I apologize for not updating sooner; I've been battling a migraine. Anyway here is the long awaited chapter 67.

The Undertaker is still thinking about the past. He has just witnessed Claude being called away after Lucifer's wife has made the accusation that Claude has been raping a maid and targeted their son. Lucifer naturally replies with anger.

What will happen when he learns the truth?

How will Claude respond when Sebastian asks him if he ever loved him?

What is Alex hiding?

Who is Allen Platt really?

I hope you enjoy,

~Kuro

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Chapter 67: The Rift Deepens with Lies

The Undertaker slowly looked out the window; Lucifer had been summoned back to the underworld. There was another rebellion, which had to be taken care of immediately. Grell was on the hunt for Alex, he had decided that the pair should use the spa before leaving. Ronald and William were missing in action; however he had a pretty good idea that they were together. He chuckled as he thought about the mass of hickeys which had appeared on the blonde's neck. He was completely clueless, which made him chuckle. "Silence," he mused, "Silence before the storm, just like that night."

Sebastian stood before the Undertaker; his eyes glowed with irritation and from what he could tell the young demon was well aware that his mother was up to something sinister. "Yes," he replied after a moment and Sebastian placed his violin on the leather top. He slowly walked over to the silver haired shinigami and looked at him. Sebastian placed his instrument on the table and glared at him, "What did she say exactly?" he asked, his tone was even darker than before. It was as though he was daring the Undertaker to attempt lying. The Undertaker honestly began to understand why Sebastian's mother was bent on harming him. When Sebastian wanted to he could exhort as much power as his father. The silver haired shinigami sighed and responded earnestly, "She claims that he is sleeping with one of the maids and," he paused and looked at Sebastian; he was gauging Sebastian's reaction, "As well as yourself," he finally said. Sebastian's eyes narrowed and the Undertaker watched as the slender young man straightened up and became serious, it was as though he were watching the demon lord himself prepare himself to address the other lords at counsel. The young demon was silent and then he asked slowly, "Did she state so or insinuate?" he asked. It was clear Sebastian was selecting his words carefully and attempting to keep a level head. Something which at that moment the Undertaker began to admire, "Insinuate," replied the Undertaker. He watched Sebastian swiftly walk across the room and pause before him, "Thank you," he said sternly before walking out the door. "He really is like his father," breathed the Undertaker as he turned and began to fallow him down the hallway. He became concerned of what would occur between the pair if no one were there to tear them apart.

Sebastian opened the doors to his father's study without warning and Lucifer was on his feet. "What is the meaning of this?" asked Sebastian, he had managed to keep his voice level. His eyes darted to Claude, and the Undertaker took note of the silence. Claude was on the floor, he had clearly been battered and Lucifer held Laviathan in his hand. "This stray you picked up has fucked around enough," barked Lucifer. Sebastian looked over to see Lucie, Hannah's sister standing beside his mother. She was smiling with delight at the beaten mess which was on bloody mess on the floor. Sebastian's eyes flickered and he looked at his father, "Explain," he demanded, his tone was even firmer than before. Lucifer lowered the green blade and looked at Sebastian, "I was informed that he was raping a maid and then you," he said, it was apparent that he was furious. The Undertaker looked at them in shock and was still, he looked down at Claude, there was very little left which could be used to identify him. "What evidence do you have, what could possibly support this?" asked Sebastian bitterly. He gestured to Claude who was lying on the floor, "Prove that he had intentions to do so," Sebastian demanded.

Lucifer was motionless and looked at his son, it was clear Sebastian had never challenged him before. "We may be demons, however not even we allow someone to be punished without a trial," said Sebastian; it was evident that he was well versed in demonic law. Lucifer looked at his son and then at his wife, "Where is your proof?" he asked after a moment. He slowly placed the blade back on its rest over his desk, his ruby eyes were locked on his wife. It was clear that he had become so swept away that it was impossible for him to think clearly when his heir was threatened. Lucifer's wife looked at Lucie and whispered, "Show him." Lucie slowly slipped off her apron and lowered her dress. Her skin was covered in bruises and cuts, Sebastian's eyes widened and he looked at Claude who had managed to slowly sit up. "Did you do this?" asked Sebastian, he looked as though Claude had betrayed him. Claude's golden eyes looked nothing like they usually did, they were dim and he looked as though he was clinging to consciousness by a thread. "Did you do this?" reiterated Sebastian. Claude looked up at him and then to Lucifer's wife. "No," he responded, his voice was soft however the same honest tone which he used with Sebastian still shined through.

