A/N: Hello! I hope everyone had a memorable Memorial Day. Okay time to announce this: I have never in my twenty years of living, watched Supernatural. So none of the information or lore on Heaven and Hell is based on Supernatural. On that note, starting from this chapter (I may go back and edit the others) at the bottom before the replies there will be random entries called Codex. You don't have to read them, but they will help you give insight on the lore, rules, and history on Heaven and Hell in this story. With that, Review an Enjoy!

Story: Pinky Promise

Rated: T

Parings: BellaxEdward, AlicexOCxJasper (Polyamorous), CarlislexEsme, RosaliexEmmett

Summary: Bella should have asked how to pronounce Santa when she was younger, who would've thought she made a pinkie promise with the devil herself?

Chapter Warning: Language, Violence

You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it

-Margaret Thatcher

Chapter 12: Storm

"We should tell her."

Jasper looked up from an old history tome, to stare at Alice. "Tell her what?"

Alice, who was sitting next to Jasper, was flipping through fashion magazines when she spoke up. "We should tell her, how we feel. Edward was right, we can't hide it forever." A lip snagged through perfect teeth as Alice was deep in thought. Jasper hummed in agreement and closed his book. Wrapping an arm around Alice's waist, Jasper leaned forward to kiss the top of her head.

"You're right, but why don't we ask her out before we jump the gun Alice." He chuckled as he saw the small vampire nod in excitement, probably already planning how the date should go. A new voice then entered the discussion.

"Ugh, finally. You two have been holding this off for months now." Emmett had come down stairs and hopped on the couch. The man was avidly channel surfing as he heard the conversation between his brother and sister. "I can't wait to tease Lilith about it. I've been holding back all my jokes."

Alice scoffed playfully and crossed her arms at her sibling. "You mean innuendos, Emmett?"

Emmett turned around and stuck out his tongue at Alice, who returned the gesture the same way. Laughing Emmett turned back to the T.V as Alice rolled her eyes. She loved her big brother and the fact that he was rooting for she and Jasper to 'get on with it' with Lilith always made her heart swell, along with the other members of the family that supported them too.

"We can ask her tomorrow, when she comes over with Bella!" Alice chirped happily. Jasper chuckled and nodded, agreeing with his wife's assessment.

"Tomorrow then."

Alice beamed and kissed Jasper on the cheek before speeding over to Emmett on the couch.

"Alice! It's the big game!"

"Miami wins. Now suck it up, the season finale for Project Runway starts in five minutes."

"Lilith, you can't go through with this!"

Tamiel was speaking to Lilith, trying to make her seek reason and find clauses with in the challenge that was made between her and Azza. Word had spread through Hell, Purgatory, and even Heaven of the challenge for power that was made not even an hour ago. Lilith was in her chambers, getting dressed and ready for the traditional battle. She seemed to ignore Tamiel as she fastened a golden chestplate to herself.

"He poisoned you Lilith, he cheated! He has no honor! No-"

"I know, Tamiel!" Lilith snapped. Her physical appearance was at its usual demonic state, slitted eyes and her large curling horns. "I now know that everything he's done was a setup, I was too blind to see it!" she spat. Grabbing her leather bracers, she placed them on herself methodically. "The poisoned he used was of Tonie's, my deceased wife's creation. It's something that those bastard angels kept in stock after the rebellion. Weakening Fallen Angels enough to capture them or have the final blow. He had to have gotten it from an Angel up top, because there's no way to get it down here."

Tamiel watched in silence as Lilith droned on, putting on her armor piece by piece. Lilith attached the sheathes to her knives atop of her belt. "Lilith." He said. Satan looked at Tamiel, brow raised in question. If one looked hard enough, they could see the apprehension and fear within the devil's dark eyes.

"You can do this."

Lilith smiled grimly and walked up to Tamiel and clapped his shoulder in a comforting gesture. "Let's hope so." She said.

