Breaking An Angel

Chapter 14: Add a Dash of Luci

JOPHIEL POV

I think Raph has decided to stay for awhile, I’m not sure if it’s for himself or for Gabi, but either way I won’t question it. I’ll be needing all the help I can get.

After our little crying session in the kitchen Gabi went to her room to shower and take a nap. Being emotionally vulnerable is new to her, she looked drained but she wouldn’t admit to it.

Raph and I have been sitting in the living room trying to figure out what was going on, Raph was laying down on the couch playing with a dagger and I was sitting crisscrossed applesauce on the seat across from him, hoping he would drop the blade on himself.

We’re both too scared to ask our Father about the situation, he wouldn’t be too pleased if we questioned his decision making or if we accused him of making a mistake. We’re going to have to figure this one out on our own.

“Maybe he’s just testing them?” He says not even believing it himself.

“To what end?”

“I’m not sure JoJo, but he wouldn’t do this if there wasn’t a bigger reason. Gabrielle is one of his favorites, she’s never denied him so why would he punish her.”

“It doesn’t make sense, the longer Remi denies Alexius, the stronger Gabi’s bond will be. We can’t just sit back and hope Remiel makes a decision, it’s hurting three other people.”

I explained to him how Penelope has apparently been syphoning Alexius’ emotions, which is why he probably hasn’t noticed too much of his longing for Remi yet, but what will happen when Penelope gets control.

We were both so busy trying to figure out what was happening that we hadn’t noticed when Gabi walked into the room. She looked freshly showered and rested if we hadn’t seen her earlier no one would know she was on the verge of breaking.

“It might be because of what happened with Sophia, I was supposed to protect and help her and people died because of my stupidity.”

“That wasn’t your fault Gabi, none of us could have expected that to happen,” Raph tries to tell her.

“Anyways, I promised Penelope I’d be back to help her, so I’m going to head out.”

“Can I come?” I ask hoping to help her avoid Alexius for now so she doesn’t continue to get hurt.

“Are you sure? Adi will be there, I don’t want you to get hurt,” she responds, even in this state she’s still thinking of others. She’s too good for any of us, and if she doesn’t take care of herself then I will.

“It’s okay, maybe it’ll be good for us,” I respond with a smile.

“Can I come too, I want to officially meet this Alexius dude,” Raph butts in, catching his dagger inches from his face before he gets up.

We both get up from our seats and make our way towards Gabi who is already standing by the door keys in hand. Before we can make it out, Remiel stops us in our tracks. She looks furious and her features look cold and calculated.

“Wow, it’s real nice to see where I stand in the family,” she spits. “It’s even better to see your own siblings helping someone take your mate, or what did you think I wouldn’t hear your little confession in the kitchen?”

Gabi winces at Remi’s words before regaining her composure and stepping up. “It isn’t like that Remi and you know it.”

“Oh right because you’re going to let me have him. He would never choose you Gabrielle. Maybe that’s why you’re afraid to fight for him.”

“REMIEL ENOUGH!!!” Raphael booms. “Or did you forget that Gabi was the one who got Father to release you early? You’re acting like a f*****g child.”

“There it is,” Remi snickers. “We’re choosing sides already, go on JoJo it’s your turn.”

“If you keep acting like this it will only make it an easier decision, so I suggest you shut the f**k up and think about what you want,” I sneer at her.

“Stay the hell away from him Gabrielle, this is your one and only warning.”

Gabi steps up to Remi looking down at her, Gabi is easily 5’10” and Remi barely reaches 5’7”. “I won’t fight you for a man Remi, but disrespect me again and I won’t hesitate putting you down,” she scowls.

Gabi turns and walks out before she could respond.

“You need to make a decision Remi, you’re going to lose a lot more than you think by pushing us away, especially if you keep treating her like this,” Raph states before walking out and getting into the car.

I look at Remi trying to figure what her endgame is but she just looks enraged, “I hope you can figure out what you want before it’s too late,” I finally say before closing the door behind me.

