Chapter 7

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It was a few hours after (Y/N) and their alien companion Venom left after their little deal they made with Lucifer. He was standing outside on his balcony, leaning against the railing with a drink in one hand. He was in deep thought as he stared over the bright L.A. city. His face was neutral, he seems so unreadable in the moment.

Never in his eons of life had he seen a Symbiote, not in Heaven nor in Hell. He was intrigued and felt drawn to them both. He had many questions running through his head: how did they come across Venom, whats the relationship between the two, who else knows about the two, and how did Venom come to earth? More and more questions raced in his ancient mind as he thought of theories and questions.

He had to tell Linda and Mazikeen definitely, perhaps he could take (Y/N) and Venom to meet Linda. He hesitated though at the thought of telling Amenadiel, that smug angelic bastard.

"Amenadiel would probably try to kill them both." Lucifer dryly chuckled, taking a slow sip from his dark drink. He would prevent his brother from harming the two with all his power. They may be dangerous... And Venom may be something more sinister than he is prepared for but there is something extremely valuable to learn. And he won't let his brother or Father get in the way of him.

Lucifer pushed himself away from the railing. Letting out a sigh as he tilted his head back to finish off his alcohol. He thought being mortal around Chloe was the strangest thing to happen to him, but now it seems an alien in a human body was right up there in strangeness. He turned away from the night-sky view and headed inside his penthouse.

He still couldn't get that image out of his head...That huge, monstrous form that towered over him with such power and strength radiating from the symbiote. Having someone like that on his side would be phenomenal.

The human part of the duo also intrigued him as well. He couldn't quite put his devilish finger on why exactly, but there was about (Y/N). Perhaps it was their attitude? Maybe it was they way they challenged Amenadiel? Or the fact that they somehow were able to resist his powers of desire.

"Who knows." He spoke to himself with some amusement. He sauntered himself to his personal bar, poured himself another drink of dark liquor, and sat at his piano. Life for the Devil has gotten more strange, and he hoped that his Father hasn't played apart in him meeting (Y/N) and Venom.

Regardless, Lucifer wanted clear his head for just a moment. He took a sip from his fancy whiskey, and began playing songs on his piano.

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The sound of an annoying alarm woke you up from a deep sleep, making you groan out. You turn over and wrap the pillow over your head to block out the incessant noise of that stupid alarm. Today you were going to meet up with Lucifer at an early time, but now you just want to curl up under the covers and sleep in.

Suddenly, Venom shot out from whatever part of your body and surprisingly was able to gently snooze; usually he would smash the alarm clock. You could tell Venom was excited, and wanted you to get out of bed, but the tiredness kept you laying down. You then felt your right arm move, you know full well that it was Venom doing this.

"V, let me sleep in for five more minutes." You grumbled, and moved your pillow to cuddle into it. Your body jerked, almost off the edge of your bed thanks to the Symbiote rooming in your body.

"" Venom moved your body again, sitting you up.

"Let me sleep in." You let your body rag doll backwards onto the mattress, but yet again Venom pulls you up. You were about to open your mouth to tell him off when you heard knocking from your door.

"" Your body jerked to a standing up position.

"I'll get it, knock it off V." You sighed and made your way to the door with a yawn escaping your mouth. You unlock two locks, and open the door enough to show only your face. Indeed Lucifer was standing there, smirk and all. "I thought I was meeting with you. In an hour." You sounded dead panned, but opened the door regardless for him to enter.

"I was filled with excitement and decided to come here as soon as I could." It looked like he purposely shivered before strutting into your apartment like he owned the place. You locked your door and watched him glance around at the several photographs you had put out before going to the kitchen to make yourself some breakfast.

"So does your partner know that I am joining you?"

"The Detective? No, but I made sure the captain is aware."

"What if she doesn't want me there then?"

"Too bad, you are highered by me to be my body guard. If you tell her you used to be a journalist she may be more keen to having you with us."

"I guess you looked in my background, huh?" You grumble while covering your toast in your preferred condiment. You look to your microwave and see that Venoms three hot pockets were heating up nicely.

"I was surprised to learn that you worked with Eddie Brock. I used to occasionally watch his show in the LAPD break room. Whatever happened to that show? They never gave a clear explanation."