Tradition has dictated for eons, that when there was a disagreement between demons or Fallen Angels a challenge was to solve the problem. This can go for anything or anyone, including challenging a higher authority. A well known challenges that have made themselves be placed in the history books of Hell have been: Gomory and Onoskelis, a battle to see who was fit to guard the circle of lust. Malpas and Marbas, brothers who over a petty argument challenged one another to see who was the better sibling. Of course there was the most famous one, Lucifer and Lilith. A young Fallen Angel, who had recently just joined Lucifer's ranks. She was quiet, yet stubborn. She would talk of the wrong Lucifer was doing by trying to take over Heaven and take his seat at the Holy Throne. No one had the nerve to speak against Lucifer but Lilith did and she suffered for it. All remember the day Lucifer had stripped Lilith of her wings, taking away her status and pride.

It didn't deter Lilith, but instead made her stronger. She kept quiet for a few centuries, letting herself seem submissive until the fateful day she called the challenge. Lucifer laughed at the audacity, that one of his subjects had the nerve to challenge him? The King of Hell and soon to be Heaven. He decided to humor Lilith an concede to the challenge, he had to anyway. When the battle began, others in the crowd would say it was either the fastest or longest battle they've seen in their immortal lives. Somehow and someway Lilith had won, and the new ruler of Hell stood in the middle of the battle ring silent as ever but with a content smile placed upon her face.

Lilith knew that the fight she was going to face soon was not going to be an easy one. Azza may physically be a brute, his broad physique intimidating even the largest minotaur, but his mind was slick and cunning as a serpent. It's what made him deadly in a battle of wits and even more so in battle. The fight would be taking place in a specified arena, where everyone would be able to watch the event. Lilith could feel the stares of her subjects as she walked through the corridors of Hell. She would have to go all out on this battle, let be quick and done with. The longer she fought, the faster the poison would work and the more tired she would become. Not an ideal plan especially if she didn't want to be pummeled to death by Azza.

She could hear the roars of excitement coming closer and closer with each step she took. She could smell the musk of sweat and lust for battle. Something like this hadn't happened in centuries and the populace was showing their encouragement. When Lilith entered the arena the yells were deafening to her ears. She spotted the other guards of the multiple circles of hell, Lilith was fighting for them too. If she lost, their lives and purpose would be on the line, just for showing loyalty to her.

Lilith spotted Azza in the middle of the circle, looking as smug as ever. As usual his attire lacked a proper chest plate, instead a single iron pauldron graced his right shoulder and heavy greaves attached to his bottom half. In both of his hands a large warhammer was his weapon of choice. He stood tall, withered wings extended slightly to be intimidating and show his confidence. Lilith narrowed her eyes at this, the bastard set this all up. Making her run all over the world, chasing demons and other betrayer's for information. He made her become slightly paranoid and exhausted so when that opportunity knocked, Azza took it by kicking down the door.

Now the two stood infront of each other waiting for the proctor to begin his announcement.

"You made a grave mistake challenging me, Azza. Do you forget what happened to Lucifer centuries before?" Lilith bared her sharp teeth at the Fallen Angel, whom, with a tilt of his head gave her a condescending grin.

"Oh I do Mistress. I was there. It was a mistake to let you, a pathetic waste of space to rule and weakening the glory of Hell for so long," He chuckled, a bass sound that seemed to vibrate throughout his exposed chest. "I do have to thank Ezekiel for the poison he lended me. Once I win, Limbo will be restored to its true purpose. The screams and cries of unbaptized children will grace the first circle once again."

Lilith's dark eyes widen at this revelation and she almost lunged at Azza right there with thousands of watchful eyes placed upon them. Luckily for Azza, the proctor for the challenge began to speak.

"Denizens and subjects of Hell! A challenge has been issued on this day! Between Azza, Guard of the Seventh Circle and Lilith, Ruler of Hell!" Shouts and chants reverberated throughout the arena as the challengers were announced. "Because of the circumstances if Azza wins this challenge the title of Satan will go to him and he will become our new king!"

