Finding Eden

CHAPTER NUMBER: 1

WARNINGS/AUTHORS NOTES: There is a slight implication of incest, so please do not continue reading if this content bothers or triggers you! This is my first time writing a fanfic, so I hope you all enjoy! Chapter one is pretty mild and slow, but things will start getting intense and exciting around chapter two. The setting is kind of all over the place, but it mostly focuses on season five with a dash of season eight (the bunker is in there. Sorry for the inconsistency). Let me know what you all think!

In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. People already know that, though. They know that God created the universe and life and all the awesome stuff that makes Earth so unique and beautiful. They know all of his creations to Earth, on Earth, and of the Earth. But they don't know what he did in Heaven. Or, maybe they think they do, but they're probably wrong. Anyway, God created Heaven. A place for his army of Angels to keep watch over the Earth. For a while, they did. But that's jumping ahead.

Of his angel army, God had his favorites, and his most powerful and trusted angels - also known as the archangels. Unbeknownst to many, there were five archangels, not four. The fifth and youngest, God's most cherished and favorite angel, was a female archangel known as Eden. Sound familiar? Well, it should. She was noble and fair. A merciful angel, but also a fierce and courageous warrior.

Although she was unflinchingly loyal, she had questions. She was curious. She would think about orders she was given before completing them. Because of this, she tried her best to overcome her flaws and be obedient. But above all, she was strong. She was respected by all of God's angels, and He loved her best. Often she would have fun with Gabriel, pranking others and each other, goofing off and having a nice time. On occasion, she could get Raphael to laugh. She was second in command to Michael of Heaven's army, preparing new warriors for future battles and conflicts. More than anything else, Lucifer was her favorite. The two archangels were inseparable; they were the best of friends.

Except, that's what Eden believed. She loved Lucifer as a cherished friend - a most beloved companion. But Lucifer loved her in a different way. He loved her as a mate. Eden didn't know this, but their oldest brother, Michael, did. And he didn't approve.

Michael walked through the doors hastily, seeing his brother sitting sideways on a throne, something in his hands.

"Lucifer," Michael called out. Lucifer looked up at his older brother, approaching him swiftly.

"Uh-oh, looks like someone's in trouble," Lucifer teased.

"We need to talk."

"Oh my," Lucifer put a hand to his mouth in false shock, teasing his brother. "Please tell me you're not breaking up with me!" Michael frowned at his younger sibling.

"You must abandon your feelings for Eden."

Lucifer's expression went from mockery to genuine shock, then quickly to sternness.

"I don't know what you're talking about, brother." Lucifer went back to his red leaf.

"I'm not joking with you, Lucifer. She is our sister. You cannot see her that way."

Lucifer looked up, annoyed with how the conversation was going.

"I suppose you're going to do the same then?" Lucifer inquired, trying to provoke his older sibling. Michael's face went from stern, to shocked, and back to stern in less than a second.

"My feelings for Eden do not extend beyond that of respect for her combat skills; she is a valuable warrior and a highly regarded commander."

Lucifer scoffed. "Okay, Mikey, whatever you say. But do me a favor," Lucifer flicked the tiny flecks of leaf in the the air. "Say that again like you didn't repeat it to yourself over a hundred times."
Michael glared down at his younger brother. "Lucifer, she is our sister."

"Don't say that like it actually means something."

"The problem is it does mean something."

"Yeah, it means that we're the same species created by the same father."

"No," Michael paused. "Well, yes, but also no. Yes because you're right, but no because you're also wrong."

Lucifer rolled his eyes. "How does anyone misunderstand anything you say? Brother, you speak with such clarity, I can't believe there are people who don't know what you mean," Lucifer sarcastically retorted.

Michael groaned. "It means that you can't love her that way. And not just you. It's the same for Raphael, Gabriel, and me as well."

"So?"

Michael dragged his hand through his golden brown hair. "So, you cannot be paired with a sibling. It's wrong."

Lucifer hopped up from his chair to face his brother. "Okay, yes, sibling on sibling relationships are pretty not good." Now it was Michael's turn to roll his eyes. "But we're not direct siblings. You know dear old Dad made her separate from us. She has no real siblings; she was created on her own to be different from us."

"She is still an archangel, and that makes her closer to us in ties than any other angel."

