Chapter 18: Lessons learned

Chapter 18: Lessons learned.

Today is the Day. Reckoning will be had. I should expect it.

The Chosen got up early. Saying goodbye to Elecmon they headed out. Gennai would have a lot to explaining to do. The skies darkened, as they got closer. The lake that surrounded Gennai's house was no more. Instead it was a river. A huge gushing river. Gennai had prepared them steps, so they walked to his hut. He stepped out as though he knew they were there. Not a noise had been made though. He smiled at them all. I don't understand why He is so concerned, but I will guide them.

"Good Morning Children of the Crests."

"Hello Gennai. How are you doing this morning?" Iori asked.

"Ever the polite one. I am fine my boy. I understand I am to lead you to his palace."

"Yes. How did you know?"

"You will find out…"

"Soon enough. Yes we know that."

"Well hearing again won't hurt you." The old man chuckled.

"Why are we here Gennai?" Koushiro asked.

"I do not know."

"You don't know or won't tell us?" Taichi accused

"I truly do not know why He wants you. But if I did I could not tell you. Breaks the…"

"law, kinda, we know that too."

"If you know so much why are you asking me?"

"You always know more." Yamato countered.

"So true. But I don't know this one. I will guide you. It is a full days walk up the heavens."

"Heavens? There is a more powerful god than the four Protectors?"

"They are only these men's watch dogs. There must be balance in the world. They and the Protectors make it so."

They began to walk, Gennai still talking to them.

"Anyway, Children. Do you know the Laws of Order, or the Chain of Events?"

"This being mentioned the Chain of Events in our dreams."

"He speaks to you? I was afraid of that. He is breaking their rules."

"There are more powerful beings than him?"

"Yes. Like I was saying, in this world and the Real World, there must be a balance. For every good there must be bad. For every right there must be a wrong. The list goes on. If these become to unbalanced the scale goes off kilter and bad things happen. That is why you came here. To help restore the balance. In doing so you help the Balance and Order is achieved. Once that happened the Chain of Events occur. Everything is not predestined. Some is. Most is not. That is where the Chain of Events come in. IF you make a decision it had an effect on many other things. If he is talking to you then the Chain of Events must be off. Have any of you been doing anything wrong?"

"We don't know. That is why this is so hard to understand."

"I see. Well Chosen we must rest here. The climb gets rougher. A mountain will appear and its grade is steep."

They all sat down and fixed lunch. Gennai politely refused their food. He was worried that Gabriel had something bad for his Chosen. These children can fix what ever it is, lord. Do not punish them. They are but children.

I do not intend to Gennai, my faithful friend. I only need to talk to them. It is major. They do not trust me. I cannot blame them but still, I must see them. Bring them to me.

As you say. "Ok Chosen, It is important to go now. He awaits."

"He was speaking to you wasn't he Gennai?" Salamon said.

"Yes. He talks to me often." He smiled. She was not happy.

"Why? He is selfish and evil."

"Salamon, you do not know him."

"I know he took my Tama. I felt that Pain. That Suffering. That is evil to me."

"Did he offer to give you a new one?"

"Yes but it is not the same."

"We shall see. The mountain is ahead. Look it is grand is it not?"

A huge mountain with a large flat land appeared. The Chosen all stood in Awe. This was the picture of Beauty. The Chosen smiled. This was going to be a great day. They all started up the mountain. Their partners followed them. The fliers flew. At last they reached a path. Long, winding around the lush flora, it led up for miles. Gennai smiled. This walk was not his first. He did not show signs of Fatigue. The others started to feel it. They stopped for a half-hour and started again. Meeting this man, whatever he was, would help them solve what was going on. After an hour they reached a gate. A Centarumon welcomed them in. Gennai said his goodbyes and left them. Several Centarumon showed up and carried the Chosen to the front door. They all were shocked. This house was a mansion. Built of Ivory and Obsidian. The gold trim accented the house to its full prime. Several Mon were attending the gardens. Koushiro had seen the Hanging Gardens and it paled in comparison. All sorts of lush vegetation grew. Palmon squealed in delight. The ground was Pure. She felt like she was a new Mon. The rest basked in the light. This glorious Warm light. Taichi recognized it. The being had showered him with it. For what seemed no reason at all they all shed tears.

"This is the most beautiful thing ever."

"How is this possible? It is like heaven. How?"

Come in and your questions shall be answered.

The door opened and the halls shone its Radiance. They all sauntered in. This place left you breathless. Then a cold chill ran down everybody. Piedmon walked out and smiled at them. He disappeared. They all heard a laugh echo down the hall.

My throne is the last door down the hall to the left. Come please. I await you.

They all made their way to the door. It pushed open. And in the Throne sat an Angel.