Morningstar Of Sin

I step out of the pit to see a white man with a balding head and a suit holding a gun at me. "Agent Coulson from the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division, stop right there." He says that mouthful while holding out his badge for me to see.

I hold my arms out to show I mean no harm as I walk towards him. "Agent Coulson, It is nice to meet you, I'm afraid I've taken your job from you. He has already been punished, although if you want to take credit for it I would much appreciate it."

He is still pointing the gun at me "Give me the reactor and I'll let you go."

I look at the reactor "Ah, you mean this? I'm actually going to give it back to Tony, so sorry, you can't have it. Before we continue I have something to ask." I look into his eyes and speak "What is it you d.e.s.i.r.e?"

He zones out a bit as he focuses on me "I want to protect those who can't protect themselves… and I want to be the best god damn agent to ever live."

I smile at his response "With the number of evil men you've killed along with that response… I LIKE YOU. Become a Knight of Hell! You will do that and much, much more. How about it?"

He snaps out of it and gives me an odd look "Knight of Hell? What, are you the Devil or something."

"Exactly right Agent Coulson, and I am giving you a life long job offer... if you are willing." I give a grin.

He shakes his head "I wouldn't abandon my humanity for some power."

I look confused. "When did I ever say you would have to abandon your humanity? I mean you can if you like. That is your freedom to do so. However, I would never force someone to sever me or give up what makes them, them. In fact, I would prefer you just like you are now, your humanity is a rare thing. With so many humans and so many different ideals you would think there would be more people like you… but you would be wrong."

He tilts his head with a nod "I'm flattered you think so highly of me but I think I'm still going to turn down your offer. I like the place I am now and don't want any changes."

I shake my head. "You will change your mind in the future when Gods walk among men, men like you must step up. Lest you are but a corpse to pave the walkway of your path to ruin. I will only make this offer once again in the future, if you decline it then I'll try my absolute best to make sure your death is as comfortable as I can make it."

His eye twitches a bit "I'll thank you for that in advance, now about handing over that reac-"

I vanish and appear next to Pepper who was hiding around the side of the building watching. She jumps a bit as I grab her shoulder and we both vanish.

When we appear again my demon self is replaced by normal human me. We appear again inside Tony's living room where Rhodes currently has Tony tied to a chair.

They don't notice us so I speak up "You tied him to a chair?"

Rhodes looks shocked "You're back? Yeah, he wanted to take his suit and go like you said so I made sure he didn't leave."

I roll my eyes "Well, that works I guess."

"TONY!" Pepper finally snaps out of her shock and hugs him. He is still pale but looks a lot better. I snap my fingers and the ropes are chared off from behind. He immediately stands up and hugs her back.

Rhodes and I stand to the side awkwardly as they hug for a prolonged period. Finally, Rhodes breaks the silence by clearing his throat and looking at me.

"So what are you? A demon?" I laugh a bit at Rhodes's question.

I'm about to answer but Tony speaks up first pulling away from Pepper "Yeah, what the f.u.c.k was that Ab? That's a rather big secret to keep. What are you?"

I sigh "I didn't want to tell you like this Tony."

"THEN WHEN WERE YOU!?" His face flushes from anger.

Rhodes grabs his shoulder "Tony, that's not something you just tell people." He only earns a glare from Tony.

He calms down a bit "When were you going to tell me?"

I meet his eyes "I was never planning on telling you. I wanted you to live your life happily as a normal man."

I can see him clench his fist hard causing blood to trickle down his palm. "What are you?" He asks through clenched teeth.

"I am The Devil, The Morningstar, and The Ruler of The Eight Hells. I am also your friend, Ab." I say angry at myself for not controlling myself better earlier and exposing my secret.

Pft "Some friend you are, have you ever even really been my friend?" He seems upset rather than angry now.

I sigh "Tony, I didn't awaken as the devil until a few months ago, I have always been your friend."

He at me in the eyes "Probably just another lie."

I glare hard at him causing him to flinch "You know I do not lie Tony. I did not tell you because I didn't want you to think too hard on the world beyond ours. I know you are a devout atheist and would have a hard time getting your head around everything."

He looks mad for a second and hits the lamp next to him causing it to shatter. "F.U.C.K. I know your obsession with not lying… I'm sorry, give me time to think." He goes downstairs to his lab leaving a quiet room.

After he leaves Pepper speaks up "So Tandy… is she also-"

I chuckle a bit "No, she is human."

She gives a sigh of relief "Good I thought that she was… I mean it's not bad if she was… I uh. Sorry."

I wave a hand with a smile "It's fine Pepper, I know you'll need time to adjust as well."

She nods "Thanks, Ab."

Rhodes rubs the back of his head. "If it's any consultation, I don't care."

I chuckle "Thanks, Rhodes. Be sure not to tell anyone from the government. The only ones who know are the only ones who need to know." I hand the reactor over to Pepper and nod.

He nods "Gotcha."

I walk out of the house with some parting words "I don't want to overstay my welcome. Tell me when Tony comes around… I'll teach him about the world he doesn't know of."