A day later, Lucifer sat on Chloe's couch and smiled at the group of people surrounding him. His family, "Well, looks like another power play derailed."
Amenadiel sat in the side chair, concern clearly showing on his face, "Yes, but Luci, there are others in the Silver City who might decide to take the archangels down. This could be just the start."
Michael sat on the floor, his arm around Ella, holding her tenderly, "I agree. Things are changing. Some of the changes are wonderful," He grinned at Ella silently assuring her she was a good change. Then he turned to his brother, "But other things are changing for the worse."
Lucifer gave him a smile tinged with anger. "Anytime those Celestial pricks want a fight, I'm ready. None of them are a match for us, brothers." He shifted a little so that Chloe could join him on the couch. "I'll let Amenadiel worry about it for now. I just want to enjoy the night."
Chloe smiled and snuggled into his side, "I agree. The night is too pretty to waste." She emphasized the word 'pretty' as she lifted the brand new pendant and platinum chain up from her neck so that it caught the light.
Trixie laughed, happy for her Mother. Ella, Linda and Maze immediately crowded around Chloe, for a better look.
"Oh, it's so beautiful!"
Chloe nodded in agreement, "It is, isn't it. It's a diamond, shaped like a tear drop, surrounded by the dark round stones that match Lucifer's ring."
Ella gave her a side-ways look, "Girl, that diamond is huge!"
Maze nodded in agreement, but her gaze locked on the small black stones. She stared until she caught the slight movement eddying below the surface of each. She gave Lucifer a shocked look, "Those are from the same source as your ring?"
"Yes, Mazikeen. Any objections?"
Maze's smile got larger and larger, until she hooted in satisfied laughter. "Not a single one." She gave Chloe a nudge, "Make sure you get him to tell you about those black stones, soon though."
Chloe gave Lucifer a worried look, "Do I want to know?"
He kissed her forehead, "Another night." He gave her a 'cat that got the cream' smile and moved to place an arm around her shoulder.
He glanced at his twin, noting the brand new boots on his feet. "Nice shoes, brother."
"Thanks, they're more my style and since Hell has been re-booted, I thought they were fitting."
Lucifer raised his glass and grinned at him, "Very. So here's to Hell ruled by the Council of Demons instead of one of us. May they reign for eternity!"
Linda shouted, "Amen!" and then laughed in embarrassment.
Chloe watched all their friends talking and laughing. She sighed in contentment as she angled her chin up to put her lips very close to Lucifer's ear, "I need to tell you something later."
He quirked an eyebrow at her and gave her his full attention. "What is it, beloved?"
"Remember the morning you gave me your light?" She searched his face, knowing that he did. "Well, along with your angelic gift, your human side was also working extraordinarily well that morning."
He stared at her, not understanding.
She rolled her eyes, "Never mind. I'll tell you later. Just know that we love you."
He smiled at the word love, then jerked upright to gape at her, "Did you say we?" His hand slid to her stomach as she raised both eyebrows and nodded slightly.
He raised his eyes skyward and whispered, "Oh God." Then he kissed her. His miracle was just beginning.
