The Adventures In The Land Of Fae The Dark Angel Prolog A week had passed and nothing unusual has happened in Fae Land with exception to Viridian and Ivy's place where flower gardens keep popping up here and there on the property. Phonixa and Repellia were fitting in perfectly with all the elves and helped out around the palace also seeing it was in their nature to help and do some kind of work. They liked going into the town where Ivy first took the two of them because they got a lot of attention from cute guys. It was a new experience for the two of them but even though they liked it they had to be careful because as Alieta told them they were living in the palace and had to be proper around the boys they might meet. Even though the twins had some experience riding a horse, Ginger taught the two sisters how to ride and steer a horse properly without a saddle. Phonixa told Ginger that back home the horse had leather saddles and reins connected to their mouth. Oh we don't burden our horses that way, said Ginger. They don't deserve to be weighed down with a heavy saddle and sticking a metal tube in their mouth with reins connected to it, is just cruel. The two girls would visit Ivy often and they got along wonderfully. Alieta spent most of her time writing her books and now she was getting them published in Cumberland so that people everywhere could read about the adventures the team of heros went on to keep everyone safe... Chapter 1 The Encounter From Above One day Zatsuky was cleaning her sword and the blade started to go a very faint red. She called over Carmen to see if she saw it too and it just wasn't her eyes playing tricks on her. Carmen looked at it and agreed it was a bit red. Maybe we should ride over to show Alieta because that faint glow could mean something bad was far away but within the swords range to sense it. They headed out to the palace together and saw Ivy checking out her new flower gardens. They rode on by but Ivy saw them and figured something was up because Zatsuky had her sword with her. She followed Carmen and Zatsuky but from a distance. When the two of them arrived at the palace, Ginger was outside sitting on the steps. Hi girls what's up? asked Ginger. I want to show Alieta my sword. It is glowing red very faintly and that is not usually good news. I see that, I'll go get her, said Ginger. Ivy then came up to them and asked what was going on also. I saw you had your swords with you, said Ivy. Well the sword is glowing faintly so something bad is nearby. Odd, I don't feel anything bad, said Ivy. Alieta came out and saw the three of them all looking at the sword. What is going on here, asked Alieta. Look for yourself, said Zatsuky and showed her the sword's blade. Alieta saw it was a bit red and looked like it was getting slightly brighter. Ivy then looked up. Something is coming but from up there and she pointed to the sky. Maybe a dragon, said Carmen. Nope, said Ivy. Something dark but white too. It is hard to tell right now. How can something be dark and white at the same time? asked Alieta. I don't know, that is just what I sense, said Ivy. 01 illustration goes here Whatever it is, it is coming fast now, said Zatsuky. Her sword was now glowing a bit brighter. Everyone get behind Zatsuky now please, yelled Alieta. They could see something above them getting closer very fast and it had wings. In a few seconds it landed in front of them and they saw it was an angel of sorts but had black wings and was wearing a dark outfit plus had a sword. What do you want, asked Zatsuky. I want everything she said and started to laugh. Here meet my two pets. She stuck out both arms and two big lions appeared standing up on either side of her. Now let me talk to that sprite behind you or I will sick them on you. Zatsuky got mad and shot a warning line in front of the angel and the two lions. Well maybe I won't sick them on you and the two lions sat down. Alieta called out for Gabriel but there was no answer. No use calling her right now, said the angel. She is busy doing a mass baptism and will be tied up for some time, said the dark angel. Alieta tried again but this time the angel Cindy showed up. What, who are you asked the dark angel. I am Cindy and who might you be? asked Cindy. I am Apollonia if it is any of your business, she said with anger. Ivy looked at the dark angel and said she is has been very bad and has lots of mean secrets. What did that sprite say to you? asked Apollonia. Come here you. She put out her hand and Ivy began to zoom towards the dark angel. Cindy struck the dark angel's arm with a charged bolt. Ivy fell to the ground and ran back behind Alieta. You ever touch her again and I will turn you into dust, said Cindy. Ha, said Apollonia. You can't do that, your not allowed to interfere. No but I can, said Viridian that just arrived and witnessed everything. Who are you then that thinks you can hurt me. I am Viridian and that was my best friend you just hurt. And this spear was blessed with the power of the heavens by God himself, said Viridian with a lot of anger in her voice. Oh, I see, said Apollonia and she took a couple steps back. Then folded her wings to her side. Ivy went behind Viridian now. You okay Ivy, asked Viridian. Did she hurt you? Just a bit but I am okay, said Ivy. How