THE SWORD AND SICKLE

PART TWO: DECEPTION

CHAPTER EIGHT

DAUGHTER OF SATAN

©2017, Olan L. Smith

Yesterday, when Alicia spoke to us about Levi's visit, We know a person doesn't go through that without being changed, and that person is given great respect and great authority among the members of SDL. For Levi to choose her and to choose each of us as his spouses will give us great respect in the community. For the Lord Levi visits only those who will lead the rebellion."

"When did he visit her?"

"The night the Cassini-2 images were processed."

"How is that possible? He was locked up at Guantanamo."

"The government thinks they held him, but I'll tell you the truth. Nothing on this earth contains a being like Levi. Whatever the man was, the person that was Levi is gone, and what remains isn't an alien; he is more divine. The same thing goes for my cousin, Venus. I sensed it the moment they appeared in my apartment. I was nothing compared to them. I might as well be an ant that a man can crush between his fingers. You know how powerful I am. At this very moment, I can read the minds of hundreds of people. I know everything about them. I know their love lives, I know whether Johnny forgot his lunch, and I know when they have to pee. I know about their insignificant, petty lives! This is what the government taught me, and still, when Levi and Venus were in my house, I was the insignificant, petty little human. All SDL members are powerful. They are to be envied for how they manage their communal lives. Alicia did not even believe in God before he visited her. Now she is one of them. You must be in tune with her. Listen to what she says. She will not lead you astray. As she learns, you learn. As she behaves, you behave. Her love for you is pure; she cannot yet read your mind, and she can't influence you. By the time she does, you must act. You must act before you become a follower. Alicia was on the Cassini-2 project, and I know she is here to disseminate information about the true pictures they received from their telemetry, not the pictures the government revealed to us. That thing that is orbiting around Jupiter is not a piece of space junk; it is a spaceship."

"Why weren't you converted by Levi and Venus?" asked Special Agent Reuben Casteel.

"I was prepped by Dr. Burton. That is all I am allowed to say, George." She lied. And about Alicia, just remember that she is more than what she appears. Our concern is the success of the mission." She lied again.

Reuben did not know how to respond. No wonder the government wanted him to watch Greta. If she became a member of the SDL, the SDL would have one of our most powerful offensive weapons under their control. But why didn't they give him more training to use against her? Did she look at him as an insignificant bug? Did she shut her mind to his thoughts, or was she listening to them at this very minute? He gazed at her and felt very small. He said meekly, "Where is Alicia?"

"She just checked out and is walking to her car as we speak. She will be here in a minute. Come on, Big Boy. We have some work to do." She wanted to put him on the defensive, so he would look for shelter in Alicia. He needed to believe she was the lesser of two evils and, therefore, his ally. Then, Alicia could work her magic. Poor Reuben; he is a mere bug, although he isn't insignificant.

They gulped some cereal down and began to unpack. Soon, Alicia appeared at the door, and the nude couple welcomed her into her new home. After she had finished unpacking her things from the motel into the master bedroom, she joined George and Betty, who were unpacking the last of the moving boxes. Alicia sat down on the couch with her legs crossed and asked, "OK, you two lovers. What do you think my undercover name should be? I am leaning toward Rachel Freeman; how do you feel about it?"

Greta said, "Rachel is a beautiful name, but the SDL is big on names. Rachel means a female sheep or gentleness, and that just isn't how I see you. I was leaning more toward Anastasia, which means rebirth and resurrection, and that is exactly how to describe you. Of course, they know who you are and why Levi has chosen you."

Why did Levi choose me? I wondered about that. Surely, he could have chosen Julie over me. She was already a Christian."

"I don't know the mind of the Lord; no one does, but from what I can tell about you, it's because of your ability to stand up for yourself and be your person. Why would he choose George or me? It's because we are all part of his plan. He will let you know. Have you noticed your senses growing? Do you feel life flowing through your veins? The Lord is making you fully human, the way he first intended. When he first came to me, time stood still. In an instant, he transported me to the edge of the universe and revealed all its secrets to me. He even took me to a ship orbiting around Jupiter."

"Me too. Wasn't it exciting? He even baptized me in the river of life that flows from the throne and let me touch the tree of life."

"Betty, did he show you your guide?"

"No, but he seems to protect me. I guess Levi is my guide."

"My guide is Stanislaus. If Levi is yours, then you are the most blessed of women, and we are truly blessed to have you as a part of our family, Anastasia."

"Anastasia, that sounds so regal. I like it very much. Anastasia Freeman. Truly, I have been reborn as a free person."

George said, "I like it too, Anastasia. Come with me, dear, and I will give you a new look to go along with your new name. Pardon us, Betty, as I work my magic."

"Yes, Big Boy. Take all the time you need. Disguises are your area. If you two are not ready for lunch, I will just have to eat alone."

Alicia said, "You can help, too."

"No, dear, you two need to get to know each other better. I'll stay out here and work on the house. After all, this is your wedding night," she giggled.

"I married both of you. You are more than welcome to join us."

"Oh, I will join you later this afternoon. I am anxious to see your new look. You two have a good time, and I expect to hear a lot of noise coming from the room."