Happy future Easter! I'm very glad I finished this chapter before the event. The Chapter's content is rather ironic for me...
Also, I recommend to also read my story "Twinkle, Twinkle, Morningstars" before reading this story. Some topics in the chapter are tied to that little one-shot. Oh, and Wholesome Divine Parenting is present there :)
P.S: I also changed some stuff in the story in between the chapter's publication.
Now Archangel Samael and Helel are referred to Lucifer Magne: The King Of Hell and Current Leader of it.
Archangel Satanael and Woland are referred to The Devil/Satan: The Dark Lord (Emperor) Of Hell, Officially the Leader Of Hell but he is imprisoned in 9 Circle, making Lucifer his "successor."
"But what about Ring Of Wrath?" I will explain in the future about Wrath's situation. It rather has...unique situation.
Episode 1: Prologue
December 25, 2019, AD (5 days before the Extermination), 5:28 AM.
"Admit: you failed Lucifer, you failed Michael, you failed them all. Not surprising isn't it? After all, you both never meant to play "parenthood" with them...for a God has no family." - Devil: The Dark Lord Of Hell to God and Asherah.
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"Sing a song, Eve."
"No!"
"Sing a song, Fathedammit!"
"I said, no!"
"Sing a song, Detective! Archangel's orders!"
"Go screw yourself, Lucifer!"
"Too late! Your wicked sister already "screwed" me!"
Defective Eve growled at herself, the bruises already formed on her sleepless eyes due to not having proper sleep for the past twenty-four hours. Worse, that Fallen Angels keeps playing recklessly with her nerves, for his own amusement.
Lucifer's little games started due to boredness in their speeder. To typically reach Empyrean Palace even with fly craft, it will naturally take around two dull hours from where they teleported. Even with Milly's expressive companionship, Lucifer himself got bored quickly with her. He genuinely tried debating with AI Milly about "the purpose of existence." for AI. It awfully was a one-straight forward conversation as Milly is not programmed to be an "amusement toy" for the Fallen Angel.
Then he tried playing with Eve's Exorcist Plushy Toy, roleplaying as Hypocrite Exorcist who screams "Deus Vult" when he kills something. Eve presumed it's for the sake of showing Christian Bias to her, who in return she tried to ignore Lucifer's games, concentrating her view on the traffic.
Ultimately, he lost the will with Eve and just decided to listen to the radio, sometimes slamming the back of his head against the seat's pillow.
To be fair with him, Eve can't really condemn him for this odd behavior. Even before venturing Hell for Serpent's urgent call, Detective had to operate for nearly sixteen hours a day for this weekend. With a "Cold War" between Hell and Heaven, E.P.D and H.I.A these days are heavily focused to defend Earth from Hell's corrupting influence, which in turn doubles shifts for every personal and et.c.
And so, out of nowhere from Lucifer's personal perspective, Eve started to hum Rag'n'Bone Man - Human. Although she doesn't have Lilith's flawless singing voice...Lucifer is rather curious if she has the "potential" in it...
Round 2 of "Lucifer Annoys Eve" was imminent...
"For Christ's sake, Lucifer. The best Archangel you were, and you behave like a child!"
"Like I told you: I'm walking Disaster, my apple-dear. The greatest disappointment since our Dad incarnated Devil into Satan." Lucifer sarcastically commented.
"The Greatest Disappointment" Eve mumbled incoherently his latter word to herself in disbelief, before elevating her aggressive tone at Lucifer. "Even after the Rebellion, you gained more than you lost. And please, stop demanding me to sing for you!"
"Nope!"
"YOU-!"
In anger and all of her frustration, she gained from him, Eve raised her left fist in the air, wanting to slap that grinning Angel for keeping pestering her. Yet, she only lowers it down and sighed in defeat, realizing he is just...in her children's practical terms: "trolling" her.
A minute of deep silence, Eve awkwardly neglected him...or at least tried to.
"I'm waiting, little Eve." Lucifer slowly sang, his cheerful tone showed he won't just let it go.
Eve who realized he won't stop unit he will get what he wants, then without direct eye contact on Lucifer, inhaled to start her song:
"Oh, there once was a traitor named Lucifer: The Morningstar,
Who came riding to Heaven from old Hell
And the braggart did swagger and brandish his tongue,
As he told of bold Lies and Pride he had made.
But then he went quiet, did Lucifer: The Morningstar,
When he met the shield-protector Michael, who said;
"Oh, you talk and you lie and you steal all our virtues,
Now I think it's high time that you fall down and bleed!"
And so then came clashing and slashing of steel,
As the brave Angel Michael charged in, full of zeal.
And the braggart named Lucifer was boastful no more-
When his sinful presence rolled around on the Hell!
"Happy now?!"
Lucifer blinked at least twice times before his smile increased. "First: never knew they wrote the mocking song on me. Second: My dear, I'm surprised you became a Detective in the first place. You have a talent to be a singer!"
Eve shook her head, "I doubt Heaven wants to see me perform...worse, they would throw their tomatoes at me for that "Apple" thing."
Lucifer tsked at her, mockingly. "Aww, why so grimmy, Eve? Apples are delicious pieces of fruits. If you want, I can ask Serpent to bake-"
"Lucifer!" Eve snapped at him, only to make a short pause before she gently added. "Just stop it...please."
Lucifer didn't say anything back on that matter. He, of course, knows why she behaves like that as her depressed expression gives out "inner conflicts." Normally, he would push her further as Lucifer gets his satisfaction from it...but even the Fallen Angel decided to drop it out of sympathy to her. She said earlier that, unlike Lucifer and Lilith, Adam and Her had far worse banishment. Although he could argue on some parts...he does agree with that.
Even after hundred Centuries passed since the Garden of Eden's incident, Lucifer can perceive how the First woman of Mankind still feels...guilty. Being the first, she gave birth to Humanity. Of course, mother commonly guides and disciplines their child...but Eve...Eve instead only cursed her child...and that child even today suffers a lot from the actions of its mother's crimes.
And like some drama opera play, their pain continued. Their firstborn son brutally murdered his younger brother, causing Lucifer's Dad to banish Cain and sending him far away from the rest of his family. In time, Cain and his wife had children, and other sons and daughters of Adam and Eve married and bore children.
As Mankind multiplied; the selfish, rebellious tendencies from Adam and Eve brought increasing violence. Worse, In the third generation, it got far worse... No doubt it was Satan's number one goal. Humanity began calling on the name of "God", not an act of pure worship, but in a blasphemous, disrespectful way in a corrupt form of religion...God's worship was diminished, Devil rose.
Next, the Great Flood came...much for Lucifer's amusement of Dad's double standards, it was...horrifying sight...if The King of Hell felt it was horrifying, he can presume what Eve felt when she observed it from Heaven.
Of, course, everything that happened with Eve was not caused by an accident as Lucifer would want to believe. It all can be traced back to Satan's infamous act: Rape Of Eve. Lucifer himself was not present when it happened. All of his knowledge comes from Satan himself: who does not hide he violated Eve for his own plans for Humanity's downfall into sins. Smug bastard...
Deep inside, Lucifer could not help but feel...piety for her. With Eve being practically identical to Lilith...it brings extremely disturbing feelings for him...
"Eve..." Lucifer started, only to stop himself for a second. He didn't want to sound he feels "guilty" for everything he did to her. To this day he still stands proud for freeing Adam and Eve from Dad's hypocrisy. "Listen, Eve. Sooner or later you must overcome it. You can't blame yourself for what you didn't know. You went to Heaven. You gained your entry...as weird it sounds from me...out Dad might have forgiven you."
