Lucifer Morningstar. Raven blurted out.
Lucifer. Laura gasp.
The devil. George added.
What's a devil? Raven asked curiously, he is suprise by their reactions to what he said. He could sense the tension in the air.
Lucifer, according to Bible is an angel who rebelled against God, and he was cast into hell. Grandpa explained.
I know, that is why I left heaven to meet him in hell, contrary to God's command, so I was cast into the haions. Raven said.
He could sense the tension and discomfort in the air. He thought of manipulating them to forget or to change the topic. But that would morally wrong. He thought. So he decided to deal with it that way.
What's "the haions". Laura asked curiously.
It's a blackhole at the feet of heaven, were someone goes into a deep slumber. Raven replied.
Time doesn't pass there. He added.
So how long did you slept there. Susan.
Raven grins. Long enough to loose track of history.
Wait a minute, so you are saying you literally don't know anything that has happened since the beginning of time. George asked curiously.
Raven nods. I am afraid so.
Awkward! Laura exclaimed.
Grandpa sighs. Maybe I could get you a Bible or one of those religious books, that would be a good place to start.
That would be nice of you. Raven said.
I would be going to New York tomorrow. Susan announced.
Grandpa frowns. Why so soon?
There was a meteor shower, this morning and, Snapper wants me to use my reporting skills into some good use. He believes I am wasting myself coming here.
Grandpa groans.
Can we come with you Mom. George asked eagerly.
Yes Mom, let George go with you. Laura said.
I'm afraid no. There is a larger piece of meteor still hovering New York. Susan said.
If it isn't safe for us, then it can't be safe for you either. George concluded.
Yes Mom. Laura said.
Don't worry sweety, I will be okay. Susan assured.
Raven who wanted to ask questions, read their, minds to get the answers he needed.
But, what broke the meteor into piece last night. George wondered.
Laura shrugs, then stares at Raven deeply.
No, if you wondering if I did anything. Raven defended.
I didn't think so. Laura assured.
George phone rings.
What did I say about bringing your phones for lunch. Grandma scolds.
Sorry ma. George apologize as he left the dinning room.
Laura got up, arranged and carried the dirty plates and leftover to the kitchen.
Thanks for the meal. Raven said as he grins.
George enters.
George who was it. Laura asked.
It was Tyler. George said. He said there was a meteor shower in New York. And another meteor will reach the sea at twilight.
If it does reach the sea, won't New York and other cities in the coastline be washed away. Laura asked curiously.
At this an awkward silences followed.
This Tyler, he is so dear to you isn't he. Raven said breaking the silence.
He is my best friend. George said emotionally.
Then New York we go. Raven concluded.
How, it is 8 hours drive from here, we would be too late. Laura reminded.
I could teleport us there.
Really. George exclaimed.
What are we going to do in New York. Laura asked.
Mom, needs to get to Snapper, and I Tyler. George snapped.
Then you all drown together. Laura said.
Wait, so that meteor is just gonna hit the seas, nobody is doing anything about it. Raven said.
What else, we just wait for the impact. If we survive, life goes on. If we don't. Grandpa shrugs. We end up in whatever afterlife we believe in.
Uhm... I'm gonna catch it. Raven said confidently.
Laura scoffs. Ok, you are kidding right.
Raven frowns.
No his not bluffing. George said.
No I am not. Raven concluded.
That would be dangerous. Grandpa warns.
For a human, yes. But not for an angel. I am immortal remember. Raven snaps.
Says the one who couldn't get of the bed 30 minutes back. George teases.
Raven fum anger.
If you do that Raven, mankind will forever be indebted to you. Susan said.
No, I'm not doing it for mankind. It's kind of to save my ego. Raven said.
Angels have ego. Grandma asked surprised.
Sure do. You see it would be awful that, I am on Earth and a meteor hits the sea and drown thousands of people.
You forget that you were on Earth when the meteor shower hits New York this morning. George reminds.
I was unconscious. Raven snapped.
So, it's all about ego. Not love for life? Laura asked.
Sort of. Raven said.
You are hilarious.
Are we just going to sit here or aren't we going anymore. Raven asked.
Okay, I will go get my stuff. Susan said.
Me too. George added.
Laura sat staring at Raven.
Don't you intend going. He asked.
