Time Travel AU Part: 13

Time Travel AU Part: 13

[I struggled writing this. Again! I feel like all this science stuff I'm doing again is draining my creativity 🥲]

It had only been one day since Eve’s banishment from Eden, and yet the angels were all already discussing the future of humanity, the garden and Adam himself. Adam was sat beside Michael in the circle of stressed angels, all too engaged in their debate. Adam wasn’t even initially supposed to present in this meeting, but apparently Michael, ever so thoughtful, suggested that the first man be involved in the discussion regarding his possible future. And Adam would appreciate the gesture if only he didn’t have to bear witness and suffer through Heaven’s bureaucracy. It was one of the few things he actually hated when he used to be an angel. The meeting began early in the morning and the afternoon was fast approaching, and yet they still haven’t broached the topic about Adam. 

Damn angels and their obsession with order. Adam could feel his eyes drooping, his head nodding off, the discussion a soothing background noise; boredom and exhaustion weighed heavily on him. Beside him, Michael noticed Adam’s quickly slipping attention. Humans after all, didn’t have the same stamina and durability that angels had.

“Pardon me, I’m sure these are all very important, but can we get to the topic about Adam? It’s why he’s here to begin with,” Michael gestured towards the sleepy human. “We can continue the discussion about the others after this.”

Seeing Adam’s drained figure, the angels all agreed to pause their current discussion for later and put away their current notes, switching them for ones related to the new topic. As usual, Sera was the one to start the dialogue. With a clap of her hands, the attention focused back on her as she began to talk.

“Alright. Following Eve’s banishment from the garden of Eden, we were faced with a problem regarding their propagation. Eve’s new companion, who will be created using a part of her, will be made in the following days.” Sera placed both of her hands on the table as she looked at Adam. “Adam, you are now without a companion. We planned on creating a new companion for you but…” She glanced at Michael. “Michael had suggested we consult you first. He mentioned something about your possibly…troubled state.”

A new partner for him in Eden? Someone untainted by the fruit of knowledge? While the idea of being with someone, who was also safe and away from both Lucifer and Lilith, didn’t seem so bad, it was also someone new. Someone Adam would know nothing about, meaning another unpredictable factor. Who knows, maybe this new person would be similar to Eve or they could also turn out to be like Lilith. Either way, they would be an unknown factor. And after finally securing Eden for himself, he didn’t want to add more potential risks, especially not when he was already in uncharted territory. That and, well, the idea of opening up to someone like that again hadn’t crossed his mind for over many millennia now, and he sure wasn’t going to start again.

Adam adjusted himself on his seat, carefully thinking about the words he would say and the emotions he should express in front of the angels. With downcast eyes he answered, “I…after Eve…I don’t think I could ever be ready to be with someone new again.” Adam let a few tears slide down his cheeks, a little sniffle here and there, maybe some subtle trembling. Really, anything to gain the angels’ sympathy and pity. 

The sight of Adam seemingly in anguish over Eve’s betrayal and absence crushed many of the angels’ hearts. How pitiful. For such a delicate creature to experience such a horrible tragedy. They couldn’t imagine the scars that such events had placed on his little heart. God’s most perfect creation, traumatised under the clutches of Lucifer and Lilith. Sera placed a hand over her own heart, clearly affected by Adam’s act. “Adam, are you certain you don’t wish for a new partner?”

Adam meekly shook his head. “I think I’ve had enough.”

—-

The late afternoon sun’s gradually cooling rays shone over the serenity of the garden, coating everything in its soft orange hue. Adam leaned back against a tree as he watched the other inhabitants of the garden prepare for the incoming darkness. It was a bit odd. To have all of the garden to himself in peaceful silence. He had gotten used to a high pitched voice that used to always eagerly drag him along the garden in search of new things to try out. It was about this time of the day when he would join Eve, along with Amora, to gather tonight’s dinner. Adam felt a heavy nudge on his shoulder, and was greeted with large yellow eyes when he turned. 

“Guess it’s just you and me now, huh?,” muttered Adam as he allowed the big cat to lay its head on his lap. “What? Are you trying to comfort me?,” he chuckled. His fingers lazily petted the jaguar’s soft fur, the warmth a welcome presence in Eden’s gradually cooling air. 

