Chapter three: The Church

I stood in my living room, ready for Church as my disciples, called advisors, stood looking back at me.
Daniel, my first male advisor, my bronze skinned, red hair, blue eyed advisor who had Heavenly visions like the prophet John. He has shaggy red hair and a crooked, yet contagious smile. Bethel, my first female advisor, with skin like snow and hair like the midnight sky. She has twinkly green eyes always wearing a pale pink shade of lipstick. She s a bit tall and very curvy, she s the defender of all six of us. She s like St. Michael the Archangel, the defender of Jesus Christ, she s my Defender.
Next to her wearing a hot pink sweater dress was my second female advisor, Eden. She has brunette hair and hazel eyes, she s very shy, but very intelligent. She s the one I turn to when I need help and when I need a reminder; she s very loving. I met her when she was sick on a hospital bed, she lost her baby and was dying too. I put my hand on her forehead as it was burning with fire and I spoke:
Eden Daffodil Montgomery; Daughter Of Abraham,
Prophet of the most High God, Get up I tell you.
Your duty is not done. And her tired eyes popped open filled with strength. The doctors thought it was there medicine, but she knew the truth, as did I and the rest of her family. Ever since then she thought she owed me and accompanies me in my journey, she s like a healer of sorts. Her warming voice is all the affection and medicine you need to heal. She s also very motherly. Standing to the left of Daniel is my second male advisor, Rupert. He s Irish with a deep accent, red hair and freckles, with sea green eyes. His mouth is always serious, he s ex-military, the oldest of us six. He has a tattoo of a snake on his neck, he use to be with the Devil but changed over after his Wife was killed. He realized he didn't want to be apart of a life that took things that he loved from him. Once he heard that The Redeemer was upon us he made it his task to find me, I rewarded him by letting him be one of my six main advisors. Anyone who went through that trouble to find me is worth it. I know he s changed from the way his aura looks, plus I can read minds; but I believe everyone deserves privacy so I don t usually use that gift.
Usually. Rupert is 5 9, muscular, ex military, and very,very, handsome. He helps us maneuver places without drawing attention, he s also like my bodyguard. Recently we heard the anti Christ is here, meaning my time is drawing nearer. Daniel, and Eden thought it was Rupert but I know it s not him. I have my eyes on Reverend Lax of The Mission Of Christ s Church. Next to Rupert is my third and final, female advisor; Rosemariee. She has scarlet red curls that are always pooled over her right shoulder, she has sky blue eyes that resemble St. Peter s, she can talk to animals and she s a dream interpreter; it doesn't sound like much, but it comes in handy. Plus her big heart and love for politics come in handy to know what s going on in the world. My last advisor, which is also my last male advisor, stands next to me right now, his name is Cornelius, he s a dirty blonde with brown eyes and just like Rupert, he s ex military. Except he s British, his outlooks are different which is why we have him. He sees things in a different light; it s a reminder that I m not here to just save America; I m here to save the world. These are my six advisors, three male, three females. I have six, half of what Brother had because I m a woman and woman ultimately brought sin to the world. I looked around at there faces and felt a sense of pride. These are mine. They belong to me, their souls are entwined with me. Judith, we have to leave now. Daniel s deep voice said as he smiled.
The meeting was over.
But what about Lax? If Judith believes that he is the anti Christ I believe we should look into it. Rosemarie s soft voice said.
But what if he s not? Rupert s thick accent voice said. We could be targeting the wrong man. And if it IS we could be wasting our time thinking about capturing him. Bethel s business like voice said sharply. She folded her arms.
I stood there looking at all of them. They make good points.
Judith, Daughter of The Most High God, what do you think? Cornelius asked as he bowed to me. The others mirrored his moves.
I looked around.
What do I think? I asked myself.
I walked to the window, my navy blue pumps clicking rhythmically as I peered out into the rainy day of February. I believe that patience is the key. A man who wants and waits a day will not receive, but a man who wants and waits years will get it abundantly. I turned around as Rosemarie, Bethel, and Cornelius smiled. Daniel and Eden looked confused, Rupert looked stern as usual. It s time for Church. Are you sure you want to go there? There, meaning the Church where Reverend Lax is.
Yes, Daniel, I am sure. I walked out the living room and walked into the rainy day of February. I looked up at the sky and smiled. Thank you for another day Father. You re welcome my Daughter. He said back. Whose car are we taking? Eden asked nonchalantly as she left and locked the door.
I ll drive. Daniel volunteered.
