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Chapter 22 - LUCIFER'S REALM

*[EXT. LUCIFER'S REALM – TWILIGHT – ROYAL COURTYARD]*

*The sky swirls with blood-red clouds and silver stars, casting an ominous but oddly mesmerizing glow. The structures are a blend of gothic and celestial—dark spires with glowing runes. *AISHA HELGA DA EL KOVAR* strolls proudly, her black-and-gold Royal cloak trailing, flanked by *three elite guards* in enchanted obsidian armor.*

*Suddenly, a booming laugh echoes. From behind a crystal arch, a tall, graceful woman with glowing crimson eyes and a bright smile strides forward.*

*DANIALLENA MORNINGSTAR (cheerfully):*

"*Helgaaaa!*"

*AISHA (grinning):*

"*Daniiiii!*"

*They rush into a dramatic, sisterly hug that glows briefly with infernal sparkles. The guards glance at each other in confusion.*

*DANI (mock surprise):*

"What are *you* doing in my father's backyard? Last I checked, *Lord Modeus* wouldn't even let you sneeze in this realm."

*AISHA (rolling her eyes):*

"He said the air here was too *corrupting*. Pfft. As if I'm not corrupted enough."

*They both laugh, drawing awkward side-eyes from the guards.*

*DANI:*

"Remember how he used to throw a tantrum if we stayed past sundown?"

*AISHA:*

"And how he magically turned your pastries into salt whenever we gossiped about him?"

*DANI (giggling):*"He's so dramatic. I kinda miss bullying him."

*AISHA (teasingly):*

"Same. That's half the reason I came."

*DANI (raising a brow):*

"Oh really? I thought you were here for official *'my brother is missing and I'm on a secret rebellion'* business?"

*AISHA (feigning innocence):*

"Moi? Never. Just a casual girl trip across realms."

*Dani squints and smirks knowingly.*

*DANI:*

"Mmhmm. I won't pry… yet. Anyway, Papa's busy in some grand demon summit or whatever—boring ancient politics and blood oaths. Yawn. You didn't come for him, right?"

*AISHA:*

"Nah. I'll say hi later... if he's not summoning a volcano or something."

*DANI (grinning):*

"Come. Let's go to my chambers. I got enchanted chocolate, gossip scrolls, and some forbidden mortal drama series."

*AISHA:*

"Say less."

*With a snap of Dani's fingers, a massive chariot swoops down—pulled by a sleek *black-scaled dragon* with glowing violet eyes. The guards bow respectfully. Aisha hops in beside Dani as the beast takes off, gliding toward the *Moonshade Castle* in the heart of Lucifer's realm.*

*AISHA (excited):*

"I needed this."

*DANI (playfully smug):*

"Of course you did. Besties before demon duties."

*They both burst into laughter as the chariot fades into the glowing horizon.*

*FADE OUT.*

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