Disclaimer: Nope, don't own Angel sanctuary…
This chapter is specially dedicated to UrukiWindDemon, Lucifael's Bride and greytoblack. Thanks for being my most frequent reviewers!
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Chapter 4- Tolerance
Assiah
The night was already pitch black, but yet he was very much awake. Having listened to Sara's words earlier, he felt guilty as well as saddened. Would it really be best not to let Uriel and the others know?
-Idiot! You ought to tell them! Don't forget how much they helped you when you first went against God just to be with Sara!-
-But don't forget, Alexiel sama did say she was never happy while in heaven.-
-But, you owe those people! Including Lucifer! Think of how much they helped you!-
-True, you do owe them. However, have you though of the consequences? Angel fighting against demon over another angel? Do you wish for another war? Have you forgotten the misery all three realms underwent? Do you wish for a repeat of that?-
-But…its logical! She is needed in Heaven!-
-But do you really think they need her?-
"Damn!" Setsuna muttered. Sara's words came echoing back in his mind.
-Can you really bear to remove everything she has now? A happy family, a happy life, a loving boyfriend… all of these which we didn't have and had to work so hard just to attain it? Setsuna… can you…can you really bear to remove all these from her?-
"Don't…Setsuna…don't…don't take it away from her…" Setsuna started as he had his name being called out. He turned his head to face Sara, who was crying in her sleep, pleading him not to destroy everything Alexiel had now. His heart wrenched with pain and guilt.
Can you really bear to remove everything she has now?
Memories of Alexiel's tired and sorrowful smile stuck like glue in his mind. He had never seen that much sorrow. Even though he believed she had loved Lucifer, she was never happy.
It's all I can do to apologize for the pain to the both of them…
Alexiel's words came back to his mind.
Or maybe, we'll never meet again…which I think its best…
Setsuna remembered her last words as she disappeared from Heaven.
Which I think its best…
Setsuna gritted his teeth. His heart now sure, he turned around and drifted into an uneasy sleep.
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Heaven
Adam Kadamon watched Setsuna as he slept. Sara had found out that Alexiel was on Assiah, and had immediately sought to tell him. Their conversation was loud and clear, and Sara Mudou's words had cut deep into him. His daughter… his beloved daughter. She had made him promise that, for she had more than once expressed her desire to live like a normal being. He had granted her the wish she badly wanted to fulfill. He could only bless her from where he was now, and watch over her.
This was the life she had always wanted, wasn't it? She was so happy, so carefree… he couldn't do anything much except to just watch over her… to ensure no one interfered with a life, her dreams…
If it had to come to conflict, he would still choose her over any other things or matters, even going to the extent to wiping out their memories, if it had to come to that, although he sincerely hoped it would never happen.
Alexiel…my beloved daughter…
I'm so sorry…
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Gehenna
A final thrust that sent her backwards, and it was all over. Kurai panted as Noise removed her protective suit, rubbing at the aching part, but a smile was on her face. "Very well done, Kurai sama! At this rate you are keeping up, you'll be undefeatable!" Kurai threw off her helmet. "Yeah…" Kurai then slumped against the cushions, and let out a tired breath. Kurai had become more matured and prettier, that it had also attracted many of the angels' attention. She was also much taller, and was on pretty good terms with the Archangel of Fire, Michael. Even though they still argued a lot.
"Keh, you call that good? I'll call it basic!" Kurai's head snapped around. "Mika- san!" Infamous for his fiery temper, the Archangel of Fire had also grown taller, his hair a bit longer. His dragon tattoo was still very much the same, only that it made him look more intimidating. He had also grown much more good looking, in Noise's opinion, and had also attracted many female angels. However, Michael had nearly fried all of them, during one fine day when he as in a very bad mood and they had come up to him giving love letters. Kurai glowered at him as he walked closer, saying "Are you that good?"
"Wanna bet?"
Kurai snatched up her dummy sword. "Bring it on."
