John Constantine x Reader : Heaven And Hell Chapter 4
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Summary: The reader has been travelling alone for a while now, running from her demons. When soon she finds herself dealing with real ones. At first she appears to be just a psychic, but as time passes John finds himself wondering if that is all she is. The rising darkness is coming closer everyday, what part does she come to play ?
Chapter summary: After returning from the dreamworld you are left with guilt and more questions then answers. John suspects the necklace you are wearing might have something to do with it. He takes you to see an old friend of his.
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Chapter: 4/?
Word count: 3960 words
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You bolted up in the bed, both John and Chas were in the room with you. “Is this real ?” you asked Chas, still shakin. “Oh it's real alright.” he brushed the sweat off of his head. John was still sitting on the ground and it didn't look like he was back yet. You jumped out of bed and hurried to his side, you kneeled in front of him and shook him “John ! John ! Please wake up !” Chas looked worried until John's eyes shot open, and he gasped for air. Relief flooded over you and you threw your arms around him “I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..” tears were starting to fall from your eyes and you held onto him as if he was your lifeline. It took him a second to regain his senses before he wrapped his arms around you as well and started to hush you. “It's alright, I got ya. We're safe now.” he rubbed your back as you sobbed. “He was right. Everywhere I go, death follows. I dragged you into that place.” you managed to get the words out in between sobs. John broke out of the hug and held onto your shoulders, scanning your face “What was that, luv ?” You shook your head, not daring to look at him “I saw something back there.. it looked human..” John remained silent, hoping you would tell him more “But it wasn't, was it ?” “No. I could sense it before it even spoke. It told me it was there to retrieve me.” you looked up at him and looked at Chas for a moment who was watching you both. “It said fire would rain upon the world, John..” you watched John's reaction, he didn't look suprised. “Not the first time I've heard that one, luv. Especially with the rising darkness it has been a popular thing.” he tried to lighten the mood. After taking a deep breath you spoke again “John... It's said I will be the one causing it.” John's reasurring smile fell as the words got through to him, he looked at Chas who looked shocked at the revelation. He was silent and you could tell he was trying to stay calm, to keep his cool, until he looked down and sighed deeply “Did it say anything else.” “Yes..it said 'we are legion'. Then I could hear them.. scratching the walls..following me.” you shivered when you recalled the moment it felt as if the creatures chased you . John swallowed hard hearing this “Demons lie, y/n. If they called themselves legion, it means it's a group of them.” You stood up abruptly “No.. he was telling the truth, I could feel it. Whatever's coming for me.. it's not going to stop.” You walked out of the room past Chas and when you pulled open the door you gasped when you saw the other side of the door. Deep scratches were visible in the wood, something had tried to get inside of the room. Chas cleared his throat awkwardly “Yeah, about that.. John..” John clearly didn't expect to see that either “y/n...” “You said nothing could get into this place...” you looked at him in shock. He stepped closer to you, choosing his words carefully “They didn't come through the Mill house...” It was enough information for you to understand what it meant “I caused this..?” One look at them was enough to confirm your belief. “I have to get away from here..” your voice broke and you quickly walked away from them. “Y/n ?!” John was quick on your heels “Wait, just-” You didn't stop and he took your arm to stop you in place, you pulled your arm from his grip “Let me go, John. I don't want your death on my conscience as well.” you almost shouted the words. He moved to stand in front of you when you tried to move past him. You took a step and he again blocked you, holding up his hands as if he was surrendering. “There's something you're not telling me isn't there ?” he had picked up on your choice of words. Tears started to fall down your cheeks again and you burried your face in your hands “They killed them.. those things.. those demons.. it killed them. I should have known.. I did this..” It was getting hard to breath between your sobs. John wanted to place a hand on your arm but you took a step away from him. “ My family.. I always knew it weren't just freak accidents.. I knew it wasn't really suicide..everytime my visions grew stronger, someone died..” you were shaking as you spoke “If those demons got here because of me..” “Stop !” John took one big step towards you and grabbed your shoulders forcing you to look at him. His voice was desperate, pleading “You didn't kill them ! Demons did !” You shook your head “Everyone I ever cared about has died ! I can't let them kill you too ! I can't take it anymore !” your voice broke and you body started to shake harder. John