Rain fell from a blood red sky while Lucy sat down by a window and contemplated just how that was possible. Nothing here made sense… So why should rain from a cloudless sky in the middle of Hell? She sighed and leaned back into the chair. Her ankle had healed, but it didn't really help her considering Anti was still resting. David had talked Lucy out of hunting down the bastards who hurt him… for now.

"Such a sorrowful look doesn't befit such a cute young lady," a voice said, and Lucy turned to see Rosie enter the room. "Is there something wrong?"

"Are angelic blades that dangerous? Anti didn't get more than a deep scratch… and he's still not back to normal."

"Oh dear… I did hear about your friend. Yes, they are extremely dangerous to us as angelic weapons are the only thing that can kill us. Just take it easy for a few more days."

Lucy held back another sigh and stared back out of the window.

"Vengeance is a dark road child," Rosie said, startling Lucy out of her daydreams. "It only leads to more violence."

Lucy glanced at her and responded, "Somehow I doubt that Alastor would follow that advice."

"No, but he quite enjoys bloodshed. Do you?"

Lucy went silent. Quite frankly she wasn't sure about the answer to that question. She felt that people should be punished for hurting someone, but did she really have the moral high ground? She tried to do as little damage as she could. However, sometimes she had to get her hands dirty.

"Alastor was wondering if you'd like to play the piano for us. You've been playing nurse to your friend for the past few days. It might do you some good to relax."

Lucy stared at Rosie's unchanging smile for a moment before she stood and answered, "Might as well."

Rosie led the way to the ballroom while Lucy trailed behind. Charlie's face lit up as Lucy entered the room, and she raced over.

"How's he doing? Your friend," Charlie said with a worried smile.

Lucy pat her head gently and replied, "He's doing better. Just tired now. Thanks."

Charlie beamed at her with a smile, but Lucy's contentment was cut short by Angel and Crymini crashing into her at full speed. Lucy looked toward the back to see the others sitting there. Vaggie looked somewhat miffed, so Lucy gave her an apologetic smile. Alastor got up from his seat and walked toward her.

"Is your friend feeling any better?" Alastor asked with that wide grin.

"Yeah, he's just tired right now… So… uh, the piano's all set up… Any requests?"

Crymini and Angel started suggesting different songs in unison then arguing about which ones were better until Vaggie gave them a cold look.

"What about a song from your world?" Rosie asked, causing Angel and Crymini to redirect their attention. "One we haven't heard before. That would be fun, wouldn't it, Alastor?"

"Oh, yes! Great fun! How about it, Lucy?"

Lucy sat at the piano, and her fingers hovered over the keys. After a moment of thought, she started to play "River Flows in You" by Yiruma. It was a piece her mother had loved. While it was simple enough for Lucy to remember, it was also a beautiful, gentle piece. As she finished, she looked up to see Crymini and Angel looking enthralled. Crymini tried to hide it with a scowl, but Angel sat next to Lucy. Tentatively, he pressed one of the keys. Lucy let out a laugh before she slowly played the first verse of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" then stopped. Angel hesitantly copied her hand movements. Surprisingly, he didn't make a single mistake, and Lucy smiled at him when he finished.

"I could be a famous musician!" Angel said excitedly, earning a chuckle from Alastor and a scowl from Crymini.

"You'd be really good at piano four hands," Lucy said with a smirk, and Angel look at her with confusion. "That's when two people play on the piano at once, but you don't really need a second person."

"I could be the greatest musician who ever LIVED!" Angel screeched, and Vaggie sighed.

"Who did you play with?" Rosie asked, calmly ignoring Angel.

"My brother… we learned together. He got better at singing, and I got better at playing the piano. But he'd still play with me, and I'd sing with him… Although I have been playing recently with a friend from another world."

"Ah, from a world from before you came here. A shame you had to leave such a friend behind," Rosie said sympathetically.

"Yeah," Lucy muttered and glanced at her watch. "I'm going to go check on Anti… I'll be down in a bit."

Lucy quickly ducked out of the room as Crymini and Angel fought over the piano. Technically she didn't lie. She just didn't tell the whole truth. Her piano-playing friend was in another world, but it wasn't one she couldn't return to. The watch would allow her to choose two places where she could return. If she set the marker here, then she could pop into Lucifer's world and return after she got what she needed. She had resolved herself not to go back there anymore. Lucifer had given her more than enough already, but he also might know a way to get Anti back into fighting condition. With a newfound sense of hope, she practically skipped to the elevator.

"You can hardly tell that your ankle was hurt. Be careful or you may hurt it again," Alastor said, almost causing Lucy to trip in fright.

"Oh… yeah. Thanks… did you need something?"

"Just curious. You seemed like you thought of something. A way to help your friend perhaps?"

"Maybe," Lucy replied as the door opened. "It's not foolproof… but maybe."

"Ah," Alastor replied and got onto the elevator with her, much to her discomfort. "A remedy of sorts?"

"No… uh, maybe. Listen… It just made me remember a friend who might know something."

"Really? A secret friend?"

"Not really a secret. He's the one who I've played piano with," Lucy said and got out of the elevator, but Alastor followed like a cat with a new toy.

"Hmm… so you have a way to contact people from other worlds. I am intrigued."

"Yeah, but it's really something I need to do on my own, so I'll just be…" Lucy said as she opened the door to her hotel room, but Alastor followed her inside.

Anti bolted up as though ready to fight when he suddenly fell back onto the bed winded. Lucy helped him get settled in.

"Is your other friend going to be okay with this plan? The one hiding in your 'closet'?"

Lucy and Anti both stared at Alastor in shock.

Alastor's smile widened as he tapped on the ship's door, and he said, "You can come out now. Don't be shy."

David hesitantly opened the door before shutting it behind him. He took a protective stance in front of Lucy and Anti. Even Alastor looked impressed.

"Lucy, I really must insist on you finding these gentlemen separate rooms. There are plenty available."

"It's easier this way," Lucy explained with a sigh. "That way if an opportunity presents itself we can just leave… Anti, I'm going to see Lucifer. He might know a trick that can help you feel better."

"I'm feeling fine," Anti said, but even he seemed uncertain.

"Better safe than sorry. And, David, I need you here in case something happens," Lucy said and gestured to Anti who had collapsed back onto the bed in a reluctant heap.

"I don't mind accompanying you," Alastor said, but there was a pressure behind his words.

"I like that idea even less than you going alone," David said and blatantly eyed Alastor with suspicion.

"Alastor, you… you're something people would call a 'red flag.' You don't give off the best of impressions… and you have animal ears."

"They're deer ears."

"And they're super obvious."

"Well, okay then. If you trust me here… with your friends and your ship," Alastor countered with an even broader grin.

With a sigh, Lucy rubbed her forehead. How badly would he stand out at the strip club? She opened her eyes quickly as she got an idea. Walking inside the ship, she retrieved a beanie from the side table and brought it out.

"Fine. You can come with me, but there are conditions. First, you wear this. Secondly, you do NOT speak about other worlds. Third, no hurting anyone. And fourth… don't draw any unnecessary attention. David, I know you don't like this, but I've got Lucifer and Maze there. And someone needs to be here for Anti."

David looked annoyed but nodded. Lucy quickly set her other waypoint before giving David a hug.

"I appreciate everything. I'll be safe."

David held for a few more seconds before responding, "Yes… you are very welcome. Come back soon."

"As soon as I can," Lucy promised and stepped over to Alastor. She held onto his arm and asked, "You ready?"

"Never more so."

Lucy pressed the button, and the world shifted out of focus as the watch worked its magic.