Because of the events that took place back then, Mike found himself an Orphan and a body that can hardly do any living. Now he found someone who started to show him the bright side of life, the rage he held deep within was finally maintained, his mind was still messed but still manageable. It could be said that Nannia had become a reason Mike gave life a second look.
But...
Bam!!!
Finally the door was slammed open. Nannia was startled by the noise, her mind returned from the shock. Mike speaking was the least of her problem now.
Tap, Tap
Instead of a flood of people, it sounded as though one had come this time. A man in a black robe and within was a white Tshirt and a white scuff. On his right, a thick book sat under his armpit. Calm set it when the man was fully visible.
"Father Thomas, what is the meaning of this?"
Instead of answering her, Father Thomas stared at Mike.
"Son, I know you can hear me."
Mike raised an eyebrow.
"Don't act surprised, I am an appointed mouthpiece of the Gods."
Father Thomas walked a little closer "Seeing as you have denied and somehow blocked them from speaking to you, I have come for a last attempt"
"Ow, It would seem, their desperation has really got to them, what's the hurry. I am turning 16 in a few hours"
A smile creeped on Mike's mouth. His voice sounded dry and growling
"Why not wait a few more minutes, then kill me"
As though expecting this answer, Father Thomas quickly replied.
"Ahh yes, the death route, You know Mike, this is an opportunity, millions, no billions hope to get. You will not only get healed, but you will become heaven's chosen... By an old God"
*Silence*
Nannia was shocked by the statement. Heaven's chosen were legends only few ever had the opportunity to meet. Their tales were so great, it was hard to believe humans could have such capabilities, from slaying ancient mystical beasts like Dragons, to taking down a dark God. Let me repeat that, A dark God. An Entity so powerful, it gained a title of God.
And Mike only has to accept.
"Wow, that is truly something, truly tempting. Unfortunately, borrowed power is still that… borrowed."
This time was Father Thomas's turn to be silent.
"Don't be surprised, The reason is so simple that you should have already figured it by now"
Mike raised his hand and started with 3 fingers and counted down as he said.
"I hate Gods"
Both Nannia and Thomas stared at Mike, hateful words towards the Gods were a Taboo.
"I guess I should have expected this, which is why I came with a second plan."
Snap!
Soon a swarm of people came flooding in. Went straight to Nannia and started to force her out of the room.
HEY WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU DOING
The sudden event even took Mike by surprise. He turned his head back to Father Thomas.
I SAID WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING
"Doing God's work, you should know by now, by leaving with you, Nannia has broken her oath to a God"
Suddenly Mike recalled the conversation Nannia had with Mother Superior.
"By the way, there is another deal the Gods have placed on the table"
Looking at Mike's face trying to see if there were any expressions. Sadly there was none.
"You could save Nannia, and she could even be under a God who would allow her as much freedom as she wants. You two could finally live together and Mother and Son won't that be lovely?"
For the first time since this conversation started, Mike started to waver in his thinking. His resolve was shaking, He was stuck, unable to decide.
Outside, the mass had tied Nannia to a Pole, underneath was a bunch of logs packed neatly. Some sort of liquid was poured all over her body.
Father Thomas had put Mike on a wheelchair and wheeled him outside. Mike was still stuck in his thinking. He knows what accepting the deal means to him. His soul that had always guided him through everything, also advised him against accepting the Gods on multiple occasions.
But now, once again he is about to lose someone he deeply cares about. The very beings he despises are the same ones who hold the key to setting her free.
"Well what will your answer be?
The Mass of people started to chant. The one who is leading the chant was the now sober man who was accusing them earlier on.
Witch! Witch! Witch!
"So what will it be, look at the time, it is almost 12 pm. When that time hits, she will be burned to death. And you know, you can't be allowed to live as well"
Cruelty, Murder, Subotage, Lies, Disloyal, Face, Thieves, Two faced, Hypocrite, Litch, performers.
This is all the things that come in Mike's mind whenever Gods are put in a conversation.
"Enlighten me… Father Thomas"
"I'm all ears"
"Why me"
Confused, Father Thomas asked Mike to elaborate.
"It appears as though the so called Gods are going above and beyond, even willing to go as far break their so called sacred decrees"
Eyes narrowed, with a shriveled face Father Thomas' eye looked straight in Mike's eyes. For a moment it felt as if the temperature dropped by a few dots.
"Son, The Intention of Gods are not to be questioned'
Booooom!
Right there and then a golden light came shooting through the night sky, then hit something invisible midair. The impact was as though a train just hit a wall.
The crowds were in awe of the spectacle. Something like this has happened before. But that was a long time ago and now it is as though it is a myth.
"It's them!"
"No way this is happening in my lifetime. Now I can die without regrets"
The crowds started to whisper amongst themselves.
From the sky you could see the light starting to take the shape of a physical construct. The patterns looked ancient yet majestic. Commanding respect, fear and reverence.
A few seconds later it was done. What was constructed was a door. A door to fit a 7 meter giant. The sheer pressure it released made those of weak will collapse there and then.
Only those with a considerable soul force were able to stand, even if that's all they could do.
Phssss!
With a single smooth swing motion, a mist enveloped the sky. Mixed with the golden light, that mist presents a rainbow, the rainbow shaped itself into a solid bridge that went straight to where Nannia and the events were taking place.
Tap, Tap, Tap.
Frightening footsteps could be heard coming from the door. The sheer pressure from every step was like a threat to a mountain. Sweat pouring down everyone present. Their kneels weak, they planted themselves straight to the ground. The heads bowed out of reverence. It was true that everyone had a God they praised, but that didn't mean they looked down on any other God.
Just the word God in itself holds so much weight , nobody speaks of it unless it was for praise or prayer.
"You certainly are an interesting one"
A voice so melodious, so ethereal that many hearts felt like melting.
Mike raised an eyebrow, he could not see who said those words, but he could feel that the intent was aimed at him.
"My lady, the honoured Goddess, you grace us mere mortals with your divine presence. Such a blessing is like non o..."
"Would you just shut up, I wasn't talking to you"
Thomas was interrupted.
"Child, though I overlooked your blatant disrespect and still had you under my protection"
While everyone had their heads tilted up, facing the ever blinding golden door. The voice suddenly changed from the source where it came from.
"You still reject me… reject us"
If Mike could, he would have jumped right at that moment. The voice came right behind him.
Heads turned. Looked at the new voice source.
There she was, a woman who looked no older than 25 years old. Cyan hair and eye lashes. Wearing an outfit that left little for the imagination but fully covered in a cyan colored lace that appeared to have been made of divine energy.
"Goddess Raia i assume"
Mike spoke in monotome.
"You are correct and here I thought you never took a moment to try and recognise us"
Everyone was just so stupified by how casual Mike was speaking to a divine being. No fear or a look of discomfort from the sheer pressure naturally exuded by Gods.
"They actually got an actual God to come down, perhaps you will have my answer. Why the interest in me."
With a smile, beautiful as a rainbow, the Goddess looked at Mike.
"You are awfully comfortable talking to me like an equal"
Her face instantly changed. The once kind goddess from a moment ago was gone, now replaced by something hideous to look at. But first a veil of light covered the area so that one could see or witness what was happening behind the vail