Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 12:44:57 -0800 (PST)
From: Jason Gardham <gardham1@yahoo.com>
Subject: "Benjamin and Me"  Chapter 18

Author: J. Gardham
gardham1@yahoo.com

This story is fiction as are the characters, if you think you see yourself
in this story that's cool as long as everyone remembers there's nothing in
this story that isn't pure imagination.

"Benjamin and Me"

Chapter 18

Starting out in the early hours the small caravan made their way to
Uliastay by nightfall, they made camp just southwest of town.  Everyone was
in high spirits as they set up tents and prepared for dinner.  Benjamin had
taken on the duties of chef and had become a master at making meals that
not only tasted great, but looked inviting as well.  No easy task when
you`re cooking out of cans and bags of dried foods.

There were two members from the hikers who agreed to act as guides.  They
reminded us that they had been blindfolded when they left the ancient city
so no promises were made for finding their way back.  Jerrod and Joshua
said they thought they were north of the half point between Olgiy and Altay
when they came across the city.  They knew the city had to be close to the
river since it wasn't a long walk before they were put on boats and taken
down river before being released.  They also weren't sure if they found the
city again what kind of the reception we'd receive.  Their group were
treated well but considering they were blindfolded when they left, it was a
sure sign the residents didn't want them finding their way back.

Later that evening Thomas and Benjamin were out walking and stopped to rest
on a hillside where they looked back at the campsite.  With all their tents
set up it looked like a scene from a movie with all the lanterns making the
tents appear to glow.  It was quiet and peaceful with nothing but countless
stars overhead.

"How could we be so fortunate to find this group of wonderful loving men
Benjamin".  "Thomas it's the love that you radiate that draws us to you".
"You always say that Ben, I think you`re being way too kind, but that may
be because you love me".  "Laughing, Benjamin said, "Ya think!  It also
happens to be the truth Thomas".  "Thomas there has to be a reason like
minded men continue to join us, I'm sure when the time is right we find out
why".

Changing the subject Thomas said, "what do you think our next move should
be Benjamin, we've pretty much run out of road, it's going to be rough
driving from here to the river".

"I was checking the map just before we started out for our walk and it
looks like it's not far across the hills from Uliastay to the Dzavhan
River, we can either ford the river on foot or if there's an area shallow
enough we can try crossing with the vehicles".  That'll put us about 350 km
north of Altay".

"Thomas what's your reading on Jerrod and Joshua?"  "I feel comfortable
with them Benjamin, they seem genuine and they were upfront about not being
sure if they could retrace their tracks back to the lost city".

"That was my feeling also, and I think they may be more than just friends,
there was something about the ease with which they shared thoughts and
ended each others sentences that gave me a feeling there was a stronger
connection between them than just good friends".

"I agree Ben, but let's not make any assumptions, they're here to help us
and their sexuality is whatever it is, either way it`s not a problem for
us".

Morning came and the camp was packed and loaded back on the truck.  Robin
and Bill did a quick recon of the site to make sure it was clean.  Leaving
the road we followed a fairly well traveled path to the river.  Brad and
Gavin waded out to test the depth of the water, it appeared that they might
be able to traverse it with the vehicles if they stayed in the areas where
rocks covered the bottom. Their worry was the weight of the truck possibly
causing it to sink through the rocky bottom into the muck beneath.

The three Land Rovers made it across slipping and sliding, Thomas and
Benjamin were in the truck with Thomas driving.  Thomas was taking it slow
and steady, it went pretty smooth until they reached the halfway point
where the current caused the driver's side to slip off the stones and sink
into the silt bottom.

Several of the guys wadded out thinking they might be able to push it back
onto the stones as Thomas accelerated.  Afraid that spinning the tires
might just dig the truck in deeper Thomas told Dave to get two of the heavy
duty chains from the storage locker in the back of the truck and hook them
to the undercarriage and then to the back of two of the Land Rovers.  When
everything was ready Thomas gave the signal for all of them to accelerate
at the same time.  With the Land Rovers pulling and six of the guys pushing
as Thomas slowly accelerated they managed to make it across safely.

