Time to meet the king of hell himself, Lucifer *starts to sweat nervously*
Ch 67: The King
(Heart's POV)
It was a week after Elena was born. I can already say now...things were going to be interesting. They already where.
I was starting to pick up on when Elena needed something. Had to do with body language and stuff. Mainly when her ears started to go back. Of course when she cried, she needed something, but I knew before she even did so.
I tried to have a schedule for myself and her when it came to feeding. She was fed almost every three hours at most. So I managed to time it out well and figure it out little by little. She was getting stronger each day and it made me glad. Especially since she was a little early.
Alastor was so helpful for me this first week. Especially since I couldn't do much the first few days. Mainly because I was sore and didn't get around much. I stayed in the room most of the time because I wanted to make sure I was healed more. That was ok, we had our family bonding moments and it was honestly special. More than once had I seen Alastor with Elena asleep on his chest while he read a book quietly to himself. Was the cutest thing.
Lizzy has stayed with me to help, mainly with watching Rufio. Kota eventually went home but Lizzy stayed. Elena seemed to enjoy her as well. I remember how Lizzy was so against the whole baby thing, but she was a good aunt. She watched over Elena when I took a nap. Although half the time when I wasn't with her...she wanted Alastor.
It was understandable though. She was used to hearing our voices. We are her comfort. So it's only understandable if she wanted one of us. Lizzy sometimes seemed unhappy about it but understood that Elena just wasn't used to the world yet. So her only way to feel safe was with one of us.
Dr. Talon was also staying under our roof, but it was mainly to keep an eye on both Elena's health and my recovery. I was glad he was here. I don't know what I'd do without him. The newborn took a liking to him as well. She wasn't as fussy with him like the first day. He would talk to her and I think that was why. She was probably use to his voice to. I went to see him every week so I would say that the scientist was another comfort for her.
Elena also had her first bath. We gave her one the day after she was born. She seemed to like it or at least cooperated enough for us. I tried to keep her calm while talking with her. Plus making funny faces. That seemed to help. It was to adorable. We gave her a bath the other day as well and she behaved. Trying to give the newborn a bath had to be part of the schedule. Dr. Talon recommended giving her a bath at least two or three times a week. It helps a lot with their skin.
I sent pictures of her to a few of my friends, the ones that knew anyway. They replied so excited and said how adorable Elena was. It made me happy to see my friends and co-workers enjoy her already.
Rufio seemed to be ok with her. We slowly kept introducing the two every day for a short time. It seemed to be working and I tried to make him understand. The hound already seemed to enjoy the newborn and understood what he needed to do. I always reminded him as well that he had to protect her too. She was family. He still seemed uncertain about her, but I know he'll grow to love the baby eventually.
My breasts were not cooperating with me the last few days. They were not producing enough milk for her, so it was becoming hard. I wasn't sure why. Bad enough they were starting to get a little sore, but I feel that was because they weren't used to the feeding. I didn't want to formula feed her. Not yet. Especially when I enjoyed our bonding times we had when I breastfed her.
Dr. Talon said I should try and see if she is latching on correctly to me. Because if she wasn't that meant that my milk supply didn't think it was needed and was drying up. When I paid attention better, she was a little off center and had to help her. That seemed to work, and things started to be ok for the moment.
Charlie stopped by the other day. She came with news I was afraid for. She told her dad about a new baby that was born. She only left out who the parents were. Only saying it was a friend of hers. I was glad of that, but I wasn't ready for what he would do once he saw us. Well, just Alastor but still. I was worried. I knew the king wasn't very fond of the Radio Demon.
Charlie reassured us that she would be there. She'd defend and protect us if we need it. It still made me somewhat worried though. Elena wouldn't leave my arms for any reason.
The princess told us to meet at the hotel on Saturday. She said it would be better than having him come to Alastor's home. She knew her father would not be welcomed here. At least at the hotel it would be neutral ground for the most part. We agreed, even though it scared me.
Now I was laying in bed as Elena was asleep on top of me. I had the girl laying on my chest as she had just finished feeding not long ago and fell asleep. I had the blanket covering us and made sure it was a little snug for her, so she was comfortable. I didn't have anything on her except her diaper because I just wanted some skin on skin contact with her since I didn't put my shirt back on after feeding her.