"Jesus also told me that" Eve blandly murmured. "Told me in his eyes, I'm forgiven and part of God's family...But even Messiah's assuring doesn't make me feel better."
"Of course, Eve! Jesus is just a useless preacher to your kind."
"He is done far better good for my kind."
"Like what? Dying on the cross doesn't solve shit."
"Oh, but it does, Lucifer." Eve glanced at him, uttering a confident remark. "Jesus's sacrifice was not in vain. Only thanks to him, Heaven now hosts 33% percent of Humanity's souls."
"And in the Meantime, 67% are having fun in Hell." Lucifer snickered at the irony. "Must have been one Hell of the party after Jesus returned. I can imagine my Dad's reaction "Jesus, my boy! By dying, you're usefully redeemed 1% of Humanity, Hurray! Now go and eat a popsicle, kiddo!"
"At least he tried!"
"He didn't try shit!"
"A little try doesn't hurt anyone...Charlie learned it quite good." Eve intentionally hinted at him.
"Here we go fucking again," Lucifer grumbled.
Luckily, Eve didn't force it further. Instead, she opted to check her GPS panel. She produced a faint gasp to herself. Their trip was not that long Eve at first excepted.
"We're arriving at Core Sector."
Lucifer glanced at the window, and she is not wrong. They do arrive at Central Core Of Empyrean and the entire Heaven.
At the Center of Empyrean City is Core Sector. In the core lies a massive Citadel or a Crystal Skyscraper that rises high into the sky and extends far beyond: Empyrean Palace.
Barely at the top of the tower, you can see a huge dim ball of light energy. It's a dimensional portal, meant to link the Higher Heaven with Lower Heaven. Courtesy to Lucifer's Mom Asherah for these portals. She links all three dimensions together: Mortal World, Hell, and Heaven to work in symbiosis.
As God favored perfection in his creations, his Palace stands out compared to the ordinary buildings of Heaven. Even Mulciber: The Architect of Capital City Pandemonium and Gates of Hell, could not build something far magnificent than God's palace.
As Lucifer understands: Unlike Hell's Ring System, Heaven instead uses Sector Divide System. As such, The Empyrean City is divided into sectors named by designated coordinates. These sectors in addition possess the blandest names that could rival Hell's Ring names...financial, commercial, industrial zones, and so on.
Eve would turn away speeder from the main traffic line and procced closer to the Empyrean Citadel. At that place, she carefully descended her speeder on the platform, meant for parking flying crafts. With the slight thud, Lucifer very slowly clapped his hands for Eve's excellent driving skills. His clap made Eve smile slightly...here Lucifer could make a "Sexist" joke for this moment to play with Eve's nerves...but meh.
"Destination reached, thank you for choosing Exodeus Corporation! We will be delighted to see you again!" Milly had said her goodbye speech before she turned off completely this time, with the Speeder's engines going silent as well.
Eve sighed, laying her head against the pillow's seat. Right now, she feels more concerned about what will come next...even Detective Eve herself is reaching "Enemy territory" as Angels are not that "forgiving" if it will go horribly for both of them.
"So..." Lucifer started, putting his mask on. "What's your bet on how horrible this will go?"
"Don't Jinx it...otherwise, you owe me a decent Apartment in Pentagram."
"Why so humble? I would not mind If this was a request for a mansion."
"Because the sudden appearance of Lilith's twin sister will surely raise some noise" Eve chuckled, imagining her twin-sisters reaction to her "clone's" sudden "Elite" status. "Go stretch yourself for now. I'm going to wipe Milly's Memory."
Detective then reached for the panel below the wheel, removing it. With a silent nod, Lucifer left speeder and went outside, stretching his arms from the burden of...sitting for two hours. Inside the mask, his eyes glanced at the palace. It's used to be Lucifer's own home where he spent most of his time pre-rebellion. The Palace was filled with Angels, God's Choir, and Cherubs. Even outside of Palace, it was very lively.
But now...Not anymore. Instead, The Empyrean Palace right now just sits in the center, disturbingly quietly. It felt odd for King of Hell.
"It's not the original Palace, L." Eve called out, who is nearly done tampering with Speeder's Ram system with her PDA tool. When she finished, she closed the panel and left the speeder to join Lucifer. "This is just a copy of it. We are in Lower Heaven where mortal souls reside."
"I presume it's Jesus's home," Lucifer commented, annoyed at the irony. He finds it funny how a man who used to live in severe poverty was granted this generous gift. Even Lucifer never dared to ask his dad for a castle or anything in that particular thing.
"It's not by his will." Eve then first proceed, "Let's go and meet him."
Leaving the landing platform, they proceed to the entrance of the Palace. When they reached it. They noticed two Empyrean Guard Angels standing, protecting the Palace from the unwelcome guests.
"Halt!" One of them called out, blocking the path with their spears. "This is Messiah's Property. No admittance without proper authorization."
Eve reached for her satchel and displayed her E.P.D's badge. "Detective Eve Primis of E.P.D. I have full authorization by Messiah himself to enter his home. Check the book."
"One moment..." The Empyrean Guard summoned a book with a Christian cross on it. He opened it to check if she speaks the truth. "...Mhm. Okay, you check out. Your friend over there I don't recognize."
"He is with me."
"And why?"
"That's classified, only Messiah's ears must be heard," Eve explained with a neutral expression. Though she is also was annoyed by distrust.
The Empyrean Guards glanced at each other. One on the left shrugged at his counterpart, while on the Right growled in annoyance.
"Fine, you both may enter." The guard on the right spoke. "Be warned that by Michael's Orders, One of the Archangels will investigate your reasons for Messiah's visit. God Protects!"
Fixing their posture, the guards moved their spears away, performed a sudden turn to open the doors for them.
"God with you, angels." Eve nodded to them. Lucifer didn't give anything to these assholes.
Together they entered the grand lobby. If Eve is true about this place being a copy of God's in Higher Heaven. Then the grand lobby used to be where Mom and Dad would use to attend meetings with their children. The Lobby is pretty empty, although the walls are filled with Murals; depicting most of Jesus's old friends; 12 Apostles...including Judas Iscariot
They proceed further a bit from the entrance. Once they were far away from the Guards, Lucifer then made smack on Eve's shoulder, making her yelp. "Don't you know what you got into?! If they sent an Archangel to us, We're both *beep*-ed!" Lucifer hissed quietly.
"I didn't know Michael changed the orders!" Eve snapped back, also is rather not amused by Lucifer's smack. She subsequently lowered her voice down. "Listen, as long it's-" Eve stopped herself when Lucifer raised his head and just froze...it was enough for Eve to perceive what is going on...
"Archangel is already behind me, isn't it?" She whispered.
He slowly nods.
"Why hello there, Eve!" Angelic voice ringed behind her. Detective gulped at herself before gaining confidence to turn around and greet.
"Greetings, Archangel. I-" When her eyes caught on Angel. The detective abruptly stopped and...horror ensued "HOLY SH-"
Eve covered her mouth and opted just to scream, covering her eyes. To describe what she is seeing is impossible for the mortal mind. Lucifer only smiled at her reaction as he is not affected by...epilepsy. What Eve sees is a "True" Angel Form...a ball of energy with four wings and 100 eyes all around its wings.
"Aww, don't be afraid." It proclaimed wholeheartedly.