Now what? Adam had achieved what he wanted, and of course he was happy that could stay in Eden away from both Lilith and Lucifer, he was also happy not to have to suffer a harsh life outside the garden. But he also couldn’t help but be a little anxious about the future. This was where things would start to really change, and while he was confident in himself, he could still only hope that this future he had carved for himself would be better than the one he had previously.

A familiar flapping of three pairs of wings interrupted Adam’s musings. He knew the owner of those wings. Only he would visit the first man in the garden at such a time. Adam turned to face the angel; a knowing look and a silent nod for a greeting. It seemed suitable enough for the late afternoon’s current undertone. 

Michael found himself a spot beside the first man, close but not too close. The two sat in comfortable silence, simply enjoying the sinking sun as it tinted everything in orange, before the angel uttered a word. “About your decision earlier… Are you certain with what you’ve decided?”

Adam kept his gaze on the horizon, his figure drowning in the sinking rays as it painted him all over like melting gold in a hot furnace. “I’m certain,” he uttered. 

It was one of the few things he was certain of in his newly carved future. He had lived for 10,000 years, and not once did he ever need it. There were some similar things, like his relationship with his exorcists. Each and every one of his girls were dear to him, even that traitorous Vaggie used to have a spot in his heart. Then there was Lute, who he had doted on the most. And while all of those ties were real in their own right, none of them were ever introduced to the cavernous depths of his soul. After living for so long, he realised he didn’t need it, or maybe it simply just wasn’t meant for him. That was fine for him, it was less messy that way, and he intended to keep things neat in this life too.

“But won’t you feel lonely?,” Michael asked. “Being the only one… of your kind I mean.”

Though the words were directed at Adam, Michael’s wistful gaze divulged another story. Even ever since his body was formed from stardust and golden ichor first flowed throughout his body, Michael always hadn’t been the most sociable angel. He got along fine with the rest, but there was always a disconnect. Lucifer’s fall seemed to have resulted in only widening that gap, with others seemingly keeping their distance on purpose after knowing what he was capable of. He supposed that was to be expected, he was, after all, the only angel in Heaven who had the blood of his own kin in his hands. True, he had no choice in the matter, it couldn’t be helped, but the others also couldn’t help what they felt.

Adam mulled over Michael’s words. He wasn’t sure if he would call it loneliness, but being the only person in the garden did make him feel isolated at times. Though he supposed it wasn’t really that bad. He looked back down at Amora who was snuggling on his lap, a content look on her furry face. The slow rise and fall of her chest, the warmth from her large body that she happily shared with him. Adam may be very different from the rest of Eden’s inhabitants, but he felt very welcomed and at home all the same. 

“It’s not so bad,” Adam answered, a faint smile on his lips as he brushed Amora’s fur. “I’ve got the animals with me. They never let me feel lonely. And then there’s also you.”

“And that’s enough for you?”

“I’m just happy to have a home.” Adam would want for more. He had always yearned for more, to learn and experience more new things. It was why he invented so many things. From useless decorative items to important life saving techniques. In fact, one of the reasons he proposed the exterminations, besides wanting to fuck with Lucifer and Lilith, was to escape the monotony of Heaven. The exterminations allowed him to experience new things; sinners with their grotesque forms, hellish food that could kill you in a variety of ways, a chaotic society that easily shifted day by day. It was fun, plain and simple, but it was also a wandering kind of fun. If fun new things meant he would lose paradise, his home, then he would rather not take it. Dying and waking back up in Eden made him realise how he lived like a wanderer in his previous life. Moving from place to place in search of something different, but never truly having a permanent place for himself. He would have to learn to hold back some of his inclinations and unnecessary wants this time, now that he got a hold of his home back. Having a place to belong far outweighed ‘the fun stuff’. Besides, Eden was fun in its own right. It had all kinds of animals that would happily play with him despite being deadly if they were outside the garden, the garden itself was big enough to contain various landscapes from rainforests to open deserts, and most importantly, it didn’t have other people who would ruin his day, at least not anymore anyway.

