Blight turned and snarled menacingly, but it was the jackal who replied. "Lest you forget, Belladonna, for since you were part of the plan to conquer the upper worlds, even you have much to answer for in its failure. Betrayal was another story. Blight's betrayal was only against you, not against the hierarchy. Not like the situation with your aunt and her family..."
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"I won't divulge in the outcomes for those in the underworld," Brom replied. "It came as close as it got for things to turn bad for us all. If there had not been a betrayal between those two, you may not have been able to win this day. Now, take some time off to be with your family. I highly recommend it..."
The two cohorts carried Zoria into the sky and disappeared.
Zekiel retrieved his sword from the bushes and rejoined the group. Both his sword and shield had turned into one large pin and hanging from his collar.
Brom noticed him. "Zekiel, you should take some time off as well. We'll recommend a promotion for you upon your return."
Zekiel scratched nervously at the back of his neck. "Actually, Elder... I hope to remain an archangel. Also, I wish to have more time to guardian angel duties."
"Devoted to mortals, just like in life. I will consider that then. But you must remember that you still have more important responsibilities to the order."
"I will remember that, Elder..."
"He's not far from here at all!" Linda replied. "His clinic is just around the corner."
"Linda," Charlie replied, spreading his wings, "you're a guardian angel. We'll get there in a flash!"
Just as Charlie took off with Sasha, Hawk called out to him. "The doc's not used to dogs with wings! Just to let you know!"