#we're all in for a punishing and cruel couple years together

[doedipus]

it's really confounding that we're in a political situation right now where a trans woman just won a seat in the house for the first time, but the kill the fags party probably managed to finesse near total control of the government otherwise. what a shitshow. I fucking hate this stupid, stupid country.

[thistlecatfics]

Do you think Andromeda and Narcissa got reconcile and explore each other romantically post-war? This is on the basis that they never explored anything like that before Andromeda ran away.

I definitely answered an ask like this a couple years ago, but I do an absolutely atrocious job of tagging so I can't find it. BUT! if anyone can find it for me then you're my hero.

so... the answer is maybe? depending on the circumstances? I could see it going many ways.

IF we're going with yes (because that's way more interesting) -

I headcanon that immediately after the Battle of Hogwarts Narcissa goes straight to the bank, which is obviously a huge mess after Harry and co just broke out via dragon! (remember that's basically the same day as the battle lol) She starts moving money around to make sure her family is secure - moving money overseas, moving money to strange accounts etc. She does this because she correctly anticipates that the ministry basically takes a huge amount of money from the Malfoys as punishment for their actions during the war. So she makes sure they can't find all of it.

One of the places she puts her money is in her sister's account because of weird blood rules at Gringotts. Her living sister. Andromeda.

Andromeda does not go straight to the bank because she's a normal grieving human and she has an infant who is now totally her responsibility. It takes her a while - maybe a year or two - to realize there's been a major deposit into her otherwise meager account.

Once she realizes this, she's PISSED. She's grieving and furious and trying to keep it together for her grandchild, but she's exhausted and everything is horrible.

In my main headcanon for Andromeda, she's an alcoholic who gets sober shortly after graduation for Ted's sake and then for her child. After they both die? Sobriety seems like an absurd thing to maintain. She's mostly keeping it together -- like one binge a week when Teddy is with Molly.

I don't see sober Andromeda as able to reconcile with Narcissa. It's just too unfair. How dare Narcissa be left with a living son when Andromeda lost everyone? Except this infant who exhausts her and reminds her of how Ted was always better when Nymphadora was a baby and who is part werewolf? Maybe they try, maybe they don't. It's just too much pain.

However, relapsing Andromeda?? Who is trying to keep it together in public? but who fucking cares what her horrible sister has to say? how dare she judge her? Going with the fanon that Narcissa is under house arrest in Malfoy Manor, Andromeda is allowed to visit her unsupervised. Malfoy Manor has an incredible wine cellar.

Narcissa is desperate for contact from anyone, from her sister. Andromeda is desperate for moments of oblivion -- as long as she knows Teddy is safe. They develop an incredibly awful, codependent, enabling relationship where Narcissa plies Andromeda with alcohol and Andromeda says cruel things to her when drunk but Narcissa's willing to take it because she just wants something. They're both so lonely and so unsure of how they're supposed to continue on in this new world. They also both miss Bellatrix and both are looking for Bellatrix in the other but refuse to say so out loud.

(Eventually it gets bad enough -- Andromeda is clearly slowly killing herself -- that even Narcissa intervenes. With Andromeda now sober and Teddy at Hogwarts, they develop a new kind of relationship and somewhat isolate themselves together from the world.)

On the other hand, if you want a less angsty version, I love the idea of writing a Drarry fic where they're trying to hide their relationship but end up back at Malfoy Manor and stumble upon Narcissa/Andromeda. Everyone is freaking out except for Narcissa who thinks conventions against incest are so bourgeois and who has known that her son has been obsessed with Harry Potter for ten years. She's just like... ugh *waves for the house elf for tea with vodka.*

[leekimdramas]

The Judge From Hell Review

I have no idea why everyone is calling this 'the drama of the year' when we all know it will be forgotten when something better comes.

Justitia has been punished for sending an innocent person to hell.

While doing her mission she meets an annoying policeman Han Da On and some other demons.

Mild spoilers ahead.

