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For weeks now you have been alluding to the fact that something might happen about a week before Lord Diavolo’s birthday to Diavolo himself. More specifically you chose the date of the 23rd of October for your little scheme you had cooked up. Telling him things along the lines of how he should really keep his schedule clear that day just in case something happens that day, not that anything will; or that he should make sure to take care of a sizable amount of his workload, if not all, by the 23rd so that Barbatos and Lucifer won’t be as mad if something were to happen that day. You wanted to give Diavolo a day where he could really let loose and be himself without worrying about being the Future King of the Devildom, everyone’s favorite excuse to use against him. Unfortunately for you Barbatos and Lucifer shot down your idea, and while you respect their decision you elected to go against it. Granted you did speak in vague hypotheticals with Diavolo, just to make sure he would be up for whatever that day and what you were doing wouldn’t seem like treason against him. You already figured Barbatos and Lucifer were probably going to murder you for your mutiny against them but you didn’t want to add literal treason to that list. But he seemed to see okay with whatever you had planned for him, not that you did, you assured him, and that was the go ahead you needed to go through with your mission.
- 5 a.m. 23rd of October, Outside the Demon Lord’s Castle -
You stood outside in the gardens, dressed for the occasion as the most cartoonishly stereotypical looking robber in existence. Next to you, Solomon, your partner in crime, in just his normal attire.
“You look ridiculous MC.” Solomon says “It’s not too late to give up on this you know. You can call this off if you want.”
“I’m already in too deep Solomon.” you say readjusting the mask around your eyes. “Besides, I don’t know if you can tell, but I really want to do this. Now if you please, float me up to the balcony.” you say eagerly, getting a heavy sigh from Solomon.
“If you insist.” He replies before casting a spell on you to raise you up and onto the balcony leading into Diavolo’s room. You test the glass door leading in, not expecting it to be unlocked but you thought you would try anyway cause you never know. It was locked but you had come prepared. Unlocking locks was one of the spells you had Solomon teach you beforehand. You just hoped that there weren't any anti magic countermeasures in place. This was the demon lord you were dealing with, but perhaps that was the countermeasure. You figured most demons would be too afraid to go up against Lord Diavolo head to head. You unlocked the door without any problems and then crept inside. Diavolo was sleeping soundly and you felt bad that you were about to wake him up. You crouched down beside his bed.
“ Pssst hey!” you whispered unsure how loud you should be. You didn’t want to startle him. “Hey Diavolo, could you please wake up.” You watched as he seemed to stir a little. “If you are a light sleeper then that really helps this along. We got places to be, Diavolo, so if you could wake up that would be great.”
“Barbatos?” He mumbled, slowly waking up.
“Um.. no. no I'm not Barb, sorry.”
“MC…?” He says and looks at you “Am I still dreaming?”
“Are you saying you dream about me Diavolo? All wholesome things I hope.” You teasingly whisper. His face goes a little pink from the insinuation.
“Yes, of course.” He says “Why are you here in my room MC?” he says sitting up.
“Oh you know… crime.”
“Crime?”
“Yeah. I was planning on kidnapping you. Are you okay with that? I even got this sketchy looking note I made with letters and words I cut out from magazines, but instead of asking for a ransom it just says I will return you safe and sound at the end of the day.” You say flashing the note to Diavolo.
“Oh I see.”
“So are you fine with this or…? I can leave if not.”
“By all means, please take me with you.” He responded with a smile and a laugh.
“I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I hope if this was real you wouldn’t be so carefree about it.”
“Oh! Should I change into my normal clothes?”
“Don’t worry, I got your back. Your normal clothes would be too conspicuous where we are going. So I have planned out a few options that will keep you from standing out and you can choose whichever you feel most comfortable in when we get to where we're going.”
“Ah I see! Very well then, I am ready to depart.”
“Sorry about this part. I gotta sneak you out of here after all.” You cast the second spell you had Solomon teach you for this, a shrinking spell. “You feeling okay? It only lasts for about 10 minutes.” you ask, looking at Diavolo who could now fit in the palm of your hand.
“I see you have been learning a few things from Solomon. How wonderful.” He says with a laugh. “I look forward to seeing how this goes.”
“So the plan now is to have Solomon get us both down and then go a safe distance away from the scene of the crime, since Solomon made it clear he didn’t want anyone to know he helped me out with this, which is understandable. Then he was going to teleport us to my apartment in the human world.”
“We are going to the human world?” His tiny eyes seemed to light up at the prospect.
“Yes but I think it’s a tad too soon to go over my master plan right now. We gotta get out of here. I can put you in my pocket, or perhaps you could ride on my shoulder, I could just hold you in my hands also. Really wherever you feel the safest until we get to where we are going or you transform back to your actual size.”
“How about your shoulder then?”
“Alrighty” You say and lifted him up to your shoulder. “Are you good? You don’t feel like you will fall off or anything?”
“Not at all!”
“Alright cool let's get out of here.” You say placing your note on the bed and then beelined it to the door you came in through. when you were halfway out the glass door you heard your name being called. You turned around to see Barbatos looking back at you. Calm and collected as ever on the outside but you could tell he wasn’t happy about what was going on.
“May I inquire what it is you are up to at this hour in the young master’s room MC?” he asked, tilting his head slightly.
“Only wholesome activities I assure you.”
“While that may be the case, I can not allow you to take Lord Diavolo with you.”
“Okay hold that thought for a moment.” You say backing out onto the balcony and right up next to the railing. “NOW SOLOMON!” You called out.
“What do you mean now?” he called back. You looked down at Solomon who was looking back at you quizzically. “Do you want me to float you back down or something else?” He asked. You looked back towards Barbatos who seemed to have stepped a little closer but was standing still when you got a glance of him.
“Uh” you say, glancing back down at Solomon. Your brain a bit jumbled from being caught. You glanced back at Barbatos who was now two steps closer. ‘ What kind of mind games is Barbatos playing ?’ you think to yourself unnerved. Without taking your eyes off Barbatos, you called down to Solomon. “Send us to the rendezvous point Solomon.”
“Okay!” he said, snapping his fingers and sending you and Diavolo to the human world.
- 5:15 a.m. Inside your Apartment -
Your face is planted into the floor of your apartment. You like to think one day you will be able to land gracefully on your feet after being teleported. You pushed yourself up off the ground. “Are you okay Diavolo.” You ask expecting to see the tiny version of him. “Oh you're back to normal.” you say but he seemed to be too distracted at the moment.
“When does the sun come up here in the human world?” he asks as he stares out the window at the dark early morning.
“I think like, in an hour or so from now. It is pretty early in the morning after all.”
“Does that mean I will get to see the sunrise here in the human world?” he says and turns to you expectantly.
“If you would like to. This day is supposed to be my early gift for your birthday after all. I have a list of suggestions on what to do today but for the most part it’s up to you what we do.”
“Then I am very much looking forward to seeing what you have in store for me. However I’m curious about the method to bring me here secretly.”
“Barbatos and Lucifer said no to the idea when I originally asked so I had to take matters into my own hands. When I was brainstorming ideas Satan came to speak to me about a book he had read about a museum heist and well that essentially gave me the idea. I’m surprised it actually worked though. I’m surprised Barb let you go without so much of a fight. Should I be worried about that?”
“Not at all.” Diavolo laughed “I’m sure with Barbatos’ special talent he already knew what you were planning and if something were to go amiss he would have stopped this little trip from happening.”
“If you say so. I’m gonna do my best to make this the best day ever for you!” You say “But first things first, I'm going to bring out the human world clothes I picked out for you and you can wear whatever one you like best and when you are doing that I am gonna change into normal clothing.”