Pathway to Hell
Chapter 7 Michael
AN: Okay people I want MORE reviews lol. Yep I'm very greedy when it comes to them.Okay i'm worried nowthis is only the 7th chapter and i'm almost done... sorry!Hope you're all enjoying the story so far!
"FUCK! Gaia Jesus Christ!" Chas practically screamed running towards me.
"I'm fine really. Chas I'm fine!" I said as he looked me over carefully.
"You don't look it…"
I wasn't fine, I felt like I was dying. I had no use of either arms, my back was in extreme pain and my face… I couldn't bear thinking about what my face might look like. I knew I needed to put up a brave face I needed to get through this, find Michael and somehow get John out of Hell.
"What's wrong with your face?" Chas asked eying up the huge cotton bandage over the gash.
I looked away. What would it be like? I knew it had been ripped open on a rock wall… But what would it be like after it healed? Would I be one of those unfortunate people walking down the street being followed by whispers and gasps?
"Never mind… Listen Chas we need to find Michael apparently he can help us contact God"
"GAIA! You are lying in a hospital bed! Who did this to you and why?" Chas asked worriedly.
"Balthazar did it because he doesn't like me very much okay! Are you happy now? Chas my face is probably gonna be permanently scarred because I went a little over the top with some holy water! Balthazar is a demon he doesn't give two fucks about what happens to me just as long as he gets his revenge"
"Where is he"
"I don't know… After Lucifer turned up I blacked out"
"WHA? Hold up a min Gaia Lucifer turned up"
"Yep he kinda saved my life"
"Oh rite…"
"Yeah I know. It's not important all I know is that I have to get out of here!" I said impatiently.
"How did you know I was here anyway"
"Murphy told me… He's outside. Said there was some talk on the streets that Balthazar had been deported… Then he found out it was coz he tried to kill you"
"Deported…"
"Yeah now I know Lucifer was there it makes sense, so he does have a heart after all"
"Apparently so" I said distantly thinking of other things.
"Chas I need out of here"
He nodded trying to think of a way to get me out.
"Can you dress yourself"
I shook my head, causing a wave of pain to overtake me.
"My left shoulder's dislocated and my right arms broken so basically I can't use either"
"Okay give me a min." He said rummaging through my stuff.
"Shit Gaia your tops ripped to shreds! Your jeans are covered in blood… The only thing hear that isn't fucked up is your shoes"
I laughed great I really loved that top…
"Get me some scrubs, I'll have to go home and get changed first though there is NO WAY I'm walking about LA in blue pyjamas"
Chas nodded walking out of my room to find them.
I flinched in pain as Chas sped around a corner. We were on our way to an old church Murphy said Michael might be. The pain relief I had been given at the hospital had worn off causing even the slightest bump to send jolts of pain throughout my body.
I had already been home and changed into a pair of combat pants and a loose fitting black tee.
"Hey Murph how d'you know that Michael might be here?" I said turning slightly
"Luce I'm a demon I talk a lot yeah"
"Sure." I sighed deeply.
Chas pulled up next to an old white brick church. It was beautiful, the stained glass windows showing the history of Christianity I couldn't believe I had never been here before.
The grounds were silent but well kept. The only sounds that could be heard were that of the birds singing cheerfully.
The inside was a tasteful array of magnolia walls and mahogany wood.
A man stood near the altar at the front reading softly from the bible.
"Michael?" I asked.
"Luceria." He replied looking up from the leather bound book.
"I've been expecting you, please come in"
I moved forward making my way further into the majestic hall.
"You know why I'm here?"
"Yes of course I do. You wish to free John Constantine from Lucifer's grasp but you have already been told it is not possible"
"Why? John told me you could help"
"Yes, but he was expecting God to overthrow Lucifer to jeopardise the balance for his sake. We both know that will never happen"
It was useless that guy was the exact same as Aaronaia or any other angel for that matter they didn't give a fuck about anything but the balance.
"The balance must be maintained Luceria you of all people should know this best. You are destined to do great things but you must choose your side. If you choose the side of your father, take that long and painful pathway to Hell you will lose all control and destroy everything and anything including yourself. Or you could choose the pathway towards light. Choose to live under God's rule and help the unfortunate. Learn to control your gift Luceria not abuse it"
My head was spinning the pain increasing by the minute I knew what path I wanted to take but achieving it was another matter.
"You must clear your mind of all doubt Luceria you have to be able to give up your fears and doubts and follow your heart. Come forward child." Michael said opening him arms.
I walked slowly forward towards the angelic figure curious to what his intentions were.
