Hello darlings! Sorry for taking so long with this update… life has kept me busy. Sorta. lol.

Anyway, thanks to my lovely reviewers: semirrhage, Hopelesslielost, icingsugar, SillyKnight12, Ravenclaw Pride and Stephanie duncan.

Good Omens and all characters related are property of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

Chapter 16.

The bright light left him blinded for a couple of seconds, but he eventually regained his sight. And when he did, Crowley found himself back into his apartment, where Hastur, Louis and Karin were still waiting.

The first one was sitting on the couch, gazing around lazily and occasionally flipping through the TV's channels. The Deadly Sin was studying Crowley's plants, enjoying the poor things' fears due his demonic presence, even stronger than their actual owner and Karin was sitting over the kitchen's counter, happily eating the pancakes that he and Aziraphale had left unfinished. However, the three of them soon noticed his presence and turned to him, expectantly "So" Hastur said, smirking wickedly while rubbing his hands together "Let's us hear the news, huh?"

Chastity glared slightly at him, before her lovely lips curved into an even lovelier smile. Although her words were tainted with a bit of smugness, her face betrayed nothing of what she actually felt towards her brothers' and sisters' verdict "Well, if you must…" she smiled triumphaly, clearly enjoying the brief moment "The Heavenly Court has decided that the Demon Crowley has succeeded on his mission. He had, indeed, tempted Angel Aziraphale into Falling" after this, Hastur's smirk went even wider, as if that was possible, while Crowley looked horrified and worried "However…" she continued, a smug smile on her lips "The Heavenly Court has decided not to Fall Angel Aziraphale due personal interests" this time, her smile was definitely an smirk, as she turned to the Hell's Duke, who was staring at her unbelieving "That would be all"

"But… but…"

"It was a real pleasure meeting you, Demon Crowley" Virginia continued, smiling charmingly "I'm afraid our paths might never meet again, but that's how it's supposed to be. Have a nice existence" she turned to Louis, looking slightly coy, managing to get Karin bothered "I think I'll be seeing you around, Louis. Hopefully, not too soon…"

"And not too late either" the Deadly Sin replied smugly, winking mischievously at her "See you around, my dear opposite"

She laughed merrily, as Karin sent a flying pancake in her boyfriend's direction. The demon managed to dodge it, barely on time. Just then, Crowley chose to interject "Wait! Where's Aziraphale?"

"Oh, that" she said, looking at him thoughtfully "He's home" Crowley stared at her, unable to believe what he had just heard. So, the angel hadn't Fallen but he was back in Heaven?! Well… perhaps it was better that way…

Oh, who was he kidding? It was in his nature to be selfish! And right then, all he really wanted was Aziraphale by his side, never mind if he had Fallen or not!

"Anyway, I must go now. Goodbye, everyone. May God be with you" Then, with one last smile and a flash of light, the Virtue was gone, leaving four shivering and disgusted-looking demons behind. Also one of them was upset, another was confused, one was pleased… And one was royally pissed off.

Not so hard to guess who, right?

Once the Virtue was gone, Crowley felt slightly more relaxed. Of course he still felt upset by Aziraphale's departure, but he could live with that. At least, the angel was safe and probably, happy. He hadn't Fallen. And of course, he was out of trouble too. He had completed his mission. That the Heavenly Court had decided against Falling Aziraphale was an all together different issue.

Just as that idea came to his mind, he turned around to face his Superior. And he froze.

Hastur looked livid. He had his eyes closed and was breathing heavily. Crowley didn't know what to do and figured the smart thing would be to run away. However, that was hardly an option so... "Eh..."

"This isn't over" Hastur whispered darkly, opening his eyes "This won't end like this"

"You heard the Virtue, Hastur" Louis interjected, coming to stand up between Crowley and the Duke, seeing the imminent danger the lower ranked demon was in "Crowley was successful"

"You know that's not how it works, Louis" the highest ranked demon uttered, glaring "Move away"

"No"

"Move..."

