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heavily
involved in activities offering guidance to a group of mortal teenagers who had
lost their way. Since he was only twenty one, most of them could relate to him,
and were comfortable opening up about their problems.
      “I may be able to sneak away for a few hours,”
Gabriel said.
    “We’re supposed to go
to Caspian’s wedding in Utopia the day after tomorrow; maybe you could come for
a little while.   Me and Tracy have been
practicing some new dance moves,” Bren said, trying to persuade the archangel
to spend more time with her.
    “We’ll see,” Gabriel
responded, though he was certain Michael would never allow him to attend the
ceremony.
    Bren wrapped her arms
around him, and Gabriel kissed both of the girls on the cheek.   After seeing them to the door, they watched
as the archangels sped towards the park, leaving behind a faint impression of
white smoke.  

Chapter 3

 
    When Michael and Gabriel
returned to Heaven, the memories of the war came flooding back as they walked
through the Valley of Death. Its golden street was a reminder of their brothers
and sisters who died during Lucifer’s insurrection.
    As they continued on,
they found Esra sitting on a marble bench outside the Vale of Tombs.
    The lush purple garden
housed all the Angels of the Tier, who had been sleeping since the war.
Surrounded by oak and maple trees, it was also home to the feathered guardians,
who kept a constant vigil, and expressed their grief in a soft song of lament.
    Wildflowers and
thistles grew in a circular pattern, and the pleasing scent of freesia and
lavender filled the air.
    The seer looked up as
they approached.
    Michael gave a faint
smile before he walked over to his wife’s coffin, and placed his hand on the
glass lid.
    He wanted desperately
to hear Kaelariel’s voice again.
    Wearing a simple, white
cotton gown trimmed in violet; her golden curls were draped loosely over her
chest, while a crown of purple lilies garlanded her head.  
    “Did Lucifer see Aura
today?” Esra asked.
    “No, she wasn’t in
Aeden, but he knows Bree and Tercia are alive. Does Aura remember anything
about her past yet?” Gabriel asked.
    “Bren and Tracy,” Esra
corrected him. “I have been blocking some of Aura’s visions. I’m not certain
she is ready to accept the truth.”
    “Lucifer will find her
sooner or later. Do you think it’s a good idea to continue to suppress her
memories?”
    Esra smiled.
    “It is a weak block.
Our Father removed Aura’s veil when she was reborn, and he transferred a great
many powers to her; powers that will most certainly be tested by Lucifer and
his disciples. As Aura grows stronger, her memories and abilities will return.”
    “There is little
Lucifer can do without Bodhi’s bow,” Michael said as he rejoined them.
    Esra’s brow creased and
Gabriel noticed a crack in her voice when she spoke.
    “Lucifer may not be
able to harm our children, but there are others to consider. Not all the
angel-bloods have the same strengths. Many have had their blood weakened by the
mortals they married. Their children have some protection, but it is no match
for the dark one or his minions.”
    “We are forbidden from
interfering unless the fallen wage another war against Heaven,” Michael said as
he joined the pair.
      “What of Bren and Tracy?” Gabriel demanded.
“Am I to lose them a second time?   Is
killing those who share our blood not a direct attack on Heaven?   If Lucifer finds the bow, and returns power
to the dagger and the whip, do you think my little ones can defend themselves
against those weapons?”
    Esra gently caressed
her brother’s cheek.
    “You were there the day
they came back. Did you not remove their veils and transfer your powers to
them?”
    Gabriel nodded.
    “Each can call for your
swords, though from what I’ve seen, Tracy is more adept with a bow and arrow,”
Esra said. “Do not concern yourself about their well-being. They would not have
been reincarnated, if