Lead Us Not Into Temptation
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				Title: <strong>Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>17-02-2009, 18:26:44</strong>
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				In the world of angels, there are rules, rules to keep those special few focused on their tasks. Rules that keep the angels in line, keep their minds pure and focused. Most of all, these rules protect the angels from themselves. The Lady keeps her angels in line by setting out guidelines for their interaction, both with mortals and amongst themselves.<br><br>One of the more important rules among interaction between angel;&nbsp; sexual contact of any sort was forbidden, though relationships were not. Can a couple survive without the ultimate intimacy of sex? What happens when one angel gets it in her head to convince her love that the rules are wrong? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>20-02-2009, 02:42:53</strong>
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				Perfect weather. That's what it was like here. Some could say it was from some mystical "sun" but preferably people assumed it was just Her flooding heaven with light for her angels. The wind blew by his face, his hair ruffling in the wind as he flew from cloud to cloud.<br><br>Always the restless one, Baal wished for new weather sometimes. She was always in a good mood, which was one reason the angels believed it was always warm and bright, but Baal wished that maybe it rained a little, dousing him with warm water as he flew from place to place. That was one of the many things he kept in his heart after his death. He cherished the rain, the change of colors in the fall, the white snow layering his lawn on a chilly Christmas day..<br><br>He missed his wife and kids..but this was no time to dwell on such manners. It had been..what....nearly 120 years since he had lost his life...No need to dwell on it now.He flew down, letting the cloud breeze through his skin and wings, if only clouds up here felt cold like they did back home when he flew...As he flew down he spotted another angel, sitting with her legs dangling off of one cloud.<br><br>He smiled. It was her. <br><br>Good morning Anael. <br><br>He fluttered his wings with appreciation as he landed next to her and folded his wings before plopping down next to her.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>26-02-2009, 02:09:17</strong>
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				Sitting quietly, soaking up the warm light of Hers that shone from above, the angel dangled her feet over the edge of a cloud. It was a ways off from the more common grounds for the angels. This was her place, where she came to think. This morning she was holding a gray feather in her hands, stroking it softly and playing with the fuzz. She sighed softly and felt a tear roll down her cheek at the thought of what was to come of this. What she had done to him, she felt terribly for that.<br><br>She brushed at her tears and calmed herself, just in time to see him flutter down to her cloud and plop himself down beside her. She sighed softly as she collected herself enough to speak to him. The things she had to tell him, they were not pleasant.<br><br>She managed a weak smile as she looked up to him. "Good morning, Baal." she whispered softly, looking into his eyes and seeing the restlessness there. It so often found it's way to his mind, though his heart was calm; she knew that much. Her own eyes of turquoise must have shown her sadness; they were the window to the soul, and he'd always been good at reading them.<br><br>She put her head down and looked back to the gray fluff in her hand, sighing softly and biting her lip to hold her tears. She looked up to the light as she spoke. "I'm so sorry Baal." she murmured quietly, her fingers still playing with the odd feather she'd found in her wings. "She's called a trial, for both of us..." she swallowed and looked back down once more, her shoulders slumping slightly as she revealed the news to him.<br><br>She held up the feather to show him before placing her hands back in her lap. "I won't be here tomorrow..." she whispered sadly, shaking her head a little. "I can only hope now, that you don't pay for my actions." she reached up to wipe a stray tear away as it fell, not having the courage to look at him again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>05-03-2009, 03:07:08</strong>
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				As he got himself comfortable and situated, Baal turned his face towards Anael. He tilted his eyes downward, noticing her fiddling with the grey feather. As she looked up to greet him, he instantly noticed something was wrong with her. He peered into her eyes, his mind diving behind the turquoise colors to connect his mind to hers. He felt her emotions. Her anger, embarrassment, frustration and...depression. Why was she so perturbed? So mixed with emotions?<br><br>His Anael was usually cheery, full of life and inspiration. What had upset her so? As he watched her sigh and slouch he listened intently as she spoke to him. A trial....He sighed as she finished, clucking his tongue against the roof of his mouth and pondering about their situation.<br><br>"So...She did find...out..." He lets out a slow sigh. Shaking his head as he peers down from the cloud that they were perched upon, seeing nothing but other clouds. "You won't be here tomorrow? I...I..guess that means the same for me too." He nods his head slowly, &nbsp;"I expect the same punishment for my actions." He lifts her head up to gaze into her beautiful eyes before tilting in and kissing her. <br><br>"If, banishment is the verdict, I'd rather be banished as well and live my life with you...Then to watch you fall and live up here in completely seclusion." He nods contently before letting out another sigh, uncertain of both their futures....
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>07-03-2009, 19:38:10</strong>
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				For once, Anael actually twitched when Baal prodded into her mind. She'd left her walls up, not wanting him to have to see what she was feeling, but of course he always got past her defences. Her put the feather down in her lap and clasped her hands together, her swinging legs stilling their movement. She looked down, over the cloud, through the gentle mist that was the clouds below them and to the Earth below. She'd always enjoyed her time there, it was pleasant to walk among the humans, their emotions so widely ranged. But how would it feel to have to become one of them? To no longer blend into the scenery of the world as if she were non-existant? Would she be able to handle being stuck there, with no escape to the wonderful land above?<br><br>To his question, she could only nod her head. A silent tear slid down her cheek at the thought of what was to come, though her worries were more for Baal than for herself. "I'm sorry..." Anael whispered again, unable to help herself. It was like she needed to say the words over and over, her body was forcing them from her. She tilted her head back slightly as he pulled her chin up, a tiny sigh making it through her lips before she realized that his lips were on hers. Her eyes closed slowly, a hand coming up to rest on his shoulder as she accepted the affection she needed.<br><br>She pulled back, but not too far as he moved to speak. Letting her arm fall back to her side, she leaned into his body slightly, enjoying the heat it offered. She couldn't help but to smile a little at his words... just knowing he wanted to be with her, no matter their fate, helped to lighten her mood a little.<br><br>She lifted the feather from her lap to let him see. "I found this in my wing this morning... which is why I'm guessing what's going to happen tomorrow." She shook her head a little, looking up again to feel the heat from the light on her face. "I can't decide if I should be enjoying what could be my last day, or repenting and trying to make it right..." Her instinct knew that she wouldn't be able to change Her mind in just one day. The decision was already made, she just had to find out for sure what it was.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>15-03-2009, 19:48:16</strong>
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				Baal turned his head slightly to glance over at the feather."Your wing? I would've expected it from..." He caught himself, producing a warm laugh at what he was about to say. "I was going to say I thought you found it off of a winged creature. Then again, there are nothing but angels up here. I had forgotten that animals have their own tier and well, when alive, are only found", he motioned to the clouds and white mist below them, "There."<br><br>His eyes fixated on the feather, "Always have hope Anael. Gray is the middle between white and black. I think it could mean that the decision could easily go one way or the other. Don't lose hope." He wrapped an arm around her as she leaned in, feeling her surprisingly cool skin push against his. His eyes traveled up from the feather towards her eyes as he looked at her, glimpsing into her mind for a split second before he blinked.<br><br>&nbsp;"If you think the decision has been made, I would recommend either way, to enjoy this day. For if you are not punished, then you can continue to savor your existence here. If you are, then at least you knew that you enjoyed your time here." He let out a deep sigh, his arm wrapped over her folded wings as his hand stroked her arm to warm it up.<br><br>Though he appeared calm and collected, inside he was extremely nervous at the thought of their trial tomorrow. In his heart, he knew already that they would both not be let off so easily. Not for the act they had committed. Knowing it was as much his part to blame as it was hers, he looked down at the feather in her hand. Why had he not received one?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>23-03-2009, 10:51:41</strong>
