Peace

Reaching the bedroom, tears overflowed. I was embarrassed and angry. I could have killed him and yet he gave no regard for his own life as he kissed me. If it hadn't been for the new feeling that bubbled up, he would have been dead. Less than a week ago, we were rivals and now I was fearing for his life? This was a new development that I hadn't expected. Did I have a crush? No, I wouldn't admit that to myself after what happened with Mike. I sat down in one of the chairs at the table and let the books draw my attention away from my emotions. Wiping my eyes and looking down, the table was littered with old books, scrolls, and paper. A page covered with red writing caught my attention. Inscribed on it were short sentences that seemed like reminders to someone. "Mary and Jesus? Eve Rebirth? Part demon, part angel? Related to Fleshy? In the blood." was scribbled as probably Lucifer's scattered thoughts. A book laid open to a small excerpt and large drawing of a Fleshy. They were comparing me and my abilities to a forest creature? I rolled my eyes at the thought. A small knock drew my attention away and Lucifer appeared in the bedroom. "Leave me alone." I huffed out pulling my knees to my chest in my chair. "Ah Bonnie, don't be offended. You would have killed him had I not intervened and you enjoyed it." he said, grabbing a chair and leisurely sitting down. I shot daggers at him through my stare and a look of confusion distorted his face. "Right?" he questioned again. I turned away from him and stared back at the table ignoring him where I heard the chair groan and he rose approaching me. "I said leave me alone." I stated flatly not even paying attention to how close he had gotten to me. A hand on my shoulder spooked me and I jumped out of the chair away from him. Lucifer then sat in my chair just staring at me with a look of sadness. I went to the end of the bed and sat down, never moving my eyes away from him. Lucifer never removed his eyes from mine, a sense of longing pouring off of him. "What's your favorite flower?" he queried. Now it was my turn to be confused. "Why?" I asked him. "Hell's rather boring a bit so I figured flowers might help you adjust." he said, shrugging his shoulders. I thought for a moment before answering, "Hyacinth.". He immediately met my answer with "Why is that?". "Idk they smell pretty and are one of the first clues that the season is changing. I hate cut flowers. Once they're cut, they die." I answered back. He shifted to the desk and wrote something down on a sheet of paper. I tilted my head trying to get a glimpse of exactly what he was writing when he turned around inquiring more about me and I was caught off guard. "Shouldn't I be training?" I asked him. "Hm yes about that Bonnie, surprisingly you've passed. You will still train with Lillith but your physical abilities far surpass any of God's present creations." he said happily. He excused himself and I was alone again. The next few weeks passed rather oddly. I trained with Lillith learning the politics and it was enough to make anyone's head explode. I trained with Mika'il, Hoard, and B daily just to pass the time. Mine and Lucifer's conversations got deeper and longer as time went on and we learned quite a bit about one another. I had no dreams and didn't hear from my grandmother for some time. It was peaceful and at times I did enjoy it. It seemed too peaceful but I reveled in it. I also didn't get hungry anymore and Seli believed that my little visit to Hell had transitioned me from succubus to something else entirely. I wondered about Hell freely just like Lucifer had said I could during my freetime and found there were hot springs, an indoor pool, and quite a few trails through the seven rings. I never intervened during the souls' punishments but most were brutal. I kept my four marks out at all times and now mostly everyone knew me or knew of me and I didn't have to wear that stupid black crown now. Eros had visited a couple of times bringing B his meals. Me and Mika'il stayed on alert to make sure that each one Eros brought had a red string and if they didn't, we made him switch them out. We also started a tradition where every Friday we would get together and share stories of our pasts. This extended well beyond my group of friends that I had acquired and quite a few demons had made appearances. "Bonnie." Lucifer whispered from the door, I turned from Lillith, B, and Seli to see him peeking through the doorway of the void. "What?" I called. He motioned with his hand to come to him and I made my way over when he began running towards our bedroom. We slept together every night peacefully without arguing or bantering. We hadn't taken our relationship further because I was terrified quite honestly. I slowed my thoughts as he disappeared behind a red door which wasn't our bedroom. I pulled the door open and found thrones of different sizes placed on one side of the room and a large wooden door on the opposite of the thrones. Lucifer stood in the middle of the room with his arms outstretched and thundered, "MIA, You will be joining us in court tomorrow!". I stood unimpressed asking, "Why?". Lucifer chuckled, walking towards me, "Bonnie, you are my Queen. It's one of your duties." he said normally, bopping my nose in the process. I scoffed and he continued, "Chin up, you'll be the first female ever present. It should get interesting." a devilish smile playing across his face. "What if I don't want to?" I asked. He looked offended replying "You must. You'll embarrass me if you don't." he said dramatically. We made our way back to our room where a new outfit was laid out. This one was much different from the dress I had worn in the past few weeks. I ogled the outfit, knowing it would be showing off everything that I was given. "You can't expect me to wear this?" I groaned, pointing at it. "Yes and you will." Lucifer replied flatly. Anger oozed off of me as he tried to quell my attitude, "Let me explain. This corset is hardened by hellfire. Any weapon that comes near you, will break. The leather pants are made from Hellhound hide. It stretches, breathes, but it won't break. The chains are just accessories." he said, waving his hand towards them. "Chains will get in the way." I argued. "No they won't Mia. To you they are accessories. To a Kryton, they are weapons." he curtly answered. It dawned on me then that Horde could manipulate these easily. Reading my face, Lucifer lit up, "Ah righty oh Bonnie. You got it. Horde will be joining us also.". Lucifer then disappeared probably to run my bath. I hated to admit it but the cruelest man to exist spoiled me. He personally attended to everything not wanting anyone to make me unhappy and if they did, he became uncontrollable with rage. Any remark made by any demon that was negative in nature, he made sure that they paid for their slip up. Hearing the water running and the gentle smell of chamomile and mint make it's way through the room, I made my way to the bathroom. Lucifer sat obediently on a chair outside of the bathroom as I soaked. Physical training still made my body sore and the baths helped tremendously. "Bonnie" Lucifer called, "Hm?" I shortly replied already in the tub with my eyes closed relaxing. Sweetly Lucifer resounded, "If anyone is to disrespect you tomorrow love, you will handle it yourself.". "Okay." I responded with tiredness growing in my voice. "Oh and Mia, keep yourself shielded while you're in court." Lucifer calmly stated. I sat up in the tub and grabbed my towel wrapping it around me as I made my way to the sink where my pjs sat. "Why should I do that? They will all hate me if I do that." I groaned, slipping my T-shirt on. "Mia, you will be wearing your crown but please keep all your marks and gifts shielded." he pleaded. "But I'm handling disrespect on my own huh?". Lucifer nodded, confirming. I shrugged my shoulders saying, "Okay" and headed off to bed where I curled up in the covers and nodded off to sleep.