King of Hearts ( Lucifer x OC )

Chapter 22 : Reflection Of Darkness

"Did something happen yesterday Lawrence?" Asked Donovan as they drive through the city of hell to get to Stola's mansion.

"Yes, and I'd rather not talk about it if you don't mind." Lawrence replied looking through the limo's window.

Donovan opened his mouth to say something else but just relented to leave him alone.

"If you insist." Donovan said as he sets his attention back on the road.

Donovan noticed the silent tension happening between Lucifer and Lawrence yesterday when they were in the dining room. They just ate dinner and breakfast and went their separate ways. It's odd for Donovan considering the past few days seem to be normal not until now. It concerns him that Lawrence doesn't want to talk to him about it. So he just gave up and left them be, he figured he'll know in due time.

"You are going to love meeting Prince Stolas." Donovan said trying to cheer him up.

"I can be the judge of that." Lawrence replied plainly.

Lawrence still feels bad because of Lucifer not talking to him and add the nervousness that he's meeting a new demon. But he's mostly feeling the latter.

"Are you scared?" Donovan asks as they are now arriving in front of a fancy mansion.

"A little." Lawrence said.

"Well, Don't be." Donovan said as he turns off the engine and turns to Lawrence.

"We are here, Let's go."

Both of them exited the limo and walked up the stairs and were now in front of the double-stained glass doors.

'Maybe it won't be so bad. Maybe he'll be nice like Charlie.'

Donovan noticed Lawrence's hands became more fidgety and sweaty.

"Lawrence, everything will be fine. Stolas is a decent prince to be around. I'm sure you'll enjoy your time here for the time being." Donovan reassured him.

"I know, I know." Lawrence brushed both of his hands to the sides of his purple hoodie.

Donovan just raised an eyebrow at him and smiled. He then knocked on the doors as they both waited. The doors immediately opened up, a tall imp opened the door. He had small wings on his back. He looked very much like a servant.

"Welcome to the Goetia manor." He bowed, allowing passage into the mansion.

Lawrence and Donovan entered the mansion. Lawrence is fascinated by the decor of the place. The walls are painted blue and purple, The halls are decorated by glass stained windows, there's a colorful glass chandelier hanging up at the center of the ceiling and many potted plants seem to fill the mansion.

"Wow..." Lawrence said looking around.

One of the plants has teeth. It watches as Lawrence walked into the hall.

"I won't be the one escorting you." The imp said pointing to another servant dressed in armor.

The servant was an avian demon, quite tall. His armor clanked softly as he walked up to Lawrence. He lifted his faceplate and smiled.

"Welcome! I am Vertigo. You can call me Verty!" Vertigo bent over to Lawrence and Donovan's height.

"Vertigo will handle escorting you." The imp said while walking away, off to fulfill another job.

"A pleasure to meet you Vertigo. Where could Prince Stolas be at the moment?" Donovan asks.

Lawrence however felt uneasy by the way Vertigo is looking at him. It's almost as if he's staring into his soul. Lawrence just sets his gaze away.