"PLEASE, YOU'RE IN YOUR TRUE FORM!"
"Huh?" It replied unsurely. Only after some eyes looked at each other it realized Eve's fear. "Oh! Allow me to fix it, love!"
The Angel's True Form glowed in bright light before...she emerged from it. Like Gabriel and Lucifer, Her lips are black and she has rosy cheeks. At the edge of her long blonde hair are gentle sparks of fire, flowing in a gentle motion. When Lucifer caught his eyes on her "bright and full of love" face...his own soul froze. His inner "form" twisted enough to not what to do. That Angel is not just some random God's Servant...but one the strongest, best, and most beautiful of all...
Archangel Uriel herself
Being the fifth and the youngest of God's and Asherah's closet children, Archangel Uriel [Or Auriel if you want to be polite] is regarded to be the most mature and reasonable of all Archangels in Heaven. His Little Sister is the one who Do-Gooders often come to for wisdom and help: to seek God's will before making decisions, come up with fresh creative ideas, solve problems, resolve conflicts, let go of destructive emotions, and recognize dangerous situations so they can try to avoid them.
Lucifer without any doubt can agree with that. When Uriel was in presence with him a long time ago...he felt calm...happiness...love for her. At times when Lucifer's demise was getting near him, Uriel was there to comfort his older brother. Unlike Father and the rest of his brothers, she listened...she replied...and advised to how to proceed as she thought would be better for him...
Then Rebellion came...thankfully they never crossed at each other during the war. Now it's the first time he sees his grown-up little sister...sometimes he really wanted for her to join his side. She would have been a great "Magne" material...and perhaps a great Aunt for Charlie to cling on. Would he be in a different situation, Lucifer would have told his real identity behind his mask...But he doesn't know if she, like the rest of Heaven is, hates him.
"I'm really sorry, Eve. I got informed you were coming, love. Teleported myself so quickly I forgot to alter my form...How clumsy sometimes I really am." Uriel giggled at herself.
"It's alright, Uriel. It's just I could ever get unused to your true Angel forms."
"No mortal does, my dear. Hence, we are in "human form." It's Angel's goal to make you feel comfortable to speak with us." Uriel gently addressed. She subsequently extended her arms. "How about a hug from this clumsy angel as a sign of apology?"
"You don't have to, my Lady" Eve assured wholeheartedly.
"But I absolutely want to...for old-time sakes." Uriel hinted.
Eve chuckled at Uriel's compassion for her. Between them always a strong "Sister to younger Sister" relationship...and It brings very fond old memories. Archangel Uriel was a Gatekeeper of the Garden Of Eden...but more often her role was more like a companion to Adam and Eve. At times, Uriel talked with them pretty much anything the first pair would come up with. Life, faith, God and et.c.
And of course, sometimes silly moments were no exception. In one case, Adam inquired why Uriel looked like Eve...in a sense why Archangel looked more feminine compared to her older siblings. Uriel chuckled at first, but she kindly explained how Angels in nature are Genderless but can shapeshift without any problem. For Uriel, she preferred to see herself in Asherah's image...hence, she is a female angel.
Now as Adam and Eve are grown up and...different people, they never had a chance to see Uriel more often as Everyone in Heaven's Upper Government is busy these days. And so after a long time of no seeing each other, Eve came closer and embraced tightly her old mentor...and friend. Lucifer, who awkwardly stood like a statue, could not help himself but smile at that "adorable" sight. That's his sister: caring and loving as she ever is. Eve is very lucky for Uriel showering her with love...
Uriel gently stroked Eve's hair in their hug. She then would glance at Eve's silver eyes, causing the First Woman to blush. "As beautiful as the day Yahweh and his Asherah created you...Truly the perfect image of God and Goddess, love."
"...You really should not flatter me, My Archangel." Eve awkwardly replied.
Uriel only smiled even more at Eve's innocence. "Most would rather deny a hard truth than face it, love. But I can sense you rather...embarrassed to see me. Was there something I stated?" Uriel as always asked with deep care.
"It just..." Eve searched for corrects words before she continued. "I'm extremely delighted to see you, Uriel. I really do. But...I sometimes wonder if...I'm worthy of your affection. Archangel Michael never did forgive me...and I don't know if God did really forgive me for the apple, Uriel...or is it just because Jesus is very kind for me to manage to convince him to allow us to be in Heaven?"
"Eve, my love..." Uriel gently laid her hand on Eve's shoulder. "God was never angry with you. He distinctly warned about the apple: how it will bring the long road of loneliness, betrayal, and grief for you. You broke the rule...Yet you never have turned your back to God. You told Seth and Abel of his rightness, just and kindness. In his eyes and mine: you're still his creation. You're his child and most important: You still are part of our family, love."
Concluding the speech, Uriel would gently wipe a tear away from Eve's eye, who just stared at the angel, trying to stay calm and not cry. But if she cried, Uriel would not mind it. It's part of Asherah's gift: the ability to express grief and sorrow by crying.
Lucifer, who heard everything also felt sad too..for some reason. His Dad in the past told him how much he cherished him...but Lucifer did not comprehend why Father favored them: humans, rather his own sons and daughters. He never understood it back then...now...and perhaps forever...
There was a vast silence as Uriel waited patiently for Eve to calm down. It is possible here the Archangel of Salvation might help her out.
"How about something positive then." Uriel then summoned her book of wisdom. "How you're been doing, my dear?" She asked with an ever-loving and deep care tone of hers.
"Okay, for the most part." Eve released a breath, returning gradually back to her ordinary state. "I still work for E.P.D: had some unusual cases recently..."
"Anything interesting to share with me, love?" Uriel added, she gently titled her head to the left.
"Aside from the case where Do-Gooder disappeared and later revealed he got stuck in the sewer. I would say nothing much" Eve explained, Uriel chuckled at her little story. "And you, my Archangel?"
"Oh, you know..." Uriel eyed at her book of wisdom, gently tapping it. "Same paperwork, every day."
"Michael being pushy, huh?" Eve provided a suggestion.
"As if he ever stops." Uriel giggled, she then glanced at Eve's companion standing silently, eying at two of them. "My apologies if I didn't see you there, Angel Of Death. What brings you to Messiah's home?"
"Oh…" Eve glanced back at Lucifer before returned her stare at Uriel. She nearly forgot his presence. "Now that you mentioned; is Jesus Christ available right now?"
"Sadly, he travels around the Mortal World with Saint Nicholas, giving Children their Christmas gifts as of..." Uriel hastily summoned the Hourglass to note the time and then made it disappear. "-right now, I think. Won't be here until the evening."
"Ah, of course." Eve awkwardly caressed her cheek. She should have known that would be the case. "I in fact wanted to talk about with Jesus as this…this Exorcist bears some news for Hell's plans."
"Hell's plans?" Uriel repeated, concerning. She shifted her eyes at Lucifer. "Something serious?"
"Afraid so, Archangel of Salvation," Lucifer replied politely, his mask has its own voice module that prevents Uriel from recognizing him.
"Strange…" Uriel straightened her back, shifting a cautious glance at Lucifer. "Normally, Exorcists do not venture to Hell before the Extermination. How you got this information is what concerns me, Knight."
Lucifer was to about explain by himself but Eve beat him first.
"A friend of his belongs to Exorcist's infiltration Unit. He got a tip-off from "Collaborator" and in return told my companion the whole situation."
"What you learned then, love?" Uriel inquired more for information.
