EP.97|Brothers Not Matter What...Right? (Part 1)

“You wanted to talk?” Hunter inquired, him, Operetta, and Zeref finally getting to Kianna’s hut to see the VK’s were already there, all sitting at the large round table.

“As you know, me and Lucifer are brothers.” Ben stated, the VK’s were always confused by this.

Ben and Lucifer were nothing alike, other than how they look very similar to the other.

Lucifer was from the four realms, the realm of the Demons in fact, while Ben was from the Hero Isles on Earth.

Ben had animalistic passion magi, while Lucifer had, well, it’s best we didn’t get into that just yet.

Ben chose the pacifist rode, sometimes that is, depending on the situation. While, Lucifer chose the rode of genocide.

The two were polar opposites, and yet, they’re somehow related?

“How?” Carlos questioned, asking the question the VK’s were dying to get an answer to.

See, everytime the VK’s asked how the two could ever be part of the same family, better yet brothers.

Ben would always respond; “His last name may be Beastly, but that doesn't mean I acknowledge him as a brother. Not after what he did to me and Sensi.”

The VK’s always wondered what Lucifer did to Ben, and who this “Sensi” was.

“Are you actually gonna tell us? Or give us the same answer you always give us?” CJ scoffed, she was getting tired of getting the same old answer.

“I’m gonna tell you. It’s best you know what Lucifer was like before he turned into the demon he is today.” Ben sighed, looking at his family crest pin on his jacket.

“But, Milton and Giles already told us what he was like.” Evie pointed out.

“Milton and Giles never went into Lucifer in the story, and if they did it was very vague, what I’m going to tell you is what happened after Swan died.”

“According to Milton, when Courtly teleported Milton, Giles, Lucifer, and herself out of the four realms they had to start the entire life cycle of their lives again on earth.” Ben started to explain.

“Wait, from fetus to new born to toddler to child to teen and adult?” Freddie asked as Ben nodded.

“And it doesn't stop there, see when they teleported to earth, my mother was already pregnant with me for about 1 month now, this is where the story begins.”

Belle and Adam sat in the doctor’s office, looking at the ultrasound.

“There’s the baby.” The doctor pointed to the small peanut shaped figure.

“Awe it’s so cute and tiny.” Adam gushed. “And there’s the other baby.” the doctor pointed to another small peanut shaped figure.

“Excuse me?” Belle questioned. “Your majesty, you’re having twins.”

“TWINS?!” the VK’s yelled. “Yes twins, me and Lucifer are twins. Fraternal that is.” Ben said, chuckling at the VK’s shock.

“After nine months of pregnancy, my mother gave birth to two healthy baby boys. One with jet black hair and the other with chestnut brown hair.” Ben continued to narrate.

“Congratulation your highness, two healthy boys. What shall you name them?” the doctor asked.

“I was think Benjamin Adam Beastly for the brown haired one and Lucifer Brice Beastly for the black haired one.” Belle smiled, looking at the two beautiful baby boys.

~B~

“I’m gonna get you Ben.” 5 year old Lucifer called out, him and 5 year old Ben running around in the rose garden.

“You can’t catch me!” Ben laughed, he had a huge smile plastered on his face.

“Betcha I can!” Lucifer smirked as he tackled Ben. “Gotcha.” Lucifer chuckled.

“Okay you win.” Ben laughed, pushing Lucifer off of him.

“Hey Lucifer.” Ben said, looking up at the clouds. “Yeah?” “We’ll always be brothers right? No matter what?” Ben questioned, looking at Lucifer.

“Of course! No matter what. Even if the sky were to fall or the universe crumbled. We will still be brothers.” Lucifer ruffled Ben hair.

“Ben! Lucifer!” Belle called out.

“Coming mom!” The two got up from the grass and walked back to the castle in the throne room.

Slim braziers attached to one side of each of the six obsidian columns light up most of the throne hall and engulf the throne hall in a brilliant glimmer.

The humongous chandeliers hanging from the oblique ceiling dance in the flickering light while stone effigies look down upon the limestone floor of this lavish hall.

An alabaster rug runs down from the throne and splits to encircle the entire hall while forked banners with burnished sides decorate the walls.

Between each banner stand several tapers of various sizes, a few of them have been lit and in turn illuminate the sculptures of late rulers below them.

