The Gate of Limbo by Donovan Neal

Author:Donovan Neal [Neal, Donovan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tornveil
Published: 2019-12-25T05:00:00+00:00

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Argoth, Lilith-theta, and Lucifer-theta; had portaled and the three angels found themselves walking on lush grass, surrounded by various trees of beauty. Large palm leaves dripped dew and lanky red vines draped the canopy of the forest ceiling. Birds sang and the roars of great beasts sounded in the distance. Frogs and snarls of unseen things permeated the air in chorus with chirping insects that hugged the forest floor. The woodland was alive and awash in color and sound.

“Where are we?” Argoth asked.

Lucifer replied, “We are in the region of Eden. The garden which El has made is not far from here. But we dare not venture forth towards it for the man and the woman are there, and I would not have us bring our conflict to the shores of their home.”

Lilith replied, “It would seem Raphael has done just that if we indeed abide on the outskirts of the human’s domain.”

Lucifer pointed towards a tree, and Argoth and Lilith each took Lucifer’s arm around their shoulders and gingerly made their way towards the tree and laid him down.

Lilith noted that Lucifer was bleeding and was becoming dizzy as they walked, and he watched as Lucifer collapsed into unconsciousness. The duo then gingerly laid him at the foot of a large oak tree.

“What is wrong with him?” Argoth asked.

Lilith laid the now unconscious Prince of Angels on his back and tore open Lucifer’s robe to reveal a deep sword wound. Blood flowed from it in small geyser like spurts and Lilith immediately took Argoth’s hand and placed it over the gash. “Keep your hand pressed over the wound and continue to apply pressure.”

Argoth did as he was bidden while Lilith took a page from the back of his tome and slid it over Lucifer’s flesh. The page melded into the skin of the angel and then disappeared.

Lilith frowned that the bleeding had slowed but it did not stop. Argoth noted his brooding demeanor. “What is wrong?”

“His flesh is not like all angels.” Lilith replied. “He is covered with living precious gems; his skin texture changes. It will take time to apply the treatments needed to heal this wound as the injury cuts through multiple layers of his skin and is deep. Michael’s blow was a strike meant to kill. You do understand this?”

Argoth observed Michael’s handiwork. And it was indeed a savage rend to the flesh that the prince had managed to perpetrate on Lucifer.

Argoth looked around, “Do what you can. I will scout the area.”

He rose to fly away when Lilith grabbed his arm. “Are you soiled in the mind? Do it not!”

Argoth looked at him confused. “What? We need to see where we are and determine our next course of action.”

Lilith theta frowned, “No, I know that you are Grigori, and I know that you are from what you call the Prime realm. But you and I both know that Grigori are assigned to all things. We do not know which of our people or how many of any given caste are for us, and how many are for our enemies.

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