It was so nice to start the drama and feel some butterflies. The chemistry between the leads was cute and the plot seemed interesting.

Justitia as cruel as she is was also very funny to watch.

At this point, I don't know if it's my problem but it happens with so many dramas.

The more episodes came out, the more I felt distant from the characters and very 'meh' about what was happening plot-wise.

I enjoyed that every episode had a different case to go through, and I knew that there would come a time when we had to meet the main villain, but it was a disappointment.

He just felt very weak compared to the badass Kang Bit Na. I know we're all rooting for her but for a moment let me believe that she can lose.

Also, the fighting scenes did not have to be 20 minutes or something. I get that we all want to see justice, and some scenes were great but I skipped a lot of scenes where she just beats the culprit.

The plot itself felt unresolved sometimes - I wish to know what happened to the real Bit Na.

The secondary characters were interesting and fun but I do wonder if we had fewer of them maybe some others could have had their story more flashed out.

I would like to know more about Justitia's right-hand man and A Rang's obsession with her.

Talking about the romance, as I mentioned at first I really enjoyed it while they secretly liked each other (or more Justitia liked Da On).

However, when they became a couple I lost my interest in them. Don't get me wrong I liked that they could talk a lot of things out. I liked that they were comfortable with each other but for some reason, I just could not fully ship them together.

A theory that Bael might be in love with Justitia got me more interested than that whole romance.

Overall, I don't believe this to be the most amazing drama this year but it's an okay one? The characters are likeable, only sometimes annoying. The plot could've been better.

7/10

[everythingsinred]

Let's Talk About NatsuMikan: Natsume (pt. 25)

Hi there.

According to Wikipedia, the term "star-crossed lovers" refers to a couple "whose relationship is thwarted by outside forces". Furthermore, "such pairings are said to be doomed from the start". Often, the tragic end of these pairings can be seen from a mile away, even though the audience may hope and wish desperately for things to be different. In fact, the relationship between Romeo and Juliet is immediately revealed to end tragically, with both of them dead. It's just a matter of watching the heartbreak unfold.

The same is true here. Natsume and Mikan are "doomed" from the start. You hope and wish desperately that fate will be kind to them, that certain things will be different, that they can be happy, but it's not to be and you know it, deep down. All you can really do is watch the specific way it all goes up in flames. Now that we know they're both romantically involved, star-crossed to be separated, we're about to see a tragedy unfold. Let's suffer about it.

Chapter One Hundred and Forty

The school was being invaded, and the only one of Shiki’s conditions that the ESP could not accept was Mikan being out of his reach. In order to save the school, Mikan allowed herself to be put into the ESP’s custody under the condition that she cannot be harmed or manipulated.

But Chapter 140 doesn’t start by checking in on Mikan or even showing the others’ reaction to her absence. Not yet.

Just in case you didn't know how this would end to begin with, Higuchi will let you know now. It will not end well!

The chapter starts with a monologue from Ruka about the lengths Natsume would go to for Mikan, but also pleading for him not to go anywhere. This is unsubtle foreshadowing. We see a glimpse of the future, of Natsume’s presumably dead body, and the misery his death brings. We can see more evidence of what we already knew: Natsume thinks so little of himself that he’s willing to sacrifice anything for others, never considering that his absence will cause utter despair in the people he leaves behind.

At this point, it becomes even more obvious that the story will end with tragedy, and Natsume's probable death will be part of it.

We finally get to the real start of the chapter. It’s winter again. Ruka is musing on life at the academy without Mikan. They all talk about her often, even after months of not seeing her. They don’t even know where at the academy she is, or what she’s been up to.

Just for a glimpse. ;-;

He recalls Yuka’s funeral. The children were instructed to leave the area, but it was the last time they’d see Mikan, so they all stay. Natsume doesn’t even have an umbrella despite the rain. Mikan was then escorted from Yuka’s grave by the ESP. Her classmates want to know where she’s going, concerned that she’s in trouble. When the ESP threatens Shiki for not disciplining them, Mikan smiles and promises to see them again.

