Sinful Man. Part 68

From the outside, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre didn't look like much. Aside from its size and the dome on top, it looked just like any other old building in the city. If anything, it looked a little awkward. There were signs that it had been manned by guards in preparation of Xavier's arrival, but it seemed his battle outside the city had scared off anyone who might try to stop them.

Ever since arriving at Jerusalem, Helena had been overwhelmed with a crushing power, weighing the air down on her and making it hard to breath. It was the same level of power she felt in Xavier, but it was different. It was ... warm, and comforting. Was this the power of Christ still permeating the city? Was it reacting to Xavier's presence and creating this dense atmosphere?

They stepped into the rotunda beneath the domed ceiling, facing the small Aedicule chapel. The air was so thick with power, it made it difficult for Helena just to stand. As they each stepped forward, the ground be