In the beginning our father created the Universe. His magnum opus, the great creation. The Universe consisted of 3 realms, the Prison of the Multiverse, the new world, and Heaven. Our father knew how to create them, when to create them, and what they would do. He created 2 races, the Angels and the Humans. The Angels were soldiers of our fathers Bastion, those who would do anything without question, no choice, but all the resolve and power to get the task done. The Humans on the other hand were a weak, perfect creation that had the greatest thing of all, choice. Free will was granted to the Humans, they had the choice to do what they wanted, and this is what makes me sick. My position makes me unable to question the will of our father, but I still do not know why I feel this way. I will not follow Humans nor will they follow me. They must follow our father at all cost. His plan and his will are absolute and they will know it. -Lucifer Morningstar.

The morning was still. The air in the barracks was cold and the Angels who were stationed there were unwavering. They were training for the defense of the Western wall of Golden Gate. It had been 4 years since the War had broken out in the place of paradise. The Angels showed no emotion, they were clad in the best of armaments, the Helm of the father, the sword of the blazing sun, and the shield of the archangel were equipped by all the Angels as they were awaiting the assault. In the depths of the barracks, Archangel Michael and his war council were discussing their next move.

“Michael, he has taken the outer city. His legion marches on the Western wall! We must act!” exclaimed Cameal.

“We will hold this position; we are well equipped, and the men are well trained. Surely, he will not risk his entire assault on this garrison” answered Michael with a simple tone. He had received orders to not assault the position of the rebellion and followed his order. The war council believed that they should counter the attacks on the outer city.

“We cannot attack, we must wait. Brothers trust our father’s words; we will win this day.” Michael did not know if they would win, but his father never led him astray, so he did as he was told a waited.

            4 years ago, the Lord proclaimed the final creation was done. The new world had finally been finished and the Lord would begin his decision of how would rule the new realm.

“You know Brother, that father will choose you. You are his favorite son; you cannot deny this great responsibility!” said Michael.

“I will do what I must. I do not want to rule the Humans, but if its father’s plan for me to rule in his name then I will do so.” replied Lucifer. “Quickly now, we must return to the Gate.”

Lucifer and Michael flew back to the Gate where their father was finishing his proclamation. Their father explained how the world was made in his image, the Humans would be given a gift, the gift of choice. The Angels discussed amongst themselves and it became clear that this gift was one that they would never be able to comprehend. Their father explained that the Humans would be able to choose to whether they would follow the Law of Heaven. The Angels began to erupt in a force of rage.

Jupiter, angel of order yelled “Why would you create someone, who you do not know will follow you? Why father, why did you create these things!”

“Jupiter, silence.” replied Lucifer. “Brothers, we do not need to know these things! Our father has created his people, those who will choose to follow him! Those who do not follow him will not be granted the light of his presence! They will not be allowed in the Kingdom of Heaven!”

The Angels hushed, after Lucifer defended his father and his decision, their father began to announce who would become supreme ruler of the new world. The ruler would be Lucifer. He would rule the new world under the direct supervision of their father. His power would be near absolute and the Angels could not intervene with any action that Lucifer saw fit. The new world would grant Lucifer with the power of a God. Lucifer then stated the following.

“My father, you know that I do not wish to deny your decision, but I will tell you my grievance with this decision. I am prideful, you know this, why would you want me to rule this new world?”

Lucifer was transported into the inner sanctum of the Golden spire, the home of his father.

“My son, why do you question me?” asked his father.

“Father, you tell me to rule, you tell me to defend, but I do not know how to. I am not the Angel of order nor leadership. I was not created for this! Please choose someone else!” replied Lucifer.

“My son, you were created for this very purpose. You are to do as you are told. My decision is final. Now kneel before me and swear this oath.” answered his father.

Lucifer knelt before his father with tears in his eyes, he was humbled by his father. He was created to rule. The great creation of the new world would be ruled by Lucifer Morningstar Archangel of the Stars.

“Now my son, go and gather your leaders and form the Holy Council of the new world. They will help you in guiding the Humans toward my light.” his father stated.

Lucifer stood up and looked at his father who gave him his new sword and halo. These would be called the Dawnbringer and Rising Sun, symbols of the ruler of the new world. With his new arsenal, Lucifer was transported to the Gate. There he would gather his leaders. Jupiter, Angel of Order, Ares, Angel of War and Discipline, and Vulcan Angel of the Forge.

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“Brothers, we will go from here to our new realm. We will rule in our father’s name and the Humans will be guided to the Light.” said Lucifer.

Lucifer and his brothers were transported to the new world. Where there was nothing. The realm was empty, no humans, nothing. Until the world was created around them, in an instant the Angels looked down at the massive amount of land before them. An endless green forest stretched for what seemed like forever. Lucifer flew high in the air, where he saw two humans.

“Brothers, look they are here.” Lucifer pointed toward the humans as the 4 Angels flew towards them, they each were each stopped by Michael.

“Brothers, by order of our father you are not allowed to directly intervene with the Humans.”

“Michael, stand aside. This is my realm; I am merely watching them.” Replied Lucifer.

