Author's notes:

I know, it's been a while on this story.

I had planned to publish the next chapter of " From Darkness arose the Light ", but I forgot the file on my computer at work. It will be for another time.

Thanks for the last reviews, follows and favs.

I hope you'll enjoy this new chapter. Happy reading !


TOGETHER


"Are you planning to sulk the whole night? ", Chloe asked, exasperated by her partner's mutism.

She had held on to question him so far, ignoring Lucifer's quite unusual silence. Like very very unusual. He hadn't said one single word since they had left her place, the drive in his car having been particularly quiet, even for her. It had been so quiet that she was now able to identify the difference between blasts of wind and trade winds.

Which was proving that something was wrong.

Silence didn't suit with Lucifer Morningstar. Din, night-time disturbance or even noise pollution were much more appropriate for the character.

Finally reaching their destination, Lucifer parking his Corvette as silently as the rest of the drive in the city on a free parking spot near the precinct, the detective had then consumed all her patience and tact she was keeping for the party. And God knew how much she had to be patient with this man! Really patient…

She looked Lucifer turned the ignition key as she thought about the moment he had showed his outfit to the others at her place earlier.

Although Chloe had did her best not to laugh openly at Lucifer, Mazikeen just hadn't. The detective didn't think having ever heard such a long and noisy laugh in her entire life. It had taken at least ten minutes not to be interrupted by her roommate's mocking, tinkling laugh. Lucifer hadn't, however, expressed his clear discontent to her. The look he had given to Mazikeen that time could have killed someone, though. Chloe had been expected to see his anger take the best of her partner. Like another loud disapproval for the outfit chosen and then an inappropriate attempt to take off his clothes before her or something.

But no. He did nothing of the sort.

He had just glared at her roommate while she was taking many pictures of him with her phone.

Trixie had also rushed to him, hugging him strongly at the level of his legs and begging him for a picture together. Again, Chloe had thought he would have said a clear and unequivocal no and then would have explained how this innocent picture would surely weaken his position as Lord of Hell in the future. Instead of doing so, Lucifer had slightly jumped with her daughter's touch, making a gesture to step back to then sighing deeply with resignation and nod.

He hadn't even protest in any ways.

That was almost disappointing coming from him. She expected that her partner would have express his disgust about the party and his outfit to have a good time. Having a little run-in with Lucifer was better than remaining quiet with many lovely and happy couples all around them in the precinct.

Which explained her growing annoyance towards him.

Lucifer finally turned to her, seeming truly confused by her last words.

" I beg your pardon, Detective? "

She sighed deeply and opened the car door.

" You're unusually quiet, Lucifer. I'd like that the next time we'll try to solve a murder, I bet Heaven looks like that, huh? Anyway, that's not what I want from you tonight! ", she told him, closing the door behind her.

Lucifer also got out of his Corvette, his golden hoop moving back and forth over his head. He grabbed it with both hands, annoyed, and tried to held it still. Then, her partner lowered his hands and glared at the accessory before looking at Chloe who was leaning against his car. She pinched her lips tightly and coughed a little, trying to stop her sneering laugh to come out from her mouth. She didn't think that making fun of his outfit so openly would be a good idea, not if she wanted to hear Lucifer's deep, charming voice again tonight.

" Is it, now? What do you so desperately want from me tonight, then? ", he asked, a charming smile on his lips.

And now Lucifer was acting as his usual him again…

Seduction, bawdy talks, … Why did she ask him to come again? Why ?

Chloe pinched her lips one more time, now annoyed and sighed. Again. Lucifer kept looking at her, almost mentally undressing her. She straightened up and slowly walked around the car to reach him.

" Being yourself, Lucifer! ", she answered to him.

That was a mistake.

She knew it way before the words came out from her mouth. These words seemed to delight her partner who was hearing thus her permission to act totally freely with her and her colleagues. Chloe stopped near the headlights of his car, lifting a commanding finger at him while he was about to reply something she really didn't want to hear.

" Don't say a word! I take it back… Let's just go to this damn party! ", she threatened him before passing him.

Lucifer followed her obediently, yet expressing this obedience behind her:

" Ow, yes…Mistress ! "

This word made her blush again. She should have thought about that.

Her clothes were an unexpected gift for her partner who could thus say out loud so many inappropriate jokes and propositions about it the whole night. Chloe's face looked like a red tomato now.

