Ok so same old spiel: I do not own the show Lucifer or the comics for which the show is loosely based.
Thank you to all those who have commented or read the first chapter , it's a good feeling knowing there are people interested in what I'm writing. Thanks for the support. OK on to the story! The violence isn't too bad in this one, but I'm laying the groundwork for something big, stick with me to find out what that is. Enjoy!
CHAPTER 2
Looking out over the city Amenadiel sighed.
Of all the demons to escape hell, why her? Lucifer, was right to be afraid, if not returned to her prison soon, their mother would roll over the earth like a plague.
This was all his fault, if he had only followed the task delegated to him by their father, this wouldn't be happening, but he couldn't deny his role in this. He'd pulled that mortal from hell just to complete the task he couldn't seem to do, and now the murders he'd committed rested on his shoulders.
His time on earth had clouded his judgment. The things he'd done, including getting involved with a demon, surely did not go unnoticed by his father. He couldn't deny he felt something for Maze, perhaps it was a misplaced hope that he could somehow redeem her, but she had a role to play at his brothers side, and once Lucifer returned to hell, so would she.
Looking to the sky, he silently pleaded for guidance, but his father had been unusually quite for hours. Not a command or insight given.
"You must be disappointed in me"
Receiving no answer, he returned his gaze to the city when something caught his eye. A flicker of light. A glow that suddenly exploded.
A Divine appearance?!
Spreading his wings he took to the sky.
What on earth was happening?
Lucifer drove with no real direction or purpose but somehow had ended up on her street.
He parked on the corner when he spotted her just sitting in her car. She seemed to be arguing, with herself, before breaking down in tears. He'd never seen her cry before and knowing that he was a large part of the reason made him feel like an asshole.
"Great. Now look what you've done" You've gone and made her cry."
He sat trying to figure out the best way to approach her.
He watched her stumble from her car and fall to her knees. Looking to the sky she mumbled something.
Was…. Was she praying?
The hairs on the back of his neck rose as if someone had just walked over his grave, and then he saw it. Something emerging from the shadows. He knew immediately who it was.
"No!" he yelled leaping from the car. He wouldn't make it.
Asherah waited in the shadows, she was pleasantly surprised by the detectives appearance. She was looking forward to popping in on the child but now that she was here , she could do so much more.
With a hungry look she emerged from the shadows.
No! She heard Lucifer yell, but it was too late, she had made to the girl and wrapped her fingers around her throat set to take flight. She could have snapped her neck but she didn't want this to be quick or painless. She would take her time with her, make her beg for death.
Chloe couldn't breath, Asherahs grip was too strong and her vision was already becoming blurry.
In the distance she heard yelling, "Lucifer" she tried to say but found the woman's grip tightening. She kicked out trying to get free, her feet hitting her knees but having no effect.
Her mind was going blank, her legs and arms going limp. In her last moments of consciousness she heard a voice, soft and warm, comforting yet powerful. She couldn't quite make out the words but there was a light. In her mind she reached out to touch it , and her world exploded.
Asherah dropped the girl, her entire arm had been burned and she watched in horror as her fingers turned to ash and fell away.
Her face grew dark and with a sinister snarl she lunged for Chloe. She wouldn't make it as a sharp pain radiated through her side as she was punched with the force and speed of a semi truck. She was thrown landing harshly on the ground several feet away.
Lucifer's stood his face twisted with fury, his eyes alight with the fires of hell.
Jumping to her feet, Asherah bore her teeth.
Lucifer's voice was heavy with malice.
"Touch her again… and die"
"Fool" she snarled. Lowering her head like a lion surveying it's prey. She planned her next move.
She could take him, especially she thought while glancing at Chloe and pulling a knife from her side, if he were distracted. With lightning speed and accuracy she threw the knife at the unconscious girl, and lunged for Lucifer.
Lucifer dove in front of the knife awaiting it's impact but it never came. He looked to Chloe in a panic, was she hit?! Searching her for wounds she appeared fine if not pale.
A snarl caught his attention and looking up he saw Amenadiel had their mother by the neck, and the knife was still in route to them. Moving Chloe aside he grabbed the knife and made his way to them.
Asherah watched him approach. She could handle one but not both, especially now missing her hand. Thinking quickly she spit in Amenadiel's eyes. His response was immediate he dropped her screaming in pain.
Before Lucifer could reach them she was gone.
"This isn't over" she thought. "Not by a long shot"...
Lucifer knelt beside Chloe lifting her into his arms, cradling her close to his chest.
"You'll be fine" he said looking to Amenadiel. "Her venom will ware off in a few seconds. Painful though"
Looking down on Chloe he could see the bruises appearing around her throat. His face contorted in anger.
