An Angelic Love Story (Issue ???)

Chapter 8 Getting Help

Elizabeth Nefta POV
As we all sat around the table, sipping our tea, Lucifer broke the silence.

Dr. Death: "So, what's going on with my brother that brings you to Hell?"

Elizabeth Nefta: "Well, he's been acting differently lately."

Lilith: "I don't know my brother-in-law well, but from what I know of Lucy, he's always been cheery and carefree."

Elizabeth Nefta: "He seems to have lost his cheeriness. And he's not as carefree as he used to be. Lately, he talks more about responsibilities and how he wants to remain a prince without them, rather than embracing his role as king."

Dr. Death: "That's odd. Life usually handles responsibilities effortlessly. He usually enjoys ruling the kingdom as king."

He said, his expression troubled.

Elizabeth Nefta: "He spends most of his time in the training area practicing with a bow."

Dr. Death: "How's his aim?"

Lilith: "Why does that matter?"

Elizabeth Nefta: "He hits all of his shots."

Dr. Death: "Something's definitely off. He used to miss targets on purpose just for fun."

He paused, deep in thought.

Dr. Death: "Alright, I'll pay him a visit and see what's wrong. I suspect it might have something to do with the recent attack on the Angel by the demon, and your presence."

Elizabeth Nefta: "What do you mean by 'your presence'?"

Dr. Death: "Life probably hasn't mentioned it, but you have an aura similar to ours, albeit closer to Lilith's. Before we were reincarnated, there was someone special whom Life always cared about. He hasn't fully remembered who that person was, but I have. And you have the exact same aura."

I widened my eyes at the implications of his words.

Dr. Death: "My brother is outgoing and open, but he closes off when it comes to this subject. From what I see, he might have feelings for you, and he's distancing himself to protect from potential pain. Life despises pain unlike our other brother, who embraces it."

Lilith: "What other brother? I thought there were only two of you?"

Dr. Death: "No, we have a third brother. We haven't found him yet. We found each other because of our roles as the kings of Heaven and Hell, but he rules the vast Overworld. Anyway, I digress. I'll go talk to him and find out what's bothering him."

Elizabeth Nefta: "Thank you, I appreciate it."

Dr. Death: "No problem. He's my brother, and I'm happy to help. You should go before he notices you're gone."

Elizabeth Nefta: "Oh, right. Thanks for the tea. Goodbye."

Lilith/Dr. Death: "Goodbye."

[Dr. Death's POV]

I smiled as she left.

Lilith: "Why are you smiling, love?"

Dr. Death: "Gabriel and Michael will be happy to have their mother back."

[Elizabeth Nefta's POV]

As I left through the portal, I found myself in the main hall, face to face with Life. He looked out of breath and wore a worried expression.