did you know I was here? I saw you fly after Zatsuky and Carmen from the window, said Viridian. I knew something was up. She is being bad and mad inside, said Ivy. Cindy got between Apollonia and the group. She grew to twice her size. Now tell me what you want here. I can do that too and Apollonia began to grow but Cindy put out her hand and stopped her then made her half her original size. Hey, angels can't do that, Only Gabriel can, said Apollonia. I was created by God himself and can do all that Gabriel can do, said Cindy. Oh, crap, said Apollonia. Okay I will tell you why I am here but first let's go back to our normal size, deal? They both returned to normal and Apollonia looked relieved. Okay I felt the huge amount of magic here and have to get rid of it. No land should have so much power to itself, said Apollonia. You can't do that, said Cindy. This land is naturally magical and God's creation. It is not allowed. Apollonia got mad again. It is not allowed, it is not allowed, that is all everyone ever told me and I am sick of hearing that, said Apollonia. 02 illustration goes here Just then Gabriel appeared. You! yelled Apollonia. I thought you were busy. All done Apollonia. Heard Alieta calling so I put it in overdrive. So you know her then? asked Cindy to Gabriel. Ya she is a special project you might say, said Gabriel. She doesn't like angel rules at all, said Gabriel. Gabriel turned to the group and asked if any one is okay. Yes, said Alieta, just Ivy has a few scrapes. WHAT! screamed Gabriel at Apollonia. You hurt a small defenceless forest sprite. I should rip off those wings right now. Can I help too? asked Cindy. No no please. I am sorry, I just wanted to talk to her up close, said Apollonia. Guess I should of asked first, said Apollonia that was now beginning to look very scared. She was able to see what I was thinking. She wouldn't of fallen if Cindy didn't blast my arm. None of this would of happened if you would of done what you were supposed to do, said Gabriel. God sent you down to earth to see if you could do some good down here but all you have been doing is creating fear and causing trouble on this planet. Ya well how come you and Cindy here get to come down to the surface when every you want while I was stuck in heaven all the time, listening to stupid souls and judging them? asked Apollonia. Plus having to listen to all the other angels telling me what wasn't allowed. Where do you think you are now dummy, said Gabriel. Your time in heaven was necessary for you to learn about souls, good and bad. Now get rid of those two fake lions, they are not fooling anyone. Sure fooled me, said Carmen. You are a young angel and God knows that so he gave you a chance to learn some things down here. Ya I am young still and learning lots, said Ivy. Apollonia smiled. I am sorry Ivy. You are very sweet. Ivy smiled, she is not as dark inside now. 03 illustration goes here SSo what are you going to do now? asked Gabriel. I do not know, said Apollonia. I have an idea, said Gabriel. You will help out this team that Alieta has here in Fae Land when they need you. The leader is Alexa and if she calls you will drop whatever you are doing and go to her. You will do whatever she asks of you without questions. You have to learn how to follow orders and obey the rules. Now in the meantime go and fix the things you broke while down here for this short time. Man you are like a ten year old in a store full of glass, said Gabriel. When you hear your name called out. Pop over and enough of this show boat flying, scaring people with your black wings, said Gabriel. Okay, said Apollonia and disappeared. Alieta went over to Gabriel. You really put her in her place. I have never seen you do that before, said Alieta. You are like the mother of the angels. Gabriel smiled. Well I am more like the head or leader. Apollonia is very young and needs to learn a lot down here seeing she had no interest in listening to what the other angels told her. Ivy my child, come here please. Ivy flew over to Gabriel. Let me see those scratches please. Okay, said Ivy. They are not that bad, may I touch you please. Oh you never have to ask me that, said Ivy. Oh yes I do dear. That is your body not anyone else's. Okay but it feels so good when you touch me, that's all, said Ivy. Gabriel smiled and touched Ivy's scraped arm. There you go Ivy, all better now. Thanks, Ivy said. You can touch my other arm now too! Gabriel laughed. You are so funny. So Ivy, Mother Nature told me that you are taking care of Fae Land for her. Yep, I am in charge of all the plants and trees, said Ivy. I have a lot of nice flowers at mine and Viridian's place now. Well don't go too crazy with them. Remember Viridian lives there too and maybe she wants some nice grass to sit on too, said Gabriel. I am not crazy, said Ivy, just a bit nutty some times...oh another figure of speech right. Yes Ivy, you are starting to get it, said Gabriel. Okay, Viridian you tell me where you want the flowers and where you want the grass and I will fix it for you. Okay but all I would like is a little spot to sit on sometimes, said Viridian. Okay, said Ivy, let's go home for now. 04 illustration goes here I am going to go talk to Alexa and tell her what happened and all about Apollonia plus get her to join