「 HELLFIRE. ¦ STORAGE 」

[Devilad]

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I have a concept in mind that I would absolutely love to make cliffnotes on a special edition arc of Komorebi one day about Stella, an optimistic and dreamy girl, who was raised in a foster family since she was an infant.

As time goes by, at the age of eight, she eventually became the only child left to be adopted. Despite having to watch all of the other kids joining with their new families to their new home, the fact made her had a bit of hope she would be adopted in the end, with it being a high chance. A child who believed in fairytales, mythologies and more, Stella made a wish in her sleep that someone would adopt her soon.

A day later, during the early morning, she woke up hearing clicking noises. She tried to find the source and it led her to the wood behind the house’s backyard. Out of curiosity, she entered and a brief moment later, she was ambushed by a monster known to eat children during the mornings, as their screams and cries reminded it like birds and nature singing and it would drink them with satisfaction.

Though, it was stopped from eating her by the one and only being who was known to be King of Hell, Lucifer. No doubt, was Lucifer not impressed at the kid’s complete defenseless position. The expression didn't stop Stella from thanking him that he saved her, and Lucifer only said he helped her solely so he wouldn't hear any more of her annoying screams. Before Lucifer was about to leave, Stella asked for his name as she gave him hers. He simply replied Lucifer. He was then asked what his name meant, but he ignored her and left. Meanwhile, Stella told him hers meant star and she hoped to see him again.

Stella returned to her temporary house, and once her foster mother, Barbara, woke up, she told her everything about what happened to her earlier and Barbara, despite being uneasy at the fact Stella spoke to a man named “Lucifer”, she told her she had quite an adventure, eventually taking it as her wild imaginary and warned her not to go to the woods again. Stella, being the type of person who would want to do her own thing, didn't listen and stay just in front of the woods, usually with some sort of an item used as a weapon, but rather a pathetic kind, like her slingshot toy or bag of marbles. Barbara had no choice but to lock the back door, so Stella wouldn't go out by herself in a dangerous manner.

One night, she was visited by Lucifer in her dream. While Lucifer was still inconsiderate of Stella’s feelings, he would ask her personal questions about herself, being interested in who she was, as he said. Stella wasn't too bothered by his attitude and enthusiastically replied to all of the questions he had. At the end, she did have one question she wanted to ask Lucifer, which was the meaning of his name because she never had his respond, and thought it would be fair if he answered her single question at least when she did a lot from him. Lucifer surrendered, and when Stella heard one of the meanings that was the most prominent to her, she woke up, whispering to herself, morning star.

The visit from Lucifer in Stella’s dreams became frequent, and Stella grew attached to him, which she wouldn't stop talking to Barbara about Lucifer and how much she was looking forward to see him in her dreams. Barbara became so much afraid of Stella being possibly a Demon to the point she made a phone call with someone regarding having Stella be taken away from her for the sake of her safety and comfort. Barbara didn't know Stella would hear her upstairs when she thought she was taking a nap. Stella, on the other side, was petrified, and spoke to Lucifer about it. He just shrugged at Stella and replied not to worry about it, telling her life could be like that and sometimes, she had to endure it. Though, since the phone call, Barbara had been neglecting Stella: rarely giving her much attention, food, love, etc. Stella told all of this to Lucifer, and yet, he lacked the desire to help.

Few days after, Barbara finally snapped at Stella—emotionally abusing her and even told her no one wanted to adopt her because she was a freak of nature. Stella was hurt, and of course, kids who were so young and naive like her wouldn't understand how exactly powerful Barbara’s words carried to make the world tear bit by bit, therefore, she took them as if all of this was her fault. She simply headed to her room and stayed there for hours. Quivering. Silent. Thinking. Then, there was a doorbell, and Stella heard Lucifer’s voice. She went to the stairs to hear the conversation between him and Barbara. He said some things she didn't understand, and suddenly, she was called down. Because Lucifer was taking her home.

While Lucifer and Stella were in his car, Stella brought up what Barbara said to her earlier, particularly about her being called a freak of nature. Lucifer commented it's nothing as he had received comments like that all the time. Stella thought out loud on how much they were alike, even how similar the meanings of their names were, and Lucifer became irritated, retorting they were otherwise and he added just because he was adopting her didn't mean she should call him or even consider him as his dad. Stella was disappointed, but not wanting to make Lucifer upset, thinking about the incident between her and Barbara, she listened and allowed her...new friend to continue driving but finally, in silence. Not exactly the one Stella expected, but considering she's finally out from being foster cared, she'll take it with gratitude, and she smiled believing her wish came true.

From there, I want to write a story of Lucifer teaching a naive, dreamy girl what it means to survive, and Stella teaching the Devil himself what it means to live, while they're in such a strange, strange world where anything can happen to them.

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This is literally one of the best things I've ever thought of. Lucifer and Stella, the Morning Star to his Little Star, and the Little Star to her Morning Star. Plus, Stella got a Hellhound companion from Lucifer named Sirius! Boi, I am Living for this kind of stuff, y’all.