Yay! I love Dan s R8 Audi. Rosemarie exclaimed as we walked to the snow white luxury car. Yes, we know Rosemarie. Bethel said as she entered the back seat of the car. Rosemarie went next, then Rupert, Eden, then Cornelius, I sat in the front next to Daniel.
Ready My Lord? He looked over to me.
Yes Daniel. And with that he took off.
I have a bad feeling. Eden said as she hugged herself. Cornelius wrapped a protective arm around her. They weren't dating, but they would soon.
I smiled.
We ll be okay Eden, don t worry. Rosemarie's sweet voice said. And if not then we tried. Rupert s stern voice said.
Cornelius shot him a hostile glance which Rupert ignored. I turned on some music to lighten up the mood.
Praise Him By: Hillsong came on, wafting through the speakers, Daniel turned it up as Rosemaire started singing.
Shine your light, forever and ever, shine your light forever and ever, shine your light in the world. She was laughing as Bethel hummed along. Daniel was singing under his breath, even Rupert started smiling.
The way of Jesus was contagious on this lovely morning. I smiled.
As the song came to a finish, the car was filled with applause and Bethel seemed in a better mood. That was amazing! Eden exclaimed happily. It was. I agreed.
My Lord, why is it that you don t get your period? Rosemarie asked boldly.
Rose! Eden shot her a mean look. Bethel looked frightened by Rosemarie s outburst.
You don t need to answer that My Princess. Daniel said. No, no, it s fine. I smiled and looked at Rosemarie from the rear view mirror. I don t get my period because I am sinless. The rest of the rise was quiet, until we got to the church.
Here we go. Cornelius said as he opened the door and they left.
Daniel came around my way and let me out as I stepped in a puddle. Let me clean it. Daniel said getting on his knees.
Let me My Princess. Eden said getting down too.
Nature is not on our side today. Rupert said looking up at the sky.
It s alright. I shooed them off and marched happily towards the entrance of the Church. Lax was greeting people, his deep grey eyes landed on me and my deep brown eyes landed on him. We had a momentary stare competition, but he smiled innocently and broadly.
The Church is happy to welcome God s Beloved Daughter Judith Cristal. Whatever. I wanted to say, instead I smiled and walked by. Judith! A little boy called.
Judith! An older woman stopped talking and looked at me longingly. Judith Cristal! A man of the congregation exclaimed.
The whole church was shouting my name in some way. I smiled. Hello my people. I said lovingly. They all wanted to sit near me, but my advisors took their place. Daniel sat near me, Rosemarie on my left and so on. Judith save us. Yes save us Judith. We need you now Princess of Heaven. People spoke at once.
I rose my hands to silence them as I stood.
God s Daughter has descended Heaven to redeem those who need redeeming. I am here for My people. You will be saved if you believe I am who I am. I sat back down as they smiled and applauded me.
Judith, should you be doing this here? Daniel whispered in my ear.
The word of The Lord is not limited to environments. No matter where we are, eve if these people are not Holy His word still reigns, I am here to Redeem the unholy am I not? Daniel sat quietly.
The service went by quickly, as we walked back down the aisle to leave Lax looked at me with fire in his eyes, I could've sworn I saw a dark cloud around him. His voice was deeper, his eyes looked evil.
Goodbye Judith Cristal. He said coldly, I could tell he wasn't saying goodbye and see me again, he was saying goodbye PERIOD. That was weird. Bethel said in my ear.
Daniel and Rupert looked at me worried. But I smiled and they seemed relaxed.
I m here to Save not to cause worry, let Me worry. So where do we go now? Eden asked as they got in the car. You guys go home, I will stay here awhile longer. I want a word with Reverend Lax. They looked at me scared.
Go. I said lightly. But Princess. Eden looked towards Daniel, whose eyes bore mine with an intensity I couldn t quite understand. Eden; go. I turned and walked back up the stairs to the church as they contemplated following me but instead left as I told them.
I walked back in the church that smelled like incense and sweat. The mahogany floors were polished and slippery, the benches were shiny and the candles ahead were burning brightly. The chandelier above my head twinkled, the stained glass pictures were also illuminated. You really have these people fooled, don t you Lax? Where is the Reverend? I asked the cleaning lady.
Judith. Yes. I smiled.
She drew the cross. No, no. That is my Brother, when you draw something in recognition of me, draw the fork. Head, chest, shoulder, chest, other shoulder, chest. I taught her and took off my cross represents my Brother, the bracelet with 6 charms represent me. I gave it to her and she smiled.
He s in his office. She pointed and gave me the directions. I walked into the dark office.
Judith. He said slyly.