There was this inexplicable look in Adam’s eyes when he answered Michael’s question. Like a wistful longing; something akin to nostalgia, like he was holding something dear that he had only found again. Just at this moment, with the sinking sun reflecting on his already golden eyes, Michael saw in Adam, just an inkling, what seemed to be an eternity of life and experience. It was surreal, it was as if there was a whole other world within the human unbeknownst to anyone but the man himself, though he knew it couldn’t be possible. So instead, he turned his gaze back to the slowly fading sun. 

What was home?

The archangel, of course, had Heaven, the place he first woke up in, the place he had spent the most time in, and the place he always returned to. Though with the recent events, that place had become a little less comforting, a little more alienating. It was still the same but also different. It was like Lucifer had never fallen, but the void of his absence permeated the atmosphere. Heaven had become uncomfortable. But Eden remained a simple comfort. Michael wrapped his wings around himself. The garden was still here and so were the animals. Then there was also Adam. Maybe that was also enough for him.

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So I have some ideas for Spooky Month...

1) A psychological horror style mini series

2) A bunch of horror short stories.

(1) Will be adamsapple, while (2) might be a mix of guitarhero and adamsapple one shots.

I can't promise to actually make them btw. My time is being squeezed even as of now, but I will try!

I dragged @twost3ps , and @libby-for-life into my Adam & Steve AU and I'm hoping to drag you down into this hell of an AU as well

"It's Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve" but what if it was Adam and Steve?

Basically you can do whatever you want with this AU. Create your own stuff or use stuff that's already exist, for example Steve being a hulk of a man or your own stuff I just want to see what you do with this AU.

PM me if you want more details or not. again if You're interested great if not that's fine too I just want to spread the word of the Adam & Steve AU

And I'm very much willing to be dragged into this AU! Hope you don't mind that I made my own version of Steve!

Anyway! Adam & Steve!

Silent tears ran down Adam’s cheeks as he watched Lilith pass through Eden’s gate along a certain small angel. His mate had never been the most affectionate, but to find out the reason this way. His best friend and his supposed mate, the two people he had ever truly known, had betrayed him and left him behind. They didn’t even say goodbye…

Adam dragged himself to their nest, or he supposed it was just his nest now. It was a nest he built with painstaking care and effort so that it wasn’t just comfortable for him, but also for his alpha. Lilies, her favourite flower, from white to pink to yellow were scattered all over, their scent heavily lingered in the air. Waxy leaves were layered at the bottom as well as surrounded the edges of the nest to protect it from the rain and keep the soft leaves he had gathered in the middle dry. So much effort and it was for naught. He supposed his little nest was nothing compared to a literal shining angel. He never stood a chance. It wasn’t even a choice to Lilith. And now the beautiful nest, which was supposed to bring him comfort, now only brought him pain. Adam looked around and his eyes landed on a small cave on the other side of the lake. He could sleep there for tonight, or forever. 

Adam had spent the next few days wandering listlessly around the garden. He knew deep down it wasn’t going to happen, but he really wanted to hope that they would come back. The deafening silence in the garden told him otherwise. He hugged his legs close to him as he let the pain of abandonment truly sink in. The animals that surrounded him didn’t help at all in making him feel less lonely. 

It had been a few days since Sera had visited the garden, and she supposed today was a good time to check up on the two humans. Maybe they had made some progress? She hoped that Lilith had finally grown to love Adam, maybe even mark him, that would be nice. What she hadn’t expected was the strong scent of distress that lingered heavily in the air. She followed the scent, her concern leading her, until she was where it was the strongest. There, by the lake’s edge, was the first man, surrounded by Eden’s animals as he cried into his arms. 

“Adam, what’s the matter?,” Sera asked as she sat beside the crying omega. 

Adam looked up from his arms and stared teary eyed at the tall angel before suddenly jumping up to hold onto her, his tight grip as if afraid that she, too, would disappear. The high seraphim didn’t know what was happening, but Adam needed comfort right now. She gently rubbed his back up and down, trying to soothe him even just a little bit. Where was Lilith? His mate should be here to comfort him.

