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Their three days in the living world during Samhain Eve or now known as Halloween in the modern Sense. Exciting for Aurellia when she agreed to certain rules she and to follow. Along with a charmed ring to wear to hide her demonic traits. Before she was released into the masses by Elaine with Valeris beside her.
"I never knew," Elaine recalled, Aurellia counted down the days, "How much she looked forward to this."
"Day Serenity and you came into her life," Valeris recalled, "She's enjoyed each moment of it."
"Even dead," Serenity grew inpatient, "You two haven't changed."
"Maybe that's for the best." A familiar voice turned Serenity's head.
Her eyes turned to an older version of Wyatt with more build and greyish hair. He was surrounded by his hounds with phantom looking Fenerir among them.
"You look like dad," Elaine saw their late dad in him, "Minus the gruffness and haunter acoustic."
"Age looks good on you." Valeris chimed in.
"Looks like you haven't changed," Wyatt looked at Valeris, "What do you go by now?"
"Konstantin is fine until you join us." Valeris stepped forward.
Two shared an old shake turned into a hug before Elaine cut in to also hug her brother. Soon it ended for him to hold Serenity and just bask in her presence. His forehead coming to rest on her own not caring it was cold as ice. She happily smiled in her own way to see the face of a man she loved. Memories they shared of their life together flooded her mind. How they carried on Konstantin's work and Elaine's memory after they left them.
"My caduceus," Wyatt used his old nickname for Serenity, "How I missed you."
"You big softie," Serenity blushed, "I've missed you also."
"You still smell like antiseptic solution and latex gloves." He inhaled her scent.
"How's your heart?" Serenity asked, reaching toward Wyatt's chest.
"I am on medication now." He sadly answered her.
Elaine and Valeris were filled in by Wyatt about how weak his heart had gotten. Despite getting more active in his later years and getting into a healthier diet. Only got him so far before he wasn't put on pills for newer problems.
"Doctor says it's a miracle I am still alive." Wyatt sadly sighed.
"At least have you kept your promise?" Serenity promised.
Out of his pocket besides three morning lockets modeled after late friend, late sister, and late wife. He pulled a painted tile coated in a glass box. on each side were the two children Serenity and he had together after marriage.
"Kostya and Ellie have grown to be fine young adults." He showed them.
Valeris was surprised Serenity had children with someone while alone gotten married. Which she explained wasn't all that bad with Wyatt as a partner in life. He supported her no matter what was tossed at them through the years. Wyatt admitted he liked how she dressed and her sense of humor. Along with many other parts of her that got her asking Him to shut up. Elaine happily looked over the tile to notice Wyatt's children. His son had his features with Serenity's coloring in his smile. While his daughter looks like Elaine with Serenity's coloring and smile.
"Are they both in the medical field? Which one is the haunter? Who took over the bar?" Elaine had so many questions.
"Both children are medical educated and trained, just Kostya followed in my footsteps while Ellie followed her mother." Wyatt explained, "Corbeau and Hepizebeh took over the bar."
He ended up taking them throughout the city that changed for three days they were with him. Police station they once visited on a daily basis had changed. Where they found out sons of Clocca and certain Lieutenant worked. Amazed Elaine since Clocca never really spoke about her life with the Lieutenant. Valeris and Serenity knew what to ask Clocca once they returned. Had them moving on where Valeris and Serenity used to live. Their homes were turned into historic landmarks thanks to Wyatt. Which Elaine found most surprising and sad at the same time.
"Mrs. Richards left the property to me and I couldn't bring myself to sell it," Wyatt sighed, "Now the place is known as the home of a famed detective and his doctor associate."
They had to take a break for Wyatt, sake of his heart not to be strained after all their walking. Elaine fetched him something to drink as Valeris and Serenity sat with him.
"You need to be more careful." Serenity took his hand.
"I fear …." Wyatt squeezed her hand back, "I'll be joining you sooner than later."
"Would be good to have someone that could do their job," Valeris added, "Not that I am in any rush to have you among us."
Wyatt ended up laughing as he reclined in his seat to carry on conversation with Valeris like old times. Two got into it like olden time, over morally of one's life and How one should weigh their deeds in life against their actions. Examples the two would get into were so detailed, that Serenity and Elaine watched.
8*8
Older versions of Corbeau and Hephzibah greeted Aurellia when Dera served her a drink. Two were happily greeted by the princess while she asked which one was which. They went on to introduce themselves with their familiar appearance.
"I am Corbeau and this is Cornelius." He drew attention to an European Cobra casually coiled around his neck.
"Hephzibah and Malus." She held a massive black and silver furred, large domesticated cat breed in her arms.
"This is a first for me," Aurellia was surprised by what she saw, "Your first witch pairing with animals as magical guides."
"We prefer to call them familiars." Corbeau looked at his cousin.
"Since we're of mixed heritage," Hephzibah explained, placing Malus down, "We somehow gained a partner on our magical journey."
Aurellia forgot her drink to be allowed to pet the snake and stroke the enchanting fur of Maine Coon. Sharing how her newly acquired sister- in- law allowed her to come alone. This was where she was shown the family shrine set up to honor their ancestors. Elaine and Konstantin pictures were among the ones of family members.
"We follow the old ways of Samhain," Two explained, "We miss them and wish them good fortune in the afterlife."
"Elaine says the same about you." Aurellia spoke of her
"Wait." Corbeau needed to check something.
He ended up waking to the back rooms to fetch one of his late grandfather's old books when reminded of the entry. Had him return to put the book down and show a hand drawn picture of hell royalist.
