Eternal Melody

LUCIFER 

When she regains her memories, there is no doubt that she will stab him now that she knows she is stronger. Her memories, recently he has been thinking about the best time to return them to her. 'The wedding.' If he returns them during the ceremony it would be cruel to them both. There is a high chance she would run then, and he wouldn't be able to stop her. But if he returns it afterwards? Lucifer exhaled deeply. There is no easy way to do this.

"Boss?" Mirako said. 

"Do not touch those children."

Mirako exhaled deeply. "I understand. But really, what do you want to do with Ibuki? She is already in your hands but my darling brother made it clear that you will return her eventually."

"That is correct. Now is not the time to retrieve her for our plans."

But, if her training sessions with him and his personal guard are any indication. Soon, 'she' will awaken her monster side. When that happens even if she wishes to live a normal life it will be difficult.  He has to be by her side when that happens.

Mirako sighs again. "I don't get it at all. I know she is strong, but if you ask me. Terashima is stronger."

Lucifer chuckled. "Are you saying that because you experienced his wrath first hand?"

To his surprise Mirako nodded. "I've never  seen anyone fight like that. He is strong boss, stronger than what we thought."

Lucifer frowns. Indeed, he didn't expect it either. When he learned what happened. He immediately used Toh's powers to reach into Mirako's mind. He had to stop himself from ripping Mirako on the spot for causing Sumire so much pain. 

What stood out to him was Terashima. That power, he has never seen it before. He didn't use it in his past two lifetimes. Then again, when Terashima got together with Sumire properly. He tried to avoid them as much as possible. Still, that power- what is it? It's not darkness but it's not pure light either. 

Terashima is dangerous. Lucifer knew that from the very moment he realized that Sora was aware of his situation in the last lifetime. There were plenty of occasions where it felt like Sora was looking directly at him. Sure enough, that was confirmed at the very end. 

"I'll have Toh look into his abilities when Terashima returns from the US."

Mirako frowned. "Should you really be leaving that job up tp him boss?"

"He is in the best position to do so. He will have better access to Terashima without drawing suspicion."

"His attachment to Ibuki is an issue. He is in the best position to betray you my Lord."

Lucifer chuckled. "I have been aware of that from the very moment I realized that Toh was in love with her."

"Then-"

"Toh's kindness will only ever extend to Sumire, and perhaps her children and Tsueno Mamoru. With everyone else he will be the ruthless person I trained him to be. Terashima will be no exception to that. I do not think Toh will have any love for Terashima when he sees how the two interact,"

'No doubt he will be burning with envy. I do not have to worry about Toh truly betraying me.' 

Mirako shrugged. "If you believe in him."

"You don't?"

"I did, until he became attached with Ibuki. Before, I believed he could handle any jobs that came his way. But it's different now. The current Toh is very unpredictable."

But, that is exactly what makes him a good weapon to utilize.

Mirako sighs knowingly. "I suppose I'll just have to believe in him."

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Lucifer made his intentions clear the moment he reached the room. The conversation with Mirako regarding Toh lingered in his mind. Would Toh truly end up betraying him just for Sumire and Mamoru's sake? Even if it means allying himself with  his biggest rival. 

"I wish to continue what we started this morning." Lucifer had finished placing the girl on their bed.

"Umnnnn-I-" Sumire stammered as he slipped his hands underneath her nightgown.

"Your body seems to be in agreement." Lucifer mumbled against her ear. 

"Lucifer." Sumire said softly.

"Yes, my heart?"

Perhaps she has some requests today. He has seen how she tries to touch him whenever they do anything. Those clumsy hands of hers. 

"Do we have a doctor who specializes in pregnancies?"

Lucifer blinked, startled at her question. "Do you suspect you're pregnant?"

"Yes."

His heart beat increased. Perhaps the curse has weakened. The curse prevented her from having children. Something they learned the hard way in their third lifetime. Even now he can remember it clearly, the blood and those still born twins. It's risky, even though she has safely given birth in this lifetime. Those children are the ones she has with other men. Those other men aren't cursed like he is. 

"If there really is a child um." Sumire said nervously. 

Lucifer paused. "I shall be gentle. Please do not deprive me of the pleasure of making love to your lovely body.'

Sumire seemed to hesitate and he was about to pull away. But, she wrapped her arms around his neck and mumbled.

"Okay."

It's easy to get lost in her.  Truly, he doesn't understand why that is. He has been with her for many lifetimes now. Most people would get tired being with the same person over and over. However, even when their connection was broken. Even when the soul bond saw fit to give her to another. Sumire has always been his. His love, and his craving for her has never changed.

'I don't know how I managed to survive this long without being with her like this. To think I naively thought I would be satisfied simply watching her from afar.' Though the knowledge that she is alive and happy pleases him. It seems there is still a bit of selfishness in him.

By accepting the darkness. He has scraped away his emotions. He is simply a vessel for the monster that lives inside him. But, when it comes to her. Lucifer realizes he still has emotions. It's dangerous to have these. However he doesn't want to be an empty vessel with her. Even if he cannot be the same man she fell in love with before.