TheBlackPoet

Heaven was on full Alert. The Angels had intercepted a spiritual transmission between the Ibliss and the Demons. Heaven would again be attacked by Hell.
Jesus had spoken of these days; when Heaven would come under attack from Hell; but no one listened.
Being on a high elevation, Heaven was situated in a strategic location high above Hell's underground bunker. Critics of Jesus' predications were argued by the Saints and the Minor prophets. Not even Hell could successfully bring a fight to the highly fortified Heaven and expect to gain entry, let alone, engage in battle.
Still, Jesus warned that even Heaven was vulnerable.
"What's wrong Jesus?" Arch-Angel GABRIEL asked.
Jesus turned from the window, lowering his M-11.

"I spoke of these times! All of this could have been avoided, GABRIEL. We could have pre-empted a strike against Hell and squashed them in their wicked holes, but now, Hell has become a superpower and a real threat to Heaven's way of life."
Angel GABRIEL'S wings quietly folded and tucked out of sight underneath his massive arms.
"Jesus, do not dwell on that; now is the time to make ready for war. It is said, this war will end all wars and all speakings of wars."
Jesus frowned, but remained quiet.
"Maybe, this is what THE HE (HOLY AND PRAISED IS HE!) wanted all along. Remember, THE HE (BENIFICENT AND MERCIFUL IS HE) is wiser than us all. Your warnings were meant to be ignored as a strategy, so that Hell's spies could report that we are vulnerable. "
Jesus looked up at his spiritual companion and guide.

"Thank you GABRIEL, How prideful I have been! May THE HE (BELOVED AND FEARED IS HE) forgive me for my doubts? That I would even be this way, indicates that they are nearer than we anticipate."

"Do you believe they are closer?"
"I do.", Jesus said, pulling back the slide of his weapon, checking that there was a live round in the chamber.
" Then I will leave you now, my friend. I must gather the Host of Angels to mount a lower defense."Apparently, Hell has recruited enough souls that they could war with us for millennia without a loss of momentum or men."
Jesus grimaced at the thought of the number of souls needed to fight such a long war; That men would deny heaven for a wretched place in hell. But Jesus could not dwell on the motive of man, for he had already come to them before and had even gave his life for their sake, to no avail. Jesus had given up on men, and resolved to defend Heaven from the approach of the spiritual enemy.
"As Salaam Alaaikum, GABRIEL."
"And peace be with you, my friend, and beloved Brother."

To be continued.

MsJacquiiC

I thought this was an interesting write FRED - I absolutely loved that fact that Jesus says as quoted above. "As Salaam Alaaikum" is more than words- don't you agree? Unfortunately the story of Jesus caring for others in such a selfless way is a facade long gone, especially when His brother is the betrayer who never cared (well... possibly cared) but is a sell out of the top order.... A sell out of all sell outs and deserves nothing more than his head cut off of his most ridiculous shoulders. Interesting as well is your take on the "historical" Jesus you speak of so eloquently... You words are those which I have come to know as a corrupt lie and farce of People who know better than both you and I. Perhaps a suicide bomber of sorts?

Thing is - I'm a poet - You are a poet. Jesus Christ is a Poet as well - We are the Best of men, though I tend to doubt your highlighted words - they seem both deliberate and laughable.

Yay that Jesus could have such a close comfort as the Gabriel you speak of in your short story. The thing is....... The "word of God" contradicts you, and I as an "infidel" - I am still wondering how on earth such haters (also known as Christians and hypocrits) could ever do such a thing as cute the word of God down, laugh loudly at Jesus, quoting Leviticus as a means to sanction hate against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transsexual Peoples as well as others...

Yay that Jesus taught Love and nothing else! Some would say Jesus lives. Do you know Him?

His message is simple. Your poem is interesting - but it's not a true brother that sits around sanctioning the crucifiction of Christ. And though that time has come and gone - I'd be damned to consider my self as part of a hypocritical gaggle of cowards who'd dare see Jesus die again and again and again and again......

To my brother I say Goddam You - But he's already damned himself.

Jacquii.