The proctor turned to face the two opponents, staring each other down. "You know the rules," he states. "The battle is over if one of you yields or is killed in the process." The proctor bows to what might be the last time to his Queen and nods to Azza. Once he left the arena they had five seconds before the battle began.

Five

Lilith took several steps backwards, giving her self space between her and the brute of a Fallen Angel.

Four

Calloused hands graced the pommels of her daggers, ready to unsheathe at any moment.

Three

Green eyes met slitted black.

Two

Lilith inhaled, filling her lungs with fresh air. An image flashed through her mind, only for a moment. It was her with Bella and the Cullens laughing together. Her heart clenched.

One

She exhaled.

It had been a day and Bella was starting to worry. For the teenager it was hilarious for her to be worrying about Satan's health, but here she was, laying in her bed on a Sunday morning and biting her nails out of habit. Lilith told her it wouldn't even take a day and she found some relief when Angela called her last night and said she had gotten the best sleep she had in months. So Bella deducted it was a job well done and waited for Lilith to pop in any second in her room.

She never did.

So now Bella was a little freaked out. Was she hurt trying to contain the Terror? Or maybe she just had some business to do in Hell afterwards. After a few more minutes of worrying she sat up and ran a hand through tousled brown hair. Bella nearly screamed when she heard tapping at her window and saw Edward. Sighing in relief, she got up to opened the obsession that was blocking her boyfriend, knowing damn well if he wanted he could've just pried it open.

Edward gave his mate an apologetic smile for startling her and Bella just rolled her eyes and gave him a kiss. "Next time you see me zoning out, wait until I'm up and about or doing something before you knock." She said. The vampire chuckled softly and nodded before moving to sit on her bed.

"Are you coming over with Lilith today?"

Bella froze for a brief moment at the sudden question but continued her process of picking out clothes to wear for today.

"For sure. Lil had to run some errands today so she might be over late."

"Do we need to pick her up?"

Bella smiled at his consideration and shook her head. "You're sweet, but no I don't think so. She'll text me, or Alice or Jasper when she's ready." That should give Lilith time to get herself situated if there were some unexpected problems she had to take care of. It was getting harder and harder for Bella to make up some excuses for Lilith not being able to come over to see the Cullens during the weekend, especially so abruptly.

"Now go, I'll be over later. Let me get dressed." Bella shooed Edward out her window, before Edward could get out the frame he turned quickly to give Bella a kiss on the cheek.

"I love you." He said quietly and Bella's heart swelled.

"I love you too." She said and with that Edward was gone. Closing the window, Bella flopped back onto her bed just as Anubis appeared from under her bed. The hellhound whined as his snout bumped Bella's bare foot. Looking up, Bella stared at her dog and sighed.

"I know boy, I'm worried for her too."

Later on when Bella came over to the Cullen household with Edward, she noticed how Alice and Jasper seemed nervous. If that was even possible for vampires, her boyfriend had soon told her that they were finally planning to ask Lilith out when she came over. Bella herself became excited and nervous for different reasons. Excited because her friend would be with people who loved her dearly once more, but nervous because she didn't even know if she would show up today as promised.

Bella also was aware of the looks Rosalie was giving her. Considering that she now knew Lilith's secret the blonde was now aware of Lilith's sudden absence. In fact Rosalie called Bella over to her garage, something about letting her look at the junkpile that was her truck.

"Where's Lilith?" Rosalie immediately asked once they were a sensible distance away from the family.

"I'm not sure." Bella shrugged "Sometimes she can be gone unexpectedly when issues pop up in Hell. But even then, she makes sure she texts me or even Alice and Jasper ever since Alice chewed her out way back when."

"Do you think something happened?"

Bella barked a short bitter laugh.

"How am I supposed to know? She's Satan Rosalie, she really doesn't have an obligation to tell us where she is and what she's doing every moment of the day. It's why I worry so much, especially with all the shit she's been dealing with."

Rosalie's brow rose at the uttered curse from Bella's lips and she herself sighed. "Jasper and Alice were going to pop the question to her today."