"Yes, but you, me, Gabe, and Ralph are brothers - direct siblings. Pops made us together. It's the same with the other angels; they were made together in groups. But Eden was made alone, so she's not literally our sister. We're just the same species, like the tigers on Earth."

"Brother," Michael drew a hand to his forehead in frustration. "That doesn't allow you to pursue her as a love interest. Admire her from afar if you want, but you can't be with her."

"You know, Michael," Lucifer sat back down in his chair and took a sudden interest in his fingernails. "You can do what best fits you, and I'll go do what pleases me. It'll be great for everybody."

"Lucifer!" Michael let out a frustrated growl. Just then Eden burst into the corridor with a young angel.

"Oh!" Eden was pleasantly surprised to see Michael and Lucifer, until she noticed the frustrated expressions on their faces. "Uhh, sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you two," Eden took the young angel's arm to turn back around. Lucifer jumped out of his chair.

"Eden!" Lucifer called out. Eden looked back at Lucifer.

"Yeah?"

"Who's the newbie?"

"Oh," Eden brought the new angel up to Michael and Lucifer. "Let me introduce you guys. Mike, Luce, this is Castiel. I've been given instructions to train him personally. Cas, this is Michael and Lucifer. Michael is going to be your first in command, and Lucifer is…" Eden lost track of her words, unaware of how to introduce Lucifer. Lucifer stared at her in disbelief. Eden caught the expression of Lucifer's face and chuckled uncomfortably. An angry Lucifer was the last thing she wanted. "He's…Uhh… Well, he's superior to you."

"I'm also her best friend," Lucifer retorted. Castiel looked at the superior beings and smiled politely.

"It's nice to meet you both."

"Likewise. I look forward to training you," Michael said diplomatically. Eden sensed the tension between the two brothers and felt it best to leave the room before either had spooked the newbie.

"Alright Cas, let's go. Lots of stuff to do!" Eden quickly stated as she took Castiel by the arm leading him through the room. Almost immediately she turned around without breaking her step. "By the way, you can call him Cas for short. He's going to be my protege." She claimed excitedly before turning back around. Lucifer and Michael watched Eden's long, dark, brown hair sway from side to side as she walked away. Both archangels still had frustrated expressions on their faces, but now it was for a different reason; she only saw either of them in a platonic way.

Two weeks had passed since seeing Eden last, and Lucifer was growing impatient. How long has it been since she introduced us to Castiel? Oh wait, his name is Cas. He became slightly jealous. He's not taking my place… Is he? Would Eden do that? Would she replace me?

"She can do whatever she wants," Michael's voice startled Lucifer from his thoughts. "You're not bonded to her."

"Hey, Mikey, how about you not invade my personal privacy?" Lucifer snarked. "Or are you just annoyed that she's not with you either?"

Michael tensed up. "It's none of my business how she spends her time or who she spends it with. I trust her to spend as much time as necessary training new angels until she believes they're ready." Lucifer started clapping slowly.

"Wow, big brother. I'm impressed. You almost looked like you believe what you said."

Michael glared at Lucifer.

"Isn't two weeks a little dragged out for training just one newbie? Come on, you're the commander in chief here, doesn't it seem to be taking too long?"
Michael let out a heavy exhale through his nostrils and turned to leave.

"Not unless they're doing it on purpose," Michael muttered to himself. Gabriel walked in just as Michael was about to walk out.

"Whoa - Hey Mike, Lucy. Oh wait, Lucifer why aren't you with Eden right now?" Gabriel asked.

"What do you mean? She's training that new guy, ass-tiel or whatever his name is."

Gabriel chuckled.

"No, silly Lucy, his training finished the day it began. He's a natural. Pretty loyal too, hasn't left Eden's side, which I thought would bother her…" Lucifer's expression changed to jealousy. "…but she seems to like him a lot. From what I hear and see, they've really clicked. They've been pretty much inseparable." That last sentence was enough to get Lucifer out of his seat and make his way to Gabriel.

"And where are they right now, Gabby?" Lucifer said in a forced playful tone.
Gabriel was enjoying this too much.

"They're in Eden's garden," he said joyfully.

Lucifer started to make his way there. "Lucifer," Michael called out. "What are you planning on doing?"

"Haven't decided yet."

Michael followed Lucifer out of the room Gabriel stayed behind in. He sat in Lucifer's chair enjoying the mischief he had just created.