Chapter 5

Y/N and Charlie snuggled up together, completely naked in the bed. Charlie hid her face in the crook of Y/N's neck. The two rested together and felt at peace. After a few minutes, they got up and get dressed, then proceeded to head back downstairs.

Y/N: Charlie? Was I...good?

Charlie looked over at him and blushed brightly at him.

Charlie: Actually, yes you were.

She gave her honest opinion and smiled at him as they got back downstairs. Just then, there was a knock at the door. The couple looked over in surprise at the door. Who was there?

Charlie and Y/N walked to the door and opened it up. The mysterious figure watching Charlie's performance from before was standing before her.

Alastor: Hel-

He then gets the door slammed in front of him.

Charlie looks to the side at Y/N for a brief moment before opening the door again.

Alastor: -lo!

Charlie slams door in front of his face once more.

Y/N: Who's he?

Charlie didn't say. She just looked in Vaggies direction.

Charlie: Hey, Vaggie?

Vaggie: Whaaaat?

Charlie: The Radio Demon is at the door!

Vaggie immediately sat up.

Y/N: Who?

Vaggie: What?!

Angel Dust takes out the popsicle from his mouth.

Angel Dust: Uh... who?

Charlie: What should I do?!

Vaggie: Uh, well- Don't let him in!

Charlie decides to disregard Vaggie's advice once more and opens the door for Alastor. Y/N clung onto Charlie.

Alastor: May I speak now?

Charlie: You may...

Alastor grabbed Charlie's hand and pulled her and Y/N towards him.

Alastor: Alastor! Pleasure to be meeting you, sweetheart! Quite a pleasure! Excuse my sudden visit, but I saw your fiasco on a picture show, and I just couldn't resist! What a performance! Why, I haven't been that entertained since the stock market crash of 1929! Hahahahaha, sooo many orphans...

He walked in and let himself in, as if he owned the place.

Vaggie held up a harpoon towards his chest.

Vaggie: Stop right there, cabrón hijo de perra (bastard son of a bitch)! I know your game and I'm not gonna let you hurt anyone here, you pompous cheesy talkshow shitlord!

Alastor used a finger to move the harpoon away.

Alastor: Dear, if I wanted to hurt anyone here... I would've done so already...

Charlie, Y/N, and Vaggie stare at him in fear. Y/N ran over to Vaggie and gave her a pleading look.

Y/N: Please put the spear down. There's one thing my mom taught me, is that never intimidate the one person that can answer the question you and what army? Then again, my mom was taken to court...said a lot of things she shouldn't have.

Vaggie looked at Y/N with concern. Alastor snaps back to reality.

Alastor: No! I'm here because I want to help!

Charlie: Say what now?

Alastor: Help! Hahaha, hello? Is this thing on? Testing, testing!

He taps on his mic. The mics eye opened up.

Alastor's Mic: Well, I heard you loud and clear!

Charlie: Um, you want to help? With...?

Alastor teleports behind the three with his shadow. Y/N jumped into Vaggie's arms, as she held him protectively. She hissed at Alastor.

Alastor: This ridiculous thing you're trying to do! This hotel! I want to help you run it.

Charlie: Buuut... why?

Alastor: Hahaha, why does anyone do anything? Sheer, absolute boredom! I've lacked inspiration for decades. My work became mundane, lacking focus, aimless! I've come to crave a new form of entertainment! Hahaha!

He shoved Vaggie and Y/N away.

Charlie: Does getting into a fistfight with a reporter count as entertainment...?

Alastor: Hahaha! It's the purest kind, my dear: Reality! True passion! After all, the world is a stage and the stage is a world of entertainment.

Charlie: So, does this mean you think it's possible to rehabilitate a demon?

Alastor: Hahahahaha! Of course not! That's wacky nonsense! Redemption, oh the non-existent humanity! No, no, no, no. I don't think there's anything left that could save such loathsome sinners! *The chance given was the life they lived before, the punishment is this! There is no undoing what is done!

Alastor puts his arms out, gesturing the entirety of Hell. He looks over to Vaggie who is offended and Angel who just shrugs. Y/N looked hurt.

Charlie: So, then. Why do you wanna help me if you don't believe in my cause?