in on the adventures even if she really isn't needed, said Gabriel. She has to see the team in action. So what good is she on the team? asked Alieta. Zatsuky and Viridian can already take care anything evil that they face, even ten wizards at once. Well Apollonia is different from all other angels, said Gabriel. She has the power of the heavens in her and can kill anything including demons that your two girls can't. Devils still can't be killed but she can break them up real good making them run away in fear. Let's say she is God's warrior that doesn't have to follow the rules by not interfering. Dark angels are usually fallen angels that went bad but Apollonia is not bad at all, a bit young and mischievous like Ivy was there for a bit. She will step up when the time comes, she is an angel, just with black wings that makes her look more threatening to the bad and evil ones. Okay let's go Cindy and let these people get on with whatever they were doing. Then the two of them disappeared. Zatsuky and Carmen said goodbye and headed back home also. Just then Phonixa and Repellia came out of the palace. Hi Alieta what is going on, did we miss anything? asked Phonixa. Oh just a visit from a dark angel, said Alieta, what have you two been doing? We decided to organize the wardrobe room into sections that makes it easier to find things, said Repellia. It was a real mess in there but now with everything hanging up and in their right spot, there is lots of room for more clothes now. Yep and next we are going to organize the armory, said Phonixa. We looked in there and man everything is just thrown on the floor in piles. How does anyone find stuff in there with it like that? Alieta smiled. Okay just be careful in there, all those swords are very sharp. We will, said Phonixa. Now we are going to have a snack then go help Ivy and Viridian organize the flowers. I love digging in the dirt and planting stuff, said Repellia. Well sounds like you two have things under control, said Alieta. I am just going to go up to my den and read some more, Then Alieta went into the palace. 05 illustration goes here Chapter 2 The Warning After Repellia and Phonixa had their snack they headed over to see how Ivy and Viridian were doing. When they got there. Ivy was transplanting flowers. Hi Ivy, can we help you? asked Phonixa. Yep, but do you know how to move plants without hurting them. Yes we do, said Repellia. We just have to be gentle and be careful of the roots. Okay then, said Ivy. I am taking all the flowers from the middle of the yard and putting them on either side so we have a nice space in the middle for grass to grow. Good plan, said Repellia. They all started working together and were having a lot of fun with Ivy as she talked to each plant as she moved it. They all started to do the same because Ivy was the expert. Viridian came out and saw them all and brought them all a glass of juice. Now I made this and Ktara showed me how to do it so let me know if it is okay. They tasted it and all said it was great!. Oh good, now I just got to get the food part down and went back in the house. She is funny too Ivy, said Phonixa. Ya I know, she dosn't even know when she is being funny, said Ivy. While they were all working away Apollonia landed in the middle of the yard. Ivy, you have a visitor, said Phonixa. Ivy got up off her knees and said hi to Apollonia. Hi Ivy, I went to the palace but Alieta wasn't outside but I need to talk to her about something important. How do I get her to come outside? asked Apollonia. Why didn't you just walk inside and ask an elf you needed to see her? asked Ivy. No, I can't do that just yet, I was really bad earlier so I won't go in her home until she invites me, said Apollonia. Well there is always elves walking in and out of the palace, said Ivy. Just ask one of them. Good idea, said Apollonia. This is all new to me being down here so don't think I am dumb or something. I know your not dumb, said Ivy. Meet my friends Repellia in the red shirt and Repellia in the blue shirt. Hello girls, you don't seem scared to see me at all, said Apollonia. Your and angel, angels are not scary, said Phonixa. Even an angel with black wings? asked Apollonia. No, they are kind of sexy, actually you are a very pretty angel, said Repellia. Really, you think so? No wonder most people didn't run away when I was trying to scare them, said Apollonia. Didn't you say you needed to talk to Alieta, said Ivy. Oh ya, I better get going , said Apollonia. It is very important. Nice meeting you two, then Apollonia flew off. That was weird, said Phonixa. She acted like a kid. She kinda is, said Ivy. She has a very new soul and this is just her second day on the surface. Gabriel is her boss so she will learn fast. 06 illustration goes here Apollonia saw an elf about to go in the palace so she flew down and stopped her. Hi, I need to see Alieta, can you go tell her Apollonia is here with some important news please. Wow, I have never seen an angel looking like you before, said the elf. Yes I am a dark angel, said Apolloni. You sure are, dark and sexy, I will tell her you are here, said the elf, then went inside. Alieta came out and said you need to see me? Yes I do, said Apollonia. Why is everyone saying I am sexy? asked Apollonia. I don't know, maybe they