Slowly, the Garden of Eden materialized before Michael's eyes and he found himself standing amidst its beauty. Uriel emerged from the foliage, his amber eyes dull, his golden hair unkempt, and the feathers of his gold wings were askew as if Uriel had been plucking them. copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡcm12PeM09z
A look of surprise passed over Uriel's face before it quickly transformed into a look of contempt. "Michael," He deadpanned. "I certainly didn't expect you of all people to invade my mind. Why are you here?"copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡnUtR3SaKRX
"Satan can't reach you as long as I'm here." Michael replied. "You're sick and I have no other way of seeing you right now." copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡHVatvCo5uJ
Uriel laughed but it was a humourless sound. "Gabriel told you about me hasn't he? Of course."copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡhG5iIUwvVF
"Please Uriel," Michael blurted out. "Let go of your pride and let Raphael and Father heal you! Do you really want to fall from grace? I thought you were wiser than this!"copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jAyaErloi
Uriel tilted his head as if he was considering what Michael had said. "My mind is so muddled Mik'ail," The fair haired angel muttered. "It feels like I'm possessed half of the time."copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡi5etyK5XPA
Michael took a tentative step forward. "Ask Father to help you, He'll give you the strength you need. He's been wanting to intervene for a long time but you keep pushing Him away."copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡG6gLoZGUuC
The Prince of Angels paused and narrowed his eyes as his gaze settle on Uriel's wings. "Have you been plucking your feathers?" He asked, distracted by the sorry state of his brother's wings.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡAzVb76Qzrf
Uriel blushed and turned away from Michael in shame. "I do it without thinking."copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡRKk6dTQjRG
Michael made a dismissive gesture with his hand. "Gabriel was quite upset when he told me how sick you are. I imagine Raphael is quite upset as well. We need you Uriel," The Archangel stepped closer to Uriel and wrung his hands. "I don't know what our traitorous brother has been telling you, but keep in mind that he's a liar. Just remember who you want to be with when he invades Heaven."copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡTyMajb906E
Uriel tensed visibly at Michael's words but did not speak. Michael knew he was being dismissed.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHdxSkEJT5
"I beseech you, put your pride away and use the wisdom that you've gifted with." He pleaded.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡYLPjR3dIm4
"I'll think about it." Uriel snapped. copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡofCbqWmzWs
With those words, Michael could feel himself being pushed out of Uriel's mind and retreated back into his own thoughts.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡdz9r72LLLF
Michael slowly opened his eyes and breathed deeply. He was glad to have reached his brother but he didn't know if his words had any impact. He would have to wait and see. copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡQJrG2jJf15
The Archangel remained where he was to recollect his thoughts. The wilderness around him was silent and no life could be detected. The isolation made Michael feel a twinge of loneliness and it reminded him too much of Uriel.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡkqlXCLTYlQ
He stood, brushed himself off and made his way back to his angels. Michael couldn't do anything for Uriel now, he had to let the issue go and let Father deal with it. If Uriel wanted to be stubborn and fall from grace then so be it; the General had other matters to deal with.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡrzpB0wDMhp
Michael cared for his brother but he had done what he could for Uriel.copyright protection10ＰＥＮＡＮＡr89SOcbyrd
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