Book VI: The Illuminati
Chapter 1: Gabriel – The Voice of God
While Kane and his people were traversing the flat earth on their way to TerrVerde, and Adam’s people were still playing house in the valley near the [hidden] Garden of Eden, it seems Baal-Zebub was growing antsy. Although my promises that ‘success was imminent’ were good enough to keep me getting my <hellifire> replenished and being sent back to your world, they were perhaps a bit too good.
The Dark Prince’s hopes got so high that he either didn’t trust me to complete the job on my own or else wanted to give me extra support to complete my work faster, so eventually the Lord of Illusia started sending more of my colleagues from hell to Terra. I didn’t exactly want any help, but thankfully it became apparent that some of my fellow godlings were no longer fans of Lucifer (regardless of his name) or his father Zebub.
Case in point: after returning to your world, one of Baal-Zebub’s lumenarcs (let us call him Rhokki) began to question whether it was wise to have rebelled against A’H in the first place. I was aware of Rhokki’s arrival, yet before I could speak with him, the giant lumenarc surprised me – I first watched in horror as he actually tried to fly back to Illyria!
Yet I laughed long when I witnessed that Rhokki merely bounced [hard!] off The Firmament and fell back towards earth. Fool that he was, Rhokki repeatedly tried to find a way to physically break through the dome – without success.
Every time he fell back I tried to call out to him. Yet he continued to ignore me – for so focused what he on his goal to break through The Dome. Until eventually, he realized his efforts were fruitless. Rhokki’s frustration was palpable as he hovered at the edge of the great barrier, his great wings barely keeping him aloft in defeat. He’d tried every conceivable method to breach The Firmament, and each failure only deepened his despair. In his anguish, he cried out to the heavens, “Why must I suffer this torment? What purpose does this barrier serve if not to mock me?”
Suddenly, a brilliant light pierced the sky, illuminating the scene with an ethereal glow as The Illuminati Gabriel descended with grace and authority. Gabriel – the Voice of A’H – was here on Terra and he was bringing Rhokki down to earth with him. I tried to control myself as I witnessed the scene – how did Gabriel travel through The Firmament? Could I learn his secret? Was he going to speak with that amazing voice of his?
[You may wonder – was this the same Gabriel who’d been playing the part of ‘mysterious wanderer’ for Kane? The answer is yes, but I had yet to discover that the archangel was meddling with my pawn Kane].
With the air around Gabriel humming with divine energy, scores of lumenarcs appeared from all over Terra – drawn by the divine one’s presence, and [like me] secretly yearning to hear his divine voice. Unable to resist, our forms sprouted wings reminiscent of our long lost days back in Illyria…
I’ll admit I was a bit intimidated by Gabriel’s presence – this was an Illmunati after all – one of only four ultra powerful Lumenarcs created by A’H. [The other three being Michael, Rafael, and Lucifer]. When he appeared on your world, it was in a form that showcased a celestial presence that blended authority with divine grace. On this occasion, Gabriel stood tall and resplendent among us lumenarcs – his form radiating an ethereal light that pulsed with the very essence of creation. His eyes, a piercing sapphire blue, seemed to hold within them a depth of wisdom and compassion, perhaps reflecting the infinite knowledge of A’H Itself – and although I was desperate for such wisdom, I found it impossible to gaze upon Gabriel’s face, much less try to capture his gaze.
With golden hair that fell over his shoulders like a waterfall of light, Gabriel’s face was serene, yet commanding. Clad in robes that seemed woven from starlight, the cloth was adorned with Illyrian symbols of heavenly power. His wings, on full display, were vast, shimmering, and spread wide behind him, each feather a masterpiece of divine craftsmanship, capable of summoning the winds of Illyria. In his presence, time seemed to slow, and the very air vibrated with the harmonies of the cosmos.
And yet, as impressive as all this was, we lumenarcs were gathered but for one thing – to hear Gabriel’s voice. For although we hadn’t looked upon this archangel for countless eons, all of us well remembered that when Gabriel spoke, his voice ever resonated with the very musical wisdom A’H and it carrying the weight of divine decree and the promise of eternal truth.
“Rhokki, your anguish has reached the ears of Illyria,” The sonorous sounds that came from the angel’s mouth were impossible to describe. His melodious voice gentle yet firm, “Yet understand, the path back is not one of brute force…or blind rebellion.”
Cut to the core at the naming of his ancient sins, Rhokki fell to his knees, tears of frustration mingling with hope. “Gabriel, tell me what I must do! How can I return to the light?”
Gabriel placed a hand on Rhokki’s shoulder, “Your actions have caused great suffering, and only by seeking to undo that suffering can you find redemption. Therefore, to return, you must atone for your sins. ”
[I nearly fell out of my place laughing at the angel’s words – it was a page ripped right out of one of my old conversations with Adam when I appeared to the man as the made up god Yahway]. I’m sure Gabriel could sense my amusement, but if he did, he didn’t let on.
The archangel then advised Rhokki, “You must rescue the tortured stellarones trapped on the Middle Plane. Only through this selfless act can you be granted passage back through The Firmament.” Then Gabriel’s gaze swept across the assembled lumenarcs. “This is not just Rhokki’s burden. Any who seek redemption must join this quest. Together, you can restore balance and perhaps earn your way back to the divine realms.”
At the angel’s words I immediately stopped laughing – wondering if Gabriel knew that I was the keeper of all those abused souls – but the angel never looked my way. I refused to take the bait, and told myself that such a mission was doomed to failure [there is no way I was going to let Rhokki or any other lumenarc get access to my precious souls – they were earmarked for my Humanity Experiment] and I wasn’t going to trade them for anything – not even a ticket back to Illyria. [I’d crack that code myself]
Gabriel eventually Rhokki and the rest of us – disappearing from our presence and presumably making his way back through The Dome and to Illyria. [Unfortunately I failed to discover how the angel passed The Firmament].
As the little lumenarc party broke up, Rhokki ran off rejoicing – confident in his quest and certain his ticket back to Illyria was assured – yet little knowing that he had ME to contend with…
The Apocrypha of Azazel 