With a lot of the guys wet from being in the river which was icy cold, they
took a lunch break while the men changed into warm dry clothing.  Everyone
was back in their vehicles and ready to go shortly after eating.  From the
lead Land Rover Bill held up his hand giving a signal to stop.  All the
guys gathered around to find out what was holding things up.

Bill said he saw two young people who looked to be teenagers standing in
the foliage.  "It looked like they were motioning for us to follow".
Jarrod and Joshua asked what they looked like and how they were dressed.
Bill said the boy had light hair and was wearing blue pants and boots, he
had a bare chest and what looked like gold armbands on his upper arms, the
girl had long dark hair and was also wearing blue pants with a brightly
colored tunic garment on top.

Jarrod said, "that's the style of dress the people from the lost city wore,
and you think they were motioning for us to follow them?"  "Yes Jarrod they
motioned to follow and pointed in that direction to the northwest".  Joshua
said, "it seems strange they want you to follow them since they made it
clear they didn't want us to find our way back once they led us away from
the city".

Thomas said, "it does appear strange but strange seems to be the norm for
us so I think we should follow in the direction they indicated".  The
caravan only traveled about a hundred feet before they found a smooth grass
covered path where they were able to gain some speed.  By the end of the
day they had reached what appeared to be a dead end at the Altay Mountains.
There was a shear stone cliff rising about two-hundred feet with dense
foliage on either side, they would have to clear away brush before they
could even turn the vehicles around.

As they were discussing their options Sam pointed to the rock cliff that
seemed to be fading, everyone stepped back a few feet.  Within seconds the
path they had been traveling became a smooth surfaced road that lead into
the mountainside through an opening where the cliff had been.  The same two
young people Bill had seen earlier were now on the inside of the cliff
still motioning for them to follow.

Returning to their vehicles, Thomas told the others to follow him and to be
cautious but not threatening.  The road through the opening was
approximately two hundred feet long before it opened into a valley
surrounded by snow covered peaks.  The city ahead was majestic in
appearance with green fields stretching as far as the eye could see.  The
young people motioned for them to a level plateau where they parked the
vehicles.

The Young man and woman came over and bowed before introducing themselves
as Valen and Orsha.  Valen was handsome almost beyond belief in his sky
blue pants and matching boots that accentuated his blue eyes.  His face and
chest were tanned nearly to the color of his gold armbands, his platinum
colored hair that was cut fairly short only added to his overall beauty.

Orsha was nearly the same height with shiny dark hair that fell long and
straight.  Her skin was much darker and flawless, her eyes were almost
black, she could have been an artists conception of a story book princess.

Valen welcomed them to the land of Eden.  "Eden?"....Thomas tilted his head
in question at hearing Valen use the name Eden to describe the beautiful
scene before them.  "Yes Thomas, what you see before you is Eden".  Looking
startled at hearing Valen use his name Thomas asked, "how is it you know my
name?"

"Thomas we know who all of you are, we've been anxiously waiting for your
arrival".  "You've been waiting for us?"  "Yes but let Orsha and I take you
to the city so you can freshen up and rest from your long journey and then
we'll explain why you are here and show you around Eden".

Sam had been standing there with a huge smile on his face not saying a
word, Luke and Ponso were standing on either side of him.  Valen turned to
him saying, "Sam there's much for you to experience and learn, the world
you know, is not the world you were meant to experience, the world you were
meant to know lies before you now".

Valen turned to Orsha and smiled, Orsha moved her hands as if she were
separating currents of air, or what we might think of as using the breast
stroke while swimming.

The air didn't separate, or at least we think it didn`t, but a long
platform did appear, it was exquisite with thick Persian carpets, and sofas
covered with rich fabrics.  They were ushered on and seated before Valen
stepped to the front where a clear screen appeared with controls Valen
touched with his finger tips.  The platform rose and moved silently, there
didn't appear to be so much as a rustle of air or wind, and yet the scent
changed as we moved through various fields with different crops.  It was
like the different scents of flowers and plants flowed through for our
enjoyment without the wind that would be blowing if you were in a car with
open windows.

