Mark: Chris, we are all very happy, you we're able to make it out of the Mental Expansion ok.
And very amazed at what you were able to accomplish
We are truly blessed to have you on our team
Chris: Thank you but, I don't deserve all the praise, besides there were three other angels that completed it as well as me.
Mark: Yes, them, including Jake but, your session in the dimension put you at a greater risk, then all the rest, and your demon was particularly unusual to say the least
Chris: Wait Jake passed, Hell Yeah
Unusual
What do you mean, unusual
Mark: Michael has sent me to bring you to him so he can explain it to you, personally.
The man led Chris to the timple
There he met up with Michael,Peter, Jake, and the three other angels that passed
Jake: Hey, Congrats again bro
Chris: Yeah thanks, You too
Michael: Chris thank you for coming on such short notice, I know you probably hadn't had a chance to properly rest yet
Having just finished your trial not even fifteen minutes ago
I'm Sorry but I wouldn't have called you here if the matter wasn't so urgent.
Chris: I understand
Michael: Now the reason why I've called you all here is because of the last few tragedies that have happened.
Three Angels died in the mental expansion
It was the three angels that was in the same group as you, Chris, as well as you Jake.
Chris: What, How.
Peter: We believe the dimension was tampered with, by none other than Cronus
Jake: How is that even possible
Peter: That's what we're trying to figure out
The angels died by there Demons
Michael: They cried for help but, I couldn't save them, I tried to pull them out but what ever was placed on the dimension absorbs power to make it's self stronger
We could only listen in horror while they were being killed
Peter: We believe the dimension is cursed, with some kinda enchanted spell, enhancing any demons with in and forbidding any one from the outside world to interfere with anything on the inside
That includes pulling anyone out
Michael: Yes and until we can figure out how to break the curse, the dimension will be sealed and locked away in a book, that I've already hidden
Chris: Damn
Michael: Yes but that's not all, Cronus or whoever put this spell on this dimension, was not expecting any survivors
Michael: Chris your demon was in a whole different category of its own, it was not supposed to be able to speak if it had that type of intelligence there's no telling what it was capable of
And the fact that you were able to beat it means you are truly one extraordinary man.
Chris: Thank you but I couldn't have done it without my friends and family.
Michael: With that being said, Peter and I would like you to take lead in this whole operation
That means with Chris leading the team, none of you are to do anything with out running it by him first
Eric: WHAT
Judas: Calm down Eric.
Eric: NO I WAS SUPPOSED TO...
Michael: Eric be silent
Eric: BUT
Michael: Be silent
Chris: Are you serious
Michael: Yes, that is, if you will except my offer
Chris: HELL YEAH I DO
I mean, yes, I would be honored
Michael: Great
Michael: Peter will give you details about his journey to the dimension, from there You and you're team will come up with a plan.
You make the plan and I'll give you the tool's you'll need to see it through.
After that we will have a feast to celebrate our new warriors
For tomorrow will be the day we put your plan to action.
All: Yes sir
Michael: Good, I will leave you to it
Michael left the room
Jake: Holy shit congrats bro
Chris: Thanks Man, I'm so nervous
Jake: Don't be, you'll be great bro
Chris: Thanks
Jake: Of course
Angel: Hello Chris, I'm Lucifer, congratulations on your promotion
Chris: Thanks this is Jake
Lucifer: Hey Jake, this is Judas
Judas: Hi
Lucifer: And the bitter man over there is Eric
Jake: Hey, is it Kool if I call you Lucy
Lucifer: Yeah call me whatever you want we're family now
Lucifer said giving a friendly grin as he put his hand on their shoulder's
Jake: Ok, Kool
Peter: Ok class if you're all down introducing yourselves my name is Peter I will be helping you make this plan, as well as letting you know how you did in the trials.
They all walked over to Peter
Peter: Ok so first off time works differently in there than it does out here
For every Hour out here it's a day in there
Peter: Eric You had the fastest time of 30mins
Peter: Lucifer 58 minutes
Judas 47 minutes
Jake 2hrs and 30mins
And Chris 3hrs exactly
Chris: Damn you guys must have really knew what you were doing.
Lucifer: No We're just lucky we didn't have to fight something like your demon
Chris: Yeah, right
Peter: You all did a Great job but now comes the real test.
The demons I fought back there was unlike anything I've ever seen before with power far beyond anything man made
So much so that none of my team's weapons worked not a sword not a gun not a damn thing
If anything it only slowed them down, which pissed them off even more
But luckily, by the grace of God you all have divine weapons and spiritual energy, which is the only thing that can take them things down for good
But let's not get ahead of ourselves, this is only a searching and rescue mission
You are to find the angels that survived and bring them back home, do not engage in combat with Cronus or the demons
If you have to defend yourself, do that but try to stay under the radar
Do not worry about the book just yet, once we get everyone to safety
We will regroup and come up with another plan of attack
But you have to live to fight another day first
Michael says he's going to be giving you guys something to help you get through this mission.
