A/N: Yeah, I'm surprised, too. But, apparently, the Doctor is meeting more than one angel. This particular story takes place with the Ninth Doctor.

The TARDIS landed with a wheezing groan, and the Doctor wearily stepped out, looking around. He immediately zeroed in on a cage with what appeared to be someone inside.

"Hello?" The Doctor approached the cage slowly, eyeing the figures.

The someone looked up immediately, eyes sharp, mouth turning up in a wicked grin.

"Well, as I live and breathe, a Time Lord. And here I thought your kind was wiped out." Using the bars, the stranger pulls himself up, meeting the Doctor's eye. "And your name is?"

"I'm the Doctor," he said cautiously, frowning slightly. "And you are?"

"You mean you haven't figured it out? And here I thought your kind was supposed to be intelligent. Well, compared to humans, anyway. You're still an idiot."

"You know, it might help if you told me where we are. I don't believe I've ever been here before."

The creature snorted. "Trust me—" he gave a small, sharp laugh at this "—you'd know if you'd been here before." He spread his arms, gesturing around him. "Well, Time Lord…welcome to Hell."

The Doctor's eyes widened slightly, face unreadable. "I suppose that would make you Lucifer, then. Shouldn't you be on a throne somewhere, rather than in a cage? Bit unimpressive, really."

Lucifer's eyes darkened. "My family locked me in here. Just tossed me in and threw away the key. Betrayed by my own kind, my own family."

The Doctor remained expressionless. "From what I've heard, you're the one that did the betraying, not them."

"Of course you heard that. History told by the winners and all that. Look at me, do I look evil?" He tried to smile innocently.

"I don't judge on appearances. Really makes no sense, considering how easily they can change."

"Then listen to me. Do I sound like a bad guy? Or just someone everyone wants to make out to be a storybook villain?" Lucifer gave the Doctor a pleading look. "Am I really as cruel as everyone says?"

"You remind me of an old friend of mine, you know."

"Of course I do! I'm the victim in all this!" Lucifer grinned. "You know, I bet you could help me get out of this terrible prison. Really stick it to my dad, to… You know, Time Lords were always my favorite species."

"Oh, I'm not letting you out."

"What." His eyes flashed dark for a moment, but he quickly pushed it away. "I'm sure you're more than capable, you're clearly powerful, not to mention intelligent. And that box of yours? Incredible."

"Why, thank you for that utter load of lies. Though I must say, I haven't heard such nice manipulation since the Master tried to convince me the Earth should be taken over by the two of us for the good of humanity."

Lucifer's face faltered. "The.. the Master is the friend I remind you of. Crap."

"So you've heard of him?" The Doctor's face flickered for a brief moment. "He's not around here, is he?"

"Oh, don't be stupid. Only humans and demons end up here. Time Lords—well, I won't ruin that surprise. But no, haven't seen him. Heard of him, though. Impressive. Only one who could seem to control him was his boyfriend… you're the boyfriend." He leaned against the bars, resigned. "Damn."

"Well, not sure about boyfriend—attempted murder tends to put a damper on any relationship, you know. But we were friends in school, yes." He smiled sadly, eyes distant. "He'd be pleased, you know, to find out his achievements reached the ears of Satan himself."

Lucifer shrugged. "Demons are chatty. I overhear more than they think." He paused for a moment, then straightened. "You used the past tense. Did you finally wise up and kill him?"

The Doctor's face froze. "… I suppose I did, yes."

Lucifer laughed. "Oho, this is getting interesting! You suppose? What, did you kill so many you lost track?"

The Doctor met his gaze steadily. "You said earlier you thought the Time Lords were wiped out. They are, actually. I'm only left because I'm the one who did it."

"You knocked out an entire species? That's actually slightly impressive."

The Doctor smiled snarkily. "Thanks, Satan. I can rest easy now, knowing I've impressed you."

"You're the one who killed of an entire planet. The great planet of Gallifrey—gone… And Skaro, too, come to think of it. That was you, too, wasn't it?"

"Guilty as charged." The Doctor shrugged slightly, expression flickering. "That one I don't regret."

Lucifer grinned. "What was it like? Destroying your own people. Did they scream? Plead for mercy? How did it feel?"

The Doctor eyed him, face dark. "Like hell."

Lucifer put on an exaggerated pout. "Did I upset you? Should I not bring up the mass genocide of your entire species? Or the fact that you killed billions of innocent children?"

"I did what I had to do."

"So did I."

"I'm no hero, but I'm not the villian, either." The Doctor sighed wearily. "Not that chatting with the devil isn't a pleasure, but I believe it's time I should be going." The Doctor turned to leave.

"Running away, are we? Truth too much for the Time Lord?"

"Perhaps. Still a bit early to tell, I suppose. I'd say it was a pleasure, but…"

"Next time, then." He grinned.

"Not to be rude, but I don't think I'll visit again. Bit too warm a climate, even for me."

"Oh, haven't you heard? I'm not going to be here much longer. I'm getting out."

"I already told you, I'm not—"

"Not you, you idiot. I've got followers, you know. And before you know it, I'll be free of the Cage, roaming Earth, destroying, well, anything I want."

"No, you won't. I'll stop you myself if I have to. But Earth—it's protected."

"Oh, shut UP!" Lucifer glared, shaking the bars to the Cage. "That's all I hear lately. 'He won't get out, they'll put him back, blah blah blah.' It's annoying!"

"Imagine that, annoying the devil." The Doctor smiled slightly. "I should add that to my list of accomplishments." He turns back to the TARDIS, heading inside, ignoring the shouts behind him.

"You'll wish you helped me when you had the chance! I'll get out, mark my words! And when I do, you'll regret not helping me!"

The TARDIS door slammed shut, and the Doctor headed to the console. "You know, I think I should try England next. Maybe I'll find someone to travel with.." He began to fiddle with the console as the TARDIS took off.