[ WP ] Smouldering hat in hand , the Devil has come to the one person who is more versed in corruption of humanity than him . And it 's a real shock to learn it 's YOU .

`` So, what do you say? Also, Rook to C5.'' Lucifer's hand waved in the air as the Chess pieces lifted themselves into the air, placing delicately in their new positions. 
 
 I laughed before shuffling my own pieces into place. `` What say you Demon, that I have the joy of being your right hand man? I am a humble servant of others that you not need know the name of.'' 
 
 `` Oh do n't give me that rubbish! I may be the source of the worlds damned, but you definitely sent most of them on their way. Your cause is so very malleable''. Lucifer was laying back in his chair at this point, staring me down. There was no intimidation in his black eyes, nor hate. Genuine desire to form a bond filled his presence. 
 
 `` My cause... I keep the world in motion. I am not a monster, for I do what must be done.'' I was feeling slightly agitated by this point. To be accused by the Lord of Lies was sensation I'd wish upon no one. 
 
 `` Oh but you are a monster. You're the grandest one of all. If It was not for you... Think of the happiness that would be found on Earth. Fear grips deep the heart of Humans, for what you will do to them. Queen to E2, I take your Bishop''. 
 
 `` Happiness is found by my hand.'' I slammed my fist onto the table, shaking it at its foundations. Lucifer smiled, enticed by what was happening. `` I give them the thoughts of a fleeting world. They would not cherish what they have if I was not there. They only enjoy what they have because they know, one day, I shall claim it. Knight to E2, I take your Queen.'' 
 
 `` Oh I, and they all, know that. That's why they take so much from each other. If you did n't exist, they would not need War. But no, there is so little for them all so they reap from each other. Famine made sure there was never enough. And your brother, Pestilence? He made sure they come flooding into your hands fast. Simply, friend, you exist. And therefore, terror is in the heart of men. The greatest of men, even, is terribly afraid of you. So even the mightiest turn their backs on friends, lovers, family. For they know soon you will knock on their door. We both know what happens when you take the greatest and make them fall from grace. They turn into... `` Lucifers voice trailed off as he pushed his Knight into my Queens place. `` Into me.'' 
 
 `` I hold the burdens of the Universe! I am the untold horror at the end of hallways, the creature under their beds and the thunder that strikes the ocean itself. But I am not, like you. I do not make men into monsters''. I stared deep into Lucifer, straight into his black abyss of a soul. But no matter how hard I searched, I could not find a beat. A rhythm. A motion inside his chest. 
 
 `` Whatever you tell yourself, dear friend.'' Lucifer picked up his knight and placed it safely near my king. `` Check mate.'' 
 
 My eyes glanced over the board. I had cornered myself unwillingly in the moment. I let out a mild chuckle at what happened. `` You tricked me.'' 
 
 `` Its what I do''. 
 
 `` To your request I say no. I will not be a pawn in your game.'' I put my hand out in front of myself with a jolt. `` No hard feelings?''. 
 
 Lucifer erupted into laughter, whilst standing from his chair. `` You'd call me a fool to shake your hand, and a fool I may be, but not to that grand of a scale''. He turned around, grabbing his coat and hat from the corner table before motioning out of my doorways. `` Oh, and next time, friend. Do n't try to find my heart.'' He turned his head slightly, just enough for me to see a smile breaching his face. With his eyes focused intently on mine from the corner of his face, he let out a slur of words before leaving my sights. 
 
 `` Not even you, Death, could find that old thing.''