Michael smirked and picked up Noise's dummy sword and proceeded to throw off his jacket, revealing toned muscles and the dragon tattoo. Noise gasped with amazement, and Kurai couldn't help but stare. Whoa…nice muscles…what would it feel to…wait. No, I love Setsuna, I can't be unfaithful! Get out of my head! Kurai shook her head vigorously, and Michael raised an eyebrow. "Oi, are you sure you're okay?" Kurai snapped. "Of course I'm okay!" Both stared intensely at the other, and Kurai made her move. She rushed towards Michael, who immediately moved sideways, but Kurai had something else planned in her mind. At the last moment, she swept her feet at Michael's legs, and he jumped up.
Big mistake.
Michael found himself thrown against the wall as Kurai placed both palms on the ground and pushed away from the ground and using her leg, kicked him on the chest that sent him flying backwards. She quickly did a backflip and panted as she waited for Michael to recover. Michael pushed himself away from the wall as the dust and debris cleared. Holy cow, he thought, she's damn good. But, not good enough. He rubbed his muscles and grinned. "Nice one, princess. But take this!" Kurai's eyes widened as the Archangel suddenly disappeared. Then, she turned and jumped backwards as a sword came crashing down moments where she had been before.
Michael looked at her as she landed gracefully on the floor on both feet, her wings spread out. A ripping sound was heard as her left sleeve ripped open, and a trickle of blood appeared. Kurai merely glanced at it, satisfied it was only a minor wound. She then sprinted towards Michael and jumped up, bringing down the sword upon his head. But Michael immediately bent backwards, sword in front of him like a shield. But who would have known, as Michael slipped on the dusty ground and fell down, lying on the ground as Kurai spread her wings to stop the force of her blow, the result the sword stuck on the ground inches from his head.
Kurai's wings were beating madly as she tried to keep balance, finally rolling over in mid- air and landed face up position next to Michael. Both were panting madly. Kurai turned her head. "Draw?" Michael, still breathing heavily, managed a smirk. "Draw." Kurai grinned and pushed herself up from the ground, sitting up. Michael looked at her for a few more minutes, the pushed himself up from the ground, stretching and walked over to Kurai, extending his hand. Kurai took the proffered hand as he helped her up, but she staggered slightly and landed onto his chest.
The effect was electrifying. Kurai and Michael pushed each other away as soon as they felt a weird feeling run through their body. Noise, who all the while had been watching silently, only looked in surprise as both blushed. Michael made to get his jacket, trampled flat while both of them were fighting. Kurai made to inspect her left hand, by which the bleeding had stop, but was covered in dust. She made to dust it off, but Michael grabbed her hand, which surprised both of them. Michael looked away. "You are injured, don't use a dirty hand to touch it; you'll get infected." Kurai blinked at him, the words registering in her mind. "Right. Thanks." Michael only nodded, still looking away. "Hey, I've got to go now, see you." Kurai felt disappointment seeped into her chest, but she mentally pushed it away and nodded. "We'll continue this some other time, no?" Michael smirked at her. "Yeah, we'll continue this, but next time, I win, princess." Kurai shot back good- naturedly. "We'll see about that!" Michael only gave a smirk and waved goodbye. She ran out of the training room, just in time to see two white wings erupting from his back and as he took off. "Till next time, princess!" he hollered. Kurai only smiled and waved back.
"Hey princess?" Noise called.
"Yea?" Kurai said, not turning back.
Noise smirked. "You like him, don't you?" Kurai only absent- mindedly nodded her head, saying "Yeah, I guess…wait." Kurai's eyes widened as the full meaning of Noise's words went into her head. "No! I don't!" Noise smiled slyly. "I see…" Kurai was stammering as Noise went back to the room, with Kurai still protesting that she hadn't heard Noise's words.
-So, our hime is all grown up already, no? Something nice to tell Hatter now-
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Between Heaven and Gehenna
-You bigot idioth, what the hell were you doing back there-? Michael stormed within his mind as he made his way back to his home.