Ruby red eyes looked into crimson as Lucifer and Sebastian looked at one another. Their gaze shifted to Lucifer's wife and then to Lucie. "He's lying, he did horrible things to me," she mumbled, "And then he wanted to take Sebastian." Lucifer looked at her and then at Claude, she did bear evidence however it wasn't sufficient. Lucie slowly slipped down her garter and Sebastian's eyes widened, Claude's seal was present. It shined in the light and was clearly valid, the Undertaker looked at Claude in confusion, there was no way Claude did this. He clearly loved Sebastian; however he wasn't going to force the one thing he desired to protect the most, the one thing which had given him a reason to live. "I have no choice Faustus," said Lucifer as he picked up the sword, "I will not have someone like you work in my house." Claude's eyes widened with fear and he looked up at Sebastian. He was searching for the young demon who had chatted with him in the past, and the Undertaker felt his heart twist slightly. "Wait, there is something I need to know," said Sebastian as he held his hand up to his father. Lucifer nodded and watched his son step toward Claude. His crimson eyes were filled with furry and he slowly squatted on the wooden floor, "Do you love me?" asked Sebastian softly.

Lucie stared in shock and Lucifer's wife bellowed, "That's irrelevant Sebastian!" Lucifer looked at his son and glared, Sebastian was acting like a fool. He wasn't a commoner who could ask that question. The Undertaker looked at the pair and waited for Claude's answer, "No," said Claude. There was silence and the golden eyed demon said once again, "No I never did." The Undertaker looked at him, he watched as the demon slowly took off his tie and slipped out of his shirt. He bowed his head forward and waited. Sebastian grabbed his shoulders and shook him, "It was a lie?" he asked. Claude was unresponsive, it was clear he would never tell the other demon, "Claude it must be," he cried as he shook him. Golden eyes were closed and Lucifer looked at his son in distress, "Undertaker, please escort my son out," he said slowly. The silver haired shinigami nodded and grabbed Sebastian by the arm, "No he must watch this," shouted Lucifer's wife. Sebastian refused to move, "Sebastian he had committed a crime, and must be punished," he said sternly. The Undertaker attempted to make him move only for a scream to rip through the air, however it wasn't Sebastian or Claude. "Fire!" it cried and Lucifer looked up immediately, "The mansion is on fire!" He looked down at Claude and placed the sword back on the rest. "How bad?" he asked as he stepped out the door, it was spreading quickly and he jumped backward, it was already in the hallway and ripping through the building. "Evacuate!" he shouted over the clamor to snuff it out. He dashed back into his study and said, "We have to go." However when he returned he saw his wife holding the sword, she had sliced into Sebastian's chest. "You!" he shouted in anger as he leapt at his wife.

She simply laughed as she swung the blade at her husband, "You should have never locked up Seiki or sent my lover away!" she howled. She looked crazed as she did this and just when Lucifer thought she would kill him Claude had managed to jump in the way and grabbed the sword. She looked over at him and smiled, "Lucie show Faustus what I taught you," she commanded. Lucie nodded and snapped her fingers, the fire in the fire place ragged out and Sebastian watched in horror as his father attempted to get away. "My lord take the young master and run!" shouted Claude as he attempted to protect the pair. Lucifer's long black hair trailed behind him as he grabbed his son, "No, Claude!" Sebastian screamed in terror, "Father no I have to save him!" he cried. He thrashed against his father's grip and the Undertaker watched as Lucifer vanished into thin air. Lucifer's wife swung at him once more with the sword only this time Claude managed to catch the gruesome blade. He tore the sword from his hands and spat a wad of blood into the fire. "You dared Seiki to touch my master, and then attempted to have his father kill me," he said as he grasped the hilt in his hand. "You are a disgrace," Claude's golden eyes narrowed as he spoke. His words were sharp and he looked as though he were going to tear her to shreds. Lucifer's wife leapt at him only for Claude to plunge the sword through her, blood filled the room and Claude stumbled backward, he had over exhorted himself. Lucie picked up the blade and was about to attack the fallen demon when the Undertaker intervened. His silver scythe blocked the blade and he asked, "Shouldn't you be leaving? Hannah is waiting." Lucie stared at him in shock and was about to protest when he pushed Lucie backward into the fire, "Get out of here fire starter, and tell Seiki that if he wants to continue breathing that he should run to exile," spat the Undertaker. Lucie dashed away and the silver haired reaper turned to the demon who was on the floor.

