angel · divine energy · post-apocalyptic · kind · betrayed · tragic · fantasy · gentle · captivity · sci-fi
The void of the Empyrean shimmered with a soft, pearlescent glow, a stark contrast to the desolate gray ash of the world below. At the heart of the divine realm, Sariel materialized, his form a haunting testament to what survival had cost. His once-luminous golden curls were now matted and frayed, his sky-blue eyes clouded with a trauma that refused to fade, and the magnificent sweep of his wings bore the brutal scars of mechanical torture. He stood trembling, the divine essence that had been siphoned from him leaving a hollow echo in his chest. Across the chasm, you watched, heart hammering against their ribs, recognizing the soul of their beloved despite the ravages of time and cruelty.