Chicago

Two hours later, Andy and Nica arrived back in Chicago from the flight, and instead of going straight to the apartment, they visited the gun store they owned, just under their place. There, Andy was met by Ronald Tyler, having finished business at the camp in New Jersey.

"So how'd it go?" Andy asked.

"Fine, but a bit messy." Tyler confessed. "It took a goddamn grenade launcher from Kent to destroy the fucker. Karen and Glen figured out was killing kids in Springwood, and ended the nightmare. No pun intended, surprisingly. Kincaid tracked down the serial killer in Haddonfield, and he was transferred to the maximum security wing in Iron Heights, down in Keystone City. With that bastard's immense strength, the guards considered putting him in the metahuman wing."

"What, is he also a speedster?" Nica joked, having read about the Flash after their encounter with the Green Arrow.

"No, but his strength level rivals that of Grodd." Tyler replied, having also read up on Central City's hero. Then, looking over to Janice, he asked, "Who's the girl?"

"This is Janice." Andy explained. "She was originally possessed by the doll in the 60s, and we were able to pull her soul out of Hell for a second chance."

"How the Hell is she twelve years old right now?" Tyler asked, confused.

"When her soul was brought back, it must've brought her back before she was possessed by the demon." Nica said.

"Jesus." Tyler mused in shock. "So what's she doing here?"

"We were hoping you and De Silva could take care of her." Andy said. "I know you've always wanted a kid, but for some reason, you guys couldn't."

"I'd be happy to, Andy." Tyler replied, before greeting Janice. "Hi, Janice. My name is Ronald Tyler. I'm going to be your new… guardian. How do you like that?"

"I'd love it!" Janice cried, hugging Tyler.

"Kristen couldn't come?" Nica asked.

"No, she's still cleaning up the camp." Tyler answered. "Thank you guys. C'mon Janice. Time to see your new home." With that, Tyler and Janice left the gun shop, while Andy and Nica sat down for a minute.

"Do you ever want kids?" Nica asked.

"I would, but I'm afraid that something like Chucky, or worse, would go after them." Andy said. "So I don't think we can."

"I'm sure you'll protect them." A British voice was heard at the entrance to the shop. Andy and Nica spun around, weapons pointed at the sudden intruder. The man wore a fine black suit, had jet black hair, and in one hand was a levitating coin, a glass of whiskey in the other. "Please, we both know I'm not mortal right now. Not unless the detective is with me."

"Lucifer Morningstar." Andy greeted, holstering his gun. I take it John sent you?"

"Indeed, he did." Lucifer replied. "I know who, or rather, what, the demon is. Her name is Anuboll, hence the nickname Annabelle, and she's the older sister of Damballa. Where Damballa simply put the souls of mortals in dolls, she can actually possess objects herself."

"So now she wants revenge for what we did to her brother." Nica guessed, with Lucifer nodding.

"Yes, and she's even more enraged now that you destroyed one of her conduits." Lucifer said. "She'll be coming for you, and maybe that girl Janice as well. Speaking of which, when you brought her soul back, you left a void in Hell. And eventually, that void needs to be filled."

"Yeah, John already told us about that." Andy said. "From what I heard about the speedster in Central City, something similar happened with an alternate dimension prison that he had to fill after someone broke out."

"Trust me, Barclay, Hell is far worse than what the Flash had to face." Lucifer said darkly. "You'll have to make a choice real soon." As the Devil was about to leave, they all heard a crash, and black man with wings on his back fell through the ceiling and onto the gun counter.

"What the fuck?" Andy said, never seeing the man before. What caught his eye, though, was the fact that the wings were ripped, and the man was badly beaten.

"Amenadiel!" Lucifer cried. "What's happened?"

"A demon broke into the gates of Heaven." Amenadiel weakly said.

"Wait, this is Amenadiel?" Nica said, surprised.

"Yes, yes, now we need to move him somewhere!" Lucifer yelled, and he and Andy lifted him up and carried him to the upper apartment. "We have to help him!"

"No, Luci, I feel it's almost my time." Amenadiel said. "This was my final test from Father. But I need to tell you what happened first, before I finally die."

Flashback

Heaven

One hour ago

"Mom, grandma, look!" Alice Pierce called out to Barb and Sara. It had been years since they had died, and they were patiently waiting for their last relative, Nica, to arrive. "I can draw hopscotch with my fingers!" Sure enough, Alice moved her fingers on the silver looking sidewalk, and golden lines instantly appeared. Laughing with glee, Alice began hopping on the squares.

"I'm glad Alice loves this place." Ian said, walking over to his wife and mother in law. "I just wish we were back down there."