No, I've got better things to do than chasing meteors and ego.
Ouch! Raven exclaimed. I didn't see that coming.
Susan and George came back. Susan now with her handbag holding her handnote and George with a sweater.
So, how do we start. Susan asked childishly.
Raven smirks at her.
Laura hates the smirks he gave to her mom, why would he do that she thought.
With a step. He said getting up, but he staggers a bit before standing upright.
Are you sure you can do this? George asked.
Yeah sure. He said.
Raven place his arms on George's shoulder, and motioned for Susan who came closer and he place the other on hers.
This better go quick. Laura thought seeing the sight of her mom on another man's arms.
I would close my eyes if I were you. Raven announced.
Susan and George close there eyes, then they felt a sudden warm air swirl around them.
You can open your eyes now. Raven informed.
They opened their eyes, that was quick Susan said with her hand on her temple as she hissed.
You felt it too, did't you? George said with his hand on his temple too.
Don't worry you will get used to it after 3 to 5 times of transporting through that mode.
They looked around, they were on the streets of New York.
Contrary to what they expect, the place was as if nothing happened in the morning. People still going around doing their various business, the streets and buildings still intact. They had expected smoky atmosphere, few people, spoiled road and buildings. And yes the meteor explosion had sent a lot of shock wave, but it seemed only the glasses of a few building were affected.
Hmm. Raven hums. So this is New York.
It is. Susan said.
Where are we off to first. George asked.
What do you mean we or first. You and Raven will go visit Tyler while I will go to work.
But.....
No but, is isn't formal going to work with a kid. Susan concludes. Taxi!
A taxi came to halt in front of her, then she got in.
So, we are on our own now. Raven said.
Could you do, that your vudo magic thing to get us out of here. George asked.
No!
Why?
Angels do not use their powers in such a way. We use it due to necessity. Raven said.
So you won't do it.
Yes. We go by leg then. Raven answered.
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After about ten miniutes of long walk, they came to a building which was destroyed. They stared at it.
Guess this is one of the few destruction caused by the meteor. George remarked.
Yeah....I can tell. Raven added.
Raven could see that he got the attention of everyone. They all stared at him with their mouths wide open, he could hear the giggling of the girls they passed, if he looks back at them, he would see their cheeks flush. The men were not left at, they were all amazed by his beauty. People bumped into one another from staring at him, it does nothing but amused him.
Although, he had suppressed the glows of his eyes with his powers, they were still so captivating, his walking steps were so gorgeous, that George who walked beside him look like an untrained idiot.
His dressing also fitted his natural flawless beauty, his spotless white pants with linings and bands made from pure gold. His white T-shirt with equally white jacket with gold linings on them.
His and angel. A woman thought.
George on the other hand seemed not to care, what mattered to him that he was one of the most luckiest kids on Earth,to be walking side by side an actual angel. No one ever got that lucky in a life time.
Here we are. He said as he stopped at the feet of a huge mansion.
Your friend lives here. Raven asked.
Yeah he does, our home is only 30 minutes walk from here.
George taps the door gently.
The door opens.
George! Tyler exclaimed.
Hey buddy. George said as he threw his arms around Tyler.
Tyler noticed Raven, his Jaws fell, he had never admired a man before in his life, but this man caught his breath. Gasps.
Hello friend. He eventually said.
Hi Tyler, I can see that you two are really close. He said.
Tyler?! Tyler said as he gave George a questioning look.
He talks about you alot. Raven said in defense of George.
Oh, I never knew you cared. He said staring at George who bends his head in embarrassment.
And you are. Tyler asked.
Raven. Raven blurted out.
Ok Raven, it's nice meeting you. Tyler said stretching out his hands for a handshake.
The pleasure is mine. Raven said receiving his handshake.
It's a surprise seeing you George. The last 30 minutes you were in Ohio, now New York. Tyler said curiously.
Uhm... I.... George stops as Raven interrupted.
Is a horrible liar. Raven said.
Tyler shrugs.
Where you going somewhere? George asked.
Yeah,
Where.
Sen-corp, We have a meeting there. Tyler said.
You intend to use the positron canon on Sen-corp tower to incinerate the meteor. Raven blurted out.
Yes, Tyler said. Wait a minute how did you know, it was suppose to be a secret mission.