Fate does not smile upon them.

Natsume watches, and although they’re all surprised and concerned, he seems more so than anyone else. The last time he saw her there was a lot left unsaid. She had confessed her requited feelings telepathically and he’d had to say goodbye over and over and over. But Mikan hasn’t used up all of the telepathy stone quite yet, so he’s able to promise her that he’ll do everything he can to find her. She smiles, tears in her eyes, and that’s the last image of her he has for a while. He will find her. That’s his new mission, his new reason for living.

Back in the present, Natsume finally appears to join the group. He’s been missing, looking for Mikan. He spends most of his time running around campus trying to find her. The telepathy alice stone is the only tie they have to each other now. It’s all he has to go off of.

He smiles upon joining the group. Mikan isn’t there, but he’s still smiling. It might not be entirely genuine. He’s smiled like this before, to make Ruka feel better before the Z Arc. He has to have hope, too, because he can’t die before he finds Mikan. Submitting to the misery will only mar his chances.

Ruka knows that Natsume’s long absences are due to his search, that he spends hours and hours looking for her, calling for her, waiting for a response.

Yes, Shiki, and as a minor, he CANNOT consent to being a member of a group that has "war potential" because that's against international law and you should be charged with human rights' violations. Also, since he's a child, even being a criminal wouldn't justify this kind of punishment either, on account of him not even being a teenager yet.

Natsume is still a Dangerous Ability type. Shiki urges him to transfer out, but Natsume can’t. He has to stay, because as a DA type he can search in more areas that are off limits to normal students. In general, the DA class is more comfortable now that they’re under the management of the Middle School, not the ESP. Still, it’s described as a group “with war potential” and he wants to feel like he’s doing something to protect the people important to him rather than simply standing by. Natsume’s mindset of always having to protect people, to the extent that when he cannot protect people he feels useless and worthless, is damaging. He thinks he has to do these things, and although the narrative paints the DA class choosing to remain as them choosing to protect people, it’s kind of ridiculous that a school would put such a task on students’ shoulders in the first place. They’re the ones who should be protected, not the other way around. No matter who is in charge of the DA class, sending kids on dangerous missions where they could get hurt is still child abuse and endangerment.

In any case, he’s told it’s useless to try and find her, that the barrier hiding Mikan is too powerful, but he won’t listen. He won’t let anything anybody says get in the way. Just like he said when he first rebelled, no matter how much somebody tries to convince him not to, he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her.

Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Two

Tsubasa is also opting to remain in the DA class. It’s easier to be in on the action that way, for one. He also wants to help Natsume because he’s concerned about his alice shape. Natsume and Misaki both tease him for this, and Tsubasa chases after Misaki. Natsume watches them wistfully. Tsubasa doesn’t even seem to realize how lucky he is. He can hug Misaki, tease her, apologize, talk to her, see her. Natsume misses Mikan and he’s jealous that Tsubasa is able to have with Misaki what he’d love to have with his own girl. So, naturally, he sets his hair on fire.

God, Tsubasa, have some sensitivity!

Back at the dorms, Yuu laments that Mikan won’t be allowed to attend the Christmas Ball, and it’s unlikely she’ll be allowed to graduate with them either. Hotaru comes up with the idea of sending Mikan Christmas presents, and everyone is immediately on board. They all try to come up with present ideas, but Natsume’s a step ahead, already making another alice stone for her.

Hotaru notices and immediately tears him apart for it. He knows the stone won’t make it through the examination, and the fact that even making alice stones takes a toll on his body will only make Mikan worry. In addition to all that, Mikan already has his alice stone, so there shouldn’t be any worries on the “love tradition” front.

Hotaru is Mikan’s best friend, someone who knows her pretty well and whose opinion Mikan cares about. This criticism wouldn’t hit as hard if it was some random person, or even just another kid in Class B. Because it’s Hotaru, he has to take it seriously. Hotaru is calling him out and he’s embarrassed and defensive, but she’s a step ahead of him, having thought of a much better present.