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				Anael nodded her head slightly as he asked for reassurance that it was from her wing. She pressed the soft fluff to her lips before holding it out from the cloud she was on, and opening her hand to watch it drift on the gentle breeze. She'd considered letting it continue its fall when at the last second she reached out inhumanly quickly to snap it up out of the air. She sighed as she tucked it into her dress, not wanting to think about it but not wanting to lose it either... not yet. Not until she was sure that she would have plenty more where that one came from. His words were reassuring. As much as she felt that she would not have the beauty of the heavens to wake up to in the morning, she could always hope for such a miracle.<br><br>She shifted a bit closer to him as his arm wrapped around her, leaning on him lightly and letting her head fall against his shoulder where it rightfully belonged. "I'm so scared Baal..." she looked up at him, her eyes watery. "This is the only life I know. I..." She trailed off, looking down at the planet below for a moment before her gaze shifted back up to his, a tear rolling silently down her cheek. "I don't know how I'll be able to live without you." she barely managed to whisper it through the lump in her throat.<br><br>The angel was well aware that she was jumping to conclusions. But what they'd done had been <em>her</em> fault. She had been the one to press and press until Baal finally gave in to her sinful desires. There was no reason that She would make him suffer the same consequences, when it was Anael's wrongdoing that was the cause of the matter. If she hadn't been so damn stubborn over it, neither of them would be in this situation right now. She cursed herself as she laid on Baal's shoulder, just thinking. Of all the things that she had, that she had sacrificed for one small act of selfishness. And what of Baal? Suppose that he did receive the same punishment... how awful she would feel for causing him to go down with her.<br><br>She shook her head slightly as she thought about it, eventually giving up the thoughts, pushing them free from her mind and brushing her wet cheek. Swallowing the lump in her throat she looked up into Baal's eyes, smiling slightly as she regained a bit of her usual mood. "Did you sleep well love?" she asked quietly, her tinkling angelic voice just a whisper, as it was all that was needed. The quiet was a wonderful change from the din on earth, and she'd always embraced the silence, enjoying it to the fullest while she could before submitted her oversensitive ears to the thoughts and sounds of the humans. The thought of not having this sanctuary... she had to push it away.<br><br>Sighing softly Anael looked up at Baal once more. "Is there anything that we have to do today, that you are aware of?" Her mind was slowly working on something to occupy some time with. She may as well make use of her time while it was there, and hope that she would still have it the next day. Especially with him... most importantly, with him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>30-03-2009, 06:02:41</strong>
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				Baal reached a tender hand up, cupping one of her cheeks in his hand as he rubbed his thumb under her eye as a tear began to slide down from it. "I'm so scared Baal...This is the only life I know. I..." As she trailed off he took the opportunity to speak, "Do you not remember that the time you spent on Earth was full of precious memories? Of emotions, both positive and negative?" He looked down, a small smile creeping across his lips, "Such memories I hold within my heart, for She let me retain as much as I wanted when I came up here. I could have easily chosen the best memories and eschewed the bad ones, but I kept a bit of both, to remind me that I was at one point, human. And humans don't live perfect lives like we do here. You shouldn't be afraid should..." He cut off at her comment, a very very faint red color spread across his face as his smile widened. <br><br>"Anael...I want you to know you will survive...You will preserver...Life goes on, and we cannot change the cards we are dealt..." Baal laughed, a soft note escaping his lips as his smile widened into a grin, "That card statement came from one of my memories I chose to keep. It was said to a friend of mine while he was in the hospital. The day before he lost the battle to cancer..." Baal let a sigh. He wish he could reassure her that things would be ok. He wish he could tell her that he would do anything to be with her if her verdict turned for the worse. Sometimes he wished She would give him the same verdict as Anael's, whatever that may be. As long as they were together. <br><br>His trance was broken by her questions. Thankfully, his blushing had receded enough so it wasn't visible anymore, yet his cheeks still felt warmer than normal. He nodded, rubbing her cool arms once more. "Indeed, I did. As for what to do..." He trailed off, trying to think of what could possibly become the last activity here, "Perhaps visit the place where we met each other. How does that sound?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>04-04-2009, 08:01:10</strong>
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				Anael nodded her head slowly. "Of course I remember my time on earth... it's just... not the life that I live. It's been over a century since I was really a part of the world, Baal." She sighed softly, looking up to him. "It has not been so long for you... or you might understand a little better. Memories of life only last for so long. They are kept, but the vibrance fades. The life the humans live is colorless, Baal. They know nothing, yet believe they know everything. Their lives are routine...." she sighed softly, shaking her head as she didn't want to keep thinking about it. She'd only end up depressing herself, and on what could be the last day she would have with her love for eternity. Somehow she doubted her punishment would be so horrid, but she was not the one who made the decision, and if she was to return to Earth.... Her choices would affect her destiny... even if it were intended for her to return, there was never a guarantee.<br><br>She smiled as Baal laughed, her legs uncurling and sliding off of the edge of the cloud to gently dangle over the edge again. She placed her hands down beside her as she thought, listening to his words. "I know that I cannot change what is meant to be, and that things will work out how they were supposed to in the end. I am confident in that much. I am still afraid of what's in store for me, even if I can do nothing to alter the outcome." She sighed softly, looking up at him with a small smile. "I don't want to think about it too much for now... I will let Her put me in the bed that I made. It is my own fault, I acknowledge and accept that. Things will go as they are meant to, and the world will turn."<br><br>Her face would brighten a little at Baal's suggestion, her head bobbing lightly in agreement. "That sounds wonderful, Baal..." she whispered softly, thinking of the garden. It had been some time since she'd visited the Garden of Eden (http://www.paulvincenti.com/GardenWaterfallWeb.jpg), though she wasn't quite sure why. It was a wonderful place to sit and think, though often quite populated by the newbies. It was always the first place they wanted to go. It was just her luck to pass by Baal on a trip to one of the places she liked to relax, he was one of the newer ones, though rather than congregating, he'd gone off to share a bit of water with some of the flowers just in her path. That was how simple it was for Her to set out connections. A simple gesture and a hello, eventually leading to love in its truest form.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>13-04-2009, 18:11:10</strong>
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				Baal remained silent as she talked, his own thoughts slightly drifting away as he began to reminiscence...<br><br>It had indeed been quite some time since he had been to the garden ever since he had met her. Time was irrelevant and thus, he didn't know exactly how long it had been since he had gone back to the place. Sighing to himself, he suddenly remembered about all the plants and trees that he used to tend to while he visited. All of those flowers, probably angry at him for going off with a woman and spending time with her more than them.<br><br>How he could have foreshadowed such events, Baal may have not even chosen to greet the beautiful angel that had been in the same vicinity as he was during that fateful night. It seemed that She had other plans. Baal knew he felt something that he hadn't felt since he was sent up to heaven once his eyes rested upon Anael's. His heart began to beat faster than before, his palms became clammy. He even stumbled upon his words in greeting when she approached him. How embarrassing it had been, yet it was so lovely to hear her voice when she spoke, and even when she laughed...<br><br>Baals memory faded as he came back into reality, blinking to himself and looking down to see her smiling and uncurling her legs. "Indeed. Best not to think about it, and instead enjoy the rest of the day together.". Baal smiled, seeing her face begin to&nbsp; break from it's depressing look and into a lighter and happier mood. Yes, they would visit the Garden, perhaps for the last time. Baal slowly slipped off the edge, his wings uncurling before striking out and fluttering a few times before they began to flap slowly in the air as he rose higher and looked down at Anael.<br><br>"Shall we?" He extended his hand.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>20-04-2009, 10:39:18</strong>
