Sleeping with the enemy

[andrew_angel]

I don't like this, but it is my job. Lucifer has crossed a line this time. We know it was his blood used in the attack on Dan and the murder of Lucia. I grab what I need from my desk and slip into the ether finding him in Hell.

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[lu_cif_er]

That he does not get why infuriates me. I stand and bang my fist on the table between us. "He chose to fall! For love! One made in his image mocks the father with such betrayal and disrespect yet he walks the earth once more to bask in his light! For what sacrifice?! Love! Once again! He is rewarded for his sins!!"

My inner rage explodes out of me and I reach across the table and grab him by the throat pulling his face to mine. "I! One made perfect by the father! One who loved him! I was betrayed and thrown down to the stinking bowels of his making!!"

I rage and yell and the air around us fills with the heat of hell. "Punished for no sin! Punished for eternity! Forced to be perfect in his vengeance on humanities failings and keep the balance!"

I hear the room buckle and twist, the metal giving way and melting with the heat of my hatred. "Where is my reward?!" I sneer. "He gives me you to love in his hell!! Another punishment!! He mocks me at every turn Andrew!"

I let him go and he falls back. "I am tired of his evil! It pervades all and I am labelled and hated by mankind because of his word!" I turn and stalk to where the mirror sags and bends from my heat. "I hold back on waging war as unlike him I love his children! I even loved you Keanu! The scared little boy living in a hell of his making! An innocent! Who do you think put that gun in your hand! I empowered you to become the man you are! He sits back and lets you all wander about blindly till you find your way to me!"

I place my hands on the glass. "I will bring about the destruction of my betrayers and those he puts in place to mock me! My revenge will be as perfect as my love for that is how he made me!"

[andrew_angel]

I stumble back and listen to him. I understand his rage. He truly is being punished for his love. It is unjust and we sit here putting him on trail. To bring those who betrayed him down means he must be going after Gabriel. My mind races trying to make a connection, but to attack Elijah's wife and child.... there is no connection.

Anderson is trying to hold it together after this revelation. I'm barely hanging on and only doing so because of my love for Lucifer. I can't take him through the ether like this, not with his rage in full glory.

I stand and holler in my most commanding voice, "Lucifer!"

He turns and hisses at me, glaring and snarling and I feel my knees go weak and my lips quiver. Perhaps I am just another punishment given to him, but my love and desire for him is all consuming.

[det_anderson]

Lucifer gives one more snarl at Andrew then slips back into his darkness. I reach for the door into the interview room and notice how badly my hand shakes on the handle.

I have to pull hard on it to open it as it's buckled and warped on it's hinges.

I step into the room and look at Andrew. "Are you still up for this job Andrew?"

[andrew_angel]

I slump down into the chair and shake my head, "I - I don't know. I fear I've done serious damage to my personal relationship," I look up at him, "I love him, I don't want to be the enemy."

[det_anderson]

I sigh and sit down in the other chair. "I am sorry Andrew. I honestly did not expect that."

I clasp my own hands together in an attempt to quieten my nerves. "But I need your help on this. Resources are stretched to the limit at the moment. I need someone of your standing and abilities."

[andrew_angel]

I nod my head and sigh quietly. I remind myself I knew this more than just a possibility when I admitted my love for Lucifer. He is right it is unfair, but nothing is fair, nothing.

"He spoke of his revenge of his betrayers. Gabriel is the one who betrayed him to the maker. Whoever has his blood must be working toward that end. Why Dan and Lucia were attacked... I can see no connection," I run my hands through my hair, "but perhaps that is the point."

[det_anderson]

I am pleased when he starts talking about the case. I feel a load of relief that he is still on board.

It's when he says 'whoever has his blood' that something starts to click in my mind. I look up at Andrew. "Gabriel has a son. Remember that higher angel the council reviewed and let out. Tomek. When he was put away Gabriel pulled strings. His true identity was withheld. I only found out because I had to do the release."

I run my hand through my hair in frustration. "But I saw the casefile on him. He was arrested toward the end of the war. There was no evidence against him at all for what he was accused of. I don't see any motive here either."

[andrew_angel]

Tomek... hmmm that's interesting. I remember him. There was alot of belief he had murdered many, but never any clear cut proof. Only once was he seen near one of the murder..... but never seen leaving.

"Can I see the files of the cases he was accused of? I remember something," I shake my head slightly, "damn it was a long time ago. But is he has been released recently he might be a place to start. What is his power? He must have one - or two."

[det_anderson]

I take out my phone and call down to archives and request the files be brought up to the interview room asap.

"From what I remember from the files he was a warrior angel. It is very unusual for a higher to be one of those. That's why it stood out to me." I sit back and cross my arms thinking. "I can't see why he would go after the three or what if anything he would have to do with this. I would have thought the one he would go after is Lord Gaspard. It was on his information that he was arrested."

[andrew_angel]

"I still get the feeling these current attacks are just a smoke screen. Lucifer has a hatred for Dan, but that is not the revenge he spoke of. Lord Gaspard himself used this in the war. Draw attention away from the true target. That is how we lost so many high official that sparked the war."

I raise an eyebrow, "When was the last time you spoke to Lord Gaspard?"

[det_anderson]

I am undecided about the attacks being a smoke screen. I am inclined to agree with him but then who would be the real target and why. Plus I can't just go on a hunch and leave the three unprotected either.

Gaspard would be a good place to start though.

"It's been a while. Perhaps you should bring him in for a chat."

[andrew_angel]

I stand up and pick up my jacket from the floor, "Yeah why not. I'm on a roll of pissing of powerful people. Let me know about those files. There was one where Tomek was actually seen walking into that building, but he was never seen after. Not that he should have, but that always stuck with me."

With that I slip into the ether and locate Lord Gaspard. I step out and into a secured area. I wait knowing to move forward would be certain death.

[g_a_s_p_a_r_d]

I am going over Diederik's latest business proposal in my office when I feel the entry ward go off. I look over to the monitors on the wall and see Andrew standing in the foyer. It's been a while since I had a visit from the order.

One advantage of having Stefan is all this new technology. He is a whizz with it. Hence the monitors and the intercom system.

I reach out and press the intercom button. "State your business Andrew."

[andrew_angel]

"I am here on official business Lord Gaspard. I am under orders to escort you to the Order for questioning."

That rarely works, but I have to say it. I look around at the monitors and nod my head in approval. Seems Gaspard has entered into the new world of technology - interesting.

[g_a_s_p_a_r_d]

I frown and look at the monitor again. In light of recent happenings I am a little concerned they show up on my door. I have done no wrong so I have nothing to fear but if this is a smoke screen to get at me because I refuse to register my clan then I want some warning. I know my rights.

I press the intercom once again. "In what matter am I being questioned Andrew. If I am not under arrest I have the right to refuse your request. Perhaps if you tell me what it is in regard to it may sway my mind."

[andrew_angel]

"Fair enough."

I walk closer to one of the cameras and look into it, "We are interested in the where abouts of Tomek, son of Gabriel. He was released some time ago. As you played a major role in his apprehension we feel he might be looking for you. We are just looking for some clues Lord Gaspard."