『 I Won't Run Anymore』

- Lucifer Ending

I stared out at the city, taking in the lights that engrossed the area with a soft smile; it truly was beautiful at night. I walked along the path that led to Daiki's resting place... the place that he died. The wooden cross stood with rope holding it together, now leaning against a tree due to the dirt shifting again with the weather which caused me to sigh heavily. It seemed to keep doing this... I always had to straighten it out as no one else came to visit his grave... sad... it was definitely sad considering how wonderful Daiki was. But I guess I should be grateful that the Vatican even put up a grave stone for him.

"I'm here Daiki."

I placed the Heather bunch on his grave, smiling as I straightened the oak cross out for what seemed to be the hundredth time this month.

"Lillies would make a better tribute to the dead."

I laughed lightly at the familiar voice, never taking my eyes away from my work of standing the grave straight.

"Heather is Daiki's favourite flower; he always loved the smell."

"Heather is a shrub named Calluna, it is not a true flower."

"Maybe not, but it blossoms."

Even though he was talking about gardening, I wasn't sure if my response was concerning the shrub of Daiki himself. I heard Lucifer's footsteps echo until they stopped close to my form, the brilliant white of his jacket blinding my peripheral vision.

"He was a fool."

"He was... he was the biggest fool I knew... but he was my best friend."

"Even after he tried to kill you?"

"Yes."

I heard the male sigh as a short cough followed, a pat on my shoulder drawing my attention to the blonde demon who still held his other gloved hand to his lips as he spoke.

"I don't understand humans, I can't say that I ever have... nor have I liked their existence other than for a host. A greedy species that doesn't appreciate Assiah or the bodies that they were given... such a waste."

"But?"

His emerald eyes shifted to meet my own, his hand lowering to his side and revealing his mouth which held a firm line.

"But?"

I blinked lightly, a sense of nervousness hitting me as I begun to twiddle my fingers together to ease some tension I was feeling.

"It just sounded like a 'but' was going to come after what you said."

"No. Your stupid answer towards that dead human spurred my response. He set a goal that his weakened heart couldn't complete, and lost his life because of it."

"You don't have to keep reminding me."

I shrugged his hand from my shoulder and knelt down onto the soft patch of grass that lay at the foot of Daiki's grave, straightening the Heather I had brought for him to keep me occupied and looking away from the demon.

"You are upset."

I ignored him, biting back the snide remark and swallowing it down like a bitter pill as to not insult the male. I may have been angry with him, but this was still a demon king I had my back towards. Not only that but a man that has helped me throughout my endeavours here in True Cross City. As scarce as his appearance may have been I have kept note of everything he has done for me. He helped to suppress my powers, he's saved me on many occasions, and has helped me to reach answers on my own with a little help from his wise words. I smiled lightly and lent back onto my heels, never once taking my eyes away from Daiki's grave.