Jason would sigh as he saw the mark of a contract appear on his hand. This was already going to be a headache he was sure. He would then point behind him at a stack of books. "<b>Feel free to access my library- I stole a good deal of demon-magic books when I left hell, I am sure the knowledge on how they work will help you in the long run...for what it's worth? At least you're not an asshole." </b>Jason said. It was clear he was not used to giving compliments, though given where he was for an entire year, that was not entirely unfounded. Still, Demonic knowledge would be useful in combating the dark ones when they encountered them.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, outside, two fallen were watching the house.<br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ffff">"<b>Is that her,<a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2Foriginals%2F0d%2F0f%2Fa7%2F0d0fa7af3ff60086be6ae2e8314353ee.jpg&amp;hash=9080a0e5a1ddc49bfc8975bd103b0269" href="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0d/0f/a7/0d0fa7af3ff60086be6ae2e8314353ee.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank"> Afton</a>?" </b>The Female Fallen would ask.<br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">"<b>It would appear so, <a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fpre00.deviantart.net%2F4520%2Fth%2Fpre%2Fi%2F2015%2F201%2F7%2Fc%2Ffallen_angel_by_shadowxvampire-d924l9t.jpg&amp;hash=dfb04fa6c56fb780f7976ee9293d9333" href="https://pre00.deviantart.net/4520/th/pre/i/2015/201/7/c/fallen_angel_by_shadowxvampire-d924l9t.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Shiloh</a>.</b>" The Male, Afton, said.<br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ffff"><b>"Wondrous News! After all this time...."</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00"><b>"We'll need to inform Lady Penemue."</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ffff"><b>"That we shall!"</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ff00">"<b>Not yet, Young Ones.</b>" A new voice spoke up as a man would walk forward.</span><br/><br/>"<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ffff"><a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2F736x%2Fa4%2Ff1%2F5d%2Fa4f15dc8f9fabe1d33fde2f0813cba11--male-angels-angels-and-demons.jpg&amp;hash=842f368a0e56eda8bd03511b48c7e95a" href="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/a4/f1/5d/a4f15dc8f9fabe1d33fde2f0813cba11--male-angels-angels-and-demons.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Lord </a></span><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00"><a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2F736x%2Fa4%2Ff1%2F5d%2Fa4f15dc8f9fabe1d33fde2f0813cba11--male-angels-angels-and-demons.jpg&amp;hash=842f368a0e56eda8bd03511b48c7e95a" href="https://i.pinimg.com/736x/a4/f1/5d/a4f15dc8f9fabe1d33fde2f0813cba11--male-angels-angels-and-demons.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Gadreel!</a>" </span>They both spoke up at the same time.<br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#00ff00">Gadreel would stare down towards the house and rub his chin, as six black wings stood proudly on his back. "<b>So the young Everleigh has grown older and stronger....but is she ready to meet my sister?.....we shall see." </b>He said, before looking towards the two. "<b>Observe for now. Avoid direct confrontation. Defend yourselves if necessary, but avoid killing anyone." </b>He said, as the both responded with '<i>Yes, My Lord'. </i>Gadreel would look back one more time and give a smirk. "<b>I look forward to seeing how you've grown....my dear niece." </b>He said, before vanishing into a portal.</span><br/><br/>~~~<i>Later</i>~~~<br/><br/>After arriving at the abandoned<a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=https%3A%2F%2Fspiritedmedia.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2015%2F03%2Fst-laurentius-church.jpg&amp;hash=7d1ba707c4e0a16843950e39d474c8a0" href="https://spiritedmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/03/st-laurentius-church.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">Saint Peter and Paul Church</a>to contact Heaven's leadership, Everleigh would be confronted by the astral visages of Raguel, Michael, Zadkiel, and Raphael.<br/><br/>Upon being informed about the situation, they were more than a little concerned.<br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4d4d">"<b>You formed a contract with the Revenant?! Did you not <i>think </i>of the implications this could have?"</b><br/>
</span><br/><b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">"It seems as if she made tactfully beneficial decision, Zadkiel, and given the circumstances, it was for the better."<br/>
</span><br/>
<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4d4d">"That doesn't excuse the fact that she should've informed us, Michael!"<br/>
</span></b><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cc99ff">Raguel would sigh. "<b>Ignoring my brothers, well done Everleigh. You achieved more results than most expected in one day, though I should hardly be surprised."</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">Raphael would wipe a mock tear in his eye. "<b>I'm so proud of my little girl!"</b><br/>
</span><br/><b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">"Shut up, Raphael...."<br/>
</span><br/>
<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">"YOU SHUT UP, I'M HAVING A MOMENT!"<br/>
</span></b><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4d4d"><b>"Can we </b><i><b>please </b></i><b>get back to the task at hand?!" </b>Zadkiel said. He would then look towards Everleigh. "<b>If he truly does have the Relic of Pride, then it's obvious one Angel down there is simply not enough- I suggest we assign more angels to Everleigh's contingent and have her make preparations to keep an eye on the situation." </b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00"><b>"A move like that would require a leader down in Pittsburgh, however."</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cc99ff"><b>"Our brother is right- We cannot have them acting on their own accord and we cannot leave Everleigh without backup."</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff"><b>"There is ONE solution." </b>Raphael said. He would then point towards Everleigh. "<b>She made good deductive reasoning, she followed orders to the letter, then she made a decision in the field to keep an eye on an obviously dangerous artifact. We need that quick thinking in the field."</b><br/>
</span><br/><b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4d4d">"No! It's too soon. Everleigh is not ready for the responsibilities that come-"<br/>
</span><br/>
<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff">"It was YOUR Angel's that failed to deliver results in capturing him and it was MY daughter who managed to acquire the information we sought. She has earned this!"<br/>
</span></b><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00"><b>"The Most Holy's word is absolute, Zadkiel, and Metatron has made it clear. Everleigh Krist? step forward." </b>Michael would walk over, as the other archangels appeared. They would then hold out their hands as holy fire would begin swirling around Everleigh, wrapping around her halo and her back. Though for a moment it would sting, and there would be a new pressure on her back, there would then be a blinding light. Everleigh would see a mirror before her, as she saw not two, but <i>four </i>white wings on her back, and her halo, once shining gold, now burning white. She had been promoted in the hierarchy at last.<br/>
<br/>
<b>"Everleigh Krist, it is the decision of The most Holy, and of this council,  that you be granted the powers and privileges of the Heavenly Virtues."</b><br/>
</span><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#cc99ff"><b>"Virtues are not trained- They are chosen. Forged in the fire of Experience and tempered by intuition, with the willpower to overcome any and all obstacles."</b><br/>
</span><br/><b><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ffff00">"The Virtues are the Ideal of our people- The Symbol of our power. They embody the values of Heaven and demonstrate them on Earth as instruments of the Most Holy's Will." <br/>
</span><br/>
<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff4d4d">"Virtues bear the heaviest of burdens. They are our defenders and warriors on Earth, should the end days come, as our first line of defense and Earth's Last line of defense. Maintaining it is their duty and their mission."<br/>
</span></b><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#4da6ff"><b>"You've finally done it, Everleigh....I am so proud of you." </b>Raphael said, with a big smile on his face. "<b>We'll be sending Arthur, Ella, and Anna to be apart of your detachment. They'll answer directly to you and more will come. Welcome to the Ranks of the Virtues, Everleigh.....Angel of Empathy."</b><br/>
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