Rain poured over New Heaven City, streaking down the tall glass windows of Lucifer's chamber. He stood with his hands behind his back, watching the storm he himself commanded. Weather… even this bends to my will, he thought. A soft, alluring voice drifted from behind him."Lucifer, my love… what occupies your mind?"Lucifer turned.
His queen the Lord of Seduction sat near the warm fire, wrapped in elegant furs, her presence both beautiful and dangerous. The room around her was decorated like a royal lodge carved wood, gold trim, and a fire crackling in a stone hearth. Lucifer approached her with a rare smile."I was watching the rain," he said. "And thinking that only you can make a day like this shine."She blushed lightly, her voice gentle. "I am yours, Lucifer."He held her close, his tone low and certain.
"We will rule for eternity, my love." Later, when the room had grown quiet, Lucifer stood before the fireplace. The flames twisted and curled, alive. He stared deeper. The fire shifted forming images. A man fighting a demon. Then the man defeating the demon. Then the man becomes a demon. Then a new man rose to fight the demon‑man. Then the new man killing him.Lucifer closed his eyes. He knew exactly what the prophecy meant. "Edwin…" he whispered. "You were destined for greatness. Your potential was limitless enough to rival the strongest beings in existence. What a waste."Behind him, the Lord of Seduction shifted beneath the furs, murmuring softly in her sleep.Lucifer looked back to the fire."Thomas…" he whispered. "Either you or I will fulfill the prophecy."