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				Anael nodded her head softly as Baal extended his hand, her heart skipping a short beat as she took it, lifting herself up on the cloud and giving her wings a good fluffing.They flitted for a few seconds before lifting her up off the cloud to reach the height of him, the soft white feathers sending a slight shimmer into the air behind them as they moved along. She was actually rather excited to go back to the Garden. She hadn't been there for far too long, and it would be a nice place to spend her last day here.<br><br>It never seemed to take long to get anywhere, just when you began to wonder if it had been five minutes yet, what you were looking for would appear. Anael smiled as the clouds parted, the lush greenery and colorful species of flowers brightening her day a little. She managed the smile to be meaningful as she tilted herself to move downward, looking for a place just out of the way. She set herself down gently, right in the same footsteps that she'd left some time ago, when she'd watched Baal watering the flowers when he was still new to the clouds.<br><br>She smiled, taking his hand as they landed gently on their feet and moving over to the edge of the clear pond in the central area of the garden. Settling herself with her feet gently grazing the top of the water as they hung over the edge, she waited for Baal to sit down beside her before leaning her head on his shoulder, a soft sigh parting her lips. "I love you..." she murmured quietly, looking out at the flurry of white wings that was the activity of all of the angels in the garden. Thankfully the place they were was seldom visited, hidden slightly by a bit of brush, though it gave a wonderful view and the light shone down on it nicely.<br><br>Anael turned her head to look up at him, her true soul mate, as they would be called. Sure, they'd both been married in their lives on Earth, but apparently not to their one true love. As it was explained, most people would never find that person, and if they were lucky enough, both might be found within the clouds, to quickly be arranged by Her into their rightful pairings. It made them happier, to have someone that they truly connected with, and sooner or later all of them would find their match. It was Her doing to be kind, to ensure that only pairs of pure souls would join the harem of angels that populated the clouds.<br><br>Smiling as she looked at him, she leaned in to kiss him gently, her lips very lightly brushing their warmth against his. Thank goodness there was no rule about this, or she'd be hell-bound by now. One thing she couldn't stay away from was him, and his lips were too much to pass up kissing at every chance she could.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>26-04-2009, 19:00:34</strong>
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				As Baal and Anael flew towards their destination, Baals mind began to drift. <br><br>They called it "floating" to paradise. The last thing that came across Baal's mind before his heart gave out was that he loved his wife. Boy, had it been a good 70 years he had existed on the planet. As everything faded to black, Baal begin to see a faint glow of white. At first he was afraid, for he thought he had died then came back. But as the white light began approaching him, although everyone else claimed they had traveled towards it, he realized that he could feel his arms and legs again.<br><br>Looking down his eyes widened as he realized he was still alive, wearing the same outfit he was wearing in the hospital. As he looked up he had to cover his eyes as the white light engulfed his whole body, a&nbsp; wave of warmth passing through his body like a breeze during summer. As his eyes adjusted he looked around. The first thing he noticed a was clear blue sky, high white clouds lazily sliding across towards him. Ahead of him was a huge intricate gate.<br><br>The gate appeared to be no less than 50 feet, multiple small circular balls lined parallel next to each other, about a good 5 inches separating them. The golden metal bars at the end of each side of the gate started off heading straight up like the rest of the bars before curving up and reaching the top connecing to each other and had the bars in between not have been there, it would have looked like a perfect upsidedown parabola. Though the bars seemed to connect at the vertex of this parabola, they drew down to complete the middle bar of the row. Hesitant, he stood there, looking around for any signs of life. Surely this must've been a dream. He turned around, looking for the darkness that had held him, only to find it had disappeared on him.<br><br>As he sighed, he lifted his hand up to scratch his head, his fingers rubbing against his hair..Wait...When did he get a full set of hair? He remembered he had began to lose his hair around 54 if he remembered correctly, nearly bald by the time he was rushed to the hospital. Baal slowly pulled his hand out in front of him. No wrinkles! Where were they? Was a he a different man? Where was he? What was this?<br><br>A soft, warming voice lightly touched his mind, as if the girl who was speaking was whispering it to him directly into his ear: <em>"Enter, and all will be explained Andrew Yates."<em></em></em> Somehow, Andrew's body relaxed at the sound of her voice, and he began to walk towards the large golden gate, his heartbeat...He had a heart again? What was this whole thing that one died, their whole body gave out? Why was his once-still heart, was now beating? Gulping nervously, he reached the gate. A shaky hand lifted and touched the cool-metal. Andrew jumped back at the sudden reaction as the golden gates silently swung inwards. Looking backwards, and seeing nothing but white on the ground and blue above, Andrew sighed and walked through the gates.<br><br>"Welcome Andrew Yates, to paradise.", the voiced whispered once again. <br><br>That had been Baal's entrance to what the humans called heaven. It had took him quite some time to realize where he was, who he was, and what there was to do. But She had helped him. She showed him the ropes, whispered things to his ear whenever he was confused or distraught about his new existence. She had helped him cope and get used to his new life. After he was given a name that suited him based off his existence in his past life, Andrew, now named Baal, was let loose into heaven to explore and enjoy paradise.<br><br>When given the choice to choose some of the memories that he would like to keep, Baal chose his entrance to heaven as his first, never wanting to forget the experience to die and literally seem to come back to life. <br><br>That seemed so long ago. He really wondered how long he had been in paradise and whether or not time, if it existed, was as slow or faster than the time on Earth. His short reminisce was cut off as they found the garden and landed. Blinking a few times, he smiled, remembering that it had been some time since he had watered the garden, though the plants, leaves, and grass seemed to be vibrant and colorful as he had left him. Turning to her, he gave her a confused look at the sound of her words. Love? Was...was that what made his heart beat skip whenever he saw her? Was that the familiar feeling that he had been trying so hard to decipher? Not even She would whisper to him what he was feeling, and he believed she did so for a reason.<br><br>Was this how it felt...His thoughts cut off as her warm delicate lips connected to his for a few brief seconds. His mind flashed, like fireworks were going off all of a sudden. His mind raced back...Of all kisses he and Anael had exchanged, this one felt so much like...his first kiss in high school with his future wife...Short, but with so much emotion and feeling that he didn't want to let go. <br><br>Letting out a slow breath he remained quiet, hoping that she didn't take his silence as a negative thing. He was unsure of what he was feeling and he didn't want to jump anywhere so quickly, especially since they had more important things to worry about. Looking around, Baal slowly took her hand with his and led her through the garden, a small smile curving the out side of his lips as he began to search for a quiet place to sit. He knew exactly where they were heading, for the garden did not serve just as a place for their first meeting.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>01-05-2009, 09:55:36</strong>
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				Anael laid quietly against Baal's shoulder for a little while, the silence not bothering her at all as she had already connected her mind to his. She could see that he was trying to figure out his emotions, and to remember what exactly emotions were after leaving the world of such things so long ago. Her eyes closed as she laid against him, her body comfortable as if this was where it belonged. And it was, right at his side was the one place that she knew she always wanted to be. Baal was her ground, her pillar, and without him to lean on she would surely topple.<br><br>The angel smiled and took his hand, pushing herself up off the grass and pressing a little farther into his mind. She smiled as she realized where he was taking them, a small flowered field just beside a relaxing waterfall. They'd shared many firsts in the grass there. Their first touch, their first kiss, the first time exploring each others angelic bodies. Perhaps that was the reason that she expected she would drop from the clouds tomorrow, but in some way she thought it may have been the pressuring she'd done to Baal in order for the event to take place.<br><br>She would never regret it though, it wasn't right for Her to leave them all locked up together like this, to expect them to spend almost every moment together and to never be curious about the pleasures of humanity. It just wasn't possible; everyone had a memory of the pleasure they'd once had on earth, angels or not, She couldn't expect them to not want to find that again in their new life. Anael's question was more of, why would She want to keep them from something so beautiful as the act of making love, the pleasure and happiness that it could provide for the true pairs of the clouds?<br><br>Anael smiled lightly, sighing softly to herself as she held tightly to Baal's hand, letting him lead her though the garden as she admired the beauty one last time. Her eyes closed for a moment as she walked along, taking in the scents and trying to commit them to memory. She found pictures of their firsts entering her mind as she did so. Opening them again she smiled at the sigh of the field, the sound of the waterfall in the near distance calming her slightly. She felt the warmth begin to touch her again as they came out from the cover of the fruit trees, her smile lit by the light as she held Baal's hand tightly, walking toward the place where they'd shared so many memories.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>15-05-2009, 07:42:02</strong>