I just wanted to calm my nerves. Tomorrow we will head for the hotel at noon. I don't know what would happen. I didn't trust it, even though I knew Charlie wouldn't lie to me. Even so, I didn't want to trust her father on what he was going to do. I was afraid he'd take her away. Especially since she was the daughter of the Radio Demon. If so, I wouldn't allow that one bit. I knew Alastor wouldn't either. The last thing I want is to not see her again.
Feeling it go through my mind and body. Fear. I was afraid. Afraid of what might happen tomorrow. I wrapped my arms around the small girl over top of the blanket and put my face to her sleeping head. My emotions were still all over the place as my body was trying to go back to normal from the pregnancy.
I felt tears fall from my eyes as my ears were pressed flat against my skull. "Nothing's going to harm you. I promise." I whispered into the girl's hair.
My thoughts were interrupted as a knock was on the door and Alastor walked in. "Darling, I brought you more water." He said as he closed the door behind him, my water bottle in his hand.
Trying to clear my tears away quickly, I looked up at him with my ears pointing straight up and gave him a small smile. "Thank you honey. I was running low."
Alastor seemed to question my mood as he tilted his head a moment, "My wolf, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, my buck." I tried to make my smile bigger. "Just lost in some thoughts is all." I told him.
He raised an eyebrow; he wasn't buying it. He walked over to my side of the bed. He put my water bottle down on the bedside table and then took a seat on the edge of the bed.
"I can see something troubling you, my love." He placed a hand on my leg that was under the blanket. "You can talk to me."
Taking a sigh I looked at him and then just looked down to Elena who was still asleep on my chest. I put my face back to her head with my ears going back against my head. My tears quickly returned. I honestly didn't say anything. I think Alastor understood.
Alastor leaned forward and placed a kiss on the side of my head then whispered, "You're worried about tomorrow aren't you."
Again I said nothing and just nodded my head.
"Heart, look at me." He continued to whisper.
I looked up at him through my tears and tried to blink them away. The deer demon took his hand to place it on my cheek and started to wipe the tears away as best he could.
"Nothing is going to happen tomorrow. Everything will be fine. Just stay positive." He leaned forward and kissed my forehead. "Just trust me ok. I know it's scary, especially since we'll be in the presence of Lucifer, just don't you worry. There's no way I'll let anything happen. Not to you and certainly not to Elena."
I took in a breath. "I know. I'm just worried. I don't want her to be taken away."
"Sweetheart, she won't be going anywhere. I promise you. I won't let that happen." Alastor told me.
"I just don't want to lose her." I whispered as my tears threatened to escape again.
"Darling, I believe you're overthinking again. Lucifer will have to get past my dead body before I let anything happen to Elena." He placed his forehead against mine. "Charlie will be there to help us. We'll have our friends. All will be ok."
I let out a sniffle and just nodded my head. "All will be ok." I repeated to make myself feel better as my ears went up slightly.
Alastor smiled to reassure me. "That's right." He placed a hand on my head and started to caress my ear between his fingers. "Now try and get some sleep. You know she will wake you up in the middle of the night to eat."
Leaning into his touch it did start to calm me a little. I let out a sigh of relief. "Thanks Al." I whispered to him as he continued to rub my ears.
Everything will be ok.
Alastor stood up from the bed, "I'm going to go get a shower right now. That way you can get one in the morning." I gave him a nod in response. He kissed the top of my head and I watched him go into the bathroom.
Settling into bed, I took Elena off my chest and gently laid her down in her bassinet by the bed. As much as I would have liked her to be in bed with me, it would not be safe for her. Instead I just stayed closer to the edge of the bed and watched her sleep. I reached in to grab her pacifier and put it close to me so I could reach in case she needed it. Then I took my hand so that she could wrap her hand around my finger. She grabbed on right away.
A smile came onto my face as the newborn just kept sleeping. Soon I started to feel the tiredness hit me. I heard the water still going in the bathroom. Alastor was still getting washed but I couldn't fight the sleep anymore and soon closed my eyes to sleep.
When we woke up this morning, I wasn't too excited to leave the house. Especially for Elena's first time out. I wanted to take her to the hotel so she can meet the others, but not like this. Not under these circumstances. We were leaving a little early so that others could meet her. I wanted to still have them see her.
