Reckoning by S J West

Author:S J West [West, S J]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BluA
Published: 2016-06-20T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

One of the loveliest things about my home is that I can transform it into whatever I want. The laws of physics bend to my will here, and I know exactly what’s going on in every section of it at all times. It’s almost like being omnipotent, except my power only reaches as far as my domain.

As I stand at the center of an old-world dirt crossroads, awaiting Lucifer and Jess’ arrival, I feel my heart begin to pound with anticipation. I can’t wait to see my father again and tell him exactly what I think of him. He may try to deny that I’m his child, but it’s time he acknowledged that he created me. Hale and the other rebellion angels weren’t the only ones Lucifer abandoned on this stupid rock hurtling through space. He left me behind, too, and I’ll never forgive him for that.

The scene I’ve created for our reunion is one Lucifer has used many times before on unsuspecting travelers. During a time when humans still walked most places, they would almost always end up at a crossroads at some point in their lives, literally and figuratively. Lucifer may have never directly made humans sin, but he definitely liked to push them in that direction. A whispered word of encouragement can go a long way in the human psyche. Their minds are so pliable when they’re confused about whether they should go left, right, or straight ahead. The crossroads is a symbolic representation of human choice. You can go left and give into your desires, go right and rise above your basic instincts, or go straight with blinders on and never choose a side. Generally, after Lucifer talked to someone, he or she typically chose to go left in their lives, recklessly throwing caution to the wind and giving in to their deepest and darkest desires. Lucifer was a master manipulator, and he used that skill effectively every chance he got.

The first sign of their imminent approach is the glow from the hellhound’s blazing coat in the semi-darkness of night I’ve recreated. I remember Lucifer selecting her out of a newly born litter of hellhounds to take up to Anna. Levi had just ripped off the head of her robotic dog, and it was questionable whether her down-world friend would be able to restore Vala to working condition. Fortunately for my sister, Vala was repairable, but not before Lucifer gave her one of my puppies. He didn’t even ask if he could take her! He just grabbed the pup and left. Typical Lucifer; always doing whatever he wants without thinking about the repercussions to others.

“Well, well, well,” I say as the trio approaches me, “what do we have here? Jess and Lucifer’s Excellent Adventure? I’m sure people would pay good money to see the two of you fighting your way through Hell. I have to say that I’m surprised to see you here again, Father. I thought for sure you would stay hidden where it’s safe.

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