That day Sera and the rest of Heaven had found out that Lilith had eloped with Lucifer, leaving Adam alone in the garden. To say that she was furious would be an understatement. How dare they go against God’s plan, and hurt Adam like that?! Sera released a heavy sigh. That wasn’t their priority right now. The angels were currently gathered around in a circle as they discussed the features of this new human they were going to make. 

“I think he should be made from a part of Adam,” one angel suggested.

“I agree. That way they should be more compatible,” another added.

“If that means he would be a more devoted and loving mate to Adam, then let’s do it,” Sera concluded.

—-

The cave had always been cooler than most of Eden, but by morning time, the sun’s early rays usually warmed Adam up. Slowly, he opened his eyes, blinking the sleep away. The sun had just risen, the cave was still dark but sunlight was starting to rush inside and… Wait. Was that a silhouette of a person behind him? Adam quickly turned around, thinking one of the angels had visited him again today. He was always grateful for their increased presence since Lilith had left him. But what greeted him wasn’t Sera or any other angel, it was another man with fiery red hair that flowed down to his shoulders and cool blue eyes that gazed lovingly down at him. 

“Good morning Adam,” the man greeted.

Adam remained still for a good few seconds, his breath taken out of him. The man before him was so strikingly handsome. He had pleasant warmth that radiated off of him as opposed to Lilith’s distant coldness. The beard that lined his chin, his perfect masculine figure and, despite sitting down, Adam could tell that he was very tall. Maybe even taller than him. 

Adam gulped, stumbling over his words a little bit as he tried to sit up. “H-hi, um, who..?”

“I’m Steve. I’m your new mate,” he replied as he helped Adam up and pulled him close. He eyed the cold empty cave that his omega was staying at. That was no good. His mate only deserved the nicest, warmest and most beautiful nest, and he was going to make sure of that. “How about we grab something to start the day, and then we start building you a proper nest?”

A small blush crept on Adam’s face as he got closer to Steve. The idea of building a nest together with Steve filled him with such happy warmth that he couldn’t help but accept the idea. 

“Okay!”

Adam would admonish himself had he’d known the turning of his predicament. His feeble attempt at coxing disinterest from his playful companion had him dangling from its jaws. Like mother cat to their offspring, the dragon normally only a fraction of his size, suddenly felt the need to strut through the pride ring woods, holding Adam aloft just the reach of sharp foliage. The little bitch sounded to even be purring dispute Adam’s fruitless struggles and loud cursing.

“Fuck off!! This wasn’t permission to be your fucking sneak! Bitch!! I will sit on you next time! I swear to good!”

The reasonable solution would be to transfigure back into his true form, as the red dragon seemed just as lightly to conform to his will as his angelic robes are to ripping. But as so much of his current problems stemmed from, Adam couldn’t shack the satisfying sensation of warmth emitting off the dragon. Even more potent now in his angelic shell than it had as a dragon. The little bitch seemed to know that too, fearlessly taking his prize to his hidden nest.

Adam pecador y trabajando para Mammon , uff me encanta 🗣️❗ una idea q me saque luego de leer un fanfic de Mammon y Adam en fin , no se dibujar a Mammon y el es uno de mis favoritos de helluva boss por lo tanto me duele 💔

Aahh, I love this! Lilith is so terrifying here. Good thing Michael is there for Adam.

Part 4 of Alone in Eden. Make sure to read 1, 2, and 3 before reading this. Guitarhero!

Adam was still in shock when Michael took him into his arms. He felt safe there and comfortable. Half his face hurt from where Lilith grabbed him and Michael had looked over him worriedly, tracing parts of his face.

Lilith and Lucifer were bound in chains before the Angelic choir and the Lord himself. Adam had only seen Him once when he was created. While He had a stern expression, His eyes held a kindness he instinctively knew was genuine despite having never experienced kindness.

"Father, Adam's face is bruised," Michael said angrily as he held a numb Adam. "Lucifer and Lilith have eaten the Fruit of Good and Evil. And they celebrated their rebellion by fornicating under the tree itself. Furthermore, when Adam caught them in the act, they chased him down. If I hadn't come to Adam's aid, who knows what they would have done to him?"

Lucifer and Lilith yelled through their gags, thrashing and glaring at all of them. Adam couldn't bear to look at them so he hid himself away, burying his face into Michael's robe.