Benjamin turned to Thomas saying, "well for my first adventure since being
mortal again, this has surpassed anything I could have imagined".  Orsha
speaking for the first time said, "Benjamin if Raphael hadn't returned you
to mortal form none of this would be happening".

Surprised Benjamin asked, "You know about Raphael?"  "Yes of course, the
archangel visits often, and we have been watching how you have progressed
as you joined together, being linked by a love that we haven't seen since
the beginning".  What you will see and learn here is what the world can be
and what it was meant to be Benjamin".

"What do you mean, since the beginning?"  "I mean just that, from the
beginning, the way it was meant to be, mankind is reaching a point where
they have a chance for a new beginning, an opportunity to take a higher
path, you men have already started on that path".  "There are others
throughout the world who are on the same path".

Soon all of you from the various areas will discover each other and will
lead others to the path that you walk" "Many will join you as they
recognize the truth that love is man's guiding force, love of Creator, love
of one another".  Once man realizes that the earth is a living entity and
is as much a part of life as each of you are, than they will understand the
need to keep the earth healthy". " Man's health of mind, spirit, and body
depends on the health of the earth, everything is linked".

Valen joined the conversation at this point, "man has abused the earth to a
place where it has to heal itself, the earth was never meant to be, nor
will the Creator allow it to be destroyed".  Very shortly there will be
great upheavals and changes as mother earth begins to restore herself".
"These changes have already begun as the tectonic plates begin to shift".

"These tectonic plates are responsible for large scale motions of earth's
lithosphere".  "It is vital for the existence of life on earth because of
the role that it plays in the global cycle that maintains the balance of
carbon between the biosphere and atmosphere".  "Obviously there is a great
deal more involved but that's a shortened version of an explanation for
now".  "You will learn the earth is unique in all the universe, there is
nothing in creation that compares to the beauty and uniqueness of this
special planet".

They were taken to a building with the most beautiful exterior walls that
seemed to change color tones as you walked by, Robin mentioned the lack of
windows.  Valen replied, "Actually Robin the exterior walls are all
windows, you'll see once inside".  When taken to our various apartments it
was startling to be able to see through the walls as if there were none.
Valen assured us even though we could see outside others could not see us.
It would take a bit of getting used to, but we had to admit being able to
see the beauty of the gardens that spread out for miles was worth it.

All of us showered and rested before agreeing to meet in the courtyard in
the center of this amazing complex.  Valen met us with a new companion whom
he introduced as Jaric.  Glen asked if Orsha wasn't going to join us.
Valen explained that it wasn't necessary since there weren't any female
guests to be escorted.  "Jaric is my mate and I'm afraid he was quite
excited to meet all of you so I allowed him to come with us, I hope there
is no objection".

Thomas spoke for all of us when he said, "of course your mate is welcome,
and we want to thank you for your wonderful hospitality.  Joshua asked why
they didn't mind that he and Jarrod returned with the others.  "Joshua you
and Jarrod have the same love that flows though all of these men, we knew
you would return with them and you are welcome here".  "The real challenge
and adventure for all of your lies ahead".

After an exciting but exhausting day of touring Eden everyone was happy to
be back at their residences for a shower and rest before dinner.  Larry
mentioned to Darin that they hadn't met any leaders, everyone they saw were
doing their daily tasks at whatever occupations they were trained in.
Those they met were friendly and eager to answer questions, if appeared
there wasn't any one person over the rest.

Bill and Dave stopped in to see their dads and compare notes on the days
activities.  As they sat drinking one of the delicious drinks available to
them Robin and Larry came in.  As Robin sat down he said, "wow, what a day,
I've seen marvels that must be hundreds or thousands of years ahead of
where we are technology wise".  "By the way have any of you seen Sparkle
and Jonathan?"

Looking somewhat concerned Bill said, "Thomas asked Dave and I earlier if
we'd seen them".  Dave added, "that makes eight of us who haven't seen
them, we'd better check with the others".  Pushing the auto-dial on his
cell phone Bill discovered it was dead, the other's tried theirs to the
same effect.  Darin said, "this concerns me, mine was on the charger last
night and showed fully charged when I removed it this morning".

