Questioned of Self

Chapter 4: Mad Hatter's Advice and Warning

Setsuna lay in bed alone, kicking the silk satin sheets from his legs. Sara told him that he needed the sleep more then ever even though his eyes didn't show it. But as they are lovers, Sara is Setsuna's sister and she could sense he was tired beyond words. Under strict orders, Setsuna was banished to his room while the rest of the world revolved outside.

He yawned. Setsuna's eyes watched the afternoon sky that peered through the large ceiling window above the bed. Lazy clouds drifted north, tinged with a shadow lining to signal the noon has past. His eyes were beginning to grow heavy with sleep but his mind wanted to continue thinking and pondering the answer to Lucifer's question. It was then he heard a pop.

"Wha-'' Setsuna rose from his bed. "Whose there?" He scanned the room until he looked closer into the dark where a painted face emerged. "You!" Mad Hatter giggled and jumped out of her hiding place.

"Savoir of Existence." She greeted dipping into a low bow. "Why, no one told me how delicious you look when you're in your boy body."

"I'm Setsuna! Not Alexial, so get out of here!" Mad hatter threw her cane into the corner alone with her hat that rested on the top of the cane perfectly.

"I'm not here to re-introduce myself. I am here on my lord' behalf." She sauntered closer to the boy.

"Lucifer! He said he would meet me tonight."

"He said that!" Mad Hatter was shocked. What is he doing spending night time hours with this boy? "Oh well. Actually he does not know of my coming, I'm here for my interest. I just wanted to know what you two are doing together at night."

"Hey! For the last time I'm not gay! I would kill myself if I even thought of doing anything gross with that smutty angel!"

"Careful boy." Mad Hatter hissed with a deadly approach. "Don't make any promises."

"All I do is answer his question."

"Really?" Mad Hatter straightened himself out. "And what question is that?"

"He wanted to know who Kira was." Setsuna answered.

"That's all! Why would the dark lord want to know such useless info? I could have told him that. Kira was a mortal human with the incarnated soul of Alexial's sword which also harbored his own sleeping soul as well. And a mighty fine ass as well." He giggled.

"Ew! Is that all you demons care about? Sex!" Setsuna tried covering himself.

"Don't start that. You humans are no different. Only angels can get by life without getting horny and if an angel does taste the forbidden fruit, like myself, we're addicted. Lust is a powerful thing and it's dangerous also."

"Alright! Why do you care about these meetings anyway. They won't go on after tonight."

"That's up to Lucifer. And the reason I care is because I care for my master."

"Why? You love him?" Setsuna scoffed.

"Love is an understatement for what I feel for Lucifer. I worship him and strive to please him."

"Let me guess, he never took the time to notice." Setsuna grinned when Mad Hatter made a disappointed face.

"No, he didn't. Alexial was in some way the same...She loved him too you know. I mean who wouldn't, with such beauty he has. But just like me he only gave her unemotional attention. I can't remember seeing him gaze at another with love and care." Mad Hatter spoke with a sadness hanging off of each word.

"Of course not, he's the devil!"

"What, you don't think damned things can fell too!" Mad Hatter scowled. Setsuna feel quiet with this one when he remembers the hurtful sight of Kurai.

"Well that's all I wanted to hear and say." Mad Hatter summoned her can and hat towards him. "I better go, I have much to do and I can't wait. Good luck with your secretive meeting and continue getting some sleep. You look like shit."

"Thanks!" Setsuna threw a pillow towards the demon but Hatter was gone. What a weird person! You can't tell if it's a she or a he. Whatever, it is right that I need some sleep. I do look like shit. Setsuna only need to lay his head down before sleep took over his form until night fall.

Luckily he felt Sara move beside him unless Setsuna would have slept through the whole night. Damn! What time is it! I might have missed Lucifer or may about to! Without waking up his sister, Setsuna grabbed his jeans and bolted out of the room towards the courtyard. One good thing about this night was that Kato wouldn't be here to sleep through their discussion. Though Setsuna was worried he might have missed the dark angel.

In the center of the courtyard where the famous fountain stood Lucifer guiding his finger across the watery surface.

"You're late. But I predicted that. Mad Hatter told me you were looking sleepy today. I trust she didn't bother you too much." He looked up staring at Setsuna with genuine curiosity.

So finally Setsuna learns how angels love. Basically the entire manga series is about love and love not returned. The best tragedy. Let's hope Setsuna will create a better answer for Lucifer this time. Three times meeting in a row creates a faint bond between the two which is bound to grow stronger. REVIEW!