"I...I really sorry, Uriel." Eve apologized, it's difficult to lie to one of the most passionate Archangels in Heaven. "We want to speak with Jesus first as it will benefit his side...away from Michael's ears, that is."
Uriel was saddened at first. Even Lucifer can tell she was a bit heartbroken Eve didn't trust Uriel enough to share it. Although she gave an understanding nod in the end.
"Of course. As you wish, love." Uriel tapped her nails against her book as she thought about what to do with them. You can't just throw them out like Michael would normally do with Do-Gooders…she stopped and squeezed her own hand as an idea emerged. "How are you two feeling? Not tired?"
"Bit" Eve admitted. "Didn't have proper sleep for a day. My friend over here is…well…you know it's Extermination soon."
"I don't want either of you two to leave disappointed. Hence, I can arrange a guest room for you two. Rest here for now and you will see Jesus in the evening."
"You sure Michael would be okay with it? He doesn't tolerate my close presence with Jesus very often."
"Well…" Uriel purposely wiggled her head with mischievous intent "Of course, he would not be okay with it. But I don't care what he thinks." She winked at Eve, gesturing to follow her.
Lucifer smiled at that. It's good Uriel is still the same after all that time. Though loyal to Dad's bullshit, she still to this day open-minded, unlike some other Lucifer's brothers.
They followed Archangel Uriel to the elevator, probably made for Do-Gooders. Entering inside with Uriel together, she pushed a button to the 873 floor.
"Heh, you desire me to crash myself as I will lift you up, love?" Uriel grinned at Eve. She is just playing with her.
"Did my ears just ring or Archangel Uriel herself called me a fat?" Eve faked her surprise too. "Surely some human could not be a problem for the most beautiful and strongest angel to handle?"
Uriel made a dramatic hand move to her chest. "My dear! I would never assume you're fat! You're thinner than me. But let me tell you: What if that "beautiful and strongest" angel just wants to see Goddess's finest creation more closer, hmm?"
Eve gently laughed. "You know, I miss these sarcastic fights you had on us with Adam."
"I do too. Sometimes if Michael grumbles at me, I tend to give some "sassiness when needed." to him...he drives insane sometimes."
"Something happened?"
"Eh, just unusual arguments: I told him myself many times we should stop judging mortals very harshly. Still didn't listen. At this point, the word "Sin" is being spewed left and right by Michael's circle."
"I take it there is no chance for Michael to change our policy?" Eve added. Lucifer grinned maliciously inside his mask.
"Afraid not." Uriel shook her head, scowling at herself. "He is too blinded with our Dad's original plan. Thinks he will undo sin if he will allow only the purest Christians to Heaven."
"Or some who benefits Michael's agenda," Eve muttered grimly to herself.
"Exactly, Eve…Exactly." Uriel nodded sympathetically. "Truth to be told: this whole situation is a dreadful mess…first with Lucifer…now with Michael…I'm getting too old."
Lucifer glanced at Uriel when she mentioned his name. Even If Eve can't see his eyes, she can tell he is relatively happy to see Uriel after a long time of no communication. It is possible she can help him out..at least to know if Uriel stills care for Lucifer or not.
"You still miss Lucifer?" Eve added, Lucifer glanced at her in surprise, also in disbelief as he can't fucking tell what she is accomplishing by asking this.
"Of course I do, Eve," Uriel whispered. Lucifer glanced at her, shocked actually from hearing this. "I know that most of my family believes my brother is lost and beyond reprieve. But I refuse to believe so. I shine my Father's light into darkness and confusion. That's why I can't give up on Lucifer. And I could care less what others would say to me for daring to have faith in the Hell's King. Because at the end of the day he's still my big brother and I love him so. I sincerely hope he shares the sentiment."
"I do, Sunshine. I really do..." Lucifer muttered inside his mask. His voice modular was deactivated, hence it was safe for him to say it.
What Uriel said...It pierced right into Lucifer's own heart. Now he doesn't know what to do anymore. He could just rip his mask out of shame of lying to his beloved sister. Eve didn't make any better whatsoever. He knows she intentionally tried for better for him. Yet it only made Lucifer battle with the inner self.
Suddenly, The Elevator pinged and opened doors. Without any word, Eve followed Uriel down the corridor, while Lucifer slowly made his way, feeling weak from his inner conflicts. And worse, he noticed a family portrait…Asherah and Yahweh: Lucifer's parents in their angel forms. Primordial like them beings never had their true forms…yet they still felt…like parents to him.
He took a long stare at Asherah, his own mom...the Goddess Of Live's herself. His love for her never faltered to this day...always felt he is very close to her than God. Maybe it's because of her rosy cheeks that every angel shares with each other...maybe of her genuine kindness, understanding, and fierce passion for them...
„You're coming?" Eve inquired him.
"My apologies." Lucifer sighed gently, strolling.
"It's okay, Knight." Uriel gently addressed. "Here we are. Your room"
She pressed her hand against the scanner. It quickly confirmed Archangel's authorization and opened the door. She then gently moved away for Lucifer and Eve to enter first.
Eve awed, even Lucifer is rather impressed. The Guest Room is in "Envy Terms" is five a 5-star hotel room...even 6, he might add. It has a living room, two bedrooms, a balcony, and even a cramped kitchen. Satandamm, Jesus...you're high Rolling in Heaven, apparently.
"Wow!" Eve whispered. "I can't imagine how Jesus lives here."
"Actually." Uriel entered inside, wanting to address the misconception "His living room is rather more modest than his Guests. He never wanted this magnificent palace in the first place. But we made a sacred oath to take care of Jesus."
"Humble as ever he is," Eve commented positively.
"A true example for all of us." Uriel nodded in agreement. "Anyway: I plan to attend some mundane duties in my spare time. If you need me: Just seek my prayer and I will come. Until then, may God illuminate your path to flaming righteousness."
"Wait, my Archangel...we need to talk, you and I" Lucifer called out, causing Uriel to stop as she would have left them. Eve in confusion to glance at him.
"What are you doing?" Eve asked, Uriel raised her eyebrow at Eve.
Lucifer only showed a palm to Eve, meaning he won't answer to her. He took a deep sigh as he is going to engage in the risky game...and Lucifer would reveal his cards at the first turn. He could have concealed his presence from entire Heaven if we could...but not to Uriel..not his sister who never harmed him...to one who never said proper goodbye that day.
"...you said: "I hope he shares sentiment" earlier...and the answer is yes, Sunshine."
Lucifer then finally removed his mask and helmet, revealing his real identity. Uriel would instantly raise her eyes in shock...only to lower them down, staring at the floor. Somehow, her "light" inside her thought if it was him...and of course, "sisterly" Intuition never fails anyone.
"At times, I would ponder my reasons to visit Heaven if I had a chance..." Lucifer would gently walk closer to Uriel. She still stared at the floor, conflicted like Eve was earlier was. "And every time...it only because of you: Dear Sister."
Lucifer then gently brought his hand to Uriel's rosy cheek. Uriel would finally look at his Older Brother, who in return smiled warmly, feeling proud seeing her grown up as a strong and beautiful angel.
"After everything you have caused, Samael - I'm not sure wherever to smite or scream at you...but...I can't...I-I...just..."
"Uriel..." Lucifer cooed, carefully laying his hand on her shoulder to not provoke her.
"...J-just hug me already!"
She didn't need to say twice for Lucifer with full power to embrace her. Uriel would too reply with full energy.
"I missed you, Sparkles!" Uriel sniffed, laying her head on his shoulder.
