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Of God and Men
A few days later, Michael had finally regained enough strength to escape the confinements of his room. So much had changed since he first came to Transylvania. He had saved the daughter of his greatest rival and soon found out that he was falling in love with her. However, he had still not told her who he really was; still had not told her that he was a warrior of heaven, the archangel who ruled over all others. He was one of three great weapons that God had against the forces of evil. His beloved friend Raphael was one and his rival, Gabriel was the other. How on earth was he going to tell Abby that once his mission was over, he would not be able to stay with her? As Michael walked down the winding stair case, he knew he would have to tell Abby the truth, no matter how much it would hurt her.
"Daddy, Michael saved my life. How can you say that I cannot be with him? He told me that he was here to protect me in a way that you couldn't." Abby asked her father. Gabriel was staring out the window of the library also trying to digest all that had taken place since he left for Rome. He was finding that his greatest rival was turning out to be the love of his daughter's life. Gabriel knew what would happen once Michael's mission was complete. God would once again call him home to heaven, leaving Abby behind on earth with only a broken heart to show for it. Taking in a huge breath, Gabriel turned from the window and faced Abby.
"There are things about Michael that would be hard for you to understand." Gabriel stated.
"Like what?" Abby questioned. Just as Gabriel was about to answer, Michael walked into the library. Gabriel inwardly cursed that he could not finish telling Abby the truth about Michael.
"I hope I am not interrupting anything." Michael stated as he took the empty seat next to Abby and Anna.
"How are you feeling?" Abby asked him putting her hand on his knee.
"Quite better thank you." Michael replied taking her hand his own.
"I'm so pleased. For a while there, it didn't seem that you were going to make it." Anna stated.
"Really I wasn't hurt all that bad. There was no need for such a fuss." Michael stated looking at Abby.
"You certainly could have fooled me!" Anna exclaimed.
"Are you hungry?" Abby asked him.
"Come to think of it, I am famished." Michael replied.
"Why don't you and Gabriel wait here, while Abby and I go prepare some luncheon for all of us. I'm sure Carl is probably starving spending all that time in the lab working on his inventions." Anna suggested.
"That sounds wonderful and while you're doing that, Michael and I can get better acquainted." Gabriel replied looking at Michael.
"Come along Abby." Anna commanded. Abby took her hand from Michael's grasp and followed her mother out of the library, leaving Gabriel and Michael to their impending discussion. When Gabriel was sure that Anna and Abby were far enough away from the library, he turned and looked at Michael.
"I suppose that you haven't told my daughter the truth about who you really are?" Gabriel asked.
"No, I haven't gotten around to that part yet. I have been waiting for the right time." Michael replied.
"That's so typical of you! You're so damn carefree with everything! I guess you like playing with people's emotions, don't you?" Gabriel retorted.
"Things are different this time Gabriel." Michael stated.
"Why is it so different this time? Could it be because Abby is my daughter, the daughter of the Left Hand of God?" Gabriel asked.
"It's not that at all Gabriel. I am in love with Abby and I will do everything I can to keep her safe." Michael said meeting Gabriel's hardened eyes. Gabriel continued to stare down his rival.
"Have you told Abby that you're in love with her?" Gabriel asked.
"I don't need to ask her Gabriel. She already knows I love her. When I was lying in bed flirting with death, we each confessed our love to one another. That's why I have been keeping the truth about myself hidden. I can only imagine what will happen when Abby learns that I cannot stay with her." Michael stated solemnly. He walked to the window and looked to the heavens.
"Rest assured Gabriel, I will tell Abby everything once Vincent is dead. You have my word." Michael said returning his gaze to the outside world. He fumbled with the cross pendant that hung from his neck making a solemn promise to God that he would kill Vincent, free the Valerious family, and ultimately make peace with his rival.
Author's note: Here finally is the long awaited chapter that continues the saga of Gabriel's daughter Abby and the mysterious youth that captured her heart. I will try my best to update sooner than what I have. Thanks again to all of you for reading my stories. Your reviews are appreciated greately!