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Truth. It is an ancient weapon forged by angels to pierce the veil
demons cast over all mortal eyes. It can banish demons to Hell or redeem the
lost.”
    Rebekah
began to cry and hated herself for it. “Stop; this is too much. Every answer
starts more questions. I just want my family. . .”
    The Fox was
suddenly at her side. It guided her to a stump near the side of the road. Then
it turned to the Owl and growled. The Owl landed on the road and heaved a sigh.
    “I’m
sorry for your discomfort. Rest a moment and listen. I’ll tell you as much as I
can.”
    The Owl
hopped closer to Rebekah and then began. “Your husband had been here before; he
crossed over into the Way World in his youth. During that time he came into possession of the sword. He was sent back to Earth to serve there
and given strict orders to be silent about the sword and his bearing it, as
well as the Crossroads.
    “God had
a purpose for sending him back. You and he were made for each other and it was
safer that you two live, marry, and raise a family upon Earth. Now, however,
you are being called to serve here. Unfortunately, the Way you took is
fractured due to decay in the creation and chaos here. David and your children
are being watched over by an angel just as you are. In fact, your family has
always been watched over by this angel. You know it as the Beagle.”
    Rebekah
looked up and locked eyes with the Owl. “Why didn’t David. . .”
    The Owl
snapped its beak forcefully. “Would you have believed him? Those that have seen
this place are rarely believed. If they become adamant about their experiences,
they are often committed to asylums. David was never sure why he returned to
Earth, and it is only in recent years that he has begun to suspect what is to
be asked of him and his family.
    “I will
remind you that he was commanded to silence. It was not his place to reveal
this information, just as it is not my place to tell you the whole reason you
are here. God commands our allegiance and footsteps.  Trust that he has
you in His hands.”
    The Fox
came up to Rebekah and rubbed itself against her legs. A wave of coolness
washed over her, followed quickly by a slow, tingling warmth. As the warmth
reached her head, she realized the pains she had been feeling were gone and she
was full of renewed energy. She looked down at the grinning Fox and smiled
herself.
    “Thank
you,” she said in amazement. The Fox yipped in reply. Suddenly puzzled, Rebekah
asked the Fox, “Why don’t you speak?”
    The Owl
answered, “Not all of us are given permission to speak. It really depends on
our calling or the needs of our mission.”
    Rebekah
turned to the Owl. “Missions I understand, but I didn’t think angels had
specific callings.”
    “Angels
are all created to praise and serve God. Only the Deceiver and his followers
broke from this. There are four main callings for angels: guardian, herald, reaper,
and warrior. In the end times, we will all become reapers and warriors. Until
then, we find ourselves moved to serve in many different ways. The Fox is your
guardian angel and I am a herald. While I will one day leave you, the Fox will
not. Your angel will guard your soul until the last of your mortal shell
fails.”
    Rebekah
knelt and reached out for the Fox. The angel allowed itself to be picked up and
kissed on the forehead by her. “Thank you,” she whispered.
    The Owl quietly
replied, “The Fox is an expression of God’s undying love for your soul. Not
many people get a chance to see their guardian angel, but it is there.”
    The Fox
gently licked Rebekah’s tears from her cheeks. After a few moments the Owl
continued.
    “We must
get moving again. David and the angel are moving your children toward the
Central Kingdom. In due course, you will meet up with him there. First,
however, we need to get you to the safety of Haven. Those that hunt your
husband and children are being kept at bay. Eventually though, they will
discover you and try for