Instincts. Raven said as he grins.
George stares at Raven. Show off he muttered to himself.
Do you mind we follow. George offered.
Since you do know, you can. Tyler said.
Cool! George exclaimed.
Fred, we should go now. Tyler said referring to Fred who was at the far end with the car, a ferari laferari car.
They all got into the car and left.
At Sen-corp, various men and agents of various callibers and ranks, sat round a huge table, in a room with huge windows starting from ceilling to the ground, the rays of the sun brightens the room, the window had dark curtains.
Tyler enters the room, followed by George and Raven.
Unlike other men, Tyler is the youngest while the others range from 40-60. On this particular day, Tyler wore a red and black fitted suit. His black curly hair hangs on his shoulders, they look greasy reflecting the sun's rays. He has a oval face, straight nose, pink lips and adorable green eyes like an emerald. He clearly was good looking.
George and Raven stopped at the door post as they saw Tyler move in and got sited.
Sorry I am late he began, I ran into a few friends of mine. He apologized.
Keep your apologies to yourself, and let's go straight to the business of the day. A man said.
Tyler got up from his sit, removing a pen like remote from his breast pocket, he pressed it, and the black curtains close followed by the lighting up of the projector.
He began. My father made a positron canon before, he died. But he was unable to complete it. Well I did, due to the situation we have at hand.....
George stares at his friend Tyler, with so much admiration, the way he talked to this men and the way he answered there questions, George wasn't sure he could muster such courage even after years of preparation.
So you are saying the positron canon, would incinerate this meteor, into bits. Ask a man in his early 50's.
Absolutely, into tiny bits fair enough not to cause any damage. Tyler responds.
Raven was surprised how a young human like Tyler could muster such intelligence and courage.
As Raven stares, images flashed through his minds, he saw to the positron canon being fired at the meteor, he saw it hit the meteor, tearing it into bits, but the positron canon, exploded slightly and got faulty, then he saw meteors raining heavily on New York destroying everything in it's part. Raven is breathing heavily and panting for breath.
Raven, Raven. George called out disrupting his vision, as he noticed his changed mode. What is it ?
Raven still panting as his eyes begins to glow out.
Snap out of it Raven, you can't do that here .
His eyes returns back to normal. Tyler shouldn't use the positron canon. Raven blurted out.
George eyes widens. Why?Â
He just shouldn't use it, we have to tell Tyler. Raven said.
Before George could say anything, Raven was already in the meeting room.
Hello everyone, I was just wondering. Where will the meteor piece go. Raven asked.
They all kept quite looking at him, there Jaws fell, in amazement.
Raven could you go outside pls, we are kinda in the middle of something here. Tyler said in a whisper.
Well I say we don't use the positron canon, it could get damaged when it hadn't even had any effect on the meteor. And how are you so sure your technology can solve this. Raven said.
The men still stared at him, he surely was the most beautiful being they have ever meant.
And what do you suppose, we do. A man asked.
Raven shrugs, not knowing what to tell them.
Tyler took Raven by the hands outside the meeting room.
Do you have to ruin the meeting. Tyler ask confused.
No I didn't I am just trying to help. Raven defended.
George, take your weird friend and get out of here. Tyler said fuming anger, then enters the room.
I am so sorry about that, I think we can get back to what we are doing. Tyler apologized to the men.
George took, Raven away from the meeting room, far to the hallway.
Stay here, how could you step into the meeting like that. George scolds.
Well if it is a matter of life and death, I should. Raven snaps.
What are you even talking about? George asked.
I saw a vision, I don't know how but I did. If Tyler fires that positron canon, it would do a lot more damage than repair. Raven said.
Thats it?
George I know this is weird for humans, but trust me. Raven said convincingly.
Ok, ok. So what do you suggest we do. George asked.
I can't say we should tell Tyler, he won't listen. Raven pointed out.
I know, what else. George asked confuse.
Then the voices of Tyler and the other men are heard, they entered the elevator as they made for the positron canon.
I think, we destroy it. Raven snapped.
Destroy it?! George exclaimed.
Raven looks at George, he could already see the image of how George met by destroying.
No, not like that. We could, make it go faulty, and then enough time before the meteor reaches Earth's atmosphere.