cupped your face as he pleaded “Y/n. It wasn't your fault ! You didn't know, hell, even I don't know how it's even possible. But listen, I've literally been to hell and back, I have send hundreds of those bastards back down. If they come.” he pauzed for a beat “When they come, I'll kick em back where they belong. Whatever's coming for you, it aint getting past me.” He sounded so convincing, and for a moment you felt safe again “What if I really am the cause of the end of the world as we know it ?” “I relly on instinct, and mine is telling me that you're alright.” he winked and smiled at you softly “What does yours say about me ?” “It's tells me that's you're telling me the truth.” you smiled weakly “And that you might be getting a bit fond of me.” you quipped. His smile grew wider “Good.” He brushed the tears from your eyes with his thumbs before placing a soft kiss on your forehead. His hands landed on your neck softly as he put his forehead against yours “I'll keep ya safe. I swear it.” You nodded “I believe you.” Suddenly John yelped out in pain and pulled his hands away from you. "Ah bollocks!" He shook his hands and started to blow air on his fingers for a second before looking at you confused "Don't you feel it ?" "Feel what ? What's wrong ?" You took his hands in yours and saw the thin red burn line in them. "Y/n...your necklace, it's burning bloody hot." He scanned your face for any sign of discomfort. You went to touch your necklace, but all you felt was some warmth radiating from it. John watched as you touched it without a problem before using one of his knuckles to feel the temperature of the necklace again. "It burned me skin.." he blinked a couple of times "It's almost cold now. Like the first time you showed it to me." His expression changed, like something clicked inside his mind. He snapped his fingers once "I knew it reminded me of something.." John walked past you and grabbed his coat before handing you your own. "We're going out ?" You put on your jacket. He nodded and smirked secretively "We are." He was acting strange and you realised he must have remembered something or realised something important "Is this about my necklace or are we going to go and help someone ?" John chuckled "We're going to see an old friend of mine. See what he has to say about that pendant you're wearing. I've got a feeling he'll know what it's about." Chas walked up to you “So.. she's staying ?” John looked at your face for a second and you gave a nod “She's staying. But we're going out, gonna visit an old friend about that necklace of her.” he shared a meaningfull look with Chas. “Guess I'll see if I can fix that door in the meantime.” Chas caught your attention “Keep an eye on him, make sure he doesn't get into trouble.” A chuckle escaped you “I'll make sure he behaves.” “Oi !” John interupted “I never get in trouble, trouble finds me.” “Piss poor excuse.” Chas replied to that. John rolled his eyes and nodded for you to follow him. “So, who is this old friend of yours ? Is he an exorcist as well ?” you asked him as you got in the car. He let out a laugh as if it was an inside joke “Nothing of the sorts.” You frowned at him “But you think he'll know more about my necklace ?” He gave a short nod as he kept his eyes on the road “That pendant on it.. it reminds me of something he's always busy with. The engraving is different but it looks like it's his area of interest.” John's voice became serious “When we arrive I want you to hang back for a bit, let me do the talking. I don't want to spend more time around him then necessary. Alright ?” “Okay..” you were starting to think that when John spoke about his old friend there was something bitter about it.
The drive was long and when he finally parked the car you were suprised to see that your destination was a nightclub. John must have seen the look on your face as he held back a laugh when he got out of the car. “Seriously ??” you got out of the car "We'll find answers here... in a nightclub ?" You looked at him questioningly. A chuckle escaped him "Have a little faith, luv. Besides, look at it from a positive point of view. If we don't get answers here we can still get a drink and be on our merry way again." “Hmm.” you watched him with narrow eyes as you followed him inside. People were dancing everywhere and you were suprised that it was actually a pretty classy place. You followed him down a set of stairs as he walked to the bar. The bartender spotted John instantly. “What do you want ?” she asked him coldly, looking anything but pleased. “Bloody hell, thought i'd get a warmer welcome after what I did for ya.” John was offended at the cold reception. “I'm not the one that owes you something. So, what do you want ?” she was getting impatient. Her eyes scanning you for a moment and your eyes widened when she actually winked at you as she eyed you up and down. John pulled her attention back to him “I'm here to see him.” She nodded to you “What about her ?” “She's with me.” John sounded a bit defensive. A smirk appeared on her face “He'll be happy to see at least one of you in that case.” she tilted her head “He's over there, at the table in the corner.” “Thanks.” John said before scanning the place. He walked for a bit before slowing down “Remember, let me do the talking.” “Got it.” you started to walk a bit behind him.
