'Til We Meet Again - Crowley x Reader

Chapter 20

"Eleven Years Ago" (circa 2008)

The world was on the cusp of momentous change. Among the supernatural beings that roamed the Earth, there was a buzz of anticipation, for it was time for the long-awaited arrival of the Antichrist.

On this fateful night, Crowley found himself reunited with Y/N, now 18 and standing beside him once more. Together, they embarked on a mysterious rendezvous with two Dukes of Hell, deep within a dimly lit cemetery.

The Dukes of Hell, Hastur and Ligur, had convened in a dimly lit cemetery to fulfil a pivotal duty – handing over the Antichrist to the demon who had been entrusted with the task of delivering him to his 'family'. This task, of course, fell upon Crowley.

Hastur, a tall, imposing demon with a perpetual scowl etched upon his features, stood waiting, in the heart of the cemetery. His counterpart Ligur lingered beside him. Headlights sweep over the fog, alerting them of Crowley's arrival.

Hastur's voice dripped with menace, "Here he comes now the flash bastard."

"What's that he's driving?" asked Ligur.

"It's a car. A horseless carriage. Didn't they have them last time you was up here?"

"They had a man walking in front with a red flag."

"They've come on a bit since then."

Crowley and Y/N exited the car. The sound of car doors slamming echoed through the desolate cemetery.

"What's he like?" Ligur pondered, intently watching the figures approaching them.

"Crowley? Been up here too long. And he wears sunglasses, even when he dunt need to."

As Crowley and Y/N approached, the two Dukes raised their hands in greeting, "All hail Satan!" they grumbled.

"All hail Satan!" Crowley greeted in return.

Hastur noticed Y/N flanking Crowley, "Who have you brought with you Crowley? A human pet?" Hastur muttered, pointing at Y/N.

Crowley, ever the suave and charismatic figure, introduced Y/N with a casual wave of his hand. "Hastur, Ligur, meet an Earthly acquaintance of mine."

Hastur's cold, unfeeling eyes and Ligur's unsettling grin hinted at the malevolent power they wielded.

"Now we art all here, we must recount the Deeds of the Day." Ligur announced.

"I have tempted a priest. As he walked down the street and saw the pretty girls in the sun, I put Doubt into his mind. He would have been a saint, but within a decade we shall have him." Hastur uttered proudly. Guttural, throaty noises came from Ligur to announce his approval.

"Nice one." Crowley said politely, mildly appalled at the demons behaviour.

Ligur leaned in and added, "I have corrupted a politician. I let him think a tiny bribe would not hurt. Within a year we shall have him." Hastur hissed his approval.

Crowley, always one to outdo his demonic counterparts, smirked at the two Dukes of Hell, "You'll like this." he said nonchalantly, "I brought down every London area mobile phone network tonight." His feat earned him a begrudging nod of acknowledgment from Hastur.

The reason for their meeting soon became clear. Hastur, the more imposing of the two demons, stepped forward. His eyes glowed with an eerie, malevolent light as he declared, "It is time for the Antichrist to be placed on Earth."

Crowley, ever the consummate professional, nodded solemnly and stepped forward to sign a document presented by Ligur. With a mere touch of his finger, his signature ignited in flames upon the paper, leaving an indelible mark that seemed to flicker and dance with infernal energy.