Gabriel returned to Heaven and entered the All Religion Temple, where he found a gathering of individuals from various religious backgrounds. As he observed the scene, he thought to himself, "Now what, Mikhail?"
As souls from diverse religious backgrounds - including Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Jews, and others - gathered, they listened intently to Mikhail's weekly sermon. This time, Mikhail opted for a resplendent white suit adorned with intricate golden embroidery. His long, light golden locks fluttered gently as his calming blue eyes bestowed blessings upon the assembled crowd.
Mikhail's heavenly voice filled the air as he began to sing. His first lines resonated deeply with Gabriel:
??"My Angelic eyes gaze??
??The most beautiful place"??
As Mikhail spotted Gabriel, he smiled and swung his arms, moving into a lively dance. Gabriel attempted to slip away through the crowd, but Mikhail grasped his hand and gently pulled him to sit before him.
The crowd cheered,
"Where"
Then, with a radiant grin, Mikhail continued:
??"Where first man was created??
??Where Angels were cheated"??
The crowd was surprised as their eyes were asking questions. One man said, "But how were you cheated?"
Mikhail just smiled and his eyes turned cold. Gabriel felt shivers down his spine and he said to the man, "You should ask questions when he will tell you too."
Then Mikhail held Gabriel and sang,
??"Upon first glance, he was God's grace??
??Even the Lord of Angels was in a haze"??
Gabriel looked at him with surprise, and Mikhail just smiled and said, "Adam was indeed the most gracious thing ever made."
The crowd was still enjoying the song, and Mikhail sang another stanza:
??"His supreme intellect made Angels bow??
?? But it also cast him out, then and now"??
Gabriel also sat down to listen more, as it was soothing as well as informative. For the next stanza, Mikhail made a gloomy face, and his voice was very sad. He sang:
?? "Alas, Adam was perfect in all matters ??
?? But it only made things more scattered" ??
The crowd bowed their heads in shame, and Mikhail continued:
?? "And the one who refused to bow??
?? Was cast out for his prideful howl"??
Mikhail's tone turned intense as he sang another stanza,
??"He who stood tall in every situation ??
?? Was shaken by just a tiny creation"??
"Everyone concurred that Lucifer was invincible, for he believed himself to be crafted from fire. Yet, ironically, he harbored jealousy towards a being formed from humble clay. For the next stanza, Mikhail gazed upward, his voice a poignant blend of melancholy and wrath:
??"Sought to surpass the knowledgeable??
?? Only got the most wretched one label"??
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And with tears in his eyes, Mikhail pointed towards all the souls and sang,
??"Alas these souls do not yet understand ??
??Why he was scared,why trembling hands"??
The crowd moved to tears and Gabriel was also lost in thought after hearing these lines. Mikhail continued,
??"The most loved and most beautiful one ??
?? Was not given the gift which he was given"??
Gabriel was looking at Mikhail's eyes. They were cold and merciless as he sang,
??"Although Adam received tears of regret??
?? Why was Lucifer never able to show fret"??
For the last stanza Mikhail bowed and looked at souls with piercing eyes while singing,
??"Adam's children think of him as evil one??
?? Even though he is the most precious one"??
After finishing the poem, Mikhail gazed at the souls, who were still visibly moved by the song. He began to speak, "By the way, the line I sang..." But before he could finish, a soul interrupted him, "You meant Lucifer, didn't you?" Mikhail's expression twitched, and his eyes turned cold. In a humble tone, he replied, "You've interpreted correctly." His voice then took on a chilly edge as he added, "No doubt, you are indeed Adam's children."
Gabriel stood up and addressed the gathering, "Dear Heavenly souls, Archangel Mikhail has urgent duties to attend to, as the fallen Lucifer is planning to invade Heaven. Let us adjourn this discussion for now; you can ponder the meaning of the song and share your thoughts with one another next week. Meanwhile, we will attend to the threat of Lucifer."
Gabriel pulled Mikhail aside and whispered urgently, "Have you lost your mind? What if they piece everything together?" Mikhail's smile was reassuring. "Don't worry, my friend. If they were capable of understanding, they would have grasped it during their lifetime. Besides, Adam isn't even in Heaven, and they're oblivious to that fact. Just observe them."
Gabriel's gaze swept the crowd, where some souls were arguing. "Adam ate the apple, that's why he was cast out," some claimed, while others countered, "No, he ate wheat." Gabriel's eyes widened in shock.
Mikhail chuckled and waded into the crowd, asking, "Do you know what Adam really did?" All eyes turned to him, and he declared, "He disobeyed God." The crowd murmured in agreement and dispersed.
