Sweetest Sinner (Fallen Kingdoms II.)

If you think they're looking at you...

The following night Lucifer kept the tree and also the snow. He asked Satan to check what humans were doing for New Years Eve and he followed their examples. The maids cleaned his study, dozens of candles and lights were illuminating the room. The chandelier shined bright and a huge table was brought to the middle of the office. It had a gorgeous black color, with majestic engraved grapes and grape vines all over climbing up on the legs of the massive table. On the table, a long, snow-white silk tablecloth, gold cutleries , the finest porcelain plates and silvered, ruby-encrusted serges were lined up. Lucifer smiled at the decoration proudly and ordered a feast from the chef, who was a big ogre with impeccable taste. He worked for Lucifer long enough for not to ask why one person needs a whole feast. The King of Hell was always a peculiar man. Lucifer dressed into a black suit, with a golden sewed tie, black leather shoes with golden soles and waited patiently for Valerie to arrive. He planned everything. Lucifer wanted to wait for then with a glass of red wine in his hand, book in the other, reading casually the book Valerie gifted him. When the clock hit eight the doors of his office suddenly opened and Belyar walked in, followed by Valerie. When the doors closed behind her, she turned into her regular self. Lucifer wanted to act cool and composed, but all his plans flew out of the window when he laid his eyes on her. In contrast to his nightmare, Valerie wore a pearl white, long dress with a wide skirt. The neckline of the dress was decorated with hundreds of blood red pearls, which cascaded down and dispersed all along the dress. She wore red high heels and a white bolero over her slender shoulders. Valerie's dark brown hair, fall on her shoulders in perfect waves and her lips were as red as the most desirable, prohibited fruit. For a split second Lucifer couldn't even speak or breath but he quickly bowed and greeted his guests.

- You don't look bad My Lady. - he said with a charming smile and Valerie grinned at him playfully. She fixed his tie and looked deeply into his eyes while she asked.

- Not bad you say... Is that why you skipped a breath? - Lucifer kept looking into Valerie's golden eyes and was about to give a clever remark when the chandelier shook

- Not today... - he mumbled and looked at Valerie with panic. They cannot see her!

- What's wrong? - Valerie asked and she noticed the shaking chandelier as well.

- These morons... Never asking if they bother me, nor send a letter they are coming... - Lucifer said angrily. He wanted to spend the night with Valerie. She locked her arm with his and smiled.

- It is too late to disappear, so let's keep the secret in front of their noses. Shall we? - she asked and Lucifer nodded. Valerie's skin on her arms from elbow to her fingers shaded into black, ending in long, black nails. Her ears became pointy and she grew white colored horns like a ram. This is how they waited for the eleven Archangels. They arrived at the same time, all dressed in gorgeous gowns that gave a hint of their powers. Their eyes widened at the sight of the feast and couple standing in front of the table. Lucifer rolled his eyes but didn't release Valerie's arm.

- Holly mother! The end is near! It is snowing in Hell! - Rory exclaimed as they finally materialized in front of Lucy and Valerie. Although Rory was the one who gave voice to her surprise, all of them stated strangely at Lucifer. He pulled his usual act and asked with a dramatic voice.

- Seriously...? Could you at least knock for the love of Father!? - Michael tilted his head and Azrael stared the woman on Lucifer's arm from head to toe. He stepped forward and opened his arms.

- Come on Luc! Is this how you greet your brothers and sisters after such a long time? - he took a step towards them and a knife appeared in his hand. With a wicked grin he attacked Lucifer but he danced away from each strike with a bored expression. When he had enough, he snapped his fingers and the knife turned into ashes.

- You need to wake up earlier to defeat me Azrael. - he said coldly and Azrael smiled at Valerie.

- You are just trying to show off in front of your little toy! - he said and took a step towards them, grabbing Valerie's free hand. Raphael groaned.

- Azy, stop with this nonsense! - Azrael kissed the top of Valerie's hand and a shiver ran down his spine. He looked into her red eyes and released her hand backing to their siblings.

- What kind of monster is this? - he asked and Lucifer's horns grew out. He held Valerie by her waist and smiled mischievously while he spoke.

- Let's see if I understand this well... You come to my home, unannounced. Expecting me to be all jolly about it. You try to attack me and than insult a guest of mine, who I invited for the record!

- That's a nice summary from someone as stupid as you are. - Zadkiel said, grinning from next to Azrael. Michael frowned at them.

- If you cannot be normal leave. We came to celebrate with Lucifer, not to listen to these comments of yours. - Lucy walked to his twin and hugged him by the shoulder.