"You make it sound like marriage."

Rosalie scowled, but no malice showed in the expression.

"In a way it is, she is their mate, thats a bond more powerful than marriage for vampires." Bella sagged at this and nodded.

"Right I knew that, from Edward…" she trailed off "Look, if I don't hear from her by the end of tomorrow, I'll let you know. For now we need to try and distract the others so they don't get too suspicious."

Rosalie crossed her arms and nodded in agreement, before kicking Bella out of the garage. Bella was relieved in a sense to have another person know who Lilith was. She was at the breaking point of lying to the ones she loved. If Lilith doesn't show up tomorrow, they would be in big trouble.

It was Monday evening and Bella was officially worried. It didn't make it any better that there were strong thunderstorms going on all day. The sounds of thunder were so sharp and loud Bella was afraid the ground would crack from the sheet vibration of the noise. Her friends were saying how it looked like all week it would be this way with no sign of it letting up through the weekend. It made Bella more suspicious if possible, but she warily brushed it off as global warming.

Alice and Jasper were irate, to say the least. Alice was mildly upset that Lilith didn't show up to their house yesterday. The family denied her accusations of them texting Lilith of she and Jasper's plans. Jasper himself was quiet, more reserved. The similar behavior that Bella saw when she first met him and during the month of Edward's unexpected Denali trip. It was unnerving, the couple was more quiet as if a silent anger washed over them. Bella did her best to sooth Alice's anger and slight hurt, but nothing would deter the little vampire. At times Bella would see her checking her phone every now and again to see if she got a reply or anything really from Lilith. Bella knew that she was more frustrated and worried because she couldn't even see Lilith, so Alice was literally in the dark.

Now Bella was home, she was supposed to be doing her homework but her mind drifted to her best friend. Lilith would always tell her if she would be gone for a couple of days, not just disappear out of thin air; and ever since Alice chewed Lilith out of leaving her phone at home from the whole James incident, Lilith would send a text or call either of them to let them know she was fine.

The room was dark and gloomy, thanks to the dark stormy clouds that graced the outdoors. It was raining bullets as well, but Bella couldn't find herself relaxing at the sound of the pelting water against her window pane. She turned her head and looked down next to her desk as she heard a soft breath release from Anubis. Her dog was curled up on top of Bella's spare pillow, ears perked and alert as he listened to the rolling thunder and rain from the outside. Bella had this idea in her head for a while now, she could send Anubis to find Lilith. She was only hesitant because she wouldn't know if Lilith was in the midst of working and she couldn't be bothered.

Bella contemplated on this option for a few more moments before nodding to herself. Making her decision finale and valid.

"Anubis."

The hellhound lifted and tilted his head. Bella turned in her seat and lowered her hand to pet the top of Anubis' head. "Hey boy, can you go find Lilith for me? To make sure she's alright?"

Anubis wagged his tail and licked Bella's palm, before stalking into a dark corner and melding into the shadows. It wasn't even an hour when Bella noticed Anubis' presence return. As soon as she heard his pained whines, Bella immediately stood up and found him in the dark corner he left her and hour before.

"Anubis! Oh what happened?" She kneeled down in front of him and noted his torn fur and scratched that were already healing. Anubis kept whining and his ears were pressed down against his skull. Bella felt dread fill in her chest, if Lilith was in Hell and Anubis came back injured, something was very wrong.

Lilith had lost.

It was obvious considering her state. Stripped down to a tunic and trousers and chained to a wall within the bowels of Hell. She found that she could care less, Lilith could rest easy knowing that she willing lost to protect the ones she loved.

"Just do it already." Lilith hissed. "Kill me, if that's what you wish."

The battle had gone on longer than Lilith had planned. Azza was smart, letting her adrenaline and energy be exhausted as he moved forward and Lilith barely had time to counter attack as swing after swing from Azza's hammer kept her on her toes. Hours had passed as the game of cat and mouse was played out. Lilith was able to get a few knicks in, but as she felt the effects of the poison rush through her, she began to act irrationally. That proved fatal, as one wrong step led her chestplate being caved in from the force of Azza's weapon and her lying on her back gasping for breath.

