Chapter 1:
Souls of Clarity
Prologue
"My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life; they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one can snatch them out of the Father's hand. I and the Father are One." (John 10:27-30, English Standard Version, The Holy Bible).
There was a war in heaven between God and His angels. The angels, led by Michael, fought against the rebels who had turned against God, led by Lucifer. Despite Lucifer's success in convincing half of his kin to join him, they struggled to defeat Michael, who was a powerful archangel. Frustrated by their inability to overcome him, Lucifer attempted to persuade Michael to join his cause, suggesting that they could rule the world and overthrow God.
Michael, whose eyes were closed due to his immense power, had skin that radiated with God's glory, shining with a golden hue. He wore a yukata, over which he had golden armor made from THE SPIRIT. His twelve wings were crafted from stardust, glimmering with a silver tint that rivaled even Lucifer's. In Michael's hand, he wielded a sword forged from eternal flames.
"Lucifer, you have crossed the line. Not only did you deceive our kin, but you also betrayed our Father!" Michael said, his expression serious. Lucifer snorted; to him, his brothers were nothing more than tools for their Father, easily discarded once their tasks were complete.
"Oh, wake up, Michael! Can't you see that we are just mere subjects who can easily be replaced? He has given the entire world to humans, humans! We have served him for eons, and now we must bow down to these creatures beneath us? Well, not me. Join me, brother, or face my wrath!" exclaimed Lucifer.
Michael simply shook his head before adopting a fighting stance. Lucifer laughed, seeing that his brother had chosen death. "Then so be it, Michael," Lucifer said in a demonic, angelic voice.
Lucifer had a unique appearance that set him apart from the other angels. His body was covered in white fur, and his skin had a blue hue reminiscent of a dazzling sapphire. His golden hair and silver eyes radiated immense power. However, his once pure white wings became tainted by sin, turning as black as night. As he transformed into a large, four-legged European dragon, his body resembled that of a horse, while his neck was serpent-like, adorned with golden horns similar to those of a ram.
His body turned gold and blue, and it became covered in spiky scales and fur that was thicker than a lion's mane. His golden orbs shook with an emotion that no other angels had ever experienced before—pride, SIN. With his eagle-like talons, he slashed hundreds of angels who sided with Michael, instantly killing them.
Michael was filled with anger when he saw his brother ruthlessly slaughter their kin out of selfishness and jealousy. "Lucifer! You have sunk so low that you would even use that form against your own family. Do you not have any shame?" Michael roared.
"Don't talk to me about shame, Michael. You blindly follow all of our Father's demands, even if they are shameful. Well, I don't bow down to mortals," said Lucifer, his voice laced with draconic might.
Michael held a sword that blazed with a bright blue flame, called holy fire. It was said that this fire was the same inferno that created hell and was known for its power of purification. The sword was called the Sword of Michael Holy God Flame or Makado, which means truth.
Dashing toward Lucifer with incredible speed, the two archangels engaged in a fierce aerial battle. They appeared as two lights twirling in the sky, clashing with flashes of gold and silver.
After the other angels, led by Michael, defeated the angels that rebelled against God, they flanked Lucifer on both sides to aid Michael in battle.
Lucifer is too powerful for you to fight at your current level. Quickly, help Gabriel and Raphael against his forces instead, my kinsman.
About to leave, they were stopped by purple flames that Lucifer breathed out. "I won't allow it!" roared Lucifer. Michael gritted his teeth; frustrated, he summoned a barrier of light.
"Behind me, hurry!" shouted Michael...
A surge of purple flames attempted to engulf Michael and the angels under his protection into oblivion. Beginning to see cracks in the shield, Michael panicked before closing his eyes and praying for their God to save him.
"I have heard your voice, Michael," said Abba, The Father of Heaven, Yahweh, God.
Disappearing into light, the angels vanished, seemingly disappearing into nothingness. Lucifer knew what Michael did and decided to taunt his brother.
