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Warnings: Slash.
Chapter 9 – Welcome Home
When Harry got home he found everything utterly silent. He wasn't worried, since he knew that Lucifer would never let anything harm Teddy. However he was curious about the lack of noise. Merlin knew that Teddy was a little terror when he was so inclined.
The dog Harry had found whined and Harry looked at it. He frowned when he saw just how dirty the dog looked.
"Well, if you're going to stay here you'll need to be cleaned. I'll give you a proper bath later but for now this will have to do." Harry focused on his magic, casting a cleaning charm on the dog. He smiled at the huff the dog gave when the charm washed over it. "I know it isn't all that pleasant, but at least you're clean now."
The brownish fur was all fluffed up and shiny. Harry smiled at the dog. It looked rather adorable.
"Now, let's go see where my little demon is so that he can cuddle you to death." Harry smirked and he was sure that the dog's eyes widened.
He followed Teddy's magical trace, which he knew so well that he didn't even need to consult the wards to know where his son was. He made his way towards his room, making sure not to make much noise. He glanced inside, the dog peeking into the room as well, and his heart melted.
Laying on his back, with little Teddy nestled on his chest, was Lucifer. Lucifer was sprawled out on their bed, mouth partly opened and soft puffs of hair ruffling Teddy's blond hair. Lucifer's right arm was firmly wrapped around the small body, protecting him even in their sleep.
Harry padded into the room, thankful that neither of them had a light sleep, and smiled down at them. He leaned down, kissing Lucifer's forehead. The dog was squirming in his arms, turning its head this way and that, until it completely stilled when its eyes landed on Lucifer. Harry was sure that the dog was gaping. Could animals feel angels?
Harry sat on the edge of the bed, the dog on his lap, and leaned over to place a soft kiss on Lucifer's lips.
Lucifer stirred slightly, his eyes blinking open. He smiled when he saw Harry, until his eyes landed on the dog.
His posture went slightly stiff.
"Harry, love, why do you have my brother on your lap?"
Harry frowned, while the dog whined.
"Your brother?"
Carefully, Lucifer placed Teddy on the bed. He shoved the dog to the floor, while he stood in front of Teddy and Harry.
Lucifer glared at the canine.
"Change back." Lucifer's voice thrummed with power and Harry felt a shiver run down his spine.
The dog covered slightly and whined, lowering its head. It looked utterly dejected and Harry's lips twitched. It really was an adorable dog.
Lucifer's eyes widened slightly.
"What do you mean you can't?"
The dog barked. Harry was sure that the dog was pouting. That certainty increased when Lucifer grinned deviously.
"You know what? I don't think I will." Lucifer sounded so very smug. The dog growled, his hackles rising.
"What's going on, Lucifer?" Harry asked, his wand slipping into his hand when the dog started growling. Not that he thought the animal, or angel as the case would be, was a threat to them. He could feel no ill will from it.
"My brother can't change back to his vessel form. Our Father or I have to change him back." Harry could tell that Lucifer was enjoying himself immensely.
The dog huffed. It tilted its head to the side, a doggy grin appearing on its snout.
Then it jumped onto the bed and laid its head on Harry's lap, rubbing against Harry's stomach.
Lucifer glared at the dog.
"Stop that," came the snapped demand, and the dog just looked back smugly. "I swear, baby brother or not, if you don't get off Harry this instance we'll have a new pelt rug."
"Lucifer!" Harry scowled at him, hand going to the dogs head. "Don't be mean to him." Harry caressed the soft fur.
Lucifer groaned, looking away from his pouting lover.
"You just had to be a dog lover." Lucifer glanced back at them and sighed. "Fine. I'll change you back, just... get off him."
The dog barked happily and jumped from the bed, and in the snap of Lucifer's fingers a man was standing in the dogs place.
He wasn't all that tall, nor muscular. His hair was the same color as the dog's fur and his eyes were a soft golden brown. He had a perpetual grin on his lips and he look like he was on a constant sugar high.
