Chapter Three: Dreams and Rebellion

"There, is your proof"

The screens, which played simultaneously, displayed three high ranking angels under Lucifer’s administration in the Order of the Cherubs. They were flying through the cosmos looking to be in search of something, they finally stopped at Earth, the Father’s most cherished world filled with creations He loved so much that he made them in His own image and likeness.

The three angels were above the planet staring at it until one of them spoke up

“This planet would be a suitable throne for Lord Lucifer’s coming rule” he said, looking at the planet with both disgust and admiration

“Indeed, what other way to start your rule than the subduing the one thing your predecessor loved the most?”

“How glorious indeed”

They began laughing together as they made their way back from whence they came.

The screens vanished as quickly as they appeared and everyone was murmuring and yelling making the room rowdy.

“What was that about?"

"Is Lord Lucifer planning some form of rebellion?"

"This is impossible"

"No, Lord Lucifer would never do such a thing"

"This must all be a lie"

“I always knew he had an agenda against Father”

“Hasn’t the Father been kind enough to him?”

The Throne room was divided between supporting voices and antagonizing voices.

"SILENCE"

The voice of the Father echoed throughout the throne room and shook every being present to their core. There was utter soundlessness in Heaven. It was so quiet that the soft breathing of the angels, the rustling of their wings and the chinking of armour from the slightest movements could be easily heard. The tension was so much that Lucifer felt like he couldn't breathe.

"Lucifer, My son, why have you plotted such things against Me? I have blessed you with every good thing. Incomprehensible beauty, profound wisdom, vast powers and great authority, a beautiful voice, but yet..."

Lucifer then cuts in

"No Father, this is a misunderstanding. I never took such counsel with my brethren, I can..."

Lucifer stops speaking when he notices the raised hand of one of the Elders by the Throne of Yahweh, the Elder then speaks

"As one of the Elders, I suggest that the guilty should not speak in the presence of the Most High"

The others nod and murmur in agreement as Lucifer looks on in horror as even the Father nods in agreement.

"I see. My sacred council, your words of wisdom have assisted Me since time immemorial, your advice has enabled Me to make decisions that are not only right in My eyes, but in the eyes of My creations. I call on you now, what shall I do in this situation?"

There were murmurs amongst the Elders and even the angels as an Elder stood up and began to speak

"Most High, may Your eternal name be praised forever. I suggest that the Son of The Morning, Lucifer Morningstar be destroyed so as to be an example to all of your Creation that no one can be above You"

There were gasps of unbelief and terror amongst the angels, while some angels exclaimed with joy

"Destroy the traitor!!"

"Erase his very existence!!"

"Father please, spare his life!"

"Have mercy!!"

The room was divided once again.

"ENOUGH"

The thunderous voice of the Father boomed once again, shaking the very foundations of Heaven. Gabriel then raises his hand requesting an audience, the Father then nods at him giving him permission to speak.

He then steps forward and bows, "Father, you are all mighty and all power and glory belongs solely to you, please I humbly ask that you forgive my brother for his insolence. He has troubled Heaven and challenged your authority but please, I ask that by your mercy you deal with Him lightly, I ask, Father that You do not destroy him, but that You mete out a different punishment that suits his mistake. Please Father, he has been of service to you since the dawn of time, so please, My Lord, have mercy and do not destroy Lucifer"

The Father was silent for a while, as though contemplating Gabriel’s request

"Gabriel.... I see you do not know the weight of his actions. Need I remind you, brother, THAT THIS TRAITOR PLANS TO DESTROY THE FATHER AND HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO LIV...."

Michael stops speaking when the Father waves him off. The Father puts His right hand on His chin, meditating on the words of Gabriel.

"Gabriel, you are right. I will not destroy Lucifer, but I will punish Him in account of my Mercy. He will be banished from Heaven"

Gabriel then heaves a sigh

"Indeed your mercy knows no bounds and your anger is only short-lived, praises to your name, oh Most High"

Gabriel then steps back and looks at Lucifer. His expression giving off a ‘I have tried my best, brother, I'm sorry’. Lucifer then smiles at Gabriel, a genuine smile that said only one thing. Thank you, brother

The Father then raises His right hand and begins to speak in the most authoritative voice Lucifer had ever heard, a voice he recognized all too well. This was the same tone he had in his voice when He uttered the first word that sparked the creation of Earth, "Let there be Light".

The Father then begins to speak

"Lucifer Morningstar, as the Supreme Ruler of Creation, your Creator... And your Father, I hereby banish you from the 7th Heaven and all its abundant beauty. You are stripped of all your authority and position in Heaven, you were the Cherub I cherished the most, but now you shall become an outcast of Heaven."

As the Father finished speaking, Tsuriel, an angel from the rank of Power, known to be highly obsessive of Lucifer, stepped forward

"Father, I know Lucifer is innocent. Although I have no proof, I just believe deep within me that he would never do such a thing”

“You do know siding with him will extend his sentence to you as well, are you sure you want that?” An Elder asked her

“If that is what it would be, then I will go with him"

The angels were perplexed and looking at each other murmuring as Janriel, an angel from the Throne class then stepped forward

"I was assigned to serve below Lucifer and I know his personality as an angel and a leader, he is not corrupt. I'd rather be banished with him than watch him suffer innocently"

More and more angels kept stepping out supporting Lucifer and before anyone knew what was happening, one-third (⅓) of the angels of Heaven were rallied before the throne willing to be banished with Lucifer.

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