-Its logical; you like the princess!-
-Hell no!-
-Admit it; under all that I'm- the- coolest attitude, you are actually a softie.-
-Am not!-
-The heart knows best.-
Damn, his more rational side was right.
He did feel something for the princess.
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Between Hell and Gehenna
Hatter smiled to herself. Something was INDEED brewing between the princess and the Archangel of fire. All that was needed now, she smiled, was just a little more ingredients to mix together. Of course, this was something to report to the Lord.
The Lord of Chaos would undoubtedly be pleased.
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Assiah
"Mom? Dad? I'm home!" Aerial called out. Emily stuck her head out of the kitchen's doorway and smiled. "Welcome home, sweetheart. Had a nice day?" Aerial nodded cheerfully. "Yeap, and there was new student. Her name's Sara Mudou. Hey mom, that's smells nice, what are you cooking?" Emily smiled. "Of course, I'm cooking your favorite dish; sweet and sour chicken with minced meat and tofu." Aerial grinned. "Oh, I'm starting to be hungry already!" Aerial teased.
Emily lightly swatted her daughter's head. "Go and take a shower first, and your dad's at the study." Aerial nodded and went upstairs. Emily smiled to herself as she watched her daughter go up, then proceeded back to the kitchen.
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Assiah
"Setsuna? Could you pass the salt?" Setsuna passed the salt to her without a word. Sara looked at her brother cum lover carefully, then slowly placed down the fork and knife.
"What's your decision?"
Setsuna looked at her. "Huh?"
"What's your decision? Tell or not tell?"
Setsuna looked down at his untouched food. "I…"
Sara looked at him for long moments. And yet, Setsuna still didn't answer. The resolve he had set last night had faded away, and once more he was filled with doubts.
"Setsuna. Not that I'm pressuring you, but you know that the choice you make could change the fate of one person who thinks she isn't what she is. Are you willing to take that gamble?"
"It depends. I owe Uriel and Lucifer too much."
"Setsuna. You aren't the only one that owes them that much. I owe them too, but I still know what's right and what's not. I'm not putting any stake on something I think its too risky. Surely you remember what she had said to you?"
We'll never meet again…which I think its best…
"But I don't think its best. Everyone wants her to return, even me! She is important!"
Sara lost her temper.
"In what way is she so important that everyone wants her back? So that they can command her here and there? So that they can suck up to her? So that they can push her to each other like she's a toy? So that they can use her to save Heaven? Is that what you wanted? While she lived in you, I'm certain no matter what, she had always expressed a strong desire to live as a human! Now that it has been achieved, you seek to take it from her? Don't forget, the very reason why you live now and why we are together is because if there was no Alexiel, there would be no you! If there was no you, there would be no today! Assiah would have been finished long ago! You owe it all to Alexiel, Setsuna! Get that into your head, for heaven's sake! Get it into your head as well she was never ever happy in the first place!"
Sara took a deep breath. –Relax, Sara, relax. Breathe in, breathe out…-
"Well, Setsuna? What's your decision?"
Setsuna still stayed silent, but the look in his eyes was all the answer Sara needed.
Abandoning her breakfast, she grabbed her bag and her books and went out, slamming the door shut.
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Heaven
As Michael walked along the long corridors, he mind was in turmoil. He really did need to talk to someone about this weird feeling he had. A list of names came to mind.
Uriel,
Raphael,
Gabriel,
Lucifer,
Rosiel,
Katan,
Raziel,
Barbiel,
Messiah,
Sara.
He pondered each and every name carefully. Uriel… his love was unrequited, and all he did was to pine away for a woman he could never have, since she was now missing. So he was definite no- no. One down.
Raphael…he was a once womanizer, now extremely faithful to Barbiel. But he was so much in love with her that he had to take very free opportunity and spent it with her. And that was not something he wanted. Another out. Two down.