Harry liked him instantly.
"Thank Father!" the angel exclaimed. "I don't mind being a dog but Father didn't have to make it so literal."
Harry grinned. The angel reminded him of Sirius.
"You never change, do you Gabriel?" Lucifer sounded exasperated but Harry could hear the fondness in his tone. The angel, Gabriel, apparently could too, since he smiled fondly at Lucifer.
"Maybe I don't. But you apparently do. When the cage opened, this certainly wasn't what I was expecting. What happened, Lucifer?"
"It's a long story." Lucifer sighed, and Harry got up and wrapped an arm around his waist. He was overjoyed when Lucifer leaned into him.
"Let's move this somewhere else. I don't want Teddy to wake up."
Lucifer nodded, and lead both of them into the family room. Lucifer sat on the armchair and pulled Harry onto his lap. Gabriel observed their interactions, raising an eyebrow at the possessive hold that Lucifer had on Harry.
"I haven't truly changed. I still believe that humanity should be killed."
Gabriel snorted.
"You're doing a fine job. Playing house with the human is a perfect way to bring about the end of humanity. How could I possibly have missed that?"
Harry snickered, ignoring the glare from both wizards. He truly liked the little, snarky angel.
"Harry is different."
"How is he different? He's a human. Lucifer..." Gabriel sighed and he slumped on his seat. "I just don't understand. You turned on us, on me. You went against our Father. Your hate and rage at humanity made you turn against your family. What's so different about this human? What makes him so special that he would be able to tame your wrath?"
Harry felt Lucifer's arms tighten around him.
"I do not regret what I did." Harry saw Gabriel flinch. "I would do it all again. Harry is different. He's my light. He broke through eons of silence. He accepts me, even knowing what he knows. I love him, Gabriel. It is as simple as that. I love every single thing about him, and I know the second he dies I will shatter."
Harry could hardly breath. He knew that Lucifer loved him, he could feel it. But hearing it the way Lucifer was saying it. It felt like so much more. It was all consuming and Harry feared what it would do to him. Though he couldn't bring himself to pull away. He feared it was far too late. He desired Lucifer just as much. He knew he would raze the world if any harm came to Lucifer.
Gabriel was looking at them, his eyes shadowed, and Harry felt his heart constrict. He couldn't even imagine what Gabriel must have gone through when Lucifer was locked up. Gabriel seemed to adore his brother.
"I see." Gabriel got up from his seat. "I'll leave you both to it then." Before he could disappear Harry jumped from his place on Lucifer's lap and latched onto Gabriel's arm.
"Why don't you stay?" Both angels looked at him as if he were crazy. "You're family. You're always welcome here. Stay, spend time with Lucifer. I'm sure you missed him terribly. You have a home here if you want it."
"Harry..."
"Hush, Lucifer."
Lucifer snapped his mouth shut and looked for all those that knew him like he was pouting. Gabriel actually smirked.
"Oh, brother, you are whipped." Harry smiled at the obvious glee.
"Don't pick on your brother, Gabriel."
The Arch Angel looked at him wide-eyed, before a smile spread on his lips.
"Oh, I like you, little human. I think we'll get on very well." Gabriel smirked, and Harry shook his head.
"Why do I have the feeling that the world is coming to an end?" Lucifer murmured in the background.
"Brother, I believe old age is finally catching up to you." Gabriel looked desolated. Harry was having trouble keeping himself from laughing. "Of course the world is coming to an end. That's the whole point of you being out of the cage."
Lucifer narrowed his eyes.
"Do yo want to be a dog again?"
"Harry! Lucifer's being mean to me!" Gabriel hid behind Harry and stuck his tongue out at Lucifer.
Lucifer sprang from his seat and Gabriel bolted down the Hall, laughter trailing after them.
Harry sighed and fell on an armchair.
He hoped to Merlin that their home would still be standing at the end of the day.