"Times up Sixth Star!! The sun is starting to set."
"What already? I just woke up. How can time fly that fast?"
"Well, it has and we don't need to wait until tomorrow to make our decision. I think we have already agreed upon one."
"It's you again. I should've known. You think that carrying a shield will protect you this time? I warned you what would happen if we were to see eye to eye again. Now stay back or taste the tip of my blade."
"Sixth Star stop!!"
"It's her personality. She has woven him to be a cruel human so everytime she sees him; her personality of protection will always take over. Sixth Star, do not be alarmed. His intentions are not to seek a fight but seek peace we swear. Isn't that right Tex?"
"I said stay back!!! Aaaghh!!"
"Twong!!"
"What, I don't understand. My sword!! It..it..broke in two. Your shield is steel but surely the sword of the Spirit should've sliced through it. Is not the Holy Spirit stronger than any made object?"
"Star, come back to us. If what you thought you were carrying around this whole time were pieces of the real armor of the God then I'm sorry but you're deeply mistaken. These are just symbols and relics used to symbolize His power. It is only in the beholder that makes them powerful. They are to show you and teach you how hard it is to stay true as a warrior and nothing more."
"So, what you're saying is that when I fought all those creatures it was actually God's might and not these weapons? Then how come your shield did not break?"
"Star, this shield is the Shield of Faith. In and of itself it is just another shield but this shield is what all of us here rally under which is why this shield has seen countless battles and has survived through them all."
"How can that be? My faith is just as strong if not stronger than all of yours. You have all witnessed it to be true haven't you? Or did God turn your eyes and hearts to stone?"
"No, no! We did witness that your faith is strong but indivually eveybodys faith is strong whether it is of great or little. On their own they can lift the sword to fight off enemies but it only takes a church as a whole to be able to lift the shield for battle."
"May I entrust this shield to you and you give me your sword?"
"What are you going to do with it? I need all the pieces to make the bridge."
"We know. I just want to make it whole again. This is the top half in my left hand and the bottom half in my hand. Now watch as I bring the two together. Brothers and sisters I ask you to surround me and lay your hands on me. Now, using the strength of all of us we can…..*snap*!!! Make the sword whole again. It's not that I couldn't have wielded the sword and shield on my own. It's just that since there are more of us that means our weapons are stronger and more invincible together then apart."
"Aah. I see. Is that why in Matthew 18 it says that when two or more are gathered together in My name and agree about anything; it will be done for them by My Father in Heaven For where two or three gather in My Name, there I am with them."
"Uhh Star, you are semi correct. Yes, whenever we gather in a group then God will be present with us stronger which is why He always stresses about His church and His bride; trying to make her ready. So whenever the Church does even a small stray away from scripture then either God deals with them harshly or He sends a messenger/prophet to deal with them harshly. That is all true but the verses you are referring to deal with the topic of sin and how best to deal with it. If one person is to sin then his brother or sister must go to them and if it is resolved then great but if not then they need to go get more people as witnesses. Then if the person's sin still is not dealt with then the person needs to get someone in authority; and then lastly the Church. Now that I think about it, those verses are a little weird because wouldn't God want the sin to be brought to His churches first instead of last? Anyways if the sin is still not dealt with then that person is to be treated like a pagan and a tax collector. Then He goes on about if two or more are gathered in My Name I wil do for them as they wish; meaning the greater the people of light that means the more apt He is to hear and grant His childrens prayers."
"Ohh! Guess I am one of the many who my brother hates."
"What?"
"Nothing. I was just thinking to myself."
"If that is all it was then ok. I'll turn my shield flat and please put your sword on top and then kneel before me."
"Why? I kneel to no one but God. How dare you take the place of Him. Ye shall be cursed until ye dies."
"Woo hold on girl. That's not what I meant and probably should not have used those words. I just want to make it more official like in the knights and kings era whenever someone accomplished a journey and the king betroughed a reward on them saying do you swear to protect this kingdom?"
"Oh! In that case here you go. But might I ask why?"
"For no apparent real reason. I just always wanted to do this as a kid but never had the right moment where I felt it would be best...that is until now. Go put your armor on and come back here for your praise."
"Ok. I'll be right back."
"Tex, have we not had enough fun these past few days?"
"What? I just want to make it official. It's not going to hurt anything."
"Ok, as you wish."
"Ready!!"
"That was fast. You must be excited."
"I am honored, my lord!!"
"Let us begin.
Here on this blessed Sunday beneath the waves; a most courageous soul has entered our land and brought back the hope that once was. Her name is Sixth Star and we would like to honor you this day by presenting you with this noble sword and shield. The sword which was once broken was made whole again just like all of our hearts when she showed her bravery. Rise now miss knight and accept this token of gratitude."
"Thank you,your lordship. I have traveled many miles and many desserts but it is thanks to your hospitality that I live this day. I would be most happy and honored to repay you by serving in your royal army. Do you want me to kiss your ring or what?"
"Kiss my ring girl!! Kissing is only for those underneath the lord but through your bravery you have shown that it should be I that kiss your ring. Now please place your hand on the sword and repeat after me. I knight Six Star."
"I knight Six Star."
"Herby take this sword and shield."
"Herby take this sword and shield."
"And to protect it as long as I live."
"And to protect it as long as I live."
"Through blood and hardship."
"Through blood and hardship."
"Through trials and pain."
"Through trials and pain."
"I will protect His Kingdom."
"I will protect His Kingdom."
"Till death do us part."
"Till death do us part."
"So help me God."
"So help me God."
"Tex, do you know anything about knights and infentry? At last I say you do not, for if you did you would not be saying wedding vows instead of a knight's pledge."
" Are not both the vows the same? Both swear allegiance to each other and each other alone. They profess to love and fight for each other until death ever so do them apart."
"When you put it like that then please by all means...continue."
"Thank you. Do you swear to protect this army against all battles and foes?"
"I promise to lead you faithfully into battle but as for the victor I cannot promise that for the battle belongs to the Lord."
"Wise girl. You are ready!! Would you have us march to the surface tonight or wait till day where the light is brighter?"
" What do we need light for since we are the light. If all of your faith is great then we can leave right now."
"How?"
"Everybody form a line lengthwise; hold hands and then repeat with me."
"You have not steered us wrong so far so for that we tust you."
"Ready!"
"Ready!!"