In The Beginning

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Author POV Before Earth had even taken form, Lilith had been one of Heaven's greatest creations. She was powerful, beautiful, and filled with an ambition that rivaled none. Her power Surpassed most-able to destroy worlds, unravel stars, and wipe out galaxies with the mere flick of her finger. The Seraphim, those most trusted by God, held their place above her, but Lilith desired more. She craved to be ranked as the First Seraphim, to stand closest to the Throne, to wield power over the very fabric of existence. But her ambition was a dangerous flame, one that burned too brightly, too fiercely. It was Lucifer, with his pride and rebellion, who ultimately led her to fall. He was brilliant once, beautiful even, his light unmatched. But his pride made him petty, too focused on gaining God's attention by trivial means, like tempting Adam and Eve with the forbidden fruit. Lilith saw his games for what they were- distractions from their true potential. While Lucifer toyed with mankind, Lilith envisioned something greater: control over Earth, bending the mortals to her will, turning them into an army to challenge Heaven. Yet Lucifer, with his petty schemes, was too blind to see her vision. It infuriated her. As Lucifer set his sights on Eden, Lilith watched from afar, disgusted by his obsession with humans, so fragile and foolish. She wanted no part in his little game. No, her aspirations were far greater. "Lucifer," she had hissed, her eyes glowing with contempt, "if you spent half as much time plotting to Overthrow Heaven as you do playing with those apes, we could've conquered everything by now." But he ignored her, his focus on the fruit and the fall of mankind. That was the last straw. Lilith, fed up with Lucifer's distractions, descended to Earth alone, causing chaos wherever she went. Entire cities fell to ruin at her whim, armies were turned to ash with a glance, and plague followed her steps. g******e, famine, war- she reveled in it all, showing the mortals what true power looked like. It was enough to draw Heaven's gaze. God had seen enough. Archangel Michael, Heaven's warrior, was sent to put an end to her destruction. He descended from the heavens in a blaze of holy light, his wings shimmering with divine radiance, his sword, blazing with celestial fire, clutched tightly in his hand. Lilith stood at the heart of a battlefield, bodies strewn at her feet, her smile one of dark delight. She heard the sound of Michael's wings before she saw him. The air vibrated with his presence. "You've caused enough chaos, Lilith," Michael's voice echoed through the battlefield, calm but full of authority. "You defied Heaven. You turned your back on the Creator. This ends now." Lilith chuckled, her eyes glowing red. "Spare me the righteous lecture, Michael. If you were smart, you'd see that I'm just getting started." Michael's sword ignited with holy fire, and without another word, he lunged at her. The ground shook beneath their feet as their powers clashed. Lilith raised her hand, summoning dark energy, meeting Michael's blade with raw, destructive force. The battlefield became a storm of light and shadow. Michael's sword cleaved through the air, cutting through Lilith's darkness with precision, but she was quick-too quick for him to land a fatal blow. Her power was relentless, each flick of her wrist sending waves of dark energy crashing against his defenses. "You should've stayed in Heaven," she taunted, her voice mocking, as her tendrils of darkness slashed toward him. Michael grunted, blocking her attacks with his wings, their golden feathers singed by her darkness. "You could've been great," he growled, slashing back, "but now, you're nothing more than a plague". Lilith smirked "Plagues have a way of spreading." The battle raged for what felt like hours, neither gaining the upper hand. But Michael, ever the tactician, waited for his moment. And in a heartbeat, he saw it-a flicker of hesitation in her movements, the smallest gap in her defense. With a mighty swing, his sword cleaved through her shield of darkness, striking her across the chest. Lilith screamed, her body shuddering from the impact, but still, she did not fall. "You think that's enough to stop me?" she hissed, blood dripping from her mouth. Michael did not reply. He raised his sword, and the ground beneath them cracked open, revealing the dark, swirling waters of the Euphrates River. Chains of light shot from the earth, wrapping around Lilith's limbs, pulling her toward the gaping maw. "No!" she screamed, thrashing wildly as the chains tightened, dragging her into the abyss. "You can't do this to me!" But Michael was resolute, his expression impassive as he watched her struggle. "Your ambition was always your downfall, Lilith ," he said quietly. "But you will not be alone. Your companions will join you in the abyss." From the depths of the earth, three other figures appeared, bound in chains-her most loyal underlings. Together, they were dragged into the Euphrates, their screams swallowed by the roaring waters. _______________________ Millennia in Darkness How long had she been trapped? Days? Centuries? Time meant nothing in the depths of the river. Her body was bound, her power shackled, and the only sound was the faint echo of rushing water. Yet Lilith never lost hope. She waited , patiently, knowing that one day, her time would come. She could feel the Earth change around her, the rise and fall of empires, the ebb and flow of humanity's history. They still didn't know her name. They still didn't fear her. But they would. ..................... One day, the cracks in her prison formed. The chains loosened. She could hear the faint call of birds, smell the fresh air. Freedom. A slow, dangerous smile spread across her face, her eyes gleaming in the darkness. "Finally.." ....... End of Chapter Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read my book. I hope you find it fun. It's my first time to write a book. This is going to be a short story, ten chapters at most. My brain cells aren't that creative lol. Please vote and comment 💋💗
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