Chapter Three- The Archangels
Archangels… the four highest beings, and Arceus' closest followers. Gabriel, the archangel of music and water; Michael, the archangel of winds and learning; Raphael, the archangel of healing, and Uriel, the archangel of war and flames.
"You see, many years ago, us retributors had to directly fight these heavenly beings. Much like how we work for Giratina, they work for Arceus. They kill unholy beings like us and our prey."
Cain frowned at the story Vince had explained to him. "Archangels? Like those things with wings?"
"Don't joke about it," said Blade. "We have not met one yet, any of us. But I guarantee you they are out there, reincarnated." The Gallade peered out the window. "They are possibly the four most dangerous Pokemon in the living world, granted super powers by Arceus."
Gail sighed. "In the time I have been a retributor, I have not caught whiff of one yet. But there certainly is reason to be scared, Cain."
"Ay, they are the only beings, aside from the gods themselves, that can finish us retributors. For good."
"Yeah. We don't know what form they are in, but we know they are protected with holy guidance. Whenever we go on an outing, we must be careful. Next alert, you get your first chance," said Blade.
"Oh." He felt his heart sink. "Alright…"
Vince frowned. "For a former assassin, you seem remarkably unhappy about that."
"Well," he began, "Blade decimated the guy. Like it was nothing. I mean, I've never been able to kill that savagely…"
Blade patted him on the back. "You'll be fine, bud. Anyways, have you been sword-trained…?"
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"I've got 'em."
"Oh really?" The four other pokemon murmured among themselves. "Where's Alpheus?" asked one of them in a deep, masculine voice.
"He's is checking with lord Arceus, " said a delicate female voice. "He knows what to do," she said softly.
Another female snorted. "Yeah right, Theia. He nearly killed us all just trying to kill a-"
"But he didn't, Rhea. We escaped with no injuries."
"Hmph." Rhea crossed her arms and frowned.
"I'm getting bored," said Agni, the one who had spoken initially. "We need to kill something."
"Don't worry, I'm here." Alpheus stepped into the hall, his tail flowing behind him. "Agni, I've got word that the demons are nearby."
"Hmm… how are we going to attack them?" asked Agni. The fire-type was sharpening his sword now. He held it in the light, then put it back in its sheath after he was satisfied.
"Alpheus… are we going to do an all out attack?" asked Theia.
The water-type thought about it. He held out his stone, and it floated in the air, glowing. "Gabriel, you heard the girl. What should we do?"
"I don't know, Alpheus… lord Arceus is god, but… well…" The voice radiated from the stone, and the others all listened. "I think it would be best if we be very careful with this. Demons can be unpredictable. Maybe only you and two negotiators? Just in case? I can communicate with your angel stones if necessary."
"Hmm… very well… Theia and Agni, you two come with me."
The psychic and fire types both nodded. "Of course," said Theia, while Agni simply grinned.
"Let's kill some demons."
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"Alright, Cain… we've got it. An Espeon… she's currently in the park a block north of here. We'll back you up, just in case…"
Cain flared his dark aura. Sorry, Espeon. I'll make this as quick as possible.
The five quickly made their way to the park. Cain looked at the others, who nodded in encouragement. He took a deep breath, then held out his sword, a gift from Blade. He had practiced a little bit, and even impressed Blade. He walked through the park, along the main path. Nobody seemed to notice him, as they should. Finally, he saw her; a young Espeon sitting on a bench. She didn't seem to notice him.
He took a deep breath, then slowly charged a dark pulse in his palm. "I'm sorry." He spoke loudly and she looked up.
"You're sorry?" She chuckled.
A flash of light erupted, and he flinched away, losing his stored energy. "What the-"
The light subsided, leaving the Espeon armored, and holding a staff in one hand. "You're one of the devils… and you know what they say; the devil's in the details!" Her eyes glowed pink, and with a wave of her arms, Cain was launched backwards with a force of telekinetic energy. He hit a tree hard, and got up, a little dizzy.
"I never hit girls, but that's it!" He summoned numerous small dark pulses like bullets, and launched the wave of darkness at her. She let out a hum, and the staff surrounded her with a wave of holy energy, blocking his attack. She quickly launched a ball of psychic energy, which he barely avoided. Then he felt the tip of her staff against his throat, and gulped.
"Sorry about this."
Sorry, Kate… I won't see you again…
He thought he was done for, but heard another voice, and felt the staff move off his throat. "Gah!" He opened his eyes to see Espeon had been knocked off him by Vince.
The Samurott narrowed his eyes. "An Archangel… Raphael, from what I've read in the scrolls."
The Espeon got up, a cut along her side. "Yes. I'm Theia, the incarnation of Raphael."
Then out of the shadows stepped a Flareon, sword in hand. He smiled, eyes cold and distant. "I am Agni, form of Uriel. "Ready to die, kiddies?"
Then out of the air formed the shape of a Vaporeon. "Stay calm, Agni." His voice had warning laced in the icy tone of his voice. "I am Alpheus." He half expected him to merge with his archangel's form, but he didn't.
"Cain!" He heard the voices of the other three retributors behind him. Blade, Liz, and Gail all stood next to him and Vince.
"Hmm…" The Vaporeon stared at them. "I see… Theia, Agni, we'll be leaving now." He turned to Cain. "Umbreon, we will meet again soon. Don't view this as weakness; we can beat you now. But now is not the time. Let's go." And with that, the three disappeared with a flash.
"Who were they?" asked Liz.
"Our arch enemies; the archangels."
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