"Well, I am damned." A sauve voice said and your focus snapped to the person now sitting at a table in front of John "Johnny! It's been a while." The man spoke politely but you could hear by the tone of his voice that there was a sharp edge to the words. "Long time no see. Wish it could have stayed that way." John responded just as bitter to the man. "Feel free to leave then." The man quipped coldly. "I'll be damned." You stated loudly so the man would hear. The man seemed suprised and leaned a little to the side to look past John at you. It dawned on you that he probably didn't even realise that John didn't come here alone. He looked at you in slight suprise before he smiled brightly at you "Hello there !" His eyes now focused on you and he leaned forward and you noticed John sending the guy a glare "What was that ?" You crossed your arms "It's 'I'll be damned' not 'I am damned'. " John cleared his throat and you knew you had said something wrong "Not in his case, luv." What did that mean ? You didn't get a chance to ask before the man spoke. "I'm afraid so, darling." The man sighed but the smile on his face remained the same. He leaned over the table as he held out his hand to you, ignoring how John moved to block you from his view "Lucifer Morningstar, and with whom do I have the pleasure of speaking with ?"
You looked at the man, brows knitting together in confusion as you looked at John. Then you let out an awkward little laugh before seeing the serious look on John's face. Your eyes snapped back to the man at the table and his outstretched hand. You studied him for a second, hair black and styled perfectly, suit that looked like it was made for him and the smile...charming yet it hided something wicked. "Lucifer... like..." you stuttered the words. "The devil ? Beelzebub ? Satan ?" He seemed amused at your shock "Yes. The one and only." He motioned to himself before flashing another white toothed smile as if he was in a toothpaste commercial. John moved so Lucifer had to pull back his hand before pulling a chair back for himself and you. John plopped down on the chair right away as Lucifer leaned back in his, still watching you with interest. You hesitated. Were you really going to sit at a table with the devil himself ? "I don't bite, at least not hard. Please have a seat.” his voice was smooth like silk as he motioned to the chair John had placed for you. "It's alright, y/n." John reasurred you and you took the seat next to him. Lucifer was quick to pick up on your name "Beautiful name, how very fitting." He stated. "You're not what I thought you would be... or would look like." You admitted to him. "No horns or tail. I hope you're not too disappointed" Lucifer motioned to his head.
You found yourself smiling at how nonchalant he was "With all the stories and movies these days and how they depict you.." you were staring at him a bit now "I often forget that you were described as the seal of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty." You recalled the words some people had used to describe the devil. Hearing this made him smile even brighter until John spoke up. "Like all the other angels." He said and cutted the conversation off. "Tell me, why are you here, Johnny boy ?" Lucifer was growing more annoyed at him and you figured there must have been some beef between them from the past. But then again, how well can an exorcist get along with the devil ? "Considering you're up here, I'm assuming you aren't too concerned about what's going on down below-" Lucifer's smile fell completely "Are you insinuating that I don't know how to do my job ?" he snapped at John. "We both know it's not the first time things have been able to slip past the gates of hell, and it sure as hell won't be the last time." John continued. You could hear the venom dripping in the words between them Lucifer focused on him now "Are you telling me something got out ?" John ignored the question and instead looked at you "Show him the necklace." "Mine ?" why was the necklace important enough that you had to show it to the freaking devil ?? John nodded in Lucifer's direction and you took off your necklace and put it on the table for Lucifer to see. You watched his reaction and tried to focus on John's as well to try and figure it out. Lucifer swallowed visibly, his eyes were glued on the necklace on the table. He reached his hand out to it and you noticed how he was carefull as to not touch the pendant on it. He dangled it in front of him "Where did you get this ?" He kept watching the pendant as he let it spin to view both sides, still not touching anything else but the chain. "It was given to me when I was a kid." you replied truthfully. "By whom if I may ask ?" his eyes now intense, locked on yours. John watched him like a hawk, also having noticed the change in tone. You looked at John before directing your attention back to Lucifer "Some guy gave it to me when I was a kid." "Care to elaborate a bit more on that ?" He seemed to tense up. John's eyes darted between you and him. "I.... it was just someone I met on the street once. I was walking home and he looked homeless so I gave him some money. He insisted that I accepted this pendant. I've kept it ever since." You explained. "Do you recognize it ? Or do you know what it means, what's it for ?" John asked impatient. Lucifer let out a nervous chuckle as he carefully lifted the necklace, his eyes scanning the engraved symbols "It's nothing harmfull, really. Just