Hey, sorry I've been kind of off the map recently. This is a little different from my other stories but this idea has been with me for ages.

Summary: The fall of the angels from three different POVs.

Disclaimer: I don't own it.

Light in the Distance

I felt the thunder before I heard it. We stood, battle armor still on, on the battlefield. The cries of the wounded rang through the air.

"This is it." I thought to myself. It was getting louder now. And for a moment, just one fleeting moment, I saw what was going to happen.

We would be cast out of Paradise.

A cold, rueful smile made way across my face. This is the consequence? For being controlled by our greed, our vanity. I am just waiting now. I am done fighting.

I heard a thunderous yet somehow beautiful voice speak.

So this is our judgment. I stood in awe of what was happening. I could see and feel everything. The other angel's resentment, Lucifer's betrayal and anger. And my-

Well, I'm not really sure I can feel anything right now. I felt the ground give way under me. The heavens opening up. And then I was falling. My wings seemed to be useless, just dead weight.

The screams and cries seemed to be dimmed in my ears. I saw their lips moving but I could hear no sound. I looked up to see the light of Paradise fading in the distance.

I could feel my lids growing heavier. But I made myself stay awake until I couldn't see it anymore.

No. This couldn't happen. I watched in horror as the clouds gave out from under them. It seemed time had slowed then.

Their horrified faces would be forever burned in my memory. And what will they do on Earth? They will have no one to guide them but Lucifer. Or have they learned not to trust him? The world – and them – will be thrust into chaos.

And with that I ran. I felt my wings opening up and I leapt into the dark.

I looked up to see the last glimpse of Paradise before I fell into the unknown.

I stood, stock still as I watched the wrath of God. This was their judgment and they would pay for their actions. They hadn't thought about the consequences. I felt a pang of pity for them. I knew what would happen next.

I heard the heavens open up, swallowing the rebel angels. I heard Gabrielle let out a sharp cry as she turned into me. I held her tighter.

But she jerked out of my arms. Confused and worried, I reached out to her. She was running toward the crack in the sky. She snapped out her wings, and I knew what she planned to do.

"Gabrielle no!" I cried, but it was too late. She had already thrown herself into the abyss.

And what else could I do but follow her? Without a second thought I ran after her. I extended my wings to catch me as I fell.

I looked up to see His face. But I couldn't tell if it was disappointed or expectant. Maybe He knew all along this would happen. I never would know.

And I watched His face until it was only a light in the distance.

JPOV

I gasped as I sat up. The ground was so cold. There was no light here. Realization came as I saw my surroundings. I was at home, in my bed. I was fine. I walked to my window and saw the clear New York skyline. I drew a deep, shaky breath. Just part of the transformation right? Getting your memories?

But I've never had a dream so vivid. I sat there for a long time, just watching the city start to stir.

The first crack of dawn broke the horizon, lighting up the sky. I smiled. It reminded me of another light, a long time ago. I looked up to the sky, just thinking.

It was only a faded memory now. Like a memory from a dream, worn thin by time. A light in the distance. And with that I settled back into bed, waiting for what the new day may bring.

How was it? I'd really like to get at least three reviews on this chapter... please? I want to make it to 42.

Windy