"I missed you too, Sunshine," Lucifer whispered, gently caressing her back.
Eve, who was terrified at first for repercussions...smiled in the end. A sibling relationship is not a familiar concept for First Woman. Lilith has hated Eve since the day she was created. But at least, she is glad Lucifer is the one who has it.
Feeling like the two of them must be alone. Detective then gently left to the nearest bedroom. As for them, their embrace continued for two minutes. It's Uriel who broke their sibling reunion. Nevertheless, she held his hands. They still hold their hands together.
"I take it you're not here to visit us?" Uriel lowers her smile down as...acknowledging the hurtful truth.
"No, I'm afraid..." Lucifer shook his head slowly. If it wasn't for Uriel, he would be meaner in his answer. "I'm here to make a deal.."
"...Deal?" She repeated, confused.
"Yes, a deal." Lucifer then let go of her, he forced his hands behind his back and strolled to the window, examining the view of the Empyrean City. "Remember our dear old brother Archangel Satanael?"
"Of course..." Uriel muttered, experiencing no pleasure from hearing this name again. "Who wouldn't remember that treacherous snake."
"Hate him too?" Lucifer asked, slightly surprised. So much for the "Love your enemies" narrative...
"Lucifer, he tried to grope me once." Uriel tried staying neutral in her tone.
"Wait, what?!" Lucifer turned around, he raised his tone in disbelief.
"He always had this creepy fascination on me. It was way before...you know. I was guarding the Garden of Eden when he arrived. He had complimented my beauty before he tried squeezing my breast."
"That fucking piece of shit." Lucifer cursed quietly. Add Eve's case and now it makes sense even more: Satan failed with Uriel, went after the defenseless Eve. "But why you didn't tell us, sis?"
"Lucifer, I may be the youngest but I can take care of myself. Who said I can't kick right into his groin..." Uriel grinned triumphantly.
"Huh...that's genuinely delighted to hear it, sis. Proud of you for defending yourself."
"Tsk, one day, your proudness will be a death for all of us." Uriel sighed.
"Then I will make certain your grave will have the most splendid flowers planted by me!" Lucifer joked.
"Ha! I will drag you to the void with me...I want my grave next to yours."
"Double flowers then!" Lucifer chimed. "Say, does our Dad ever told: are there any Super Heaven and Super Hell for us when Angels or Demons die?"
"No, that would be too "Deja vu"...I would not want to see Super Hell's counterpart of you, brother."
"Ha, neither I!" Lucifer laughed, feeling rather a joy from their trivial fight. "Anyway: Me and Satan had some...conflict of interests recently. It therefore happens I want him to be occupied with something else for now. I'm sure Heaven will want their little revenge on Satan...and I can arrange that for you."
"Interesting..." Uriel muttered to herself, before addressing her concerns to her brother. "As far as I understand: Neither the two of you is a servant to each other in Hell...what caused you to come Heaven's assist against Satan? I'm certain you can handle yourself."
There, Lucifer opted to stay silent at first. He wasn't certain if we can say it...but there is no point in hiding it from her. At least Uriel listens and always has his back when needed.
"Uriel..." he glanced at her, making sure she stares at his eyes. "I...I have a daughter - Her name is Charlotte Magne."
The Light of Uriel's Halo sparked a bit when she overheard it. Uriel would at first cover her mouth in shock...but only to succumb in joy as another realization hit her.
"D-Does that mean...I'm an Aunt now?"
"You're, Sunshine." He smiled at that.
Laughing in joy, Uriel would "pounce" at Lucifer and embrace him once again. "Sparkles, this is amazing! By our mother's grace, I'm so happy for you! I knew you will achieve your happiness in Hell!"
"Thanks, you sort of...late for two centuries." Lucifer patted her back.
"Still, Lucifer! You won't believe how-"
Uriel stops when she realized: If he has the daughter, He and Satan are in a "Political struggle" and if he didn't venture Heaven to see his siblings...now it all makes sense for Uriel.
She then released him. Her face showed a sign of worry. "You're here because of your daughter?"
"Yes...long story short: She went into the rabbit hole as I did..long ago. As much it's amusing...it's not when Satan will manipulate her for his own goals."
"What you mean?" Uriel asked, pushing for more elaboration. She knows he is not painting a full picture of the situation.
"Uriel.." Lucifer pleaded, he wanted to stop the topic.
"You don't trust me?"
"I trusted you enough to tell you about my daughter, sister." He pointed out.
"Then why the necessary secrecy? She is my niece, you know. Your legitimate concerns on her are my concerns too."
Lucifer groaned. "Alright, fine! She opened a hotel which meant to redeem sinners and send them here..."
"I see..." Uriel nodded slowly, now understanding why he and Eve sought Jesus...She could not help but smile, feeling proud for Little Sparkle to follow her "Angel". Although she can't deny she also worried for niece's goals. "I'm afraid this is not possible for Little Sparkles to do that...Michael and Metatron would not allow it."
"Judging the state of Heaven in my brief visit. I can take he went bit senile."
"That he did," Uriel humbly admitted, she crossed her arms. "But most of the time, He is just paranoid...to this day he still thinks you're plotting to take back God's throne."
"How kind of him! Tell him he can go fuck himself if he thinks I still care for Dad's throne!"
"Samael!" Uriel exclaimed, she can't fathom how much delusional her brother is when it comes to the damage he caused. "How can't you understand all of your actions that day broke everyone's heart... including mine," Uriel whispered the concluding part, Lucifer turned around to her when she mentioned herself.
"Uriel, I-" He clasped her hand to squeeze it, only to Uriel abruptly jerk her hand away.
"I thought a lot about you after you had been banishment, Sam. We never said our goodbyes...and now that you're here...I thought you were returning...only to learn you found your home down there..." Uriel then shrugs, finding it funny. "I guess even Archangel can dream for hope."
Lucifer remained silent, staring gloomily at Uriel who turned around away from him, wanting to hide her sorrow. Must be weird how earlier she is cooing Eve and now she is the one who needs one...But from what Lucifer learned from her, positively never hurts anyone. And there Lucifer delivered a very mischieve grin as a great idea emerged.
He carefully walked to her...
And attacked...
Her armpits...
When Uriel instantly felt nimble fingers under her armpits, she yelped and momentarily and jumped a bit from him.
"What are you doing?!" She turned, covering herself.
Lucifer only grinned in response. He then slowly moved to Uriel like some kind of serial killer. Once he got to his reach, He tried attacking her again with his tickles, who Uriel easily dodged. This time she giggled back.
"I'm going to get ya!" Lucifer wiggled his fingers, threatening her that way.
"No, you don't!" Uriel played back, taking steps back from him to keep his distance.
"Yes, I do, Sunshine! No Armspits are safe from the Devil!"
"Unless they are Archangel's!"
"I like those odds!" Lucifer again tried to reach, but Uriel just opted to run away. Lucifer didn't give up and chased his sister around the living room.
"NO ESCAPE FOR YOU!" Lucifer laughed while Uriel Giggled like a little girl,
Uriel in his chase used the kitchen table for advantage against him. Whenever Lucifer went left or right, She used the opposite direction.
"No table will save you from me!" Lucifer shouted, tricking Uriel with false sharp turns.
"You lost, Demon!" Uriel laughed.
"Unless I go above!"
True to his words. Lucifer got on the table, going for a shortcut. But by using the opportunity as he was on the table. Uriel just runway. Lucifer then jumped from the table and swiftly ran after Uriel.
