Fallen Angel Chapter 4: Black Wings

A/N: Ok guys for anyone wondering how Tramp falls into this let it be known he will make an appearance in the next chapter. Now that that's out of the way let's see how we're gonna get to that castle!

"We what?!" Atticus yelled attracting startled glances from other Angels.

"We fly." Zane said smiling again then pointed up.

Atticus looked up to see what he hadn't noticed before when he was admiring the castle. He saw so many angels with beautiful feather wings flying through the air! The wings were so white they almost blended in with the cloudy sky. It was a magnificent sight. As Atticus looked back to Zane he noticed a few people were sprouting wings and flying before his very eyes.

"I'm pretty sure I don't have wings Zane." Atticus said.

"You do and there's a trick to getting them out. Just think of the happiest moment in your life. "Zane said getting his own wings to sprout, which were as white as all the other Angel's wings. "See it's easy."

Atticus tried his hardest to think of a happy memory. He thought and thought. Just when he was about to give up he remembered Laura the dog that cheered him up all those years ago. It wasn't super happy, but it made him feel warm inside.

He let that feeling grow inside him and he felt something sprout from his back. Atticus opened his eyes to see shocked looks pointed his way. He looked at his back only to see that he had pure black wings. He tried moving them to see if they were really his and sure enough they were.

Then he looked at Zane and saw he was the only one amongst the shocked faces that was beaming. Everyone else looked frightened or angry when they saw his wings. Some were whispering things Atticus couldn't make out. He didn't mind that his wings were black and neither did Zane, but everyone else seemed to.

"Ok Atticus try flapping your wings now and follow me." Zane said and took off.

Atticus flapped his wings and soon left the ground after Zane. He was a natural. In about 30 seconds he had already became familiar with his wings. He followed Zane through the beautiful Blue sky towards the magnificent castle before them.

It was an amazing experience for Zane. The wind whipping through his hair and the general atmosphere of being able to take flight whenever he wanted. One thing still bothered him though.

"Zane why was everyone looking at me funny? I can't be the only one with black wings can I?" Atticus asked curiously.

"Well black wings are usually a bad omen to Angels. They associate with fallen Angels or Angels who've lost their way. But it's very rare." Zane said. "I however think you must be pretty special if you got something as rare as that. Just my opinion."

Atticus looked at Zane flying in front of him. He knew Zane was a good heart just from being around him for an hour. This guy looked at something different and strange and still found a way to admire it.

Atticus had only ever met one person like that. Laura was so kind to him all those years ago. She had made him feel better when he thought the light was lost to him forever. The only thing that kept him going was the memory of her kindness. It flowed through him as he thought of it and he went faster, catching up to Zane.

"Wow you're really good at this Atticus!" Zane told him. "You might even give Lightning Kenny a run for his money!"

"Who's Lightning Johnson?" Atticus wondered.

"Well he's only the-" Zane started but was cut as two figures slammed into him and Atticus. Zane and Atticus went flying towards the upper portion of the castle. They fell into an empty tower entrance and cushioned their fall by flapping there wings before impact with the floor.

Atticus landed on his feet and put his hand on the floor for support as he slid across the floor a little before stopping. His wings vanished and he stood up straight to look around. Zane hadn't been so lucky with the landing. He had tripped forward on his feet upon landing and skidded across the floor. His wings disappeared as he got up and looked toward the entrance they had crashed through.

He held out his hand and a rapier appeared in his hand. It had a gold hilt and a blue blade. It radiated power and an unmistakable glow. Zane was on guard and he looked pissed. Atticus found It kind of frightening seeing fire in the eyes of a seemingly calm person.

"Ok show yourself right now!" Zane shouted. "Come on out you scumbags!"

"It's you who walks around with scum in your midst Zane." A voice outside the tower said with a sneer. "Now that we're somewhere private I'm going to teach that black winged demon not to trespass in heavenly territory.

"Yeah we're gonna teach him!" Said a another voice dumbly.

"Oh son of a! Dave why do you always have to get in the way?" Zane said recognizing the voice.

Dave flew in the tower with a another Angel following him. Dave was a Zane's height and hade a big build. He looked about twenty-five. Dave had short blonde hair and brown eyes. He was very handsome but you could see the arrogance in his eyes. His stance was that of a swagger like he owned the place.

"I thought of doing that but then I see you flying around with an Demon and I realize your nothing but trouble. Once I slay this Demon my rank will surely go up. Better yet you'll be punished for letting him in here." Dave sneered.

"Yeah no Demons allowed!" The other Angel said.

"Shut up Niles! Atticus is no Demon he have his life for someone on Earth." Zane shouted.

Niles looked a little taken aback at Zane's anger. Niles was Dave's dumb younger brother of 22. He had blonde hair and light green eyes. He was as handsome as his older brother but had a vacant expression in his eyes like he was completely unaware of anything that was going on.

"Enough talk lame-o." Dave said "Niles attack Zane! I will deal with the Demon.

Atticus having watched everyone decide his fate had had enough! He was tired of being pushed around. First it was Earth and now Heaven too! He glared as the brothers split up and went after their targets. Niles summons a battle axe and had begun swinging. Zane was doing fine and was parrying blows from Niles with ease.

Dave was running towards Atticus with a medieval great sword. Atticus had to think fast but it was hard as he was so angry. Then it hit him. If they had weapons then surely he had one too right? Dave was closing in. In about two seconds he would be on Atticus.

He closed his eyes, hoped for the best, and ran at Dave with his right fist raised. Dave lifted the great sword into the air and sliced down at Atticus. Atticus punched upward his eyes clothes concentrating on a weapon that could help him.

And then...

CLANG!

"No way! How do you have the legendary kusanagi?" Dave cried.

Atticus opened his eyes. In his hands was a legendary Japanese sword. The hilt was a simple black handle with no extension around the part where the blade and hilt meet. It was three and a quarter ft. Long. However he was holding the sword backwards in a fighting stance he didn't recognize.

Not only was Atticus blocking holding back the Dave's great sword he was pushing Dave back with monstrous strength until he twisted the blade, knocking the sword out of the owner's hand. Dave shocked by this backed up slowly and looked in Atticus's eyes.

Atticus was furious and happy at the same time. Happy was able to defend himself and angry that Dave almost killed him. He knew had to get Dave away before he got too angry.

"Go now and if you ever attack me again I will kill you. I earned my place in Heaven and I won't let you ruin it." Atticus said calmly. "Go and take your brother with you!"

"Don't think this is the last you've seen of me and my bro you Demon." Dave said and took off with Niles.

Atticus relaxed and his sword disappeared. 'Where did I learn to fight like that?" he wondered.

"Atticus that was incredible!" Zane said his face beaming.

"I guess but what did he call my sword?" Atticus asked, summoning it again to show Zane.

"The Kusanagi! One of the three legendary blades!" Zane said.

'The Kusanagi huh?' This day just keeps getting weirder and weirder.

A/N: Yes it's a cliff hanger! Don't worry the next chapter will be a really long one as I need to finally introduce The Tramp! If you liked it review it! If you hate it review it! It won't kill ya! Plus a little trivia: Atticus's sword is based off the very real sword Kusanagi No Tsurugi or 'Grass-Mowing Sword. It is in fact one of the three legendary swords along with the Yata No Kagami or 'eight span mirror' and the Yasakani no Magatama or 'Eight Shaku Curved Jewel. That's your sword trivia of the day!

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