"Princess Aurellia Violante is the second born of Lilith and Lucifer," Hephzibah read the beginning of the paragraph about her, "…"
"I never like how they depict my hair." Aurellia looked at the entry.
"How long are you visiting?" Dera asked.
"Witching hour of Nov 2nd." Aurellia recalled.
She then nursed her drink for a few hours when she walked Wyatt with familiar faces. Where she met the famed Wyatt when invited to stay for the next three days of Samhain. She happily accepted with a tail giving away her mood for the rest of the evening. Learning Corbeau and Hephzibah had young adult cousins in the form of Wyatt's children. Both were accomplished medical professionals that graduated medical school early. News about Wyatt's heart condition followed among memories. Smiles took place, the scrapbooks being cracked open and memories following.
"Candied fruit and home made chocolates." Aurellia adored sweets she was allowed to eat.
"Have as much as you want," Dera offered, "I made plenty."
This distraction had Wyatt turning down homemade treats when offered by Aurellia. Stating he was on a strict diet that didn't allow him sugar of any kind. Sadden Aurellia to only learn about his weak human from her brother. Had her reach out with glowing hand to the center of his chest.
"By Earth and Air,
By Fire and Wind,
So shall you hear my call.
Powers of birth and rebirth.
Heal his body and mind." Aurellia chanted echoed when Serenity took his hand.
He felt his heart weakly gaining a strength he thought long since lost after lost case. Had Valeris ready to remind his sister to not pull stunts like this when in the human world. Had Elaine stopped him when he watched Aurellia pull her hand away.
"I don't know how long I gave you," She admitted her healing magic wasn't strong, "Candy?"
"Just don't do that again," Wyatt needed a minute, "Deal?"
She shook her head before the next three days flew by for them until they returned. Aurellia had some much to talk about and candy from Wyatt to feast on. Wiggle in her tail was enough to tell anyone her positive mood.
"Seems your plan was successful." Valeris praised Elaine.
"Up for a repeat next year?" She asked him.
"I am going to need to think." He informed her.
Back to everyday life they two returned with one gift hanging up in the public area of the mansion. Hand painted portrait of their Night Mare colt near Serenity's newly placed one. Clocca greeted them when she was watching the paintings being hung.
"There goes the surprise." She greeted them.
"I can't believe they came," Elaine was excited, "What do you think?"
Where she found someone that could paint such life size portraits didn't amaze him. Since they did an excellent job capturing everyone's likeness in each one. Including the couple pieces that were quickly scattered. When their hellcats came running toward them with Goleon quickly following them. Lucian was the one nuzzled against Elaine while Lilium swarmed Valeris.
"I am never going to miss this." Elaine reached toward Lilium.
"Hello to you as well." Valeris stroked Lilium's fur.
Pur he earned fromd to her when she closed her eyes and leaned into his talons. Convinced him about a small change starting the next day during his duties. Beside him wearing a custom collar matched his attire was Lucian. Lilith and Aurellia welcomed the Displacer Beast throughout the day. Lucifer still needed time to warm up to his son's choice in a pet. Finding a Displacer Beast named after his wife was as close as the grandchild he was getting. Throughout the day, Lucian was a great way to pass the time. Way he laid between the throne roared when some spoke past their time limit.
"What does he eat?" Lucifer asked his son.
"Mostly prepared meat dishes and assortment of vegetables," Valeris recalled his diet, "Along with whoever trespasses on to the estate, which they haunt and stalk until caught."
8*8
Valeris surprised Elaine with an anniversary gift in the form of a native and modern species of hellcat. Transparent flesh was illuminated by fiery blood and bioluminescence bonds. Wore a midnight blue ribbon around his neck in the shape of a bow.
"He's no bigger than a tiger cub," She cooed, "What's this about?"
"A promise." He watched Lilium and Lucian welcome the kitten.
"For what?" Elaine asked with growing concern, "Didn't I tell you I am content."
"So have I," He assured her, "Since being reunited with you."
He ended watching their newest addition wobble across the floor toward the base of Hoo Hoo's perch. Weakly roaring toward the owl far above him on a branch shaped perch. Lilium and Lucian lazily watched him from where they lay before the fireplace.
"What's this promise?" Elaine wondered.
"Someday," He reached to take to her hand, "I want us to become parents."
"Just not now?" She smiled.
Before he could answer her, she had to act quickly in getting their new addition to halt. Before he tried knocking over the perch to get to Hoo Hoo on top. Lilium was the one that scooped up the kitten and carried him over. Dumping him in between her and Lucifer before the giant fireplace. Little one yawned when nuzzled by one when he ended up falling asleep.
"Eris," Elaine reached out to Valeris' face, "Come here, I still need to give my gift to you."
"Hmm." He felt the way she combed her fingers through the feathers of his wings.
He allowed her to push him down onto the cushions of the sofa with his arms wrapping around her. Coming to wear a smile that mirrored the other before their lips came together. Become a norm for them when away from the public eyes of citizens and sinners of hell. A new legend about this veiled beauty echoed as the prince's bride was shared. Who would give him two sons in the form of fraternal male twins in distanced future. Eldest was born by a few seconds with Lucifer's pale complexion and Elaine's physical traits. Carried the more Demonic appearance unlike his younger twin born after him. Who looked more like their mother in appearance with STRONG human features. Inheriting their father's wings with the most beautiful plumage and tail. His horns curled backwards behind his ears until he was 16, when they stopped growing. Both would become quite handsome in their own right with their father's intelligence. Inheriting their parents magical and scientific knowledge among qualities. Going to be named Lucianus Lilitu and Cystennin Lux Morningstar by their parents.