"If you do something, or even make a simple threat" Karin said, standing up and walking towards her lover "Your Superiors will hear about it. And we all know how that will end, huh? Disobeying direct orders is frown upon Down There"

"No one has ordered me anything"

"The Heavenly Court has spoken" the female shaped demon argued "Although we're not part of their jurisdiction, every one of their decisions are backed by the Hellish Court. We can not defy their verdict"

Hastur glared at her and Crowley had to admit the girl had some backbone, since she didn't crawl into a corner and cried. Admittedly, she looked terrified but stood on her ground, trying her best to look challenging "Very well" whispered the Duke "If that's how it's gonna be..."

He turned around, preparing to leave and muttering something darkly under his breath. At the apartment's threshold he turned around and glared at his interlocutors "But still, it's not over" he faced Crowley and smirked cruelly "You might think you have won this round, Crawly. But we'll see who laughs last" and with that, he left.

The three demons left shared a concerned look. Hastur's threat shouldn't be taken lightly; he would get his revenge on each one of them. How and when? Well...

Only time would tell.

"Why the long face, Crowley dear?" Karin asked after a while, since the other demon hadn't said a word since Chastity's departure. Louis nudged her, although he was confused by the other's behavior too.

"No reason" the demon said, heading towards the kitchen and picking one of the pancakes he had prepared before leaving to the Heavenly Court. He stared at it, absent-mindly, thinking of how perfect that day's morning had been and how easily it had been ruined.

"What's bothering you?" Karin insisted, eying him worriedly.

"I..." Crowley sighed, defeated. No use in hiding what was really troubling him, right? Better if he got it out of his chest... "It's just... Aziraphale's gone"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you heard Chastity. He's home"

"So... why don't you go and pay him a visit?"

"Oh, let me see!" exclaimed the demon, sarcastically "Because I'm a demon and therefore not allowed to enter Heaven?"

"And why would you... Oh. OH!" Karin exclaimed, finally understanding what the other meant. She smiled sweetly, before giggling a bit "Oh dear!" she hugged Louis and giggled harder "Can you believe it?" she asked her boyfriend, laughing harder.

Lust chuckled and nodded his head "Naive, ain't he?"

Karin laughed some more "I think it's really cute!"

"Well, I..."

"Excuse me!" Crowley screamed, frustrated "I don't see what's so funny!"

"She didn't mean Heaven" Karin explained, when she managed to stop laughing "Haven't you heard the phrase 'Home is wherever your heart is'?"

"What...?"

"He's in his bookstore" the Deadly Sin said, rolling his eyes "Oh, aren't you slow?"

But the last words were said to the wind, because Crowley had already left the apartment and was now hurrying towards the angel's place "Humph. He's in a hurry, isn't he?"

Again, Karin giggled "Love always is"

Aziraphale stood still while he heard his front door being burst open. He could hear Crowley's agitated breathing and he did want to turn around and run to him or say something or…

"Angel" the other whispered softly. He sounded out of breath, despite he didn't need to breath. He also seemed anxious and Aziraphale really wanted to reassure him… yet, he kept silent, his back turned to the demon "Aziraphale" this time he sounded desperate, however, the Principality said nothing.

Shortly after he felt a hand over his shoulder; reluctantly, he turned around and faced his long time friend. He tried to smile and was somewhat successful "Hi dear"

There was no need for any more words. They were superficial and couldn't quite express what they were feeling. A look, a smile, a kiss. Those spoke thousands words. So simple. So perfect.

Exactly how love was always supposed to be.

OMG! I think I'm drowning in the mushiness! Help please! LOL

So, how did you like it? As the matter of the fact, it did end kinda like what I had originally imagined. Oh dear, I'm so corny!

But let me know what you thought. Love it, hate it? Tell me about it. Disappointed? Let me hear your opinion, please!

And… this isn't the end. I'm writing an epilogue. Which will be cornier, if that's even possible… So, if you hate the mush, stay away from it. LOL!

Thanks for reading!

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