like your wings and outfit, said Alieta. Is that all what you wanted to ask me? No, I was flying around going to the next place I had to fix up when I saw all these weird looking creatures gathered just outside of a forest. Okay, said Alieta. What were they doing? Well I got small enough to hide on a tree branch and could hear them talking but I couldn't understand what they we saying, said Apollonia. Then a big thing came out of nowhere and started telling them how they were going to attack here I think because he pointed in the direction of Fae Land. How far are they from here, asked Alieta. I would say one full days march but not sure, I do not walk much, said Apollonia. Alieta smiled. Oh, so how many were there, asked Alieta. Well I saw maybe a hundred but more were still coming out of the woods, so I would say lots, said Apollonia. The big one, what did he look like? asked Alieta. Real big and ugly but strong looking, said Apollonia. Okay that may be a demon controlling an army of creatures, said Alieta. A demon? Apollonia thought for a moment. Do you want me to go kill it? asked Apollonia. No, not yet, there might be more than one and killing a demon can be a bit tricky especially when they stay invisible most of the time, said Alieta. Okay, your the queen, what do you want me to do then? asked Apollonia. Stay invisible and keep an eye on them and if the creatures begin to march towards Fae Land, come back here fast and let me know, said Alieta. I will warn Alexa about what is going on. Okay said Apollonia then vanished. Looks like we might have another battle on our hands, thought Alieta. It was funny how she seemed to change her mood when she heard the word demon. Ginger came out of the palace and saw Alieta getting ready to fly off. Where are you off to? asked Ginger. I have to tell Alexa about a possible demon attack, said Alieta. Keep an eye on the palace for me please. You want me to stay out here with a demon coming? asked Ginger. Don't worry Apollonia will take care of things. Oh okay, said Ginger then off Alieta flew off. Wait, who is Apollonia? yelled Ginger but Alieta was too far away already. 07 illustration goes here When Alieta got to Alexa's place she found her in the backyard with Angus. Hi Alexa. It is only me, said Alieta. Only you, said Alexa. You rarely come over or leave the palace grounds. I know but that has to change some. So where is Sivia, asked Alieta. Oh she is with Diego in town. She tends to like Diego the best out of the two of us, said Alexa. Plus Diego likes to show her off to the people downtown. Okay I just wanted to tell you that Apollonia popped by the palace and saw an army forming about one days march from here, said Alieta. Some kind of creatures and a big boss of some sort, she said. Now I sent her back to keep an eye open for them just in case she was right and they start heading this way. Okay so what direction are they coming from, asked Alexa. Alieta stopped. Drats I forgot to ask her that. She is so much like Ivy used to be when trying to get answers from her, said Alieta. Ya I remember that. It was funny but a bit frustrating. She is way better now, said Alexa. Call Pippa and see if she can get some pixies to circle around and find them for you, said Alexa. Good idea as usual Alexa. Now we have some time so I will tell Pippa to report back to you, said Alieta. That way you can plan ahead at what team members you will need to put together, said Alieta. Okay, said Alexa. Gabriel came by and told me she wanted me to show Apolonia how the team works together. I just hope she doesn't get in the way. Angels are not exactly warriors so what is that about? Well Apollonia is not your typical angel, said Alieta. You will see if a battle is needed. Talk to you later and off Alieta went. 08 illustration goes here On her way back to the palace, Alieta saw the twins with Ivy on the front yard so she flew down to see how the girls were doing. Hi girls, how are things going? asked Alieta. Hi Alieta, said Ivy. We are moving these flowers so that there will be more space for grass for Viridian. Well that is nice of you, said Alieta. Viridian came out again and saw Alieta and went to go back inside. Hey where are you going and what are you carrying, asked Alieta to Viridian. Oh I am testing my cooking on these girls. I am trying to learn how to cook but I didn't want to use you to taste something that I might of goofed up, said Viridian. Lets see that, said Alieta. Okay then, said Viridian. So what is it called, asked Alieta. Well it is supposed to be strips of chicken breasts coated in honey garlic sauce, said Viridian. Sounds good so let me try a piece, said Alieta. She took a bite of a piece of chicken then said, not bad at all Viridian. I like it. Really, said Viridian. Hey let us try some said the rest of them. They all tried a piece then Ivy took the plate and said you can leave that here with us. I guess they like it too, said Alieta. Viridian smiled. Now I just got back from Alexa's place and told her about a possible attack that may be happening within a day or so, said Alieta. Apollonia popped by the palace and told me about it so be on stand by okay. Another attack, said Viridian. Yep it seems that way. Now I am going to ask Pippa to go out with a few Pixies to see what direction they are going to be coming from, said Alieta. I forgot to ask Apollonia that. If we get confirmation Alexa will put together a team but I am pretty sure that you and Zatsuky will be involved. Do you feel anything yet Ivy? Nope, just need more sauce for the chicken, said Ivy. Okay good, said Alieta with a smile. The place is really starting to look great Ivy, said Alieta. Yep but I want to grow one of those trees that Ktara has by her place, said Ivy. Grass is good but a bit of shade would be nice too, said Ivy. Do you know how to grow a coconut tree from a coconut? asked Alieta. Not yet but I will ask the tree and find out, said Ivy. Yes I guess you will, said Alieta. Okay I am heading back to the palace to talk to Pippa and off Alieta flew again. 