"What the hell happened Amenadiel?!
"That light, it came from her?"
"It would appear so, he said drawing her closer to him.
"Then she….. is divinely favored."
Lucifer inhaled sharply. "Is she…..?"
" I don't know, at the moment father isn't speaking to me.
Lucifer could not hide his mirth at hearing that. "Welcome to the club brother"
Amenadiel, looked genuinely disturbed by the notion that he could share the same fate as his brother.
Lucifer glanced at the house.
"Amenadiel, they need protection, she was not here for her he said pulling Chloe closer, she was here for her he said nodding to the house..
"The child? Why?"
"Mother is nothing if not cruel, she was going to use her.
"In what way?" asked Amenadiel coming to stand beside them.
"I'm not sure but it would have been painful."
" What now brother?"
Lucifer thought for a moment. Coming to the only obvious decision.
"They'll have to stay with me"
Amenadiel shook his head, "You can't bring a child to a nightclub Lucifer"
" And you can't honestly be suggesting that I stay here!"
Amenadiel thought for a moment before hearing a familiar ringing sound in his ears. He sighed in relief.
"Father agrees with me."
Lucifer scowled, "well that didn't last long, of course He does"
Rising with Chloe tucked safely in his arms he entered the house.
Passing the baby sitter passed out on the sofa he nodded to Amenadiel on his way up the stairs, "Get rid of her will you."
Once in her room, he laid her on the bed and proceeded to remove her jacket and shoes. He couldn't hide his concern looking at the large bruises forming around her neck. "Damn, that woman." Pushing aside a stray hair, he watched her chest rise and fall with shallow breath.
"I'm sorry" ….
" For everything that's happened, leaning in he planted a kiss to her forehead
"and….."
"for what's to come…."
Chloe felt heavy, her body ached terribly, and she had the hardest time opening her eyes, not to mention there was a terrible ringing in her ears. She tried to speak but found that her throat hurt terribly.
"what happened, she thought. Touching her neck the events of last night played out before her. In a panic she forced herself into a seated position, head spinning she scanned the room. Hearing a noise downstairs she grabbed her gun from the nightstand. Quietly she descended the stairs, her heart pounding in her ears.
As she reached the last step she heard a giggle. "You're funny too" came Trixie's voice?! Darting into the kitchen her gun drawn she came face to face with the oddest thing she'd seen in years. Lucifer, his brother and Maze were gathered around her kitchen counter entertaining her daughter.
She lowered her gun when they all turned to look at her.
"Mommy!" Trixie yelled launching herself into her mother's arms.
Chloe didn't feel well, she felt light headed, her knees began to buckle.
"Mommy?"
Lucifer was there in an instant moving the child aside to lift Chloe up and bring her to the couch. She felt extremely warm against his body. Pressing his cheek to her forehead, dammit she was burning up.
"Maze! Cool water and a washcloth now!"
Rolling her eyes she walked over, "what's wrong with her now?"
"She's been divinely favored"
Maze scoffed," I doubt she's feeling favored right now"
"Amenadiel, can you help her?"
Leaning down beside her he brought his hand down to her head.
"I can remove the fever, but there is something else happening here, at the moment however she's merely exhausted, and needs rest.
"Is mommy gonna be ok"?
"Sure she is, Maze answered."
Both men regarded her strangely, her remark completely out of character.
"What the hell is going on here?!"
They all turned at the question.
"DADDY!" Trixie yelled as she ran to him.
"Detective Douche, perfect timing as usual."
The church was dimly lit with candles, only a few people occupied the pews, whispering their prayers for forgiveness. Only one sat eyes drawn in silent rage staring out over the masses. As time went on people began to leave until there was only one. Seeing the lonesome soul, Father John approached.
" Are you alright dear?"
Looking up eyes consumed in black, Asherah answered , " Yes father I'm just fine."
Upon seeing her eyes he gasped, "Dear God!" a demon!
Asherah smirked, "run along father., at the moment my business isn't with you.
Not needing to be told twice he fled.
Looking down at her hand, she scowled.
"I bet you think this is funny don't you?" Glancing up to the ceiling she sighed.
"Well played old man", but you know you can't save her. Your little stunt only delayed the inevitable."
Rising from her pew and stepping into the Isle she glanced back at the cross, and smiled.
"I believe it's my move now, she said her features twisting into a sadistic grin.
"Let's play"
Authors note:
OK so I realize this chapter isn't that long but I've already begun working on the next one, and it will be longer and have everything that goes with the M rating. So If you're still here thank you, and I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as I can. Drop a comment let me know what you think. See you next time…..!
