Angel!Italy x Reader : Halo - Part 5

Once Antonio had a good long rest, he and Feliciano began to talk about their experience of the Human world thus far, besides the Demon attack of course. Although, [Name] couldn't help but wonder what these Demons were like. She felt bad for even considering asking Antonio, who moments ago was inches from dying until Feliciano healed him
"I hope Lovino is ok" Feliciano said, putting his hands together
He hung his head and closed his eyes as he prayed silently. He often did this, which was cute, but also a little sad at the same time
"Please … please, let Lovino live" He whispered
"Hey, Antonio ... out of curiosity, what are the Demons like?" [Name] asked
Antonio sat up and hugged his knees to his chest
"They look like regular humans. It's hard to tell for sure if someone is a Demon … I didn't know they were those horrible creatures until they were trying to kill me" Antonio said, shaking
"What did they look like?" Feliciano asked
"I didn't get a good look at their faces, but … one was fat and loud, the other was thin and bossy" Antonio replied
"Is there anything else you can tell us? Anything at all?" [Name] asked
"No, sorry. I would rather forget about the whole thing. I … I just want to go home, but I can't!" He said
"Oh no, you sinned!" Feliciano gasped
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to! I tried to fight the temptation, but I couldn't!" Antonio cried
He hung his head and buried his head in his hands
"I tried … b-but I couldn't help myself!" He wailed
"Oh, fratello …" Feliciano said, sounding sad
"I hate this world … I want to go home" Antonio said, shaking
"You can't, now" Feliciano said, looking sad
Antonio hung his head and sighed
"Looks like … you're going back to Heaven alone, Feliciano" He mumbled
Feliciano shook his head wildly
"No! I won't go back alone! I'm taking you and Lovino with me! I won't let them leave you down here!" He cried
"Them?" [Name] asked
"The Arch Angels … they send us down here to earn our halo. They have to forgive you! Th-they just have to, Fratello" Feliciano said
Antonio shook his head
"No, hermano … they won't take me back and if Lovino has fallen too, then you can bet they'll make him stay down here, too" He said
Feliciano shook his head, starting to cry. As if by magic, it began to rain outside the moment he shed the first tear
"It's not fair! If the boss teaches forgiveness, then he should let you come home with me! He has to forgive you, he has to!" He wailed
"Y-you really think I have a chance for forgiveness?" Antonio asked, looking a little sceptical
"Si!" Feliciano said
"If you're genuinely sorry, then surely they'll let you back in, right?" [Name] said
"Si, from now on, we stick together. When we find Lovino, we'll go to Heaven together as a family" Feliciano said, smiling
Antonio smiled
"You never change, Feliciano … always optimistic" He said, smiling
He patted Feliciano on the head
"Antonio, let's make a promise" Feliciano said
"Promise?" Antonio asked
"Si. Whatever happens, we stay together as a family … the three of us" Feliciano said with a smile
Antonio nodded and Feliciano cheered as they did a little pinky-swear. [Name] found it adorable, but at the same time kind of sad. If Antonio wasn't allowed to return home, he would have no choice but to stay on Earth. If that was the case, then he would have to live in fear of being killed by Demons for the rest of his life. The thought of him living in fear until he died broke [Name]'s heart. Even though she barely knew the guy, she wanted the family to make it back home together … that is, if they could find the one they called "Lovino" as well
"Hey, just curious … what does Lovino look like?" She asked
Antonio looked at her with a smile
"He looks like Feliciano, here … but he's taller, his hair's a darker brown" He said
"He's got a bad temper, which is why I'm worried" Feliciano said, hanging his head
"Don't worry. Lovino is stronger than he looks" Antonio said with a smile

-Meanwhile-

Lovino looked up as he heard the doors of the church open. He stood up, getting ready to defend himself. No one came through the door. He approached the door, shaking and went outside, but he didn't leave the safety of the church steps
"This way, hurry!"
Lovino looked up and saw a man wearing a red hoodie with the hood up, standing on the path. His face was obscured from view by the hood
"Wh-why should I trust you?" Lovino asked
"I can take you somewhere safe. Quickly, follow me!" The man said
"Why should I trust you?" Lovino asked again, angrier this time
"Look, you have about five minutes before those Demons come back. Do you want a chance at freedom? Or do you want to be stuck in a church for the rest of your life?" the man asked, sighing
"Wh-who are you?" Lovino asked
"M-Matthew … Matthew Williams"
The man pulled his hood down, revealing his face. He was a sweet looking boy, with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes, hiding behind glasses. But he had two small horns on his head. He was a Demon
"I knew it! You're going to kill me!" Lovino wailed
Matthew shook his head, pulling his hood back up
"I'm here to help you. I don't like what the others are doing. Killing Angels is wrong … I'm want to help you, I swear" He said
"Why should I trust you, Demon?" Lovino snarled
"I can't become human like the others. I'll expose myself to the Human world if I attack you here" Matthew said
"I still don't-"
"Just trust me. I swear, I will not hurt you. Killing you wouldn't benefit me in any way. I don't rapidly age, and my cuts heal … but that's because I don't kill Angels. Only those who have killed an Angel become like the ones you saw, Lovino" Matthew said
"H-how do you know my name?" Lovino asked
"I heard Alfred and Arthur talk about you. They've been watching you since you arrived … the Demons have information on all Angels who come to Earth … including you and your brothers" Matthew said
"I don't see why I should trust you! Antonio died by that Demon's hands!" Lovino cried
Matthew shook his head
"Antonio is alive … Alfred only thought the Angel was dead" He said
"A-Antonio's alive?! Where is he?" Lovino asked
"I don't know, I'm sorry … but I can at least get you to someone who will protect you!" Matthew said
Lovino eyed Matthew, very wary of the Canadian Demon. Lovino took a deep breath and ventured out of the safe zone
"Come on, I know somewhere you'll be safe" Matthew said
He gave Lovino a cloak with a hood, which the former Angel looked at full of disgust
"Go on. I don't want the Demons to see us" Matthew said
Lovino put the cloak on, pulling the hood up and he sighed
"You'd better not be lying" Lovino growled
The duo began walking and Matthew gave a sigh, obviously upset by the fact he wasn't being trusted. Then again, who could blame Lovino for being suspicious? Matthew was a Demon, like Alfred and Arthur, who were hell bent on killing the poor man
"I don't see the benefit of doing so at this time. Now come on. I know some people who can help … their names are Ludwig and Kiku …" Matthew said

To be Continued