Alastor: Consider it an investment in ongoing entertainment for myself! I want to watch the scum of the world struggle to climb up the hill of betterment only to repeatedly trip and tumble down to the fiery pit of failure!

Alastor pulls Charlie close to him and twirls her.

Charlie: Riiiight.

Alastor: Yes, indeedy! I see big things coming your way and who better to help you than I?

Alastor grabs her by the waist and drags her off.

Y/N:...Who is he?

Vaggie: Wait, you've never heard of him before?

Y/N: I'm not from around here. Remember?

Angel Dust: Ya. What's with that guy anyway.

Vaggie: Ugh! Decades ago, Alastor manifested in Hell,

Scene changes to a visual presentation of Vaggie's story regarding Alastor.

Vaggie: seemingly overnight. He began to topple Overlords who have been dominant for centuries. That kind of raw power had never been harnessed by a mortal soul before. Then, he broadcast his carnage all throughout Hell just so everyone could witness his ability. Sinners started calling him "The Radio Demon" (as lazy as that is). Many have speculated what unimaginable force enabled him to rival our world's most ancient and destructive evils. But one thing's for sure: He's an unpredictable source of danger, a wicked spirit of mystery, and a violent monster of chaos, the likes of which we can't risk getting involved with unless we want to end up erased!

Y/N gulped nervously and clung onto Vaggie.

Y/N: We can't kick him out of here.

Angel Dust: Ya done? He looks like a strawberry pimp.

Vaggie: Well, I don't trust him!

Angel Dust: To be fair, do you trust any man? Any men? Men?

Vaggie: I trust Y/N.

Vaggie got up and grabs Charlie by the shoulder.

Vaggie: Charlie, listen to me. You can't believe this creep! He isn't just a happy face! He's a deal-maker! Pure evil! He can't be redeemed! ...And is most likely looking for a way to destroy everything we're trying to do!

Charlie: I... *sighs* we don't know that! Look, I know he's bad, and I know he probably doesn't wanna change, but the whole point of this is to give people a chance!

Alastor inspects a portrait of the royal family.

Charlie: To have faith things will be better! How can I turn someone away? I can't. It goes against everything I'm trying to do. Everything I believe in. Just... trust me. I can take care of myself!

Vaggie: Charlie, whatever you do, do not make a deal with him! Y/N made a deal with your dad and look where it got him. I know his heart was in the right place and if I were in the same position, I would've done the same thing. But look at him.

Vaggie pointed over at Y/N, who looked out the window. He gasped in horror as he saw something horrifying and closed the blinds.

Vaggie: Poor guys like a rabbit in a alligator farm. Yes he saved the people he loved, but he got screwed over in the end.

Alastor makes a gesture with his hand, seemingly focusing on Vaggie.

Charlie: Don't worry, I picked up one thing from my dad! "You don't take shit from other demons!"

Y/N: Vaggie? You really think I got screwed over?

Y/N had heard everything and walked over to Vaggie. Vaggie looked over at him.

Vaggie: Well...kinda. Look, I don't blame you for making the deal that you made. It's just I think the payment could've been a lot better.

Y/N looked at her and looked around the hotel.

Y/N: Well...I'm just happy Kaori and Ai are ok.

Y/N smiled, and Vaggie smiled back.

Charlie: Okay, so, Al. You're sketchy as fuck and you clearly see what I'm trying to do here as a joke.

As Charlie turns away, glowing red symbols start to appear beside Alastor which quickly disappear after Charlie turns back to Alastor.

Charlie: But, I don't. I think everyone deserves a chance to prove they can be better. So, I'm taking your offer to help. On the condition that there be no... tricks or voodoo strings attached.

Alastor: So, it's a deal, then?

As Alastor rolls his eyes at that last statement, he twirls his mic staff and presents his hand for a handshake as green energy bursts throughout the hotel. Y/N saw what was happening and clung onto Vaggie, who simply clung onto him back

Charlie: Nope! No shaking! No deals! I... hmm... As princess of Hell and heir to the throne, I, uh, hereby order that you help with this hotel. For as long as you desire.

A howling wolf can be heard in the background as Charlie looks over to Vaggie and Y/N for approval.

