Chapter 142
Galactic Standard Date: 152,323.08
Haven-4: Youth Training Academy
Colonel Raphael Israfa
RAPHAEL
A fresh, crisp scent shook Raphael out of his fitful sleep. He glanced down at the tiny baby who slept nestled in his mother's arms. Was it just wishful thinking? Or did Uriel's breathing seem a little easier?
The scent of ozone grew stronger, as though they slept in a forest after a thunderstorm had just passed, scrubbing the air clean and filling it with sunshine. In one corner, the dust sparkled even though he could detect no source of sunlight. It took a moment for his mind to recognize an ascended being coalescing into physical form.
Raphael leaped to his feet and drew his pulse rifle. His hands shaking, he aimed it at the Eternal Emperor.
"I won't let you take him!"