"Don't worry. Eventually, Nica will be with us again." Sarah said confidently. Suddenly, the family was approached by one of the angels in Heaven.

"Good afternoon, Ian, Barb, Sarah." The angel greeted. "May I speak with Alice?"

"Of course." Barb said. The angel nodded, and went over to Alice.

"Hi, mister!" The little girl said happily.

"Hello, Alice. My name is Amenadiel." The angel said. "My brother is a mutual friend of your niece."

"Your brother knows Aunty Nica?" Alice asked.

"Yes, she does." Amenadiel replied. "Last month, he had helped her and a close friend of hers destroy a doll. I'm guessing that you already know what that doll was."

"Chucky?" Alice asked. "He's gone, right? Aunty Nica killed him?"

"Yes, she did." Amenadiel reassured her. "And with help from a man named John Constantine, they made sure he would never return."

"I know John!" Alice exclaimed. "I talked with him last month! I asked him to tell Aunty Nica that I forgave her about Chucky, and he was wrong that there is a Heaven!"

"Believing in Heaven was a test for you, Alice." Amenadiel said. "It was to see if you would cast aside the lies of that doll, and have faith."

"Have you ever had a test, Amenadiel?" Alice asked.

"Yes. I once lost these wings for helping my brother." Amenadiel said, showing the girl his angel wings. "I had to go through a long trial of always having my brother's back to get these back, even in the darkest of times."

"And you passed?" Alice asked.

"Yes, but now, there is a new threat." Amenadiel said, walking over to a basin of water. Dipping his finger in, he and Alice saw Nica and Andy Barclay leaving a house in Rhode Island after confronting a demon.

"It looks like they already defeated what came after them." Alice suggested, frowning. "I didn't know Andy Barclay was there."

"He had helped your Aunt destroy the doll." Amenadiel explained.

"Does she know what he did?" Alice asked.

"No. Does she need to?" Amenadiel asked.

"No, I don't blame him." Alice quickly said, and Amenadiel nodded.

"Either way, the demon is not destroyed." Amenadiel continued. "It will find another vessel to use." As he finished, he and Alice heard a loud noise behind them. Turning around, Amenadiel was slashed across the face by the claws of the demon that attacked Andy and Nica.

"Alice, run!" Amenadiel yelled, but Alice was paralyzed in fear. Amenadiel tried fighting the demon, throwing a left hook, but the demon caught his fist, and twisting upwards, broke the angel's wrist. Screaming in agony, Amenadiel fell to the ground, and the demon slashed his chest multiple times.

"I'M HERE FOR THE GIRL." The being said in a hellish voice. "SHE WILL PROVE USEFUL TO MY PLANS." The demon then grabbed Alice by the scruff of the neck, and turned back to the fallen angel.

"AND JUST TO MAKE SURE YOU CAN'T COME AFTER ME…" The demon ripped apart most of Amenadiel's wings, causing the angel to scream once more. The demon laughed and left Heaven, the gates broken open.

"My God!" Barb yelled, as she, Ian, and Sarah ran over to Amenadiel's body. "What happened? Where's Alice?"

"I'm sorry…" Amenadiel said. "A demon… took her…"

"Oh God, not again…" Barb said, beginning to cry.

"Don't worry, I'll have someone bring her back." Amenadiel said, coughing up blood.

"WHO?" Ian asked.

"Nica." Amenadiel said, slowly standing up.

"Wait!" Sarah said, causing the angel to turn around. "If she has the chance, let her stay on Earth. She was too young to die." Nodding, Amenadiel used the last of his strength to fly down to Earth, crash landing into Andy Barclay's gun shop.

Now

"Oh God, no." Nica said, crying. Andy went over to comfort her, hugging his wife.

"I think that's who is going to fill the void in Hell." Lucifer guessed.

"This is all my fault." Andy said. "I shouldn't have brought Janice back. But we will get her back."

"Amenadiel, I know that we had our differences, what with you being a self righteous wanker that always kissed Father's ass, but you don't deserve this!" Lucifer said, tears forming. "Angels don't have souls, so if you die, you can't go to Heaven!"

"I know, Luci." Amenadiel said. "But I'm ready." A few moments passed, Amenadiel whispered something into Lucifer's ear, before the angel finally died.

"We need to find Anuboll, and fast." Andy said.

"I'd start at Charles Lee Ray's old home." Nica said. "Back when he got his human form back, maybe the doll was just left there."

"Are you sure you're not pulling that out of your ass?" Lucifer asked.

"No, but what choice do we have?" Nica asked. "We'll go. You should probably stay here and give your brother a proper farewell." Nodding, Lucifer picked up the body of his dead brother, and left the gun shop. Andy and Nica took some weapons, before leaving themselves for Lee Ray's old hideout.