Heading out the door they ran into Thomas and Benjamin, both looking
worried, Thomas said, "we can't seem to find Sparkle and Jonathan have any
of you seen them?"  Glen replied, "No Thomas we were just heading out to
look for them".  Larry said, "let's hook up with the others and find out if
any of them know where they are".

Luke, Ponso, Sam were walking towards them with Gavin, Brad, Joshua and
Jarrod close behind.  It seems everyone had reached the same conclusion,
Jonathan and Sparkle were no where to be found.  "There's only two of us
left to check with and that's Mark and Kris".

The two scientists were found in the courtyard enjoying the view when the
others approached them.  Mark quickly said, "this doesn't look like a happy
social visit, what's happened?"  Thomas answered, "no one has run across
Sparkle and Jonathan, have either of you seen them?"  "No we haven't Thomas
and that is worrisome".

Just then Valen and Jaric walked up smiling and waving.  Thomas said,
"we're glad you're here, we were just going to look for you, we're
concerned with the whereabouts of our friends Jonathan and Sparkle".  Both
Valen and Jaric looked confused, Valen said, "Jonathan and Sparkle I don't
recall either of those names, were they with you when you came through the
entrance?"

Dave spoke up sounding a bit more on edge than he meant to saying, "yes
they were in our Land Rover with Bill and I and every bit as excited at
seeing Eden as the rest of us".  Thomas was feeling edgy and told Valen
that they were all introduced at the same time, besides you said you knew
we were coming".

"I'm sorry Thomas, I just don't recall their names, what did they look
like?"  You couldn't miss them, Sparkle has the reddest hair possible with
startling green eyes, he and Jonathan are never separated".  "They're both
very handsome men and I'm afraid we need to find them immediately, we're
very fond of them and are concerned that something may have happen to
them".  Benjamin added, "perhaps you could notify your authorities and do a
search for them".

Glen noticed Bill looked pale and asked if he was okay?  Looking first at
Valen and Jaric and then his dad, Bill said, "I'm fine just a bit worried
about the guys, I think I could use a glass of water".  Thomas picked up on
that fact that Bill had something urgent to say but didn't want Valen and
Jaric to hear, turning to them he suggested they do a search for Jonathan
and Sparkle while we looked after Bill".

Smiling Valen and Jaric said they'd search immediately and report back to
them as soon as they checked with others to see if anyone remembered seeing
them.

Once they were out of earshot Thomas asked Bill what had happened?
"Sparkle contacted me telepathically and said he and Jonathan were being
held captive in a dungeon inside a cave with others who had been tortured
horribly, they need our help or they would be put to death shortly, he
added that Jonathan was unconscious".

Samuel asked if they couldn't become invisible and escape?  Brad said,
"trust us Sam, if they could have escaped they would have, this is
obviously a very dangerous situation".

Turning back to Bill Thomas asked if he could reach Sparkle telepathically?
"I'll try Thomas, it's happened to me before but never with Sparkle".  Bill
closed his eyes and concentrated, suddenly he dropped to his knees white as
a sheet.

Looking up at the others Bill had tears in his eyes, "I was able to make
contact with Sparkle, he's been badly beaten and I could see Jonathan
laying in a pool of blood".  "The last thought I received before Sparkle
lost consciousness was that Jaric knew where they were".

Gavin pointed to where Jaric and Valen approached them from the distance.
Thomas turned to the others saying, "try not to show any emotion, this may
be tricky since we don`t know if Jaric and Valen are involved".

Valen said, "we've looked and asked those who would have seen them and no
one remembers seeing anyone of your description".  Looking right into
Jaric's eyes Thomas said, "Jaric, you know where they are".  Looking
absolutely shocked Jaric said, "Thomas I have no idea, if I knew I would
surely tell you where your friends are".

Bill stepped next to Thomas and asked Jaric if he knew where the dungeons
were.  Valen laughing said, "we have no dungeons in Eden Bill".  Jaric was
looking down as he drew circles in the soil with his boot.  "We do have
dungeons here Valen, they're from hundreds of thousands of years ago, but
they're still here and they're still used".  "I stumbled upon them one day
when I was hiking in the valley close to the snow capped mountains".

