Glenn

It was that day of the week where all of the brothers gathered for movie night in the House of Lamentation, and Levi definitely wasn’t looking forward to it this time. It was Belphie’s turn to choose what they watched, and of course he had chosen a horror movie. Levi hated horror movies. Of course he wasn’t the only one, he knew that Mammon was bound to be shrieking in his ear within the first five minutes, but he really didn’t want to make it obvious that he also didn’t care for them. He stumbled down the stairs, carrying his Ruri-chan pillow in his arms and made his way into the living room. The rest of his brothers were claiming their places on the couch, and Beel was carrying two very large bowls of popcorn. “This one is mine, and then you guys can share this one.” he said, setting one of the bowls down on the coffee table. Levi snickered, staring at the comically large bowl that Beel was holding. “I think that’ll last you the first ten minutes lol” he said, attempting to hide the flutter of nervousness that was building up in his tummy. “Nah, I bet it will last five minutes.” Belphie added, sitting down next to his twin on the floor. Levi took the spot on the couch next to Mammon, where Lucifer was also sitting and waiting patiently for everyone to get comfortable. Satan was also sat on the floor next to the twins, and Levi watched as Asmo finally sauntered in to take his place next to them as well. “Are we all ready?” Lucifer asked, grabbing the remote. Levi swallowed, hugging his pillow to his chest as Lucifer pressed play. 

The movie started out okay enough. The crunching from Beel eating his popcorn was enough to distract Levi from paying too much attention. This was supposed to be a movie about a group of teenagers going camping and having a run in with a serial killer. It was a classic horror movie trope from the Human World that Belphie was really into at the moment. “Yo why are they splitting up? Don’t they know that’s a terrible idea?” Mammon mumbled next to him. Levi nodded in agreement as he stared intently at the screen. Beel was finished with his popcorn already, and it’s been at least ten minutes. Now they sat in silence, except the high pitched screech of the eerie music playing in the background of the movie. The first jumpscare of the movie was unexpected. The killer had jumped out of the closet of one of the bedrooms of the cabin, knife in hand. “AH!” Levi yelled, hiding his face into Mammon’s shoulder. Mammon was also in a similar state, except his scream caused everyone in the room to jump. “Dammit, Mammon shut up!” Satan yelled, turning around to glare at the terrified demon. Belphie was snickering to himself as he kept his gaze focused on the screen. That sadistic asshole, Levi thought. 

As the evening continued, the more frequent the jumpscares were. Levi wasn’t enjoying himself at all. If he’s being honest, he was trembling and his mouth was extremely dry. How much longer is this? Then there was a scene with spiders. If there was anything Levi hated most, it was spiders. Why are there spiders in a slasher film?! That was Levi’s breaking point. He could practically feel the spindly legs of the spiders crawling all over his skin. He found himself jumping from the couch, accidentally bumping Asmo and Satan in the back of the head. “Ow! Hey, Levi watch what you’re-” Their voices became faint as he rushed from the living room and back up the stairs. He could feel the panic attack coming on, and all he wanted to do was shut himself in his room and turn on one of his favorite anime to calm down. Except he forgot to turn on the lights. And the hallway was dark, all except for the low glow of the candles that were casting eery shadows along the wall. Shit, shit shit, he thought, stumbling through the hall, unable to force himself to turn back. He went to pull out his D.D.D. to turn on the flashlight, but his shaking hands met an empty pocket in his sweats. He must have left it behind in the living room. His heart was thumping hard in his chest as he accidentally bumped into one of the small end tables sitting in the hall, knocking the candles over in the process. He shrieked as the hallway now went completely dark, his knees buckling from the impact and he sank to the floor. He sat with his knees to his chest as he continued to tremble in fear, his breathing now fast and labored. I’m worse than Mammon right now, he thought. Something as stupid as a horror movie causing me to panic like this? I’m so pathetic! Suddenly, he began to hear footsteps echoing in the distance. 