Eventually, he cornered her and managed to tackle Uriel down to the ground.
"Got you, little sis!" Lucifer then without mercy started to tickle her every he could. She laughed very hard, still trying to push her brother away.
"Luc-stop-it! You-tor-ture-me!" She begged him to stop...only to succumb in her laughs.
As victory was imminent for him. Lucifer then stopped and raised his fist in the air. "And thus: Hell: 1, Heaven: 0."
"Then we are even, mate." Someone said behind him, Lucifer turned around and instantly noticed Gabriel with a smirk on his shrewd face. The Door for the balcony is also open. "I saved your ass on Eden Paradise. In my book, Hell is still 0."
Gabriel then came closer and glanced down at his sister...who is lying on the floor...with Lucifer sitting on her stomach, his hands on her armpits.
"Uriel..."
"Gabriel..." Uriel said, breathing rapidly for the air.
"Comfortable floor, I take it?" Gabriel gently tapped Uriel's leg with his feet to check if she is alive from Lucifer's unspeakable torture.
"Very..." She then with Lucifer's help raised herself on her feet. "Don't tell me you saw everything, love..."
"Your sacred secrets are with me, sis." Gabriel laid his hand on his chest, swore an oath. He then glanced at Lucifer. "Yours too...in both instances."
"And the first one is...?" Uriel asked Lucifer, uneasy in his voices.
"Eh, long story." Lucifer dismissed with a slight wave. He then crossed his arms. "So...Gabriel."
"Hello again, Samael," Gabriel replied bluntly. "Hope our pleasant meeting in Eden Parade didn't scare you...much."
"Still a pompous ass?"
"Still bitching about Dad in Hell?"
"No, Satan is the one...and he actively seeks to kill you."
"How delightful!"
"Very much, I must say!"
The two of Angels then gave a death glare at each other. Uriel, who silently stared at them, moved between them. In case there is going to be a bloodbath between her beloved brothers.
Gabriel sighed. Uriel actually deprived him of the rare chance to give some more snarky comments to Lucifer. But she is right with her move.
"Now that we are more in the pleasant situation compared to the first. I will simply address this: Why are you here, Samael?" He asked impatiently. He opted to be straightforward to Lucifer.
"Oh, you know...merely wanted to visit Heaven to see how pathetic this place inevitably became," Lucifer snarled back.
"As if your Afterlife is any better, Sparkles."
"Better to suffer than live in eternal Hypocrisy, Gabby."
"So in your eyes suffering is better than lying? Good logic, Sam."
"Didn't Heaven advocate for "Peace with your enemies"? If yes, why you're sending Exorcists down to my throat?!"
"Extermination was not my or Uriel's idea. If your fellow Kings didn't destroy the Limbo Region, we wouldn't be in the mess YOUR people created!"
"I under no circumstance was in favor of destroying Limbo! Stygian Council voted for War with Heaven back in 1920. Not my problem the Democratic principles exist in Hell."
"You're Fatherdamm High King Of Hell. If your title doesn't mean anything, then what's the point of you?"
"Everyone has the opposition, Gabriel! Heaven is no exception!"
"And-"
"ENOUGH!" Uriel snapped in instant, stopping them both. She then immediately tone her gentle voice down. "No one's afterlife is perfect, you both can agree on that. But please, Gabriel: Let Lucifer explain why he is here. Then you can explain what is going on with Heaven."
Courteously giving a reassuring nod to his dear sister, Gabriel then glanced at Lucifer for his opinion. "Do you agree?"
"Agree."
Without any word, Gabriel then silently gestured to Lucifer for his brother's apparent reasons.
"Right, I'm here because no matter what you think of me, there is always a bigger fish to fight: Satan. Do we agree on that?"
"Agree" Gabriel nodded.
"Good, now I have no reason to love Satan in any capacity. You too. He is a threat to my throne, to your existence, and Humanity as a whole. Do we agree?"
"Mhm" Gabriel hummed in yes.
"And it so happens, we share the similar ideas: for "The Enemy of My Enemy Is my Friend" as Eve said to me. I come to forge a temporary alliance against Satan. I want you: the Heaven that is, to make Satan switch his attention at you while I myself will confront my own problems in Hell. I willingly to close my eyes on any Heaven's action in Hell as part of our deal."
"Question then: why do you want this?" Gabriel asked. He nonetheless didn't believe in Lucifer's reasons.
"You don't trust me?"
"No..."
"Have some little faith in your older brother, Gabby."
"Why should I? You absolutely lost your faith in our dad, Samael."
"And why I must possess a faith in someone who never cared for my being?"
"How in Dad's name you are delusional so much? He cared for us - He definitely cared for you, you irrational one!"
"Brothers! Please-" Uriel wanted to intervene in their fight but only to be silenced when Lucifer started shouting.
"Me! An Irrational one?!" Lucifer exclaimed in disbelief from hearing these accusations. He then jabbed his finger against Gabriel's tie to make his point. "I loved him; you weasel little shit! Then he created humans and demanded us to bow to them! I declined politely, and he banished me for that!"
"You're lying to yourself!" Gabriel gently pushed Lucifer's finger away. "He banished you because Satanael through his lies caused you to rebel and make Serpent lie Eve about the Apple!"
"He should have allowed me to stay and beat the crap out Satan then!" Lucifer shouted, death-staring at his brother.
"So that's what is about, huh?" Gabriel released a breath and reluctantly made one step away, now realizing Lucifer's true reasons for his hatred against their dad.
"So that's what is about, huh?"
"Shut up, Gabriel! You don't know shit!"
"It's about your Fall! don't lie to yourself!"
"I'M WARNING YOU!"
"We never wished for your fal-!"
"I SAID SHUT UP, YOU LITTLE BRAT!" Lucifer finally snapped, his eyes start to glow in red.
To tone down the hostility, Uriel would gently lay her hand on Lucifer's shoulder. He glanced at her, who Uriel then gently shook her head, silently informing him to keep himself in control.
Lucifer would compose himself, calming himself down. "Yes, I'm angry about my banishment, Gabriel! But I'm angry even more because you all did nothing while he cast me out! You never cared, Gabriel!
"How can you say such a thing? We admired and loved you! You were a big brother for all of us! Dad's decision was the final and there is nothing we could have done!"
"You're just talking out of your ass! You had the opportunity to join on my side if you truly loved me...most of you choose the opposite. You never loved me...and neither dad."
Lucifer here would turn his back against them in protest, he is disappointed Gabriel is still a loyalist stuck-up ass after all that time passed. Perhaps he is even more now that Heaven is 1984's wet dream...courtesy from Dad himself, Lucifer can presume.
"But our mom did! You broke her heart, Lucifer!" Gabriel shouted back.
"That I did..." Lucifer calmly whispered...there he can agree with Gabriel. "I suppose it would not hurt to ask but...how is Mom doing? I'm surprised Dad didn't send the entire host to hunt me down already...they must be too fed up with Humans; I suppose."
Gabriel shook his head in sadness. He would have spat Lucifer for mocking their mom and dad...if only they would have in a different situation...as Lucifer doesn't know the full picture with Heaven's situation. He then glanced at Uriel, who is attentively observing them in calm.
"Should we say about Mom and Dad, sis?"
"He is their son, Gabriel. He should know..." Uriel slowly nodded, she took a deep sigh...knowing what next will come.
Lucifer groaned to himself, annoyed at them for making him...little worried. "Oh, what now you two?!" He threw his hands in the air as he turned around to them. "Did his Holiness lose his toilet paper or what?! Why you both so nervous?!"
