THE GREAT WAR
... and all it's dirty secrets ...
... For Earth could be nevermore...

I spent my whole life in a church... Every Wednesday and Sunday. I went on all the trips, and did all the fund raisers. I lived a perfect Christian girl life. My name is Riley Morgan White. You can call me Riley. I was sixteen when I died. It happened one day on a church field trip. The bus got hit on both sides by people playing 'chicken' in new shiny sport cars. They died instantly, I died from blood clogs in my brain a few days after it happened. At least God gave me the time to say goodbye. I prayed my last three days on earth that the teenage boys made it to heaven, and didn't burn an eternity in hell.

My hair is a natural light brown color, And it is about shoulder length. I was about five feet six inches tall, And still am. When I entered the gates of heaven, God gave me a shining halo and beautiful white wings with a light pink tint. I spent about four or five years flying around the universe, Playing with stars and floating and sleeping on clouds.

That is... Until the trumpet sounded. God called for all the angels to go to earth and save as many humans as possible, Expose ourselves if necessary. This is the story of the Great War of the Apocalypse. The war of Angels and Demons, The war of God and Satan was coming to its deadly ending.

Angel
Serene Cefiro
-Seraphim
-Fighter's spirit
-Calm, quiet, protector.

[IMGleft]http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u102/Runeeater/4802768737_f47aea87a2_z_large.jpg[/IMGleft]Good day my dear. My name is Serene Cefiro. A Seraph who serves under god himself. Although I have not been in my spot for a the later half of the century. You see, I sing in a different way than that of my siblings. Going down to fight back against the growing darkness. I am a few thousand years old. My death being a rarity for the time. Ancient Europe was nothing but fighting and politics. Although being a woman myself I was treated as something to be put on a pedestal and worshiped. Something that simply sounds glamors, but in practice, it really is quite obnoxious. I dressed as my father, joining the battle. Becoming a hero.

My death even was one to speak about. I fought in the Battle of Thermopylae. Probably the most famous BC European battle known to any human. I was part of the Greek Army. One of only seven thousand men, against millions. Or what seemed like millions. We held them off. My commanding officers fell one by one, and soon I took up the directions. I was leading the army of a few thousand, even my helmet came off. Revealing to them I was a woman. They still followed, my men. Then we were betrayed. One of the Civilians led the army right threw a path and into our back door. My last few memories was being surrounded by spears, and stabbed. Over and over. Left to die.

When coming to heaven, I was surprised I was allowed to stay. Being raised with multiple gods, and I was a woman. There was no river. I am probably one of the only Angel's here who was not a Christian in my life. But I apparently showed such honer and purity, I was allowed to stay. At that time there were very few of us. One thing you may like to know about me, I was once very good friends with Lucifer. He in fact asked me to join his little overruling of god.

For an ability, I am able to draw energy from the earth. Weather dark or light, and turn them into energy blasts. To either power up myself, my weapon, or even just to simply attack my enemy with the energy itself.

I am a slightly different angel that most. For one, I rarely have my wings out. Yes I have a choice. I hide them simply because they are very bright. Easily burning grass when I walk. I wear armor most of the time, keeping my sword near me also. And put my hair back in a fashion I am used to doing. Much like I did in times of war. My hair is long and white, and those markings around my eyes are simply permanent. They mark me, making me who I am. My eyes, a pale gray-green. But for now, that is all you need to know.

