[Obey Me! FanFic] LIVING.

Courtroom

     Dizzy, disoriented, and probably dead were how I'd classify my next few seconds. The light faded, and it took me a moment to be unblinded. I looked around, seemingly in a courtroom, a very classy courtroom. And it was night...? Though the most concerning thing I could see were the several men at the court stand.

     Then, the chief judge spoke. "Welcome to the Devildom, Ram." And he knows my name. Great. "... Oh, pardon me. Feeling a bit shocked are we? Well, that's understandable. You've only just arrived, after all. As a human, it will probably take time for you to adjust to things here in the Devildom." I'm dreaming. I'm dreaming or I'm dead. I'm not sure which I prefer- I mean, on one hand dying was my goal a few seconds ago, on the other hand I'm not sure if I'm prepared to be judged for... Whatever they might judge me for.

     "... This is a dream, right?" Dream sounded more preferable in all honesty, rather than some afterlife I've never heard of before.

     "Hmm... What a very human thing to say." He says. Human. He keeps saying that like he's not, which would make sense if this is the afterlife. Maybe he's God, or Anubis. That guy judges souls, yeah? God I hope this isn't the afterlife, I don't fancy getting judged for all my misdeeds in life. He continues, "Outstanding. I have a feeling you might be just the person we're looking for." I probably have the most confused, bewildered face right now. What am I supposed to say, or do? 'Oh it's a pleasure to meet you, whoever the hell you are! Can I please go home so I can off myself!?' Still, he carries on. "I suppose I should start by introducing myself. My name is Diavolo." Diavolo? Like... The name of the guy from that letter...? "I am the ruler of all demons, and all here know of me." Oh. Demons. I'm in hell. Well, I guess that checks out. "And someday soon, I will be crowned king of the Devildom."

     This is just what I needed to add to my day, talking to the future ruler of hell. Lovely. "This is the Royal Academy of Diavolo, though we just call it RAD." So, that letter... "You're standing inside the assembly hall, the very heart of RAD. This is where we officers of the student council hold our meetings and conduct our business." So, I'm just at some fancy school in Hell? "I'm the president of said council."

     Well. I guess there's only really one question to ask. "So, why the fuck am I here?" He looks a little startled, but chuckles good naturedly. I expect him to answer me, but the man on his right cuts in first.

     "I will explain everything to you." He says. If there's one thing I can discern from his face and and posture, it's that he looks like he'd rather be anywhere else. Me too buddy, me too.

     "Ram, this is Lucifer. He is a demon and the avatar of Pride." Oh, so now I'm just casually being introduced to Lucifer!? I mean, I've never read a Bible before, but I'm pretty sure I know who fucking Lucifer is! Though, I think he's depicted as the ruler of hell so... Who knows. Plus they said this place was called the Devildom. So it's not like this is actually Hell! Just a, weird coincidence! "He's also the vice-president of the student council and my right-hand man... And not just in title, I assure you. Beyond that, he is also my most trusted friend." Good for him I guess, I wouldn't have guessed demons had friends that's for sure.

     The other man speaks, "Flattery will get you nowhere, Diavolo." Okay well, maybe they need to work on friendship since they clearly can't take compliments, but y'know, they're doing better than me. Lucifer looks to me again. "Speaking on behalf of the entire student body at this great and storied school of ours, I offer you a heartfelt welcome, Ram."

     Flattery will get you nowhere... "Answer my question." I say, crossing my arms. As cute and interesting as all of this is, I am kind of freaking out on the inside. Like, why am I here!? In Hell- the Devildom- whatever! This is not normal!

     Lucifer- knowing I'm looking Lucifer in the eyes and having a conversation with him is surreal- looks a bit intrigued. "... Interesting. This one is quite different from Solomon." Who? "Diavolo believes that we demons should start strengthening our relationship with both the human world and the Celestial Realm. As a first step towards this goal, we've decided to institute and exchange program." That's right, the letter did say something about an exchange program... But then... "We've sent two of our students to the human world and two to the Celestial Realm. And we're welcoming four students to our school; two from your world and two from the Celestial Realm." Oh, dear God no- "So, I take it you've probably put two and two together at this point, right?" Why did I sign that stupid letter, why stupid impulsive decision making, why!? "You've been chosen among the people from among the people of the human world to participate in this program of ours. You are our newest exchange student." This is it, the most ironic moment of my life. One second away from offing myself, only to get interrupted and wind up in Hell anyways! "Your period of stay is one year." A whole year!? "You will have to attend classes as any other student, and perform a few extra tasks that will be assigned to you from RAD. After one year, you will write a paper about your exchange here in the Devildom."

     "A whole paper...?" I don't even know what to say, what do you say!? 'Sorry, I actually thought this was a prank, I'd like to leave now please.'

     "I'm not telling you to write a doctoral thesis, you can take it easy." I don't even want to be here! What could there possibly even be to say, 'oh, loved the pits of tortured souls and fire everywhere!' I might not even survive! What if- I don't know, do demons eat people!? That sounds like a demon thing, I don't want to get eaten! "... Don't glare at me like that. It's not like I'll abandon you all by yourself here in the Devildom." Is he reading my mind...? "You need someone to look after you, and I think that someone should be my brother Mammon."

     "... Who?" I'm pretty sure Lucifer was an only child or something, right? Or were the angels related...? Do I even trust the Bibles count of everything...? I mean, it at least said something about Lucifer...

     "He's the avatar of Greed and... How should I put it...? Oh well, you'll understand soon enough." Well, that's assuring... Suddenly he's holding out a phone with the strangest lock screen I've ever seen. 66:66...? What kind of time zone do they have here? And when did he get in front of me!? "Here take this device. It's called a D.D.D. It's a lot like the cell phones of your world." Well... Can't hurt to have another phone. Maybe I could sell one for some cash... "This will be yours to use for as long as your here." So he expects it back when this is over, damn. "Go ahead and try calling Mammon with it."

     I look down at the phone and open it, quickly going through the cute little tutorial- it's like a more personified Google assistant or something. I go to contacts, where Ive only got one contact- which, makes sense I guess. I tap it, and begin dialing Mammon.