Re: Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Zorlo knew everyone was thinking what Rain had asked. How were they going to get into Heaven? Well, to Zorlo, that was simple. First, though, he had a long speech to give about it. Anyway, he had to get them all pumped about this before they went. Still, that left one problem: exactly who else had a part. The fencer assumed other Archangels had a part in this, as both friend and foes.
"Well, my friends, I told you all why we are off into the courts of Heaven. We're not going there like some people talk about, to lounge and relax and live eternally happy. No, we're heading there for battle. If you're afraid, then you should leave now. Although, given who everyone here is, fear isn't something that should exist. For now, our blades are sharpened and our confidence is tempered. Now then, let us test this power that we have long practiced to use in this big show!"
"That's great and all, Z," Rain said with a smile as he looked at Zorlo, "but how are we going to get there?" he asked again.
Zorlo laughed as he looked at the Grim Angel and then thrust his fist into the sky. "All right, Master, let's go!"
"Of course. You wouldn't have it any way else, would you?" the bodiless voice of Kurenkento answered as a bright light suddenly engulfed them and the group vanished in a flash.
The light faded, and the seven stood upon the marble street beneath them. Before them, an ancient Romanesque city stood in front of the group. The houses seemed empty, but rows upon rows of angelic warriors stood there. Archers stood in the back, and warriors stood in the front, all of them holding their weapons at the ready. Still, with the appearance of these warriors, they couldn't help the fact their legs shook. Fear gripped them. They knew they were no match for the group.
Zachary looked around and then looked at Zorlo, who stood firmly prepared. "I'll handle this," the fencer said in a gentle voice as he walked in front of them all. The angels all shook and faltered. The green haired man lowered his head and then looked up, smiling as always. "Don't worry. I don't plan to kill any of you. I just want you to let us through," he told them.
"W-w-we won't d-d-do that!" an angelic commander said as he stepped forwards, shaking in his boots.
"All right then," the fencer said. "The only ones I'm concerned with are the king and his royal guard in the palace. Everyone else is just a small obstacle. Don't worry. This will be over shortly," the Aura Master said as he opened his palm towards them and a green ball of energy formed in his palm. The ball of energy grew larger until it was the size of a bowling ball and flew over the angelic front line, floating a few feet over them. Without any sign of change, the fencer closed his hand, and the attack took effect.
The green ball expanded slightly, and then collapsed in on itself, causing the orb of green energy to implode, releasing a powerful shock wave from its center. The force of the blast scattered the regulars in a forty meter area about, leaving only cracked ground where they had been. Aside from being hit like that of a blow from a sledge hammer wielded by a giant, none were any worse for the wear.
"Now then," the fencer said as the effects of his mock supernova faded out, "What do you say now." The sound of weapons hitting the ground echoed into the air as the regulars broke rank and opened up a path to the castle.
"What if they try to ambush us?" the ever caution Cadenza asked as the fencer stepped forwards.
"If they do, I hope they know what they're in for. After all, even I'm afraid to fight you," Zorlo said half jokingly as he walked through the army. Quickly, the fencer changed his movement speed to a run, and most of the group fell back. Only Cadenza and Rain kept up on land. Selene flew close behind, Tsuukai and Vana following close behind. Zachary dragging behind.
The group shattered the gate into the courtyard and the front six shattered the front door in different groups. "Let's go," Zorlo said to Rain, having lost Cadenza at some point. "After all, you do seem like the kind of guy that would stay to the end with me," the green haired man said jokingly and the Grim Angel smirked in response.
Zachary, who had been dragging behind terribly, entered into the courtyard and, to his luck, the gates behind and in front of him closed. A figure stood high above him, standing on top of the gate that lead into the castle itself. "Welcome," the green robed angel spoke as he leapt from his perch and floated down. In his right hand, he held a long sword who's tip had been broken off and the blade had cracks and chips. The sword was covered in a golden flame, even though it seemed slightly dull in color. Aside from that, the angel had green wings that emerged from his back, and blonde hair atop his head.
"I am Darien, one of the guardians of the Mountain of Purgation! I am one of the guardian of men from the seduction of the serpent. I am one of the angels that has not been polluted by the Archangel," Darien said as he held up his sword. "And I am here to teach you what your Master has not. My goal is not to kill you, but to protect you."
"Yeah, well, that green haired guy and the short woman that just ran in there said the same thing. Well, I learned their kind of protection doesn't work, so I'm fine, thanks," Zachary said as he drew Mobius. "So, how about we just fight instead and you let me past?" The angel of Purgatory merely smirked. He knew this would be fun.