Some prominent events that happened in the story I thought of so far:

— Lucifer have a habit of calling Stella, “Little Star”. Seeing her name means star and she's a little kid, he thought the pet name and decided to call her that just for the Hell of it. Lucifer hates when others picks it up from him calls her the same; he view them as boring individuals with uncreative minds, no matter who they were. On the other hand, Stella loves being called Little Star, as she finds it quite adorable. When they were still adjusting each other's presence, she wanted to call Lucifer Morning Star and make it be like their code names, especially, since they would go on adventures Lucifer called them as “missions”; Stella thought it'd be appropriate if they were to use code names to avoid getting caught in one of them. At first, Lucifer disapproved and demanded her not to address him as “Morning Star” for any reasons, but later on, during one of their adventures, when they were a bit more comfortable with each other, Stella called Lucifer and told him that she was scared. Lucifer just had a shit-eating grin and pressed his finger against his lips, telepathically telling her to call him Morning Star. To see Stella became a bit more happier made Lucifer delighted. He eventually got used to Stella calling him by one of his titles, it formerly carrying a memory of his time at Heaven before his fall that is now replaced with a memory of Stella.

— Lucifer decided to get Stella a Hellhound one day to look after her whenever he's away to do his own things. Stella named it Sirius and she loved the beast so much, even though she was sad she couldn't touch it with its’ body being incredibly hot. Therefore, she couldn't give it a hug, pats, or belly rubs. Regardless, she was still determined to give Sirius a lot of love and care with everything she got other than giving it some hugs. Sirius is like Stella who often doesn't listen to Lucifer, and Lucifer would always just shake his head in disapproval whenever Sirius creates a mess in their house, questioning his choice of bringing Sirius along with them. Sirius is just happy it's wanted. It's willing do anything to keep Stella safe and cheerful.

— Lucifer being distressed over his identity and he's just so angry and helpless at himself. Stella noticed and tried to comfort him. Lucifer brought up how he was a monster who tortured and killed people, and Stella told him about his name meaning bearer of light and morning star really suited him when he would save and help others in their adventures, despite his impolite and reckless attitude. Lucifer told her it's not the reason why he was named that—to save people and bring them light, but he didn't elaborate on it because “she was just a kid who wouldn't understand”. Stella was willing to be taught by Lucifer so she could use his lectures as an attempt to help him with his struggles, though, he just remained silent. Stella was not having any of his shit any longer and straight up told him whatever he did in the past shouldn't define him as whole, when who he was at the present mattered the most. Lucifer was shocked when Stella said how much she loved being around with him and she even thanked him for making her world brighter ever since he saved her from the monster at her former foster home. “I'll leave you alone to do some thinking, but I just want you to remember you are the bearer of light and the morning star. At least you are to me,” were her final words before she left Lucifer alone.

— Stella was in a giddy mood with Lucifer one time, and when Lucifer was putting her on bed to tuck her up, she accidentally called Lucifer dad and everything she had from giggling to smiling were immediately torn away. She remembered what Lucifer told her about not calling him dad, and thinking about what happened to her from Barbara before she left the foster home with Lucifer and the phone call she made, she became anxious and started crying, begging Lucifer not to take her away like Barbara planned to do. Lucifer awkwardly reassured her and said she could call him dad. He had been meaning to tell her about it and apologized for not doing it sooner. Stella calmed down a bit and asked if he could sleep with her for the night. It didn't even take a second for Lucifer to comply with her desire.

— The first time Stella saw Lucifer’s form as the Devil, she wasn't...as scared as Lucifer thought. It was a heartbreaking time for her to care about the fact he's literally the King of Hell as his true form have shown, but rather, she cared more on preventing his anger from developing into desires for violence when he was hoping to slaughter the person who attempted to burn down their home and murder Stella, as well as Sirius. She clung on to him and kept telling him to let go of his target until Lucifer stopped moving and gave up, allowing the other to get out of their sight and gave them a warning he won't give them mercy the next time they do anything to Stella and Sirius. Lucifer realized Stella was still clinging on to him, which started to appear more like a hug, and questioned her how was she not afraid of him by his Devil form. “I’m not scared of what you really look like, but I was very scared of losing you. The matter of keeping you alive is so much more important than worrying how you look like you had a horrible sunburn.” “I’m getting the sense your response is supposed to provoke...emotional reactions, but, um,  excuse me?” Nevertheless, Lucifer allowed her to hug him and stayed in that position for a bit until everything calmed down.

— cATCH ME W E E P I N G over Lucifer truly seeing Stella as his daughter in the end, and decided to pick up the word, salvator, as their official surname so it can create a true family link between them. Stella asked him what does their surname mean and Lucifer, recalling their first few interactions when she told him what her name meant and asked him for his, as well as when she comforted him during one of his most thoughts the times when he was struggling with his identity, smiled at her before saying, “Now that your name is Stella Salvator, you are not just a star, but a star savior… You have saved so many beings from various of kinds, and that fact alone really makes you shine and be someone anyone can find the inspiration, hope, and beauty in them. You even saved me, and there's nothing I can ever do to repay you enough.” “Well... A hug would do just enough for me, Dad.” Afterward, Lucifer laughed and Stellar a huge hug before Sirius jumped into the hug with the giggly Stella and annoyed Lucifer and sggjdggjs aWEEE,,, I LOV ‘EM SO MUCH……. ; w ;