Demon
My name is Tristan Denver Michaels. But you can call me Denver, Michael, Mickey, or Giggles. As you can see I am a boy interested in girls. And I am 14 years old.I'll describe myself to you! I am lean, muscular, and short. I have straight black hair that curls slightly under my ears. My eyes are hazel, and more often than not, they are bloodshot.I used to take meds. I am quirky, hyper, curious, gentle, patient, and just a little crazy. Though I am not quite sure why I was in the mental asylum before I died... It might have to due with these things: I hear voices. My best friend is invisible to everyone but me. Milo, who lives under my bed, is evil, and hunts me. I'm never safe. Milo comes out when I'm alone and there is darkness and silence. But, if I sleep on the floor, he can't get me! There are monsters that hunt me. They take your shadow and eat it, then they get stronger as you get weaker. Shadow eaters. I hate them! The only thing that keeps them away is music.And some things you should know about me are I will chew on my sleeve, sleep on the floor, I refuse to wear shoes, but I will walk around in my socks, and carry around a rag-doll named Freddy. I also hum incessantly. You want to know what I can do? I can break people's minds, causing insanity. How do you think I became insane? I overused it. You want to hear all about why I am a demon? Well, to be simply put, I was framed. No, really! I didn't kill that man! What? You say my story's coming apart? I didn't kill him- I did out of self defense! He was following me! What? No! I am innocent I tell you!

The trumpets had just sounded. The whole universe heard it. I was rocking around on a star when it happened. I poked my head up in the space around me and flapped my amazing wings heavily. I took flight. I flew to the heavens. Once I had made it to the heavens, I spoke the pass word, And the doors opened.

I strode in, My white robes dragging the golden bricks on the road. Angels and souls all around me was rushing to the great temple. "Finally," Some said "It's really happening" others blurted and ran to the tower. God only let a few angels in. He told us our mission, To save as many people from hell as possible, And to get the people of earth to believe. "NOW!" His booming voice demanded.

We all shot off. Some flew, Some ran. We all got there, one way or the other. I flew, however. "Riley, I wish you luck." Said my mother, As she cried from the sight of her daughter being one of the angels going to save the world. I nodded and jetted through the sky.

I landed in New York City. It was chaotic. Not the normal New York City Chaotic. I mean... Buildings falling, Burning cars. I was thankful I was not an angel sent to save lost souls in hell. This didn't seem much better to me, But I'm sure it was a luxury. Screams all around me. People didn't even stop to look at me, Still in the angelic form, I had forgotten to change, The chaos distracted me. I began to wonder if anyone else had been in New York City as well. That's when I saw a shadow form crossing through people. A demon definitely was here...

Human <3

My name is Aurora Primrose Divine and i'm seventeen years old. I've never been one for church or even praying that often but I consider myself [imgright]http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSf7YaH0ASzHFSvqHy5lCFxCD8BvZqLE fHTu0QsR-ys50hGHsZNyQ[/imgright]christian. I'm only interested in boys because they really get my heart pumping! But anyways.. I live with my mother in New York City but lately i've really been wishing that I went to church my whole life. Buildings have been burning and random people just seem to... disappear. I'm part of the drama club in high school and usually have the lead parts thanks to my singing voice and need for being normal. When I was younger my father used to abuse my older brother Ace and I until one day Ace decided to tell the cops, then we never saw him again. My mother recently divorced him and moved to New York far away from our old home in Ohio. I have dark black hair with red streaks and weigh 125 pounds. I have greenish teal eyes and am 5'9 so I'm kind of tall. I'm very pale compared to other kids and my brother but most New Yorkers get tans and have personal trainers. Back in Ohio nobody gave a hell about how tan you were. But I have a fairly nice figure and am a pretty nice person to get to know.


((Occ: Sorry its short > . < should I post as my charrie? o: ))

[Go ahead and make a post ^-^ Let's get this sucker in drive.]

Aurora ~

Aurora sighed to herself as she walked down one of the not so demolished allies and tried to walk past the random pieces of trash that was literally covering most of this alley. She heard screams in the distance and was just trying to find her way home to get out of all this chaos. She brushed her bangs out of her face and turned around after thinking she heard footsteps. "Quit being stupid Aurora.. there's thousands of people in New York.." She muttered.

Though she was letting her paranoia get the best of her and started to walk quicker. She noticed the street sign was completely random and sat on the steps of an apartment building, having no clue how to get back to her house since they had only been in New York for a few months and it was pretty easy to get lost after just simply going to the grocery store to get supplies for her family since Ace refused to get off the couch and turn off the tv.