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				He smiles as he feels her squeeze his hand. She must picked up on where they were heading. He kept his eyes ahead, spotting the beautiful waterfall to his left before they entered through a thicket of trees. He kept his step slightly ahead of hers to deflect any branches as they weaved through the orange and lemon trees. He kept his arm extended, hand out to brush anything that came in front of him before feeling nothing but air caress along his body as they finally exited the small thicket.<br><br>&nbsp;Ahead of them was a semi circle of flowers and a magnificent blue pond. The mini garden ranged from dayliles to tulips in all colors. In the thick of the beautiful and colored flowers was an impressive tree that jetted diagonally out of the ground and nearly leaned over the pond. The angle of the tree seemed like at any given moment a small breeze could hit it just right and it would tip over and collapse into the water. Though Baal knew that would never happen, for She made the tree like that. They nicknamed it Cherry, for obvious reasons as it was a Weeping Cherry Tree (http://z.about.com/d/gonyc/1/0/P/W/bbg_cherries_10.jpg) with beautiful pink flowers that blossomed on every single branch.<br><br>"I'm sure you remember this small, special place do you not Anael? It was the first place we went to as we explored the surrounding garden together. There she is..Cherry..Still waiting for us. Remember last time? You climbed up her trunk and sat there, dangling your legs and feet in the air..." He halted, not wanting to say anymore for she knew the rest of the story. He stood there, feeling her lean against his shoulder affectionately as he took took in the familiar scene and the oh so vivid memories that came with it. "It's been a while since we've been here Anael. I figured it would be the best place to visit. Where it all began..."<em> and where it may all end..</em> He wanted to say, but he knew negative thoughts were not needed at this time. All he wanted to do now was to make her comfortable and happy. That's all he ever wanted for her to be.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>22-05-2009, 01:12:08</strong>
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				The angel was quiet as they walked out into the exposed area, the smaller garden area that many would never happen upon. It was tucked away above the main garden area, well out of the way of curious eyes. Unless one made their way through the forest of fruit trees, they'd likely never find the serene scene that the pair were walking into now. Anael sighed softly as she looked ahead to see the blossoming tree, knowing that she may not see that tree again after this day. So many wonderful memories she had shared with Baal here, retelling their stories and creating new memories of beautiful moments.<br><br>She stepped gently through the grass, feeling the cool moisture of the greenery seeping into her skin. The lush beauty of this tucked away area heightened the senses, or at least she found it did. Her ears focused in on some of the sounds; a gentle disturbance in the air from the wings of a butterfly as it moved about the vibrantly hued florals, a soft buzzing from one of the many honey bees pollinating the fruit trees behind them, a song bird whistling her melodic tune from the heights of the trees towering out of sight.<br><br>She was silent for a moment as she recalled something she'd heard when visiting Earth on some occasion. <em>"Here by my side, an angel."</em> Looking over at him quietly she thought again... <em>"Here by my side, it's heaven."</em> Perhaps it wouldn't be as horrid as she believed. Baal was what made paradise what it was for her. Without him... she would simply be wandering, unhappy, incomplete. Perhaps it was Baal that was her paradise, and not specifically the clouded and beautiful world that they called their own. Would it matter if she was here, or there, so long as she had him?<br><br>"Of course I remember Baal... how could I forget. We've shared so much here." She smiled softly, her body instinctively moving closer to his, her head finding purchase on the muscles of his arm. Anael would miss this place, but the most important thing to her for the time being was Baal. She didn't care about anything else for the time being. This could be her last day with him, and she planned to ensure that it would be something she could hold on to.<br><br>Leading him to the tree slowly, she set herself down in the soft grass beneath the blossoms before pulling him playfully down next to her. Shifting slightly she managed to wiggle her way up against his chest, her hands pulling his arms around her body gently as she leaned into him, turning her head up to nuzzle against his neck. "I don't want to lose you." she whispered, swallowing the lump that rose in her throat as the thought sank in, that this really could be the last time she would be held by his arms.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>25-05-2009, 03:29:41</strong>
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				He smiled as he watched her step ahead of him, her body slowly swaying from side to side with each small step. He walked quietly behind her, never straying away from her body. "Indeed. Many memories of this place will be embedded into my mind. You've helped create those wonderful memories and I am fortunate to have them shared with you." He said, smiling as she leaned against his shoulder, feeling her soft silk-like hair brush against his skin.<br><br>He walked with her, following her every step. He smiled and let out a light laugh as she plopped onto the ground, pulling him down with her. As she snuggled into his chest he wrapped his arms around her, closing his eyes and wishing that She could make time stand still for them so he could hold Anael forever in his arms. As she spoke he nodded slowly. "I don't want you to go. I want...I want..you..in my arms for ever." He says quietly. The thought of what the trial would be like, what both of their punishments would be like....It frightened him, though he did not show it for he needed to be strong for both of them during this dark time. He opened his eyes slowly, looking up and watching the hanging branches of the tree sway to and fro as a gentle wind blew by. "Do you mind sitting on top of the tree? For one last time..." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>26-05-2009, 12:58:55</strong>
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				Anael was quiet as she laid her head upon her guardian angel's shoulder, another single traitorous tear fall down her cheek as she nuzzled in toward his neck, her thoughts unable to pull away from the fact that this may be the last day she spent with her soul mate. She pulled his arms tighter around her body as she curled up closer to herself, trying to relish the moment, savor it, enjoy it forever. If only time could stop for them, just to halt and let their wish come true. She would be eternally happy if she could stay in this moment forever. <br><br>She sighed softly as she was pulled from the fantasy that perhaps this moment could go on for eternity, but his voice was something that could always draw her from anything. No matter what she was doing, slumber, prayer, nor fantasy. A soft murmur from Baal was like lightning to her senses. She nodded softly as she lifted herself from his embrace reluctantly, her wings giving a quick burst as she moved up to settle herself among the branches and pink flowers. A smile finally made it's way to her face as she let her feet touch the soft petals that were near. "I hope that this will not be my last time here." she spoke softly, letting her voice drift on the wind, a bit of her true self coming out as she sat encased in the beauty of the tree that they'd affectionately named Cherry. "I suppose all I can do now is to trust Her judgment will be what is right and fair, and to hope that I will go on no matter the final word."<br><br>Her only worry was that she would lose Him, for now, He was all that mattered. She no longer worried of her status or her life, only that He would be there, her guardian. Absently, Anael realized that she was praying to Him, asking for a way to stay by His side through the mess that she'd created for them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>29-05-2009, 23:56:49</strong>
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				Baal made sure he held her body close to his as she leaned in closer. As she nuzzled his neck he felt something warm wet drip onto his skin. Raising a hand up he let his tender fingers glide through her soft hair to stroke her reassuringly. "Don't cry Anael...Please...Stay strong. For me." He whispered to her as she slowly broke from their embrace. He smiled and stood up as she fluttered up and sat upon one of the larger branches of the tree. As her feet and legs dangle he slowly move his hands up to gentle caress her small ankles, lightly squeezing the soft muscle&nbsp; between his hands.<br><br>"Indeed Anael. She will judge accordingly and what she decides, will be for the best, for everyone. Everyone knows this. All you need to do is keep faith." He mentored as his hands slowly moved up behind her ankles, enjoying her soft, delicate skin. It was odd. She didn't have to say anything, didn't have to do anything and yet he found himself wanting to be so close to her. Touch her, feel her, love...<br><br>He blinked a bit as he realized his hands had slid up to rest on her knees, already in the process of moving up her thigh. He looked up at her, his eyes clouded with uncertainty. This was it. This...whole position, placement, feeling...He began to think back to the first time they were in this exact placement. She hadn't planned for what came next, to happen. To happen again...For them to break the rule again..."Anael..." He whispered softly, moving his body closer to hers, slowly parting her legs to slide his body between them as he moved closer to her. "I'm going to miss this...." He whispered, feeling a tear slide down his cheek.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>05-06-2009, 12:44:11</strong>
