"About Myths and Reality"

*Ian*

After the uncomfortable confrontation late this afternoon, it was wise to take a break. Father has been discussing things with the Angel's leader, and I sigh still confused with what happened. We decided to take a break and everyone went away to do different things. I remained sitting on a rock, watching them.

Lucifer's presence feels like a breeze of relief to me, as he silently stands near me. I still feel uncomfortable when around him. The truth is, that the pleasure of his company confuses me and angers me. I can't trust my own emotions anymore.

'What is that really bothers you so much about me?' He says and startles me with his words. I turn around to look at him and can't reply to anything for sure. What really bothers me so much about him? 'I came to think about many things, I have been far from any civilization for too long to understand them completely. Nor I cared to, until... well, you.' He continues and I listen to his voice in my head closely. I still feel an ache in my heart when I think of his long and lonely existence. 'I think I finally have figured it out... it is the way I present myself what bothers you...'

I perk a brow trying to understand. 'What do you mean?'

He gives a step closer and I see his eyes change a bit, taking me by surprise. Its shape softens as he continues to speak to my mind. 'I present myself in an androgynous way, not really a female, nor a male... and this bothers you... you never thought you would be matched with a male partner...'

Another step closer to me and my eyes widen as the features of his face also soften. 'What...' Is all I manage to say, as I myself can't understand what is happening in front of me.

Those pale eyes sink deep into my soul as the words continue to invade my mind. 'We come into this world, to this realm, and take a shape that suits our needs and wishes... I never felt the need to fit into one or the other, so my look has been a bit of both always... we are both in one, we are a soul that shapes into what we chose to use as our shell.' His body slowly adjusts to the new feminine features, and the, indeed previous androgynous body, now takes a more feminine shape, with soft curves and slightly less hight. He... or She... is finally in front of me, and my mouth is open still incredulous of what I have just witnessed. 'Does this pleases you more? Does it ease that anger?' Even the voice has changed, although it was always very neutral, now it became softer and almost singing.

My skin is full of goosebumps as her figure is a feast for my eyes. Indeed I feel like something has changed, and yet I am still a bit confused. 'You... don't have to change just for me...'

Another presence startles me and I quickly look to the side, where I watch Amrafel and my parents approach us. He nods at me and I nod back nervously. "When we are sent to this world, we are nor male or female. We are all more like what Lucifer looked like a few moments ago. We are souls that choose a shape. In fact, either of us could change to a different one at any given time if we wished to. Lucifer asked me to come and ease your worries because I understand you would not trust so easily in what she has chosen to reveal to you. But is true, and you have nothing to be afraid of."

My father frowns a bit, but my mother smiles at me nodding. "Follow your heart, my dear. We will support you always. And you know that no matter what mate you have, it is what the Goddess has chosen for you."

The Goddess, I surely need to have a few words with her and ask her what goes through her head when she decides to pair us all.

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*Meadow*

I am still amazed by what I saw; Lucifer changed for Ian and did this to make him happy. How could I not trust him? Her.

We are all together again, yet my smile does not leave my face as those memories are freshly engraved. I know Caleb was sceptical at first, but he agrees with me that we only want what is best for our son. Caliope explained to us that Angels are like this and that they have a nature that is undeniable, they are transparent with what they like or want, so at least we know for sure that Lucifer wants to be with Ian.

I sigh and try to focus on what is going to happen. Amra warned us what he was going to do, and still, we are a bit hesitant and scared. He is going to attempt to call the ancient ones, those who have been representatives of Gods in our culture. I am scared and anxious. Curious to say the least. The last and only time I was with her, she played an important part in one of our battles and brought Caleb back to life when he was gone. I always felt curious about our Goddess, and now Amra says we can meet her in person again.

As Amra stands to speak again, everyone holds quiet. "And here we are again, to continue what was started. I understand you are anxious and want some action, you want either peace or war, but now. You can't deal with the waiting, and it is the hardest part of this." He sighs and continues. "Have you ever wondered how everything moves in the universe?"

Everyone looks confused at his words and I certainly have my curiosity spiking.

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*Caliope*

I pay close attention to his words as he finally continues, after studying all their faces. "Human scientists have tried for centuries to figure out what makes everything work, everything spin. An invisible force that has kept planets orbiting around something, and then, something invisible that keeps everything moving and changing..."

I smile softly as I remember a long time ago similar words being explained to me. "That invisible force is what we call our Father, humans, religious humans, call it God, and you, well, depending on your race, have chosen to ignore it to worship a lesser one."

There is anger again in many eyes, and with good reason, of course. 'Remember you are telling them that everything they believed was not completely true... they are not going to accept this calmly...'

I remember. That time, long ago, yet so clear in my memories, when I met Him. When he presented himself to me as everything; a woman, a man, a child, a dog. He was all and all were him. He spoke to me about this balance, and how he could not directly act or interact with anything happening, because that will mean, everything else would be left unchecked.

He understands what I mean and he takes a breath. "It is Him who holds this balance, one that is not easy to maintain. He is the force that is everywhere and affects everything, and it comes with a price. Constant attention and focus. He can not interact directly with anything, or the balance will be broken... If our father leaves that constant state of focus, then everything might fall apart. That is why he sent us to do his bidding, in a way, as well as he has sent others before, and who have remained here to help him." He sees what I see; everyone now is paying close attention. "Angels and Archangels are only sent to protect an aspect of the universe, but others, like me, arcane creatures, have been sent before to lead other races, but also not to interact too much with them, in order to maintain the free will of every living being. You have all know them as Gods in many races, and they have been dormant for most of their existence. With some exceptions..." He says as he looks at Caleb and Meadow, who had a close encounter with their deity. Both of them nod at him. "We will need their aid as well, and we will bring them to the battle with us..."

"And how do you propose to draw them? We call them and that is just it?" Baldoragh asks a bit irritated but genuinely curious.

Amra grins and nods. "I will summon them..."

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