- First time in a long time that I'm happy to have you here Mickey! - Valerie smiled softly at the nickname but she noticed two, relatively young angels staring at her with amazement. She kneeled down and they approached her carefully. The girl was gorgeous, with her long blonde hair and light blue dress, she reminded Valerie a lot of Eunice. The boy was also a blondie and wore a matching outfit with the girl. The first to talk was the little girl.

- You are really pretty. - she mumbled and Valerie blushed a bit.

- And you are gorgeous!

- What's your name? - she asked and Valerie held her hand and closed their palms. A bright, white rose grew out of the union of their hands and she gave it to the little girl.

- My name is Rouge, and yours? - she blushed and sniffed the rose before she cheerfully answered.

- Ariel! And he is my brother Raziel! Come on say hello to Rouge. - she pushed her brother but the little boy's eyes just shined at Valerie with a golden light and his jaw dropped. She winked at him and stood up.

- See? Even the little ones can act mature, unlike you two! - Uriel said turning to Azrael and Zadkiel. He walked to Lucy and gave him a bone wrecking hug.

- Long time Lucy! - Lucifer looked at Valerie with pleading eyes but she just waved at him.

- It's not like I've been avoiding you Riel! I'm pretty restricted you know! - Uriel laughed an released Lucifer so Jophiel and Rory could also gave him a big hug. Valerie watched the scene unfolding and she smiled in relief. Some of them still have feelings. Her glance wondered at the three men and the little ones standing in an united front. The babies could be saved still... But those three... They might need a little discipline. After the incident and introductions, they all seated at the table. When Valerie took seat, Raphael and Azrael both jumped up. Raphael just excused himself while Azrael said.

- I won't dine woth a monster at the same table. - Lucifer elbowed on the table, he let his horns out and rested his head on his hands.

- In this case, the door is over there brother. - Raphael returned and pushed Azrael on his seat after that they shared a more or less peaceful dinner. After dinner Lucifer turned to Belyar and asked in a low voice.

- What now? - Belyar smiled.

- Maybe a little music would warm up the room. - Lucifer clapped his hands together and a few demons appeared. They started to play a soft melody and Uriel turned immediately to Jophiel.

- May I have this dance? - Jophie giggled happily and they swayed to the dance floor. Raziel and Ariel were already half asleep on the couch. Rory walked to Lucifer and asked him to dance with her, while Michael did the same with Faith. Lucifer searched for Valerie in the room and he spot her putting a blanket on the lottle ones. He smiled at the sight and Aurora immediately noticed it.

- Do you like her? - she asked directly and Lucifer shook his head.

- Who? - Rory rolled her eyes.

- Rogue of course!

- Why do you think that? - Aurora laughed and suddenly Jophiel and Uriel waltzed next to them joining the conversation.

- You are keeping an eye on her all the time, as if you were afraid thay she disappears! - Jophiel's comment reminded Lucifer of his dream and he mumbled.

- You might be right. - Uriel whistled.

- I've never seen this expression on your face before. - he said and the song ended.

- What expression? - Lucifer asked and Michael appeared next to him.

- Why are you worried Lucy?

- Worried? Me? Don't be ridiculous! - Raphael walked to them and asked Faith for a dance. Before they walked away Lucifer noticed that Valerie disappeared. He walked to Zadkiel and asked.

- Have you seen Rouge? - he shrugged and Ariel pulled Lucifer's sleeve.

- She went out and Azrael followed her.

- Where are them now? - he asked and Raphael nodded towards the balcony.

- I saw Azy going there.- Lucifer's eyes widened and he hurried to the balcony. His nightmare of Valerie falling down into the flames replayed in front of his eyes. But when he opened the balcony doors, he only saw Azrael. He looked at Lucifer confused and said.

- What's wrong Lucy? - he grabbed Azrael's collar and snarled at his brother.

- Where is Rouge?! - he asked furiously and his hands trembled angrily.

- Lucy, calm down! - Lucifer got even angrier and shook Azrael.

- What have you done to her? - Azrael shrugged.

- We just chatted.

- If a single piece of her hair got damaged, I'll extinguish the light in your eyes brother. - Azrael's eyes turned into a golden color and when Lucifer heard his voice he released him immediately. Valerie laughed, and fixed the suit on Azrael's copy.

- Nice to know that you are so bothered by my safety! - she said and Lucifer suddenly hugged her. Then he laughed.

- This is so surreal.- Valerie pulled away and Lucifer asked.

- Where is Azrael? - she blushed and said with her arms behind her back.

-So, it was like...