09 illustration goes here Chapter 3 Western Plains Attack When Alieta got back to the palace she found Ginger standing nervously in front of the steps. So any news from Pippa yet? asked Alieta. Nothing yet, said Ginger. Well I did tell her to go let Alexa know first, said Alieta. So you look nervous for some reason, how come? You left me in charge when a demon was coming, said Ginger. You know I get scared easy plus who is Apollonia? Oh we met her this morning, said Alieta. She is a dark angel that God made to fight battles on earth. Gabriel said she can kill demons easily, said Alieta. Why is she a dark angel? asked Ginger. Well her wings are black and she doesn't follow the same rules as all other angels to I guess that is why, said Alieta. She is young but I am sure she will be good to have around. So we just have to wait and see what Pippa found out for us. Then Pippa seemed to appear out of nowhere. I am back and went to Alexa's place first as you asked, said Pippa. Do you know how much ground the three of us had to cover to find something? Well lots, said Pippa. Anyways we found them alright, said Pippa. So what is going on out there, asked Alieta. Well they are in the west over by the woods that borders the plains and there are about two hundred of them is my best guess and they look like Troglodytes. I did not see any leader though so he must still be in the woods, said Pippa. So they are not moving yet then? asked Alieta. Nope, not yet, said Pippa. But to the south, north and west is just all desert and barren land for miles. Fae Land is very close to where those woods are. Okay, thanks for your help Pippa. Okay and Pippa flew off to the woods. So there is an army of nasty Troglodytes and a unknown leader, said Alieta. I will have Jazmen send out some sprites to watch for them. She waved down a sprite and told her to relay the message to Jazmen. So now you are back on duty so I am going back in the palace, said Ginger. Alieta smiled then they both went back in the palace. 10 illustration goes here Over five hours had passed when Jazmen showed up at the palace and went to talk to Alieta. Okay best we get ready, said Jazmen. The troglodytes are on the move, headed this way and they are not moving slowly, said Jazmen. So how long do you think it will take them to get to Fae land? asked Alieta. At the rate they are going, maybe six hours, said Jazmen. Okay take a few sprites with you and alert Alexa and she will tell you what team members will be needed but have them all report here first, said Alieta. Should I send out some armed sprite to begin thinning them out? asked Jazmen. Not yet, let Alexa make that call, said Alieta. We still don't know what the leader is yet and sprites in the air may not be a good idea at this time, said Alieta. Okay, that makes sense, said Jazmen then flew off. Ginger came back outside and saw Jazmen flying away. What is going on? asked Ginger. The attack has started, said Alieta. Sorry but I am back in the palace now, said Ginger and she headed back in. Ginger, wait, you never have to think that I think less of you because you scare easy and don't want to fight, said Alieta. You are not a warrior, you are my best friend that does so many important things for me. I will never put you in harms way. Don't worry, Alexa will take care of this threat like she always does. I know, I just feel safer in the palace doing something, said Ginger. Makes me worry less. Then Ginger went in the palace. 11 illustration goes here Once Alexa heard the news she told Jazmen that just Viridian and Zatsuky were needed. What about my army? asked Jazmen. I want you and two other sprites to go ahead and keep tracking them and the rest of the army outside of the west border just in case something goes wrong but I don't think they will need to fight, said Alexa. Okay, Alieta said she wanted you all to meet at the palace first, said Jazmen. Okay, we can do that, said Alexa. Alexa got ready and headed out to the palace. When she got to Ivy's place, Ivy flew over to her. There coming, said Ivy, make sure you bring Apollonia with you. I know but why did you say bring Apollonia too, asked Alexa. She is God's warrior and very powerful, said Ivy. Okay Ivy I will take your advice, said Alexa. Ivy smiled then went back to Repellia and Phonixa. Once at the palace both Viridian and Zatsuky were already there waiting for her with Alieta. Okay what's the plan? asked Zatsuky. First I need Apollonia here, Ivy thinks she will be useful, said Alexa. She is an angel, said Zatsuky, what