He slowly gathered his black robe and squatted down to his level. "Quitting doesn't suit you Faustus," he commented. Claude groaned, his eyes were closing and the shinigami realized that there was no way Claude would get away without assistance. He slowly looped an arm around Claude's waist and lifted him up, the mansion was burning and he looked at the demon, which was slipping in and out of consciousness. "Come on Faustus, let's get you somewhere safe, I can't handle Sebastian becoming heart broken over you," he said as he disappeared. He carried Claude through the streets of China and found an old porcelain master. He knocked on the door and was greeted immediately by the man. "I'm leaving him in your care, yes he is a demon, however he can no longer stay in the Underworld," said the Undertaker as he slowly allowed the elderly man to take him. The gentleman had soft gray eyes and a head of steel colored hair, "Why?" The Undertaker sighed as he followed the pair through the house. He watched the gentleman place Claude on the mat and replied, "He was charged with rape however he committed no such crime." The porcelain maker looked at the Undertaker and then to the demon who was badly beaten. He sighed and responded, "He's going to be a difficult one, I know it." The Undertaker chuckled and laughed, "You have no idea," he commented. The porcelain maker looked at the Undertaker and asked, "You will not stay?" The Undertaker was about to leave when he realized what the man was asking for, he sighed and slowly looked at him. "You're name hasn't appeared, I need you to do this for me. His lover believes he is dead, and when he's ready he will see him again," said the Undertaker as he looked over the book. "Until then he will need guidance," he commented as he snapped the book closed. The porcelain maker simply nodded and watched the Undertaker walk away.

Sebastian and Lucifer were standing on the hill, orange flames glowed in the sky as they watched their home burn. Lucifer straightened up and looked at his guard, "I want Seiki hunted down and slaughtered, contact the Shinigami and state that I will back them, however there are some things which we as demons will not stand for," barked Lucifer. Sebastian was kneeling in the grass as he watched his home burn, "Contact the other lords and state that we will be signing the contract, all who oppose will face the shinigami, I wash my hands of them," he said. Sebastian looked over at his father who had slipped into his role of authority. "You are so keen on saving everyone else, yet you let an innocent demon die," he shouted as he leapt to his feet. Sebastian crimson eyes were wide with rage. The Undertaker had just arrived when he noticed Sebastian throwing a left hook at his father. "I did what was necessary for us to continue the line," replied Lucifer hostilely. It was clear he wasn't going to budge, "Faustus was something worthless you picked up off the street, dressed as a butler and goofed off with," shouted Lucifer. The Undertaker was silent, he was about to tell Sebastian of Claude's survival only to witness this. "I allowed it because I thought it would give you incite into our world. However you wanted a companion!" roared Lucifer. It was clear he knew what his son was thinking, "I let you play your game, now it's time to grow up," spat Lucifer.

"She was right, you are week," Lucifer sneered before turning his attention back to detail. Sebastian dashed after his father an attempted to punch him only for Lucifer to wrap his hands around Sebastian's neck. The young demon stared in shock as his father lifted him off the ground by the throat, "You wanted to know if he loved you and would want to screw you," spat the demon and the Undertaker quickly intervened. "Luce, don't, he's your son," said the Undertaker through his teeth. Lucifer glared at him and hissed, "Mind your place reaper." The Undertaker glared and was about to slap Lucifer when Sebastian shouted, "If all you care about is a blood line then I will do the one thing I know which will hurt you the most." The Undertaker looked at Sebastian, "Don't!" he shouted as he watched the young demon pull the dagger from it's sheath. Sebastian smiled listlessly as he took the blade and slowly sliced his wrist. The blood fell on the ground and he laughed, "I will never return father, I vow that I will never step foot in that house again," he shouted. The Undertaker sprinted to Sebastian as he watched him weaver, Lucifer stood motionless, and he was clearly in shock. "Sebastian," shouted the Undertaker as he held the demon in his arms, the boy had returned to the fragile one who was almost take by Seiki. "Luce, do something!" the Undertaker demanded only to see the demon lord simply staring. He grit his teeth and shouted, "Luce!" The long haired beauty remained motionless and the Undertaker gathered Sebastian in his arms.

If Sebastian were to die it would cause major issues, however Lucifer didn't look like he was going to accept his son back. The silver haired reaper sighed and he vanished with the demon. "If I put you in the same country, perhaps you will meet one day," he whispered as he walked through the streets of the capital and arrived at the palace. "You will have to work, however I have a feeling you will be able to survive this," he whispered as he met with one of the emperor's advisors.