Ignoring the last comment, Gabriel then gently and slowly explained the situation. "Lucifer, Mom...Dad...They..."
Gone
Lucifer at least blinked three or four times from hearing this, at first he thought Mom and Dad are just being occupied with their own bullshit to even bother with their traitorous son running around in Heaven. What Gabriel said...made him feel...tense. There must be some kind of mistake! They're God And Goddess: The Creators Of Universe itself!
"What?" Lucifer muttered it to himself in disbelief and shock. "What you mean Gone!"
"..." Gabriel lowered his eyes...he didn't reply immediately.
"GABRIEL!" Lucifer snapped, demanding explanations without any delay.
"Too much happened, Lucifer..." Gabriel whispered, he tried holding his tears. Still difficult to bear this news even after so many years...
"What-Happened! Spit it out, already!"
"Allow me, Sam." Uriel gently intervened. "Trough your deception of Eve. Archangel Satanael raped her to create Cain. Trough Cain, Abel was murdered and the cycle of violence started...then-"
"The First Vampires emerged, I know the story," Lucifer dismissed with the wave, wanting more simpler explanations.
Uriel nodded "As such, to save Humanity from Satan's corruption, he flooded Earth...but the Great Deluge didn't wipe of Satan's evil seeds completely. In that case; Dad had to destroy the Universe itself to end Satan's schemes once and for all."
"But he didn't..." Lucifer muttered, not surprised by it. He would rather preserve his creation like an exotic trinket...rather than care for his sons and daughters.
"Yes, they instead chose the alternative: After Devil's psychical form: Satan as you refer him, was imprisoned in Hell. Mom and Dad saw that Devil's real form, due to being their wicked counterpart, was too powerful to be imprisoned within Hell and thus they chained the Devil in the deepest and emptiest reaches of space. Yet, these chains can be broken if left unsecured. And so...they have to leave Heaven and ascended to the highest sanctum where even Angels can't reach.
"So they..." Lucifer whispered but was too weak to address it. "No...no-no-no! NO, this can't be!"
"I'm sorry, Lucifer...our parents are gone...forever."
"Forever"
"Forever"
"Forever"
"FOREVER"
Lucifer's left eye twitched after this revelation. Soon his shocked expression turned into a hysterical slow laugh as he realized he had every opportunity to seize Heaven's now vacant throne every time if he really wanted.
"So let be straight: He left us?! They left his children to keep his creation alive?!" His hysterical laugh then switched into a livid scream "IS THIS IS A FUCKING JOKE?!"
Here, Lucifer's psyche finally snapped completely. All that time, his rage on his father was because of Fall. He always thought one day his dad will return and plead for Lucifer to come back. But No! Instead, he chose to leave this dimension a long time ago, without even telling Lucifer about his departure.
"WHAT TYPE OF FATHER WILL LEAVE HIS CHILD CLUESSES OF HIS EXIT! THAT FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!" Lucifer screamed in rage, he gripped the nearest chair and threw it against the wall.
"Lucifer!" Uriel wanted to help but Gabriel gripped her arm. Best leave their brother in anger for now...
Fully enraged, Lucifer completely smashed or tossed random objects he could find in his path. When he could not find anything, He struck his fists against the wall multiple times.
"FUCK!
FUCK!
FUCK!
FUCK YOU, DAD!"
WHY!
WHY THEM!
WHY NOT US!
JUST FUCKING WHY?!
On a final note, Lucifer's punch pierced the wall, with him ending with a strong slam of his head against the wall. He then would slowly slide down to the floor...and beginning to cry.
As for Gabriel and Uriel...Lucifer is so far managed to beat even Michael's sorrow...who pleaded Mom and Dad just to reset his creation. He even fell on his knees and clung to Asherah's legs, imploring her to not leave them...to this day, Michael was not the same warrior he once was...
Uriel would gently walk up and laid her hand on Lucifer's back. "I'm here, my love."
Lucifer's Sister would sit on the floor and embraced Lucifer. Sniffing, her older brother would without any objection embrace her back. Gabriel, although is not good at comforting people like Uriel is, still joined and hugged them both.
"Lucifer..." Gabriel started gently. "I know we haven't been here for you when desperately needed. But at times, we will never forgive ourselves for the greatest sins we are committed ourselves. Uriel and I will certainly never."
"Even if the rest of hates you...and you full reason to hates us back. Know this: Gabriel and I will never hate you." Uriel then summoned a napkin and offered it to Lucifer.
"Much appreciated...both of you." He accepted the napkin and wiped his eyes from tears. "So...if they are gone...who rules Heaven then?"
"The Eternal Regent: Saint Archangel Michael Himself..." Gabriel mockingly referred the title. "Oh, and his favorite Yes-Angels, Azrael: Leader Of Exorcists, Adina: The Inquisition and Metatron: The Broadcaster."
"And Jesus?" Lucifer added.
"He is just a figurehead for Humans. But he is very respected by Humanity and still will listen to his words. Not so much by Michael's inner circles. What you're saying is true, then yes. It would be best to talk with him. I-"
*Ring*
"Excuse me..." Gabriel raised himself and clicked on his earset. "Archangel Gabriel is listening...they did what?!" He then raised his eyebrows. "Who-whoa-whoa, stop with unnecessary accusations... No, I'm not the one who takes responsibility for three of them...I endorse their organization, but I don't support them, Michael! If you have a problem with them, talk with them yourself...ugh, fine, I will speak with them...yeah, I know...Ciao, Regent." Gabriel ended the call.
"Michael?" Uriel suggested.
"Correcto...and now I have to leave now. These three employers from C.H.E.R.U.B organization are once again breaking the laws of Heaven..." Gabriel rubbed his face, feeling tired from micro-management he had to here in Heaven. "Uriel, can you take care of Lucifer by yourself?"
"It's my expertise" Uriel giggled.
"Thanks, sis..." Gabriel then glanced at Lucifer. "Well, I guess all good things must come to end one way or another...It's been a sincere pleasure to see you here, brother."
"...I suppose I share the sentiment...a bit." Lucifer weakly nodded.
"Sure you're...Good luck with your future endeavors."
Gabriel would turn around and walk away to the balcony.
"Oh, and Gabriel.." Lucifer called out, making Gabriel stop and looked at him. "Take a vacation for weak or two. You look like shit."
"If you go easy on us. Maybe I will do it...but no, promises, Sparkles!" Gabriel gave a military salute before he jumped out from the balcony, summoning and spreading his wing to fly away.
With Gabriel gone, Uriel would then help the tired Lucifer to stand up and guide him to the nearest couch.
"Sorry for...wrecking the room," Lucifer smirked at his own, as he sat on the couch.
"It's fine. Child's play to undo it" Uriel then would snap her fingers. The entire room was fixed itself momentarily from Lucifer's carnage. "I presume you have so many questions now that...you know everything."
"Yeah..." Lucifer still holds a napkin to his cheek, wiping the wetness."But I already know my answers."
"And they are?"
"Our Dad is the worst father in this Universe."
Uriel slowly nodded, he has full right to feel that way. She still wants to address something to make Lucifer a bit open-minded.
"Don't you find it funny? You always wanted your own throne. But only after you were banishment...you finally granted your wish. Think about it: Dad is a God. If he really hated as you imply...he would have destroyed you. Instead, he banished you. You became the King Of Hell instead of Satan, who he imprisoned. I believe by banishing you to Hell, he granted you what you wanted."