can she do to help? Let's wait and see, said Alexa then called out for Apollonia that appeared almost instantly. Okay listen up everyone. We want to end this battle before they get too close to Fae Land but just incase Jazmen has her army on the west border. We need to ride as fast as we can and meet the creatures that Jazmine said are moving very fast. As soon as we see them in the distance I want Viridian to get ready for them above Zatsuky then when in range you two do your thing with the weapons. Once you have killed all of them we will wait to see what kind of boss we are going to be dealing with. Apollonia put up her hand. Yes Apollonia. you can just talk, we are not in school, said Alexa. Oh okay. Wouldn't it be better if we just went there now and started the fight before they get any closer? asked Apollonia. Yes that is what we are going to do, said Alexa. We will ride fast. Just let me take you there, I know where they all are, said Apollonia. You mean you can teleport us three there all at once? asked Alexa. Yep, just tell me how far away from them you want to be then lets go, said Apollonia. Alexa looked at Alieta that was just smiling. Okay, how about two hundred yards, said Alexa. You got it, said Apollonia, then they all vanished. Okay that was new and interesting, said Alieta. She called over a couple elves to bring their horses to the stable. 12 illustration goes here Okay, now that is the way to travel, said Zatsuky. Well looks like Apollonia put us exactly where I asked so you two get in position then get firing when they are close enough, said Alexa. Zatsuky ran forward some and Viridian went out to the left some. Okay you hang with me and watch, said Alexa. Can I kill those two Troglodytes or do you want to? asked Apollonia. What two Troglodytes? asked Alexa. The two running towards us over there. Alexa looked and saw two big Troglodytes running fast right at them and were almost on them. Yes, yes kill them fast, said Alexa. Apollonia put out a hand and killed both of them instantly with some kind of invisible power turning them to dust. Man that was close, said Alexa. You have some serious power hidden in you. Yep God gave it to me, said Apollonia. Where the heck did they come from though, said Alexa. Must of been scouts or something, I guess you should of said three hundred yards away, said Apollonia. I see, well if you see anymore coming don't bother to ask just do what you just did to those two, said Alexa. Okay thanks, said Apollonia. Okay the girls are in position now, said Alexa. Watch how they work together to kill all these creatures fast. Viridian lit up her sword from above and then Zatsuky did the same on the ground making sure none of the Troglodytes got away. Hey they are really good, said Apollonia. That demon is getting very angry looking though. What demon? asked Alexa. The one up high in the air watching all his army getting fried, said Apollonia. I don't see anyone up there, said Alexa. 13 illustration goes here Well he is there, demons can't hide from an angel, that is why they don't like us. They are not scared of them though because they know they can't do anything to harm them. That is one of the stupid rules they have in heaven that always made me mad. But you can? asked Alexa. Yep, I do what ever I want, said Apollonia. Zatsuky and Viridian came running over. Okay they are all dead now, said Zatsuky. Now we wait for the boss, right? We don't have to, said Alexa. Apollonia can already see the demon. Really, tell us where he is and we will blast him, said Viridian. Those weapons are very powerful but while he is invisible they will just pass right through him doing no harm, said Apollonia. I can take care of him if you want. You might as well you are the one that can see him, said Alexa. Oh good, I will make it so you can watch, said Apollonia. Can I play with him a bit first and get him really really mad? Um, sure I guess. You did say you do whatever you want, said Alexa. Cool, I can't wait to tell Ivy about this, said Apollonia then she flew up into the sky. Are you sure she should be doing this alone? asked Zatsuky. I am very sure, said Alexa, she just turned two Troglodytes to dust by just raising her hand. That girl is packed full of power. If she wants to play with him first then who am I to stop a dark angel from having some fun. They all looked up and watched as Apollonia flew up then stopped in mid air. A big winged red demon appeared looking very mad. A fallen angel, are you here to help me on my quest? asked the demon. Nope I am here to kill you, said Apollonia. The demon laughed loudly. You can't kill me I am immortal, nothing can kill me. Apollonia flew up very close to his face and laughed back at him. That shows you how stupid you are. Demons are just a bi-product of hell with tiny little brains filled with hatred. I will turn you into dust you smart ass little angel, said the demon then threw two fire balls at her that passed right through Apollonia. That tickled, my turn now, said Apollonia. She waved both her arms down at him that sent the demon down fast crashing to the ground. The demon was shocked and went to disappear but Apollonia stopped him. My friends want to watch me play with you so your not going nowhere dummy, said Apollonia. What kind of dark