“I understand Lucifer, but orders from father are orders. Stay away from them and allow them to choose for themselves.” Lucifer looked dumbfounded. He was the ruler of these people and could not interact with them. Lucifer gave his order to Vulcan to create a stronghold for the leaders of the new world to operate out of. Vulcan created an Angelic fortress that would house each of the leaders and allow them to view the Humans from the fortress.

They watched as the perfect humans ate, slept, talked, and repeat. Lucifer began to study them closely. They were the only two humans in this realm. 4 Angels were needed to watch them, but for what purpose? Lucifer began to receive orders from his father telling him to not interfere, to not influence, and to not help them. Lucifer followed these orders. 2 years passed without incident. The humans were acting normally, but Lucifer was having horrible nightmares. His people grew in vast numbers, they would fight one another, and the worst was they would kill each other, thus ensuring their path to darkness. Lucifer travelled to Heaven to discuss these visions with his father.

“Father, the humans, they will fight one another, they will curse your name, they will kill one another. I must be able to intervene when this happens.” Lucifer stated his case with upmost urgency and his father listened and replied.

“My son, the humans will make choices, some of them you will not like, and neither will I, but this is their gift. You will not intervene, and this will be the last time we discuss this.”

“Father, I will not intervene, but why have you granted me this power and I am to do nothing with it. As the ruler of the new world, I must know what I am to do with this power.”

“My son, you are an Angel of Heaven, your purpose is to follow orders. I will tell you what you must do. This path is one that I cannot stop you from taking, but if you must know what you are intended to do then I will tell you.”

“Father, this is all I wish from you. I need to know what to do.” Lucifer replied.

“In the new world, there is the world tree. This is the largest tree in the realm, there you must take the fruit from the top and consume it. It will grant you the knowledge that I cannot give you.”

“Yes father, I will do this, and you will be proud of your humans and the new world, I promise.”

Lucifer traveled back to the new world and flew to the world tree. He flew to the top and took the fruit. Before he consumed the fruit, he felt a strange presence and behind him was a dark figure. No face, no wings, just darkness.

“What are you?” asked Lucifer.

“I am you, Lucifer Morningstar.” The figure replied.

Lucifer drew his sword and swung with all his might destroying the figure. He then sheathed his blade and began to eat the fruit. Once he took the first bite, the fruit vanished, and Lucifer fell to the world. Jupiter came to his brother’s aid and woke him in the stronghold.

“My lord is you alright?” asked Jupiter.

“Whe...where am I?” asked Lucifer.

“You are in the stronghold brother; do you know who I am?” asked Vulcan

“Ah, Vulcan you made this place, Jupiter, and Ares. My council and my closest brothers.” Lucifer said in a very soft voice.

“I must rest for a while; my mind is twisted. Please just watch the humans.”

The 3 Angels left Lucifer in his quarters to rest. 2 days passed before he rose from his bed and sat at his table. He began writing, at first names of Angels, but then he began writing against his father and against the humans. Over the span of one week, he filled his personal journal with criticism of his father and of those who blindly followed him. He began to see the flaw of himself and his brothers. They served their father for millennia and they received nothing for it. Their father abandoned them for his new world and his humans. Lucifer was given a title of ruler but was not allowed to intervene in the affairs of his people. Lucifer saw everything before him, just as his father did. He knew if he went to talk to his father that he would have him destroyed. Lucifer had a plan, but he needed his council on his side first.

Lucifer came out of his quarters and began telling his brothers of his visions and his discussion with their father.

“He told us to do nothing, he is willing to let his people kill themselves if it means giving them the choice to, we cannot let him do this.” Lucifer stated.

“What do you expect us to do, we cannot abandon our post to protest against our father.” Vulcan replied.

“That is right, but what can do is revolt. We have Ares, Angel of war on our side.” Said Lucifer.

“Open rebellion will have us destroyed Lucifer; we cannot overthrow our father.”

“We will not overthrow our father; we defeat his legion with our own and force him to listen to us. You saw the response of the Angels at the announcement. We would only need to defeat those blinded by absolute loyalty. I am still loyal to your father, but we cannot sit here and do nothing.”

“I agree” replied Jupiter. “Father gave the humans free will and if your visions are correct, then they will destroy father’s whole world.”

“Ares will you summon your legion to our cause?” asked Lucifer.

“I will, to protect the new world from itself.” replied Ares.

The Council of the new world summoned Ares legion and stated to them their cause. Without question, Ares’ legion saw just as he did. They must protect the humans from themselves and the only way to do this was to force their father to see their side. Over the next year, Lucifer and his legion would march on the Kingdom of Heaven. They saw very little resistance until they met with Odin, Angel of wisdom. There in the outer city of the Golden Gate the first battle would take place. Outnumbered, Odin would retreat into the Golden gate allowing Lucifer to maintain control of the outer city and the stronghold of the new world. Odin would inform Michael of the attack and would help him organize the defense of the Golden gate.

“This battle will be just the beginning Michael; Lucifer will continue his assault even if he is pushed back. We must capture him and bring him to father.” stated Odin.

“We will win this battle and then we will capture Lucifer. He must answer for his actions against father.” Replied Michael.

The sky darkened, Lucifer began his assault and Michael would charge head on to face him.