~time skip~
Yukii's pov:
I walk up the stairs quickly as I start approaching the door, I can know he's hearing me walk closer. I walk up to the door and he comes closer.
???:....ah, it's you. So, how did it go? I trust you haven't forgotten what I told you? Have you managed to gain beelzebub's trust somewhat?
I cross my arms on my chest. The door blocking him for me giving me a confidence I would never have against a demon.
Me: Are you Belphegor? Scratch that, I'm a 100% sure you are
He sighs.
Belphegor:Aww, so you've already figured me out, have you? Well, your not fun at all. That's right.I'm Belphegor,Avatar Of sloth. And I'm the seventh Demon living here in this building.
Me: You're a Liar!
Belphegor: a liar...? Ah, you're referring to how I told you I was a human.
I shake my head.
Me: I still didn't believe one bit.
Belphegor: well call me a liar if you wish. But let me say this: Any human who allows themselves to be fooled by a demon has only themselves to blame. It was your own foolishness and stupidity that led to this.Did Beel actually tell you about me? Well, that alone suggests that he trusts you. He and my other brothers all believe I was forced to go to the human world as an exchange student, don't they?
I nod.
Belphegor: I'd love to see the look on their faces when they find out that Lucifer was actually keeping me up here in this filthy attic. Heh heh....but now, you know the truth don't you? I lied to you sure, but lucifer did lock me up in here. That's the truth.
Me: why don't you get your brothers to help you? I don't help liars.
Belphegor: if it was possible, I would've done it long ago.think about it. If my other brothers learned about my current situation, what do you think they'd do? I'm sure they'd fly into a fit of rage and confront lucifer about it. And if that happened, it wouldn't be any ordinary family squabble. Nope. It might very well devolve into a war that would envelop the entire Devildom.
A shiver runs down my spine.
A-a war...?
Belphegor:if worst came to worst, even the human world wouldn't be spared it's effect.
I can almost feel the colour drain from my face. I knew they were dangerous...but that much..?
Belphegor: id like to find a peaceful resolution to all this.For lucifer, for the Devildom and for the human world as well. Personally, I'd like to be able to have a proper, face-to-face talk with Lucifer. Sure, we may have had a falling out, but really it was only a little misunderstanding.if I could just talk with him, he'd realize that was the case. I need to find some way of to get out of here, find lucifer, and have a talk with him. That's all I want. And that's the truth, you understand,right?
I hesitate.
Me: You might still be lying to me....
Belphegor: well, I suppose I can't blame you for not trusting me.
He seems sad...
Belphegor: your the only person I can count on to help me now.
He smiles at me. A gentle smile..
Belphegor: If you reconsider and decide you want to help, come back here. I'll be waiting for you.
...
~the next morning~
I was walking around the house..
Marylynn talked about a planetarium that is in the house last time...maybe I could go check real quick...
as I was about to enter the room, I see lucifer and Beelzebub talking about something. I hide and decide to eavesdrop on them.
This is so bad if I get caught...but I really want to know.
Beel: I haven't heard anything from Belphie up in the human world.
Lucifer: he's probably been busy. The life of an exchange student is a busy one.
Beel: Belphie was against the whole idea of the exchange program from the start. I know he didn't want to go to the human world of all places.
Lucifer:No, I don't imagine he did.
Belphie: come on Lucifer, you have to forgive Belphie. If you insist on sending an exchange student to the human world. I'll go instead.so can you let Belphie come back to the devildom?
He looks worried..
Lucifer: No.
!!!
Beel: but—
Now he just looks sad!!
Lucifer: you understand Diavolo's dream, don't you?
That fucker—. Is Diavolo more important than his own brother??
Beel:...For angels,demons and Humans to recognize, accept and respect one another. And to create a new world together—
Lucifer: Exactly. And the first step toward that goal is this exchange program. But Belphegor opposed it. I will eliminate anyone who tries to stand in the way of Diavolo's dream, no matter who they might be. Even if it's my own brother.
...he's a monster...
Beel:...
Lucifer: Beel, it's not that I don't understand how you feel. Belphie is your twin brother, and you were especially close to him.so with this said,answer me this. Who would you choose to side with, Belphegor or me?
Beel: I,ᵁᵐ...........
Mammon:...so he can't manage to answer, eh? That's just like beel....
I almost let a surprised Squeak out of my mouth. What the hell is he doing here?!