a pendant." He put it back on the table. John's eyes narrowed "Really now ? I'm supposed to believe that ?" He scoffed. You sat there in silence as you watched them interact. "If it helps, I can give you my word that this isn't something evil." Lucifer sounded offended but gave you another wide smile as he looked at you and spoke "My word is my bond." John scoffed again, looking anything but pleased. You thought for a moment as John spoke to Lucifer trying to pull out information regardless. "If it's not evil and just a pendant... then why does it react to me ?" You asked, breaking up their interaction. John looked at you and immediatly watched Lucifer's reaction. Lucifer's expression changed for only a second but you saw it. You raised a brow at him and tilted your head a little arrogantely. He let out a nervous chuckle "You're a sharp one." He took a sip from his glass. He was silent for a moment, as if debating on telling the truth. "It's only a pendant if you don't have it on you." He didn't look at you and spoke so quickly it was almost hard to understand. "What ?" You heard him but... what ? John mumbled and groaned something before pinching the bridge of his nose with his fingers. "John ?" You now looked at him, he had to know something considering his reaction. "Dear old dad has a plan for you, darling. Don't put your faith in that pendant. It's not where it belongs.” Lucifer looked at you intensly before turning to John "It's not the necklace you should be worrying about, John." Lucifer's eyes landed on you "Worry about why they found it necessary for her to have it." “I've already figured that out.” John grimaced “Some of your pets are trying to get to her.” Lucifer's brows drew together and he must have noticed the fear in your eyes when he looked at you. He leaned towards you, grabbing your attention “As long as you have this little thing they can't really get to you. They can scare you, yes. But it is blocking them from getting what they want out of you. Consider it a small barier." You took the necklace and put it back on “But what exactly is it ? Is it cursed or something ?” “Quite the contrary actually. It is whatever you need it to be, it responds to you because you are it's owner.” he explained. “So it's safe ?” you looked down at the pendant. Lucifer gave a short nod and smiled “It's just that. A harmless pendant. Not a harbinger of evil or whatever it is that ol' Johnny here believes it to be.” “Then why the bloody hell did it burn me fingers when I touched it ?” John didn't sound like he believed him completely. “Did it harm her ?” he countered. John cleared his throat “No.” “Then it works perfectly fine.” Lucifer smiled at him smugly. “I think it is because I was upset, perhaps it reacted to that ?” you said to John who seemed to take that as the right answer. “See ? Relax, John. That tiny thing won't do her any harm.” the smugness was dripping off of his words before he turned to you, his voice turning into silk again “Don't be afraid, sweetheart. John often sees the worst in things-” “You would too if you would have to deal with the things I deal with daily. See what I saw.” John snapped at him. “As I was saying..” Lucifer rolled his eyes “Not everything is evil. Stick with Johnny he will teach you the ropes. And perhaps one day we shall meet again in better circumstances.” You nodded to him “Thank you for seeing us.” That brought a broad smile on his face “You're welcome ! I'll let Maze know that if you should return that drinks are on the house. “ “Maze ?” you furrowed your brows. “You just met her.” he tilted his head in the direction of the bar where the woman kept an eye on the table you were sitting at. “Oh ! Okay..uhm.. thank you.” you shot him a shy smile. John stood up and touched your arm to make you do the same "Eh look, thanks for the chat, mate. But we'd better be off. Got a lot of work these days." “Well then, then there's nothing left for me then to wish you good luck.” Lucifer stood as well and held out his hand again. John looked at him before shaking his head “With respect, it's never a good idea to touch evil. I tend to avoid it unless necessary.” Your mouth fell open a little at John's remark. You knew that he must have a reason but it was still pretty rude. You looked at him disapprovingly before moving quickly to shake Lucifer's hand. John moved as you expected him to do so but you were quicker. What suprised you the most is that you sensed no evil coming from Lucifer, no scary visions.. The only thing you felt was warmth. As if the sun was touching your skin on a beautiful day. It took you by suprise when Lucifer brought your knuckles to his lips and pressed a kiss on them. As strange as the situation was you still felt the heat rise to your cheeks. John clenched his jaw at the sight. It was obvious he didn't like it at all. Perhaps he had expected that you would get a horrifying vision as well. He let go of your hand “Braver then him already.” Lucifer remarked. “No. I learned it from him.” you corrected him and saw John smirk at your words. Lucifer's eyes darted between you and John before chuckling. “Y/n..” John nodded towards the exit. You went to follow him out. “John.” Lucifer called out to him and John turned to look at him over his shoulder “Look after her. She was given that pendant for a reason.” John noticed the warning in his words and he gave a nod before walking away with you.
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