The song here is "Lone Wolf" by Jadea Kelly

Lone Wolf

When Gabriel arrived at the mansion, after several corridors and nearly getting lost, which getting lost in Hell was not an option, he stood frozen at the stunning view. The mansion was nothing like he expected. It was amazing architecture with beautiful sculptures – of course, it was all fitting for Hell. It was so intimidating, but beautiful. He could imagine although one was struck by fear, they wouldn't be able to turn away.

He stepped forward and just as he got to the large doors, which were also intimidating, they opened and revealed a smug looking Knight with the Mark of Cain. He stood there like a model revealing his perfect physique and his dashing good looks. Then, he blinked and his eyes turned black as he grinned.

"Hello, Gabriel." He said and blinked his eyes back to normal, as normal as the eyes of a demon get – with a dark glimmer of mischief worse than what he had seen in Nerilla's eyes. His voice was smooth, as if he was seducing a vulnerable young maiden. Typical egotistical Knight of Hell.

"Nikolai." Gabriel said with a small smile. Nikolai was so sure of himself he could pass as the son of Pride, the Deadly Sin. As Gabriel approached with caution, the Knight didn't step aside to invite him in, as if trying to daunt his guest, despite that cute plastic ring on his hand – which would be very wise not mention.

"Heard you wanted to protect Clara and Keara." He said and then he lost all the friendliness in his face, if he even had any to begin with. "What? I'm not up to your standards?" he asked and Gabriel was formulating a plan of action as he spoke to Nikolai. He had to figure out a way to show he was on the same side and that he didn't belittle Nikolai's position. Oh yes, although Nikolai was mischievous, he was also very dangerous. Newsflash: the First Blade kills anything and everything.

That old jawbone in Nikolai's hand could kill anything, including angels. It was the most fearsome weapon and it was nowhere to be seen. Did Nikolai have it hidden on his person or was it elsewhere? It was probably the same question other demons had asked themselves. Maybe the Knight did it on purpose as to intimidate.

"The angels don't expect –" he began, raising his hands in a sort of subservient manner, but the Knight chuckled and stepped aside.

"Just messin' with you." He said and gestured for Gabriel to come in. "So defensive." He added as the Archangel stepped through the doorframe. "Don't be afraid of my stunning muscles, even if their bite is worse than their bark." He concluded and Gabriel glanced at him with a grin and a glimmer of mischief in his eyes.

"Yes, that's exactly what I fear." He replied with sarcasm that got Nikolai to chuckle again.

He smacked Gabriel on the shoulder as they walked in, as if he had the Knight's approval. However, Nikolai was going to put down some ground rules, like he couldn't be within five feet of Keara or he'd get one Hell of a punch to the face. Gabriel glanced at Nikolai, knowing that he wasn't just overprotective of the child, but he had strong emotions for her, as much as he had for her mother. He was a dangerous demon with the Mark of Cain, and yet this child had melted the heart of those around her, especially Nikolai. Gabriel could see that he reserved all of his softness for her and everyone else got this smug arrogance. Lucky them.

Then, Nikolai showed him the house and he grinned as the Archangel was impressed at the mansion. He told Gabriel the story of Crowley building the mansion for Clara, without mentioning that it was an apology for snapping at her. He even left out the fact that he had painted sigils onto the walls before construction was complete; sigils that would protect his family at the drop of his blood or permanent lockdown at his death. No angel needed to know that little detail.

"Almost human of him." Gabriel said and Nikolai grinned darkly as he glanced over. If looks could kill, Gabriel would have been sliced and diced, but Nikolai didn't seem angry.

"Don't let him hear that." Nikolai replied and moved on. "Clara gave him a beautiful daughter with a darkness like his own and he felt that she deserved better than an apartment." He added and glanced at Gabriel with a smirk. "Is it almost human of him if he wants to cherish his Queen and give his daughter a wonderful home where she can grow safely?" he concluded and the Archangel just grinned, as if the sentiment shattered the stereotypes he held against the King of Hell.

"It's a beautiful place." Gabriel said, taking in every detail during their walk around the mansion. Nikolai nodded in agreement.

Yeah, it was a beauty; it reflected Clara perfectly: regal, strong, impressive and beautiful. Nikolai knew he could trust Gabriel because the Archangel respected the Queen of Hell and her child. He also respected Crowley and he knew his place around the Knight of Hell. They were going to make a good team.

Now that Gabriel had his full approval, Nikolai tapped his shoulder hard, receiving this slightly insulted expression at being so brutally handled.

"Now, your surprise." Nikolai said with a smirk that made Gabriel suspicious. Not words you want to hear in Hell.