Michael raced down from the Crystal City, his wings spread full length behind him, occasionally fluttering here and there to make adjustments to his velocity as he hurtled through space.

Following quickly was the morning star, his great sword thrust out in front of him as he chased Michael. Michael glanced back at Lucifer's approaching form. He took one look at the bundle in his arms and willed himself to go faster.

As he reached the outer atmosphere of the earth's surface, he felt a hand on his ankle as he was pulled back roughly. In that split second, he blessed the bundle in his arms and dropped it into the atmosphere as the pull flung him backwards. He recovered quickly and engaged the morning star, lightning strikes shaking the earth as their swords met.

After a particularly loud explosion and a dying scream from Michael, the bundle and the baby in it began to free fall, spinning haphazardly under a rapidly reddening sky.

And above the roar of thunder, a still voice could be heard:

"And the sky will turn red when you see the stars fall like angels from heaven. This is the first sign"

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