Seven | BTS ✓

10

"Hello, boys," Lucy purrs from behind the large sectional they're sitting on.

"Holy shit!"

Namjoon falls into the floor, Jin screams and Hoseok jumps into Jungkook's arms.

"Hello Lucy," Yoongi grumbles, still seated comfortably on the couch.

"At least pretend that you're excited to see me. Now you've hurt my feelings," she pouts as she walks around to stand in front of the boys. "Shall I call you your demon names or your human names? I don't want to make you uncomfortable."

"Call me daddy," Namjoon grins widely.

"How about she calls you man whore," Yoongi sighs.

"Call us whatever you want. It doesn't matter," Jin says, smiling at her.

"I think I'll call you by your human names. They're cute," she smirks. "Sit, please. I'm sure you have questions."

"Damn right we do," Taehyung snaps as they all take their seats back on the couch as Lucy sits on the coffee table in front of them.

"Ask away," she says, folding her hands in her lap, holding an attentive gaze to them all.

"Why did you disappear?" Jin asks.

"Oh, I was being tortured by my brother this whole time. I just finally got away here recently," she shrugs nonchalantly.

"You've been tortured for the last century because you freed us?" Jungkook asks, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes. Next question. This is irrelevant," she waves her hand dismissively.

"Why did you free us?" Yoongi asks.

"Lots of reasons," she says.

He rolls his eyes. "Do we really look like we're in the mood for that?"

"I freed you because I wanted to. Because you didn't deserve to be locked away. Because you have a job to do and you couldn't do it from those prison cells."

"Job? What job?" Hoseok asks.

"My brother came across a prophecy that told of seven humans who would descend to Hell and become the Princes," she explains calmly.

"Princes??" Jungkook asks.

"Hell is comprised of seven levels. Each level holds the souls of the Damned who've committed the sins. The deadly sins. Your sins."

"And?" Taehyung asks impatiently.

"You're the Princes of the Seven Levels of Hell. You are meant to take your thrones in your levels and rule over the souls in your realm."

"So why were we locked up?" Yoongi asks.

"My brother didn't want to give up any power. He would still be King, but he would only oversee to the souls coming into Hell. After that, the souls belong to the sin he or she committed. He would just become an overseer, so to speak. He would rule over the seven of you and would still have the power the souls give, but ultimately, the souls are yours to control. And he couldn't let that happen. He's not one to share."

"Why didn't he just kill us then?" Namjoon asks.

"You seven are more powerful than you think. He's scared of you. And if you die, your sin also dies. Which means if one of you were to be killed, then your sin would no longer exist. Therefore, anyone who commits your sin will no longer go to Hell, as it is no longer sinful to do so. So the Devil will lose those souls to Heaven. And without souls in Hell, he becomes weak."

"So he can't kill us?" Taehyung asks.

"Well, I mean he could rip your souls from your chests and consume them, and then he would gain your powers," she says, shrugging.

"What the fuck?!"

"Oh hush, he won't do that. I told you that he's scared of you. It is fate that you take your thrones. So don't worry. I'm here to help you ascend to your thrones," she smiles. "Or rather, descend."

Jin laughs.

"Why though? Why go against your own brother?" Hoseok asks.

"Irrelevant. Just know I'm on your side," she grins brightly.

"It's definitely relevant," Jimin frowns, finally speaking.

"And here I thought you were ignoring me, handsome," she winks at him.

"That was hot," Namjoon groans.

"Ew," Yoongi says.

Jimin sends a death glare towards Namjoon and he notices Jimin's hand inching towards the lamp on the small table beside the couch.

Namjoon shuts his mouth.

"Answer the question. Why are you going against your brother?" Jimin demands, eyes narrowed at her.

"Irrelevant," she repeats.

Jimin stands up, shaking in rage.

Lucy stands up as well, closing the distance between the two as she places her hands on his cheeks.

"Shhh..." she coos as she rubs her thumbs against his cheeks. His eyes flutter closed for a moment, and when he opens his eyes, he's not shaking anymore.

"What... What did you do to me?" He asks, frowning. "I don't have the urge to break your neck or smash Lust's head in with the lamp."

"Hey! I'm being good now!" Namjoon pouts. "I haven't even mentioned the boner Lucy gave me this whole time!"

Yoongi smacks Namjoon on the back of his head, his nose scrunched in disgust.

"She is the Devil's sister. I'm pretty sure she will tear you to shreds without blinking."

"Deal," Namjoon nods his head urgently.

"To answer your question, I used my powers to suppress your sin. It's temporary, but it'll ease your mind for a bit," Lucy smiles as she pats Jimin's cheeks.

"What about my question about why you're betraying your brother?" He asks, raising his eyebrow.

"Irrelevant," she whispers in his ear.