Chapter 20
In Hell.
While Lust was listening to Envy gloat without end, an idea popped into his head.
He didn't need to do anything yet, he just had to wait.
Envy kept gloating and Lust as usual did not respond because he knows that's what edges Saviel more, if he should respond, Envy will grow suspicious.
He didn't need to wait for long because the person he was expecting soon arrived with their entourage. Hades among them.
Lucifer sauntered in about to blow off on Lust but paused when they saw Envy,"Oh Savi, congratulations, I heard you completed your mission".
Envy bowed with a proud grin,"Thank you Lucifer".
They grinned,"As expected, you never disappoint, I'd like to see him now".
"I'll deal with you later". They pointed to Lust.
"There was no other way to call you". He muttered quietly, as if talking to himself yet loud enough to be heard.
Lucifer's attention was on him in an instant,"This is why you did it?".
Lust shrugged,"Why else?, you don't think I can escape, do you? I'm still very weak to attempt anything stupid".
Lucifer nodded, convinced,"You're right. I'll reward you after this".
Lust had to hide his smirk,'You will have to reward me sooner than you expect, Luci'.
Lucifer would've blown hot if he had any idea what Samiel had called him.
They left, Envy glancing at Lust with a condescending smirk before following after Lucifer, Glutton just trailed timidly behind them, while Hades winked at him.
Lust just smiled after they were gone, waiting.
Only he knows what he's waiting for.
It didn't take long before they were banging into the icy cell room.
"Where did you keep him?". Envy fumed, his face grim with fright.
Lust glanced at him, his expression practiced to perfection,"Who?".
Envy dashed towards him and knocked him hard against his jaw,"Ashton, who else?".
The demon of desire rubbed his aching jaw softly, wincing when he felt the soreness,"What the hell, Envy".
Lucifer watched it unfold without intervening.
"Don't act innocent with me Lust, I know you took him". Saviel accused, sweat dripping hot on his skin.
Lust chuckled softly,"It seems you have truly lost your marbles Viel darling, I've been in this cell without any connection to the outside world. I didn't even know Ashton was in hell if you hadn't come here to gloat. You're blaming it on me when it's solely your mistake and lack of priorities. Instead of going directly to report the completion of your mission, you came here just to show that you're better than me. And by accusing me of being responsible for the disappearance of your captive proves that you're careless and irresponsible, if I could still pull strings even from this icy square walls, you're kind of insinuating that the one who locked me up hadn't done a good job and the one who ordered it still doesn't have full control over my actions".
Envy paled, his eyes darting in the direction of Lucifer, frantic and full of fear,"Then why didn't you react when I told you about him? You looked like you already knew".
Samiel scoffed,"Because I knew you wanted me to react".
"Enough of all this nonsense". Lucifer barked, their patient stretched thin.
Envy involuntarily trembled with nothing but fear.
"So who do I send now, Pride is the ace card that I've been saving for a last resort, Greed is just as useless as Glutton, Lazy is just that, lazy". They said thoughtfully and Lust knew that was his cue to attempt a request for a second chance.
"I could go". He whispered, afraid of Lucifer's refusal.
They glanced at him but said nothing, silently urging him to go on.
"I've learnt my lesson this time and I promise not to make any mistakes again". He pleaded, his head bowed trying to look sincere enough.
They hummed, thinking hard,"I will allow it. But I will send Pride beforehand to smoother things and bring down Ashton's walls, that way it will be easier for you to strike. And you won't be going alone".
Of course not, Lust thought but Lucifer struck him where it hurts when they announced who will be going with him.
"Lilith and Keres will be going with you". They declared and Lust paled.
His shoulder sagged,"Not Wrath?".
They nodded in conclusion,"Not Sariel, he stays… in the cell as a reminder".
More like a threat.
He doesn't mind Pride being there but the demon ministers are forces to be reckoned with, Lilith, the first fallen angel. Keres, hell's evil spirit demoness and lastly Alastor, the white ghost of the underworld.
Alastor and Pride had been close since literally forever, so it's no surprise that he will be there with Pride.
The mission will definitely be precarious this time around, Lucifer is not taking any chances at all.
The question is,is he willing to take the risk just to be able to see Ashton, just to be around him or maybe, just maybe quench this undying desire that he had embedded deeply into his hormones.
Wrath has always been his anchor, his ride or die, someone to talk him out of bad decisions, his sole confidant. He doesn't know how to cope without him, they can't cope without the other.
One is calm, the other is restless. One is cool, the other is hot. One is slow to anger while the other is quick to anger.
They complement each other so well. One is Desire and the other, Fury.
He stopped in front of Wrath's cell, his best friend despite looking haggard and unkept from being tortured, still had his head held up and his shoulders drawn high.
"They said you can't come with me". Lust mummered sadly.
Wrath nodded, unable to muster up the strength to respond.
"I'm sorry".
Sariel shook his head, wincing slightly from the action,"Not your fault".
His voice sounded like gravel, rough and heavy.
Lust felt tears prick his eyes but he bit his lips to stop them from falling.
"It's all my fault. I promise to get you out of here soon".
Wrath smiled,"No pressure, Miel".
"I'm leaving and I'm not sure how long I'll take before coming back, take care of yourself". He whispered, the words heavy on his tongue.
"Yeah. Don't look so sad, at least I can keep an eye on Saxi, it's a good thing". Wrath assured him, trying to sound optimistic.
"Yeah". He turned around and wiped his tears discreetly, composing himself.
Lucifer smiled,"He won't be in any trouble as long as you behave. This is a promise".
Lust managed a jerky nod, his expression downcast.