Levi’s heartbeat was thumping hard in his chest as the footsteps drew closer. They’d be right on top of him any moment now, but he was frozen to his spot on the floor. His head was spinning and his chest was tight. I can’t breathe, he thought as he fought to slow down his breathing. He hid his head in his knees and tears began to leak from the corners of his eyes. “P-P-Please just l-leave me a-alone!” he whimpered, covering his head with his hands. His fingers were gripping his purple locks as he rocked back and forth. “Leviathan.” a voice said. Except it didn’t belong to a mutant bloodthirsty serial killer spider. Levi slowly lifted his head to see Lucifer standing above him with an expression of concern plastered across his face. He then noticed that the chandeliers in the hallway were now lit, allowing precious light to shine into the room. Levi was still trembling as he met Lucifer’s gaze. “L-L-Lucifer…?” he stuttered. His older brother’s expression softened as he bent down to his level. He knew his panic attacks often left him exhausted and in a state of disassociation. “Levi. I’m here, it’s okay. Take deep breaths, now.” he murmured. Levi’s head began to clear at the sound of his brother’s voice. “Lucifer…” he sighed as his amber gaze casted down to the floor. “I-I’m sorry…” The eldest brother shifted so he was kneeling, cautiously reaching out to rest a hand on Levi’s arm. “No need to apologize for anything, Levi.” At Lucifer’s touch, he began to ground himself, taking slow, deep inhales of breath through his nose and out through his mouth. “B-But I ruined the movie…” he said after letting out one final big sigh. Lucifer chuckled, standing up and holding out a hand to help Levi up off the ground. Levi took it graciously, and pulled himself up. He stumbled slightly, as his knees still felt like jelly. “Trust me, I was looking for an excuse to get away from that filth. However, I didn’t realize you were that scared. You should have said something.” Levi shook his head, glancing away from his older brother’s gaze. “No, I’d come off as pathetic. Although that’s not far from the truth…” It was Lucifer’s turn to shake his head. “Absolutely not. It’s okay to be afraid of things. Just take Mammon for example, he screamed so loud he shook the whole house and we let him continue through the movie.” A laugh bubbled up from Levi’s chest as he attempted to wipe his tears. “Y-Yeah I guess you’re right…but I’m not Mammon.” Lucifer gave him a small smile. “We all handle our fears in different ways. More than anyone, your brothers should understand that. If they give you any problems, let me know immediately.” Levi nodded as more tears began forming in his eyes. The kindness Lucifer was showing him right now was overwhelming and he didn’t feel that he deserved it. 

Suddenly, Levi felt arms wrap around him. He relaxed into Lucifer’s embrace, his trembling finally beginning to cease. “T-Thank you Lucifer.” Lucifer released him as they began to hear several sets of footsteps approaching them. “Hey, Levi! Are you okay?!” The rest of the brothers had apparently finished up the movie and came to check up on him. He felt happiness flutter in his chest as he wiped away the rest of his tears. “Y-Yeah i’m okay now.” he said. Asmo approached him, holding Levi’s Ruri-chan pillow in one hand and his D.D.D. in the other. “I brought your things!” A grin formed on Levi’s face as his brothers offered him nothing but kind smiles back. He graciously took the pillow and his phone from Asmo. “T-Thank you guys so much…I’m sorry about that…” Belphie emerged from behind Asmo the look of guilt very obvious on his face. “No, I'm sorry I chose such a dumb movie. I didn't realize it would be like that.” Levi hugged his pillow to his chest. “It’s okay, Belphie. I didn’t say anything about not liking horror movies.” Mammon spoke up next, taking the spot next to Belphie. “Oi, how about we go to your room and you can turn on something you want to watch? Movie night isn’t over yet!” The thought of showing his brothers his current hyper-fixation was enough to send a spark of joy through Levi’s chest. “O-Okay! Are you sure you guys don’t mind?” Lucifer chuckled from behind him. “Of course not. Now lead the way.” Levi was about to turn on his heel to head down to his room when suddenly he was being pulled into yet another embrace. “But first, a group hug!” Asmo shouted, holding on tight to Levi. The others quickly filed in, all except for Lucifer and Satan. “Oh come on you two, get in here!” Levi giggled as arms reached out to pull the two reluctant demons in, and finally they were all together. “This is nice. We should do this more.” Beel murmured from the outermost part of the hug. “Ugh Beel you’re squeezing too hard.” Satan complained, as he was unfortunately squished up against Lucifer. Eventually, they all broke apart, and Levi noticed how much better he was feeling. “T-Thank you all…really…” tears sprang to the corners of his eyes, and he wiped them away once more. A hand patted him on the head, and he looked up to see Lucifer smiling down at him. “Don’t mention it. It’s what we’re here for. Now let’s head to your room.”

