The Hourglass

Time had not a place for Rachel. It was lost like the shifting tides in a storm, or the finger of a breeze touching hot desert sand, piling it atop of itself. So much time had been moved for her, she knew not where she was, only that it was music, peace and joy. A joy and peace her heart had never known on earth, a peace that made her whole and sing with pride in her soul. Where had she been thrown? Her life had been taken, that much she knew.

Her heart began to thump wildly in her chest, her hair flew about her in a fury. She was home. Home, how did she know that word? In life, she had never known a home, but had been a wanderer all her days. Traveling, finding a life she could live, then packing up and trying again. Never had stayed in one spot, not for months, sometimes only a week or two. If she was lucky. Now she found the home she longed for, but where that was, she had no clue. There was a Heaven, of that she was sure. Was this it? She hoped to learn soon. "God bless me on this flight."

"So this is it then? I am glad to be here I suppose." She remembered Genesis like it was yesterday. How much she had changed, but the beauty was visible and still in the woman's soul. "So did the peace continue without little ol' me, or do I have to reinstate it?"


She let out a chuckle and ran her fingers through her chin length brown hair. The wind had blown it crazy.
Purgatory was still the same as it had been before she was sent down to earth. "I trust you won't make too much trouble Genesis. Oh, how is your husband Cannan, I believe it is? I hope he isn't too much of a hassel for you." She grinned up at the beautiful Demon. Despite the new blood in her veins, Genesis was still a friend and a wonderful one at that. "It is good to be home my friend. Earth had lost its luster years ago. And I think I have wrinkles now!" She laughed merrily and grinned. It truly was wondeful to be back.

"True Genesis, it seems I remember Zefiel not being able to sit still for more than five minuets, if even that. And I am very glad he did let you in. Otherwise I would have waltz up to him and demanded your return." Her grin broaden as she caught her gaze.


Genesis' words came as a surprise to Rachel, she had not expected thanks, much less Genesis with child. Maybe that was why she was sent back after her assignment on earth. "Oh my! You mean that? I am so happy for you and Cannan. And I am glad I am back to make sure that peace stays well within Purgatory. As for listening when you spoke, how could I not? You were right, you always were. Some are just too thick-headed to learn or care. There is no need for thanks, it was my duty to a friend and for the sake of families like your's and Cannan's. I am proud to be of service." Rachel's smile glowed as she looked at Genesis. She should have guessed it, the woman had a light within her as all mothers did.

"Very true my friend. He never did, nor did anyone else that I can think of." Thinking back Zefiel always made her laugh. He was a good man, and very kind. She also loved teasing him to death.


Rachel laughed and shook out her short, shaggy hair. "Yes, you truly are Genesis." The woman was wearing a beautiful attire of comfortable clothes. Genesis was always beautiful in Rachel's eyes, even as a Demon now, she was still beautiful. She wondered how the woman would get around in leather, surely there was a very small bump now. Rachel's attire was a pair of grey, skinny leg jeans, a long, black tee with French fleur de lis covering it with the words "Je t'amie" with a flourish. Her dark boots were annoying on a higher plain, but on the flatness of Purgatory, they were nothing but stylish. There was a disappointment in her looks now though, her once very long, jet chocolate brown, curly hair, had been chopped off short and shaggy. She hated it, but for her assignmet, she had to. It angered her, but she did what she was told. "It's ugly now." She caught Genesis eyeing it and laughed.

"Thank you Gen, I'd hope it would. The assignment called for a certain look, so I had to." She grinned up at the beautiful woman. Her hair was extrodinary, catching lights in shades of blue and red. "Yes, I think that is the problem. I really do not hate it, just not use to it." She watched Genesis eyes widen, "What's wrong?" The woman explain and caught her hand to place it on her tummy. She grinned up at Genesis and laughed. "They will be strong like you. And stubborn like Cannan." The joy of feeling the baby was wonderous, she could feel the tiny life inside, well, there seemed to be another kicking. She wondered if Genesis could feel it too. "A girl would be sweet. " Genesis commented about twins, then the look on her face said it all.

"Gen, I do not for sure know. But you know how I am with children and the sorts. I personally think you and Cannan are having twins. Do not quote me on that, but I really do." Her dark brown eyes flash a hidden knowledge and she beamed at her friend. She hoped Genesis did not mind her saying so, but she felt the second kick and heartbeat in the tummy. She just hoped she was right, if that is what they wanted.

"True my friend. And children are the most lovely things. Even the children of earth are, though, I will say, more of them are turning to a life of crime. With me being of peace, it was hard to watched them become to corrupted." She let out a sigh and grinned. She felt so welcomed among the couple. They had always been kind; even when she was into trouble with Zefiel, and that was more than once. "Are you sure Cannan will not stare me down or taunt me?" She beamed up at Genesis and laughed. Cannan was the sort that loved chaos, it kept him entertained. With Rachel being the Angel of Peace, the two had more that one row a minuet. "I would love to Gen. You always make me feel welcomed. And I more than promise to help out."


Rachel noticed the dramatic change in Genesis; the woman's happiness ended fast. She listened and nodded; understanding why the woman was so concerned. It worried Rachel as well, the Council would not take lightly to the pregnancy. "Oui, it is going to be difficult, I know how they are. Do you know what Zefiel feels? Or any others? I may be able to talk to Z." Her temper flared when she mentioned being offed. "I will not allow that to happen. I may be the Angel of Peace, but I do know how to reek havoc." She raised her brows and threw her nose in the air. One eye slitted open and she could see Genesis trying to hold in laughter. She brusted out with it too; the Angel of Peace reeking havoc? That was too funny.