Night quickly shut the door behind us & sunk to the ground. “Finally…” The room was decorated in beautiful shades of pink & gold. “This would be your room when you stay in Heaven… I would show you mine, but it is a bit odd for a woman to be in a man’s room if not married.” I nodded, sitting on the bed that was there. I lay on my back, exhausted. “What's her problem anyway?” he shrugged. “She is the Angel of Snow… that is simply her personality. She was orphaned in the 16 hundreds in Russia & had a harsh death, even for an angel.” I looked at my arm, frozen solid. “My arm… can you heal it?” he nodded, sat next to me on the bed & wrapped a black bandage around my arm. He stroked my hair as he explained. “Some burning will occur; grab my hand if it hurts too much.” I took hold of his hand & suddenly squeezed really hard as the sensation of my arm burning took over me. I heard him wince the tighter my grip became on his hand. “Are you ok?” I shook my head, my voice coming out in only gasps. “Night, t-take t-this o-off; it hurts really… really bad.” He shook his head. “It will get better, just wait a moment; it is similar to those Icy-Hot packs humans have.” I nodded, gritting my teeth. After roughly 30 more minutes of burning, then freezing sensations, he removed the black bandage. The ice was completely gone & I could move it freely.

“Thanks”

“It was… um… no big deal, I think humans say…”

“But it was a big deal; thank you.”

He nodded as we stared at each other. “Angelica…” He began to move his face closer to mine, closing his eyes; I did the same, my heart beating faster & faster. Before our lips could meet for a kiss, Flora burst into the room. “HEY LOVELY, WHAT'S UP!!!” we quickly separated ourselves & I smiled. After we greeted each other, I began asking the questions that had been plaguing my mind. “So what's about to happen to me anyway?” she shrugged. Flora looked at me. “Well c’mon; transform all ready so I can do your hair.” I transformed; I was proud of myself, I didn't have to be embarrassed right then & there or think of a time; I just needed to remember the sensation of when Night kissed me. My dress flowed around my feet, the stockings, fake fur & gloves gone. Night stood with his back on the door as Flora did my hair. “Hey who’s this huh…?” I smiled. “This is Kirai, my animal helper.” He jumped out of my arms & became full size, yawning. “& this-oh no; Angel, you gotta tell me that you gave Father the soul you collected.” I took the hair clip off & it became a soul. "Who is it?” I hung my head. “Bubba… Roy’s older brother.” They stared at me. Then we heard a knock on the door & we heard a woman speak up. “Nightfall, we’re here for Angel; please let us in…” I knew that voice. I jumped up from the chair, pushed Night out of the way & opened the door. I covered my mouth in shock; my mom & dad were standing at the door. “Mom… Dad…” my mom’s pink hair was as long as ever & her pink eyes were sparkling. My dad’s black hair was a curly mess & his eyes showed pride in them; like a parent proud of his child. My mom had big pink eagle style wings & my dad had big raven black wings with a gold undertone. My mom grabbed my face, tears in her eyes. “Angel… we missed you. Oh you look so beautiful… my little Love Bug.” She hugged me tight as I stood there. We stayed like that for a long time. We talked for a little bit as Flora continued to do my hair. “I'm thinking double curls.” She muttered. “So long as I don’t look like Celestia Ludenburg.” My dad spoke up first. “I see Night has taken good care of you.” I didn’t want to talk about that.

"Why didn't you tell me I was this… this thing?"

"What do you mean?"

"Why didn't you tell me most people in my life weren't human!?!”

