A/N: I really don't want to write blasphemy or whatever, so if this goes against anything you believe in I'm REALLY SORRY! I studied it and I don't think it's against anything in the Lutheran category…. but if it is- sorry, God! I didn't mean it!

GRAYCEE

Cecelia came out seconds after Mark asked if anyone knew what to do.

"Lord God Almighty," she began. "Requests an audience with one male and one female from each group."

We looked at each other.

"He what?" Cale asked.

"He requests an audi-"

"Never mind."

"Well," Greg said. "Andy's going, 'cause I sure as heck ain't."

"Fine," Andy said. "Girls?"

I looked at Scot and she looked back at me. It didn't really make a difference to me. "What do you think?"

She shrugged. "I don't care."

"OK, I'll go."

Cale laughed. "I'm definitely not going. Dude, He'll strike me down with lightning!"

Mark looked slightly reluctant. "I don't know…"

"You seem like a good leader," Andy said thoughtfully. "Maybe you should come."

Mark paused, then finally decided to come. "OK," he said. "Where do we go?"

"Nowhere," Cecelia answered. Then, suddenly, we were transported away from the city and Cale, Scot, Greg, and Cecelia. But we were still on the same grassy plain.

We stood for a few seconds, not knowing what to do. Then everything turned so bright that I couldn't look. It burned my eyes, even once they were covered.

"Aaah!" I said in surprise.

Then, a booming voice came. It was deep, and pleasant somehow. I guess if Santa Claus had a voice, it'd sound something like this. Then… maybe "sound" isn't the right word. I didn't really hear it with my ears, like when we were trying to figure out the riddle. It just kind of was in your head.

GREETINGS, CHILDREN.

"What is this?" Mark demanded.

THIS PLACE? THE HEAVENS. I AM SORRY THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ANSWER ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS.

"Why?" Andy asked.

YOU MUST HAVE REMAINING QUESTIONS TO HELP FORM YOUR MINDS.

"Questions don't form answers," Loni answered.

The voice laughed inside my head.

DEAR CHILD, YOU CANNOT POSSIBLY COMPREHEND WHAT I HAVE IN STORE FOR YOU.

"But-"

"Loni, shut up!" Mark snapped. "You're talking to the King of the entire world! Show at least a little respect!"

ALLOW HER TO SPEAK HER MIND. DON'T YOU KNOW THAT IF I WANTED TO, I COULD TAKE AWAY HER VOICE MYSELF?

Mark paused. "Is that a rhetorical question?"

YES.

"Where's Ania?" I asked.

AH, NO CHEATING NOW. YOUR QUEST IS TO FIND HER. IT WILL NOT BE SO EASY AS ASKING DIRECTIONS.

"How else are we supposed to find her?"

YOU WILL BE GUIDED. USE YOUR BRAINS WHICH I HAVE BLESSED YOU WITH.

I tried to think of questions the others would ask so that I could answer some when we got back. I knew one that Greg would ask right away.

"Did you do this?"

ANIA AND KAORI DID IT INDIRECTLY, BUT YES. I AM THE ONE WHO PERFORMED THE ACTION OF PHYSICALLY TRANSPORTING YOU HERE.

"Why?"

THEY WANT YOU TO FIND THEM. I AM HELPING.

"You aren't helping," Loni sneered. "By playing mind games with us? Get real."

THAT IS YOUR OPINION, MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FREE WILL WHICH I HAVE GIVEN YOU.

"Hey," Loni said defiantly. "You're getting pretty arrogant. You can't give free will, OK? I have it. Everyone does. Deal with it."

MY CHILD, IT PAINS ME TO SEE YOU ACT AS YOU DO. I ONLY WISH FOR YOU TO LOVE ME.

"Yeah, well if you're so powerful Mr. Hoity-toity, make me love you."

NO, I WILL NOT CONTROL MY CHILDREN.

"You're bluffing."

"Loni! Please! We aren't gaining anything by arguing with this guy," Mark said. "We need answers."

YOUR TIME IS ALMOST UP. ASK QUESTIONS WHILE YOU MAY.

"Why can't we enter the city?" Andy asked.

HEAVEN. THE IMPURE MUSN'T ENTER, BECAUSE THEN SATAN IS PRESENT.

"Why couldn't Cecelia at least show us what it looked like?" I asked.

BECAUSE IT WILL AFFECT YOU LATER ON. I MUST LET NOTHING INTERFERE WITH MY PLANS FOR YOU.

"Do we get a guide?" Mark asked.

OF COURSE. SHE WILL BE REVEALED TO YOU IN TIME. I MUST LEAVE NOW. PRAY OFTEN, MY CHILDREN. REMEMBER YOUR FATER IN THIS PLACE.

Then, suddenly, we were back by the city. By Greg, Cale, Scot, and Cecelia. And Ania.

A/N: Ania??? Did she say Ania? Why is Ania there?!?!?!?!?!?! Hehe… I love doing that. Sorry I have to leave it hanging, but my fingers are sore and I doubt I can type another chapter. I'll get the other one up ASAP. Please review (I do accept flames as long as you aren't TOO harsh!)