Valen was visibly shaken by what Jaric was saying.  "Jaric you never
mentioned this to me in all the years we've been together".  "Valen I was
threatened that terrible things would happen to you if I ever said a word".
Valen asked Jaric if he could still find the dungeons and he said yes, the
experience was seared into his memory after hearing the horrible screams
coming from the caves.

"Jaric we've had telepathic communications with Sparkle before he collapsed
from torture, we must hurry or they'll both die".  Jaric said, " I'll move
as quickly as I dare, try to appear as if we're still touring we don't want
to draw attention to what we're really up to".  "I don't think anyone here
in Eden is aware of the dungeons but I also don't want to take any
chances".

Gavin, Brad and a few of the others had gathered in a circle and prayed for
help before starting out with the others.  Only a short distance had been
covered before Thomas stopped walking and put his hands up to the sides of
his head.

    "Thomas there is great danger, you must proceed with caution, help is
     coming, you can trust Valen and Jaric they are innocent of these
terrible deeds".  "They too are in danger, so guard them well".

Shaken, Thomas told the others the voice he heard in his head was that of
Gabriel and help was on it's way, but there also was great danger, looking
at Valen and Jaric he said, "Gabriel said you both are innocent but you are
also in danger, once you lead us to the caves you should leave to avoid any
harm coming to you".

Reaching the caves Thomas and the others hid behind boulders until they had
a plan worked out.  They decided to go in in pairs forty-five seconds
apart.  Thomas and Benjamin would go in first, Brad and Gavin would follow,
Robin and Larry next with Mark and Kris, followed by Bill and Dave, with
Luke and Ponso coming next followed by Glen and Darin who were chosen to go
last with Glen bringing his medical bag, it was obviously going to be
needed.  Thomas turned to Jaric and Valen telling them to return to the
city before they were missed.

Valen said, "we'll wait until you have all entered the cave before we
leave, good luck to all of you, we hope you find your friends still alive".

Thomas and Ben entered the cave, the going was slow until their eyes
adjusted to the dim lighting.  The further they went the more sounds they
heard of men and women crying out for help.  They entered a large room
filled with equipment used for torture.  Ben looked at Thomas and
whispered, "how could this place exist in a land called Eden?"  Thomas just
shook his head in disgust as he continued moving slowly ahead.  There were
heavy wooden doors lined along a corridor off to the left.  A small slit of
a window had been cut in each door for observation.  Thomas took one side
and Benjamin the other as they moved slowed down the hallway.

Brad and Gavin showed up next, Thomas motioned for them to remain in the
large chamber hidden.  Someone reached out and grabbed Thomas's arm, he
started to take a swing before he realized it was Benjamin.  Ben pointed to
the small window he had been looking through, Thomas was horrified at what
he saw, Sparkle was beaten almost beyond recognition and was kneeling over
Jonathan's body.  Fighting back tears and a lump in his throat Thomas
whispered Sparkle's name.  Sparkle turned and came to the door his left eye
was swollen shut and the rest of his face didn't look much better.

Trying to keep his voice from breaking he asked if Jonathan was alive.
Sparkle shook his head yes, but whispered, "barely".  Ben asked Thomas to
step aside as he used an old skeleton key he always kept with him from when
his house was originally built.  Thomas always wondered why Benjamin kept
it since the locks had been changed several times through the years.  Ben
whispered this was made to open any lock that used a key from the days when
these types of keys were used, and these locks are about as ancient as they
come.  He turned the key and heard a click, the door opened and Thomas
entered telling Benjamin to remain outside to make sure someone didn't come
along and lock them all inside.

Thomas picked Jonathan up and carried him out with Sparkle struggling to
walk and hold onto Jonathan's hand.  Benjamin continued opening doors and
releasing captives.  Seeing Sparkle's injuries Glen had to fight to keep
from shaking with anger.  His medical training took over as he moved to do
what he could to ease Sparkle's pain.  Sparkle said, "take care of Jonathan
first Glen, he's close to death".  Glen could barely feel a pulse, he gave
Jonathan a shot to stimulate the heartbeat and increase the blood flow to
the brain.  He motioned for Robin, Larry, Brad, and Darin to take Sparkle
and Jonathan directly to their supply truck where the rest of his medical
equipment was.