"Then he should have been nicer with that..." Lucifer grumbled, still not convinced by her words "One moment he is benevolent dad...another, a merciless asshole..."
"Our Dad works in mysterious ways." Uriel giggled, she then laid her left leg on her right one. "He once told me, the concept of "Choice" it's interesting for him. He argued that give someone different options, different circumstances, will they themselves end up different? The question is, will they ever make the choice to listen to it?
Uriel then leaned a bit closer to Lucifer, wanting so that he could hear her very well. "Then he told me this: "And sometimes, it isn't the right moment in someone's life to make a certain choice. And no matter how badly you want to nudge them in the right direction,... you know they need to find it on their own. And some people find love in the strangest of situations, and are, somehow, happier for it..."
"Lilith..." Lucifer murmured.
"And Charlie too..." Uriel pointed out, "See Lucifer? Only through your banishment, you granted what you desired the most...Throne, attention...and Family...maybe if God is not the family you wished...then perhaps Charlie is..."
"I guess you're right..." Lucifer smirked, reminiscing Charlie's younger years. "There was always a different effect Charle had on me. Wherever I arrived home, being pissed at my Overlords's incompetences...only to take Little Charlie in my arms and forget just about everything...she is like a mini Heaven for me..."
"She is Angel...just like her dad is." Uriel smiled.
"Yes...Angel Of Hell..." Lucifer nodded slowly, he could not help but smile at that.
On that final note, Uriel would lay her hand on his shoulder. "And that concludes our psychiatrist meeting. See you in the evening." She then leaned forward and gave a quick kiss to his cheek. She then raised herself and proceed to the exit. Before leaving the guest room, Uriel would turn again, wanting to deliver one final word.
"I love you, Samael. Don't forget that"
"Love you too, Sister." He weakly raised his hand to her.
She smiled. Uriel then made a quick wave of her hand in reply before she closed the door, leaving him alone to rest for now.
Lucifer, who felt tired from his tantrum, went to the bedroom without any delay. On his way, He noticed the lights in the neighbor's door, perhaps Eve is still awake. He gently opened the door to check on her and found Eve on the bed, with her only nightwear and report on her hands that Adam gave her earlier. Her jumpsuit is on the chair, with the Exorcist plushy toy gently sitting on it.
"Lucifer?" The detective glanced up, laying her report on her knees
Lucifer realized didn't knock...so he then tapped the doorframe. "Forgot to knock...sorry, my dear."
"It's fine...you have already taken enough from today."
"Heard everything, huh?"
"Yeah...you can enter if you want to speak with me. You already saw me naked a long ago so...nothing to hide."
"As you say..." Lucifer chuckled at Eve's humbleness. He then gently entered her bedroom. "Anything interesting in your reports, detective?"
"Concerning at most...but we will handle it. Don't worry."
"I wasn't worried...I'm sure you will handle it in your way..." Lucifer then sat on the bed. "So...what a morning, huh?"
"Yeah...Good thing Uriel reacted positively. I was worried she would be livid..."
"Well, seems Luck was on your side then..."
Eve nodded to that, she then took a deep breath. "So...I would want to apologize for not telling you and Serpent about Mom and Dad. I knew it from the start...and I didn't want neither the two of you increase your burden already."
"Figures...just let us drop the subject...I can't bother with it anymore...with Satan, now with parents...just can't..." Lucifer commented weakly, too tired to even joke. He then reminded of Uriel's words about Satan. "Hey...you know that Satan tried - "
"With Uriel?" She interrupted. He nods "Yes, she told me...and I'm glad she resisted him..."
"And you?"
"At times, I try to move on and forget...but it's difficult...but I'm trying, I suppose."
"Good...a little try doesn't hurt anyone, eh?" Lucifer reused Eve's words.
"That's true," Eve smiled, feeling glad he at least listens to her babbling. Yawning, she then laid her report on the nightstand and reached for the lamp "Staying with me?"
"I ain't much of a sleeper...so you don't mind me I will hang around with you?"
"...Just don't try to creepily stare at me while I sleep,"
"Will try...but no promises."
"Duly noted," She turned off the lamp and made herself comfortable on the pillow, closing her eyes. "Goodnight...Morningstar."
"Nighty night...Lilith 2.0."
Eve would smack his leg in protest with her left hand, not strong enough to make even a baby hurt.
With Eve falling asleep, Lucifer with his snap of fingers would change his outfit back to a classic suit. He then gently relaxed on the bed and reached for his telephone from his pocket, typing the message to Lilith.
[Hey, Applepie! I'm going to absent from Pentagram City for nearly a day. Mulciber called me, pestering about Gates Of Hell's imminent deterioration or some shit I didn't listen. Now I have to travel old Limbo Region to oversee the Gate's current state. Won't be that long...sending you apples from your husband!]
[P.S: I still didn't forget about pizza :} ]
[SEND]
[MESSAGE WAS SENT]
Huh, Hellphones apparently work in Heaven...guess that explains how Serpent called for Eve in the first place. Good then, at least won't make Lilith pissed off...much.
Gently tossing his phone on the nearest nightstand, Lucifer then glanced at sleeping Eve. She already has fallen into a deep sleep...and bad gosh - she is so peaceful when she is resting...definitely Lilith's copy. Lucifer's eyes caught on her back, he noticed severe but healed scars on her back. Injuries from the claws, he can presume...
Uriel's Voice: "Lucifer, he tried to grope me once."
Leviathan's voice: "You know Satan won't stop even if the Hell itself will burn to ash. Hence, I offer your Charlie to join with Seviathan as Princess of Rapture."
Cain's voice: "I have no fucking respect for that piece of shit, Uncle. I would kill him if I had a chance!"
Lilith's voice: "She deserved that! Her fault for being the submissive woman she is!"
Satan's voice "After all that I have done. All that I have enslaved. All that I have destroyed. You should have known already who I'm really is..."
He should have...
Seeing Eve's scars...and Uriel's mention of Satan. It brought made him an eerie feeling: If Eve resisted, then who Satan will go after...Lilith?
Charlie?!
Lucifer shook his head, leaving these thoughts away...still, poor Eve...so much suffered and sort of caught on crossfire. He had an urge to lay his hand on her shoulder in comfort. In fact, He nearly did it...only to it squeezed his hand in the air and returning back...he can guess it's due to Eve's appearance makes him behave like that.
But Eve was married and have children, Lucifer is married and has his own child...and he promised to stay loyal to Lilith no matter what. Would be easy in theory, but that's what the term "crush" is...Lucifer always had a crush on both Lilith and Eve. Eve was of course was Adam's wife and respected this union. But he could not help but smile warmly every time he saw her. As for Lilith...no word needed as they are a perfect couple. It's like Asherah herself meant them to be together in the first place...oh, mom. Your and your thing called "Love"...so confusing, yet so simple at times.
Still, he laid his head against the pillow and silently started the ceiling...imagining he can see through the ceiling and staring at the portal to the Divine Heaven. He could not help but smile. He felt proud for Eve...for Uriel...for even Gabriel to see them all grown up and different. Who said the oldest brother cannot be proud of his younger siblings like Mom and Dad are?
And with that proudness in his lips, Lucifer would gently close his eyes and gradually fallen into a Meditative state with one final thought in his mind.
So Dysfunctional Lucifer's Family is...
From Heaven's side.
And From Hell's Side.
And Lucifer would never trade it with anything else.