A/N: This is the prequel to GCSE Science Revision. It's unbeta'd, so any constructive criticism is appreciated. Thank you! -Charli


Gabriel stood back and watched the fight. This time, he had decided to pick on a guy who was hitting his wife every day. She had already ended up in hospital on 3 occasions, and they had moved at least 10 times due to neighbours' suspicion. Gabriel winced as one of his fake women delivered a particularly nasty kick to the guy's sensitive area. He finally called the women off, leaving the man a quivering heap on the pier.

"Gabriel."

The archangel tilted his head. He was sure he had just heard…It couldn't have been. He hadn't shown up in years. It was…probably…an errant prayer. He dismissed it.

"Gabriel."

It was more insistent this time, and most definitely there. Gabriel looked around, trying to locate the source of the voice. It said his name a third time, and he hesitantly looked up towards Heaven. It couldn't be his Father, could it? But that was who the voice belonged to. Casting one last glance towards the shuddering lump, Gabriel spread his wings and flew to Heaven's Garden.

He landed in the summer house. Usually, this was the quietest part of the Garden, as only the archangels knew about it. It had been created for them, so they could escape from the responsibility they had in Heaven for a short while. Now, though, there was no-one. The other archangels were either dead or in the Cage in Hell. Gabriel started walking, heading for the clear, calm pond that lay behind the small house.

He sat on the bench next to the water, closing his eyes to listen to the forest around him. He slowly became aware of a familiar being close by, watching him. He remained still, relaxed, allowing God to observe him and speak to him. It had been so long since Gabriel had last been summoned to the Garden, to receive a message to deliver. He waited for God to speak.

"Gabriel, I have seen that many of my angels have forgotten what humanity is about." His soft voice flowed into Gabriel's mind, blanketing the archangel with a sense of tranquillity. "I trust that you will be able to help them learn what it is to be human, although you will not be alone. You will be aided in your task by two of your siblings, and two humans. Guide your brothers and sisters through the difficulties of being human, and teach them to be the best they can."

As God's voice faded away, Gabriel opened his eyes. How was he supposed to teach his bull-headed siblings about humanity? He stood up, preparing to ask his Father, but didn't get any further. The last thing he was aware of as his vision blacked out and he lost consciousness, was his Father's quiet voice.

"Good luck."