They walked together quietly to the precinct, the silence only disturbed by the sound made by the hoop over Lucifer's head. Which were really embarrassing her tonight. Probably because she felt a bit guilty towards him. And because it looked like a punishment for her choice of outfit. She risked a quick glance in his direction. Lucifer was looking ahead, pensive. He didn't seem more pissed off than usual, not according to her at least. Just seeming miles away from her and the precinct. It was rather pleasant to see him like this. A quiet and pensive Lucifer, not constantly provoking her for once.

A gentle devil.

Chloe looked ahead too, clearing her throat and willingly drawing her partner's attention to her.

" So… You didn't tell me why you were so quiet? ", she asked him, intrigued.

Lucifer shrugged vaguely, the little white wings moving slighting in his back.

" For no reason in particular, Detective. I was just thinking, that's all. ", he said, quite evasive.

Chloe stopped walking, Lucifer doing the same and turning to her, intrigued. The young woman's eyes widened in disbelief and she shook her head incredulously. Lucifer frowned, puzzled by her sudden change of behavior.

" Lucifer, yo-…you can think ?! Like-… Like real thoughts and all?! How is that even possible?! ", she exclaimed, feigning a sincere surprise.

The concern she could see in her partner's dark eyes quickly turned into deep annoyance. He sighed loudly while putting his hands in his pockets, the detective laughing loudly too. She approached him, smiling from ear to ear.

" That's hilarious, Detective! ", he muttered, walking quickly towards the police station.

Chloe reached him in a few steps and gently wrapped her arm with his, asking him thus to slow down. What he did right away. This proximity seemed to appease Lucifer's bad mood and he became silent again. He looked quite unsettled by her gesture – not really used with these kind of emotional behaviors – but didn't move away from her, though. Chloe thought seeing him blush in the dark, but on taking a closer look, his face seemed quite normal.

She probably imagined it, that's all.

She tightened her embrace around his forearm and asked teasingly:

" Come on, tell me… What were you thinking about all this time? "

Lucifer rolled his eyes, annoyed by the detective's urging and looked at her. They kept walking, but more slowly than before.

" That's a secret, Detective. ", he replied mysteriously, which aroused Chloe's interest.

A secret?

Was it related to his part of the night? When she would be at his mercy? This possibility didn't please her at all. A small voice in her head reminded her briefly that it was Fair's fair. He was first at her mercy. He was, indeed.

But still…

She wasn't as mischievous as Lucifer could be!

She dealt more often with her partner than he did with her. Well, at least that was how she felt it. She squinted, suspicious. What could he plan for her? She had to question him.

Discreetly, of course. That was her job, after all.

" I thought you didn't lie? ", tried the detective too innocently.

" I don't. A secret isn't a lie, Detective. If I was lying to you, I'd have told you that I was thinking about you completely naked in my bed an-… Wait a minute; I'm afraid it's a poor example of lie, don't you agree? "

" Okay ! ", she interrupted him, removing her arm around his. " All things considered, a quiet Lucifer isn't that bad! "

She passed him, exasperation allowing her to walk much more quickly than him. Yet, Lucifer caught her easily, still smiling and still annoying.

" Am I, now? I bet I'm all the more compelling if I stop talking, hmm? ", he whispered to her ear with his deep voice invoking lust.

" I'd say much more tolerable! ", Chloe replied scathingly.

They arrived near the precinct, the front door only a few meters away from them. The detective heard Lucifer expressing out loud his disapproval.

" I'm afraid that your outfit is rubbing off on your lovely nature, Detective. Not how I was expecting it, though… So demonic ! "

Chloe stopped once again, both not far from the door now. Other colleagues, also wearing outfits for the occasion, passed them while staring at them with interest. Chloe paid no attention to them, turning quickly to her partner who just looked at her quietly, grinning at her.

" Too bad I can't say the same thing for you, Lucifer! "

" Well, It's too early to be so affirmative, Detective! This night is known for its many surprises, isn't it? ", he exclaimed joyfully before advancing towards the door.

Chloe watched him, feeling both exasperated and amused by him. He opened the door and slightly bowed down towards her. This move could have seemed ridiculous if anyone else had tried it.

But Lucifer wasn't anyone else.

It was a perfect bow, the same you could only see in movies or chic parties. Chloe smiled softly and walked over him, forgetting her bad mood. He straightened up and offered her his hand, a charming smile on his lips.

" Shall we go, partner ? "

She took his hand, Lucifer wrapping it with his fingers and briefly stroking her palm with his thumb. A touch that made her shiver as briefly. They shared a look and got in together inside the building.

Angel and demon.

Together.


TBC with… " Catching the devil off-guard ".


Author's notes:

I'll translate the second chapter of " Cette guerre et ces jeux" for the next publication date.

Thanks again for reading my stories. ^^

Until next time!