Lizzy said that she wanted to come with us as well. She wanted to be there for us. So I agreed and decided to take Rufio too. The more the merrier. It also gave me a little sense of relief with my sister coming too.
Dr. Talon had already left the house to go back to the hotel. He had to get some stuff ready, especially if he was going to explain everything to Lucifer. I'm sure he has been waiting for this day, to explain his research and experiments to him. I'm sure he was excited about it now that Elena was living proof it was possible.
Making sure to dress the pup I put her in a onesie that had a wolf on it and wrapped her up in a blanket that was one I got at the baby shower which had the deer on it. I wanted her to be comfortable and I wanted her to stay calm. I even went into the nursery with her to rock in the chair a little before we left.
We made sure we had stuff in the diaper bag before we got into the car. I sat in the backseat with her as she was in her car seat. Luckily Alastor was able to convert the back of the car so that it had seat belts so that she could be strapped in.
Lizzy sat in the front seat while Rufio sat in the backseat with me on the other side of Elena.
As Alastor got into the car I leaned forward and kissed his cheek. He looked back at me with a smile. He reached a hand back to grab mine that rested on the chair, "Everything is going to be alright. Don't worry." He reminded me.
I just gave him a stern nod with a small smile. He squeezed my hand a moment before turning back around and turning the car on. He drove down the dirt road and eventually made it to the paved street and drove towards the hotel.
While we drove, I was just looking at Elena who was awake and trying to look out the windows of the car. Already so curious on our first time out. She seemed to like the neon lights on the buildings and streetlights. I laughed at how cute she looked at each thing we passed.
Rufio turned to her when she laughed and leaned down to sniff her. That seemed to make her start to make babble noises and went to reach for the hound's horns. She then gave him a hug around his muzzle, and he let her do so. Was an adorable sight. When she let him go, he licked her face for a small kiss.
The drive was soon over as we arrived at the hotel. Alastor parked the car and I got Elena out of her car seat while Lizzy went to get Rufio. I used the back seat to wrap the baby up again in her blanket so that she was secure. I grabbed what I needed before we headed inside.
As I looked up at the building, I felt a wave of panic. I don't want this to be the last time I come here. If anything happens today, I know I will be truly broken. I looked down at Elena in my arms and just took in a deep breath to calm myself. I let it out slowly then walked in as Alastor held the door open for me and Lizzy.
When we got in it seemed like a normal day as some residents went around the hotel. Husk at the bark while Nifty was cleaning some of the statues that lined the lobby. Charlie and Vaggie were there in the middle of the lobby and they seemed to be having a conversation about something.
The first one to notice us was Nifty. The cyclops girl turned in our direction and I watched as she smiled more, and her eye got bigger. "Heart! Alastor! You're here!" The girl cheered as she stopped what she was doing and ran up to us.
Her small announcement got the attention of people in the lobby and they all looked. Charlie smiled as she spotted us and walked over with Vaggie in tow. Husk even stopped mid cleaning of a glass to look over but just huffed and went back to cleaning.
As Nifty got to us, she tried to jump up next to me. "Is that the baby? Can I see? Can I see?" She asked with excitement as she tried to glance at my arms.
"Of course you can. How about I go sit down first then you can see her better." I told her.
Nifty nodded and then quickly ran over to the couch by the fireplace. We laughed at her excitement and I walked over to where she sat. I took a seat next to her and held up Elena who was now asleep.
Everyone else had followed behind and circled around us. Even some patrons wondered what was going on as they stood a little way off. Alastor took a seat next to me as well and sat with his leg on top of the other and his hands resting on his knees.
The cyclops girl looked at the baby with so much excitement, "Aw look how cute she is! I already adore her!"
I gave a chuckle, "Want to hold her?" I asked.
"Can I? I'd love to!" Nifty clapped and sat down on the couch and sat back.
Nifty was cute and was super excited. I don't blame her though; I know she was excited for the baby to get here as well.
Fixing Elena I gently laid the baby in the girl's arms. Nifty stayed still and just looked wide eyed down at the baby she now had in her arms. Elena stayed asleep and just yawned a moment before settling back down.