I was getting angry, my skin turning deep pink. “We couldn’t.” I shook my head. “Yeah, right, sure; so why am I here? Night & Sky said you were the closest to God or whatever, so you all must know.” They looked at each other worriedly. “For Bobby Sparks’ soul. Now I know Roy is your pet & you love him very much but-” I glared at my father. “What did you call him?” I stood up but Flora protested, grabbing me by the back of my dress. “Woah, slow up girlie.” I growled at her. “Flora, let me go so I can tear him to shreds.” Kirai was growling in turn, but Night was holding him by the scruff of his neck; Kirai was also a deep pink & his fur had grown wild. Flora sighed, taking out her flower. “Sorry Lovely…” vines slowly wrapped around me, tying me to the chair, & good thing too; I couldn’t jump out & punch my dad like I wanted to. My dad quickly back tracked when he realized what he said. “I meant to say your friend but-” my voice was dripping with anger. “Don’t you ever call Roy a pet ever again in your afterlife. He's my friend, not some animal I picked up off the street. You guys know that; after all the places we took him with us. Heck, some family thought he was your son! SO DON’T TALK ABOUT HIM LIKE HE'S A ANIMAL!” I struggled in my seat. Flora menacingly whispered in my ear. “If you don’t sit still I'm gonna burn you.” That stopped me. My mother got angry. “Don’t yell at your father young lady!” I glared at my mom. “Oh don’t even try to parent me like you’ve been there the entire time I was growing up. I've been doing fine all by myself.” Night walked over to me, putting his hand on my shoulder. “Don’t touch me.” He shook his head.

“No, I will not, you need to relax; Alex… your daughter, while she may be impulsive-”

“HEY, YOU'RE NOT H-!”

“Will you relax for a second!?! I am trying to help you!!!”

I shut up at Nights’ demanding tone as he continued. “While she may be impulsive, she is an excellent judge of character, protecting those who need it; whether or not its love related.” He thought that highly of me…? He squeezed my shoulder. “I fully believe that she made the right decision by giving Bubba a second chance.” Then we heard a bang on the door. “Miss Ai, Father needs you. Night, you will be called with her as well.” We nodded to the woman in the room & I took a last look in the mirror. My normally straight pigtails were now in large curls, a crown of pink roses around my head, but other than that I was in my normal Angel form. “I told you not this…” Flora smiled. “Ah well… it was too cute to resist.” the woman sighed. “Please hurry; I’d hate to keep Father waiting.” Night offered me his hand & taking it, we followed the woman.

As we walked down an enormous hallway, I got nervous. Night gently squeezed my hand, reassuring me. “It is ok, I am right here…” The woman turned to us & smiled. “You two remind me of Sarah & Alexander, so in love. You're dress is lovely too.” I looked to the ground at that comment. “W-We’re not in love…” Night gripped my hand. “No you do look very beautiful in it.” I stared at him; did he not hear what she just said? “Today there's an extra… flare about it if you will.” I heard a small giggle. “So cute… just like the child. I am Marriage, Angle of Marriage & Children.” I turned red. “Wait… what child; I'm not-” She disappeared as Night & I entered the same courtroom I had just left. "Pregnant." Angels of every color, from every time period were there. Suddenly there was a explosion of light. I used my arm as a shield. Applause erupted throughout the room. “PRAISE GOD ALL MIGHTY, JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!!!” I was dumbfounded. This was the most handsome man I had ever seen in my life. His hair was to his mid back; long & flowing. He wore a spotless white robe & there were holes in his hands & feet. I turned around & noticed everyone but me was bowing. Wow did I look like a dumbass. I heard bare feet hit the ground, coming closer to me. He had a gentle smile on his face. Another flash of light blinded me & I looked away. My face was lifted up to look at this man. He smiled as he spoke; I heard a voice smoother than any surface ring in my ears. “Angelica Ai Smith. Welcome to Heaven.”