Mammon and Leviathan have fought over who is gayer for M!Mcs and gender dubious Mcs. Both lose to Lucifer.

Mammon used to sit outside Leviathan's room and sing him to sleep when Lucifer was elsewhere. Mammon still tries sometimes but Leviathan just turns up the volume on whatever he's watching or playing instead of listening.

Leviathan will give Mammon the silent treatment for days which usually doesn't hurt badly since Leviathan spends a lot of time in his room but Levi will straight up ignore Mammon when he's outside and block his number temporarily. He hasn't noticed that Mammon stopped trying to call after an accident which Mammon needed help, Levi still doesn't know there was an accident at all since Lucifer handled it.

Leviathan misses when Mammon would baby him and is so jealous of his past self that he can't see Mammon is still trying to be there for him.

Mammon likes leaving little gifts outside Leviathan's door when he isn't taking Levi's stuff. This usually happens when Leviathan's self worth gets lower than usual. Mammon doesn't think he can pull Leviathan out of whatever he's drowning in but he can make sure Leviathan's head stays above water.

Mammon and Leviathan used to work closely together in heaven with them always watching each other's backs. Mammon wonders what happened to that with the way Levi looks at him now. They're still brothers and they care, but it's still different.

Mammon makes the stupidest threats when Leviathan pisses him off, for example: "I am going to eat your playstation", "I'm going to start talking shit about you to your goldfish" and so forth.

Leviathan wants the friendship Mammon and Mc have. Mc may be his closest friend in the world, but he will never be their closest with Mammon around.

Leviathan does come out of his self hatred and hatred of others every once in a while to check on Mammon, but every time Mammon will lie to his face just to reassure his baby brother. Mammon, the liar, promises he is fine, and that is the only time Leviathan will believe him.

Asmodeus started raising his voice first "I HATE YOU ALL!"

Lucifer reached the end of his limits "stars why can't any of you fucking BEHAVE?!"

Mammon shook his head "I DID NOT DO SHIT!"

Leviathan snapped back at him "YOU NEVER DO SHIT YOU WORTHLESS PILE OF SCUM"

Satan yelled at Levi, not to defend Mammon though "LIKE YOU DO ANYTHING MORE THAN MAMMON DOES YOU SHUT-IN"

Belphegor woke up enough just to add to the fire "what are we even doing here, this is fucking bullshit! MAYBE, Maybe we shouldn't have stayed together at all."

Satan huffed "Maybe, it's not like I need any of you anymore."

Mammon scoffed "Satan we didn't even want you here, you just popped out and we kept ya!"

Asmo grimaced, it was ugly but he didn't have a mirror to see it "Well we're stuck together now bozos!"

Leviathan glared at Asmo "Oh please, you're the worst Asmo, you can't stop trying to fuck anything with a pulse, including us. Not all of us are sluts"

"Slut? SLUT?! FUCKER YOUR YUCKY VIRGIN ASS CANT EVEN CATCH A BITCH!"

Mammon got up in it again "AT LEAST WE AREN'T SPREADING STD's"

Satan laughed but it was hollow "Mammon shut up, we almost lost the house to you. It's almost like you can't think of anything but money."

Beel frowned and said his peace while taking Belphie back to his room before either of them said something the truly would regret "You're all being awful."

Lucifer sighed and looked at his siblings with disdain while he left too "I'm done with all of you."

Satan screamed after Lucifer "Yeah, run from complicated emotions Lucifer, just like always. YOU CAN'T EVEN FUCKING LISTEN TO US FOR ONE SECOND!"

Mammon hopped on "You haven't been the best big brother."

Satan turned on Mammon, not finding an ally in anyone "SHUT UP MAMMON" He turned back to Lucifer "And YOU! YOU SHOULD STOP BEING SO CRUEL!"

Lucifer screamed back, not wanting Satan to have the last word "I'm in charge and I don't have to!"

Satan's face contorted "WELL YOU AND YOUR STUPID ORDERS AND THIS STUPID FAMILY MEAN NOTHING TO ME!"

Lucifer yelled back one last time "YOU DON'T MEAN ANYTHING TO ME EITHER!"

