Archangel Michael

Archangel Michael (神の如き者 (ミカエル)) is an archangel that appears in the Toaru Majutsu no Index main storyline. Being a divine entity and classed as an archangel, makes Michael one of the most powerful non-human characters in the story, even while not using his true form.

Michael is known as The One Similar to God, ruling over fire and the protector of the right. Fiamma of the Right of God's Right Seat, and with the use of his Holy Right can use all powers related to right.

Angel Fall Arc

 * Main article:Angel Fall Arc

Michael first appears in Sasha Kreuzhev's form, taking the name of Misha Kreuzhev. Michael, as 'Misha', helps Touma, Motoharu, and Kaori find the culprit for Angel Fall, who turned out to be Touma's father, Touya, albeit unknowingly. "Misha" then reveal "her" true colors and attempts to kill Touya in order to return to heaven. Michael is then confronted by Kaori, who mistook the angel for Archangel Gabriel, due to the Angel Fall switching their attributes. During their battle, Motoharu destroys the site where the Angel Fall ritual took place, thus ending the spell and returning Michael to heaven.

World War 3
It is revealed by Fiamma of the Right to Touma that 'Misha' is a name belonging to Michael, and not Gabriel. As the names of angels denotes the purpose bestowed upon them by God, names are not something that is replaced lightly, and that is how Misha is discovered to be Michael in Gabriel's body, instead of Gabriel being the one descended.

Michael, as Misha, was summoned to Earth to fight off the Academy City forces after Fiamma, and also holding off the collected forces of the Magic Side which includes the 2nd Princess of England, along with the Maiden of Versailles. Eventually after Acqua of the Back draining the telesma aligned with Gabriel, Michael was defeated by Accelerator and Kazakiri Hyouka, and Gabriel recovered its rightful body.

Abilities
Michael's true abilities are unknown, as in his first appearance he was using Gabriel's. However, he seemed quite proficient in using them. It is possible that Michael's true power is control over fire, as water was to Gabriel.

Trivia

 * In Christian faith, Michael is said to be heaven's strongest warrior, and holds the position of God's Right Hand.
 * All of Archangel Michael's appearances have him not in his true form.