"She is so tiny and cute. Like me!" Nifty said with a smile. We all laughed at that statement. "She looks a lot like you, Heart. Its adorable."
"She does, but she got a lot of him in there too," I pointed a thumb over to Alastor, "But I feel it's mainly with her hair and eyes then anything."
"She'll probably act more like you too." Alastor added.
Looking over to the deer demon I said. "We don't know that yet."
Alastor just grinned, "I'm pretty sure she will."
Rolling my eyes I just turned back to Nifty.
For the hour we were there, a handful of people got to meet Elena. Husk even left his spot behind the bar to come and see. When asked if he wanted to hold her, to my surprise, he said yes. To be honest I feared the cat holding her with his giant clawed fingers but to my surprise he was gentle. He didn't hold her long so eventually he just gave her back to me.
Vegas and Veronica even stopped by to see. Since they were the first patrons I told and found out. The fox girl was excited to see the baby finally and see that I was ok. Vegas was glad to see me and missed my classes. They both said that they have been drawing a lot more to keep themselves occupied and that made me happy to hear so.
Other patrons that knew about my pregnancy also stopped by and wanted to see the baby. None really wanted to hold her, but I feel that was because Alastor was scaring them off with his glare.
Angel even came down eventually and Russ was with him, he must have been over the hotel to spend time with Angel. When they saw us, he came running down to say hi. We all started to talk then and told them how we were doing.
Soon Elena woke up and started to cry while Charlie was holding her. The princess quickly gave me back the crying baby and tried to calm her. I figured out what she wanted when she rubbed her face against my chest with her ears pinned back. I gave a chuckle from that. She just wanted fed and when I looked at the time, I did notice it was around the time she did eat.
While also looking at the time my worry picked back up again. It was close to noon. That meant one thing...Lucifer would be here soon. I am sure he would be here early too. I tried to take a breath to calm myself and tried to push it down.
I looked to my husband, "Al can you give me the small blanket in the bag?"
"Of course dear." Alastor reached into the bag and pulled out the small red blanket I had in there. I wanted to use it when I covered myself up. I didn't mind wanting to feed her in public but having the blanket on was more for my privacy then hers. I still didn't want to show off anything to anyone. I was just paranoid and self-conscious.
After we got all situated with the blanket, I undid the buttons of my shirt and then blindly helped the baby latch on. Once she was good, I was able to settle down and she stopped her crying.
We went back to talking a little bit while I sat on the couch and fed the baby. It was just asking how I was doing and how Elena was since she was born a little early. I told them that everything was totally fine, and she was health as can be.
Soon Dr. Talon came down into the lobby and the poor guy was trying to handle a bunch of paperwork and organize it. I'm sure he had a lot to go through. Plus he wanted to help and convince Lucifer not to harm Elena in any way. I'm sure we would all be taking the precaution.
Elena was done eating soon and I burped her. I made sure she was wrapped up better in her blanket and she stayed awake. I took the small blanket and put it back in the bag.
As we sat there, soon there was a knock on the door.
We all froze and went silent. We all looked at each other. No one said a thing.
Charlie gave me a nod before she walked over to the door. She was hesitant for a moment as her hand was on the handle. I watched as she slowly opened the door. When the door was fully opened, I was honestly frozen. Lucifer and Lilith both stood in the doorway. This was the first time I was ever meeting Lucifer in person. I've met Lilith because she did our wedding, but Lucifer was probably another story.
Lucifer was shorter than both his wife and daughter, but he only had Charlie by a few inches. He wore his normal attire of his white suit with black bowtie and red undershirt. His white hat with the purple snake wrapped around it and an apple sat atop his head. His apple topped cane was in his hand as he was slightly leaning on it. His yellow eyes seemed to brighten a bit when he saw his daughter open the door.
"Charlotte!" He cheered as he opened his arms up and hugged his daughter in his embrace. "My little Apple Pie!"
Charlie seemed to be uncomfortable as her father hugged her but hugged him back either way.
Once Charlie was out of the hug, she finally greeted them, "Mom, Dad, nice of you to come here today. We appreciate it."
"It was no trouble dear." Lilith said as she hugged her daughter as well. "I know your father usually goes to these meetings on his own, but I wanted to come as well. You know how your dad can be." The queen placed a hand on her husband's shoulder.