What are you doing here? You know what. I closed the door and looked at him with challenging eyes.
I have no idea what you re talking about. Now he wore a black business suit, his dark hair covered his forehead, his lips curled into an evil smirk, and his grey eyes were smoky and heated. You know Lax. I folded my arms.
You re quite the observer Judith Crist. That I am Lax. He smiled, My name on your lips is so beautiful. Say it again. Lax stop it. I said sternly. I felt something pool low in my belly making an unexplored part of me clench.
What? No! This can t happen, I m the Daughter of Man. But then again, even Brother was tempted. This demon is tempting me. I will not fall. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, within a second the feeling was gone. Lax was stunned and surprised.
I must say, you fight off temptation better than Eve. He shook his head and walked to the window of his office drawing the curtains making it darker.
However, I don t care about Eve. I care about what you were doing in my Church. If you have something to tell me, then tell me Miss Judith. He turned and smiled again. His smile was repugnant. I suppressed a gag. I was hoping you d tell me something. What is that? he cocked his head to the side. His smile gone now.
You know what Lax. I said again, shifting to my left foot, still having my arms crossed.
When you do that, your breasts are accented. I rolled my eyes. They are. He walked towards me and stood three inches away.
Lax. Stop beating around the bush. I love to beat around the bush. He said dirtily.
Lax! I shouted flinging my arms to my sides now angry.
The Daughter of Man should not be angry. Isn't the Lord slow to anger? He trailed his finger along papers he had on his desk looking up at me with hooded eyes. I stood shocked.
You re the anti Christ Lax. He laughed. That I am, Redeemer. You won t deny it? Why should I? The Dark Lord has blessed me. There is no dark Lord, there is one Lord. My Father. I walked towards him and got in his face.
Trying to scare me with your Heavenly Glory? He smirked.
Succeeding from what I can tell. You backed up. Only to give you space. He came closer now, our noses touched. Unless you like this. He tempted.
Nice try. I pushed him back and closed my eyes summoning all the Heavenly Glory I could. He grabbed my arm lightly and pulled me closer to him. Don t do that Judy. His mint breath filled my nostrils making me moan.
I pushed him away. No! Lax you are condemned. You look like you like danger. He mocked, Or are you dying for nothing? He coked his head to the side as he sat on his desk.
Shut up! I gathered my bearings and turned to leave, he caught me and planted a kiss to my neck. Even you can t resist the pull of me. I shook him off and walked out.
Have a nice day Ms. Judith. The cleaning lady called. I smiled and walked down the aisle again, Lax s demonic kiss burning through my skin. I wanted to go home and wash off his dirtiness. Judith! Daniel s voice shouted as I walked out into the wet mess.
Yes? I turned and looked at him who looked shocked. You re working with Lax? He backed away from me.
No. I saw you! He kissed you. He spat the words like it was poison.
I told you to leave. I said calmly.
I would never leave you. He said sweetly. Are you really the Redeemer? He looked at me skeptically. What have you seen me do, Daniel? I faced him calmly.
Turn water into wine, and wine into poison. You grew a large tree out of a mustard seed, you awake the dead and healed the cancerous. You've- Exactly, I cut him off, and yet you doubt me? I didn't mean too. He looked afraid now. He threw himself down and started worshipping me. Oh precious Daughter of The Most High God forgive my acquisition, forgive my evil thoughts, forgive me for doubting you. Oh Most High - Daniel. I said his name slowly, he looked up and stood. You are forgiven. But - It is okay. Remember, forgiveness is the key to eternal life. A man who exalts himself will be humbled and a man who humbles himself shall be exalted. I touched his face as I opened my white umbrella and went down the steps. How did the others get home? Rupert went and got his car and came back for them. They left not too long ago. Daniel and I walked back to his car. We got in and he was quiet the whole drive.
What s wrong Daniel? I questioned looking at him. His blue eyes were wet with tears. What have you done? Nothing. But I knew he has already done the unthinkable. He already told the others I was with Lax, he told them Lax kissed me, he s betrayed me. I closed my eyes, fighting back the urge to cry for him. Oh mankind, how much longer will you defy me, question me, and not think of me? Don't you know how many prophets would die for this moment? And here you are defiling it You sick, sick, nature. I cursed them mentally, but then remembered Brother also endured this. I know what you did Daniel. How? He answered afraid.
I looked at him.
Right. He said looking back at the road.
My house was approaching.
I m sorry, I didn't know. Judith please. He begged.
But I knew it was already too late, he already made up his mind to go against me. He s my traitor. he begged me even more but my mind was focused on all the pain we will endure.