I woke up in Night’s arms. Along with a twenty year old man, Night was staring down at me, smiling. “Are you ok?” I slowly nodded. The other man had long wavy dark brown hair with a set of white & gold dove wings; a slight gold halo floated above his head. The man chuckled. “I call this trial to session.” I sat up in a panic, but the dizziness sent me back into Night’s arms. “Slow down…” I shook my head. “Trial, woah hold on; don’t trials happen when you die, or kill a guy… because I'm sure not dead & I sure as heck didn’t kill anyone… at least I don’t think I did. But if I did I'm so sorry!” Jesus shook His head. “No child, you did not kill anyone.” I nodded. “Phew, that’s a relief; this is really random, but why do you look like my old History teacher & sound like Morgan Freeman… & I'm sitting here… babbling. I need to stop; you know what I'm gonna stop, see, right now.” I clamped my hand over my mouth as He chuckled again. “Your brain almost… ‘short circuited’ when you saw my true form, this will help you accept me more.” I nodded as Night sat me up gently; I felt like I was under control so I moved my hands. “Are you ok to speak?” I nodded & took a breath, blushing slightly. “Night you’ve always been the lady killer haven’t you?” I nodded rapidly with Jesus’ comment. “Night’s cute… in fact; I think he’s h-!” I clamped my mouth shut again, worried about what I was gonna say. Jesus laughed really hard; it sounded like church bells ringing. “She's very cute isn’t she?” Night shrugged, blushing. “I-I w-would not b-be an acceptable judge of h-her b-beauty Father… I-I mean… I would assume so…” He looked over at Night who was sitting Indian Style & looking at the ground. Jesus shook His head. “I never said all that… but ignoring that, Nightfall, are you forgetting something?” I saw Night breakout in a cold sweet as he bowed, head on the ground. “My deepest apologies Father… it just slipped my mind with Angelica passing out.” Jesus shook His head with a light smile on his face. “Not that but alright. Nightfall, my faithful child; how are you?” Night didn't look up. “Good, thank you for asking Father…” He picked up Night’s face with his hands. “You’ve been living with a cute girl for about four months; why don’t you smile a little more huh.” He walked away when Night sheepishly grinned, blushing & sat in a huge throne. He pulled a document out, put on reading glasses. “Jesus wears reading glasses… who knew?” Night elbowed me in my arm, a signal to shut up. “Shhh…” I glared at him. “Now I understand that you had an assignment recently, correct?” I nodded. “Yeah… it was the most traumatizing event in my life though. How long will this be?” he glanced at me over his glasses. “It will be over soon… now shall we talk in private?”

We left the room, walking casually down the hallway. Night was practically trembling as we walked. I backed up so I could be next to him as we walked. “Hey, you ok? You seem really scared…” he didn't respond to me, but seemed to shake more. “Hey…” I grabbed his hand & kissed his cheek. He looked at me, blushing. “W-W-What was that for?” he asked, touching his cheek. I smiled at him. “When I was little & scared, Mom would kiss my cheek & it always calmed me down… did it work?” he nodded, holding his cheek. “Yes, I think it did… thank you. I am just worried about you; that is all…” We walked into a bright gold room & Jesus closed the door behind us. “What I am about to say… will change everything.” I couldn’t help but snort. “Yeah because finding out I was an angel wasn’t a big enough shock in my life.” Night hit my shoulder. “Manners please Angelica.” I nodded. “Sorry; I'm heavily armed in sarcasm & ready to use it.” Jesus had a serious expression on his face. “I need Bobby’s soul.” I shook my head & touched the hair clip. “I'm sorry, but I can’t; I made a promise to-” He held up His hand for me to stop. “I am aware of this, but you cannot keep that soul. It is evil; it has the possibility of tarnishing your own soul. You won’t enjoy Heaven if you don’t give it to me.” The fear in Nights’ eyes when he said that was scary. “FATHER PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS; PLEASE RE-” He held up a hand telling Night to stop yelling. “This is none of your concern Nightfall; please let me deal with this.” Night didn’t like it, but he stayed quiet. “So my daughter, will you give me the soul, or be locked out of Heaven for eternity? I’d hate to have an angel with spunk like you out of Heaven. You’d light up the place.” I took off the clip & watched it become a soul. If I keep the soul, I’ll never see my mom or dad again… but if I do, Roy will be alone until he dies; I couldn’t bear the thought of his pained face. I gripped the soul tightly. “No can do. I made a promise that I am determined to keep; I'm even willing to sacrifice Heaven than leave my friend alone with no one to care for him… isn’t being with someone you care about is what love is all about or... something?” Night was stunned as Jesus laughed. “Trial one; passed, well done!” I was lost. “W-Wait what?” Night looked like he would pass out. “Father… w-what just happened?” Jesus wiped a tear away from His eye from Him laughing so hard. “Why would I deny Heaven to one as deserving of it as her? She's willing to go to Hell for the rest of her life, than risk breaking her friends trust… now onto the real reason I called you two here. It’s about Lucifer… Ai you are the only one who can stop him.”