"Oh no Lilith, I'm not going to kill you as much as I want to. You're going to yield and I'm going to make sure you live to see my power and strength bring Hell back to it's former glory." Azza stood over Lilith a lecherous grin place upon his face.

Lilith spat black blood on his feet and looked up defiantly. "I will never yield to you."

"I think you will, when your precious human's life is on the line." Azza chuckled.

Lilith saw red as she screamed in rage and lunged at Azza tackling him to the ground. She found a small bout of strength as she clawed and punched the Fallen Angel. Azza was not caught by surprised for long as he roared back at her, his much larger body removed hers from his own as backhanded her and reversed their positions. Large hands squeezed her neck and as Azza spoke spittle covered Lilith's face.

"You will yield!" he growled. Lilith grabbed at his hands, trying to pry them off her. He was crushing her, she couldn't breathe. Thankfully Lilith felt the pressure ease from her neck, obviously Azza figured out that she has to speak to follow his command.

Lilith closed her eyes, she knew she had lost long before this match started, Azza had planned this event perfectly. She felt her eyes burn, knowing what's to come.

"If I yield to you, you must give me your will not harm Bella or her family." Lilith saw Azza's eyes brighten, he knew he had won this.

"As the new king, I give you my solemn word no harm will come to your human." Breathing out Lilith nodded.

"I yield!"

When Lilith felt the ancient power of Satan leave her, the pain was second to when her wings were stripped from her. She had watched curling into herself in pain and prone on the arena floor as Azza raised his hands in victory, curled horns growing on top of his head and flame alit between him, marking him as the new ruler. She wished that Azza would've killed her, then at least she wouldn't have to feel anymore.

It was a blur, but Lilith remembered being dragged by two guards to the deep depths of hell. Her armor stripped and thrown into an old cell. The worst part of the whole thing is that Azza was still giving her that blasted poison, orally now. As if he knew if she was full strength she could escape easily and challenge him again. He was a coward and dishonorable, unfit to rule. Now it wasn't her problem, Lilith''s main concern was if she should close her eyes or not. If she did the dreams would come, she was sure of it. If she didn't she would be driven mad by the hallucinations she was seeing thanks to the doses of poison in her system.

She was so tired and in pain, she wanted to scream and struggle but she didn't have the energy. Ironically the screams of tortured souls soothed her own aching one. Before Lilith had realized it, her tired eyes had closed shut.

Codex Entry: Fallen Angels

Since the fall of the Angel Lucifer, many more have followed in his foot steps. Angels who no longer saw the glory of Heaven or their purpose turned their backs on their Lord. Each Fallen Angel is known to follow Satan as they did to God in their previous lives. Unlike the elite Archangels who lead parts of Heaven, there are the eight guards of the circles who act as commanders and keep order with their assigned souls. It is said that each Fallen Angel's name describes their purpose an behavior. One can not be sure as there have been many who've defied their name sake, such as Zepar, Naamah, and Lilith.

Replies!

BleckBah5956: I'm afraid you're pleads were unanswered my friend! I apologize but its all part of the story! I'm so glad you look forward to new chapters, I'm trying to pump them out as fast as I can!

blackcat711: I sent you a PM, so I'm unsure if you've read it or not! If not I'm going to reply to you here and you can ignore that PM! Satan is a title, the bearer of this title has the power to control Hell along with its other perks. That title can be taken as easy it is to be given. Lucifer was King and Ruler of Hell before Lilith dared to challenge him and won. The same with Azza to Lilith. Fallen Angels are on equal ground for power and skill, how they use it and be effective with it depends on the fight. I explained in this chapter why the stab wound and poison affected Lilith as well so there's that. Over time more lore and information will be revealed to give you a better picture of how this world works. The Codex entries will help and just keep in mind: I know absolutely nothing about Supernatural so nothing here is based on Supernatural. I thank you for taking your time to review!