Gabriel… she never really experience love, only love for all living beings, so she was also a no- no. Three down.
Lucifer… his nii san was also very much in love with a woman who was missing, and was always brooding and disturbed about her disappearance, so it wasn't wise to bother him. Four down.
Rosiel…out of the question, he was very much in love with Katan, and Katan was a guy. That was another one out.
Katan was also out of the question, although he was very approachable as well as knowledgeable. He and Rosiel were in a relationship so… another one down.
Raziel… was also out of the question. The girl he loved, Sheatiel, had died a horrible death and he was still feeling the guilt as well as the loss. It was better not to ask him.
Barbiel… she was faithful as well as approachable, and could keep secrets very well. Her weakness was that even she herself did not know feelings very well, why else did she and Raphael confess their feelings that late? So she was also out of the question.
That only now left the Messiah and Sara Mudou. But the Messiah was a guy, and would not to be that sensitive to a woman's feelings.
Yes, Sara Mudou would be it. He would ask her. He spread his wings once more, and left for Assiah.
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Heaven
"Hey Uriel?"
Uriel looked up and faced Raphael, who was wearing a rather puzzled look.
"Yes?"
"Have you seen Mika- chan? He was supposed to meet me, but he's way overdue, and he didn't even drop a message to say he would be late! This is freaking me out!"
Uriel tapped his chin thoughtfully. "Perhaps he went off to see his cronies?"
"I just went to see them; they all said they didn't see Mika- chan. I asked Barbiel to keep a track for me; hopefully she'll be able to find him…"
Uriel smiled at that. "Since when have you known Barbiel not to be that capable?"
"Err…"
Uriel couldn't help but laugh. Seeing Raphael that flustered was not something you saw everyday, for he was normally cool and collected. Of course, now that he had a woman in his life, it was only more natural for him to act that way. Uriel suddenly sobered as he thought of Alexiel. When everyone had rejected him because of what he was, Alexiel had accepted him, not because she felt that the Earth should submit to the Organic. Rather, she had seen him as a human, as a friend.
#Flashback#
Uriel hung his head low. Earlier on, he had just been announced that he was the Archangel of Earth and immediately, nearly all angels had flocked to his side, clearly wanting to get in favor with him. But he knew better. They were all simply angels that desired power to overthrow him, or just to get a good position. He just brushed past all of them, not wanting to talk, just desiring to get to a quiet place where he could think better.
The Rose Garden
He was surprised to see her there. He had assumed that she would have other matters to take care off. Her crystalline blue eyes shifted to him, then flickered back to the flower.
"So… I heard that you are now officially acknowledged as the Archangel of Earth?"
"Yes…"
"I see…" Alexiel straightened, and turned to face him. "But you don't look happy." It wasn't a question; it was a fact. Uriel didn't just admire her for her beauty, but also of her straightforwardness. She had an air of charisma around her, and yet she never seemed to notice it. "Because everyone treats you like you're some figurehead?" Uriel snapped out of his daze. He shrugged. "Sort of, I guess." A hint of smile appeared on Alexiel's lips.
"You have to learn to get used to it. When I first appeared in Heaven, all males clung to me like glue. That, disgusts me. I dislike people trying to cling on their superior officer so that they may gain or secure positions."
Uriel couldn't help but smile. Alexiel must have noticed, for she just simply gave him a puzzled expression. "Its nothing. Its just that…Alexiel – sama you… its nothing." Uriel managed to gasp out between peals of laughter. Alexiel just continued to look on with a blank expression, before a smile crept on her lips. Uriel found himself abruptly stop laughing as he looked at Alexiel. Alexiel must have noticed, for she glanced at him weirdly. Uriel snapped out of his daze once more. "Eh, its nothing…" Alexiel looked at him, one eyebrow raised. Finally, she just turned and walked away. Uriel felt disappointment seep in once more, but he pushed it away and watched as she walked off. Uriel turned around, sighing heavily.
