Angelfall: Parts 1 to 5 (13 page)

“Imagine that,” whispered Adonari to Cyrenee. “I knew there was a reason.”

“They have to be stopped,” said Cyrenee. Michael wrapped up the meeting.

“The Holy Angels must be prepared for a showdown of great portions. Are there any questions?” said Michael.

Before anyone could raise their hands, the North Star called Polaris fell fast from the sky.

“Whoa,” shouted the Holy Angels.

“That is precisely my point,” said Michael. “Any questions?”

A Holy Angel shouted, “Exactly what is the plan? Obviously we have to do something.”

“I am aware of that,” said Michael. “Our mission is still being formulated. The Almighty plans on the absolute and final annihilation of the vampires and Lucifer himself.”

While Michael hovered in mid-air, Archangel Gabriel flew to him and whispered in his ear. Michael nodded.

“My brethren, I must leave for an emergency meeting in the Throne Room.” Gabriel took off followed by Michael.

“I have an idea. Follow me,” said Adonari to Zorona and Cyrenee.

Adonari took off after Michael and Gabriel with Zorona and Cyrenee following closely. The rest of the Holy Angels remained on the ground.

Adonari caught up to Michael.

“My brother,” said Adonari as Cyrenee and Zorona caught up to Adonari. “I have an idea that I think will work.”

“I think we are okay,” said Michael to him.

“No. Really. I thought about the problem and there is one way to solve it,” insisted Adonari.

“Michael and Gabriel descended outside the Throne Room and walked up to the East gate entrance. The Angelic Beast called Love guarded the East gate.

Adonari, Cyrenee, and Zorona pitched on the ground as well.

Michael was about to dismiss Adonari and walk inside the East entrance but Gabriel paused.

“Wait,” said Gabriel. “Let him in. The Almighty might want to hear this.”

“Very well,” said Michael. “Lest it be said that I stood in the way of a Holy Angel and his Lord; very well.”

Adonari felt somewhat of a coldness from Michael which was somewhat expected. Michael did not smile with anyone. He was always a serious as his portfolio of war.

“Come on,” said Michael to them. The Beast called Love acknowledged Michael and Gabriel and let them pass. Adonari, Cyrenee and Zorona walked in behind them.

Light years away on earth, the vampires were enjoying themselves at the Pre-Day of the Fall Celebration.

The Las Vegas lights were blinding even above on the roof of the Grand Circus Hotel and Gaming Lounge.

The Vampire's Apostle stood at the edge of the Hotel roof as he scanned the Las Vegas night scene. He smiled.

“Glad to see you have time to frolic young Siton,” said a voice behind him. Siton turned around. Lucifer stood folding his arms.

“Hey Pop, a boy’s got to have some fun too?”

“Do you realize that we are on the brink of a re-assault on the celestial fools that bow to that idiot Jesus. Do you?”

“Of course I do. Remember, I am the reason we got as far as the Ursa Minor stars. And I am the reason that Polaris has fallen.” Siton turned his back to his father and stared into the deepness of the dark Vegas night.

“That should scare them up there,” said Siton confidently.

Lucifer walked back towards the entrance to the glass walled penthouse on the roof’s corner. Siton levitated from the ledge and pitched in the middle of the roof. He followed Lucifer.

“Scare? Don’t misunderstand son, I am proud of you. We have gone far. But they are not exactly going to play dead and let us waltz into Heaven and take over now are they?”

“Pop. Remember I am-”

Lucifer cut him off.

“Siton, I wish you would take this more seriously. I do not call you The Apostle for nothing. Their apostle’s set up churches and tents and howling sessions and hallelujah crap. You, you set up Dominions and Darkness in high-”

“But, au contraire, father. I do remember. But a boy’s got to have some fun and tonight is the night,” said Siton.

“Are you forgetting that tomorrow night at the Day of the Fall Celebration you will be demonstrating the final Operation to get us to the heavenly realm? You should study your incantations. Only you know them,” said Lucifer.

“Pop, I'm out. Time to have some fun,” said Siton as he looked at the night’s moonlight reflection of his face in the glass walled penthouse.

“Siton, I need you here tonight,” said Lucifer. Siton levitated in front of Lucifer.

“Pop, later.”

“Where are you going by yourself?” said Lucifer.

“Out,” said Siton.

“Take two guards with you,” said Lucifer.

“I'm fine. Really. I'll be –

“Listen,” said Lucifer. “I'm summoning Vendar and Axel to go with you.”

“Don't bother,” said Siton as he flew higher into the air. Lucifer retreated from his demand and walked into the penthouse. His Dark Council was already inside awaiting his instructions. Siton zipped into the air and headed above the Las Vegas strip for the shortest building in the area.

As he reached the building, he pivoted and zoomed on the roof of Club Expectations, the hottest nightclub in Las Vegas. He pitched on its roof and slipped through the roof’s metal door. He loved the perks of a vampire’s life like never having to pay a cover charge. The night was young and would be all his.