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				The angel sniffled a bit from the branch she settled upon, sighing softly as she looked down at her love... <em>her true love</em>. There was nothing more intense than the bond between a pairing of angels, and they were both about to lose theirs, at least that was how it felt. Really, they would soon learn that they did not need to worry so much; at least not right away - but until that time, it felt as if the world was ending. <br><br>Anael was quiet as she felt Baal's hands upon her flesh, a shivering running through her body as she enjoyed the heat that his hand offered. "I'm trying my best Baal..." she whispered, sighing softly from the tree as she choked back a few more tears, working hard to swallow the lump in her throat. She could manage no more than a whisper as she spoke again, looking down at him, her eyes watery. "It's so hard to stay strong in the face of losing you." With a light sigh, she let her mind drift off - the only way she knew how to control her emotions well. <br><br>She looked down when she felt the heat from Baal's hands on her thighs. It wasn't something she had expected, but it was such a welcome pleasure. How far would he go? She was already in as much trouble as she could be... but to see him do the same thing... could she let him betray himself like that? Anael shivered as her body reacted to his touched without thought - her legs parting easily to let him slide closer to her, hands reaching out to his shoulder to draw him in. A stray tear rolled down her cheek as he spoke. "I know Baal... I'm going to miss this too." she whispered softly, pulling him closer as pressing her face against the crook of his neck. There was no question now... now that she had felt such a touch again. If he wished to continue, she would never be able to stop him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>08-06-2009, 22:25:36</strong>
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				Smiling Baal moved in closer, feeling her legs part willingly, without hesitation. "Do not fret my dear. I'll always be here for you. Always." He soothed, moving a hand up to let his fingers slide between the curls of her honey brown hair. Slowly his fingers glided down her soft coat of hair. It was a habit that never have seemed to have left him when he had move into the afterlife. Whenever he was nervous, as a human, he'd lie in bed with his loved one and would sometimes roll over to take a handful of her hair and slowly stroke and play with it. It was an odd habit, but soothing never the less for some reason.<br><br>As she nuzzled into his neck gently he moved his hands further up her thigh, inching them closer inwards towards her sacred place. He could have gone on. Oh how the urge to take what he wanted tight then and there, as opposed to giving into the ability to think and reason was unbelievable. Slowly, cautiously his slender hands trailed inward, cupping the inside of her thighs and slowly stroking the skin there. With a shallow breath he leaned his cheek against hers. "I want you Anael...I..want us to...do what..we did last time..once more before you ---" <br><br>"It is time." The voice whispered into his ear. It was Her again, as if She was standing right next to him and leaning her lips oh so close into his hear. Sighing to himself he stopped and began to slide out from between her legs. He couldn't believe she didn't even chide them about what they were about to do. Though she didn't have to, they were already about to receive their punishment. He hoped it was both of them, and not just Anael. His sky-blue eyes glanced into her turquoise filled ones for a moment, not daring to peek into her mind to catch a glimpse of her emotion. He could already see it, hear it, feel it.<br>He was trying so hard to stop himself from slipping between her legs once more and embracing her, holding onto her fragile body for dear life, but alas, it seemed like She had other plans.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>09-06-2009, 12:04:42</strong>
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				Anael could feel her breathing beginning to speed up as Baal teased her gently. She took a slow breath as leaned in to let their soft cheeks brush together, the feeling of his fingers on her sensitive skin sending shudders of pleasure up her spine. "Oh... Baal..." she whispered softly, her lips pressing to his skin as the blush rose on her cheeks. She knew that she wanted this, they'd done it once before, but knowing that this was what had got them in to trouble in the first place was something she wasn't sure of. She didn't want to be pushed from the embrace of paradise, and she feared the consequences now more than ever.<br><br>She gasped as she heard the voice in her ear, it was all too familiar. The tears welled up in her eyes quickly as Baal grasped onto her, her arms flying around his neck as she whimpered, wetting his shoulder with her tears. "No..." she whispered, holding on to him with everything she had inside. Her body fell suddenly, and she felt herself collapse onto her knees on a hard surface, Baal still held tightly against her. She squeezed her eyes shut as she noticed the sudden darkness that had come upon them, slowly opening them to look at the scene.<br><br>They'd landed upon a dock over a dark body of water. The sky was of a deep stormy blue, though there was a tiny slice of a brighter color in the far distance. The clouds of the storm sat above them, the sky of a violent gray. Whimpering, Anael pulled her body closer to Baal's as she heard the voice speak again.<br><br>"Judgment day has come." She murmured, the most beautiful woman Anael had ever laid eyes on walking out onto the dock that they had landed upon. She clung to Baal, her eyes turning down from the radiant glow of the Goddess herself. "My children, you have betrayed my trust." she spoke slowly, her tone disappointed.<br><br>The Goddess stood in front of them, her eyes focused on Anael as she shook her head. "Your choice words; "She can't deny us something so natural." " The woman shook her head. "You are wrong, child. I can. I have, for good reason. Angels should have the control to hold themselves back from such a meek physical pleasure. I offered you the intimacy of each others minds... was this not enough?"<br><br>Anael simply whimpered, crying on Baal's shoulder as she listened, knowing that the ruling would come.<br><br>"You will learn again what it means to feel human pleasures, child. And you will know what what you have been given in paradise is so much more than what can be offered by human wants. If you learn to desire My paradise again, and not your own small needs, you may then return." She looked to Baal and frowned. "I am sorry. To both of you, for the pain."<br><br>And suddenly, she was falling. Baal ripped from her grip as she was pulled down into the dark waters, her body continuing to sink though she fought hard to move toward the light that shone through. Her lungs would only hold out for so long before she gasped in a breath of water, her vision blurring before the world went black, the warmth of her embrace disappearing as her thoughts went blank, her body simply drifting through the murky darkness as she fell from paradise.<br><br>((Inspiraton for the scene (http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs25/i/2008/138/8/3/blue______by_karil.jpg)))
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>14-06-2009, 22:28:15</strong>
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				All Baal could do was watch in utter shock as She whisked them away from their chosen spot in the Garden. In a blink of an eye they were standing, all three, on a dock that stretched into the dark blue lake. Suddenly, he knew where they were. If he was correct, then Anael would indeed be facing the worst punishment that any angel could receive. His eyes looked into the Goddess as she addressed Anael. He could feel Anael cling to him, her nails digging into his skin as she fought to hold onto him. Though he knew the effort was futile, Baal still made the attempt and wrapped his arms protectively over the Angel. "Don't be scared." He murmured into her ear as he nuzzled against her cheek and neck. The Goddesses words boomed as if they were surrounded by speakers, but Baal knew that Anael had heard him; she always did even when he thought she hadn't. "Don't be afraid..."He cooed, knowing that her sobs would not lessen in intensity as She gave Anael the verdict. <br><br>It felt as if some forcefield slid between the two clutching bodies and began to pry them apart. A single tear slid down Baal's cheek as he looked at the Goddess. "There must be some other form of punishment. Not this. This isn't right!" He whispered, trying to keep his voice steady as but knowing that sooner or latter he would give into his anger and pain and begin to lash out. That would've been devastating. All he could do was watch in horror as Anaels body was ripped from him,&nbsp; her nails digging and raking down his forearms and hands as she was pulled away. Suddenly she was flung into the air and into the center of the lake, her body hovering there as if...lifeless, before her body plummeted into the lake, the impact causing a loud splash as the water sprayed everywhere. <br><br>Silently he lowered his bloody arms, letting his hands drop to his sides and ball up into fists. "There must be another way..." He muttered, sighing and trying to keep his cool. "The verdict has been made. What's done is done Baal," was the simple response he got before She began to glow into a bright white light, causing Baal to turn his head to the side and close his eyes. As soon as he opened them, she was gone, and he was left alone. Slowly, his anger began to rise from his stomach, his chest began to heave up and down as his breath became ragged.