Chapter 1

They say demons fear god and angels were created to serve god. What I share with you; is what interest you most. Which is life after death.

*panting *panting *panting

I’m tired and can barely escape from my God's solidiers. The ground below me are as white as the clouds you see in the sky. Above me lies no sun yet it’s never dark. This is heaven in a nutshell. I’ve learnt that some of humanity disgust dictatorship and above all they crave to reach heaven and avoid hell. Heaven and hell is no different. God is the dictator and demons and angels are just tools.

-Nebius! Halt!

I heard my name called from behind. I was caught and too tired to run. I turned around at the person who called me. It was Claria one of the angel of fortification. She was lovely and beautiful. I saw her white silver long hair moving along with here white and gold robe wrapped around her body. She wield a sword and a shield. She was ready to fight to take me in.

-Nebius; please stop this. Halcrof won’t give you a death sentence. Just trust me.

I saw in her green eyes that she believed in her own words. But that’s the flaw of being an angel. Their bond to believe all of Halcrof’s words; and obey it with no hesitation.

-Claria, I’m sorry but this isn’t my home. I don’t belong here and my crime is unprecedented.

-unprecedented? Phormus attempted the same-

-Phormus! Phormus is in the bottom of the earth’s core! ARGH!

My wings burst out from my back. My Godric white horns sprout out of my forehead. My wings were not of white feathers but rather scaly and black like a serpent’s skin. Unlike the angels created by Halcrof I had black hair and my green eyes glowed as if it was neon lights in the dark. I was neither an angel nor a demon. I am both.

-Claria....I am sorry. I promise this is not the last time we meet. Just promise me; you’ll watch over me.

-Wait! (She yelled out)

I pulled out my two black blades and quickly sliced my wings as Claria watched in disbelief. Without wings, Angels can’t access heaven. Once their wings are off; they become fallen angels also known as the Phallins. Hence my only option was to become one. The pain was endurable but my life in the human world would ensure my pro-longevity. To the human race I was nothing but a small comet hitting the surface. I thought of my parents and the view of bright blue sky. I felt myself slowly passing out not realizing that I landed on earth.

***

24 hours passed.

*beep *beep *beep *beep

I woke up in what appeared to be what human’s call hospital. I had needles with pipes in my arms. I quickly touched my forehead as I noticed my horns were gone. I sat up quickly and felt my back. Everything was normal and no pain. A woman came in the room.

-Oh you are up. You should rest your body more.

-No I’m ok. I need to get to a place.

-Well maybe you should stay overnight. The doctor can do one more final check.

-It’s ok. I’m fine-

-By the way; you had no ID on you. Can I get your name?

-My name is Nebius.

- So… N as in Nadia-E as in Eric-B as in Bob…(She gave me a puzzled expression) I..U..S?

-Pardon?

-is it N..E..B..I..U..S

-huh yea

-Age...28?

-huh yea (more like 200 years old I thought to myself)

-and last name?

-I don’t have a last name.

She laughed a little.

-Seriously we just need a last name to keep it on record.

I looked at her chest. She had a tag saying Ariel Montgomery.

-My last name is Montgomery.

-ooh; ok seriously what is your last name and don’t read it off of my tag. (She laughed but began looking at me as if I was absurd).

-Well I don’t have time to wait for you to believe me or not.

I got up and walked passed her. She had brunette hair which she tied in a bun. She seemed generally kind and caring. She held my arm to prevent me from leaving.

-Mr.Montgomery please stay until the doctor examines you.

-Mankind have such free choice to express their own feelings. Thank you for your consideration. But...I can’t stay in one place.

I exited the room and went through the receptionist lobby as I saw sickness up close for the first time. Humans were sneezing; and in tears due to internal pain. I left the place. I knew where I was. The angels and demons calls it Pega the land of Phallins; to mankind it’s just known as Sicily.

***

(Back in heaven)

I stood in pain and in disbelief in a council room surrounded by all the Angels of Fortification. I, Claria was standing before the Big Four of Fortification. In the far left sat Ithena. She had gold hair flowing like waves. Her eyes were blue but gave incredible warning to stay away as if there were marbles of blue fire. She was the one in charge of making strategies during warfare.                            Beside her sat Horis. His body was of man but his face was similar to a blue jays. Unlike the birds he had no beak but rather blue-whitish lips. He is in charge of leading the angels of fortification into battle. On the far right sat Honus. He had an appearance of a strong old man. He wore no armoury chest plates like the other Big Four affiliates. He wore a simple white robe like most angels. He is in charge of justice and knighting angels for their bravery.                                Between Honus and Horis was Mikal. He is not the usual angel. He was one of the first angels created by Halcrof. He was created to be the strongest of all angels and is one of the few angels that isn’t blissed by the commands of Halcrof. He had a sharp military hair-cut. His amour was not gold but rather black leather with a gold pendant on the right chest. He is the angel of war. Ithena looked at me with her deadly pupil.

Ithena smiled and asked- what happened in your encounter with Nebius?

-    He...he..became huh phallin..

The Big Four of Fortification began to discuss within themselves. The other angels in the council were all muttering with interest, curiosity, and a sense of astonishment. The Big Four returned their attention to me.

Ithena proceeded- Did you see Nebius circumcise his wings?

-yes

- Was there any conversation between the two?

- No; I..I simply tried to talk him out of it.

- Do you have any connections with Nebius?

- Yes.. We entered the fortification academy together.no..wait..(I looked down at the ground as I realized how long I actually knew Nebius). I knew him since we were in the Legion Angels Scouts.

- What was your impression of his personality?

- He was calm, dedicated and fought against all odds. (I began to think back to the days that I hung out with him and smiled to myself).

Ithena noticed �" What is there to smile about?

-He..he was just fun to hang around with.

Honus adjusted himself on his seat.

He spoke- Speaking with other Angels from the same legions. They said he was an outsider, anti-social and a possible threat in heaven.

-    No; (I felt myself getting upset) He was caring. He was a leader, and a friend... (Angels in the council began to mutter in disagreement) Your council... He was always an outsider the moment he was born from a demon womb. We all knew that. I hated him in the beginning but once I worked with him; I and a few others viewed him as an angel.

The Big Four of the Fortification seemed to be in a hurdle. Ithena stood up and told me I was dismissed to leave.

***

(Back in Sicily)

I stood in front of the Catania Cathedral. Angels and Demons call this place the Phallins Guild. Most Phallins come here to meet other Phallins and try to adopt to the earth society. I entered the Cathedral and walked to the altar. The priest was talking to a few believers. They shortly left after they noticed I was waiting. The priest turned around and devoted his attention to me. He had old grey hair and was bald on the top. He wore thin no frame round glasses.

-    How can I help you?

-    You can start by telling me where I can find Julium.

He smiled and seemed curious. He noticed my hospital patient attire.

- So you were the Comet falling from the sky. So... How can I be an assistance?

- I don’t have time. Just tell me where Julium is?

- I child; am Julium.and you must...must be Nebius.

I looked shocked.not that he knew I was Nebius since my hair is black in color. I was shocked that this man in front of me was Julium in the flesh. An angel asked by Holcrof to become a Phallin to monitor all other Phallins punished on earth.

Julium continued �" and why would I help a half demon and half angel who tried to kill Holcrof?