Natsume's like, "I'll be her prince!"

She gives him a story book, about Rapunzel. The story is similar to Mikan’s--a girl is trapped in a tower with no way to escape. She found a prince and they were able to escape together and live happily. All Mikan needs is to find her prince and the story would fit perfectly.

Natsume likes this story a lot. He wants to be Mikan’s prince. He has to be her prince. He doesn’t have a choice but to save her, because that’s all he’s living for. And letting Mikan know that a prince is on the way seems an important enough mission that everyone wants to help get Rapunzel through the examination. They will all send story books to make Rapunzel seem less suspicious. Of course that doesn’t stop Hotaru from claiming that the prince in her story is actually more useful than the one in Rapunzel, implying that Natsume is a subpar prince as well.

Chapter One Hundred and Forty-Three

It’s time for the Christmas Ball. Mikan isn’t there, so Natsume is morose. Just like last year, he finds refuge in the tree. Last Christmas was pretty nice, all things considered, because he got to kiss Mikan.

It's just not fair. All he wants is a smooch. And to save her and keep her safe but. The kiss too.

At the time, he’d thought it was a one-off, his only chance. He was just going to kiss her real quick because he was convinced Ruka already had, and then when it was done he would run away and never do it again. She wouldn’t want to kiss him over Ruka anyway, right? But apparently Mikan loves him too, something he had never even considered a possibility, so maybe she’d want to kiss him again?

Except that Mikan isn’t around and the only way he can see if she wants to kiss him again would be if he found her.

How come everyone is calling him out so boldly lately? You guys DO realize his days are numbered, right? Not even double digits? So cruel.

Sumire is talking about dancing with him this year, but he’s only thinking about Mikan. Koko calls him out for it, saying there’s someone in the tree thinking about kissing. It was such a strong thought that it took Koko by surprise, even.

There’s a present exchange and Yuu again expresses sadness that Mikan isn’t with them, wondering if she’s spending Christmas all on her own. This spurs Natsume to get the hell out of there. He can’t sit around for too long, after all. He wants to find her and he won’t find her at the ball for sure.

He’s out looking for her, just like he does every day and every night. Shiki might be a hopeless romantic, or feeling guilty for having Mikan watch the ball on TV, so he loosens the barrier on Mikan enough for Natsume to be able to find her.

Shiki is also a NatsuMikan shipper... You a legend for that one, fam.

He hasn’t seen her in months, not even after searching every corner of the school over and over again, but tonight he has finally found her.

Conclusion

Although in many ways, Natsume's story was set up to be tragic from the beginning, these chapters establish for good that something horrible is coming, and we know that to be Natsume's death, in about a week. I'll talk more about the star-crossed lovers aspect in the upcoming parts. It's an aspect of their relationship that I find very interesting.

Thank you for reading this far!

Y'all have caught up to where I'm at, more or less. I won't post tomorrow because there'd only be a chapter of content to post and that's no fun. I'll spend the weekend getting ahead a bit and then on Monday I'll continue. In no time at all, we'll be wrapped up! It's all so exciting!

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[lonelier-version-of-you]

Jac Naylor!

- Why I like them: She's just an excellent character. Really complex and fascinating. Plus she's beautifully acted by Rosie Marcel, and I also just love seeing a female character who isn't good at emotional stuff or social stuff, because you don't see that often.

- Why I don't: She can be quite cruel and manipulative sometimes.

- Favourite episode: I haven't seen as much of her earlier stuff as I'd like, so I'll go for S21E36 "The Perfect Storm" (the Darwin special). She was just excellent in that episode. She's also at her best in S09E48 "Trial and Retribution" (the speech she gives Joseph about him wanting to see her as a victim and feel sorry for her is incredible).

- Favourite season: Again, not seen as much of her earlier stuff as I'd like, so I don't feel like I can pick one here.

- Favourite line: The aforementioned S09E48 speech to Joseph:

Joseph: Doesn’t matter what you say, I wouldn’t wish sexual assault on my worst enemy.

