From Heaven To Earth (The Faith of the Fallen) by Wall Sherrod

Author:Wall, Sherrod [Wall, Sherrod]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Ensenada Publishing
Published: 2013-11-12T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 28

Gerald had watched the humans for so long his eyes felt lidless. After he followed Feit for a bit to make her nervous, Gerald had decided to come to The Park and relax. It used to be a place of solace, but now it only reminded him of what was in danger.

An elderly man on a bench near the edge of the pond prepared to cast a line and fish. A young couple sat on a bench on the other side of the pond and spoke sweetly to one another. The boy pulled the girl in for a kiss.

As the lips of the young couple met the elderly man smiled, averted his eyes and paid attention to his fishing. He knew young love required isolation from nagging parents and worldly distractions. Only then could it have a chance to germinate, blossom and mature. For a brief moment the impassible clouds released a moonbeam upon the limpid waters of the pond, before the sky tore it from earth once again.

Gerald wished that he had not abused his life on Earth. He could have stayed with Eliza, and known what love was really like. He hoped in the end he would still have that chance.

“Damnit, Drean, where are you?”

This might be completely useless but I’ll try to sense him again.

“No, nothing.” Gerald stood.

He turned and walked down a trail, away from the scene of harmony and back into reality. He thought of nothing, and because his head granted him silence he heard quiet footsteps behind him. He whirled about.

Drean was walking down the trail behind him.

Drean, whew.

Gerald ran his fingers through his hair.

He looks so solemn. I think... I think he’s ready. Let’s hope so.

Drean blinked and did a double-take.

“Gerald?!”

“Ha! Yes, indeed. Surprised to see me?”

“No... I followed your aura here. I just wasn’t sure if it was you or not. So I crept up to get a closer look. Your appearance has changed drastically.”

“Yeah and I got a new pair too.” Gerald gave Drean a sly smile as Drean looked him over.

“A pair? Of what?” Drean asked.

“Wings, of course! What were you thinking of?!” Gerald threw his jacket off in a triumphant flourish and spread his soft black wings.

“Gerald!!” Drean said, reprimanding him.

“Oh right... not out here.” Gerald looked disappointed. He had wanted to instill at least a little bit of awe in Drean.

“Well, how did it happen?” Drean asked.

“How did what happen?” Gerald’s wings camouflaged as he folded them. He gingerly slid back into his jacket.

“Your transformation!”

“Oh!” Gerald motioned for Drean to follow him down a path that led them deeper into The Park.

“You don’t want to hear about that. Very depressing story.”

Annoyance pulled Drean’s mouth and gaze to the right. Gerald chuckled at his frustration.

“I’m just concerned.”

“Walk with me, Drean.” Gerald gestured down a path that would lead them deeper into the park.

“Have you ever been to a park before?” Gerald asked.

“No. Is this one?” Drean looked up into the trees around him. Branches provided a canopy for the trail.

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