The remaining stood in silence for a moment before dispersing to handle their emotions in the aftermath. Satan remained and sat on the couch to cry. He never thought the idea of Lucifer not caring about him could hurt so much, not that he cared. No, that was a lie, if he didn't care he wouldn't be curled up on the couch now and crying.

"Stupid Lucifer... stupid brothers."

Satan wiped his tears away after about an hour of thinking it all over. Mammon showed up first, rubbing the back of his neck and avoiding eye contact like he always did when he was guilty or nervous. He glanced at Satan and sighed before sitting next to him on the couch. It took a moment for Mammon to say anything since fights haven't escalated like this since the early days of falling.

"Sorry, 'tan. We do want you around. I'm sure Luci didn't mean it either."

"Hard to believe that."

"Really? Have ya never seen him drunk? He unplugged the router and started apologising to it for being a bad parent because he thought it was you."

Satan lifted his head up and looked at Mammon with shock "What."

"Yeah, he did, and don't tell him I told you that."

Satan pondered this information and leaned on Mammon. Normally Mammon would push Satan off, but it was cold, yeah, definitely just the cold, it's not like Mammon loves his brothers very much. Satan closed his eyes, he felt a lot better than before, probably because he was already exhausted. Satan wasn't quite near sleep yet but Mammon wouldn't disturb him if he did.

Asmodeus walked down the hall to Leviathan's room. He had finally cooled off and felt very bad for being so mean to his already insecure brother. Leviathan opened the door just as Asmo reached for the handle making both jump. They stared at each other for a second before Asmo hugged Leviathan.

"I'm sorry for calling you yucky and saying you couldn't get a girl."

Leviathan hugged Asmodeus back but it was so awkward "I'm sorry for calling you a slut."

They headed down to the living room together, not expecting anyone else to be there. Asmo jumped into Mammon and Satan's hug and Leviathan approached more slowly.

"I'm sorry Mams, Tannie."

Leviathan looked to the side "I'm sorry too."

Mammon pulled Leviathan into the hug that was becoming a pile "We're sorry too."

Satan almost got up to hug Levi but was trapped between Asmo and Mammon "I'm sorry for calling you a shut in."

Leviathan did not resist the cuddle pile so another fight would not break out "Well you aren't exactly wrong."

The four couldn't deny it since Leviathan really didn't leave the house unless magical girls were involved. They sat together for a while feeling tired when Beel entered Holding up Belphegor from under his arms. He held up his sleepy twin and Belphegor was actually pretty awake as recited a slightly practiced apology with the structure Mc taught him a while ago that was so easy he could handle it.

"I'm sorry for saying we shouldn't have been together, that was mean and I would miss you all, I don't hate you sorry."

Mammon reached up and poked Belphegor's cheek "Are ya really Belphie?"

Belphegor scoffed but didn't say anything mean "Mc gave me a sentence structure to "apologise properly", whatever that means."

Beelzebub set Belphie in the cuddle pile and tried to squeeze in too "Mc said it's important to apologise properly."

Satan nodded "apologising is an important skill in communication."

Lucifer entered two hours after the twins, having had a bottle glass of demonus so he wouldn't be a coward. He observed his siblings silently for a bit and they stared back at him. Even the Avatar of Pride was capable of tears as indicated by the streaks on his cheeks and the redness surrounding his eyes. He was glaring but it held no weight as his eyes were filled with remorse more than anger.

"I'm Sorry."

That was the best the brothers were going to get and Lucifer apologising verbally was a rare treat since Lucifer is a stubborn prick with a stick up his ass so they knew he meant it. Mammon reached out his hand and Lucifer took it. An unfortunate mistake as Lucifer was immediately pulled into the pile and everyone shoved him to the bottom so he could not escape.

All the brothers spoke in unison as Lucifer was dragged in "We're sorry Luci!"

