Chapter Four

Into The Pit

Long ago, before the creation of humans, the angels of the Synapse fought amongst each other. A large faction of angels rebelled against the order The Seven had put forth. As the rebellion claimed even more lives as the centuries passed, The Seven intervened. Those who rebelled, along with their angeloids, were banished from the Synapse, never again to return. To ensure the Synapse was safe, their wings were stained black and they were confined in to the Pit and it's gates forever locked. Now that Tomoki reset the world to his knowledge, one of an open heaven and hell, the gates have been reopened.

A timid angeloid slowly paces back and forth outside of a large iron door.

"Surely, My Lord knows. My Lord knows everything…but what if My Lord was inattentive? Complacency is common place here…" The angeloid heavily debated if this matter was even worth discussing. All the time that she had put into verifying this information, and it was probably all for nothing.

"No. I must say something. No one has taken action yet, no one has seemed to notice the gates have been opened. This is our chance to live in the light, to walk the Earth and even take the Synapse from those pretentious bastards who cast us away!" All the excitement built up within her and almost gave her a bit of warmth. She took this newfound energy, bolstered up, and made her way through the doors.

In the room was a long stone table, easily able to ten, but was set for just one; her master. All alone, he toyed with what little food was on his plate, as if it wasn't even worth eating. A bit surprised by the sudden intrusion, he glances up to see who interrupted this little meal.

"My Lord Raos. I come bearing good news". The angeloid dropped to one knee and bowed her head at the far end of the table. "Please, My Lord, this may be pleasing to hear; it is about the Pit's gates."

"Oh, you don't say?" A small grin crept across his face. The angeloid saw, and wasn't sure what ideas could be turning in his head. The best she could hope for was a plan of attack on Earth and the Synapse. "Come closer, you, and enlighten me. Show me what you have found".

This doesn't happen often… perhaps I have done well. My Lord will surely reward me for my efforts, and maybe let me serve him in the mess hall!"

"Yes, My Lord. Surely this news will not disappoint." She briskly walked by Lord Raos' side to deliver the news. "My Lord, the gates have been opened. I don't know why, but I saw from the edges of the Pit. The chains are gone, you can now leave this place and take back what was lost. My Lord, I beg you; send me first to fight for you. Let me prove my worth."

Lord Raos backhanded the angeloid faster than she was able to blink. Her eyes had not yet quit spinning, nor had the roaring ring in her hears died down yet. Stunned, she lay on the floor trying to comprehend what had happened.

"Fool! You think I have not noticed yet?". This is why he grinned. He knew everything, the angeloid was right all along. "I haven't taken action yet because there is still things to do here. Preparations are in order, preparations for the angels here, not for a lowly creature as yourself. We are not yet ready for another war, no one is. In due time, we will soon be and the world above will be mine." Lord Raos stood over her, nudging her with his foot. The real fun for him was about to begin.

I am a fool, I should have known… I should have learned from the last time I spoke out of turn like this…

"… And to think, you barged in to my dinner to tell me things I already knew." Lord Raos delivered a swift kick to her ribs. The angeloid knew better than to show it hurt. "Rather bold of you to do so. Can I assume that a certain angeloid has forgotten their place, or should I take a moment to remind you of it? Better yet, shall I instead dismantle you like the rest of your counterparts? You know there is no real use for outdated angeloids…" Lord Raos continued with a few more kicks, each harder than the one before.

"No, Lord Raos, I have not forgotten. I am your angeloid, your pet. I will not speak unless spoken to, and will do nothing without command. My Lord's word is my law. Do with me as you please." The angeloid braced herself for the rest of the beating. No matter if it was deserved or not, getting to know more than the other angeloids made the experience worth it. At least she could say that her master used her for something.

Suddenly, the kicking stopped and he walked away.

"Listen, you. I have rather important matters to attend to. But since you are here, I figure you could be of a little use to me" Rather than continuing with any form of "fun" he sat back down at the table to play with his plate again.

The angeloid's heart leapt with joy despite the pain in her ribs and chest. Finally, a command to carry out. Perhaps an important one at that! I can be useful.. I am useful. I will prove it you..to everyone!

"You will be the first to Earth, to serve your purpose. You will report back daily. I will take the Earth for myself. Go quietly, and do as I say. Speak to no one before you depart. This task is a secret, do you understand?" Lord Raos still wore his evil grin, this time a different motivation kept it there.

"Yes, My Lord. I will not fail."

For I know if I do, I certainly know what will become of me…

"Good, I know I kept you for something. You will begin your observations with a place of interest to the Synapse, the city of Surami."