Mammon: wha? Don't look at me like that, you were eavesdropping' on them too. You tryin' to tell me that it's okay for you to do it, but not for me?
Hes talking too loud!!
Mammon: If we stay here too long,eventually lucifer is gonna find us. Come on, let's head over that way.
Mammon pulls me in the hallways, ending up sitting me at a chair in the dinning room.
Mary: Hi Yukii.
I wave at her.
Me: hi..
Mammon:....huh. So Beel told you about Belphie and Lilith.did he? I've gotta say, getting beel to tell you about Belphie and Lilith...for a human,you've done good!i gotta hand it to ya!
Mary: who's Belphie?
Aoi: probably the last brother.
Mary: would make sense..
Mammon:...Anyway, how do I explain this? So, we were all actually angels up in the celestial realm before we fell from grace, so to speak. Back then, lucifer was especially fond of Beel,Belphie and Lilith. He loved those three. But things changed after we ended up in the devildom. Lucifer is such a super-serious guy and all, so....after pledging loyalty to Lord Diavolo, he always put Diavolo's desires first from that point on, no matter what.he does it even when it's something he doesn't agree with, ya know? I mean, seriously. Would it kill him to be a little flexible sometimes?but anyway, that what brought this on. When lord Diavolo suggested this exchange program thing and, Belphie opposes it.....Lucifer wouldn't listen to a thing Belphie said. He just sent him straight up to the human world, and that was that. I mean, I'm not sayin' that Belphie would've convinced him of anything even if he'd taken the time to listen. But still...if the two of them would've talked it out,I can't help thinkin' things would've turned different....whoa, did ya hear that?! I just said somethin' kinda awesome there, didn't I?! It's not often I do that! Way to go,me! MAN, I'm amazing! Hey, come on, I think I deserve some praise here! And while you're at it, how about ya show a little reverence,too!
I get a small flashback of what Belphegor. Telling me he had a fight with lucifer...and that he wanted to talk with him....
Aoi: are you okay Yukii?
mammon: hey,come on! Are you even listening' to anything I'm sayin' here? Don't ignore me!
So if Belphegor and lucifer have a talk....something might actually change. At the very least, it might make Beel feel better. It's hard on him. Caught between the two of them like he is.
~
Belphegor:...well this is certainly unexpected. It's only been a day and already you're back.
I couldn't help it. Its the only thing that as been on my mind.
Belphegor: I thought it would be longer before you returned, if you ever did at all. So I take it you've decided to help me? I have to wonder,though. What was it that changed your mind?
...
Me: I'm doing this for Beelzebub..
He as a smile on his face, a really small one.
Belphegor:...For beel?i see...well, no matter what your reason is,this works out well for me. So I'm fine with it. Now, I'll say it as many times as I can, because it's important....you can't tell my older brothers anything about this. They have to keep believing that I'm up in the Human world as an exchange student.
Me: yes, I know. I have something to say.
I put my pinky up.
Me: pinky promise me you won't lie to me anymore.
Belphegor:...that's childish you can't be serious.
I extend my pinky more and he looks at it. Is pinky then wraps around mine.
Don't blush. Even if it's a boy, it's still a demon!!!
Belphegor: pinky promise I'm not lying or whatever.
He takes his pinky away.
Belphegor: now that's done and you've got that. Go ahead and go back to your room....Actually, wait a moment there's something important I still haven't said: I really do appreciate your help, honestly.if you wouldn't have shown up, I would have been stuck here for who knows how long. So I want you to know I'm grateful, thank you....Yukii.
I nod and turn away, walking away and back to my room..well, the twins room.
As I was in the main hallway, I receive a text.
Luke: can you come outside now?
Luke: I'm in front of the house of lamentations.
...what?luke wants to see me?
I turn toward the Stairs and starts going down, going to meet the little angel outside.
~
Me: hi Luke.
Luke: Yukii! You came!! Thank you! I was worried..! I don't know what I'd do if someone saw me hanging out in a place like this.
Me: don't be too loud Luke, or they'll know you are here.
Luke:....! Yeah you're right, ᴸᵉᵗ'ˢ ᵏᵉᵉᵖ ᵒᵘʳ ᵛᵒᶦᶜᵉˢ ᵈᵒʷⁿ. Now, let me get right to the point. I need you to let me spend the night in your room tonight. Please, I'm begging you.....!
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