angel are you? asked the demon that slowly got back on his feet. The kind that God makes to fight evil ones like you, said Apollonia. Now the demon was scared and started to run away from her but Apollonia waved a hand and turned both his legs to dust. The demon screamed in pain then she turned the rest of him to dust leaving just his head looking up at her. Not so big and scary anymore are you, said Apollonia. Then she made his head small and kicked it to where Zatsuky and Viridian were standing. Okay girls finish him off, I am finished playing, said Apollonia. They both smiled then both of them blasted the head turning it to dust. 14 illustration goes here Apollonia walked over to them looking very pleased with herself. How did I do, was that okay? I could of turned all of him to ash at once but I wanted him to feel what it was like to suffer first, said Apollonia. That was amazing girl. I have never seen an angel do that before, said Zatsuky. No angel that I have read about has ever done that before, said Alexa. Not even the apocalypse angels. Okay so your sword isn't glowing anymore so we are done here, said Alexa. Time to go back to the palace and report to Alieta. Okay, lets go, said Apollonia and they all vanished. They reappeared not far from Alieta that was close to the sundial. There you all are, I take it all has been taken care of? asked Alieta. You could say that, said Viridian. It would seem that Apollonia is one powerful angel in disguise. Zatsuky and I took care of all the Troglodytes but Alexa let her kill the demon all by herself which I must say was fun to watch. What do you mean fun? asked Alieta. She teased and played with him first. Got him really mad then he became very scared of Apollonia. She made parts of his body vanish then kicked his head over to us like a soccer ball to finish the job. It was something you had to see to believe. Alieta looked around but couldn't see Apollonia anywhere. Where did she go, I wanted to ask her a few questions and thank her, said Alieta. I think I know where she is, said Alexa. Apollonia is like a pixie meaning she does whatever she wants but she did say she could hardly wait to tell Ivy about her adventure. So she is probably at Ivy place. Really, why Ivy? asked Alieta. Think about it, Apollonia is new and doesn't know many people here and Ivy has a way of making friends with everyone, said Alexa. It was Ivy that flew over to me and told me to make sure I take Apollonia with me so Ivy likes her. The twins are there too, said Alieta. Cool, now Apollonia will have three friends here. That angel may be super powerful but she has personality of a teenager if you haven't noticed. That I have noticed in her, said Alieta. Did she follow your instructions though? Yep, exactly and even asked permission to kill two Troglodytes that were running right at me while Zatsuky and Viridian were doing there thing, said Alexa. She is welcome to help out the team whenever there might be a demon involved. So where is Ginger? She is usually out here with you. When I told her there might be a demon out there she went and hid in the palace, said Alieta. She is not unlike the rest of the elves here when it comes to scary beings. That is why it is a good thing not to let anyone know about attacks on Fae Land when possible. They can read about it later in one of my books. 15 illustration goes here Chapter 4 Conclusion Apollonia appeared at Ivy's place and saw Ivy playing in the yard kicking a ball around with two other girls. Hi Ivy, I am back. What are you doing? Repellia and Phonixa stopped playing and ran up to Apollonia. Hi, I am Phonixa and this is my sister Repellia. Wow are you ever pretty. Apollonia smiled at the two of them. Do all sisters look exactly the same here? asked Apollonia. No silly we are twins, said Repellia. Ivy came over and asked how everything went. Well it was kinda fun watching Viridian and Zatsuky using their weapons on all the creatures, said Apollonia. Alexa let me take care of the demon though. That was the best part for me. Okay everyone sit down and I will get us all an ice cream cone then I want to hear everything, said Ivy. What are ice cream cones, asked Apollonia. Ice cream is the best tasting food on the planet, said Ivy. I will be right back. Ivy went in the house and the rest of them sat on the grass. I love your wings, said Repellia. Can I touch them? Sure if you want, said Apollonia. Wow they are so soft, check them out Phonixa. Ya they are soft, much nicer that turkey feathers, said Phonixa. So you said you are twins, what does that mean? asked Apollonia. That means we grew in our mother at the same time and were born the same day, said Repellia. Oh okay, I wasn't born, God made me, said Apollonia. Well he sure did a good job at making you that is for sure, said Phonixa. Ivy called for Repellia to help her bring out the cones. I'll be right back, you are going to love eating ice cream in a cone, said Repellia. When they came out with the four ice cream cones they sat back down in a circle. Now you have to eat it slowly, said Ivy. It is very cold so just lick it like this. Okay, that looks easy, said Apollonia. She took a nice big lick. My god this is better than ambrosia, said Apollonia. What is ambrosia? asked Phonixa. It is a nice sweet treat that God gives to the angels sometimes. It is a chewy candy. Taste a bit like this ice cream but this is better. And won't make you go to sleep. Ambrosia makes you sleep? asked Ivy. Only if you eat more than one of them, said Apollonia. They can be very intoxicating. I'll stick to ice cream, it makes my wings nice and strong and you don't have to chew it, said Ivy. Now tells us all about how the battle went from start to finish. Ya and don't leave out the gross parts, we can take it said Repellia. 