For a long time, the Lord looked down at Lilith and Lucifer. His once favorite angel looked scared while Lilith glared defiantly. He nodded, as if coming to a decision.

"How dare you disobey me." It wasn't a question. It was a statement that made Adam shiver. "I give you life. I give you immortality. I give you no fear, death, or pain. And this is how you repay me? You selfish creatures."

The Lord stood before them, everyone could feel his anger and disappointment, and yet he remained calm outwardly. Like the two before him weren't worth losing his temper over.

"It appears I was far too lenient with you, Samael. Or do you still try to use the name you gave yourself to feel more important?" The Lord cocked His head. "It does not matter. I gave you too much freedom and you use it to corrupt my creation. You introduced her to Knowledge she wasn't ready for. Fools."

Now Lilith was shaking despite her glare. Lucifer looked like he was ready to pass out. "If you would have listened to me, Lilith and Adam would have been given that Knowledge when I deemed them ready. When they were done developing. Instead, you gave her something she wasn't ready for and it has already corrupted her."

Lilith spat out the gag, ready to yell most likely, and yet the Lord simply waved His hand. Suddenly, any sound she tried to produce didn't come out. Her eyes grew wide and terrified. To have such a vital part taken away on a whim...Adam bit his lip as Micheal gently stroked his back and neck.

"You talk far too much when you should be listening." The Lord said. He seemed to grow. "I know what you planned to do with Adam if Michael hadn't gotten to him in time." This time, Lilith looked like she was ready to pass out from fear. "You're lucky my son did come or your punishment would have been tenfold."

The Lord looked furious and yet He still didn't yell. Adam supposed He didn't need to. "Now, for the consequences. Samael, or should I say Lucifer, for disobeying Me, for corrupting The First Woman, and for standing by and letting Lilith hurt Adam, you will be banished from Heaven and Eden. You will no longer be allowed to step into its golden gates nor gaze upon what used to be home. You will forever wander the Earth for eternity with no contact with any other angel for they will attack you on sight." Lucifer glared up at his Father but didn't say anything.

"Lilith. For eating the fruit, for disobeying Me, for trying to hurt Adam, and what you've thought of doing to any of the children you bared with Adam, you will also be banished from Eden. You will forever wander the Earth but it won't be for eternity. Instead of being immortal like you were given, I strip that away. You will grow old. You will become weak over the years and eventually, you will die." Suddenly, Lilith shook as a large hand went to her stomach. "You will also never be able to have children. I will not let you try to bash any child's head in, even if that child is a bastard."

Lilith would have done what to their children?! Adam knew she didn't like the idea of having a child with him but to...to...Adam couldn't even finish the thought. He didn't realize he was crying.

The Lord turned from them to Michael. "Send them off." And He was gone like He was never there.

Adam felt himself grow sleepy as if he were—he didn't even finish that thought as he was put to sleep in Michael's arms. The Archangel handed Adam to Gabriel where he whisked him to the safety of Eden. Michael drew his sword with a glare and walked forward to the rebels.

Lucifer looked at Michael and spat out his gag. "Michael, please—" The Archangel slapped him in the face. "How dare you beg for mercy when Adam did as well and you refused? You're a coward, Lucifer. Our Father was right. We were all too lenient with you and your rebellious ways. I even started calling you Lucifer instead of your given name, Samael. I made every excuse in the book for you. But no longer." He raised his sword and opened a portal to a barren land.

"I hope whatever you have with the whore here was worth it, Lucifer. Enjoy her while you still have her." Lilith must have been given her voice back because they both screamed obscenities as they were shoved out. Michael sighed as the portal closed and he sheathed his sword.

XxX

Adam woke up to something warm and comfortable surrounding him. He looked up and saw Michael looking down at him with a small but genuine smile that made the First Man's stomach fill with butterflies.

The only thing he could say was, "You came for me." Because Michael had promised he would come and he did.

"Of course I did, Adam. I will always come for you."

(For anyone wanting confirmation, yes, Lilith planned on murdering any child she gave birth to that belonged to Adam and she had planned on killing Adam ro keep her secret with Lucifer.)