Jac: No, Joseph. That is a downright lie. Alan Clooney trying to rape me… that makes you feel good!

Joseph: That’s an appalling thing to say!

Jac: ‘Cause it turns me into a victim, doesn’t it? And if I’m a victim, then you can feel sorry for me. And you like that! If you can put me in a pigeonhole, the world falls into place. You can feel strong again. Your bleeding-heart sympathy reinforces the great Bryne sense of moral righteousness. You feel powerful. Just like Alan Clooney wanted to feel powerful. Frankly, when you think of it like that… you and Alan? You’re pretty much the same.

- Favourite outfit: That grey pantsuit she wore a couple months back was great.

I also liked the long red dress she wore in S21E01, and her suit at Mr. T and Inga's wedding in S19E13 was iconic. There are probably more Jac outfits I love - they pick some great clothes for her, they really do - but I can't think of them right now.

- OTP: I liked her with Kian up until they ruined that. Now, IDK. But I am fond of Jac/Connie. Jac/Zosia is cool too.

- BroTP: Jac & Sacha, obviously. But I also adore her friendship with Henrik, for obvious reasons. I loved her mentorship of Nicky, too.

- Headcanon: Does it count that I have accepted Rosie Marcel's headcanons about Jac and Connie having slept together? Lol.

If that doesn't count, then: I headcanon her as genderqueer, but not necessarily in the nonbinary sense like I headcanon Henrik or Ollie as, moreso in the umbrella-term "complicated relationship with gender" sense. I'd call her a genderqueer cis woman.

I have a number of headcanons relating to her friendship with Henrik, unsurprisingly. Particularly, I'm convinced she knows he's autistic but has never brought it up because she just assumes he doesn't want to tell people. (Little does she know he has not, in fact, figured it out yet and could actually really do with her bringing it up. 😂)

- Unpopular opinion: Okay, she's not Parent Of The Year because none of the Holby characters are, but why do both the show and the fandom seem to have this idea that she's the worst parent at the hospital or something? Fletch is much worse, and then there's Henrik and I mean... we all know how THAT turned out. Why don't either of them get hate for being neglectful parents? (Rhetorical question. I know it's misogyny.) (I was also going to say "get hate for, or be punished by the show for" but to be fair Henrik very much was punished by the show for it. Fletch, though... we're supposed to think Fletch is the best dad ever and he's never really held accountable for his mistakes and I can't stand it.)

Similarly, people generally give Jac way too much hate for things other characters are allowed to get away with. Even when something Jac does or says is completely out of character and obviously the product of bad writing, people still use it as an excuse to hate her, and it's unfair. Obviously it's fine for people to dislike her, but she seems to be held to much higher standards than other characters are.

- A wish: For her to get her happy ending. Preferably, for her to get a happy ending now, move to Casualty in a few years (having retrained like Connie), stay on Casualty for a while, then get another happy ending.

Also, I want her to be explicitly confirmed as bi. And if she moves to Casualty I want her to have a proper romance with a woman.

- An oh-god-please-don't-ever-happen: They had BETTER not kill her off.

- 5 words to best describe them: I'm not very good at these things. Can I say "really badass bisexual heart surgeon"? That's a 5-word descriptor, surely it counts... 😂

- My nickname for them: Don't have one, lol.

[milasartblog]

Demons' talk

It was an early morning in human world. Time for doing casual human activities. And another hell time for Axel as he spend other "hot" night with his sexy demon girlfriend Liya.

With little force he got up from bed while Liya was cuddling his pillow.

Axel: Uhhh, what time is it? Eight am?

He looked at the clock.

Axel: Oh....half past eight. Well, not too early, but still.

He yawned deeply as went to the kitchen to make a coffee. Meanwhile Liya woke up too, rubbing her eyes. As she noticed Axel's absence, she got up slowly as stretched and went towards kitchen. Axel almost finished with coffee making as was thinking to himself.