Now that Aurora was in the middle of nowhere she bit her lip and looked around the dark alley and tried to fight back the tears. There were tons of people in New York getting killed in fires or from being attacked by something. And most of the church goers were saying it was the Apocalypse and that there were demons among them. Some even made signs and stood out in the streets around the news team that was constantly going threw out the streets of New York. So she was pretty scared that she would be the next headline, 'Girl found dead'.

I could feel my heart pumping, Well, I thought I felt it. I don't really have a beating heart to be pumping. But, This is the feeling I think I remember having when I was alive that I got when I was scared or nervous. People.. Everywhere. Running and screaming in terror. This was main street... And it was.. Horrible! Surprised, I walked on, Down the street. Seeing the unfolding mysteries it might reveal to me.

I saw a man punch his wife in the face, I ran up and pushed him away from her. "Hey! Never ever do that!" It must have been a instinctive reaction, I don't normal try to cause violence. The man gave me a horrified look, And ran away cussing and screaming. Oh.. Yeah... My wings and halo... I didn't want to put them up. So I didn't. There wasn't any time at the moment.

I turned the woman, To see if she was okay, But she must've ran away too. I frowned, Oh well...

So, I had to move on, Find someone else to help. And scare. No one else seemed to be hurting each other. Merely running and screaming. However, I did see a girl, Who looked a year or two older then I looked, Scared at the bay of an ally. I was pondering on the image, Pondering if I should go help her or not. Would I scare her away too?

I sat, lethargic, on the steps of Lucifer's throne. The big guy down under did enjoy his insane posse. Lucifer tapped on my head, whispering in my ear softly. I nodded at the orders, and accended from Hell, my body immediately relaxing from the cooler temperature. My eyes shifted from side to side, well lubricated in their pockets of moisture.
I crawled on the ground, then started to walk. Sign posts were torn, buildings were a mess. Ah, the sweet sounds and sights of chaos. I tilted my head, wondering who I should take first. I smelt the wonderful smell of fear, and followed it like a retarded dog, sniffing the air every couple feet. I didn't need it, I wanted it. I wanted to find the source, and eradicate it. To dismantel it limb from limb, bathing the remains in boiling blood.
I wanted to please my master. So I walked down the street, listening, sniffing, looking for any sign. Then I saw her. Oh, yes. This would be fun.
I pressed myself against the wall, forcing myself into shadows, and made sure that my black devil wings did not show, retracted into my flesh. My horns were not very big, after all, I haven't been dead for too long. Only a couple years. It was an easy task to push my hair over them. My scars were pretty bad, so I scraped my face against the rock, gasping in pain.
"H-Help," I whimpered, pretending to be a scared little kid. After all, I did look about twelve years old. I looked so vulnerable, but that was so not the case.

I had already been sent down. Days prior to the big announcement. I stood on top of the building. A breeze coming by me as I looked over the area. I appeared very human. Expect my skin was a very milky tone. Completely even with no imperfections. I am slightly tall, maybe five foot ten. With a thin body. I appeared to be a model, although her white hair could set her apart easily. But my facial markings are the most noticeable. Completely black. I also have a light glow about me. Something I can not help. Being who I am. Even in my human form I am very bright.

I looked up, seeing Angels coming down to the earth. The war was about to really get started. I easily recognized a few of them, stepping up to the very edge of the building. It gave me a small thrill. Each time I was back on earth. Although it was always for the same reason. Fighting the evil demons. Or at least what god created to be evil.

I looked down at the streets. A Man punching his wife, a group throwing a rock threw a store window, a girl staring blankly into an alley. But mostly another angel. I had scene her before, as I did most of the Angels. Remembering their names was another story. But how could anyone expect me to remember hundreds of names.

I watched the girl for a little bit. Finding myself concentrating on her. She was being targeted perhaps? I jumped down from the building, into the alley on the other side. Not being harmed of coarse. I used a small amount of energy to slow myself down. I then walked around the corner towards the girl with the red and black hair. Glancing to the other angel. Gesturing her to come near.