16 illustration goes here Back at the palace after everyone had gone home, Ginger came out of the palace and walked over to Alieta. So is it was safe to come outside again? asked Ginger. Yep it seems that Apollonia really impressed Alexa, said Alieta. So Apollonia must be very powerful looking too then, said Ginger. Actually she doesn't, said Alieta. If you take away the wings she looks like a teenage girl, said Alieta. Very slim and cute looking like the twins. God must have his own reason why he made her that way and very approachable. Gabriel appeared beside Ginger and startled her. Sorry dear, my you are a jumpy one, said Gabriel. She may scare easy but don't get Ginger mad at you, said Alieta. Why will she hit me? asked Gabriel. No she will do something more effective, said Alieta. She will rip into you with words making you feel like an idiot but in her own sweet way. Ginger may not be a physical fighter but she knows how to defend herself in other ways. I will have to remember that, said Gabriel. So the reason I am here is to tell you that Apollonia surprised both me and God and not by killing that demon, that was expected. Okay so what did she do? asked Alieta. Well first you should know that even though God created a new body for her, the soul is not new for the most part, said Gabriel. I am unsure what you mean, said Alieta. Well normally a new body made in heaven that rarely gets made anymore is given a brand new soul. In Apollonia's case however God gave her the soul of a young girl that tragically lost her life because she had different ways of thinking about how things should be. What happened to her? asked Ginger. First off this occured not long ago across the ocean where governments rule with an iron fist and rules must be followed, said Gabriel. She was imprisoned then publicly executed to set and example to others. My god that is terrible, said Ginger. Yes but God figured this young very spirited girl would make the perfect angel for him because what she believed in was correct, just before her time and in the wrong region. Okay I think I am following you now, said Alieta. Good but you see normally a soul is not put into an new born body for at least twenty years or longer so that person can enjoy heaven which allows the soul to heal and personality traits can change some making the new born child a completely different individual. I told God we should wait some before giving the new body he created this soul but he said no and just said you will have one week to teach her things about being an angel then he is sending her down to earth as his new and very different kind of angel that will do things that he will not do. That surprised me to no end because that has never happened before and as I tried to teach her the do's and don'ts of an angel, Apollonia refused to agree with a lot of our ways and became a very hard angel to deal with in heaven and even tried getting the other angels to see things her way, just like she did when she was a human on earth. After the week was over God said it was time for her to go down but I told him she is not ready. He just smiled at me and said she will be perfect, just be there for her when she needs you. Okay so Apollonia is like the rebel of angels then, said Alieta. So what surprised you. She seems quite nice now. Exactly, she is very nice to people like angels are supposed to be but different to. Right now she is at Ivy's place sitting on the ground enjoying ice cream with Repellia and Phonixa also telling them all about her first adventure. So what is wrong with that? asked Ginger. Nothing at all but she befriended them very fast and is being a teenage girl all over again but this time with those three girls, especially Ivy as a best friend she will learn fast all about love and friendship better than I could teach her mainly because I am her boss and those three girls she considers her equal. Egual, Apollonia is way above them, said Alieta. Not really, Ivy can do stuff that Apollonia can't do and there is no greater love than that of two identical twins that went through hell together. So all that said, you will be seeing a lot of her from now on but treat her like you do with Ivy and the twins. They all respect you and will listen to your wisdom. I will keep and eye on things as usual but I leave Apollonia in your good hands. Then Gabriel vanished. Ginger giggled. Well Alieta how does it feel being the mother to a teenaged dark angel? asked Ginger. Not sure yet, said Alieta. It is time to crack open that bottle of wine in the ice box and have a drink or two. Now that is the best idea you have had today, said Ginger. Can I have some too. You know I don't drink alone, you get the bottle and glasses and I will meet you in my den, said Alieta. The End 17 illustration goes here