Charlie: Sound fair?

Alastor: Hmm...Fair enough!

Charlie: Cool beans.

Alastor: Hmm hm hmm hmm...

Alastor continues to hum while looking around as he stops in front of Vaggie and Y/N.

Alastor: So the boy goes running to the girl for protection? That's a new one.

Alastor looked at Vaggie's face.

Alastor: Smile, my dear! You know you're never fully dressed without one!

He tickles the underside of her chin and patted Y/N on the cheek.

He walks away as he continues humming.

Alastor: So where is your hotel staff?

Charlie: Uh, well-

She points to Y/N and Vaggie, who's staring at Alastor dead in the eyes.

Alastor: Ohohoho, you're going to need more than that.

He walks towards Angel Dust.

Alastor: And what can you do, my effeminate fellow?

Angel Dust: I can suck your dick!

Mic feedback can be heard in the back as Alastor tries to process what he was just offered. Y/N looked around, frantically in shock and surprise.

Y/N: Where did that feedback come from?

Alastor: HAH! No.

Angel Dust: Your loss.

Alastor: Well, this just won't do! I suppose I can cash in a few favors to liven things up.

Y/N: Favors?

Alastor: Yes, people who owe me their ends of a deal.

Y/N shivered.

Y/N: Been there. Doing that.

At the snap of his finger, a new fireplace has replaced the hotel's worn down one as he approaches it and picks up the mysterious figure covered in soot, which then opens its eye and stares at the trio behind him.

Niffty poofs off the soot from her body.

Alastor: This little darling is Niffty!

Y/N: Wait? She's niffty or is her name Niffty?

Alastor: Both, my fine thin friend!

Niffty dropped to the floor, unaffected.

Niffty: Hi, I'm Niffty! It's nice to meet you! It's been a while since I've made new friends!

She eyes the four.

Niffty: Why're you all women? Are there any men here?! Oooh, a man!

She runs over to Y/N and looked all over him.

Niffty: Tall! Thin. Lanky! Oh we need to get some meat on those bones!

Y/N looked uncomfortable and Vaggie pulled him away from Niffty.

Niffty: This place is filthy! It really needs a lady's touch! Which is weird because you're almost all ladies, no offense. Oh, my gosh! This is awful! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope! Nope!

She speed cleans throughout the hotel

The five stare at Niffty as a voice coming from an unknown cat demon can be heard nearby.

Husk: Hah! Read 'em and weep, boys! Full Ho- -tel? What the fuck is this? You!

He looks around and spots Alastor, eliciting an angry purr as he points at him.

Alastor: Ah, Husker, my good friend! Glad you could make it!

Husk: Don't you "Husker" me, you son of a bitch! I was about to win the whole damn pot!

The jackpot disappears into nothingness

Alastor: Good to see you too!

Husk: What the hell do you want with me this time...?

Alastor: My friend, I am doing some charity work so I took it upon myself to volunteer your services! I hope that's okay!

Husk: Are you shittin' me?!

Alastor: Hmm... No, I don't think so!

Husk shoved Alastor off.

Husk: You thought it'd be some kind of big fucking riot just to pull me out of nowhere?! You think I'm some kind of fucking clown?!

Alastor grins as if he's about to laugh

Alastor: Maybe!

Husk: I ain't doing no fucking charity job.

Alastor teleports behind him through his shadow.

Alastor: Well, I figured you would be the perfect face to man the front desk of this fine establishment! With your charming smile and welcoming energy, this job was made for you! Don't worry my friend, I can make this more welcoming! ...If you wish.

Alastor gestures towards the bar he made out of his magic. He pulls Husks's lips into a forced smile. He makes a bottle of "Cheap Booze" appear out of nowhere.

Husk: What? You think you can buy me with a wink and some cheap booze?!...Well, you can!

Husk grabs the booze and looks at it. He then downs the booze.

Vaggie: Hey, hey! Hey, hey, hey! No! No bar, no alcohol! This is supposed to be a place that discourages sin! Not some kind of mouth...brothel...man cave!

Y/N: I think you mean just man cave. But I see you point. Angel Dust launches himself at the two.

Angel Dust: SHUT UP! SHUT! UP! We are keeping this!