I put on my best American accent, but of coarse it did not come out at planned. Instead it sounded very Italian. "You look to be normal. We should probably get out of here." I offered. Then heard the small voice from down the alley. I turned to the other angel. Feeling something ominous coming from the Alley. "Where are you?" I asked any how.

With me being an angelic being and all, I had really good hearing. I heard a cry for help. It was my job to help the innocent. However, it seemed as if the call of help wasn't exactly... for me. But, It was my mission. My assignment. My... Nature. I walked to where the other angel and the girl I had been watching stood. "Did.. Did you hear that? It sounded.. like someone is in pain, Yet not. I'd better check it out..."

I told Serene, A friend of mine, Well, she was a friend of mine, She never got my name right really. I peered into the darkness, Unfortunately only being able to see a distant outline of someone in the distance, A small someone. I gave Serene a very worried look. I didn't even bother giving the girl a look, For fear of seeing a frightened look.

BOOM! A great noise from behind me had roared, I jumped and turned around to see what had happened. It was just a vehicle exploding... "Dear Lord, Let no one be in there." I gave a quick prayer and turned back to the ally. Saving.. whoever is your first priority, Riley.

Aurora wasn't one to talk with strangers so she stood up slowly. "Um, no thank you. I was just taking a brake from walking.." That's when she heard a cry. She turned and started walking towards the shadows, then looked back at the girl. "But thank you for trying to help.. I gotta go.." She said, walking deeper into the alley until she saw a younger boy that looked to be about twelve. "Are you okay?" She asked, her eyes widened slightly at the boys many scars and scrapes. She would've gone with the nice girl to go back home but after hearing the boys cry she just had to wander off more. Stupid, Stupid, Stupid! She grimaced slightly and put her hand on the boys shoulder. "Where's your parents?" She asked softly.

"Help," I moaned, falling to my knees, blood dripping off my face in sheets. My pale skin was tainted red, and I fought the overwhelming urge to lick my cheek. That just would not do. My body shook with repressed laughs, but it looked definately like I was shaking because of sobs. Speaking of which...
I started crying, the ragged pain and anguish burning up and out of my throat. "M-Mommy!" I counted the seconds before I took in a jagged, hitching breathe. I placed my hands onto the ground, and watched as my lunch came up. It looked human, but among the bile and food was blood. Anyone who saw me would think that I was bleeding internally. Dark shadows danced in front of me merrily, praising me for my proformance. My head felt full of cotton.
"Where is my mommy?" I continued the lost little boy act, well aware of the girl beside me, only acting so hysteric that I didn't notice.

"This does not feel right. Get ready to grab the girl. I will stall is need be." I said to the other angel (What is her name again? xD)) I would just feel something was up. Although with all the violence going on, it was difficult to place my finger on it. I hated ordering the angel around also, but in times like these it came natural. Taking a deep breath I went into the alley behind a girl. "He sounds in pain. I'll help also." I said. Knowing fully the glow around my body would only be brighter. Possibly harming a demon in the area. although she could feel something very good in the girl. Which was great. Finding one sane human.

Aurora grabbed the boys arms and pulled him up to keep him on his feet. "Sshh.. Let me help you, then i'll help you find your mommy." She said, then noticed the girl who had just been helping her. "Yes, please help." She said, leaning the boy against the side of a building. She concentrated on remembering the skills she learned in one of her classes on how to help someone in need. She gagged slightly when the boy puked but then ripped off a part of her long sleeved black shirt and wiped the puke off his face.

"It's Riley," I said, Not knowing why I had just told Serene my name, Of course she knew it. I nodded and ran behind Serene. I had to give my wings gentle nods to keep getting faster in time. I had made it, I tried to be gentle, But must have been rough with jerking the girl[Sorry, We haven't been introduced in the roleplay yet xD] off the boy on the wall, because she gave me a look like I had just told her something shocking.

