Gabriel was silent, not sure of the answer himself. If Sophia was an angel.. how would this affect her, affect them?
'Gabe...' Sophia asked, tears in her eyes. 'Who am I?' He sighed, then pulled her to her feet. 'Babe... I don't know, but I do know this; you could never be Azrael. Your too kind hearted to be.' Sophia smiled, looking down at her hands in his.
'Who is Azrael?' She then asked. Gabriel sighed, then said. 'Lets get you home first.'
They vanished.
Sophia was sat next to Gabriel on the sofa, hands around a big mug of hot chocolate and duvet over them both. Then Gabriel began-
'Azrael or Azriel, is the archangel of Death. Or was better known as Death personified. She was the one that killed and bought back- light and dark. The mother of rebirth, but also of destruction.'
Sophia frowned. 'But-? What about the Death? Big boss reaper?' Gabriel nodded. 'Death wasn't exactly made by God, but existed long before him- everything lives, and everything dies. Azrael was "Death" that He made- his version.'
Sophia stared. 'But-? What if I am this Azrael-?' Gabriel sighed, putting a hand on her shoulder. 'There is... maybe, one way to find out.'
Her eyes widened. 'Do it! I want to know who I really am!' there were tears present again. 'My whole life's a lie...' Gabriel sighed, then reached inside his pocket and pulled out the crystal containing the Grace of Azrael. Sophia stared at it, then her eyes widened.
Sophia lay on the floor, chest heaving as the angel dangled her Grace above her tauntingly. 'You should have followed rules.' it sneered. Sophia felt weak, her entire body still burning with a non existent fire. The angel knelt down now, smirking. 'Bye bye Azzy-' it placed a hand on her forehead- everything vanished as she forgot.
Sophia gasped. 'I remember... it was a punishment... having my Grace ripped out...' Gabriel frowned. 'What the hell did you do-? It must have been bad if they cast you of all people out.'
She shook her head. 'I don't remember.' she sobbed. Gabriel sighed, pulling her into his arms. 'You might be Azrael, but you'll always be Sophia to me.' She smiled, throwing her arms around him. 'I don't know why, but it just feels like this is all connected to you dying somehow.' she said, head on his shoulder. He frowned. 'Connected how?'
She shrugged. 'No idea... just a strange feeling I've got' she took the Grace from Gabriel's hand, staring at it. It reacted to her touch, swirling faster and more densely.
'Its true...' she whispered, staring at it. Gabriel sighed. 'If you... get your Grace back, you don't know what'll happen- what if its all a trap?' Sophia smiled. 'At least I have you to kick their asses.' Gabriel chuckled. 'Ya put too much faith in me- I'm more of a guy sitting back eating chocolate and clapping his hands'
She shrugged. 'Oh well. I'm sure you'll buck up your ideas if it comes to the worst.'
Gabriel sighed. 'Are you sure? Theres no telling what you might remember...' his face grew sad. 'Ya might even hate the candy ass of me as Azzy.' Sophia shook her head. 'Gabe... Ya know I love ya yeah?' Gabriel grinned. 'Wow. Never (!)' Sophia scoffed. 'Although, I might reconsider- your abit too insane sometimes.' Gabriel raised an eyebrow. 'Love me, love it all- candy wrappers and everything.' Sophia shook her head. 'I'll pass ta.' The eyebrow rose further.
'Aren't you a stubborn little kitty cat?' She nodded, half laughing. ' That's me- get used to it.' Gabriel sighed. 'Ready steady go?' Sophia nodded. 'Gimme it all then right now.'
Gabriel raised an eyebrow, grinning in a way that made Sophia suddenly realize what she'd said. 'No! Not in that way you pervert!' Gabriel chuckled. 'I know, I know- just couldn't resist.' then he sighed. 'Look- it's starting to get dark, why don't we save the whole kaboozy for tomorrow eh?' Sophia looked at him, then sighed too.
'I suppose so...'
When Sophia woke up next morning, she felt an arm around her, and wondered who it was for a start- until she remembered. She turned over and saw him grinning. 'morning.' he said. Sophia smiled a little, then sighed. 'What if Azrael hates you?' Gabriel chuckled. 'Then I guess I'll have to just start over.'
Sophia's eyes widened. 'You'd do that?' He shrugged. 'Hey- I'm not about to let up on a right hot chick!' Sophia tutted. 'Nice (!)' Gabriel sighed, then sat up. 'We doing this or what?' Sophia stared at him, then sighed herself.
'Lets do it.'
Sophia held the Grace by its string, staring at it with misted sapphire ones. 'What do I do?' Gabriel sighed. 'Just drop it- that'll do the trick.' Sophia sighed, then smiled.
'See you in a moment sweetie-'
She dropped the crystal, which shattered upon hitting the floor. Gabriel watched the light rise up and envelope her, he felt his hair ruffle as the shockwave reverberated from her. When the light faded, Azrael stood there, her eyes almost glowing electric blue...
But was the truth? Why did Azrael fall in the first place?
Well, heres the big question- will Sophia remember everything now? And how will she react now she has her Grace back? Looks like everythings starting now Azrael's back. Next up soon! Reviews uch loved:) X Nic
