Heavenly Hellions, Hellish Angels, Human Bodies

Story By: Maeleana

Disclaimer: Yeah.

Chapter 12: Resolution

Previously:

Before his very eyes Quatre unleashed a powerful energy blast striking the Archangel with a blinding force that knocked him seven feet away and rendered him unable to move.

A stifling silence followed the attack lasting all of five heartbeats before an agonizing scream, that only the heartless could ignore, rented through Purgatory.


Duo was about to go to Raphael's assistance when he felt a hand on his shoulder, and turning saw Lucifer lightly shake his head.

Confused Duo returned his attention to what was happening.

Quatre fell to his knees, grasping at his chest. 'The pain...no it couldn't be his fault'. Slowly he raised his head.

There she was, kneeling on the ground, cradling Raphael's head in her lap, her shoulders trembling. Quatre felt the pain stab through his heart again as he saw a glistening droplet fall from her face.

Metatron wasn't sure what exactly was going on, and he disliked that feeling.

"Instruct our people to return to Heaven."

Dumbstruck, Metatron could only nod at Michael's order.

While Metatron followed through with Michael's order, Lucifer signaled for his people to leave as well.

Soft murmuring was the only sign that the Angels, loyal and fallen; and Demons were leaving. When all that remained were the Archangels, the reincarnates, Lucifer and Lailah, the only sound that could be heard was the soft sobbing of the Angel of night.

After a silent exchange Uriel walked to Quatre. "You understand now." He said kneeling and placing a hand on Quatre's shoulder.

Quatre took a shuddering breath and slowly nodded.

Lucifer sat on the ground three feet away. "Well Michael I suppose this puts us back into a truce." He said loud enough for everyone present to hear him. He smoothed his hair before he spoke again, "Raph...Get up your upsetting Lailah."

Groaning, Raphael sat up sluggishly, "I presume since you are speaking to me that it worked?"

Lucifer only smiled in answer.

"Y-you're okay?"

Raphael looked into Lailah's tear-streaked face, "Yes, I am sorry if I worried you too much." He then fell over backward as Lailah shoved him and got up, his head thudding against the ground. "...Ouch..."

"Serves you right." Lailah said sniffling, her arms crossed. "How dare you worry me like that!"

"Apparently it's what had to be done Lailah." Michael said as he sat a yard away from, but facing, Lucifer.

"I'm upset with you as well Michael." She stood arms still crossed, looking upset.

Michael blinked, confused, and looked up at her, "What did I do?"

Lailah glared at him, "You accepted a war declaration, that's what you did."

"I did not, He did, because He wants to prepare everyone for His secession." Michael sighed tiredly.

Lucifer tilted his head, "So the Old Man is finally retiring?"

"Yes and don't call Him that." Michael only half-glared at his older brother.

"Time out." The two leaders turned to look at Duo. Heero, Trowa and WuFei had since joined him. "What are you talking about?"

Gabriel was the one to answer, "The Lord is getting ready to 'become one with the universe'. He's leaving Michael in charge of Heaven, and His accepting the war declaration was part of His plan to get everyone used to the idea of Michael being in charge."

"Before anyone asks, yes the Lord knew about the Anti-Christ and rogue Angel when he accepted." Raphael said as he sat back up and rubbed the back of his head, "I think I have a bruise forming."

Trowa blinked, "...Anti-Christ?"

Lucifer snapped his fingers, "Darn I was hoping to keep it secret a while longer." He turned to Duo, "Congratulations son you're the Anti-Christ."


Author's Note: Well that's the last actual chapter in this story. Next is the epilogue then a relationship chart for those who were a little confused. Like myself.

Beytra: It's sad when you confuse yourself.

Mae: Who's fault is that?

Phil: But the vermilion gorilla doesn't answer when you call him by name. (starts humming "Purple People-Eater")

Mae & Beytra: