Chapter 27: Chapter 27

Dante looked at Fate. “I’ve got to go. Will you be here when I get back?”

“If I’m not I’ll be in some other devil’s bed.”

A hurt look filled Dante’s eyes. “I have to do what I have to do, Fate. I just hope you can handle it.”

All at once Dante began whirling around like a tornado until he disappeared and found himself upon a high precipice, up above the city’s glittering lights. He didn’t see anyone, but he felt a strong presence.

When he started to turn around, the voice said, “Don’t turn. Don’t look at me.”

“Who are you?”

“I am God’s Messenger, also known as Gabriel.”

“The archangel?” Dante asked as he looked up at a host of angels in the sky. “I am honored, but why amI here?”

“The reason I brought you here is twofold. First, to show you what your mission would be, and to also keep you from weakening. Had I left you there you would have thrown everything you’ve gained away. You’ve come too far to go back now.”

“But my friend…I…”