The mergeverse

Home?

{Lucifer's POV (First person):}

As I read, I'd occasionally look over at Fable, making sure they were still sleeping peacefully. It felt familiar, taking care of such a young kid. I tried to just ignore the feeling, not really wanting to deal with the memories right now. 

After a few moments, I closed the book I was reading with a sigh, glancing slightly at the ring on my finger. Stop avoiding it Luci. You and I both know you need to go back at some point. You can't just avoid your home universe forever. I heard Reaper say. I know. And I will go back, I just.. need to better ready myself for it.

You're just avoiding it more, I can tell. Just go now, the others will be fine. He was right, and I felt like I should just listen rather than try to argue it. I got up, setting the books I had down on the chair. I opened up a portal, walking in and preparing for whatever hellscape was left of the place I used to call home.

Gods, it's worse than I remember it being.

It was cold, colder than I ever remembered it being. The land was barren and ashy, a couple fires still flickering in some places. Blood and dust still covered the ground. I headed towards the remains of the town, quickly finding my old house. One of the few that were still in good condition.

Everything was the same as how it had been left before this universe had died. I walked through the halls of the house, occasionally stopping to look at pictures that were still framed and hung up on the walls.

One picture made me completely freeze in my steps. An old family photo that had been in a smaller frame and instead of being hung up, had been set up on one of the tables in the halls. It was an old family photo.

Me, my husband, and our daughter.

Seeing it brought back memories I had sense pushed away. I just continued walking through the halls, not wanting to dwell on the picture for too long. It was honestly nice being able to just walk around the house again. As much as I wished I could have just stayed in my universe in the first place, I knew I couldn't. This place was deserted after all that had happened.

I decided it was time to head back. Sure, this place was where I knew I truly did belong, it wasn't my home anymore. I made a portal back to the castle, stepping into it, with only one look back at the destruction behind me.

When I got back, I just went outside, needing some actual fresh air. The air of my universe wasn't the cleanest, and was not very pleasant to breathe in. I tried clearing my mind a bit, but having been back after so long, it was hard to not think about everything that had happened. Everything I had lost.

I sighed, looking down at the ring on my finger again. I didn't understand why I still wore it. In reality there was no point. But I guess maybe I just needed some sort of remembrance of him. I realized I did that a lot, kept things to remember people. It was a small habit, but it was comforting to think about.

I looked out at the now setting sun, my thoughts switching to the others. I wondered how they were all holding up after everything. And there you go again, worrying about others above yourself. Reaper was usually so quiet, it felt weird whenever he'd say something. Why do you almost always only speak just to scold me for something?

Because, it's the only thing worth talking about at times. But seriously, worry about yourself some more. The others will be fine. This universe isn't like yours. It's calmer. I sighed. I hated that he was right. Again. Fine fine, I'll try and not worry about the others too much.

I found a nice clearing, and looked out at the setting sun, feeling a sense of calm wash over me as I watched it. Maybe things would be actually laid back for a while now.