"You know, if you just be a bit more cheery, people will really see you for who you are?"
Uriel stopped in his tracks and spun around. However, Alexiel had already taken to the skies, her trademark 3 wings fluttering, with feathers flying everywhere.
- Alexiel, why do you always make me feel this way?-
#End flashback#
Uriel sighed again. Raphael looked at his friend, a slight smile twitching at his lips. Suddenly, a memory struck him. "Say, Uriel?"
"Hm?"
"Zaphikel… its his and Anael's wedding anniversary soon right?"
Uriel felt a pang of guilt shoot through him. Like Uriel, Zaphikel had lost his beloved wife, Anael, because of Sevothtarte; no… Lailah's fault. Lailah, as Sevothtarte, had tricked Zaphikel into killing his wife, who had been disguised as the "leader" of the "terrorists". Upon realizing what he had done, he was so consumed with guilt that he became blind. During the time when he had sentenced Alexiel, he was so consumed by grief and guilt, and relied heavily on Zaphikel to help him tide over. Zaphikel was more than willing to help; he had too lost a loved one, he knew what it felt like.
-But at least, in the end, he finally could see his child… Anael and his child…-
"Zaphikel- sama did not die in vain, I assure you that, Raphael- sama, Uriel- sama."
Raphael spun around, hair flying everywhere. "Barbiel!"
Barbiel stepped forward calmly. "Greetings, Uriel- sama. I apologize for the intrusion, but I was told that Raphael- sama was here…"
Uriel smiled in understanding. "That's okay, Raphael here…" Uriel jerked his head towards Raphael's direction, where he was busy trying to crush Barbiel in a hug, "was thinking that you would never find the information he needed and he missed you badly." Barbiel raised an eyebrow. "So you still don't believe in me after all…" Raphael wasn't listening; he was trying to smother her.
After much threats and whacking, Raphael let go of Barbiel, sporting a big bump on his head, courtesy of Barbiel. Barbiel then sifted through some documents Uriel had seen her carrying earlier. "Well, Barbiel? Where did Mika- chan disappear to?"
"Well… when I saw the security at the gate to Assiah earlier on, he told me that Michael- sama had "some important business" to attend to and had gone down to Assiah and has given specific instructions that Raphael- sama is not to go after him or he'll roast them."
Everyone save for Raphael nodded calmly. "What in the holy…! He was the one that ASKED to meet me! Now he goes running on me and still says he'll roast me!?"
"Um, he said he'll roast the guards, not you…"
As Raphael continued to rant on about Michael becoming an idiot, Uriel couldn't help but wonder for whatever reason that Michael had gone to Assiah for, he had better had a good reason to pacify Raphael…
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Hell
Lucifer looked up lazily as Hatter walked into the hall. "What is it, Hatter?"
Hatter smiled widely. "My lord, there are developments."
Lucifer raised one eyebrow. "What developments?"
"Between the princess and the Archangel of Fire, my lord."
Lucifer smiled. "Very good. Tell me more, Hatter."
Hatter nodded. "It is without a doubt that they are harboring feelings for each other, however, they just won't admit it. As Voice is currently away, he is not aware of the feelings that has blossomed between the Archangel and his beloved princess. However, without a doubt his twin sister Noise has noticed it. And…"
Lucifer frowned slightly. "And?"
Hatter's face was grim. "It disturbs this one, my lord, that Lady Barbelo has not made any attempt to cause a rift between the two realms. I fear that if she does, it may be disastrous."
Lucifer smiled coldly. "Trust me; she won't try anything yet. She has to plan very carefully. Don't forget, one of her tricks is illusions. But it cannot last long, for she lost much of her powers. I've good mind to get rid of her as soon as a find a single fault. But knowing her, she'll tread carefully nowadays or risk MY wrath."
Hatter didn't like how things were going, but it was without a doubt that Barbelo had clearly overstepped her boundaries. "Should this one continue with the mission, my lord?"
