"!!!"
"WHAT!!!"
This time all of them unisonly yelled after a second delay. All eyes focus on Zeus who's always as the quiet one and didn't really butt in unless the argument is getting out of hand. He's like the peacekeeper in the family. Whatever he says would always come out logic and they seem to respect his opinion a lot. Whatever he says it always hit them hard. Usually it always related to Aurora. Although they have been together but they never talked about their own past. It's not a taboo but it's something that they never thought of bringing it up during their everyday banter. It's something that they want to share but haven't thought of sharing after so many years. Now that they heard something about Zeus's past, it suddenly occurred to them that they never did let go of their own past by not talking about it. It took Zeus to open up to made them realize it all. However, this new info is really too scary. Who never heard of the Hell's group. Much more, this quiet person here is Lucifer's right hand man. The one that they called the true Grim Reaper. The one that holds the scythe to take away people's life. The mask of Grim Reaper is scary enough to make people tremble and fall. The fear overwhelms others making them paralyzed until their life was taken away. They are in dazed. Mainly because the hand that used to hold onto deadly weapon is now holding a pen, living a life that is normal than anyone ever think of.
Tristan is flabbergasted at this point. He was what people call as the Demon King of the Underworld. Now that he met with one of the members of Hell's group, what does that make him as? It's like he's just the same subordinate as the rest of the people under him. But, does this mean they have been serving the fake Lucifer in the Underworld? He really need to ask Aurora about this. Unless, Zeus is willing to talk about the matters of the past. Looking up, he saw Zeus staring outside the wide window viewing the perfect view of the sea. He went and stood beside him and did the same. And the rest follows as well. Wanting to let him know that he's no longer alone and he have them as well as Aurora by his side. Either way, it somehow help the tense Zeus and he started to speak up on the things that happen many years ago.
All of the members of Hell's group was caught easily due to someone among them leaked out their plan. It was their last mission for the year before they were allowed to leave and spend their time with their families and friends. It was their important mission as well. They've been hunting a certain person who's been trying to recruit the Underworld people and create some sort of military group to support the person. It was turned down immediately by Lucifer because he's not fond of having to many crimes to roam around making it their home. He's not fond of creating a Hell on earth nor create a city just like Gotham city in Batman. No matter how many illegal deeds that they do, they will always play by the rule. The rule has been set up by Lucifer and anyone who obeys will of course have their freedom. Disobey Lucifer meaning you're signing your death warrant. And it's only a matter of time the Hell's group will come and take your life. The mission is exactly like that. However, that person has long become part of the Underworld as well and when they've finally identify who's the betrayer, someone in the Hell's group sold them out. Leading them being caught and tortured. It was then he saw many of his Hell's group member died. They were imprisoned for almost a week and waiting for Lucifer to come and save get them out for they treated each other like family. But during that one week, they realize Lucifer only thought of them as tool when he never showed up. They were easily being brainwashed. Most of them finally decided to follow that person while Zeus and 6 others struggling not to concede. Zeus still believe in Lucifer. Thus, he made a way to escape the place with his 6 others. It was during that time he met with Aurora. And after so many years, he finally know the truth. The truth that made him feel he's not worthy of calling himself Lucifer's Grim Reaper.
"So you're saying all these years you knew of his real identity but never mentioned it to us? Why now?" Jacob asked on behalf of all of them.
"Because although we didn't get our head brainwashed but somehow we truly believe that Lucifer actually treated us only as tools. We refuse to side with the other person because that person is more tyrannical with his method. It's something we don't agree upon. Compare to Lucifer, we trusted Lucifer with our life. Back then Underworld is a much safer place than any other place. No politician nor military dare to mess with us. Our powers are so great that whoever heard of us and see the emblem pinned near our heart they would tremble in fear and respect us. It was all due to Cole. He's the real Lucifer. But after i had a talked with Aurora last night, i finally know the real truth behind everything. I want to make amends as his right hand man. To give back his throne so there will be peace. If i'm not wrong, right now that person will make his move the moment he can lure you in his plan." Zeus pointed towards Tristan who has been listening and swallowing every piece of info.
"He's dangerous. And only Cole can stop him. Only Cole will be able to summon the hidden elite group that consists of several politician, military officers with high ranking all over the world. This is something that only i know aside from Cole himself. He trusted me with such important info but yet i hated him for the wrong reason. I placed a deep grudge towards him after these many years." Zeus put a painful face. Different from his usual emotionless face. Full of regret. He let that person conquer and roam freely while Cole suffers from amnesia. It's like everything went within that person's plan. He should have believe in Cole back then and fight until the end.
"What's with the long face? He's here with our sister. With him around, it's easy for him to stop that person." Tristan slapped his back hard. Not sure he's doing it deliberately or not but it somehow give Zeus a little bit of courage.
"There's just one problem. Due to heavy injury back then, Aurora said he doesn't remember anything about that nor his identity. He lost 10 years of his memory and thanks to that darn old man manipulation, he believe he's 25 years old right at this moment. He's actually 35 years old."
After hearing that, all of them turn silent. Not knowing what to do anymore. Now that they knew the whole truth, it's useless if the person can't remember anything about him being Lucifer. Is this going to be the end? Will it really end like this? The future looks bleak.