"Sebastian is the grandchild of Demon Lord Lucifer?" Grell squeaked out, gaping at what he'd just been told. On a personal note, he thought that the Demon Lord in question was rather scary; as such, it was surprising to think of Sebastian actually being blood-related to such a person.
Undertaker looked at Grell, nodding in silent confirmation. "Sebastian's mother is Lucifer's banished daughter, though Sebastian came to live with Lucifer before she was sent away," he murmured, knowing that the other Shinigami were probably wondering about Sebastian's parents. "As for his father- he's not a factor in all this. He never wanted a child to begin with."
William winced a little at that revelation; it was hard for him to imagine such a thing. When he'd been younger, he'd wanted a child of his own almost as much as Grell currently did. Unfortunately, she'd died and the baby with her, but he remembered the incredulous joy that had once been his for far too brief a time. "Does Sebastian know that he wasn't wanted by his father?" he questioned, his normally stern voice far softer than usual.
Grell felt so hurt on Sebastian's behalf; how awful it would be to be unwanted by a parent. Genuine tears welled up in his green eyes for Sebastian; he couldn't imagine how much it would hurt. Grell wanted a child more than anything, even jokingly teasing about carrying Sebastian's child, though he knew that it was impossible, nothing more than a dream that could never be.
"Yes," Undertaker admitted, closing his eyes briefly. "Lucifer told him the truth when Sebastian asked about his father, that his father wasn't ready, able, or willing to be a father." Seeing a disapproving look on William's face, the silver-haired male continued on relentlessly, knowing it had to be said- and what he was going to say was nothing more than the truth. "It would have been far worse back then to give the child false hope for a reconciliation that would never go the way that Sebastian would have wanted. Besides, he had Lucifer to raise him, love him, and care for and protect him, along with myself."
Grell started at that revelation; he knew that there was something between Lucifer and Undertaker, though he definitely hadn't thought it would be as 'parents' to Sebastian. "You raised him too?" he asked, still pressed against the taller man slightly from behind. A few tears had escaped, though he was glad, very glad, that Sebastian hadn't been left all alone. Being alone was very hard; having people around who cared for and loved you was much better.
Ronald was wondering what the nature of Undertaker's relationship with Demon Lord Lucifer was exactly, since he'd just admitted to raising Sebastian with him. Not speaking, he continued watching, though he felt bad inside. No child should ever be unwanted by a parent like that- and if Sebastian's mother had done something awful enough to get banished from the demon world, she probably hadn't been much a parent either.
Turning slightly, Undertaker wrapped Grell in his arms, raising one hand up to wipe his tears away with his thumb. "Yes, because Lucifer couldn't always be there with him, Grell. Sebastian had to be protected, even if he himself did not know why. It would be too informal to say that I simply guarded him, for I took care of the child as much as Lucifer did, especially when it was time for Lucifer to go do his duty as part of the triumvirate. Aside from Lucifer and his wayward daughter, I alone knew the truth about Sebastian and Lucifer knew I'd help him keep Sebastian safe..."
"Oh..." Grell blushed a tiny bit at the thumb on his cheek, feeling his cheeks warm up as he looked at Undertaker. He smiled a tiny bit and nodded; it made sense to him that Lucifer had needed someone to help keep Sebastian safe- and Undertaker was certainly more than qualified for that job. He liked being held like this; it was a first for him, and he pressed close to Undertaker, watching his face closely. "The two of you did a fine job, though; Sebastian turned out well and he's quite decent- most of the time."