&nbsp; His cheeks became flushed as his body began to quiver in pure rage. "I will not stand for this!" He screamed allowed, his wings snapping open and begin to push off the ground, lifting Baal into the air as he began to fly over into the center of the lake. <br><br>"Baal. Do not do this. You were not at fault the first time, and I stopped you from making the same mistake that Anael had." The voice whispered to him as he hovered high above the lake. "I will not stand for this. Anael!!!!!" He screamed before his wings folded against his chest and his body began to plummet. Calmly, he straightened his body out, his nose faced down and pointed towards the lake as he fell. "Then if this is your choice, so be it Andrew...." She whispered as his body smashed into the lake, the impact causing his frame to twist and tumble as darkness began to overtake him. <em>"I'm coming Anael...."<em></em></em> He thought to himself before everything went black.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>17-06-2009, 11:45:09</strong>
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				It seemed as if she drifted for days among the blackness of the waters of that lake, her body becoming heavy with the water she was forced to breathe in. It was a terrible hell, feeling as if she was drowning over and over, each time a little more painful than the last. Eventually her body would give up on letting her consciousness stick, allowing her to slip into a peaceful black dream-land that was at least free of the pain of the black murk. Dreams were not something that she had from her unconscious state, but the relief, just being rid of the heavy feeling was enough to make the black out worth every second that it would last.<br><br>When her eyes finally opened again, the woman looked around the room she was in slowly. It seemed to be close to dawn, and the gentle blue color on the walls told her she was not upon her usual cloud. She was groggy and confused as she looked about, her eyes eventually settling on the form in the bed beside her. She nearly screamed until she realized that it was Baal... but wait... he had no been pulled into the lake like she had. She nudged him gently as stretched out, her body shifting closer to his. "Baal? What are you doing here... you were supposed to stay..." she was confused, but nearly shaking with happiness at the fact that she had not been ripped from his arms forever as she had thought.<br><br>Anael had to think for a little while before recalling her proper name for earth. She hadn't been down for a mission for longer than she could remember. Baal's name was Andrew, that much she recalled. Her own was Jennifer, though she couldn't recall anything more than that. It would seem that to this point, She had provided them with things they would need to get themselves organized, at least. A roof over their heads, surely food for their bellies, and she was quite certain they would find the documentation they needed to allow themselves to be self-sufficient. She sighed softly, it was a mixed emotional sigh. She was happy, so extremely, insanely, ridiculously happy, to have Ba... Andrew in bed with her. And at the same time she was confused about why he was there. On the other end of the scale, she was still sad that they had fallen from the paradise the once called home.<br><br>She shifted under the sheets, lifting them gently and setting them back down, not wanting to disturb the other any more than she already had. Might as well give some small attempt at recalling exactly how life worked, once more. She had to pry herself from the bed, afraid that if she stepped away for more than a few moments that Andrew would no longer be there sleeping soundly. Shaking her head of the thought, she gave her arm a gentle pinch to ensure that this was reality, and with a slight cringe, she noted that it definitely was. <br><br>Smiling, yet sad at the same time, she slipped out of the bedroom, moving to the washroom to wash her face and wake herself up. It was a little early, but not too bad, and she felt like there was a lot to learn in how to live. Even sent down on missions the angels rarely had to deal with real life. They could get by, but they never had to worry about accomodating themselves. She was already beginning to worry, at least until she found the small notecard in the washroom.<br><br><em>Punishment, but not torture. Until given reason to change this, you will be provided with everything you need. Don't abuse your privileges, they will be removed if given reason.</em><br><br>Jennifer sighed softly as she left the note there once finishing with a morning routine. Slipping back into the bedroom, she felt just a tiny bit of the stress on her shoulders had been relieved.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>22-06-2009, 07:27:52</strong>
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				She must've done something to the lake as Baal hit the surface. The last thing he remembered was looking straight into the lake before closing his eyes as he hit the surface. As he tumbled and things went black within a blink of an eye he awoke to find himself dry and in a bed. Slowly he began to check his body, wiggling his arms and legs slowly. So it seemed she had been delicate with his cross-over, much to his surprise. With an act like that he was sure he was going to wake up in a jumbled mess in the middle of no wear and broken limbs.<br><br>Sighing softly to himself he turned his head, wondering if he had followed Anael into the living realm. It seemed he may have for the covers next to him were crumpled and twisted. "Anael?" He whispered, propping himself up on his elbows to survey the apartment. The apartment wasn't as dirty nor deserted as he thought it would be. In fact, the room he resided in was cleaned and furnished. It even had a flat screen t.v mounted on the wall. Why would She let them off the hook so easily and give them this lavish place to reside in? What punishment was this?<br><br>He blinked a few times. It had been a while since he had been on earth. He slipped under the blankets and placed his feet on the cool hardwood. It felt good to be...alive again. He looked down and smiled a bit. He was wearing one of his favorite garments. A white wife-beater and white thin lounge pants for those hot summer days. He blinked where he stood, a sliding glass door to the porch outside facing him. It was daytime for sure, the sun was out and shining over the building that he and Anael resided in. What time was it? What day? What year?<br><br>Baal's mind flashed back at the first time he was offered a mission to go back to Earth. He was so excited! To go back and try to locate his family, his wife, his kids! But such was not the case for She reminded him that many years had passed since his death and She did not know if his family remained or not. Dejected, Baal declined that mission and waited for a while until he understood that is loving wife would be gone and probably most of his children. The next mission he accepted it had been 40 years since his death and while he was back on Earth he didn't bother to search for his family. He knew if he came into contact with them, it would be devastating for both parties and She had warned him about it should he try to look for them.<br><br>Slowly he moved from the bed towards the glass, leaning forward and pressing the tips of his fingers against the cold medium to stare outside. Where were they?...<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>06-07-2009, 11:07:34</strong>
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				Apparently her hearing had stayed when she fell... really, this was beginning to seem like more of a forced <em>vacation</em> to earth, than anything else. They were more than nicely accommodated within the apartment that She had given them, and everything was to be provided for them. Right now, things didn't seem so bad at all. A chance to relax and spend long-needed time together. Comfort, humanity.... What more could she have asked for? <br><br>The punishment, was more in that they would begin to miss the Paradise that they called home. They would become lost without Her light, in time. And though for now it was a vacation, the way that they were still angels would soon turn this into hell on earth, for them. It was something they were not yet aware of, though, and may not be aware of for some time. Something else they might sooner discover is that the place they were now was their prison. They would not be able to leave the apartment until certain criteria had been met, and slowly they would have to gain their rights back in that form.<br><br>She was quiet as she padded back to the bedroom, slipping into Andrew's arms and sighing happily as she rested her head on his chest. "Oh Goddess... I was so afraid of losing you." She was nearly in tears already as she leaned into him, soaking in the feeling of holding him close. "But... you were not supposed to fall, Baal..." She looked at him, almost saddened that he had left Paradise. "How did you get here?" she whispered, fearing the very worst, that he had brought this on himself. She would love him so very much for falling to help her, but it would also sadden her to learn that she had been the only reason for Baal's punishment.<br><br>She sighed happily, either way just happy that she wasn't losing him. Yawning softly she moved back toward the comfortable bed that she'd awoken in, her eyes drooping already as she laid back down and curled up in the covers, bringing him with her and placing her head on his chest gently. "I love you, Baal." she whispered, closing her eyes and sighing happily into his chest. "Tell me what happened Baal... how did you get here... was your fall as terrifying as mine? She shivered at the thought, the icy knives of the cold water... the feeling of drowning, the inability to take a breath... it was almost a fate worse than death. And yet somehow they managed to wake in the comfort of a bed. The fear from that fall was worse than the punishment itself.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>20-07-2009, 05:18:21</strong>
