Chptr 7

Later that day he met the "others." They were comprised of three guys and two girls. They were all supposed to have a destiny that tied together in some way or another. They were all also around the same age as Ryan. The first person he met he knew he would like immediately. She was one of the girls in the group. Her name was Sara Clarke. She was a pretty dark skinned girl from the village of Black River, Jamaica. She spoke english very well, although at times her Jamaican accent made it difficult to understand her. But she was beautiful. She was dark skinned with dark almond brown eyes. She kept her hair in a ponytail and she had long bangs that covered one of her eyes. She was about 5 foot 6 and had a slim build but had a large chest that were mature for her age. She had a similar story to Ryan but she was saved from an indentured servitude by Gabriella and Raphael. The Archangels purchased her from the man she was sold to by her mother.

"So Sara you said that you were Jamaican?" Ryan asked

"Yes." She replied. "I am very proud of my heritage and country."

"Jamaica is a beautiful place filled with beautiful people." said a voice behind them. Ryan turned to see who spoke to them and saw a boy who appeared to be a little older than Ryan himself.

"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Jason. Jason Alexander son of Michael and the one who-"

"No need to give your resume Jason." Ryan interrupted. "And…..Wait. Wait. Wait." He paused "Did you just say you are the son of Michael? As in the Conqueror of Sa...the Fallen One. Michael the Archangel?" Ryan and Sara both looked at him nonplussed.

Jason gave a cocky grin and flipped his long dirty-blonde hair.

"Yup that's right I'm the son of the best Archangel who ever existed."

Ryan chucked at that.

"What's so funny?" Jason asked offended.

"Nothing." he paused "Nope nothing at all." he laughed all the more

"Hey don't fucking insult me or my father." Jason said menacingly.

"Or what?" Ryan said with equal malice.

"Or I'll kick your fucking teeth down your goddamn throat."

"Heh" Ryan sighed loudly "You'll try." As he said this he looked deeply into Jason's eyes and saw only confidence and anger. That didn't matter to him though because he plenty of that himself. He had no fear of Jason and could instantly tell they would be rivals.

"Ryan…" Sara began cautiously as the boys sized up the other. It was fairly easy to see they were just waiting for the others first move. To see if his opponent was a coward or not.

"Ryan." Sara said again to get his attention.

Ryan looked up to see literally all eyes on him and Jason. Jason also took a moment to notice the change in the air. Then just as quickly as the confrontation began it ended. Well ended for that particular moment at least. This was not over and they both knew it.

"Wow ten minutes in getting to meet they already don't like each other." The archangel Michael whispers to his brother Gabriel.

"Are you sure this was a good idea to bring...him here?" Gabriel was against the idea from the beginning. He knew, as did the others, what it would mean to bring these children together. It meant the originals were to be replaced and reborn within their children. The only vessels worthy of an Archangel. The only vessels that could contain and survive the power the angels posses.

"Gabriel perhaps i spoke too soon."

Gabriel turned his attention to the scene before them.

Jason and Ryan were walking together talking. They were going towards the great hall. This was where they would meet all the children of all the Archangels and also learn who they truly are.

As Ryan entered the great hall he felt hungry instantly. He couldn't remember the last time he'd eaten. He didn't even know how long he'd been with the Angels. He continued to walk towards the large table at the center of the room. He couldn't help himself he was drawn to it as if he were in a rope being pulled.

"Ryan." A voice behind him called his name and brought him from his trance. "Where are you going dude?" Ryan turned to see Jason walking toward him. "That's the table for the 'big guys."

"Oh umm yeah of course it is." he took a look back at the table and then looked back at Jason.

"So where's the kids table?"

Jason laughed at his joke and pointed to the tables around the center. "Pick one."

Ryan looked around and spotted a table that would sit up to six people. "Table for six please." he mumbled to no one in particular.

"Good choice." Jason replied obviously hearing Ryan's comment. "That's just enough for all the kids to sit."

"There's more? Well this just gets better. When do they get here?"

"We are here already" said a voice behind him in an irish accent.

"Ryan meet the rest of our group." Jason said introducing the rest of the children. "Allow me to introduce-"

"Nila Rucker." the irish girl introduced herself. "I just got here a little earlier than yourself."

"So I guess that means you don't know much about why we're here either?"

"That's a safe bet to make I think."

"Heh you think so?"

Ryan smiled and led the group toward the table when he noticed an Asian kid standing behind Nila studying his face.

"What? Is there something on my face?"

The kid took a minute to realize he'd been caught staring.

"Huh oh no I notice scars on your face." he stuttered embarrassed.

"I wondered where you got them."

"Oh umm fights mostly." Ryan said dismissively. "I just uhh used to fight a lot as a kid."

"Oh I just wondering" the kid said

"Umm so what's your name." Ryan replied trying to change the subject.

"My name is Kira Tomari." This kid introduced himself in an obviously practiced American accent. He quickly went back to his native Japanese accent but still spoke perfect English.

