Chapter 92: MICHAEL AND SATAN'S DEBATE

Michael wished he had gone blind when he saw Astaroth's serpents drag another victim,

But rather than beg for help, the angel only reminded Michael not to give in.

Michael felt touched, and even more guilty,

When the serpent squeezed the angel, and died on immediately.

The light that escaped his body quickly got collected by Satan's locket,

Smiling and showing it to Michael, before he puts it back in his pocket.

He then looks at Astaroth, his expression quite bored,

Unsatisfied with the lack of drama, since he still so wanted more.

"Ah, where's the others? Michael is still persistent,"

"Don't worry, I will quickly order my dear serpents,"

Michael watched in horror as more tortures had been applied,

It felt too heart wrenching, as Satan kept manipulating him that he's the reason they'd all die.

Michael's heart wavered on, as he thinks of what to do.

Each choice would have consequences that will hurt him no matter what he choose.

The lower angels, they were not merely someone he would order around,

They were his family, all he cares about was them to be safe and sound.

And yet knowing they'd die because of his loyalty,

He continued to lose part of him, and was tortured by his sympathy,

Which made Satan taunt the archangel more and more,

"How funny Michael, turns out death makes your eyes sore,"

"Satan! They were your brothers and sisters! They were your family!"

"Not anymore, they now mean nothing to me,"

"Don't you have love in your heart? Have you ever cared for someone?"

Just then, a picture of a young and crying Asmodeus came to Satan's mind.

That made him more resentful,

Even more swallowed by something bitter.

Knowing that when Asmodeus lost his way,

No one dared help him, although the child did actually pray.

"Mistake...it was one mistake,

But you threw him out of heaven,

Like a dump, stone, waste.

Michael, such neglect...will never be forgiven,

Even if...you and those angels, are high and mighty creatures of heaven.

He was a child, Michael...just a child,

He was a victim, with not yet the right mind.

Asmodeus, or rather...angel Ahava,

Have you remembered? How quickly you gave him up? Just like Belphegor's dear Luna?

His name meant love, and yet you robbed him of it,

Now...you're wondering why his loyalty quickly shift?"

"What are you talking about?

Don't again twist things around,

We were teaching him a lesson,

For being easily swayed by that she-demon.

We want him to realize his mistake,

It was his own future! That we considered at stake,"

"And what did that said concern end up making?

You created a devil, powerful, and biting,"

"No. We wanted to make him pure as gold,

But you're the one, who made him this devil with lust and horns.

You taught him your false beliefs about what power really is,

You cursed him with wrath, anger, and in that curse of lust, he will never be released.

He will never be satisfied, he will never find love,

If he's still siding with you, than our Creator above.

You did not give him love, Satan,"

"I gave him everything I can,

I gave him what remained of my heart,

I gave him everything he needs and wants.

Because he is just a child, still so young,

And yet he was casted, and laughed upon.

One mistake, and you've forgotten he was your own kind,

Can you blame him? If he changes his mind?

And don't forget about the other fallens, Michael,

How they all agreed, to side with Lord Lucifer.

Belphegor, you snatched away everything he ever loved,

And even mocked him, for simply giving up.

He wasn't lazy, he was depressed,

But such negative feelings, you angels force to suppress.

And Beelzebub, how dare you curse him with such torturous spell?

He is in great pain everyday, can't you tell?"

"Don't say it as if they didn't do anything wrong,

You manipulative demon, that blinds people with your sweet songs.

Belphegor failed his duties,

Beelzebub caused many casualties.

Mammon chose to neglect his work for a mortal beauty,

And Leviathan craved attention and influence, which made him side with the enemy,"

"You angels, I pity your one-sided mind,

Claiming that our Creator, is all-loving and kind.

How dare He forgive those humans, no matter what sin they commit,

But when it was us who've been loyal all our lives, will be thrown once we did sin?"

"God loved you, Satan. He loved all of us and you know that,

But you craved for something you know you can't have,

Lucifer blinded you, with his promises all empty and wack.

Lucifer never cared about anyone,

He'd even kill you, once he's done.

He only cares about himself,

About power, influence and wealth.

His Pride is the roots of all evils,

Ruining the hierarchy once sturdy and civil.

Hurting God, Himself, as he spread his ways,

And more and more victims, are then fooled everyday.

And you are one of them, once my dear friend,

I know you know, so simply don't pretend.

Satan, you are smart, you should know better,

You are meant, to be with us. Us, together,"

"Oil cannot mix with water, Michael,

Besides, I don't think I am the problem.

Be reminded that I'm trying to convince you, not the other way around,

Unless you want, another murder round,"

"I hope you hear what you're saying, because it sounds stupid,

I will never give up, and lose my faith,

Just because a demon like you is saying so.

