RAVIA

Entry 22: Dark Horse

"I knew you were, you were gonna come for me. But here you are, so you better choose carefully. Cause I am capable of anything and everything..."
- Katy Perry, Dark Horse.

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After countless days of planning. Lucifer has acquired an ace up his sleeve. Since the rogue demons first move was to attack Ravia, he had made a move of his own.

It was like a game of chess that was well planned. The rogue demons had sent their pawns which were their familiars to attack so in turn he sent his own to attack and so far it was successful but Lucifer knew that it would not continue to go as smoothly as it is now. They will soon make another attack.

So far he had Sergei round up all his capable demons from all over the world that were on his side and had them begin training. He had other demons that were not so good at fight gather Intel from other paranormal beings to find out their next move. Sebastien and Beel had meet up with some  nephelims, who worked as mercenaries in the army as well as other people such as the witches, werewolves, Valkyries and vampires. If they were going to have an all out war. It's best that they had a lot of powerful people on their side.

As for Ravia, Lucifer had taken over her training full time that is at Sergei's approval of course, cause the demon had a hard time putting her in any their care. Lucifer had frown at that however, as Ravia's father no one should have any qualms in trusting her in his care. Despite being an evil bastard, he was a good father. Plus, his evil demeanor was all in good intentions. For the good to exist, the bad must too. The light to dark. The Lord to the devil. The angels to demons. There must be complete balance for the world to continue to be in existence. Everyone should know this. This was a well know philosophy on life.

Lucifer got up and towards the open window, staring out into the world before his eyes. As usual, countless cars and other vehicles drove by. In the park across from the estate, children played while joggers took rest under shady trees. Some dogs chased cats or played Frisbee with their owners while the elderly sat on park benches reading newspaper or doing the usual crossword puzzles. He continued to look around the area and saw young couples having picnics, holding hands so at ease with each other.

It was good that mere mortals can take their time to enjoy the good of life as well as life's treasures. But it was also sad that they were oblivious to what was happening around them. Complete oblivion to what will take place. They knew not the impending war that will soon go in to action and that was sad. As many of these innocent mortals, well some guilty ones too will be harmed and perhaps die in this immortal fray that will one day take place. Despite as lover of death and chaos, he will try his best to preserve the life before him. After all, his family's life are also at stake.

It angered him sometimes the level and risks that humans and demons a like will take just to gain power. No matter how bad. All in the sake of feeding their greed. However, that shall not be for eternity. He was created for a reason. As the Hell's ruler, he was in charge of punishing the wicked. If they don't repent or pay for their sins when the end of days come, their souls will be his for the taking.

He turned away from the window, and poured himself a glass of whiskey. He then snapped his fingers  and the iPod that he had connected to Beats, boom box began playing. He was a lover of modern inventions. They made life easier in some ways. He also loved music. Mozart's Requiem began playing and he hummed a long with it. He took up his glass of whiskey and sat on the settee.

Knock! Knock!

Lucifer looked up and glance at the door. Knowing that it was Cornelio at the door he told him to enter.

As always, Cornelio was impeccably dressed and ready for duty. He stood before Lucifer with his hands folded at his back.

"What is it?" Asked Lucifer smiling. There was a glint of mischief.

"Princes Sebastien and Beelzebub has already garnered the deals. Lord Sergei has also completed the soldiers training so they are ready whenever you are. Princess Ravia has also completed her training and is able to use her powers perfectly."

"That's good," replied Lucifer nodding. "Thanks for notifying me." He took another drink from his whiskey glass.

Cornelio started to leave the room but Lucifer stopped him.

"When are you planning to get rid of your disguise? Aren't you tired of acting or you love the role that you're playing so much?"

Cornelio still faced the door. "Sir, I know not what you speak of," he replied.

Lucifer released a raucous yet a refine bit of laughter, eyes gleaming with knowledge of hidden secrets. "Oh cut the bullshit! You know what I'm speaking of Sam or should I say Sammael?"

At that moment Cornelio's body glowed with golden light as his body transformed. His butler attire changed to leather pants with black knee high boots along with white shirt. His slick back, blue-black hair now hang loosely around his face, a curly, dishevelled mess. His wrists were covered with leather bands and his once blue eyes now glowed green, the only bright colour to his pale body. A signature feature of Lucifer's. With the transformation finished he turned around to face Lucifer who was now smiling with mirth.

"Hello, my dear angel of death, the king of time," greeted Lucifer. "It's been a while Sammael."

Cornelio now Sammael, brushed away his tangled mess of hair away from his face and smile. His eyes twinkling with well known mischief, colour now blooming in his cheeks as they were now rosy with blush.

"Hello Father," greeted Sammael.

"It's nice to see you son," replied Lucifer as he got up and embrace his son. "Finally my ace in this upcoming war shows his unforgettable face. I can't believe that your brothers didn't know you were Cornelio all along"

Sammael laughed. "I'm good at disguises. I'm a master at it," he said.

"Of course you are. You learnt from the best."

Sammael smiled as he hugged his father. "Like father like son," he whispered. "How did you know it was me?"

"It took me a while but it was during Ravia's birthday party I saw you almost reverted back to your original form and stopped in time to keep your Cornelio form," Lucifer answered. " The other time was right after I got angry when you told me about the demons that were spying. I was going to say something but you left the room before I could."

"That was a long time ago," replied Sammael.

"Yeah," said Lucifer. " I thought you disappeared for good after that accident happened. Have you come to terms with it?"

" I have," Sammael replied. " It feels good to be back."

Lucifer chuckled. "It's good to have my ace back."

Sammael glared at his father as they both sat on the sofa. "I prefer the term dark horse."

"Whatever," laughed Lucifer. "How are we going to break this news to Ravia?"

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