Loop (Sequel to 'The New Normal')

Johnny

,,How do you know each other? You don't look very happy to see him..."

,,A few years back we made a deal, then he came back one day to cash in his favour, not a big deal...but you must know, Johnny here isn't a 'normal' fellow.

For one, he's an exorcist. There's more, but we'd be sitting here all night if I told you about what he can do...-If I remember correctly he has a buisness card for that- or could do for that matter.

I believe he came here for a specific reason...I feel a difference in him. He...-"

But Lucifer was interrupted by loud coughing. ,,Welcome back, Johnny!" He grinned.

,,Luci." He stated, which was followed by an annoyed eyeroll of the Lightbringer. ,,I need a favour."

,,I thought as much. Having troubles with your powers recently, haven't you?"

Constantine nodded. ,,How'd ya know?"

Lucifer gave him a 'Seriously?' look. ,,Oh, right...perks of being God I guess then?" The devil shrugged. ,,Apparently so...-"

,,How does this man know you're God, Lucifer?" Chloe asked confused.

,,Well...-" ,,I just like to keep an eye on everything that's not human. I'm sure you understand, luv."

That made the Angel angry. ,,Perv...And don't you dare call her 'luv'. Only I get to do that, if she wanted me to." He abruptly turned to Chloe. ,,Do you want me to call you that?" She just shrugged. ,,If you'd like to...yeah, why not?" Both smiled.

,,Okay, okay, I get it. Overprotective Devil-God-Angel are ya, huh? Now, let's get back to our deal. It's important."

,,Important you say?

Do lifes depend on it?" A shrug. ,,Probably, yeah."

Is it of universal importance?" ,,No..."

,,Then I'm sorry, Johnny. But we got some big problems ourselves here, I'm sure you are aware of that.

I can't help you...yet. We have a soul to save and a decision of great importance to make. I'll contact you as soon as we dealt with our mess. I promise."

,,That's it, Luci? I mean...yeah, you got a real big mess to clean up...but when did you ever say no to a deal?"

,,Since that poor soul down in Hell is someone important to me. I may not admit it often...more precisely never, but Daniel is my friend, and you know that time moves different in Hell. We need to get him out of there as soon as possible.

I know what you're thinking, Johnny. But no. You wouldn't be much help. Besides, you would only be useful once you got your powers back, and to figure that one out might take a while. Just...sit tight. I'll contact you once all of this is done, okay?"

,,Oh, very well...but can I at least get a drink?" ,,Sure."

,,You two really have some kind of hate-love relationship, haven't you?"

Chloe chuckled. It was kind of adorable how they switched from 'I don't care about what you want.' to 'I'm so sorry, I would do anything for you, but there's other things to take care of.'

But she understood why Lucifer didn't want to agree to the deal at this point. First they had to deal with everything else.

The elevator opened. ,,Well, hello stranger!" Maze and Eve were walking right over to them.

At the sight of Constantine, her grin widened. As long as Lucifer was around, thst guy couldn't doanything to her, not to mention that he didn't exactly look full-powered.

,,Long time no see!" She came a little closer, but abruptly stepped back and disappeared with Eve from their sight.

,,Ah, that was Eve then..." Lucifer nodded.

,,But now it's time for you to pop off."

,,That might be a little difficult, mate...haven't got any power left and I'd rather not drink any of those potions if I don't have to."

Both Chloe and John were looking at him expectantly.

Lucifer rolled his eyes. ,,I guess that leaves only me...I'll try..."

He closed his eyes and tried to focuse. 'A portal to another earth...shouldn't be that difficult, right?'

After a moment he felt a power running through his body. The Angel held his hands in front of himself.

Then there was light. Beautiful warm light was coming out from his hands.

It was slowly forming a circle, a portal.

,,Well, there you have it. Now, we really need to get ready for our next guests! It was...or actually it wasn't a pleasure to see you again."

,,Lovely to finally meet you, Miss Decker!" Constantine rolled his eyes at the devil's comment. ,,Great to see you too Lucy!"

,,Bye now, Johnny!"