When The Devil Adores The Angel: The Fallen

Chapter 5.3: Gloom and Bloom

Lucifer was having none of it, swatting Amenadiel's hand away and asking, "Are you making fun of me now?"

Amenadiel sighed, his tone turning serious as he voiced his concerns. "You know, Lucifer... Archangel Uriel was right. The closer you are to Archangel Jophiel, the more chaos suddenly occurs. Due to that, Lilith is hunting both of you, or one of you... well, it doesn't matter. My point is, I strongly agree with Archangel Uriel. You should distance yourself from Archangel Jophiel."

Lucifer's frustration resurfaced. "I was just protecting Jophiel! Since I know what kind of mistress-fiend Lilith is."

Amenadiel questioned Lucifer's motives, asking, "Then why didn't you tell Archangel Uriel back then?"

Lucifer responded, his voice tinged with a sense of understanding, "That would have been a beautiful disaster, Amenadiel, considering Uriel's initial feelings towards Lilith."

Amenadiel expressed his lack of awareness, saying, "Oh! I didn't know about that."

Lucifer continued to shed light on the past, saying, "At that time, Uriel was just an angel, not yet an archangel. And the reason Uriel came to despise Lilith was because of an incident in the Garden of Eden."

Amenadiel leaned in, intrigued. "Why did Archangel Uriel hate Lilith?"

Lucifer explained, "When an angel exiled Lilith from the Garden of Eden for disobeying the Almighty's command, Lilith's behavior towards that angel was simply awful. She belittled her and used ungracious words. It just so happened that Uriel arrived at that very moment and heard it all."

Amenadiel nodded, understanding the complexity of the situation. "I can't blame Archangel Uriel for feeling that way. She does have a strong aversion to such behavior."

Lucifer chimed in, "it's true, Amenadiel. Uriel's love for Jophiel is undeniable, and she sees her as a sister. She's merely looking out for her, especially given my reputation as a devil."

Lucifer paused, contemplating his feelings, before saying, "But I can protect Jophiel too, you know."

Amenadiel couldn't help but tease, "Are you hitting on Archangel Jophiel, Lucifer?"

Lucifer's response was filled with uncertainty, "I don't know. It's just... as I mentioned before, when I'm around her, I feel a sense of tranquility. It's a presence I haven't experienced in millennia, not since my rebellion."

Amenadiel probed further, "Is there guilt lingering in your heart, Lucifer?"

Lucifer shook his head, maintaining his confidence, "No, Amenadiel. It's not guilt, but rather a sense of nostalgia. I have my reasons for the path I've chosen now."

Amenadiel chuckled, "You're still as prideful as ever, Lucifer." Lucifer simply smiled in response.

Uriel and Jophiel followed Camael and the children out of the underground establishment. As they emerged into the open, the children couldn't contain their excitement and joy. They surrounded Uriel and Jophiel, their faces filled with smiles.

"Archangels!" they yelled in unison, rushing forward to embrace Uriel and Jophiel, their small arms wrapping around the celestial beings. Jophiel and Uriel, in their grandeur, knelt down to the children's level and warmly embraced them.

"We were so worried about you," Jophiel said softly, her voice filled with genuine concern.

One of the girls spoke up, expressing their gratitude, "Thanks to Archangel Camael for protecting us the whole time."

Uriel affectionately patted the girl's head and reassured them, "You can go now, little ones. It's safe outside."

The children beamed with happiness, their hearts lighter now that the danger had passed. "Thank you, Archangels!" they chimed in unison before running off to rejoin the town's recovery efforts. Camael, Uriel, and Jophiel watched them go, their hearts warmed by the innocence and resilience of the children.