The boy was giving me a pure helplessness, Yet strange vibe. He looked a little familiar, Had I met him before? "What's your name?" I asked him sweetly, Not wanting to make him feel worse, If it was possible.

[Oh no, My posts are getting shorter >_< I'm trying not to make anything you guys don't want to happen xD]

((Yeah at the moment I'm straightning my hair so my posts are short as well. Ermm.. I can make another character if you want ^^))

[It's fine]

“My name- I- I don’t know!” I cried pathetically, and it was true. What was going on? What? “Where am I?” I couldn’t think clearly. “My face…” I brought my hand up to my face, which still had pieces of cement in it, courtesy of my rubbing stupidity. “I-I don’t know. Where am I? Who are you? What- who- when?” I was playing 20 questions, but I didn't know where I was. How was I supposed to know? Why was everything so... so claustrophobic? "Why are there so many of you? What- what?" I was halluciating I had to be I had to had to had to had to. I. Can't. Be. Here. With my face pouring blood. Blood.
[Mine are always short. >( I need to get better. Just, don't worry, I have an idea]

I watched as the boy started to freak out. Shadows were moving around the boy, in the manner that only a demon could do. But still, he was in pain.. That was something even I could not ignore... "Come on." I said to the boy. "We have to get you out of here also." After all, maybe he could of been simply born into it. I put a hand on the boys shoulder. "Hey hey, deep breaths."

((Mine are pretty bad too. But im rushing. Now im on the phone too xD))

I closed my eyes, blocking the vivid dream. It is no more than a dream. I am sleeping at hone-But where is home? My only feelings of warmth come from a memory of a... Lady in white... Sticking- I lost it. What ever memory I had held onto dissapated, like a figment of my imagination.
[The shadows are in his mind, not really there. He is insane and sees things that others do not. Translation? He is hallucinating.
My my, aren't the merry dysfunctional group! :D]

((Do I have to make a bio for my guy charrie or can I just say it in my post? ))

The boy closed his eyes, and I simply held m arms out to catch him. Allowing him to fall onto me. He was a bit heavier than I expected. Completely changing my mind about his age. He was older than how he was speaking. But still hurt. Numerous things could of happened to the boy. Simple fight, beaten up, lost for days. I got a good grip on the heavy weight of the body and picked the boy up. For my size I am surprisingly very strong. From the street again I could hear alarms going off, but suddenly, there was a ray of light, and everything seemed to get very quiet. "Stranger danger. Your coming with us Miss Divine." I said to Aurora. How did I know her name? I am a Seraph. "I know a place we can go to. By the churches."

I groaned, realizing that a girl was carrying me. Ow, she was so bright. I squinted my eyes to look at her, but she was glowing like an inferno beneath her skin. I closed my eyes once more, dredging up foggy collections of thoughts. I focus on one in particular, one of a woman. The woman might've been my mother-suddenly I was surprised at my usage of the past tense. Did that mean she was dead? What about my daddy? Only one memory fit, and he had to be my father. He had straight black hair, pale blue eyes, and a kind smile that only fathers could wear. Yes, I was sure of it; and yet the feelings behind this memory were fear and misery.
I didn't understand. This man was obviously my paternal link, so why were the memories of him clouded with aprehension and hurt? I didn't know. I knew nothing.

I was walking behind the whole group, A few steps back, And the chaos around me was getting to my head. I groaned and growled lowly to myself trying to hold in the sorrow I was feeling. I hadn't been enough. I throw my arms out, and I bright flash of light flew out both of them and quickly covered everything. But... Just as quickly as it had left my fingers, it had vanished. Everything had frozen it's self... "Did- Did I just freeze time?" I asked aloud.

Serene, Being an an angel I guessed, didn't freeze. She had a surprised look on her face and looked at me like she'd never seen anything like that before. Slowly, Everything started moving again and after a few second, Everything was happening again. I looked around at the world, The world that had just frozen... Because of me.