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				"Anael..." He whispered in her ear as she slipped into his arms. Did She plan this all out? Despite his disobedience, She had allowed him to chase after Anael? Just what was their <em>actual</em> slap on the wrist? Surely this could not be it. "I too was afraid my love...As soon as I saw you plunge I knew I couldn't stand there and watch you leave my life. I didn't want to lose you so I flew up and plunged right into the lake." Baal explained as she slipped from her embrace and dragged him back into bed.<br><br>"The troubling thing is, I don't know why she let me do it. She could've stopped me at any point. She knew it was your punishment, and not mine. Yet She let me disobey her and didn't prevent me from going after you..." His voice trailed off as she rested her head against his chest. Slowly, as if still unsure if this was all but a dream, Baal curled his arm around her curled body and placed his hand on her soft hair. Slowly he began to stroke her soft hair and realized she <em>was</em> real. "I love you too Anael....So very much..." He whispered to her, turning his head and leaning down to kiss the top of hers. <br><br>Slowly he recounted the events that happened to him once she had plummeted into the lake. Though in all honesty, when he hit the water, he couldn't tell her if he felt the chill of the water surround his body. All that he could physically recount was that he hit the water and his body tossed and turned before suddenly he awoke in the bed, not wet but warm and dry.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>03-08-2009, 08:48:00</strong>
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				She had definitely done this for a reason... she knew this was surely true. Anael knew that the Goddess must have had something in mind when she gave them such privilege as to be together like this... to have their needs provided for. It was too good to be true. Though still, she could feel longing to be back in Paradise, the warmth of Her light shining down on her face. It was a feeling she missed, but one that was quickly lulled by the feeling of his arms enveloping her body. She smiled, curling in close to him and just enjoying it.<br><br>She had been very fearful of what would happen after she'd been so harshly sucked into the blackness of the lake. After the torture of the fall back to earth, she couldn't imagine that life would take such a turn for the better. Though they still had no idea of what sorts of things they had, only that they were back on earth, and that they were together. Together and free to do as they would.<br><br>I was so worried about what would happen..." she whispered again, still unbelieving that she was actually with him. Perhaps the fall had caused her death and now she was floating in another land, her fantasies coming true? "I still think this is a dream... some sort of sick tease..." she was almost in tears at the thought, waking up would be some kind of hell all on it's own if this wasn't real. "Please let this be real." she whispered to herself, whimpering slightly as she wished this wouldn't turn out to be something terrible as it should.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>19-08-2009, 05:28:36</strong>
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				Baal continued to stroke her hair as she talked to him, his eyes looking at any object that was in his vision. "Do you think She would be so cruel as to play this bad of a joke? She would not be so cruel. I do not even think She would ever be so mean to any of those in Paradise; regardless if an angel breaks a rule. She is always forgiving." He whispered to her as he moved her head closer and pressed it against his chest.<br><br>&nbsp;"I believe you are real Anael. I do not think this is a dream. I do not think She would punish us more than she has already. Though to be honest my love, I do not know how this is punishment at all. Do...Do we lose our immortality? Do we age faster? Are...we destined to die here?" He questioned, as if he was hoping she had some sort of answer. "Did she leave any sort of clue here to indicate..Well..What we should do here? Do we serve any purpose at all here?" He had so many questions he wanted answers to, and it frustrated him that She had dropped them into who knows where and left them. Was that the plan? To just drop them from Paradise and watch them as they fended for themselves? To see what they did? Was she keeping a close eye on them now?&nbsp; If only there were some clues...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>25-08-2009, 08:40:49</strong>
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				The fallen angel would manage to calm herself after a few moments of feeling her love's hands on her body, stroking through her hair. She took a slow breath, the first one that wasn't shaky since she'd woke. Slowly, her body began to relax, feeling that it was safe now that she was here with him. She didn't have to worry so much... he was all she would ever need. Slowly, she pressed her head into his chest and sighed softly, happily.<br><br>"She left a note, I've only been from here to the washroom and back, though." she whispered. "It said; Punishment, but not torture. Until given reason to change this, you will be provided with everything you need. Don't abuse your privileges, they will be removed if given reason." Anael was quiet for a moment as she looked up at Baal. "I get the feeling that it will be surreal for a time, but we may come to long for her light again." Anael quieted, closing her eyes and leaning into Baal's chest a little more. "Do you want to look for another clue, or can we just relax for a time?" She smiled, hoping that he would just hold her a little longer. She needed this so much she wasn't even aware of how much if lifted from her shoulders.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>14-09-2009, 07:18:23</strong>
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				Baal thought over what she reiterated to him. "Punishment, yet provided with everything we need. How can this be punishment?" Baal muttered to himself. Perhaps he was wrong about Her. Even while punished, She still took care of the fallen angels. Though Baal assumed that it was up the fallen angel whether to accept Her care or not while they were cast out of Paradise. "Perhaps you're right my love. Sooner or latter we will be craving the light to which She provided, flying around amongst our brethren, and will want to feel Her surround us again like She always did." Baal said to her quietly. Despite what they had here on Earth, he was sure that all of the items, all the money, and all the food, would soon become meaningless to them once the urge to go back to Paradise overtook their feelings and thoughts. No wonder Angels were so reluctant about taking on a mission on Earth. The fear of being gone from Her too long often led to insanity, or worse, so Baal heard. Would that be their fate?<br><br>He shivered despite his position. "Anael...I already feel a bit of that want...Like something is missing deep within my heart. I feel...In a way...Saddened. Though things could have been much worse...She could of sent me somewhere else and we would have never had a way to see each other again. Do you feel the same way? As well, I think we should look for other clues around this place. Perhaps we are to serve some sort of purpose whilst down here..." He said as he laid his hand on her arm and began to rub her smooth skin up and down.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>14-10-2009, 08:18:29</strong>
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				Anael was quiet, she just listened to the words that Baal spoke and leaned on him, her body still almost in a state of shock over the events. She had never expected to find herself in the position she had craved so often. "I'm more ecstatic currently, that I can have you for myself, and that there are no rules to be applied." she nuzzled against him, a smile creeping into her features as she thought of all of the things they could happily enjoy without the concern of getting into the sort of trouble they imagined would be bad.<br><br>It seemed that the trouble really wasn't so terrible at the moment, but in time perhaps that would come to change. She shivered, though the room was warm as was Baal's embrace, Anael was feeling a chill, some effect from the missing shine of Her light. Sighing softly, Anael forced her mind to focus on what she did have, which was freedom... her truest love's arms around her... her life taken care of for as long as she could be happy here on earth. No, she would not let this go to waste. "Let's take a look around, surely there are more than two rooms to this home..." she murmured, pulling herself reluctantly from her place nestled against Baal's chest. She took his hand with hers and smiled gently, taking a slow step forward toward the door, waiting to see if he would follow along to explore with her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>26-11-2009, 20:07:54</strong>
