100 prompts - Tears

[cattygabriel]

In response to this meme, for halosphere 's prompt. Many thanks to the lovely stillnotfallen /angelofawesome  for betaing! <3

Tears

Comments

[halosphere]

Awwwwww! *sniffles*

When I studied Church History I often wondered what Gabriel did, how could the Scriptures be so horribly misconscrewed. I hurt for those people, and for Gabriel being forced to do nothing. You portrayed the devastation and the emotions perfectly.

*huggles Gabriel*

[cattygabriel]

*offers tissue*

The horrific things humans have done to each other in the name of religion affects me so badly; I can barely imagine what it must be like for the gods and angels. Thank you! <3

[halosphere]

I think the children seeing him and silently begging for help would have been the worst for Gabriel. And then seeing that there was no remorse, only bloodthirsty hunger... You have a wonderful way of writing that allows the reader to be put in their shoes (or sandals, as it may be) and see the world through their eyes.

[cattygabriel]

It really did hurt Gabriel a lot. I don't know how he's held on to his innocence and his hope and faith in the best of humanity; he's seen them at their best and worst, and there's been more of the worst. He is mercy and faith and hope, and this really hurts him.

*BLUSH* I've been writing for a few years, so I guess it's just practice. Thank you, dear. <3

[faithful_healer]

This was an extremely hard read and I constantly found myself looking away, so I cannot begin to imagine how hard it was for you to write it.  The things humanity has done in the name of religion always makes me cringe.

this twisting of all that he represents causes almost physical pain; a sharp darkness licking at his essence  I love the imagery here, even though it really hurts to read.  How is it that a message of love and acceptance can be so horribly misinterpreted?  How devastating it must be for the angels to stand by and do nothing as humans continue to march forth and destroy each other in His name.

(Just in case I confused you, this is divine_tempest.  I caved to Belial temptation. This journal is totally your fault. ♥)

[cattygabriel]

I was tired and half-asleep while writing this, so I think that state of numbness insulated me somewhat. However, I read about these massacres and Father Diego de Landa when I was 12 or 13, and it has stayed with me all these years.

I can count the number of times Gabriel has cried on my right hand and have fingers to spare. This is one of those times. :/

I figured. ;) And I will happily accept the blame! <3

[faithful_healer]

I took a history course on the Holocaust in college that required quite a bit of reading.  I used to read the books either right before bed, or skimmed them in between my early-morning lectures.  Basically, times when I was already slightly disconnected and thus able to emotionally distance myself from what I was reading.  Still, I don't think I will ever be able to forget some of what I studied.  Some things stay with you.

:( Poor Gabriel. Raphael will simply put a hand on his shoulder and stand behind him quietly.

Either you are better at tempting than you thought you were, or Belial is starting to rub off on you. ;) and <3

[cattygabriel]

... I just finished watching SPN 5.14 and the last part was heartbreaking. Dean Winchester crying... :'S

Ouch. I was always a history geek, even as a child, and tales of the Holocaust and stuff like the Oradour sur Vayres and Oradour sur Glane mixup affected me. :/

Gabriel wouldn't mind a hug, though. ;)

Belial is starting to rub off on me. xD Also, I will be overseas, relaxing in Bintan, for the next three days.

You're turn! :D

[halosphere]

( 10. Breathe Again)

Kinda short, but I hope it makes you smile :)

[sunflower_mynah]

I know I messaged you what I thought, but I kind of feel obliged to leave a note here.

1. [sends Gabriel hugs]
2. It still manages to break my heart, girl. (I will always be vaguely glad I chose to study Literature and not History; as it is, historical fiction tends to break my heart anyway.)
3. I'll see you when you get back, and perhaps the fic will be finished by then. <3

[cattygabriel]

I'm still amazed at the response to this; it's emotionally stronger than I expected. O_O

History does break my heart. :/

<3

[sunflower_mynah]

The fic is finished. Along with three others, one of which is your prompt. Check my journal? <3

Gabriel art from the Book of Angels

[halosphere]

Gabriel

Gabriel kicking butt!

Re: Gabriel art from the Book of Angels

[cattygabriel]

I actually do have a copy of the first picture and it amuses me a lot! And oh my goodness, the second one... *DIES LAUGHING*

He looks like a bodybuilder on steroids. Thank you so much for sharing these, dear! <3

Re: Gabriel art from the Book of Angels

[halosphere]

I'm glad you enjoyed them! I thought it would be fun :3

One of the pages about him was rather interesting:

One of Gabriel's longest terms upon Earth accounted for his most personal experience with mankind. Over a span of twenty-two years, he appeared at regular intervals to the prophet Mohammad in order to dictate to him the whole of the Koran. Mohammed, in his personal writings, described Gabriel as regal and compassionate. There are 114 sorates, or volumes, that comprise the Koran and the prophet was careful to take doen the Archangel's words verbatim

Re: Gabriel art from the Book of Angels

[cattygabriel]

Oh! That's one version I hadn't heard. I have read that Gabriel was exiled from Heaven after losing a duel with Dobiel, who then took over Gabriel's duties while Gabriel was on Earth. Michael then helped Gabriel defeat Dobiel.

Unfortunately, it was a long while after I started playing Gabriel, and thus far I've been ignoring it for LTSH-verse Gabriel as nothing had been mentioned in his backstory or character, and I think that such a thing would have lasting impact. For future stories, though, I think I'd rather take your account of Gabriel's exile - it fits his character. Thank you so much for this!