Having the Archangels officially adopt someone in their flock was a great spectacle, the factions gathered together in the Heart Hall, the Legions stood at attention, they were dressed in their finest robes and it was an amazing time.
The only one who was unhappy about it was the fledgling that was going to be adopted with in.
She sat hidden in the garden, her fine robes itchy against her skin, nervous about the whole ordeal.
"Mind if I join you little one?"
She looked up at the soft voice, and nodded to her big friend, and the Power slid in next to her. Slowly and silently the fledgling crawled up and into his lap.
"What eats at you baby Power?"
Akeelah fiddled with the rope tied around her waist before looking up to meet the Power's gaze. He smiled down at her kindly and allowed her to scoot in as close as she liked. Puriel cradled the back of her head and hummed softly, the tall blonde Power squeezed her close to him, and she clutched at the golden sash wrapping around his chest.
"What if they don't want me Puriel?"
"If I may, baby Power, they adore you. I have not seen my Commander so happy in a long time. You bring out a side to him that we were sure was lost as another casualty in the war. Just as I'm sure the others can attest to as well."
"You really think so?"
"I know so. Shall we join them?"
She nodded and he hefted her up onto his arm as he stood, walking them both out of the safety of the trees, where the others were waiting for them. Nisroc looked up from adjusting the sash around his own chest and smiled at them both.
"Are we ready, Puriel?"
"Ready, Sir, just a bit of cold feet is all."
He nodded once, smiling to the little warrior they so card for, and raised his hand in a single gesture. The others fell in at his sides, Puriel stepped in between them all with the precious cargo they were tasked with retrieving, standing just behind his Chief, Akeelah smiled brightly at the look Haniel gave her from the right and when Nisroc caught it and wacked him on the back of the head.
They marched out at his command, following the path up to the Heart Hall where everyone else was waiting, and the fledgling pressed a kiss to the Power's cheek as they did.
"Thanks for coming to get me."
"Always, baby Power."