Angel Dust starts flirting with Husk

Angel Dust: Hey~

Husk: Go fuck yourself.

Angel Dust: Only if you watch me!

Charlie: Oh, my gosh! Welcome to The Happy Hotel! You are going to love it here!

Charlie tries to go for a handshake with Husk.

Husk: I lost the ability to love years ago.

He continues to down his booze.

Alastor: So, whaddaya think?

Charlie: This is amazing!

Vaggie: It's... okay.

Y/N: I could live with it.

Alastor reels the three towards him

Alastor: Hahaha! This is going to be very entertaining!

He then lets go of Vaggie and Y/N and summons a fireball, launching it to the hotel ceiling just so he could distract Charlie fast enough for him to shove Vaggie and Y/N off. He dresses himself in a tux and matching top hat.

Alastor: ♫ You have a dream! *twirls Charlie and dresses her up* You wish to tell! *turns to Vaggie and Y/N, who are now on the floor* And it's just laughable *turns back to Charlie and tosses her mid-air*. But, hey, kid, what the hell? ♫

The background behind Charlie changes to neon colored lights featuring two apples and a skull.

Alastor: ♫ *catches Charlie by the hand as they both tap dance together* 'Cause you're one-of-a-kind! A charming demon belle! *The two slide down the railing of the stairs* ♫

Alastor: ♫ Now, let's give these burning fools a place to dwell! *dresses up the rest of the hotel staff* Take it, boys! ♫

Shadow demons appear from the floorboards and begin playing their instruments as Vaggie and Y/N try to talk to Charlie who is having too much fun. Alastor pulls her in with him and the others as his shadow demons surround them.

Shadow Demons: Boo!

Alastor: ♫ Haha! Inside of every demon is a lost cause! *puts a fedora on Angel's head as he snaps his fingers back at Alastor* But we'll dress 'em up for now, with just a smile!

Alastor grabbed Y/N's hand and used it to slap Vaggie's butt. He did the same whiny with Vaggie's hand. Y/N and Vaggie blushed brightly and looked at each other.

Shadow Demons: ♫ With a smile! ♫

Alastor: ♫ And we'll chlorinate this cesspool with some old redemption flair! *kicks off skull which Niffty rushes in and cleans off* And show these simpletons some proper class and style! *summons a shadow clone of himself* ♫

Shadow Demons: ♫ Class and style! ♫

Alastor: ♫ *snaps away his shadow* Oh! Here below the ground, *pinches Charlie's cheeks* I'm sure your plan is sound! *holds hands with Charlie as they both twirl* They'll spend a little time, down at this Hazbin Ho-

The hotel door explodes, knocking Niffty away as Charlie, Alastor, Angel Dust, Y/N, and Vaggie look outside.

Sir Pentious' war ship has made an appearance outside the hotel.

Sir Pentious: Hah! Well, well, well. Look who it is harboring the striped freak! We meet yet again, Alastor!

Alastor: Do I know you?

Sir Pentious ego deflates.

Sir Pentious: Oh, yes you do! And this time, I have the element of- SURPRISE! Ahaha! I'm so evil!

With a snap of a finger, an otherwordly dimensional portal opens with tentacles and shadow demons emerging from it, destroying Sir Pentious' ship while he is inside. Alastor can then be seen finishing it off as he clenches his fist with a few drops of blood dripping off his hand. Alastor is then shown grinning menacingly in satisfaction for a moment as the others look at him in shock and horror.

Alastor: ...Well, I'm starved! Who wants some Jambalaya? My mother once showed me a wonderful recipe for Jambalaya. In fact, it nearly killed her! Hahaha! You could say the kick was right out of Hell! Ohoho, I'm on a roll! Yes, sir! This is the start of some real changes down here! The game is set! Now...

Alastor uses his magic to change the sign atop the hotel from "Happy Hotel" to "Hazbin Hotel".

Alastor: *sinisterly* ...Stay tuned. Hahaha...!

Y/N:...I'm never gonna get out of here.

Later

Sir Pentious is revealed to have survived the beating served by Alastor along with Egg Boi #23

Egg Boi #23: Now will you shoot me with your ray gun?

Sir Pentious collapsed of exhaustion.

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