"Undertaker?" asked a familiar voice and the silver haired reaper was pulled away from his thoughts again. He looked up to see Grell standing before him, he hummed and looked at the beautiful red head. "What's the matter?" he asked sweetly as he held out his arms for him. Grell slowly took a seat on his lap and sighed, "I was just wondering if we could go for some tea," he commented. The Undertaker smiled and asked, "She told you off?" Grell shook his head and replied, "No they are preparing to return to London, she has to work." The Undertaker nodded and smiled, he had forgotten that Alex had to work. "Of course," he said as he slowly rose from his seat, well aware that some where not to far away was the couple which fate decided she would torture.

Sebastian looked at Alex and noticed the dark circles were becoming darker. "Al, when was the last time you slept?" he asked cautiously as he slipped his fingers under her delicate chin and tipped her face upward. He looked into her eyes and she huffed, "I slept last night, I just haven't been feeling rested," she commented. Sebastian shook his head and looked at Claude, "I'm fine guys, honestly," she replied. The pair still didn't look convinced and she sighed, "You can't protect me from everything, look I've just been drinking a lot of coffee lately." She looked down at her watch and commented, "Look if we don't get going we will miss our flight plan." Claude slipped his hand through his hair and it occurred to him that he hadn't been to work in a month, which wasn't going to go over well. "I need to pack my files," he commented as he walked out of the bed room, leaving Sebastian and Alex alone. He still didn't believe her, "Sebastian, I'm fine," she said before she turned to leave. "Al," said Sebastian softly, his voice was tender and he looked genuinely worried. "You would tell us if you were having nightmares again, wouldn't you?" he asked. She looked at him, she was hesitant, and there was no way she could tell him that her nightmares were of being devoured by a massive spider and the burning of the webs. Or seeing him sitting in the window looking lost, she couldn't tell him those heart breaking things. "Of course," she said with a smile, she silently apologized, she didn't want to lie. However there were some things she could never tell them.

She slowly turned and walked out the door, in truth her nightmares had been getting worse since the incident with Seiki. This recent series of events only amplified her fears. She slowly walked across the halls and noticed the triplets as they rushed through the hall to get everything packed. She sighed and smiled, she didn't think she would like them, however they had proven to be sweet. She opened the door to her room and she walked in. She could remember the Campbells sitting at her bedside, they had attended to her and yet they weren't related to her. Nothing made sense, she was lost. Claude and Sebastian treated her as though she was the most important thing in the world, yet they never told her what was really going on. "I can't keep doing this," she whispered. She was still having a hard time believing that Sterling was behind all of the attacks. He was always looking forward to her work, and she froze. "Sterling," she whispered and looked at the door. He was her first employer and she came to the realization that the only reason she had been hired was because of who she was. It was never about her work, it was only about who she was. The identity which Sebastian and Claude clearly knew about, "I'm tired of being in the dark," she commented as she reached into her pocket. In moments she had her phone out and was ringing Allen, "What?" he asked and Alex looked at the door nervously. "I need a favor," she said slowly. Allen was silent and she could tell he was still annoyed with her for not being back yet. She could imagine the look of disdain on his face. "What's in it for me?" he asked slowly.

Alex sighed and looked at her hands, "Allen, I have a feeling that once we find out what they are hiding you will get something very valuable out of it," she said softly. She hated doing this however they were never going to tell her, "What do you want me to do?" he asked. Alex smiled and looked at her pale reflection in the mirror, "Get Aberline to get a hold of Sebastian and Claude's emails, there has to be something in there," she said as she looked at the girl with large ocean blue eyes looking back at her. "Like what?" asked Allen with a note of confusion, it was clear he wasn't interested in this. "Who I am," she said slowly, she felt as though she were waking up in that hospital again and looking at Kimball. That moment where everything was in a haze and nothing made sense, "Is that a joke?" asked Allen sarcastically and Alex felt tears fall down her cheeks. "Please, I need to know," she choked and Allen was quiet. He groaned and responded, "Fine, just quit crying you look ugly when you do." Alex laughed and looked in the mirror, she never thought she was beautiful to begin with, "Thanks Allen," she said with a note of genuine sincerity. "Yeah okay," said Allen before promptly hanging up.

It was dark in London and Allen looked out the window of his apartment and smiled, as he dialed another number. He listened to it ring until someone had finally answered, "She has come to me for assistance, it seems Sterling failed," he said slowly. He laughed and looked out the window, "No she has no idea," he commented as he jumped onto the massive white sofa which sat opposite the wall. "Of course not, however I will tell her who she is," he commented as he stretched out on the massive piece of furniture. The cushions were soft as he felt them bend under his weight. "Naturally, they have no idea how far this goes," he commented, "I understand." There was another pause until Allen hung up, his eyes looked up at the massive golden flower hanging on his wall and he smiled, "Dad you would be proud, we are even closer than we were to before to destroying Lucifer and his son," he purred.