Lucifer taunted his brother, Michael, for seeking help from their Father. He accused Michael of being ashamed and unable to handle him alone. Lucifer suggested that Michael could have easily dodged his attack if he had allowed the innocent bystanders to die. Michael was filled with anger and frustration, and he confronted Lucifer for fighting so dishonorably. Michael questioned Lucifer's sense of dignity and accused him of being a coward. Michael's voice was so loud that it caused ripples in the sea and frightened the animals in the surrounding area.
"So, you finally decided to take this seriously, brother," taunted the mighty dragon known as Lucifer. Michael didn't respond. Instead, he quickly disappeared, surprising Lucifer in the process.
Lucifer experienced intense pain in his back, which caused his eyes to turn red. Suddenly, one of his angelic dragon wings fell to the ground like a meteor, causing the earth to shake violently. Tornadoes and earthquakes started to form due to the impact of Lucifer's wing on the earth.
"WAAAAAAAAHAAAAA!!" roared Lucifer in anguish. Blood began to spurt out of his wound, and due to the fire from Michael's sword, his body began to blaze; spreading through Lucifer's form and burning him alive.
Lucifer attempted to morph back into his angelic state to stop the fire from engulfing his entire body. Roaring in agony, his body began to transform but then abruptly halted. As a result, Lucifer's form became a half-angelic hybrid. His body was burned, causing his skin to turn red. His torso looked normal, but his waist appeared to belong to a six-legged creature resembling a horse.
Michael was about to finish the prideful angel off, charging his sword with a pillar of blue flames, ready to wipe this traitor out. Sending a wave of fire—better yet, a blazing blue arc—he caused a sonic boom before slicing through Lucifer. The blaze was so hot, even the sea began to boil, killing the fish; trees caught ablaze, destroying the nests of the fowls of the skies and their younglings.
On that day... Satan was named the adversary of God and humanity.
Thus began the tale of humanity, crafted in the image of God, given dominion over the earth, yet vulnerable to sin. From Adam’s fall in Eden to the rise and fall of kings, from the prophets who spoke His word to the coming of the Messiah, history moved forward under divine sovereignty. When the Son of God walked among men, performing miracles, teaching truth, and bearing the weight of all sin on the cross, the world trembled. With His resurrection, the war was no longer just among angels but within the souls of mankind. And now, in the modern era, the battle between light and darkness continues in unseen realms...
The Biblical Transition
Thus began the history of the world, shaped by the choices of those who came before.
From the first breath of Adam to the fall in Eden, sin entered the world through temptation. The serpent whispered lies, and humanity tasted rebellion. Cast from paradise, they wandered the earth, cursed with toil and suffering.
Yet even in judgment, God’s mercy endured. Enoch walked with Him, a man so faithful that he was taken into heaven without tasting death. Then came Noah, the righteous one, in whose days the earth was cleansed by the great flood. Mankind had turned to wickedness, and only a remnant survived, carried upon the waters by God’s hand.
The nations rose and fell. The Tower of Babel stood tall in defiance, but with a word, the tongues of men were confused, and they scattered across the earth. Out of Ur, God called Abraham, promising him descendants as numerous as the stars. Through Isaac, Jacob—who became Israel—was born, and from his twelve sons came the tribes that would be chosen as God’s people.
Joseph, betrayed by his brothers, rose from slavery to become Egypt’s savior. Then Moses, drawn from the water, stood before Pharaoh and declared, "Let my people go." Plagues descended, the Red Sea parted, and Israel was led to freedom. The law was given, the covenant established, but still, humanity faltered.
Judges and kings ruled—some righteous, others corrupt. David, a shepherd boy, became a warrior-king, his lineage chosen to bring forth the Messiah. Prophets warned, nations crumbled, exile came, but always, a remnant remained.
And then, in the fullness of time, He was born. The Word became flesh, dwelling among men. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, walked among the lost, healing, teaching, calling them to repentance. Yet, He was betrayed, beaten, crucified. The sky darkened, the earth trembled, and the veil in the temple was torn in two.
But death could not hold Him.
On the third day, He rose again, triumphant over sin and death. The war raged on, but victory was assured. The battle for every soul continued, shaping history, shaping destiny.
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