"Yes, and also report any suspicious movement to me, clear?"
"Yes, my lord."
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Assiah
Sara listlessly walked around the grocery shop, her heart heavy after her argument with Setsuna. This was the first time they had such a major fight with each other, and she was upset, but it didn't stop her from being harsh on Setsuna. How could he be so insensitive? Didn't he really understand what Alexiel needed? Why were all men so selfish, doing what they thought was right?
-BAKA BAKA BAKA BAKA! IDIOT SETSUNA!!!-
Just cursing him wasn't enough, he needed a more serious punishment, Sara thought furiously. To put it simply, she was steaming. If he ever dared to tell Uriel and the others about it during her absence-!
"…ra! SARA!"
"Whaaa…?" Sara spun around and saw Aerial looking at her curiously. "Oh…ah, hi!" Sara greeted, a fake smile plastered on her face. Aerial raised one eyebrow, clearly showing that she knew that something was not quite right with Sara. Sara's smile faded away under Aerial's gaze. Aerial looked at her friend, concerned. "What happened? Got into an argument with your boyfriend?"
"More than that. He's being a total idiot!" Sara spat out bitterly. Aerial's eyes widened at her outburst. Sara noticed, and mumbled an apology. Aerial shook her head, indicating she didn't mind. Aerial looked around. "Say, why don't we sit down at the café over there and chat for a while?"
Sara shrugged and smiled. "Sure, I don't see why not."
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Gehenna
Kurai's head was bent over several reports when Voice and Noise entered at the same time. "Kurai- sama?"
"Hmm?"
"My brother has returned from his mission." Noise said rather stiffly. Kurai looked at her skeptically. She made a mental note to talk to Noise in private soon, and nodded to Voice to acknowledge his presence. "Any developments?"
Voice shook his head. "None as of yet, princess."
"Good." Kurai then flapped her hand at them, indicating that they could leave. A look of disappointment crossed Voice's face as he went out reluctantly. Kurai slumped on the table. "Seems as he hasn't given up on me yet…" Kurai sighed. Noise walked over and patted her friend on the back. "Well…you know my brother isn't one to give on the things he wants…" Kurai let out another groan.
"That's precisely what I don't really like about him…"
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Gehenna
Voice walked down the wide corridors, feeling bitter inside. Without a doubt, the princess still loved Setsuna very much. Why? What was there about Mudou Setsuna that she liked so much? She wouldn't give him a single glance! Damn Mudou Setsuna!
When Adam Kadamon gave life back to him again, he thought maybe the princess would love him, and he doubled his efforts to win her heart. But sadly, what he didn't know was that the princess didn't feel any other thing other than guilt and friendship towards him.
-Princess, if only you were mine…-
Meanwhile, in the area linking between Assiah and Heaven, there was another angel thinking the same thing.
-Princess…if only I knew of this feeling I have for you…-
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Assiah
"Must have been hell of a quarrel huh?" Sara snapped out of her staring match with the cup of tea in front of her. She looked up at Aerial, who was calmly drinking her tea.
- Alexiel- sama loved tea very much too…especially if there was jasmine in it…-
"Sort of, I guess… but we never quarreled this bad before…" Aerial set down her teacup on the saucer and titled her head slightly.
"You meant this has to be your biggest fight ever?"
Just earlier, Aerial and Sara had bumped into each other, and seeing how depressed Sara looked, they had headed into a café linked to the supermarket they were in. Soothing music was playing above, and people were talking in low voices, and once in a while, the sounds from the till or from someone setting down their teacups could be heard.
"Care to tell me about it?" Aerial glanced at Sara over the rim of her teacup, which apparently she had lifted it again to drink when Sara had been busy having another staring match, this time with the tablecloth, much to Aerial's amusement. Sara let her finger stray over to the rim of the teacup and trailed along the circular object, resting her cheek on her other hand, which had been balled into a fist. Finally, she let out a tired sigh.
