Chapter 4: School was not what I expected

I woke up on the side of the bed. Well, actually SOMEHOW, these two pretended to fall asleep and now I'm waking up between these two. I can feel some rather soft legs between and over my own. Four actually.

So now... well mien shoulder blades is being squished by Gab and Riel with her arms around my chest. Mien face on the other hand...

"Good morning."

"GAH!" I jumped off the bed in shock, making Gabriel roll off the bed in a groan.

God... that was creepy.

"DON'T DO THAT!" That was not good for my heart. I could feel the thing leap a whole ten meters off my chest.

Seriously, this is why I can't sleep next to this guy. You see how creepy the way he has his eyes in slits always smiling... Not to mention his voice.

Really, how does Gabriel deal with him being her sibling? Maybe because he's done this to her since they were kids that she's grown immune to this.

Gabriel groans behind me, pulling the sheets back onto the bed while yawning. "Good morning... Ah." Her eyes turn lidded, blinking towards me.

"Good morning?" I asked, tilting my head.

I didn't even see her move. Not even a blur- okay there was one, but only because it was over in a single flash and tackled me to the ground. It didn't hurt as much as I thought.

"Ow." I grunted, now facing the ceiling. I looked down and Gabriel was sobbing on my chest? Why?

"Thank goodness... It wasn't a dream. I really have a new brother! Thank you Father!" She sniffed, hugging my body tighter.

Crick...Crack!

"Ow!" I yelped, feeling a few tendons on my arms tear. How could she hug me so hard? "Gabrieeel..." I groaned.

"Dear sister, I think it's best if you let go. It looks quite painful for our brother." I could hear Michael's voice say, and only his face could be seen at the edges of my eyes.

"Oh." She says, instantly stopping. I could still feel the phantom pain in my arms and ribs. I sigh, getting up slowly.

Then Michael hugs me just as hard.

"WHY!?"

"I wanted too hug you too." He says smiling. Your face is too close!

"Ah, I see." Gabriel says as if she just enlightened on something.

"Let. Go." I growled, half in pain and half in tears.

I swear, these two siblings will be the death of me. And this is only the second day!

-D-A-

We got dressed and left the somewhat small house. I was still in the same clothes God gave me yesterday.

Unlike humans, we didn't eat breakfast, wash our face, or have to tend to hygiene. I didn't know why, I just followed their lead. Perhaps in school I would learn why.

I could see many Angels blotting the skies, flying like there were invisible roads, like there would in a stereotypical Sci-fi world.

It turns out Michael and Gabriel were kind of famous because everyone was staring at me-or them. Didn't know why. Were there really that few 12 winged angels? Also all the angels don't flap their wings, they just fly like airplanes or jets apparently.

Too bad I still couldn't fly. So they have to carry me by the arms, Gabriel on my left and Michael on the right. I'm embarrassed, but won't let my pride ruin my life on day two. I'm unable to fly and proud of it- oh wait... that's bad right?

Angels are kind of complicated- well being one that is. My arms still hurt though.

"So what will you two be doing while I am at school?" I asked, slightly curious about their lives.

"Ah..." Gabriel said shyly. Or was she depressed?

"We're going to the upper levels of heaven to discuss our next actions in the war as generals."

...War? What war? Wait they're generals? Well, they are two of the most powerful angels of heaven after all.

"Michael..." Gabriel sighed.

"Now now, I'm just answering Jasper's question. You don't know, but we're waging a war against the demon kind, denizens of hell or the underworld, and..."

"Our former brothers and sisters." Gabriel said with her voice signaling that it she was nearly in tears. The fallen angels then?

"I see... you hate the thought of fighting against them." It's likely they knew some that were close to them.

"Mm." She nodded slowly.

"They've made their choice to not listen to Father... But they were still our fellow brethren and close friends." He whispered the last part.

Great going Jasper, looks like I picked a touchy subject. Wait a minute.

"So that's why Gabriel was crying during that time. When my wings were turning black..."

Gabriel's form twitched, blushing and hiding her face by turning away.