Unlike you Satan, the real truth I know.

You have a great way with words, for a second some does sound convincing,

But for a man with clear understanding,

It won't take a while, to know that you are clearly lying.

There is no real happiness, or contentment with what you and the demons are doing,

You know one day, you'd still feel nothing.

You'd feel empty, lacking,

Greed and lust, both never ending.

And that longing will turn to frustration,

And that frustration will turn to anger,

And that same anger will become your own disaster.

That is what happens, when Pride and Vanity, is your master,"

Satan again felt angry at what he said,

And so he replied, "Then all the angels here, would be dead,"

Satan released his sword and killed the next angel that came,

"Don't dare cry now, Michael. For you are the one to blame,"

...

Leviathan was combing Callista's hair,

As he admired her neck, skin soft and fair.

He had never possessed someone this endearing,

That he couldn't help but feel proud,

For the attention he's now getting.

Most of the times he feel ignored and unnoticed,

He was no one's favorite, and in meetings mentioned the least.

So he felt quite happy that he managed to recieve the spotlight,

For having the beautiful lady standing in his right.

He was so envious.

Of everyone, especially Asmodeus.

He had taken the liking of Satan ever since he appeared,

But Leviathan didn't, although he looked up to the demon so dear.

He even tried so hard to be Lucifer's second in command,

After all, he was one of the first who fell with him, and took his hand.

And yet Satan stole every trust and responsibility he ever hoped for,

Even his own abilities, are not as grand as Belphegor's.

He relies on his aquatic summons, and without them, he's just a lowly demon.

That's why he was cursed, with this never-ending satisfaction.

Even Mammon had a son to continue his legacy,

But him, he was rarely ever happy.

No one to ever cling unto and call his jewel,

How much he loathed, both demons and angels.

"Bella, you'd never leave me, won't you?"

Callista smiles, "Such a stupid thing to do,"

That response made Leviathan embrace her,

As Callista felt like dying inside,

And boiling in anger.

She wanted to push him away,

Since it was very hard to simply stay,

But his grip was so tight, so suffocating,

So fearful, that he'd yet again lose his everything.

He was so obsessed of the idea that he's better than everyone else,

Call it arrogance, if you like it that way.

But such vanity, simply hides his insecurity,

That he will never be known, or meet half of Satan's popularity.

"Can you comfort me, my sweetheart?"

Callista looked at him, quite shocked.

But she smiled anyways, and kissed his cheek,

"Ah, thank you...you're very soft and sweet,"

"How are you feeling, Leviathan?"

"Still quite bad. Would I ever be like Satan?"

"Don't mind him, one day you'd be better,

So simply chin up, okay? Till your success, we'd be together,"

"Speaking of such, since that brat Asmodeus married another brat named Sellena,

I was thinking of marrying you too, my dear and sweet Bella,"

Callista was shocked, but only swallowed her pain,

Although such idea, she thought was insane.

"Ah, marriage? You really love me, huh my Lord Leviathan?

Then I accept your proposal, quickly tell Lord Lucifer and Lord Satan.

I am excited to be your loving wife,

I will never leave or betray you,

Till you win this bloody fight,"

"That's what I found endearing about you, Bella,

You're not so bratty and controlling like that Sellena.

I swear those two makes me laugh at times,

They look so pitiful, the hopeless romantic kind,"

(You're the one who's hopeless, Levi.)

"Ah, that's so funny, I bet one of them would then said goodbye,"

"For sure, Asmo was spoiled rotten by Lord Satan,

I'm sure he'd quickly settle for another woman.

I can't even begin to comprehend his stupidity,

Imagine marrying a Christian and thinking she'd love him then so quickly.

That woman is built different,

She's poison, insensitive and too diligent,

She always blabber about God the first time she was here,

But too bad for her, her prayers are not meant to hear,"

"She sounds so irritating, dear,

I can't even imagine to her being near,

Such prideful creatures should know their place,

She's clearly too much of herself,

Her beauty's a waste,"

"Hah, she's not even half your beauty, Bella,

So don't dare compliment that bratty Sellena,

She and Asmodeus are both stupid children,

Thinking they would win their own sick mind games.

But they are both weak, and have less cards to play,

They will soon shatter, and end one day,"

(No. You will. I hope she continues to hold her ground.)

"I hope common sense, in their space is around,"

"You're so funny, my beautiful darling,

Don't worry, I have a feeling he'd simply lose everything."

"How, my darling dear?"

"He's Asmodeus, he always mess up things,"

"You look so confident that he'd fail and mess up,"

"Everyone knows his weakness. It's too much love.

I have a feeling that Sellena will be his downfall,

So I'd just stay back, and watch it all.

I just hope that things for me would go well,

With those in mind, it'd be quite fun to see things unravel."