[ WP ] Angels and demons exist , but God and Satan do n't .

`` Welcome to Heaven.'' The Angel, taking the guise of a weary mortal man, glanced upwards at the scarred skies. `` Or at least, what's left of it.'' 
 
 The human team glanced at one another, then at the world around them. At first glance, the world seemed perfect. Towers of marble and ivory pierced the skies, and great cathedrals and libraries could be seen on the distant horizon. The whole world seemed to shine with an ethereal beauty. 
 
 As they looked longer, however, the flaws began to present themselves. The towers in the sky were riddled with craters and cracks. The ground was caked in ash and dust almost hidden by the natural glow of the world, but not quite. Most importantly, the streets of Heaven were empty and cold. The more wizened among the humans saw the other signs, the smaller signs, that told them that this was a land war-torn and littered with fear, and creased their brows with worry. 
 
 The Angel smiled, seemingly bemused, but the hazel eyes of his human form betrayed his pain. `` The War began when Eve ate the apple, and we have n't gotten a moment's rest since. Michael and Gabriel leads our forces in Pandemonium, or Purgatory, as many of the humans call it. Their strength is endless, and their numbers are legion. For the first millenia, we believed that we were winning.'' 
 
 He winced as he stepped forward, limping on his right leg. `` But while their numbers are legion, the hordes of Hell are limitless. Even an Angel will make a mistake, once or twice a century. In the endless battle of Pandemonium, that is all it takes.'' 
 
 He paused, and so did the humans trailing behind him. The Angel glanced up for a moment and sighed, muttering something under his breath. In an instant, brilliant beams of light struck Heaven around the humans. They were struck blind, and when they finally recovered their sight, they stared in astonishment. 
 
 Around them now stood warriors in brilliant, gleaming armor. The old man continued, now facing them. `` I am Raphael, Keeper of Heaven. You are representatives of Humanity... and its military. The forces of Heaven find themselves in need of assistance. Would you like to make a deal?''