ALEXIUS POV

“I hear my boys wanted to talk.”

“Can you please stop calling us your boys,” I hear Adonis say annoyed.

Lucifer makes his way to the couch to sit, he crosses his legs and leans back into the seat placing his arms on the sides like he’s claiming the space.

What a f*****g douche.

“Well isn’t that what you are? My bo..”

I cut him off before he can finish that sentence, “Stop. We’re waiting for Achilles and then you can start talking.”

“Where is the little runt anyways?” Lucifer asks with an amused tone.

“He’s working, you know since your little scene with our parents he’s been a little more than busy at the company,” I respond.

“Oh please, you can’t tell me that you were better off with them.”

Adonis stands up from his seat and starts pacing, “that isn’t the point, they were still our parents.”

“Well if we’re really getting technical,” Lucifer starts. “They were only really Penelope’s parents.”

“Where is your spunky little sister anyways?” He asks while placing his index finger and thumb an inch away from each other, referring to her size.

Before any of us could answer, Achilles arrived looking annoyed for having to leave work and deal with this s**t. He was taking our parent’s deaths harder than the rest of us since they always favored him, but he’s been burying himself in work and the funeral arrangements.

“There he is!” Lucifer said with excitement.

“Can we please just get this over with, I have a meeting with the board in two hours,” Achilles urged Lucifer to begin.

“So what exactly do you want to know?”

“Gabi said you’re basically like our dad, what did she mean?” I ask.

“Wow you’re on a nicknames basis with that one already, she must really like you,” he began. “I always thought it’d be Remi,” he whispered a little too loud.

“What?”

“Never mind that,” Lucifer sits forward with his elbows on his knees and his hands clasped together as if he’s about to let us in on his secrets. “But yes, I am technically your father. Next Question.”

“Wait aren’t you going to explain how the hell that happened?” Achilles asked.

“Well see you weren’t created like a human would be, you were created from my essence, I guess I used too much, and turned out with three. Note to self, use less essence.” He joked as if this wasn’t our reality now.

Adi was still pacing around the room trying to come to terms with everything, “So what exactly does that make us?”

“Think of yourself as baby celestials, except without the wings. The powers and abilities you were gifted had to come from somewhere, but since your grandpapa wouldn’t have approved, I had to come up with a different solution. You have the immortality, invulnerability, and healing ability of any celestial, but your other gifts come from demons.”

“You made us f*****g demons?!?!” Achilles growled standing up ready to pounce.

“Ah ah ah, I’d take a seat son, didn’t they teach you to respect your parents?” Lucifer chuckled. “You aren’t demons you just have their gifts.”

“Why did you still give us these gifts if you weren’t going to take us?” I asked.

“It’s your birthright, whether you like it or not, you are my sons and I’ll be damned if other supernaturals comes after you and you’re unprepared.”

“Why the f**k would they come after us?” Achilles asked pinching the bridge of his nose.

“You are my sons after all, your essence will draw them to you, whether to look for a leader or to challenge you that is up for debate.”

“You made us into f*****g targets, is what you’re saying.” Adonis stopped pacing, crossed his arms and stared at Lucifer.

“Don’t be so dramatic Adonis. Establish your dominance and no one will dare to challenge you, your lineage speaks for itself,” he says as he runs his fingers through his hair and smiles at us.

Oh you have got to be f*****g with me.

Not only is Penelope an empath now, but we’re baby celestials with demon powers. I just know this is somehow forbidden and we’re going to get struck down by God -er our grandfather. Would he do that to us? How do we learn how to use our abilities, it’s not like this has happened before, at least I don’t think.

Adonis has finally stopped pacing and is just staring at the wall, Achilles is has now moved to holding his temple, probably irritated at the fact that he has to add this to his to do list. I’m surprisingly taking this well, I was never able to find my place, Achilles had the company, Adi was going for his doctorate and Penelope was helping people, so maybe this is it for me.