~𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭~

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟓: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

Alastor placed the music box next to him, listened to the peaceful lullaby, and fell asleep with his head on the pillow. Since then, he would keep the music box playing because it helped him sleep at night, but he would still wake up at the same time when he saw Lucifer walking through the halls weeping as if he were a heartbroken ghost trailing the halls in search of something, but what was the question Alastor was asking himself every time he saw his master in this state.

On one of the nights, Alastor stayed in Lucifer's room, he couldn't help but gaze at his master's face, with Lucifer clutching Alastor's arm and feeling tranquil. He took a deep breath and relaxed his brows, which were no longer down or up. Alastor wiped his face. Some nights, he couldn't find his way back to his room until he saw his Master Lucifer sleeping with a steady breath and no longer weeping. He is not sure why he does this, but it helps him sleep; so he sees it as another task that he must do.

But, as always, Lucifer would wake up with no memory of Alastor being in his room or him sleepwalking, just that he had been able to sleep much better over the prior several days, with his eyes no longer swollen enough to need makeup.

Present

Lucifer was dressing up his daughter for her tutoring lesson "done" She wore a lovely turquoise outfit with a white ribbon. She was excited about this class session since she was going to be taught etiquette by her favorite teacher, Carmila, and history by Zestial Camilla's husband. Lucifer looked proudly at his daughter, who was twirling about, "Do I look pretty, papa"

Lucifer: "Yes beautiful Appleseed"

Charlie: "Yeah": she looked at Alastor, who was entering the room: Bambi, do you like the outfit that Papa picked for me"

Alastor:" Yes I do.., Miss Charlotte, you look wonderful"

She smiled widely as Lucifer took her hand and led her to her tutor, Carmila, Zestial, where they had a pleasant conversation before leaving for his office. As with the previous nanny, so he send a letter and requested that his two trusted people teach his daughter because he was unsure whether he should trust the prince. Even though the king was hurt, Lucifer no longer wanted him to send his tutor because the first time he suggested the tutor, it took him months to persuade Lucifer to do so. He knew Lucifer would not budge and he understood how much Lucifer loved his daughter, so he left Lucifer alone.

Alastor was wandering around the mansion's halls, making sure everything was in order, kept nice and clean leaving not even spect of dust. Water the plants in the green garden and ensure that the kitchen has adequate fuel. Once everything had been checked, inspect the carriages that transported the supplies from town. 

He departed to see if Lucifer had anything more for him to do. He walks into his master's office and sees Lucifer clutching a knife and dragging it on the table, appearing furious and clutching an envelope in his other hand; though he seems mad, he appears sadder than anything. Lucifer looks up from the envelope, glancing at Alastor and he returns to his regular professional demeanor. Lucifer placed the envelope in the drawer. Lucifer sprang up from his seat, with an intriguing thought racing through his mind as he observed Alastor.

Lucifer: "Alastor, would you want to have another competition with me"

Alastor meant to reject Lucifer, but seeing Lucifer's mournful face, "Yes, but don't you have work master"

Lucifer: "No, I finished, come, we're going to have fun"

Lucifer walked out of the room, Alastor tilting his head in confusion at what Lucifer had just said. Lucifer went to one of the rooms where he kept his old weapons, took out a sniper rifle and another rifle, and threw them on the floor. Then, getting knives, he strolled around the room, looking at one of the servants to get some of his provisions and the horses ready, and the servant nodded as he walked away. Alastor came behind his master, resting his hand on Lucifer, "Sire, could you explain what you're doing" Lucifer glanced up at the beast, "We're going to hunt together," that's all he said before returning to getting the rest of the supplies and throwing a coat at Alastor, telling him to wear it.