You opened your eyes preparing for a wave of pain to hit you, but it never came. Blinking in surprise you cautiously sat up. Nothing hurt, as if you were never in pain.

"Has Kid done something?" You muttered to yourself and got up, roaming the house and looking for your red haired partner.

There he was, sitting on the couch with someone you didn't know.

"You're awake!" He chimed.

You sat down on the armchair, confused and hazy. Your throat was as dry as the desert and you felt this weird numbness in your body. You tried to talk but words never left your mouth so you simply nodded at him and looked at the unknown lady sitting next to Kid. She was watching you, head slightly tilted and green poisonous eyes glancing past you, past your body, staring directly into your soul.

"Oh, this is Lucifer... I got scared seeing you like that so I called for help..." Kid mumbled before leaving to get you some water

Great. The devil was in your house and now you're left alone with her. Awkward.

You nodded in respect, realizing she was the one who healed you.

"It wasn't me, Raven was the one who healed you. My magic would be too much for your blood and you'd explode." She trailed, almost curious to see you explode.

You shivered thinking about it. Why was she here then?

"You're wondering why I'm here." She noted but didn't answer your curiosity.

Nodding, you hoped for an answer.

"You bear the scythe of a reaper. You're mortal, even if a witch. Meddling with powers greater than you. I can see the power of death slowly affecting you, making you into something otherworldly."

You nodded. You were aware of the risks. You could sense your blood rotting into something else each time you used this power, but it was all you had. Desperation lead you to take on something dark, and it slowly evolved to become a part of you.

You were brought back from your thoughts as Kid handed you a glass of warm water to soften up your throat. You scrunched your nose in disgust and he clicked his tongue.

"Don't be a brat you need something warm!" He scolded.

"Get the girl some tea or soup, you thick headed dumbass." Lucifer scolded Kid, angry at the glass of water.

"Who brings a glass of warm water from the tap? That's nasty" She huffed.

You nodded furiously, in agreement with her.

"Tch, fine!" Kid left. Hopefully he won't set the house on fire.

"As I was saying, your body is breaking in."

You drank a bit of the disgusting water. it tasted like old pipes. but it was enough to get you to speak.

"What do you want from me? I don't make deals" You croaked.

"Not much, but we share common interests. You want to see the gods fall just as much as I do."

Oh, so she wanted to use you to get revenge? You narrowed your eyes and waited for her to continue.

"I don't want to use you. We've both suffered by the hands of gods. I was cast out, almost killed, because I was different. Sounds familiar doesn't it?" She then lifted her shirt, revealing the big scar going across her chest.

"I built my kingdom from nothing. When I first fell there was only barren land, dry enough to make your skin crack and your blood to spill out, hot enough for your eyeballs to pop and your blood to boil."

You shivered thinking about how it must have been.

"I'm sorry" You genuinely said.

"The past is the past. Gods have changed throughout time but I've been here. I don't want you to work for me, but I will give you any tips I can think of. These new gods... they're nasty... And they've been poking around my kingdom too much for my liking. They should know better. No other god brought me down. But they've been in contact with...other beings... the unknown... I don't plan on risking my crown, and I don't want to get my people killed"

She spoke calmly but you could tell how much she wants to rip everything to shreds. It felt familiar. You felt the same. Rotten gods sitting on rotten thrones. You nodded at her and there was a silent understanding.

"Here's your tea" Kid handed you a cup of hot tea. It smelled heavenly.

"Where'd you learn to make great tea?" You asked curiously.

"Killer and his grandma habits"

"Oh"

And in an instant Lucifer was gone.

"She left?" You hummed and Kid nodded. You thought about all she said. You knew you need to be quick about finishing the gods off, but you just weren't ready. Constant battling for centuries left you broken and weakened. Hence why you passed yourself off as a mortal and lived amongst them.

"Are you okay?" He asked, clearly worried but playing it cool.

"Yeah, just thinking..." You trailed off back into your thoughts again. The five gods who ruled as one- the Gorosei- they needed to be disposed of.

But the strongest was left for last and you just weren't sure if you can take them on.

"You're not alone" Killer, stuck in your chimney and struggling to get out spoke.

"Killer!" You beamed and reached for a hug. He smiled and hugged you sweetly, like an older brother.

"You got us all worried"

"I'm sorry" You lowered your head.

"Killer Is right, you're not alone anymore." Kid snuggled closer, holding you against his chest protectively.

"You're right.... I have my family" You didn't know you're crying until Kid wiped your tears.

Killer joined you, sitting on your other side and the three of you just snuggled peacefully.

'But I cant put them in danger again...'

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