Fallen Love, Chapter 4
Guiding Lucifer to where Gabriel sensed the remainder of his children, this was what Gabriel was worried about. This particular meeting. Dawn would be the only one of his children to have a true grievance against his brother after all. The only one that had been hurt by Lucifer instead of just being angry at Lucifer for what he had done to Gabriel millennia ago as all his other children were. Dawn, Lucifer had just killed her mother who she loved and who loved her. Kali may have no loyalty when it came to lovers but she did her children.
Kali practically worshiped her children to such a degree as to be fanatically. There was nothing she would not do for them and that was something Gabriel understood. As there was nothing he wouldn't do for his. All of his children were a part of him, the most important part of him. Kali had been the same and as such Dawn had never for a moment doubted she was loved. So how was Gabriel to convince Dawn to not only forgive Lucifer but join with him.
Gabriel turned to Lucifer and tried to think of a way to ask for a moment alone with Dawn after they were introduced to each other. In no way could Gabriel make it seem like he wanted to be separated from his newly restored mate but he needed to be by himself when he told Dawn what had happened. Having Kali's killer hovering when he told her would not help at all but how to explain that to Lucifer. Who would neither understand or care about anothers emotional state.
Even before he had Fallen, the only others he cared about was the three of them. Their younger siblings Lucifer cared about on a level that was not quite sibling-like but he did not bother to worry about how they felt or worry about hurting them. They were just there and he cared about them because they were his siblings but that was it. So how to convince Lucifer to leave his side as not to hurt someone he had just met and was the child of one that had tried to kill Gabriel. Who he had always been protective of. Not easily. Still, for his daughter''s sake he had to try.
"Luc, after I introduce you to Vali,Savo and Dawn, I need to speak with her privately for a little..To explain what happened at the motel. Its important to me that she understand what happened there and not be angry or hurt by it anymore than necessary...I needed you to get along." As I've already made one tough choice, I don't want to have to make another. Was Gabriel thoughts that he could not voice. Especially as his choice would be his children, even if it would kill him to lose Lucifer once again after just gaining him back. Still, there was no true choice though as his children were not like Michael who he loved but also hatted.
Lucifer looked at his brother and though he did not like the thought of being parted, however brief, he knew it was important to his brother so he reluctantly nodded."Very well, brother. I will give you the time to explain. As long as she does not attempt to harm you, I will allow it. "Gabriel beamed at his brother and pulled him in for a kiss then pulled him into the room. Vali,Savo and Dawn looked up at their entrance, startled as they had not been paying enough attention to feel their arrival. Something that he should probably scold them for. To not notice such power drawing near was not acceptable at all. They were powerful but that w as no reason not to pay attention to their surroundings. Later though, first he has to get threw this new fresh hell.
"Now, my little ones. This is your Uncle Lucifer. I have chosen to be with him once again. Luc, this is Dawn Savo and Vali. My youngest." The four of them sorta just stared at each other for a while before seemingly nodding as one before Dawn,Savo and Vali went back to what they were doing before while Lucifer turned back to Gabriel. Who was completely nonplussed for the first time in...Well,ever. That had not been expected. So easy a meeting.In no manner had he ever envisioned such a thing.
The meeting of Lucifer and his other children had basically went as he expected. This...Well, this was just odd. "Dawn, I need to speak to you in private." With a parting kiss, Gabriel left the room with his daughter. Leaving Lucifer's side for the first time since they had reunite. It was hard. The pull to go back was almost overwhelming and Gabriel was amazed by how strong the connection is already when they had just gotten back together. Then Gabriel shook his head and focused on the coming conversation.
Once in Dawn's room they sat on the window seat and Gabriel tried to figure out how to begin this conversation. Which he had never had to have before. As none of his lovers who bore him children ever died before. The benefit of only sleeping with semi-immortal beings. They didn't die. The fact that Kali had so betrayed him before her death made it easier for him not to mourn or even feel guilty but Dawn would not be so lucky. Her grief was likely to be severe and Gabriel would do anything for her to never have to experience it. To knowingly cause his daughter harm was unthinkable and he truly hated It. It had to be done though so he took a deep breath and began.
"Honey, as you know the Apocalypse has begun and the End of Days draws swiftly near. The other Pagans knew it and they gathered together to discuss what to do. So i went to them and.." The rest of the story spilled out and Dawn sat in silence as she learned of the other Gods deaths, her mother betrayal, her Uncle arrival and the subsequent choice her father made and finally the death of her mother. It wasn't until Gabriel stopped talking that she began to cry and he gathered her into his arms and did his best to comfort her.
Wishing that he could take this pain from her, even wishing that he could bring Kali back....Well, he could bring her back but it would only end with Lucifer killing her. So he wished that he could bring her back and have Lucifer leave her alone. Which was never going to happen, Kali had signed her death warrant the moment the 'sword'' entered his chest.
Dawn calmed down after almost an hour then looked at her father and made a heartbreaking admittance then hurt Gabriel terribly. "Its my fault that Mom betrayed you...Its my fault she's dead." He stared at her in shock, unsure of what to say to that.
A/N;If no one comments, how will I know if the world still exists. The End could have come