Deal • RadioApple

6 • Just a little trust

"And your deal is to broadcast her song... to hell" Lucifer answered for himself. He took a deep breath to take this all in, he sure wasn't doing a good job so far but kept his composure.

"If she gets sinners to answer to her, heaven will fall apart, and she will reign with power too strong for any of us". Alastor spoke quietly as if anyone else could hear "And that's all I know". Lucifer swallowed "Then I'll do whatever I can to stop that from happening. Even if it means killing you. Think about it, if you're dead, your deal is no longer valid" without another word he stood up, his wings emerging on his back. With a flap he glided down towards the pavement, leaving Alastor to think. He couldn't be around him right now.

The hotel was dim with the remaining light of the sunset bleeding through the tinted windows. It wasn't as lively as it was earlier that day, everyone must have gone to their rooms. Lucifer pushed the door open, pausing for a moment when his eyes fell on Charlie and Vaggie in the main lobby holding each other close dancing in silence. They swayed back and forth in harmony, enjoying the moment they finally had with nobody else around. He melted at the sight and couldn't help but watch, but seeing Vaggie nuzzle her head into Charlie's shoulder made him remember when he was in love. The memory sent a stabbing wave of pain through his heart.

Careful not to make a sound, he closed the door taking a step back but felt a looming presence directly behind him. Turning to face the radio demon, his expression fell blank "The fuck you want?". Alastors expression was different than his usual cheeky grin, it looked almost painful to say the least. To Lucifer, his smile almost looked forced. "I don't want to see Charlie fail as much as you do, but that doesn't mean I won't hesitate to slaughter any unredeemable sinner or soul who tries to get in the way" the radio demon spoke "I'm not invincible, but I am powerful. You help me break these constraints of my deal, and I will do whatever's in my power to make this Hotel work".

Lucifer had no words. Could he trust him? "Prove it then. Then we will see about breaking this deal of yours" he said firmly. "I can only tell you more if we chat somewhere less out in the open" Alastor said looking to his left, directing Lucifer's gaze to one of the eyes that had miraculously appeared on the hotels outer wall. Alastor grabbed hold of Lucifer's forearm and they both evaporated into black shadows.

The shadows emerged in one of the rooms of the hotel. Once Lucifer was able to open his eyes to observe where Alastor spawned them, he panicked. Alastor looked around the room— ducks, ducks, and even more ducks. Did I mention ducks? Oh and just for a change of scenery, there were also ducks.

"Shit-fuc, why here?!" Lucifer shouted. Alastor beamed a smile at the fuming king "You already got a glimpse of my headquarters so it's only fair I get to invade your space too". Lucifer's posture slumped "Funny".

Alastor observed the space "A little too old to be playing with bath toys aren't you your highness?" He teased, reaching atop a shelf and playfully  throwing a polka dot duck at the king. "Could use one with antlers in your collection" he cackled, but was stopped by a stabbing pain. Lucifer noticed the demon was uncomfortable "Your chest bothering you there, Red?" He put the duck down on a nearby table "C'mere. It's never going to heal unless you take care of it".

Alastor kindly refused Lucifer's offer, but the king wouldn't take no for an answer. The demon was walking on very thin ice and he had no more patience. Using his magic, he pushed Alastor to sit down on a nearby ledge under a big window. Alastor stopped resisting when he realized the king wasn't letting him go.

"I'm supposed to trust the king of hell who spends his day creating rubber duckies tend to my wounds!? You shall not touch me" Alastor protested. Lucifer came back with a first aid box, the same he'd use for Charlie when she was younger and magically made a stool appear to sit on "Just shut your fucking mouth" he snapped "Can you remove your coat?".

Alastor glared at the king "Absolutely not". Lucifer rolled his eyes "Everyone is starting to notice your weak. It's not subtle. Now let me clean this up". He had no idea what he was doing. Helping the radio demon? Pffft no of course not, more like saving his sorry ass.

By some miracle, he listened. Alastor opened up his coat just enough to expose the gash in his chest, his eyes focused on the wall behind Lucifer to avoid eye contact. He'd rather one annoying short king see this opposed to the others seeing him in this state. This was embarrassing enough. Lucifer started gently cleaning the wound, being more gentle around areas that still had yet to start healing.

"You're more quiet than usual. It's so strange NOT hearing you yap about shit" Lucifer spoke softly as he worked. "Are you finished yet?" Alastor asked. Lucifer's face scrunched up in confusion "I just started, jeez relax".

Uncomfortable silence filled the room again. God Lucifer hated every second of it. "It's a real slap to the face finding out your ex-wife's ran off to heaven, sleeping with the radio demon for seven years" he blurted out. Alastor fumed "I beg your pardon I will never engage in such activity" he snapped. Lucifer stared blankly at the raging demon "Learn to take a joke, Red. For fucks sake hold still".

Lucifer continued working and Alastor counted each second that passed on the clock. Time couldn't have gone by slower. His eyes found themselves looking around observing the room, then trailing down watching the king. He watched how gently Lucifer tended to his chest, watched how his expression changed when he concentrated, watched how his eyebrows slightly furrowed when trying to accurately apply bandages, and how his tongue would merely stick out to the side as he worked.

One final bandage and he was all finished. "Good as new" Lucifer said, standing up to stretch his sore back "Cash or card, how are ya paying?" He asked holding out his hand, gesturing for money. Alastor stood up, raising an eyebrow in utter confusion. "It's a joke dumbass. Fuck your so gullible" he chuckled.

Alastors ears fell back "Your a disappointment to all mankind" he rolled his eyes. Lucifer stopped in his tracks "Yeah... yeah maybe I am.... Look, Now it's my turn to talk. I'm not going to let that title stop me from doing what's right. Everyone can be redeemed, you just have to let them choose their path. I'm a disappointment for sitting back and letting these sinners take advantage of their free will and not doing anything about it... I just let the angels take care of the problem for me. All the power I have and what do I do with it? End up making bath toys. I'm wasting my potential when I could be down there helping my daughter make her dreams come true. If there ever were a time to start using my power for good, it would be now".

Alastor stood silent soaking up his words.

A/N: Hooooly moly that's a longer one! Hope ya liked it! I wonder how Lucifer's speech will influence Alastor, we must wait and see >:)

Also if you have any questions or need me to explain Alastor's deal further, don't hesitate to drop a comment! I'll be happy to explain in further detail if needed <3