"Now Lilly, you know I can handle these things." Lucifer said.
Lilith gave him a stern look. "I know Lucy but this one I felt I needed to be here for." I saw her give a small wink to Charlie.
Made me wonder if Lilith knew and just wanted to be the one to keep her husband in line in case something happened.
"Why don't you guys come in." Charlie gestured inside.
The royals nodded and walked in while Charlie closed the door behind them. They seemed to look around a moment as they took in the old building. Who knows how long it's been since they have been in here when Charlie turned it into a hotel?
Everyone that was around the couch had gathered in front of us to block us from their view. I'd rather have a wall of friends then anything for what was going to happen next.
"Well Charlie, where is this friend of yours? Let's meet them and this little heathen of a child." Lucifer laughed.
I felt Alastor give off a loud streak of static from that. He was already not happy by this. Not starting off on a good foot already. I reached over and grabbed his hand a moment. He looked at me and his static stopped. He took a deep breath. We both stood and made sure our friends kept us hidden. I had Elena in my one arm while my hand found its way back into Alastor's. I just wanted that extra reassurance.
Lilith slapped her husband's arm lightly, "Lucy, stop that and behave. We don't want to upset anyone."
Already making sure he is in line. Thanks Lilith. Hopefully with her being here things will go a little smoother.
Charlie then walked over to stand in front of all the friends that stood by the couch. "Now do you promise not to lose your cool?"
Lucifer rolled his eyes, "I promise."
Charlie looked back and looked between everyone to us. She gave a reassuring nod. Dr. Talon, Russ and Angel moved to the side until we were in the view of the royal couple. I froze from finally being fully out in front of them now. I felt Alastor give my hand a squeeze. Then Dr. Talon stood close beside me on the other side.
Just from the look on Lucifer's face as he looked at the Radio Demon was enough to tell me that the king was not happy to see him. I knew Alastor and Lucifer weren't on good terms with one another but hopefully today they could push those hated feelings aside. I just wanted things to go smooth. Please.
When the king looked at me and then looked at Elena that was in my one arm, his eyes went wide. He seemed surprised and speechless. I almost wanted to wrap my wings around myself and her. Hide her from his gaze.
After a few seconds of silence Lucifer then bust out laughing. What?
I was confused now. Why in the nine circles was he laughing? My ears went back at hearing his laughter as my tail wrapped around Alastor's leg slightly. Did he just think this was one big joke?
"Lucifer! Stop that! What on earth is so funny?" Lilith asked him, a little agitated by her husband's response.
Lucifer wiped a stray tear away, "You are kidding me, right? This has to be a set up. You're trying to tell me; The Radio Demon and this lonesome sinner had an abomination of a kid?" He huffed. "Give me a break. That's not possible."
Alastor gave off a small growl of radio static at the king's words. That probably agitated him. Not only to say this was some kind of trick but to call us names as well. I was kind of hurt by it to as I looked away from the royals and down to Elena in my arms who was still awake. Lizzy came up next to me and warped an arm around my shoulders. I looked at her as she was also looking at Lucifer with a glare.
Dr. Talon then stepped forward and bowed his head slightly before speaking, "I can assure you my king that this is no trick or joke. This is real." He gestured back to us. "This is possible, and I am the one that made it so." He informed them.
"And who might you be?" Lucifer wondered with slight venom.
The red wolf demon bowed again at the waist. "Dr. Marcus Talon, at your service."
"Well, Dr. Talon, enlighten me on this predicament." Lucifer put his arms behind his back. "I'm rather curious to hear what you have to say."
Dr. Talon cleared his throat. "I will try make it short and to the point then."
As we stood there, the scientist went on explaining his experiment. He talked about why he started to do it, starting back from when he was alive and to his wife's death. He talked about continuing his research. How he used to work under Valentino's wing because he was paying for his project. He went into details of how his serum worked, it was a bunch of stuff I honestly didn't even understand. Made me wonder if Lucifer understood what the wolf demon was saying.
Dr. Talon then went on to talk about me and how I was his breakthrough in his experiment. Unfortunately having to bring up that time with Valentino and I hid my face in Alastor's arm the whole time he talked about it all. Alastor wrapped his arm around my waist and put his head on top of mine to reassure me. Whispered nothings into my ear to keep me calm.