"I am the son of the archangel Raphael."

"The healer" Ryan said aloud.

"Erm ugh yes." Kira stuttered "How did you know?"

"I read about all the archangels. I know them all." Ryan replied simply. "I know about Michael: conquerer of the devil, he is the most passionate and tempestuous of the archangels. Then there's Gabriel and his female counterpart Gabriella or Gabrielle he was the angel sent to raze the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to the ground. After Gabriel there is Raphael who is a healer and messenger but during the war against heaven Raphael slew Leviathan. After Raphael I learned about Uriel the archer and protector of the garden of Eden and the great Tree of Life. He is depicted as the punisher of those who defy the Will of God. He is also like a guard over the Gates of Hell. After Uriel I learned about Azrael-" Who I met at the thought to himself interrupting himself with his realization. "Azrael the archangel that is the most feared for he alone has the power of death over his brothers. And all else. Azrael is death, the grim reaper. Finally the fallen archangel Lucifer the first and most beautiful and mightiest of all archangels. His original name was-"

"Samael." a voice behind him interrupted. Ryan turned to see a tall blond haired man who looked like he could've played Rick Grimes from the Walking Dead. All he needed was a haircut and he could be a perfect match. Ryan knew immediately who it was because he'd walked passed his statue on his way there with Gabriella. Instantly Ryan felt his immense power and strength. He was instantly humbled in the presence of the Archangel Michael. "So I see you have all met but" he paused. "Where is Allison?" They all turned around. There had been three people with Nila before. THERE we're now only two. "Daniel? Where did she go?" Nila asked a dark haired boy about 6'4 and no less than 190 pounds of muscle. He was Daniel Nimmer. He was the captain of his school's varsity football team. He looked as if his nose had broken multiple times but he wasn't an ugly person. He had deep sea green eyes and was liked by most people he came across. At that point in time however he just looked blankly and could only shrug and reply "I don't know."

"You were supposed to watch her."

"I don't see why I should be the one to babysit her." he mumbled.

"Shut up." Ryan began

"Who the bloody hell do you think you are talking to?!" Daniel exploded "I don't know who you think you are but I will destroy you you bloody maggot!" He exploded into a thick British accent. "You ought to watch how you approach me."

"Hold on who the hell are you? You just got here. Let me find out…"

"Alright I see where this is going."

Michael said with a smile.

"If you boys are gonna fight get it over with before we enter the holy gates because if there are any negative emotions when you enter they will be enhanced to the point where it could drive you mad.

"Shit don' 'ave to tell me twice." Daniel said and through a right cross at Ryan.

"Gotta be quicker than that" Ryan said as he easily dodged and he threw a punch of his own connecting with his left fist directly into Daniel's sternum. Forcing him to double over. As soon as he did this Ryan went for a knee but Daniel could take a better hit than he feigned and caught Ryan's knee and drove his body forward and they fell to the ground. Ryan used the momentum to end up on top and began raining punches to Daniel's body and face. It was a sight to see the much smaller boy taking it to the larger boy. Using his smaller size and speed as his advantage as the larger boy couldn't keep up with his pace. Taking full advantage of the surprise that his powerful strikes that rivaled one of a much larger stature provided. As Ryan beat on the larger boy he was caught off guard when the larger boy caught his fist and slammed his head into Ryan's nose. Ryan knew it wouldn't break but he did know also this fight was far from over and no one was going to break it up. With that thought he smiled as he got up and turned to face the behemoth that was Daniel Nimmer. The boy lowered his shoulders and charged with a war cry that made Michael flinch. (Though he quickly regained his composure.) Ryan on the other hand also lowered his stance as he was a wrestler and when Daniel was within range, he turned to the side and laughed as he stuck his foot out. Too late Daniel realized his mistake as he hit the floor hard.

"Damn I'm good." Ryan exclaimed.

"I'm through fucking around" Daniel growled.

"Awe but I'm just getting started." Ryan said in response.

Daniel got up and ran at Ryan. He feigned a left jab and as his opponent attempted to dodge he threw his entire body into a blow that could break a jaw. He connected in Ryan's stomach though. The blow knocked all the wind out of Ryan and he heard someone gasp and then saw a fist uppercut his ribs lifting him off of his feet. He saw it more than felt it because he went numb after the first shot. The numbness didn't last long though because he felt Daniels heavy handed fist connect with his cheek. His eyes began to water and he tasted blood in his mouth. He stumbled and off of instinct and a feeling of a shift of movement he sprawled and trapped the older boy under him and out of anger and desperation to end the fight, he began smashing his fists into the boy under him. He used all his force and eventually felt the boy go limp. As he felt the limp body on him he realized all he had seen was a red haze. And when everything came into focus he saw the bigger boy unconscious and bleeding heavily. Michael was standing over him.

"As entertaining as that was. It will never happen again. Is that understood?"

"Yessir" Ryan said. And with that said Michael turned on his heel and left.