The anticipation could not be higher. Lucifer beamed with excitement at the possibility of what might happen next. The Lord was going to create something He had never created before. Rumors abounded that He was going to create an entire universe. Planets, stars, moons, a sun. Not to mention everything to go along with them. There were also rumors that the Lord was going to pick a couple of individuals to create along with Him. Lucifer and his friends Dwight and Oscar were trying hard to get the Lord to notice them. Even though they knew deep down that He always notices them.
“Today is the day, Lucifer!” Oscar chirped.
“The day we are supposed to find out who the Lord is going to pick to help Him create the whole universe!” Dwight screamed.
“I know, I’m totally pumped!” Lucifer exclaimed.
“Maybe He’ll pick us!” Oscar said in awe.
“Perhaps not you,” Dwight reprehended. “Maybe Lucifer and myself, though.”
Suddenly a loud noise that resembled fanfare, but obviously much better, was heard throughout the vast expanse. Everyone assembled before the Lord. It was time to hear marching orders. It was time to hear good news.
“I’ll cut right to it. Since I know everything, I know you all are really interested in knowing who I’m going to pick to help me create…well…everything!” The Lord said.
“Tell us, Lord!” Lucifer screamed, unable to keep in his enthusiasm before God.
“I’m going to take Jesus, since He is my Beloved Son, and the Holy Spirit, since we are always on the same page. That’ll be that. The three of us will create absolutely everything and everybody.” The Lord replied.
The three walked off to begin planning. All they had to do was speak things into existence, but it was still good to collectively know what was going on.
Lucifer was fuming with anger. “I can understand the Lord not picking you two nimrods, but how could He not pick ME!”
“Maybe it’s because you’re full of yourself…” Dwight pondered.
“I’ve always been there for Him! I’m going to have a serious talk with Him. If I catch Him before He starts everything, maybe I can get Him to change His mind.”
Lucifer ran off before Dwight or Oscar could respond.
“Wanna go exploring again? Dwight asked.
“You bet.” Oscar replied.
***
Lucifer did indeed find the Trio of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit before they started creating. They could all tell he was troubled. Oscar and Dwight had explored enough and were following Lucifer at a distance. They wanted to see how this conversation would go.
“What’s wrong?” The Lord asked.
Lucifer let him have it.
“I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU DIDN’T PICK ME!!!! i THOUGHT WE WERE BEST BUDS!!!” He screamed.
“Why do you even want to create?” The Lord asked.
“I just want the power. I thought I was Your number one guy!” Lucifer complained.
“Exactly, you’re self centered. I can’t have that. I call the shots in a deal like this. Actually, I call the shots on all the deals.”
“I could do so much better than You if I had Your power.” Lucifer grumbled. “I’m so tired of not being allowed to stand out. Not having any control.”
“You and I need to be in separate places.” The Lord said calmly. “You want power for the wrong reasons.”
“FINE!” Lucifer screamed. “Come on, Dwight, Oscar. Let’s go on a real adventure.”
“I’ve created just the place for you.” The Lord said. “It’s called Hell.”
“Finally, I’ll rule over something.” Lucifer muttered.
“That’s what you think…” The Lord deadpanned. He immediately transported Lucifer, Oscar, and Dwight to Hell.
“What?” Lucifer exclaimed. “There’s nothing here!”
“It is quite roomy.” Oscar noted.
“Yes, lots of opportunities as far as what you could do with this space.” Dwight chirped.
“You bone heads! I can’t create from nothing…yet. At least it is finally quiet here.”
At that moment the Lord heard Lucifer’s complaint and provided a high frequency noise in an effort to appease him. Plus, there was the added bonus of sarcastic fun.
“Very funny!” Lucifer screamed. “It’s like I don’t have control here either.”
“What are our options? Oscar asked.
“We could go to Earth once The Lord has that set up.” Dwight suggested.
“Don’t call Him that.” Lucifer screamed. “I’m in charge here!”
“It’s not much.” Oscar pointed out.
“Shut up and do what you’re told.” Lucifer said with anger and rage.
“It might not hurt to check it out. Do some networking, expand your influence.” Dwight offered.
“Good thinking, Dwight. That’s exactly what we’ll do when the time comes. For now we watch and wait.” Lucifer said.
If he couldn’t create by himself, perhaps he could influence others. He had heard that The Lord was going to create all sorts of plants, animals and humans. Male and Female in His own image. Maybe Lucifer could talk to some of them. He would have to wait and see. For now, Lucifer, Dwight, and Oscar paced through their new reality of Hell. They would have to put up with the high frequency noise for a while. Surely this would not happen on Earth. That would just be cruel.