Axel: Another crazy day. I wonder what other things she will do for me.....Uhhh, she is so unpredictable. Well, at least i have a motivation to go to gym to keep my body healthy from such "extreme" nights.

As he was about to turn around and put two cups of coffee on the table, he noticed a charming demon smirk of Liya, looking at him as he almost dropped cups, blushing so much.

Liya: Good morning, love~

Axel: G-Good morning, Liya. S-Slept well?

Liya: Veeeery well~ I didn't expect that you would be so dominant that night~

He blushed even more as he didn't remember all details of the night.

Axel: W-Well, i-i'm glad. And stop wearing my shirt everytime after our moment!

Liya: Hehe, can't help~ It's too comfy~

Axel's face changed into anger, following with deep sigh of uselessness and then putting cups on the table.

Axel: I know it is, but i still need it to dress up for work.

Liya: Don't worry, it will be cleaned very soon~ After a cup of coffee~

Another deep sigh followed from Axel as they were about to drink coffee, but sudden ring rang from the door. Axel and Liya looked confused.

Liya: Ummm, do we have guests today's early morning?

Axel: I...don't think so? I will go and check.

As he was close to the door, he looked at peephole and got surprised.

Axel: Ummm, Liya? I-I think it's to you.

Liya got surprised as went to the door and looked at peephole too. Her eyes got a bit wide. She quickly opened the door while Axel was astonished.

Axel: Wait, we're not even-!!

Liya: Lucifer?

The sentence was broke as in front of the couple the Ruler of Hell himself stood in hallway. He looked at shirtless Axel and almost dressed Liya with careless look.

Lucifer: Oh...sorry, did i interrupt something?

Liya: Oh no no, we were just waking up~ Come in~

Axel: Liya, you can't just-!

Liya: Relax, love, Lucifer is our familiar~

Axel was about to protest more, but it was too late. Lucifer stepped in and Liya closed the door.

Lucifer: I'm sorry for my sudden visit, but i...need to talk with Liya.

Axel: Umm, okay? But why here and not in the restaurant or park?

Lucifer: And how do you imagine Demons' talk in the restaurant or park? "Liya, i need to discuss some demon stuff with you, but make sure that nobody will find out about it"?

Axel: Oh....yeah, true, i forgot.

He smiled with sweat as Liya giggled a bit and hugged her boyfriend.

Liya: It's okay, love~ I understand your worries. I will try to handle the chat fast. You better get ready for work, okay?~

She kissed his cheek as Axel blushed and smiled.

Axel: Okay, i will do it. But don't forget to come back to Anoli and Nazeel.

As he went to his bedroom to get ready, Liya and Lucifer proceeded to the kitchen and took their places.

Liya: So, what would you like to discuss with me? You look serious. More even...upset about something.

Lucifer: I don't think you will be glad to hear it.....

Couple minutes later

Liya: Are you serious?

Lucifer: More than ever, Liya.

Liya: I mean, you seriously going to stay in Hell for a long time?

He nodded.

Liya: But that's ridiculous! I know how you don't like to stay in one place. Damn, even i would do everything to spend my time both here and there! Plus, what your succubi said is bullshit. You're one of the strongest demon, how can they be doubt about you?

Lucifer: That's the problem, Liya. I've been in human world enough to become soft and weak. Even punishing damned souls is not like it used to be for me. That's why i need to stay for some time in my world to become myself again. Maybe even....

Liya: Forget your past and burn it like a paper?

The silence covered the room. Liya examined Lucifer again. She knew that not only demons' doubts troubled Lucifer as she noticed the absence of his feather necklace. Liya got nervous, but decided to try to be careful with questions.

Liya: Well, you will still visit us once a week at least, right?

Lucifer: ....

Liya: I mean, being here one day per week doesn't hurt anyone, right?

Lucifer:.....

Liya: We can still spend good time together. Like what we did together on Christmas and New Year.

Lucifer kept being silent, being stubborn and serious to his decision. Liya guessed that it will do nothing and decided to go straight into it.