"He pushed the buttons of a powerful person in an interview and that got him fired. I wasn't there when he did that interview. I was more of a off camera reporter." Which was true, Jack had sent you to follow a lead on some other story while he left Eddie to interview Carlton Drake.

"You look cute here." You saw Lucifer hold a picture of you and your friends at a Halloween party. You felt your cheeks heat up from slight embarrassment. You grabbed your toast and ate it quickly while you opened the microwave for Venoms food (who immediately shot out and ate the Hot Pockets in a matter of seconds).

"There are some things you need to be aware of, Lucifer." You pulled his attention away from your photographs, interest obviously peeking. "Venom and I cannot be anywhere extremely loud. Your clubs volume is probably the loudest we can tolerate."

"What happens with loud volumes?"

"It can be lethal and extremely painful."

"Well we will try to avoid those situations." He then clapped his hands all of sudden, which startled you. "Now chop-chop~ we need to get to the station."

All you could think was ugh before hurrying to throw on some clothes.

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Lucifer and you walked through the police department, assumably heading to where his partner is. You were following closely behind the tall Devil, hands stuffed in your sweaters jacket. You observed Lucifer the best you could, noticing small characteristics of his; his long strides, the confident air around him, the way he held his head up high screamed a man full of confidence and sex appeal. But you also notice something miniscule detail, something you don't think the average person would notice about him. There was something tender behind this overly confident, attractive being. You could tell there was something more than what he presented.

You were lost in your thoughts that you didn't realize Lucifer came to a stop, slightly bumping into his arm. You looked past the literal Devil and see a man standing in front of you and Lucifer. He was shorter than your boss, his skin was lightly tan and eyes were a mix between light green and blue. The expression on his face read irritated and pissed as his eyes went between you and Lucifer.

"Oh look, it's Detective Douche." Lucifer smirked, ticking off the guy even more.

"Very funny. Who said you can bring along a civilian to crime scenes? Its already bad enough you're here."

"The captain, actually. By the way, this is Dan Espinoza but everyone just calls him Detective Douche."

"What, n-no they don't-"

"Just not to your face. Anyways, (Y/N) and I have things to do so Ta-Ta~" Lucifer signals for you to follow him which you did, but not without laughing a little at Dans flabbergasted face, Venom laughing in tow.

"" Venom chuckled.

You silently pondered if you would be meeting Amenadiel again, hopefully not soon, or maybe that stranger in all leather.

You and Lucifer made it to his partners desk, she was leaning over reading what looked to be a case file. Her blonde hair was pulled up in a perfect bun and she wore a dark coat.

"Detective!" Lucifer shouted, making you flinch and her startle.

"What have I told you about yelling- Oh." Her eyes landed on you. "Hello again, (Y/N). Do you have more information for us on that murder robbery?"

"No I-"

"Actually, they are my body guard." Lucifer interrupted. You sent a glare his way. "To help protect me whenever I go."

"W-what? You're hiring a civilian to be your body guard?! And no less someone involved in one of our cases!"

"The idea was approved by our captain, so welcome to the team, (Y/N)." Lucifer looked thrilled, while Chloe looked pissed.

"If-If it makes you feel better, I used to be an investigative journalist with Eddie Brock when I was in San Francisco. I may be able to help with cases." You smile sheepishly, but decided to get back a little at Lucifer for dragging you out earlier than planned. "Sorry this is out of the blue, Lucifer didn't think to tell you to surprise you."

"Oh is that so? He didn't think it would be smart to let his partner know ahead of time?" Her head tilted as she looked at Lucifer expectantly.

"" Venom commented, though of course, no one heard him but you.

Lucifer was about to open his mouth but you decided it was your turn to interrupt him. "Is this normal? For him to not tell you things? This morning he came by my apartment and hour early before our meet time without telling me."

"You have no idea what is normal with him. Would you like a run down?"

"That would be helpful, since after all, I am his body guard and I need to know these things." You gave Lucifer a smirk of your own while he stared at you both in shock, mouth agape. You looked to Chloe who began telling you about past cases and the shenanigans that Lucifer caused.

While you and Venom were distracted with talking to Chloe, Lucifer watched. His shocked expression turned to a soft, but faint smile. Seeing you and Chloe get along made him feel something. Something he wasn't sure of, but he definitely would discuss it Linda.

"Hey guys, a case just came up." Dan's voice pulled the attention of all of you, watching him walk up to the three of you. "And its-its a big one."