It killed him to see his precious Detective with Marcus Pierce. He tried to tell her who the lieutenant really is, but of course, why would she believe him? And he would've shot Pierce right through the head in front of her and let her see how he'd shrug it off in a minute or two. Lucifer decided to spare her anyway and spare himself as well. Chloe had good instinct. She would figure it out sooner or later, and the devil hoped it was sooner.

What to do about his feelings though?

Days went by slowly and each day he loathed Cain with every fiber of his being. He could do something, heck, he'd lock the miscreant in one of the doors in Hell, only if it wouldn't make too much noise in the mortal world, with Cain being one of the ranks. Lucifer showed up less in the precinct and she didn't fail to notice, but she was too enamored with the Lieutenant that she didn't give her partner the time of day and dismissed the behavior as him being his usual self.

Lucifer thought he had annoyed her enough to be ignored. This is when he discovers that the feelings he has for her are the reason of his vulnerability. He doesn't understand it at first, but the longer he stayed away, the less interested he became.

So, he goes back to Hell for a week, which was equivalent to a thousand human years. He became indifferent, learned how not to care and however impossible it may sound, he was able to relinquish all or part of his feelings for the detective.

What better way to test if it actually worked that he's no more vulnerable around her, was to put himself front and center and take the bullet.

Of course, he barged in the precinct looking for his partner and was told she was out on a sting operation to which was botched by a newbie the idiot Cain partnered her with.

Now the bullet. From a vantage point, he saw the suspect holler his weapon to the Detective and she was slow to react but well, Lucifer wasn't human so here he was, preventing her otherwise untimely death.

The bullet would have pierced his heart and kill him instantly, but all he felt was a nuisance of the impact it made and the now visible hole in his Armani.

Lucifer laughed like a maniac having proven his theory, and continued his approach while their culprit kept on pulling the trigger. He made no effort to stop, ignored the minor inconvenience of being hit and flicked his finger on the guy's forehead, the tip barely touching, because he could actually pop it's skull open if it landed full force. The poor guy got thrown a considerable distance, passed out even before he hit the ground.

He pulled his coat and rearranged it, dusted away an invisible lint and faced the panic-stricken woman.

"How did you...? He shot you. He couldn't have missed... Are you wearing a bulletproof vest? Right, that must be it."

Chloe chuckled nervously.

"No vest. Just me being the devil," Lucifer shows her the holes in his expensive suit, his skin visible upon closer inspection and no damn vest. Like she mentioned before, there was no way he could hide it under the suit.

"I've been telling you, Detective. Meh. I don't care if you believe me or not. Actually, go ahead and keep deluding yourself."

He clicked his tongue in utter annoyance "What am I still doing here?"

"You're different," Chloe stated as she frowned at his nonchalance. How long has it been since she last saw him? A week?

"I found out my immortality sitch is tied to my emotions, rather my deep feeling towards you,"

"Lucifer," This wasn't really the time for any confession.

"And those feelings are gone after spending a thousand years in Hell," Although Chloe was used to his metaphors, sort of, the first bit made her heart hurt, and God, why did it hurt? He went on anyway, not allowing her to speak yet. "It feels good to not have those anymore because it clearly hampered my jam. Now, I think this time is as good as any, to tell you that I can no longer be your partner."

"What?" Completely stunned, this was all she could tell him.

"I don't need you anymore."

It stung her more than anything. The same pain must've reflected in her eyes the way it did with Lucifer when she told him the exact phrase because, for a moment, there was hesitation. Or maybe she'd just imagine it.

"Aaaw, are those tears of joy, Detective?" He mocked. Chloe seemed to have come back to her senses that wouldn't accept this behavior that she slaps him. Twice.

He just laughs as if he was expecting her to retaliate the way she did.

"That didn't hurt at all. Do it again, one more time, Detective." He challenged with an edge of warning in his tone.

And when she positions her hand for the final slap, he catches it and grips her wrists tightly.

She winced at the pressure but doesn't give him the satisfaction of seeing her squirm.

"I believe that's enough, Ms. Decker." He flashes his eyes at her and she let out a sharp gasp as she tried to back away but couldn't because of his tight hold. "Fourth time I've spared you from the clutches of death and yet, this is what I get in return? But, no matter."

He finally released her, after seeing her terrified. Now he'd finally convinced her to see him for what he is.

"Hate to say I told you so." He smirked at her while she trembled, feeling trapped and frozen in place. "Well, for the sake of our former bond, or friendship if you prefer that term better, I shall make you a promise. I won't show you my devil face because I want you to keep your sanity," He paused for a moment. "So that you can watch it all burn."

Chloe felt her skin crawl at the menacing statement. This is not the Lucifer she knew.

"Lucifer, this isn't you." Despite her terror, she managed to tell him what was on her mind.

"How would you know? I used to say that I'm not evil, that I only punish evil, which was the truth, and yet you humans kept on dragging my name for all your shortcomings. 'The devil made me do it' nonsense. Well, I think it's time to live up to that title, don't you think?"

"Please," She begged this time, hoping she'd be able to pull him out whatever hole he'd dug himself into. But he sunk deeper.

"You will never see me again. For whatever it's worth, it has been my genuine pleasure to have served as your partner."

For a minute there, he seemed like he was back to his old self.

He unfurled his wings and vanished, leaving Chloe's mouth agape, trembling with fear.

"Luci," Amenadiel was by his side in the balcony. "What did you do?"

"Oh, I just ripped my heart out to get rid of those pesky feelings. I had to. Don't, say anything else. I don't need your lecture. Or your advice. Or you being the sappy, fallen brother. All I want you to know is that, you lot forced my hand. Now you're all going to regret you did."

The firstborn angel knew what his brother meant. His heart was Chloe. And he drove her away for good, therefore snipping whatever connection they had.

Mazikeen stomped her way up to the penthouse, threw her knife at him as soon as the elevator door opened, intent on beating her former lord to a bloody pulp.

But he caught the knife per usual, flicked it back at her and actually drew some blood before it landed on the bookcase. The demon knew the devil wasn't playing. She loved it when he's like this, but a part of her still wanted to kick his ass for what he did to her roommate.

Maze would have rushed him. However, she couldn't move from her spot like she was being held by something.

"Mazikeen," Lucifer hissed, "what is your purpose? What were you created for?"

She answered begrudgingly as if compelled.

"To serve and protect the Lord of Hell, and to torture souls for all eternity."

"Am I the Lord of Hell or not?"

"You are, My Lord."

"Good. First order of business my dear General, is for you to go back to Hell. Put things in order. It's time for the apocalypse."

Maze frowned. A few years back and she would have jumped for joy. She would love nothing more but to wreak havoc on God's creation.

"What about Chloe? Trixie? Dan? Linda? Your friends?"

"The devil doesn't have any friends, Mazikeen. Now, on with it. Preparations must be made."

The coldness in Lucifer's voice made the demon shiver.

"But,"

"Would you rather Lilith take on the responsibility?"

"No, My Lord."

"Very well."

Lucifer opens a portal to which Maze enters. He briefly looks up and says,

"Your move, Dad."

I don't want the world to see me
Coz I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

-Goo Goo Dolls

A/N: Is it weird…? I know the song was supposed to be a love song, but I think it's more of heartbreak song? Also, I have not seen the latest episode yet but from the spoilers, I already hate the last part but whatevs. Haha. Leave me a note? Thanks!