He'll give it to you guys tomorrow, tonight enjoy yourself, spend time with your family and friends, because tomorrow you will be going into battle.
We'll meet back here at noon so until then have a goodnight.
All: Yes sir
The Angels left the room.
Lucifer: Have a good night guys, see you tomorrow
Chris: Yeah, you too, see yeah
The three walked off together
Chris: Did you find that kinda weird that all of them got through the trials in under an hour
Jake: Yeah but, your Demon was on a nother level of power entirely
Chris: what about your demon, was it able to speak
Jake: Well No
Chris: and how long did it take you to beat it
Jake: a little over 2 hours
Chris: See, it almost seemed like they knew what to do before they even got in their
Jake: Well Michael did brief us on what to do when we went in
Chris: No, this is different
I wish we were able to see when actually happened in their trials
Jake: What, you think they cheated or something?
Chris: I'm not sure and what about the dimension going on lockdown right after they came out
Jake: Yeah, that, I can admit is way too much of a coincidence
Chris: I don't think we were supposed to survive our trials, I think somebody wanted us out of the picture and I kinda think them three had something to do with it
Jake: Wow, and I thought I was supposed to be the paranoid one
Chris: What you don't believe me
Jake: No I do but you have to admit, this does sound a little crazy.
Chris: Yeah I know but these days, you can't be too sure about anything
Jake: I'll tell you what, how about we enjoy ourselves tonight and worry about all this tomorrow, we do deserve a break
Chris: Yeah I guess you're right
Jake: Hey race you to your place the first one there gets to tell Rachel about the meeting
Chris: Your on
Later that night Chris was talking to Rachel about his suspicions
Chris: I'm telling you I have a bad feeling about these guys.
Rachel: Chris, Can you please just forget about it just for tonight
Rachel: You can do your investigation all you want later but tonight is our time, ok
Chris: Yeah your right, I'm sorry
Rachel: You don't have to apologize You're just trying to look out for everyone
Chris: I Love you
Rachel: I Love you too now Come on I have a surprise for you.
Chris: But it's not my birthday, Is it
Rachel: No, don't even try guessing, I'm not telling you what it is
She said laughing
Rachel pulled Chris into the living room
There were five little boxes on the coffee table and they were all the same size
Chris: Ok?
Rachel: Now close your eyes
Chris: Is this the part where you kill me
Rachel: No, just do it
Chris: Ok but why do all of the boxes look exactly the same
Rachel: I have to make sure you can't find a way to cheat
Rachel: Now in one of these boxes is your gift you have to listen for something metal
Chris: If I have to listen then why do I have to have my eyes closed
Rachel: I told you so you can't cheat
Rachel: You don't need to see something to know it's there your ears work just as well as your eyes.
Now four of them are the same only one of them is different so you have to listen closely to find it
Chris: Ok
Chris picked up each box and shook it
Chris: This one
Rachel: Are you sure if you get it wrong You can still get the gift but I get to choose the movie tonight.
Chris: Yes ,No, wait let me make sure
Chris shook the boxes again
Chris: Ok yes this one
Rachel: You sure
Chris: Wait
She laughed
Rachel: Chris I need your final answer
Chris: Ok yeah that one
Rachel: Ok open it
Chris opened the box
Inside was a necklace tied to a ring
Rachel: You got it, Do you like it
Chris put it on
Chris: I Love it, I'll never take it off
Rachel jumped into Chris's arms and kissed him
Rachel: Good
Chris: Thank you, now if I'm not mistaken I think I get to choose the movie tonight
Rachel: Damn it, I shouldn't have said that
Chris: Too late
They both spent the night watching movies together until they were too tired to get up so they fell asleep on the couch.
The next day Chris and Jake had to report back to the timple and prepare for the mission.
Michael: Now, I will give you these gifts to help you complete your mission
Michael: Again you are to only retrieve the survivors after that leave immediately
By smashing this on the ground it will create a portal that will bring you back to heaven
Michael showed us a glass vial with glowing liquid inside
You are to not engage in combat with Cronus but if you have no choice stab him with this dagger
It will immobilize any abilities he has for sixty seconds
With in the sixty seconds you will need to recite these words
Creators curse shackled prison
Chains and shackles will appear on him
Locking his powers away until the chains come off
And only I have the ability to unlock them
The scripture that was placed on your arm is a reminder of the Lord's covenant,
It reads:
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Philippians chapter 4 verse 13
A promise God made that means as long as you keep your faith with him and look to him for strength and guidance then shell he provide you with the things you need.
Michael waved his hand and a portal was created
Michael: Please be careful and stay safe.
All: Yes sir
They took one last look at heaven than walked through.
What they saw on the other side seemed like something straight out of a fairytale.
A kingdom and a huge palace stood in front of them
Lucifer: Not what I was expecting