The lovers of Hell

Chapter 19: Reunited

Hades and the others arrived at the location they were told to go. Úñkñøwñ got out and looked around. "Yep. I know this place. This is the Circle of Dimensions. This place was once used by humans, angels, and demons alike millions of years ago. The portal could only be opened with the Book of the Deceased and a blood sacrifice. Lucifer must've used my book and his own blood to open the portal," he explained. Joseph wiped a tear from his face. "I can't let my son become this overlord that will destroy the multiverse. It's too dangerous," he muttered. Drake stared at the circle. His wings drooped. Hades came up behind him and gave him a pat on the back. "Don't worry. We'll find him soon," He said. Suddenly, another car drove in. Jerry and Grim jumped out. "Boss? What are you doing here?" Drake asked Grim. "I'm here to help you guys. I found this guy at your house," He pointed at Jerry. Jerry ran up to Drake and hugged him. "I hope he's safe," Jerry sobbed, tightening his grip around Drake. "It's okay. I'm sure he is," Drake whispered. They all looked at Joseph, who was drinking a beer. "Who's that guy?" Jerry asked. "That's Lucifer's dad. He's the guy who beat him," Drake said. Jerry ran up to him and started punching him. "So, Drake. How's life down here? It's very warm," Grim said as he took off his tailcoat. "Well, it's certainly not as good as Heaven, I'll tell you that," Drake joked. Grim laughed and gave a hearty pack on the back to Drake. "Hey, remember when I first hired you? You got to meet...him before he...disappeared. Never got the chance to give him his paycheck," Grim sorrowfully said. Úñkñøwñ walked up to everyone. "Listen. If we want to save Lucifer, we need to act fast. Grim. Do you have a copy of the Book of the Deceased?" He asked. Grim nodded and pulled out the book. "Good. Now, we need a blood sacrifice from someone Lucifer truly loved. Place the book in the middle," Úñkñøwñ explained. "I'll go first," Joseph said. He walked up to the circle and pulled out a pocket knife. He cut into his wrist, blood dripping from the wound. Nothing happened. Drake went next. Nothing. Then Grim went. Then Jerry. Then Úñkñøwñ. Finally, it was Hades's turn. "Lucifer doesn't love me. He told me to never talk to him again," Hades mumbled, his head drooping. Everyone came up to him. "Don't worry. I'm sure he didn't mean it," Drake said, giving Hades a hug. Hades smiled. He took the knife and placed it above his wrist. "This is for you Lucifer," He said. He threw the knife and pulled out a much larger one. He then hacked off his wrist, blood spraying everywhere. Tears flowed from his eyes. Jerry stood there in shock. Úñkñøwñ gasped. Grim and Drake threw up. The circle lit up with a crimson light. The portal opened. "I'll be fine. Come on. We're losing time," Hades grunted. Everyone ran and I need in, not knowing of the peril that was soon to come.