He then talked about how I lost the child that would have been Val's. He went on to talk about how he went back to the serum to try and alter things for it. He had to wait till I was ready to try again since I was still wanting to help his cause. The changes he made by the time I came back to him that night of our wedding. He talked about my time I was pregnant then but said how I lost that child as well thanks to things beyond my control that happened with Mimzy.
When he got to talking about my current pregnancy. I finally looked up to see Lucifer. He seemed interested in what Dr. Talon was saying. He had nothing shown on his face to tell me how he was feeling. All I knew is that thoughts were probably running through his head. I don't know if they were good or bad. All I hoped for was that he wouldn't do anything drastic.
Eventually Dr. Talon finished. "If you need to go over or review anything I did. I can show you all my paperwork I have." The wolf scientist looked to me with a small smile and then back to the royals. "All I ask from you, my lord and lady, is that you don't do anything to this child or the family in question before you. They have already been through enough heartbreak through this journey I have put them through. Plus I have grown closer with them then I have with anyone else. They treat me right and like a good friend and I treat them the same way in return. Especially since Princess Charlie welcomed me into her hotel."
Lilith then spoke up, "That is a lot of information to take in Dr. Talon. We thank you for your information on the matter and how this came to be."
"Of course your majesty." Dr. Talon bowed his head.
Lucifer was still silent. He looked from the wolf demon to Alastor. Again he said nothing but just glared at the deer demon. Then his eyes rested on me. I felt my heart would stop then as the king looked at us.
"Let me see this child then. Close up." Lucifer finally said.
I got stiff from those words. I looked up at Alastor who just still had his gaze on Lucifer. I glanced over to Dr. Talon who just looked back at me and just nodded. I then looked over to Charlie. I was hoping she would give me an answer, but she just looked at me with a frown. I had to take her word. I had to believe her. Take her word for it. I had to believe that things would be ok. Lucifer wouldn't hurt a child.
"That's not a request girl. Bring it here. Just you." Lucifer ordered.
Alastor tightened his hold on my hip a moment before he loosened it and then let go of me. I took a breath and started to walk up to the two royals. It felt like I was on a walk forever, I didn't want to reach its end. I was still so scared. Closer I got, the faster my heart started to beat. I tried to keep my breathing calm.
Soon I stopped in front of the king, who was just a few inches shorter than myself. I looked to Lilith who just smiled at me. Maybe that meant things would be ok. I could trust the queen...right? She did do Alastor and I's wedding ceremony after all.
"Give her to me." Lucifer tucked his cane under his arm and held his hands out.
Now I was hesitant. I didn't want Elena to leave my arms. Now that I was face to face with the king and I knew that this was an order I couldn't disobey. "Y-You'll give her back, right?"
Lucifer smiled. "Trust me and find out."
I held my breath as I slowly took the newborn out from my arm and gently handed her into the fallen angels. I backed up a few steps. He took her and held her close to his chest. Lilith got closer to her husband and down at the baby now in his arms. The girl was still awake and just looked at Lucifer confused. She wasn't familiar with this strange man or woman that looked down at her.
Lilith honestly just awed. "Lulu, she is adorable. Reminds me of Charlotte when she was a baby." The queen whispered.
Lucifer said nothing as he held Elena. He put her in both hands and then held her out in front of him so that he was face to face with her. I didn't know what he was doing or what he would do. All I knew is that I started to get paranoid with the girl not being with me.
Looking back at Alastor a moment I saw his eyes slanted in anger as they gave off a slight red glow, his hands balled into fists and there was a slight static coming off him. He was ready to strike if he had to. He wasn't happy.
Before I knew it, Lucifer was handing the baby back to me. My eyes went wide a moment before I took her back into my arms. I held her close to my chest and put a hand through her hair.
"My I ask what her name is?" Lucifer asked as he straightened his coat.
"Elena." I answered.
Lucifer rolled his eyes slightly. "Her full name please."
I looked back to Alastor and all he did was nod. I wanted to make sure it was ok with him to tell Lucifer. I turned back to the king, "Elena Abigail Ledet."