Mikhail rejoined Gabriel, his expression serious. "Those who bicker over what Adam ate will never comprehend why he was created or why we were left behind. Look at them – they're inferior, driven by petty desires, while they were created for something far greater than we can imagine."
Gabriel met Mikhail's gaze, and his eyes revealed a deep melancholy and disappointment. "I spoke with Lucifer," Gabriel said, "and asked him to send his daughter to Heaven, just as you predicted, he refused." Mikhail's smile was tinged with amusement. "It seems our little rebel has grown some wings. Let's clip them." He scribbled a message on a piece of paper and handed it to Gabriel. "Give this to Vox. He'll take care of the rest."
Gabriel handed the letter to Peterson, Heaven's gatekeeper, with instructions to deliver it to Hell. The letter reached Vox, and a palace guard collected it from him, presenting it to Lucifer. Seated on his throne, Lucifer chuckled and said, "So, Vox, I hear someone sent you a love letter from Heaven. Forbidden love, perhaps, but I'm sure you wouldn't mind if I took a look." Vox twitched, and Lucifer's smile transformed into a smirk as he opened the letter.
However, his amusement quickly dissipated. The letter read:
"I knew you'd read this, if I gave it to that TV idiot. Now Lucy, don't be angry; your handsome face might get ruined. Let's discuss this like Archangels. Send your daughter to Heaven, or we'll take her by force. Nothing personal; she's too powerful, and you can't handle that. By the way, your wife is safe. I'm still wondering how she escaped you. Perhaps you can enlighten me sometime. If Lilith requests, I might spare your daughter's life. I find it hard to refuse a beautiful woman.
From your forbidden love.
Lucifer's anger ignited, and he stormed out of the castle. Vox attempted to follow, but the guards restrained him. Lucifer's fury surrounded him with flames, and his face turned red. The path burned beneath his feet, and demons who crossed his path were reduced to ashes. He arrived at Heaven's gate, which swung open. Lucifer declared, "I won't enter until Adam is present. And Mikhail, don't dare send anything from Heaven into my realm. I despise Heavenly things because Adam has tainted them."
Lucifer hurled the letter at the gate, and Gabriel emerged to find him standing there. Gabriel shouted, "Peterson!" The gatekeeper rushed out and said, "Yes, Archangel Gabriel?" Gabriel demanded, his voice laced with anger, "What did I instruct you regarding the Heaven gates?" Peterson replied, "That after crossing the gates, one can have anything they desire." Gabriel's expression turned incredulous, and he thundered, "AND?" Peterson looked ashamed as he added, "And not to let Lucifer in." Gabriel emphasized, "This should never happen again."
Gabriel approached Mikhail, who was laughing heartily. Gabriel looked puzzled and asked, "What's amusing you, Archangel Mikhail?" Mikhail wiped away tears of joy and replied, "Drop the formalities, Gabriel. Didn't you see his face? He's like a child." His expression turned cold as he added, "He turns God's mighty creations into puppets and refuses to take responsibility. How pathetic can he be?" Gabriel looked at him and said, "We need to do something about Charlatan Morningstar, or it will happen again." Mikhail's gaze drifted toward a nearby garden, and he glanced at Gabriel. Gabriel nodded, and Mikhail flew off. Meanwhile, Gabriel entered the garden.
The breeze was soothing, and a lady sat in the garden, her beauty so captivating that even spring seemed jealous. Gabriel gazed at her as she sat beneath the apple tree, and an apple fell beside her. She picked it up, thinking, "So you're the apple that was forbidden to eat." Gabriel approached her and said, "Don't worry, the forbidden fruit was already eaten." She stood up, her eyes narrowing, and replied, "Gabriel, you have some nerve lying to the Queen of Hell. I know about the forbidden fruit." Gabriel smiled and said, "It seems the King of Hell has a loose tongue." Lilith's expression twitched, and she asked, "Why are you here?" Gabriel's demeanor turned serious, and he said, "We want you to bring your daughter to Heaven. As her mother, she's more likely to listen to you than Lucifer." Lilith took a bite of the apple and said, "If Lucifer allowed me to enter Hell... As you can see, I ate the forbidden fruit."
Gabriel twitched, and Lilith smiled, saying, "Alright, I was also planning to see my Charlatan. She's become a fine woman." With a snap of her fingers, Vaggie appeared, bowing to her. Lilith smirked, asking, "How's my Charlie?" Vaggie replied hesitantly, "Your Majesty, she's still trying to find a way for sinners to enter Heaven." Lilith's smile broadened as she said, "Well, she is the daughter of the most stubborn being, after all."