As he danced his way through the club, he felt someone hug him from behind. After a sudden panic, he turned around to look. He laid eyes on the most beautiful black young woman he had ever seen. Her eyes sparkled like the glow of 1 billion full moons.

He looked at her with a puzzled expression in the glow of the faint club lights.

Her initial smile turned into embarrassment. She leaned into him.

“Sorry, I thought you were someone else,” she shouted in his ear over the noise of Michael Jackson's Club Remix. Finally some fresh meat, he thought as he smiled and grabbed her by the waist. He shouted in her ear.

“Let's get out of the noise,” Siton said. She nodded in agreement and he took her by the hand over to the bar. It was a little quieter by the bar that was separated from the main dancing floor. Sweat droplets glistened on her face. They sat down next to each other.

As he smiled she looked at his vampire fangs.

“Wow nice teeth. You really take this Mardi Gras Carnival thing seriously,” she said. “You really actually look like a vampire.”

He laughed flashing his pearly fangs even more.

“I try,” said Siton. “What are you drinking?”

“I'm a nice girl,” said the woman.

“Yeah right. Somehow I don't see church girl written all over you. What are you doing in the club then?” said Siton.

“I'm waiting for my girlfriend. She is downstairs. I hope she hasn’t runoff with anyone. She's always doing that.” The bartender walked over to them

“I'll have a Red Stripe Beer,” said Siton.

“We ran out of Red Stripe,” said the bartender oblivious to Siton's fangs. Then again this was Las Vegas at Mardi Gras time. Just like the USA Network all characters were welcome.

“Okay. I'll have a Heineken and give me a Rum and Coke for the lady,” said Siton.

“Oh no, no,” she said. The bartender stood waiting.

“Oh, come on,” said Siton to her.

“Bring it anyway,” said Siton to the bartender who nodded and walked away.

“You are a persistent one, aren't you?” said the woman. “What are you trying to get me drunk and have your way with me?”

Siton smiled flashing his fangs.

“I hope so,” he said with a giggle. She laughed.

“No one can accuse you of being shy,” she said with a laugh. “So, I'm here talking to such a nice guy and I don't even know your name.”

“Nice? Who says I'm nice?” said Siton.

She looked a bit puzzled, kind of like the look you gave someone on a blind date through craigslist.

He smiled.

“You're a kidder, huh?” said the woman lightly slapping Siton on his thigh as she flashed a smile.

The bartender brought his beer and the Rum and Coke. Siton paid for the drinks and took them up. He offered her the Rum and Coke. She smiled but refused.

“As I was saying, I can't take a drink from you. I don't even know your name. I mean you could try to drug me or-”

“It's Jeffrey. Jeffrey Satire.”

“No. You're kidding. Satire? For real? That must have been hell in school,” said the woman laughing.

“Look, let’s go on the roof. I need some air,” said Siton.

“Sure why not. As long as you're not some crazy guy who will throw me off,” she said.

Siton picked up the drinks and they walked back through the dance floor to the roof’s door where he had entered.

She followed him. As they stepped outside, the coolness of the Las Vegas night blew across their faces.

“Whew,” she said as she folded her arms around herself in a slight shiver. “Wow it's colder than I thought.”

“Rum and Coke to warm you up?” said Siton extending the drink towards her with a sheepish grin.

“Oh all right,” she said. As she took the drink, Siton quickly dropped and ecstasy pill from between his fingers right above the glass of Rum and Coke. She didn't notice.

“Thank you,” she said as she accepted the glass. They walked to the edge of the roof.

“So really? Satire, huh?” said the woman.

“Well, you now know my awful name. What's yours?” said Siton.

“I'm Anne-Marie, Anne-Marie Gordon,” she said with a smile. She took a big sip of her drink. Siton watched her take a swallow.

“So Jeffrey, what brings you to Las Vegas? Let me guess you are a billionaire and this is the only way you know how to have a good time, right?”

“Well, actually I am the son of very important person. He is quite influential all over the world and-”

“Oh my God, Bill Gates? Bill Gates is your father? I knew that Satire last name was a fake,” she smiled.

“No, no. Not at all,” said Siton.

Before Anne-Marie could respond, someone fired a gunshot out of the club shattering the glass. They ducked spilling their drinks all over themselves.

“Listen. There is a fire escape on the back right behind you,” said Siton nodding his head to the ledge. Another shot fired breaking another glass on the roof. A stampede of club goers burst through the roof’s exit door.

Siton grabbed Anne-Marie with one hand and jumped over the balcony. He grabbed the fire escape with the other hand and slid down with her in his arm. Anne-Marie stared at him.

As they reached the landing another shot fired into the alley where they were behind the club. They ducked and stooped behind the large green smelly dumpster.