The song here is "Black Sheep" by Gin Wigmore

Black Sheep

Nikolai threw the demon into a cell and then Juliet returned with the Hellhound named Teddy. He was just a little smaller than Juliet, but he was wicked. He stopped and growled at Nikolai, barring his teeth.

Nikolai pointed at the cell with his First Blade and narrowed his eyes at Teddy.

"Got you a new friend in there." He said and Juliet glanced at the Hellhound and gave a low growl. Teddy approached, glaring at Nikolai, but then stopped when he saw the demon in the cell, in the far corner. Teddy slowly stepped forward and then put his head down low, barring his teeth and snarling.

"You all think you own Hell. You all put yourselves above the rest. But this isn't finished. This is just the beginning." The demon said, but Nikolai paid him no attention. However, it didn't mean he wasn't listening. If this demon wasn't just delivering an empty threat, this could be useful to prevent another rebellion.

In the meanwhile, as soon as the Hellhound was in, Nikolai slammed the door shut, knowing this would startle the creature. The Hellhound lunched forward at the demon, tearing into his left leg and no matter how often the demon slammed his fists into Teddy's head, he wouldn't release his grip.

"If I were you, I'd stop moving. Eventually he'll back off." Nikolai said and watched as the demon ignored his wisdom and screamed as Teddy tore into him like a piranha. "What's this thing you're talking about?" he asked and watched as the demon eventually surrendered. Teddy backed off as Nikolai said it would, but it growled, as if daring the demon to move again.

"You're just going to have to find out for yourself, Cowboy." He said and Nikolai remained placid. "Strap on your boots and enjoy the ride. When it's over, everything will change and it'll be the Hell it should have always been." He concluded and laughed. Teddy launched once again and resumed the role of a piranha.

When he knew he wasn't getting anywhere, Nikolai walked away with Juliet by his side. As soon as they left the endless corridors of cells, Juliet wandered off onto her own path.

Nikolai walked back to the office and when he opened the door, Nerilla was back in her seat behind Clara's desk and she sighed, sitting back.

"I hate it when demons do that. They totally disregard me!" she said and Nikolai grinned as he closed the door behind him.

"They did the same to me, don't take it personal." He said and she grunted as she sat up straight.

"That's what you got to say? Seriously?" she asked him and he laughed as he pulled a chair up to sit in front of the desk.

"They don't think a Lieutenant is necessary. To them one leader is enough. The only time they respected me is when I got this baby." Nikolai said, pulling up his sleeve to reveal the Mark of Cain. Nerilla gave a little laugh and crossed her arms over her chest as she sat back in the chair.

"Don't confuse fear for respect." She said and he grinned.

"All in the same." He replied and tapped the arms of the chair before he jolted up onto his feet, as if he couldn't sit still. "I'd love to stay and chat," he began and she gave a sharp laugh. "But I've got a dinner to attend." He added and then she just grinned at him.

"Lucky bastard." She said and he smiled darkly at her.

"Hey, you wanted my old job. The Lieutenant does as their told and the Knight of Hell gets to eat with the Royal Family." He said and winked at her as she growled in a playful irritated manner. "Oh well." He added and was about to leave the office, but turned and Nerilla glared at him as if she wasn't sure why he was still there.

"What?" she asked.

"Still seeing your booty call Angel?" he asked and now her eyes glimmered with anger.

"Get out." she said and he grinned at her before walking out of the office, closing the door behind him.

Nerilla stood up and turned to the fireplace behind the desks of the King and the Queen. As she stared into the fires of Hell, she thought about Gabriel. The last time she saw him was after he spoke to Crowley about how he knew all about Clara.

She appeared to him on a dirt road and it was clear there was a large divide between them. Crowley was right: although he was a rogue Archangel, he would always side up with Heaven. She was Lieutenant and Hell required her to keep focused on what's best for Hell.

A demon could never be with an angel.

Were they still friends? Was there still a relationship between them or was it just a distance? They were clearly opponents even if they weren't enemies. Could there still be a relationship there or was it better to forget it?

It was difficult to figure it out. The matters of the heart were always so difficult to figure out, especially when your view on love was skewed.

It was probably best to never see Gabriel again.