Thick, stained glass windows with symmetric designs are hidden by draperies colored the same alabaster as the banners.

The curtains have been adorned with intricate embroidery and embellished borders.

A stately throne of oak sits amidst two large statues and is adjoined by six equally impressive seats for esteemed guests.

The throne is covered in layered etchings and fixed on each of the broad feet is a gem encrusted sun.

The soft pillows are a light alabaster and these too have been adorned with gilded borders.

Those wishing to witness their royal highness can do so on the many luxurious and comfortable wooden benches, all of which are perfectly aligned in rows.

Those of higher standing can instead take seat in the stately mezzanines overlooking the entire hall

They saw their parents sitting on the throne and a woman standing next to them.

“Boys, this is Dixie, she’ll be training you two in combat and magic.” Adam announced as the boy’s eyes shifted towards the girl.

Dixie is a pale-skinned woman with dark purple hair and brown eyes.

She wore a sleeveless and skin-tight, being divided into 3 sections

The main body of the suit and the legs of the suit from the thigh down are both white with black patterning, with the space between them being a deep brown.

The entire suit is trimmed with gold patterns, and Dixie sports a matching white headband.

On her arms, Dixie wears long black sleeves, with the section from her elbow down bearing chunky, gray wrist-guards.

“Hello boys.” Dixie greeted, crouching down beside them. “So, tell me something. Why do you wanna learn magic and combat skills?” Dixie asked.

“I want to be the strongest in the world!” Lucifer eyes were filled with fire and determination.

“And you Ben?”

“I wanna be strong so I can protect my friends, family, and kingdom.” Ben smiled at her, his eyes filled with determination and kindness.

“Well, that settles it. Training starts now. I’m telling you now, I’m not going easy on you.” Dixie nodded, the three walking out of the castle.

The three walked for what seemed like forever till they reached the top of a cold, snowy mountain.

“D-Dix-Dixie! It’s cold!” Lucifer shivered.

“Is it? Hmm, I didn’t notice.” Dixie chuckled, taking off her battle suit, leaving her in a bra and boyshorts lady underwear.

“Di-Dixie-sensi! You’re clothes!” Ben yelled, covering his eyes. “Aren’t you cold?” Lucifer asked, covering his eyes as well.

“No, first lesson boys; Environmental Adaptiveness.” Dixie said.

“Huh?” “I want you two to get used to multiple environments. Such as the cold.” Dixie added.

“So, take off your coats and clothes. Other than your boxers.” Dixie clasped her hands together, the two boys looked at her with shock.

“We’re gonna freeze!” They both yelled.

“That’s why you need to connect with the environment.” Dixie stated, as the two boys sighed and got undressed till they were left in nothing but boxers.

“This isn't weird at all.” Lucifer sarcastically said.

“Now, sit.” Dixie ordered as the tree sat in the snow.

“Breathe in” the two boys took a deep breathe in “and out” the two released the air.

“Let the cold seep into your skin.” Dixie instructed, Lucifer opened one of his eyes to see Ben wasn’t shivering anymore.

How the hell? Lucifer didn't want to lose to his brother.

He wanted to be the strongest in the world after all.

“Focus Lucifer.” Dixie said as Lucifer nodded as closed his eyes again.

“Okay.” Lucifer obliged. Dixie opened her eyes to see snow formed on Lucifer’s back in the shape of devil wings and hors.

Ben’s on the other hand had wolf hears on his head and a tail.

“My gods…” Dixie muttered in amazement.

These two…they’re only 5! What in the world does the gods have planned for them?!

Dixie stared at them with wonder and a little fear.

“You two can stop now.” Dixie said, snapping out of her trance like state.

“Did we do something wrong Dixie-sensi?” both Lucifer and Ben asked, he sounded so sweet, it melted Dixie’s heart.

“No you didn’t” Dixie shook her head, “you know don't know the power you hold” she muttered to herself.

The rest of the day, the two kept training till it was moonrise

“Again!” She ordered, but then heard snoring.

She looked down to see the two asleep in the snow.

“For the gods sakes.” She sighed, shaking her head, she picked up the boys and brought them back to a small cottage.

She opened the door and laid them down on the couch, throwing a blanket over them.

“Goodnight boys..” Dixie smied, she closed the door and went to her room.

Gods, please help those boys. She looked back at the two. They're gonna need it.