Within seconds five angels appeared before us. All tall and regal, two females and three males. I stood my ground confident, this was going to be our only chance. One of the males stepped forward with disgust on his face as he looked at me. I did not blink or look away, I was not afraid. "You dare bring a creature of darkness to council?!" The man shouted at Malek. Malek stepped forward and addressed the man. "Falek, forgive me for I have sinned. But I have done it for our race, I have sacrificed myself to ensure the survival of our race." Malek's voice was steady and confident. "She bears you seal." One of the women said in anger, "What have you done!" She shouted, her voice resounding fiercely around us. The others watched on cautiously but they did not speak. All