Then there was Mammon. Micheal, the twin star, could not handle Mammon at all so Lucifer took him in to stand with him and Leviathan. Leviathan had hope that perhaps Mammon was someone who could relate to existing the swallowing depths of the Morningstar's shadow, but Mammon started to shine too. Leviathan would reach out to them both but they burned to the touch and his tongue was scorched away in his childhood spent trying to be a good warlord worthy of Lucifer's attention. Lucifer had learned a little better now that Mammon was placed as his second, he could see the outline of Leviathan hiding in his shadow. Lucifer reached into the black and pulled Leviathan into his arms. Leviathan hated it. Leviathan hated it because he was so unworthy that the touch burns his skin. He had done nothing worth Lucifer's attention, nothing worth anything as a being moulded by God only to be useless to those hands that made him and now the hands that hold him. Leviathan hates it.

Soon came the other siblings, then a sister Leviathan could not save was traded for a brother as they all fell into a deeper and darker pit. Leviathan was unusually familiar with this darkness, and Lucifer still glowed for his brothers even if the light in his eyes had all but gone. Leviathan doesn't recall a time when light might have been there, had it ever been there at all? How selfish he was for not noticing his elder brother struggling, to not lead alongside Lucifer during the war and only following like the shadow he was. If only Leviathan were Beelzebub or Mammon, then he may have picked up on it sooner. He reached out to hug Lucifer back, but Mammon's hand was already on the eldest's shoulder to make sure he was ok too. Leviathan shouldn't have tried, he wasn't worthy so retreating away to shield himself from the light he didn't deserve was enough. He has stolen enough from his brothers.

The world flew by a million years and everything was as it should have been. Leviathan was separate, a self imposed isolation lest he eat his brother's light in his void until he had stolen everything from them just by being to close. His shame and filth, as he believed, was horribly contagious and the best he could do was hide in his room with the things he could not ruin because they were not real. For a moment he'd take a peek outside before his retreat, before he ruined them all. He opened the door a little to see someone new, someone that made his brothers smile... Leviathan wished he realised they hadn't smiled in centuries before now. What has he been doing? Leviathan didn't know if hiding was helping anyone, if his very presence cursed this house or if he perhaps was doing what was best as stepping out would make things worse. It didn't matter, they were smiling now, he wasn't needed as he wished he was. Still Leviathan look to his door and wish he was brave like Asmodeus to crawl outside and take their attention, sometimes that someone would pull him out. He could never go through that door on his own, but then a little knock called him to it. He opened it, just a little and his eldest brother stood there and blinded him all over again.

"It seems I haven't given you as much attention as you needed with all the antics around the house, Leviathan. I was perhaps hoping you could tell me about this "Witch Hat Atelier" Mc said you enjoyed. Perhaps we could watch it together."

Lucifer patted Leviathan's head and he thought the world turned upside down. Lucifer smiled as he spoke to his little brother, was his voice always that normal? Lucifer stepped inside and the outside seemed less bright and his room felt more normal. Leviathan wondered why Lucifer wasn't blinding anymore, and why his world wasn't dark. Why wasn't it dark as it always had been? Why was Lucifer smiling at him? Why, why had he spent so much time believing he was a stain when Lucifer looked at him like one of his favourite stars. Lucifer stopped smiling when Leviathan didn't respond and pulled Leviathan into a hug.

"Leviathan, I didn't mean to make you cry."

Leviathan reached up and touched his face, shocked at the wetness. Lucifer was warm, but not burning like before. He didn't hate this, he didn't hate it at all. He sobbing like he should have allowed himself all those years ago. It wasn't too late this time to be enough l, Lucifer was holding him so he had to have had a chance, Lucifer wouldn't be touching him if he was only to stain his hands. Lucifer rubbed gentle circles into Leviathan's back. Lucifer mutters under his breath and Leviathan could hear the way Lucifer cursed himself.

"God damn me again, I should have been paying more attention."

Leviathan was sobbing so loudly he knows Lucifer thinks he went unheard by all but Father. Even when they fell he never believed Lucifer to be fallible or capable of doing something he'd regret other than taking him in. He could hardly believe that he was wanted. He finally hugged Lucifer back, it was so warm. Leviathan had forgotten how safe Lucifer's hugs felt as the eldest unfurled his wings to wrap them around Leviathan. Leviathan stopped crying, but Lucifer didn't push him away now that it was over. They stood together for several minutes, Lucifer rather worried that Leviathan would cry again if he let go but they couldn't stand there forever when it was almost time for dinner."

"Leviathan, how about we order the rainbow pizza you like? I don't think anyone would mind take out and after that you can pick a movie for us to watch."