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				As Anael spoke, Baal's mind began to wander. What was their true purpose? Was this some sort of test that She was giving? To see if they would repent despite their amazing living conditions? He sighed to himself. Did banished Angels always live so comfortably? No of course not. Lucifer was a prime example of how harsh Her punishment could be. He shivered again. He felt so lathargic without Her light. It was an odd feeling. As everything, but Anael, had turned black and white and everything had lost its luster. <br><br>As Anael took his hand, his fingers tangled with hers. Slowly he got up with her and smiled. She was his new light and he hoped that they would make it through together. Though he should have not gone after her through the lake like he did, it seemed the cost of giving up Paradise for her was by far worth it. "Since we have no...rules...to abide by, do you think we could seek out other Angels who are missions here? Do you think they will turn us away since we are banished?" He asked his love as they headed out of the apartment and began to make their way out of the building. "Speaking of banished...I wonder if there is a mark on us?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>27-11-2009, 23:51:53</strong>
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				Anael looked up at Baal as he spoke, she pondered over his questions for a few moments. Eventually they would find out that they could not leave their yard, but since they weren't yet aware, she nodded along. "I don't see why not... we don't have rules...." she pondered another moment. "But I don't think we'll have the ability to see the others." It hit her fairly quickly, that humans couldn't see angels unless they chose to show themselves. So really, she doubted they would come across any unless they were sent specifically for them. Anael could imagine that She might send watchers, and perhaps even someone to bring Baal back.<br><br>Anael held tight to him as she shivered, feeling oddly cold. Baal's arms kept her warm though. She closed her eyes and leaned into him, forgetting about everything else for a few moments. She took a sharp breath as if waking from a dream as her eyes opened reluctantly. "Should we take a look around the house?" she asked quietly, wondering what sorts of things they might discover here on Earth. She was mostly trying to push the fear from her mind... she was so afraid of what was going to happen to them, she needed something to take her mind from it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>14-07-2010, 20:57:51</strong>
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				Baal clutched her softly within his arms, feeling his heat escape his flesh and transfer to hers. His mind was racing for he didn't know what was going to happen to them now that they were banished. "I guess once we get out into the open we'll be able to figure out what we can and cannot do now," Ball sighed. How "free" was a banished Angel? What were they limited to? By the looks of the furnished apartment it seemed that all wasn't too bad; but Baal had a feeling that this apartment may be the only good thing about being banished. A comfortable place to stay, but nothing else.<br><br>At Anael's suggestion Baal nodded and reluctantly let her go from his embrace. "Yes. Perhaps there may be clues that could shed more light on our predicament. If not, it seems that we are truly left to figure out things on our own." Baal began to head towards the bathroom, looking around and finding that there were two of each items. Two toothbrushes, two washcloths, two towels...The bathroom was made for two people. "This is more than just a coincidence..." Baal mumbled to himself.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>12-08-2010, 07:01:12</strong>
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				Anael nodded slowly, "Baal, I don't care what I can and cannot do. The only thing that matters to me at this moment is you." She felt herself getting emotional over the idea as it truly began to sink in. This was no hell for her, she couldn't speak for Baal but if she was stuck with him for all of eternity, at this moment, she would only be content with that idea. She pressed close to him again to hide the way she was feeling, it was a little overwhelming to finally understand what was happening, unsure of whether it was real still, she did her best to let it sink in meaningfully.<br><br>Anael would soon come to her senses and continue on the 'tour' of the apartment. "Was there even a question of this being coincidence?" she chuckled softly and shook her head. "She left us a note for goodness sakes. We are supposed to be here. Come on, let's explore the rest." She continued down the hall to the kitchen and poked around a little, the fridge, the cupboards, it all seemed to be completely stocked to their tastes, exactly what they would wish for. Anael shook her head. "I don't understand how we can live like this in banishment." she wispered, confused.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>02-09-2010, 06:25:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"A note?" asked Baal in confusion. "What did it say?" he asked as he followed her through the kitchen. He moved passed her peering into the living room which, coincidently, was already furnished with a lavish three-seater and a love seat. A 42 inch T.V stood in the corner of the living room, while the dining room was furnished by a pure oak table and pure oak chairs. "This can't be just a coincidence..." said Baal at Anael's remark. Surely She had planned for this. She had anticipated Baal in jumping in after Anael and thus, furnished their "banished" housing accordingly.<br><br>"We've never been banished before...And we've never communicated with banished angels before. Perhaps the reason why they never contacted any of us is because they are actually <em>enjoying</em> their banishment. Baal said, providing an explanation to his love's statement. "We should enjoy what we have for now. It seems like our headquarters are properly furnished and we have enough food to last us for a while. What do you say? Shall we step out and explore our surroundings? You know...I've always wondered if banished angels communicate with other banished angels." Baal mused as he headed towards the front door.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>12-09-2010, 02:27:46</strong>
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				Anael nodded. "<em>Punishment, but not torture. Until given reason to change this, you will be provided with everything you need. Don't abuse your privileges, they will be removed if given reason.</em>" It seemed that the entire apartment would be filled with whatever they might need and then some. Anael really couldn't figure out what part of this was punishment. "Perhaps that is why..." she pondered aloud after he spoke of other banished angels. Though, they had not yet realized that they were confined to only roam their apartment. It would likely soon turn to more of a prison on earth, when they were so used to having their freedom in so many ways. Not only did they have the earth to roam and explore but the heavens as well.<br><br>I'm honestly not sure that we would even recognize them, <em>Andrew</em>. Look at yourself, look at me... we are not angels anymore... it is obvious that we are human, and much different now than our heavenly forms. We were perfection embodied, and now we are just what we used to be." Anael shrugged a little, following him to the door. She had used his human name to help him realize that they had changed. The warmth in their hearts had faded and left a chilling hole where it once was. She didn't feel like their angelic names particularly applied anymore.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Desan</strong> on <strong>25-03-2011, 02:25:05</strong>
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				"This feel like punishment enough, being confined back into a human body like this. At least She provided a roof for us. No complaints there. If this is truly a punishment, then this means we are only here temporarily right? Do you think after a certain time, or maybe after a good deed, we will go back?" Baal asked. <em>Andrew?</em> Baal thought to himself when she called out the foreign name. Was that his name before his ascension? It was hard to remember, it was hard to hear such a <em>human</em> name apply to himself. He sighed. "Well, if human we shall be, then we will have to learn how to live on this planet, again," Baal said as he walked towards the door. <br><br>As he opened the door he took a step to go through. <em>Thud.</em> Baal slammed into what felt like a solid piece of air. "What the?" Baal said as he rubbed his nose and face. Tentatively he reached a hand out and tried to push through the door frame, only to touch some sort of cool barrier that impeded his hand's progression."Anael," Baal said, refusing to call her by her human name,"We have a problem."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Lead Us Not Into Temptation</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Autumn Sativus</strong> on <strong>02-04-2011, 22:32:23</strong>
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				"Perhaps it will be a welcome change from the life up there, though." Anael pondered aloud. She was tired of the rules and regulations and requirements of perfection that the angels required. "At least here... with the humans... we are allowed to be imperfect." She pondered again over his questions for a few moments before giving a slight shrug. "I don't claim to know how She works, Baal, only that She is. I'm sure that we must learn a very important lesson of some sort before we would be risen again."<br><br>She was still upstairs when he called for her, claiming there was a problem. "What's the problem?" she questioned, walking down the stairs and joining him in the doorway. She noticed right away that something was strange about it. There was no breeze coming in through the door, but the trees outside were trembling. The sounds of nature... she couldn't hear anything. Just the dead silence of the house and the high-pitched humming of electronics. <br><br>They were trapped here.
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