Sixty-One:
The mysterious man came closer to us and I couldn't help but to ask him right away when he stands before us.
"Wh-who are you?"
"I'm Angel Zamariel, the first-born Angel of God." He answered my question before adding. "And I am here to bring you to my Lord. The man that you've met before the house that you were staying has been destroyed."
'The man that I met… I don't get what he meant.'
'He already gave you his name, my dear. Although, it came from your past memories, still you will remember him. And now I'm here to bring you to him personally.'
"Who are you talking about?" Almos asked.
"You all know who I'm talking about. And we don't have much time left to tackle things here, we need to go."
'Wait, what did he just said? An Angel… and he is the first born. However, I didn't see his wings as he came down earlier. How is it possible?'
'My dear, the origin of Angels has no wings from the very beginning when God created us. However, when Humans saw us coming from the sky above because it was a mystery and couldn't explain things that are unexplainable. They thought and believed that we have wings like birds that can fly up in the sky. But we're not from the beginning… because Humans already blessed us wings the reason why the seven archangels have it and the others too. Like Almos and Asim, they were born with wings as you already know.'
"And Azazel is the same as you are Zamariel. He is also a wingless Angel." It was Ilmatar who speaks. "And right now, he is sending more and more of his allies to this realm as we speak."
"The reason why our Lord send me here to bring you all to his kingdom."
"How about the Erix Realm?" Dione asked.
"Nothing to worry, the Archangels are already in front of the gate to welcome the second wave of Azazel's disciples. Also, our Lord already put a stronger shield around the Erix Realm not even Azazel's artifact can penetrate the new barrier."
"Good to hear that." Ilmatar answered. "So, can we go now?"
"Yes, indeed. My lady," he returned his eyes back at me. "Hold on to Almos tightly, because as Human, you won't be able to stand the trance of our journey. It will make you feel like you travel for a thousand years while on us, it will only be for a second. So, hold on tight and keep your eyes close, it will help you not to feel nausea once we reach the kingdom of our lord."
It's a warning, I know yet, knowing I'll be with Almos on this journey. I feel at ease and I already given him my full trust even before we went to that realm.
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Kingdom of Heaven
"We're here." Finally, I heard Almos voice and slowly I open my eyes only to welcome a new place.
If Erix Realm is magnificent from the outside and to the inside, then the kingdom that Zamariel mention is unexplainable glorious and blessed. All I can see is a shade of pure light, it's hard to describe by words but this whole place is heaven.
"This is the universe." It was Zamariel who speaks. "Where heaven resides… From nothingness to existence this is everything." As he ended, the wind suddenly blows stronger as an invisible portal opens in front of us and before I knew it, we were floating in vast darkness. If Almos wasn't by my side, I would just scream because when I saw what was at my feet, I saw an endless abyss.
I feel like, we entered an endless void after showing us an existence of everything. The things that a normal Human will think as death will come to their doorstep.
"You have nothing to worry about, Jeanne." Almos whispered to my ears. "This isn't just a void. Look around with ease and calm, you will see what I mean."
In silence, I do as he said and takes a deep breath before I looked around. Gradually, I can see what he means.
Small little lights cautiously showing through the darkness, yes they were small but enough to light up the blankness of the space. They are like stars that shine above the night sky though the only difference is that I am standing on it not inside the Earth.
"Now, follow me to the Ninth Kingdom of Heaven." Zamariel announced and we all followed in silence though questions begin to grow deep within me.
…
'I know you have a lot of questions, Jeanne.'
Suddenly I heard Dione's voice and quickly turned my sight to her because I'm afraid everyone heard what she just said.
'Nothing to worry about, I block our connections from them. So, it was only the two of us can communicate freely without them knowing. Not even Almos can hear us.'
'But why and how did you do this?'
'I'm a Moon Goddess. Communication isn't my problem.'
Now I understand. 'So, can you explain to me what does he mean by the Ninth Kingdom? Are the realms of Angels different from Gods and Goddesses?' I curiously asked.
'Realms or Kingdoms. They were just the same, just different by names and owners. Realms outside the Heavens are closer to Earth and to all Living Beings. While, the Kingdom of Heaven is far from everything it was created. An unreachable place to go and only death can reach these places.' She stated and paused for a while before she continued. 'In this place, there are nine Kingdom of Heaven. One of each ruled by Father's first nine children before the other Gods and Goddesses was born.'
'Then, where does your Father live?'
'Anywhere. Everywhere. Nowhere. He's the light and the dark, he is the universe and the universe is he. It's hard for a human like you to understand but our Father lives in all who knows, believe and acknowledge him.'
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