Eternal Life ( Mephisto x Reader )

26. Space

   I could have found the scene astounding. Mephisto against Lucifer, Time against Light. A mauve heart against a golden one. Who would win ? That's probably what I would have been thinking about, if only it was not Mephisto. I stepped back ; at least, I would not get in his way.

   Mephisto attacked first. But even if he was quick, Lucifer managed to avoid his punches. I sighed when Samael avoided a punch ; Lucifer would not hit him either. 

   I don't know how long they fought, a few minutes or a few hours. Except Lucifer, Mephisto and me, I could see nothing. Their strength was exceptional. Beauty had never frightened me before. I could hardly pray that Lucifer's fire and flashes, no matter how rickety sometimes, would not meet Samael's heart. The latter did more dodging than attacking ; that was Space's most important role. Defensive power – how ironic for a demon like Mephisto. 

   I cursed myself for being unable to fight ; the setting was too much for me as it was. I wanted to trust that Mephisto could handle this, but I doubted it. Lessons about Gehenna's hierarchy echoed in my head. But against my wishes, I started to hope that perhaps they were both number one. That the only thing they needed to win was an off-guard moment.

   An off-guard moment – precisely what Mephisto eventually offered Lucifer. A burning projectile hit his shoulder. I jumped in fear. He stepped backwards, extinguishing it as fast as he could. But Lucifer used his chance to attack – I heard myself scream. 

- Mephisto, your heart ! 

   He hid it just as his brother punched his chest. I held my breath. 

- Are you giving up, little brother ?

- Don't call me little, Mephisto grumbled.

- Well, you're the one who fell, Lucifer observed with an innocent air.

   Before he did something really dangerous, I grabbed Mephisto's hand. We should leave, now, I shot him an anxious look.

- But ! If you surrender, I'll take the girl. You must understand, she's got half of my power... 

   Without a second thought, Mephisto squeezed my hand and took us to the Academy.