"Nah, its okay…I think I wanna keep this personal…hope you don't mind?"
"I'm okay with it. If you need someone to talk to, just tell me, okay?" Sara managed a weak smile at Aerial.
"Say, Aerial?"
"Hmm?"
"Don't you and your boyfriend ever quarrel? You always look so happy, like you've never argued before…"
Aerial seemed to ponder over this question for a few minutes, still holding the teacup. Finally, she set it down.
"Well, as a matter of fact, we do. However, he and I believe in one thing; for a relationship to stay firm, you need mutual understanding and trust. What would the world become if all couples started becoming suspicious of each other? Where's the logic in that? Thus, we try to accommodate to each other, giving in to each other once in a while. However… for the both of us, we never had any major arguments, only over trivial matter like which coffee brand if better or who gets to sleep on which side of the bed…"
"Sleep on which side of the bed? You guys are staying together?" Sara asked in disbelief.
"Well…sort of, in a way that unless my parents are out of town or when he's going to tutor me…"
Sara grinned devilishly. "Don't go too far as to doing it…" Aerial colored instantly.
"Don't tell me… you guys really DID it??" Aerial colored even more, turning a nice shade of tomato red.
"Well…can't blame you…I've done it too…" Aerial titled her head.
"By the way, you haven't answered my question yet; was this the worst fight you two ever had?"
"Yeah…this is the worst fight we ever had since after we were accused of incest…" Aerial's eyes widened as Sara clamped her hands over her mouth.
- Shit! Why did I blurt it out? Damn, she must be disgusted!-
"You mean…all this while… your boyfriend is actually your brother?"
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Assiah
Michael was steaming….no, rather, he was raging.
Why?
Because his patience was running out.
Why?
Because he still couldn't find Mudou Sara.
Why?
Because Assiah was big!
Why?
"ARGHHH!! STOP IT ALREADY!!!"
People walking by stared at him in puzzlement, then scooted away as though afraid he was mad and would suddenly attack them. Thank god he was smart and had kept his wings earlier, or there would be chaos.
- And Uriel would probably find this a good opportunity to keep me back in heaven…-
Michael grimaced. No way in hell was he ever giving Uriel a chance to do that. Besides, this gave him a chance to explore more of Assiah. He turned into a narrow, dim alley, wondering where the heck he was going, but he had detected a faint "scent" of Sara's astral energies.
- Geez, didn't know a timid girl like her would even dare to walk down this kind of road…-
"Where do you think you're going?" A voice drawled out suddenly from behind Michael. He spun around, and found himself facing some, in his opinion, goons sporting weird hairstyles and clothes carrying something that looked suspiciously like metal rods. One of them stepped up to him. "What do you think you're doing, coming on our territory?"
-Keep cool, Michael. Remember Uriel. Remember the princess…no, not remember her now, baka! Remember how the princess…NO! NOT THE PRINCESS! URIEL!!! HE'LL HAVE MY HEAD AND I'LL NEVER SEE THE PRINCESS…NOT THE PRINCESS!!!! NONONO!!!-
"I came here by accident, alright? If this is your territory, sorry then." Michael wanted to avoid a brawl at any cost; his mind was still playing jokes with him about the princess and Uriel. And when he was unstable…
"What, so scared of us?" Another one taunted. Michael felt himself growing angrier and angrier by the minute. Unseen to the hooligans, some pieces of waste rubbish were catching fire and shriveling up as they burned to ashes. "Look, he's trembling! Scared of us already, buddy?"
Michael was busy trying to keep his temper under wraps, he was boiling inside.
"What's wrong? Scared already? Shorty??"
Uh oh. (A/N: I don't want to be elaborate, you know what happens next, right?)
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Assiah
A smell of smoke filled the air as Michael walked happily away.
Being the Archangel of fire sure had its advantages and disadvantages.