Liya: Look, Lucifer, the past has nothing to do with you or these demons. You are you, you are Lucifer.

Lucifer: But what Lucifer? The one who is cruel demon or just fallen soft angel?

Liya: Lucifer, that's not what i meant-

Lucifer: How can you be sure who i really am?? Do you even know through what i went?? Through what sacrifices i did to become like this??

Liya flinched a bit from nervous, but tried to stay cool.

Liya: M-Maybe i don't, but it doesn't mean that i can't try to understand you!

Lucifer: How will you understand me if even other demons don't?? They have already forgot their past and moved on, why can't i still do it??

Liya: Because unlike you, Michael still tries to understand Anoli, even explore human culture with her despite of the past, despite of who he is! While you don't even want to listen to your ward!! You never listened to anyone, even yourself!!!

The burst of anger escaped from Liya's mouth, making Lucifer astonished and paralized. Liya's eyes glew red for a second, but after realising what she said her color changed to normal, but covered in fear and worries.

Liya: Oh no....L-Lucifer, i'm sorry, i-

She couldn't finish the sentence as Lucifer looked down and quickly stood up.

Lucifer: I have to go now.

Liya got astonished.

Liya: Wait, already?? But-

Lucifer: We will talk later again. I....need to rethink.

Liya: Lucifer, i...i'm sorry, i didn't mean to-

Lucifer: No, Liya, you did nothing wrong.......you're god damn right.

And he quickly went to the door.

Liya: Lucifer, wai-!

But it was too late. Lucifer vanished before he could even reach to the door. For couple of minutes Liya stood astonished and paralized. Axel carefully picked out from the room, already dressed up and worried. He heard only the ending part, her shout of anger, but it was enough for him to realise that something definitely happened. He came closer to Liya and hugged her.

Axel: Love, it's okay, i'm here. Whatever it was, it's not your fault, okay?

He caressed her back as Liya kept being paralized. She tried to hide tears, but they kept comming by themselves as Liya hugged Axel back.

Liya: Axel, what have i done?....Instead of helping i ruined everything again. I didn't mean to make him feel bad or angry. I just-

Axel: Shh, i know. You wanted to give him some sense in his hesitations while he was stubborn. You did nothing wrong.

Liya: I shouted at him...I...

Axel: Hey, nobody would dare to do this in front of Lucifer, even me. You are brave, love. Please...don't blame yourself.

Liya: ....I thought that you have already left for work.

Axel: Well, i couldn't leave my girlfriend alone with Ruler of Hell, even if i was no match to him.

For couple of minutes they stood like this, hugging and calming each other. Liya decided to break the silence.

Liya: We need to find him and help him. Who knows what he will do now.

Axel: Are you sure you're ready to do it now? I can go and do it myself.

Liya: And get in trouble like last time you followed little girl who was in reality a demon that wanted to trick you?

Axel:....That was an accident. But this time is different.

Liya: But what about your work?

Axel: Boss will always complain on me for being late no matter how early i come to work. Plus, i want to help my girlfriend.

Liya: Still, i will go with you. No telling to Chris, Anoli and Nazeel.

Axel: Understood. But before we go...

He went to his room quickly and came back with a stun gun. Liya got surprised.

Axel: This will be his payment for hurting my girlfriend.

Liya: Where did you get it??

Axel: Had to save some money. Well, are we going?

Liya was still surprised, but nodded as went to his room to quickly dress up and together they went outside, leaving Axel's appartment in total mess and a cold Liya's cup of coffee on the table.

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And that's another story for our universe. Turned out kinda angsty, don't you think? ^^" Maybe Lucifer didn't mean to hurt Liya, but Axel will still not leave it like this. Will our couple find Lucifer? And where could he go?

Lucifer, Axel, Liya, Michael and Anoli belong to @wildstarfan and @milasartblog (both me)

Nazeel and Chris belong to @captainthane

Okaria et Feria belongs to @wildstarfan @captainthane and @jenny626