"I am sorry you had to see that." Celestia said taking a seat in the carriage whilst Azriel took a seat across her quietly. He nodded in understanding.
"Well did you perhaps see Mael when you were coming?"She shifted in her seat. He rose a brow at her amused. There was no way she knew that they were one person.
" Why what happened? "He asked in attempt to tease her aware of the situation between them. She coughed awkwardly hiding a blush and looked away before muttering lowly.
" Nothing..happened. "Her eyes widened and she held his hands suddenly." What happens when an Archangel drinks wine or alcohol ?"She asked seriously unaware of their position.
His eyes moved to her hands gripping his and he eyed her."Well it depends but they would get into trouble. They are pure creatures aren't they?"
"They would have to get purified or they can rid of it themselves but they least get intoxicated." He said. She nodded at the new information. That means he wouldn't get into trouble because of her. At least she could sigh in relief.
She heard him cough and her eyes followed his line of sight." Oh am sorry!" She pulled away from him like he was a plague.
" I thought you would be indifferent and aloof. "She looked at Azriel once again. He gave her an amused smile." What made you think so? " He chuckled.
" Hera told us to be wary of you."He rose an eyebrow at her reasoning." Don't you think that it's rude of you to judge a person based on rumors?"He asked her. She opened her mouth to speak but shut it.
He was right. She hardly knew him yet here she was judging him. " Thought so."He said eyeing her fidgety fingers.
She looked away from him to the window behind." Do I look scary now? "He sat comfortably gazing at her with a charming smile. She tilted her head at him confused and shook her head.
" No, I don't think so but you have this presence that reminds me about someone but I can't put a finger to it." She said pausing to think but gave up when nothing came to mind.
" Neylar what do you think?" She raised her staring into her silver eyes.
Neylar blinked back at her." I guess you don't know either. "She placed her back on her lap.
He leaned closer to her that their noses were almost touching." Your really impressive. "He commented leaning back in his seat and closed his eyes. She blinked her eyes and stared hard at him.
Maybe he wasn't bad at all. She thought or so she thought....
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She sat in her new office and stared blankly at the wall. The place was beautiful but it couldn't beat her Temple. This place lacked warmth she observed. Everyone here seemed too stiff. Anytime she tried talking to one of the angels, they gave her a blank look and ignored her.
Well she understood their hate towards her but she didn't like it here: they should understand she was forced. Her mind drifted to Eros. She hoped that he was fine. She sighed again tapping her fingers impatiently on the table.
Also, Mael had disappeared since they arrived anytime she asked Azriel he would brush it off saying he was on some errand. As if, she believed that but she let it off.
The other Archangels were friendly. The twins seemed to take a strong liking to her. Who could resist them, they were too adorable. She sighed dreamily.
"What are you thinking of making a face like that?" Mael said from the door. She jolted resulting in her hitting the table. "Oh Mael, where were you?" She coughed.
"I had some errands to attend to." He replied holding her favorite dessert. "Yeah Azriel told me that." She eyed the cake hungrily.
"Azriel?" He questioned her. She at him as if he had grown two heads. Didn't he know their leader's name. "Your leader." She said taking the cake from him and muttered a smallbthank you. "Oh I see." He smiled earning a scowl from her.
"What?" She asked. "It's that he doesn't give his name out like that. He prefers to be mysterious." She nodded her head.
"You must be special." He commented earning a frown from her. "Please keep your flattery to yourself." He rose his brow at her.
"He told me that you were looking for me."
"Yes now that you're here, do you know where I can go for a flying spree." She asking pointing to her glowing shoulder blade.
"I've been having this itch here almost they're about to sprout anytime." She flexed her shoulder at the uncomfortable feeling. "And it comes with a terrible headache." She whined. She was fine before she arrived.
'I think you're getting close to the rebirth.' Neylar said checking her back.
"What really !" She snapped surprising Neylar and Mael. She sat down and said an apology.
'Yes, I think that he has to know.'Neylar glanced at Mael who watched them oblivious to their silent discussion. "No way, brother doesn't even know. I mean what is the difference when I'll be gone soon." She whispered to Neylar.' So what?'
' If you don't I'll tell him . 'Neylar threatened fed up of her stubbornness. "Fine I will." She rolled her eyes. "Mael shouldn't we get going?" He moved to the door expectantly. She followed him to a clearing.
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"I didn't know that this place exists." She commented. "It's a place that I made myself." He answered her question.
It was filled with fireflies and a huge tree stood in the center of the clearing. Her feet made contact with the soft yet moist carpet grass.
"This is amazing Mael!" She squealed excited. The place was more alive with the dark sky. She felt she could count the stars and never get tired. Mael smiled content she was enjoying herself.
She knelt under the huge tree and hummed whilst her eyes closed unconsciously. She felt the uncomfortable feeling dawn on her. The more she thought about it the more the itch on her back felt unbearable.
"Are you having trouble Celestia?" Mael knelt beside her. She glared at him. He touched her shoulder and she yelped. "That's weird. I feel weird when you do that.." A blush crept on her cheeks.
"After this...I have to tell you something." She said breathless . She didn't know how long she knelt panting but she felt her wings sprout out one by one. Each one sending waves of pain all
over her body.
They wrapped her entire body like a cocoon for hours."This would take time ."Neylar popped beside Mael.
He gave her a light pet." I see. "He commented lightly glancing at the cocoon. It was shiny and he could see the outline of her figure.
He sighed leaning against the tree.
" Something important? "
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**********end of chapter ***********
Hope you enjoyed this part!
Mannnn i could use some break am really exhausted and sleepy. *yawn*
Anyways if you find any mistakes please forgive me am sleepy right now. :O
Stay safe.
Love,
The author 💞