(A/N: Erm…I think you have an idea what happened to the guys right? No, they didn't die, for those who thought Mika- chan killed them…)
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Assiah
The conversation between Aerial and Sara had gone cold.
Aerial could only look blinkingly at Sara, while Sara lowered her head, her bangs covering the shame she felt.
-Wait, I'm ashamed? I did not regret this choice when Setsuna and I were reunited after this much troubles…-
Sara looked up at Aerial, feeling strongly defiant. "Aerial, I know you are feeling disgusted. But trust me, my brother and I… no, I should say, my lover and I do not regret this choice. We knew we would be condemned by others for having an incestuous relationship, we knew the consequences for being together…but…!"
Aerial looked at Sara, her eyes showing neither disgust nor surprise, looking neutral. Finally, she let out a sigh. "Sara, I'm certain I did not say that I disapprove of your relationship, but I never said I approved of it either. Incest is wrong, you know it right?"
"Of course I know! But…we'll never regret it!" Sara said.
Aerial said nothing. Finishing the last of her tea, she stood up and smiled. "In that case, shall we continue to shop?"
Sara stood up and got her things, and froze at Aerial's words.
"You know, Sara, if you don't regret your choice, why not make good use of it so you can be together forever?"
A tear of gratitude slid down Sara's face.
-If Alexiel- sama were here…she would have said the same thing too…-
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Heaven
"MICHAEL DID WHAT???"
Barbiel winced as all three Archangels screamed at the same time.
Uriel lifted his scythe, flames surrounding him. His eyes were glowing. "That…idiot…"
Gabriel stood up as well, hands on the table. "I vote for getting him back…this instant…"
Raphael had his hands balled up into fists. "I want his head…"
Barbiel sweatdropped. Telling the Archangels this piece of news had certainly not been a very good idea.
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Assiah
Talking to Aerial had indeed helped.
Sara felt all her troubles vanish after telling all to Aerial, as Aerial had a solution for many of her problems. Both of them chatted happily…until…
-What a strong surge of astral energy! Don't tell me…-
"Sara, what's wrong?" Aerial tilted her head at Sara.
Sara turned her head, shock on her face. A familiar face loomed into view, red hair and dragon tattoo giving vivid clues to him. He was busy looking at the promotional items on display, so he hadn't noticed her yet.
-Archangel of Fire, Michael!? What is he doing on Assiah?-
-Unless…Setsuna told them!?-
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A/N: Yes, an update at last…#sobs# holidays have started, yep, till next jan…but I still won't be able to update frequently, coz of a major exam I'll be having nxt yr…if I'm not wrong, I did mention it in my author's notes as well. Thus, this hols is a time for me to really catch up, of course, I won't forget to update, jus that it may take quite some time. So…really sorry, guys!
Anyway, back to the story!! I felt that having a too perfect relationship wouldn't fit this story of mine, so I added a bit angst to Setsuna's and Sara's relationship. Sorry to all Setsuara fans out there! I promise, it won't be long b4 they make up again! Next chapter will be full of surprises! But…no more spoilers, n I'll like to thank the following reviewers…
LucifaelsBride: Sorry, can't give any spoilers yet…I kind of liked the MikaKurai pairing as well, I mean, they're hot-tempered, hold high ranks, also the same no? Thanks for the review too! Hope u liked this chappie!
UrukiWindDemon: Like I said, no spoilers…happy guessing…hope'll u enjoy tis chappie too…
greytoblack: Thanks for reviewing! Hope'll u enjoy this chappie too!
AlexielObscure: I'll try to make Lucifer's POV as he met Kira, no problem, that happened to be my intention too…haha…hope'll u enjoy this chappie…
Thanks again to all my reviewers! Before I go off however, special guest appearance in next chapter…or was it the next next one? Haiz nvm…hope'll u enjoy this chapter! Oh yes, I've enabled anonymous reviews, so it'll make it easier on those who wish to review…u don't have to review if u don't wan too, of coz…