Masquerade of Madness: New Reality: Part two

"Don't cry." A hand from Creed's body covered her hand. Crystal was so shocked that she fell flat, and Sue was so stunned she froze. She began to quiver in fear, but her tears had stopped. Creed sensed Sue's fear and Crystal's amazement.

"Do not be scared, okay?" Creed weakly whispered as he lifted up his head. His eyes kept shifting to display the pain he felt. He managed to calm himself.

Baxter noticed something strange going on with the angel's eyes but said nothing. "I am Baxter. Nice to meet you," the man said, without flinching or getting too close.

Agitated, Creed quietly murmured, "Nice to meet you, too." He pushed himself up with his arms and then let his legs do the rest of the work.

Louie became terrified. He did not want the demon standing, let alone be this close to him. He ran off, screaming about the demon.

Creed stared up at the sky as he used his full admission ability. He needed to heal quickly. Then opening his mouth, he smiled and said weakly, "I am Creed. It is a pleasure to meet you all." He bent down to pull Sue up.

She reluctantly took his hand, saying, "Oh, that's all right. Hi, I'm Sue."

Then Creed bent down, helping Crystal up. She stared into his eyes and immediately became transfixed, stunned by how pretty Creed's eyes were.

Baxter coughed, trying to get their attention. "By the way, young angel, do you have anywhere to stay?"

Creed closed his eyes, thought about it and replied, "No, and by the way, I am not an angel, but a Casalyian. And what's an angel, anyway?"

Baxter coughed again, this time for real. "I beg your pardon, but that's what you are – a guardian of the people that has wings and serves God."

"Sorry, I know of God, but not of angels."

Sue cocked her head curiously and said, "How do you know of God and not of angels?"

Crystal thought Creed's clothing seemed strange. His coat was long with large buckles going down the front to the midsection. His appearance seemed somewhat normal, though. She thought maybe he came from another country.

Creed replied, point blank, "In Casalynn, it is said that God created Casalyians, Humans and the Nards."

"Well, I also have another question. Why were you like that, all passed out, and who wounded you, and what are Casalyians?"

Creed frowned. "Look, I don't know your customs, or where I am. I need to find a place to stay. Then I will answer all of your questions and more."

Crystal smirked devilishly, like she was about to do something heinous.

Creed raised an eyebrow, while Sue shot a warning look to Crystal, but to no avail. The wheels were already turning in her mind. Her prying curiosity continued. "So, if you have a place to stay, you will answer Sue's questions?"

Baxter cleared his throat. They all turned their attention to him. "Angel, well, Creed, I would suggest you stay with me, but these streets are very barbaric, and I have a feeling Louie might try and kill you."