Reaching the cave entrance they found Jaric and Valen with Orsha waiting.
Valen told them to lay Jonathan down so Orsha could heal him, Larry looked
at Robin and Darin before deciding to do as Valen asked.  Orsha immediately
begin moving her hands over Jonathans body with something that looked
almost like a remote control we use for TV's.  Valen had Sparkle sit as he
did the same to him.

It seemed like forever, but in reality it was only minutes before
Jonathan's chest begin to rise and lower normally and his color began to
come back.  It was amazing to watch as bruises faded and wounds healed
before their eyes.  Sparkle kneeled beside Jonathan as Valen continued to
use the healing rod on him.

Moments later Glen, Luke, and Ponso came out of the cave.  Glen kneeled
beside Jonathan and watched as Jonathan's wounds faded away and his eyes
blinked open.  Those beautiful sky blue eyes immediately went to Sparkle as
Sparkle fought back tears as he leaned down and kissed his mate.

There wasn't a dry eye as the others watched this scene.  Benjamin emerged
from the cave entrance followed by the others who were guiding, carrying,
and half dragging people who had been tortured.

Thomas ran to Sparkle when he saw he and Jonathan had been healed, kneeling
he pulled Jonathan into his arms, tears fell from his face onto Jonathans.
Jonathan quietly kissed Thomas's cheek as he thanked him for coming to
their rescue.  Thomas continued to praise God for their lives.

Orsha looked shocked as she stood and ran to an older woman who was badly
injured.  Throwing her arms around the woman she cried, mother, mother, as
the older woman hugged her daughter.

Thomas looked at Valen and saw the color had drained from his face, there
was an expression of shock and confusion replacing that usual smile of his.
"Thomas I don't understand, that's Kala, Orsha's mother I had forgotten
until seeing her now that she even existed, there was no memory of her, how
could that be she was my own mother's best friend.

Suddenly there were tears filling Valen's eyes as he stood and ran to a man
who couldn't have been much older then himself.  Helping him sit on the
ground Valen immediately started using the healing device, running it over
the man he called Grigori.  Glen was trying to help comfort the man when
Valen said, "Glen, this is my brother Grigori, I had completely forgotten
about him, I'm so sorry Griggi, I don't understand what's happened, how
could someone tamper with our memories in such a way to make us forget
those we love?"

Larry, Robin, Darin, Dave, Bill and the otheres were herding what must have
been more than a hundred people out of the cave into the sunlight of Eden.

That shimmering door appeared that Thomas's group had gotten almost used to
as Goldermer stepped through.  Several of the men yelled, "Goldermer".
Without responding Goldermer begin to spin in such fast revolutions it was
difficult to make him out to be anymore then a blur.  A bluish glow started
to emanate from him, it rapidly grew in intensity and spread to form a
bubble over the entire area.

Several wizards followed through the opening Goldermer had created and
immediately formed a circle around him. From those wizards a second bubble
of golden air appeared, it looked to be reinforcing the Bluish dome
Goldermer had set above them.

As Thomas and the others looked around they saw that Sparkle and Jonathan
were standing and were busy forming individual auras around Thomas and each
of those within the protective domes.  The look on the wizards faces was so
intense it was frightening as they went about their work.

Overhead there was thundering noises as a clash of the angels of God fought
against fallen angels and their offspring, Nephilim.  Demons had surrounded
the domes Goldermer and his wizards put in place, their attack was furious,
blinding and unrelenting.  Thomas, Benjamin and the others continued to
help and comfort those they had released and guided from the dungeons.

Valen and Orsha were able to use their medical devices to do what they
could to heal and repair the injured.  Valen found Thomas when he and Orsha
were finished.  "Thomas, I've heard from those you freed that whatever has
been done here has cost countless thousands of lives through the centuries,
I still don't understand how those of us left unharmed had our memories
blocked so completely".

I know angels have the ability to block memories Valen, and the fallen
angels apparently have retained and used that ability on those of you
living in Eden.

Goldermer's blue shield was beginning to flicker and weaken against the
vicious attack coming from the demons who had surrounded the protective
domes.  There seemed to be an endless number of demons involved in this
attack and their lightening strikes and fireballs were having a weakening
effect against the shields.

