"Yes, we're all set." Gabriel pulled out his own key, a clear gem about the size of his palm and already glowing faintly. But then he paused and an expression that looked almost sad came over his face.
"What is it?" I asked.
Gabriel drew in a long breath as he stared at the gem. "I haven't been to Heaven in over thirty years. Some of the angels here have never even seen it."
Lucifer rested a hand on his shoulder. "I know exactly how you feel."
Gabriel shook himself out of his thoughts, then held the gem out in front of him. Bright light burst out of it, opening a huge, shimmering portal to another world. My breath caught at the sight of it, and the idea that Heaven was on the other side.
Angels and demons alike began to stream into the portal, vanishing as soon as they stepped inside.