"Greek name, how fitting." Lucifer chuckled as I saw him look over my shoulder at Alastor. The king turned back to me. "I can tell you are nervous. Don't be. I know I can be scary, especially with my title but I assure you, I will not harm you. Nor will I harm her."
My shoulders didn't seem as stiff now and my ears went up a little. I actually believed his words. I was surprised. I looked at him wide eyed.
"As much as I dislike the fact that she is the spawn of the Radio Demon, what's done is done after all. I can't control these things, and this is a new predicament I never expected to happen. Sinners having children." He sighed. "I'll get paperwork done for her as soon as I get back to the palace."
I then smiled. "Thank you, your majesty. It makes me feel so much better to hear that from you."
Lucifer nodded. "Of course. Now you can go back to the crazy lunatic over there that you somehow call your husband." He laughed.
That kind of made me chuckle and I bowed my head before going back to Alastor. As soon as I walked up to him, he wrapped his arms around me and held me tightly, being careful of the baby in my arms still.
"Can I hold her?" Alastor asked in a hush whisper in my ear.
All I did was nod and handed Elena over to Alastor. I'm sure he was just as worried when Lucifer was holding her. He just wanted to make sure she was ok. The deer demon held the girl close to his chest and he placed a small kiss on her forehead.
Looking back over to the royal couple I saw that the king was not done.
Then Lucifer looked over to Dr. Talon. "Scientist, as much as I don't appreciate what you have been doing under my nose, I will let this pass." The wolf demon's ears went up. "I will let you continue to do what you need for your research and whatever else you do. As far as this project of yours, I would like to discuss this with you further." The scientist's tail started to wag. "If you continue with this, I don't want just anyone running around hell with a kid. If you understand what I mean."
"I understand your majesty. I would be honored to have you help me and organize my project to better suit others." Dr. Talon said happily.
"I'm glad you agree. This will have to be another day though." Lucifer said as he fixed his hat. "I have other places I need to be today. As much as I would like to spend more time here with you all I have other things to attend to."
Charlie walked up to her parents. "Thanks for stopping by either way mom and dad. I appreciate it."
"We were happy to be here, my little apple dumpling." Lilith said as she pinched Charlie's pink cheek.
Charlie rubbed her now sore cheek once her mother let it go. "Let me see you guys out." She said as she gestured to the door.
"Thank you." Lilith looked back to all of us. "Was nice to see you all. Plus it was nice to meet the little one as well." She smiled at us then elbowed Lucifer lightly.
"Huh, oh." He cleared his throat. "Yes. Was nice." He messed with his bowtie. "Come my love." Lucifer said as he grabbed Lilith's hand.
Charlie walked her parents to the door and said their goodbyes before her parents were finally gone. She closed the door as they got into their limo.
A heaviness then just lifted from us all it seemed as soon as the door shut. Everyone sighed in relief.
Alastor wrapped his one arm around my wasit and pulled me to his side. "See, told you you were overreacting."
"Hey, you were just as worried." I stuck my tongue out at him.
Alastor chuckled, "Maybe I was, but what I care about right now is that she is safe, and we can all be together." He kissed my nose.
I smiled at that. "We can and it makes me so happy." I then turned to look at all my friends that were gathered around us. "I want to thank all you guys for being here with us today. For supporting us. Your presence means a great deal."
Angel walked over and put his arm around me. "It was no sweat wolf girl. I'd stand by ya no matter what. Plus, the kids kinda cute. Who would want to get rid of that?"
I chuckled. "Thanks Angel."
"I am sure we all agree with Angel." Russ added. "Plus you're our friend. We would stand by you no matter what. I know I would help protect the little one."
"Same goes for me to." Lizzy said.
A smile just wouldn't leave my face. I had the greatest friends. They would stick with me no matter what and I was grateful for that. Nothing was going to happen.
Elena was safe. Lucifer had granted her to be a citizen, even though Lucifer didn't like she was Alastor's, but we would see past that. We all were safe. No blood had to be spilled today, no one had to die, my nerves were all fine and no one was taking my daughter away.
Now we had to go off on this next adventure in our lives. Something Alastor and I had to face together, and I couldn't wait to see what was in store.
I was nervous writing Lucifer because I didn't know how he would act. I know he can be a goofball, but it was hard to write him being so in such a serous scene. So I hope I did a good job. Hope you enjoyed.