Orsha was standing with her mother when she noticed Bill and David had
joined hands with their eyes closed, this was the second time it appeared
as if they were in a deep trance when their group was in danger.  Thomas
called for all of his group to join hands with them and create a large
circle.  When the last hands were joined as Mark and Kris reached out to
each other the earth shook beneath their feet and a violet wave moving at
the speed of light spread through the shield and destroyed demons as far as
the eye could see.  Nothing was left but ashes nearly a foot deep.

Goldermer and his wizards took the opportunity to quickly reinforced the
shields.  A huge body of an nephilim hit the top of the outer shield and
blood splattered everywhere scaring everyone half to death.  Goldermer
spoke his first words since arriving telling everyone to try and remain
calm they were safe.  Looking at Thomas he said, "Thomas your group has
more power than any of us combined, when my shield was weakening it was the
combined strength of the love all of you possess that send out that energy
wave destroying tens of thousands of demons, I've never known anything like
it".

"I don't understand how Goldermer, but it's always led by Bill and David".
"Yes, Thomas, there is great power in their love for each other and all of
you which extents to all of humanity".  "It is the power of that love that
the forces of evil are fighting so hard against".  "They know the love
Bill, Dave, and the rest of you possess can lead people to a higher plan of
existence and understanding, and that goes against their plans to lead
mankind to the depths of hatred, war, and destruction".

The ground shook again as another giant body hit the ground close to the
dome.  Goldermer those aren't angels, they look like giant humans with
angelic powers.  "You're exactly right Thomas, those are the offspring of
the fallen angels, known as Nephilim".  "I remember that word Goldermen,
nephilim, I think I ran across it in the old testament in Genesis and the
book of Numbers".  "Yes, that's right and they are also mentioned in some
of the Jewish non-canonical writings".

Suddenly the skies cleared and the fighting stopped.  The Archangels
Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel appeared inside the dome.  Michael, always
good natured embraced Benjamin laughing as he asked, "well Benjamin how has
this been for your first adventure as a mortal?"  Smiling Benjamin who's
never at a loss for words said, "I would have settled for a roller coaster
ride".  Laughing, Michael said, "now that would give me the willies".

Kala, who was one of the elders in Eden approached Michael and bowed before
asking, "how could this have happened here in Eden Michael?"  "Kala, we
should have been keeping a closer watch on Eden, the dark forces opened a
door from the underworld into these ancient caves and have been kidnapping
the elders and others who found out about them".  "They were torturing
those they captured in an attempt to get information on the groups such as
Thomas's who are leading the way to a high plane of existence".

"When they couldn't get the information they wanted the torture became more
intense".  "The problem was none of these people were aware of the groups
such as Thomas's until just recently so there wasn't any way they could
have revealed information, not that they would have anyway".

"Thomas you were right in thinking that the fallen angels could wipe
memories away, that's the reason none of the younger people missed those
who had been kidnapped".  "The opening into the caves from the underworld
has been sealed permanently, Eden will continue to be Eden as it was meant
to be".  "Everything you have experienced in Eden that is good is what was
designed by the Creator for mankind Thomas.

"What you have seen in the caves from the dark side is what has been
designed by the adversary and unfortunately that is the path multitudes
will take".  "There are groups who are steeped in dogma thinking their way
is the only way.  Those of that mindset are willing to kill millions
through war to prove their way is the best way".  "Many will never come to
understand love is the only way to paradise".  "Perhaps their next time
through life will enlighten them to the joys of loving all of mankind
without predigest".

"You will soon come to know groups of men and women from peoples of all
colors and beliefs from throughout the world who are gathering as love
draws them together".  "You will need to work as one group united in your
love for all mankind".

"This will be a difficult time for all".  "The adversary will make one last
effort to destroy what the Creator loves".  "The battle you witnessed here
is a mere skirmish compared to what is coming".  "Truth and love is on your
side and you will win".  "Thomas the power of love is vastly stronger than
the power of hate".  "Never fear and never doubt that truth".

"To Be Continued"


Jason Gardham