He also walked forward slowly pealing the bloody bandage from my face.
He didn't even blink as my horrific wound was revealed instead he placed his hand over it softly muttering in an unrecognisable language.
I felt a powerful surge go through my body and slowly the pain subsided.
"By God's will you have been healed. You must choose now. Who shall you be… Luceria daughter of Lucifer destructer of all things holy and good? Or will you be Gaia the orphan child who has chosen the love of the holy father. The decision is yours but I warn you there will be no going back. You have both the ability of destruction which you have witnessed in Hell or you have the ability to heal which your friend Mr Kramer will know all too well"
I looked away thinking hard. Lucifer had saved me from what could have been my death he was my father and no matter what I though I knew he loved me… But God had always been my release from the pain I had been through in my life most of which was caused by my selfish father.
"I love my mother and father they may be evil but I know they love me! I love God also he had been a never ending light for me but God will not listen to me! John is my only concern I WILL NOT choose either if they will not help me save him"
"My dear child you are so incredibly idiotic!" A voice said from behind.
I turned quickly to see Gabriel now clothed all in black in comparison to his previous white.
"Gabriel nice of you to return… God would like a word with you." Michael said calmly.
"God can go ahead and rot in hell! I do not need his pathetic kingdom anymore Lucifer was the only one smart enough to escape from that place." Gabriel returned bitterly.
"I always through you were interesting Luceria… So much power yet so young and confused. You don't deserve it! You can't even see what's in front of your eyes you poor poor child! John made a deal with Lucifer he sold his soul… SOLD his soul he did not simply give it away. What do you think he asked for in return"
Michael's eyes grew wide.
"You mean… He can be freed now"
"What? What was the deal"
"Constantine sold his soul for both your own and Chas Kramer's protection from all half breed demons"
I didn't understand what did that have to do with John being freed.
"Oh bloody hell Luceria Balthazar attacked you!He broke the rules of the contract it is no longer binding. John can be freed." Gabriel laughed.
"Why would you tell us this? I though you hated John…" I asked in confusion.
"Yes, I do… But I need a favour." Gabriel said hesitantly.
I laughed yeah Gabriel angel of death needs a favour from me.
"You're the only god damn reason John's in this fucking mess and now you want a favour? I don't think so"
"Yes, I do think so Luceria you don't have a choice." The angel said grabbing Chas around the neck.
"STOP!" I shouted.
I couldn't lose Chas again Gabriel had hurt him once and I would NOT sit back and allow it to happen again.
"Okay what do you want?" I asked quickly never taking my eyes off of Chas.
"I need ultimate control Luceria. I answer to Lucifer… I want to rule myself be able to do what ever I want"
"I can't do that I don't know how"
"Yes, you do. You are the ultimate power Luceria surly you know that! You can do whatever you want whenever you want"
"You want me to give you ultimate control? Free you from Lucifer's control and let you kill whenever you get bored? What do you take me for Gabriel I may be stupid but I am not retarded"
"Fine… The boy dies." He said squeezing tighter around Chas' neck.
"I can save him… Bring him back."
"No, you can't. I am an angel of death now. His soul will go straight to hell! There will be no bringing him back after that"
I turned to Michael who was standing rather quietly beside me.
"If you give Gabriel freedom he will destroy everything in his path do you want to be responsible for that." He said.
"I won't stand back and watch Chas die! I watched John go to hell, I watched Chas almost die I've been tortured by demons what else can you do to me? What more can you put me through!" I screamed.
"You think I don't have feelings? That what you're doing to me isn't tearing me apart! I don't know who I am anymore! I don't see the point in my life! I have the power to do great things? What does it matter why did I get this god damn power? Why didn't anyone ask me!" I sobbed turning towards Gabriel.
"I'm 17 you can't expect me to stand here and decide these things. How can I choose between good and evil when they're both as bad as each other! You don't care what you're doing to people, you don't think about the consequences of your fucking actions. All I want is to fix the mess I made, save John and go back to my life"
"You don't get to choose Luceria. You were given the power for a reason, you alone can deal with the consequences. You are a leader and one day you will lead you just have to choose what direction you would like to take." Michael said calmly.
"SHUT UP!" I screamed.
"I won't lead, I won't choose and I will not listen to anymore of this crap"
I strode straight up to Gabriel who looked extremely confused, grabbed Chas from him and departed with Murphy trailing closely behind.
"Gaia are you okay?" Chas asked rubbing his bruised neck.
"I'm peachy! Just get in the car and drive"
"Where?" Chas asked in confusion.
"To where John sold his soul I know what to do now."