[Rehab and backlog writing in progress as of 2024.10.13]
When God woke up, He discovered that His word-command had developed a little problem.
God said, "Let there be light."
And so, Heaven, which had been bright for billions of years, grew dark.
God said, "Hell must remain dark."
And so, for the first time ever, sunlight shone into Hell, nearly blinding the demons who were accustomed to the darkness.
God said, "Michael will be late this morning."
And so, bleary-eyed, Michael appeared in the great cathedral right on time.
Michael said, "My God, what would You have me do?"
God said, "Lucifer doesn't love Me."
Michael said, "...He might actually not love You."
God was very sad. If His word-command hadn't malfunctioned this time, wouldn't that mean Lucifer would never love Him?
Some time later...
Lucifer said, "I hear I've fallen in love with the God in Heaven? What a joke!"
The demons said, "But the rumor came from Heaven. They say God admitted it Himself."
Lucifer said, "What did He say?"
Demon No. 1 said, "He said you love Him."
Demon No. 2 said, "He said He loves you."
Demon No. 3 said, "He said you don't love Him."
Demon No. 4 said, "He said He doesn't love you."
Rather than believe rumors, Lucifer decided to ask for himself. When he stormed into Heaven, he was just about to grab God by the collar and demand an explanation, only to discover that God seemed to have become a mute who couldn't speak.
God, thinking to Himself: I don't know if my word-command has recovered, so I don't dare speak.
God, thinking to Himself: "Lucifer came to Heaven. Lucifer came to see Me. Lucifer is worried that I can't speak! He loves Me so much."
For now, it's God/Lucifer, unless Lucifer/God turns out to be easier to write. As expected, this is a short story! As long as it's sweet, that's all that matters.
Theme: Always yearn for the light.