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...

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.

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.

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.

So 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.

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.