Uriel:
I was floating.
My body was numb, tingling everywhere except for my back.
My wings smelled scorched, and the skin beneath was raw and burning.
In this darkness, I could not see them, but I could tell they were still there. I could feel them, feel the ache ease when I let them unfurl in the calm wind blowing through this place.
“She did a beautiful job saving them.” the sing-song voice of a woman called out to me, and suddenly, the darkness faded rapidly, giving way to a beautiful sunset place that looked like it had been painted in the heavens.
“Where am I? Who are you?” my throat was dry, and like my back, it ached.
“You and I aren't very acquainted yet, Uriel. But Kali is familiar with me.” I took in her shimmering silver dress and long silver hair that reminded me of Ka