"Yes... Many of our friends have followed the leaders. Azazel, Kokabiel, Lucifer..." Michael growled the last name out. It seemed that he had a grudge on Lucy. The name sounded good in my head at least.

"I-I see. Ah, we're here." Time really passes by when we're chatting. "You two have to get to work right? Thank you two, but I hope you weren't late for my sake." I said as we landed on the ground.

"You're our sibling. Of course we'll help you in need." Michael smile returned, one that wasn't a pranking look this time.

"Even if they get angry at us!" Gabriel added brightly. "Or scold us. Everyone there is very kind... Even if they yell at each other and at us sometimes." She said, slowly falling into depression. I hugged the two with my arms, despite the pain shooting through them.

"Take care and be safe you two." I smiled, doing my best to ignore the pain. They hugged back, much gently this time.

"Hehe, Jasper hugged us!" Gabriel giggled.

"My, how bold of you." Michael and his innuendos... Not the time Michael!

"Yeah yeah. Now get going now you two." I said, now releasing the hug. "I don't want you two to get yelled because of me."

"We'll deal with it when the time comes." Michael said hesitantly.

"I don't mind though." Gabriel smiled, now lifting off the ground, still facing me. "Race you, dear brother."

"My, it's been a while since we've last done so. Jasper, would you mind?" Michael said while lifting off the ground, both facing the skies at equal altitude.

"Very well." I mused. "On go. Ready, set, GO!"

...

BLAAAAAM!

Wow. That's fast. That was a sonic boom. I didn't even see a blur this time because the acceleration was just crazy high.

I guess they were holding back on me this entire time. My ears are still ringing. I hope I didn't go deaf from that just now. Can angels be deaf?

"HAH! I WIN!" I could still hear Gabriel. Boy, she's unexpectedly loud if I can hear her from here. Looks like I'm not deaf after all!

"KEEP QUIET! YOU'RE BOTH STILL LATE!" Some older voice shouted, their voices echoing and shaking heaven. My ears were ringing this time.

I could hear loud giggling from the two siblings from this distance somehow.

Just how far is the top level of heaven anyway?

-D-B-

"..."

I was still looking around for some sign of the angel Glynda. The library is just as incredibly big as last time I came here. Still an eyesore though.

But school is hosted here? Guess that's one way to get kids to actively read. Too bad I can only read and write English though, because staring at the mysterious symbols across the streets makes me confused.

"Hmmm..." I inwardly sighed. I should just ask the reception desk. Except its empty and the closest approachable person not rushing through the door, walking in giggles or talking their mouths off was a male angel with 8 white wings wearing armor like many in the city.

"Excuse me, I enrolled here yesterday for my first year. Would you mind showing me the way to miss Glynda?" I spoke to the guard. He gazed at me, his eyebrow raised.

"Aren't you a little old?" He asks. Well, I look like I'm an fully grown adult anyway. I looked in the mirror this morning and was pretty damn handsome in my opinion.

"I was just born... reborn yesterday so I'd like to know where miss Glynda is." I explained, the guard was humming before speaking again.

"I see. The door at the farthest right of the library on the first floor." He pointed and it was true, I saw Glynda walk in along with some children about four or five years old. "Do hurry, you're about to be late."

"Sure..." I said dubiously, walking down the library. Perhaps Glynda would show me the first years class.

I knocked just before hearing a cheer, and Glynda opened the door.

"Sorry for intruding." I bowed politely. "But I do not know where the first years class is. There isn't exactly a map here."

Glynda smiles kindly at me. Huh, she was this happy to see me? Maybe Gabriel and Michael weren't blowing hot air at me after all.

"Ah, you've made it just in time. Everyone this person is what I was talking about. Our new fellow student."

"Yaaaay!" The class cheered loudly, avidly talking with one another.

...

"E-excuse me? Could you repeat that?" I asked nervously. No no no please no.

"Ah, this is the first year's class." She smiles sheepishly, shattering my hopes and dreams.

Whaaaaaaaaa-