Getting to know part 2

Alastor's eyebrow raised when she said radio, it comes to show that she seems to be broadcasting herself. He saw Starla summoned her microphone staff which was different to his staff however this one has flower petals on it.

"Yes, I know it's been so low after the Extermination Day. We've lost a lot of unfortunate souls down here, those who didn't managed to survive or didn't get the chance to hide. Always know that we're not alone in this world." as she snapped her finger which made the room dark.

A spotlight shined on her, She stood there silently with a different clothing. Charlie and the others watched as she started to sing.

Starla: We were young

Posters on the wall

Praying we're the ones

That the teacher wouldn't call

That's when the Bat demon boy appeared on her side, playing the Keytar, much to their surprise.

Starla & the Bat Demon: We would stare at each other

'Cause we were always in trouble


(A/N This art isn't mine. Found it on the internet)


Starla: And all the cool kids

Did their own thing

I was on the outside

Always looking in

Another was a Ragdoll, playing the floating drums kit as the doll sinner stood on the left side.

Starla & Ragdoll: Yeah, I was there but I wasn't

They never really cared if I was in

(A/N This isn't mine either. Found it on the internet also)


Starla: We all need that someone

Who gets you like no one else

Right when you need it the most

(Sang together)

We all need a soul to rely on

A shoulder to cry on

A friend through the highs and the lows

I'm not gonna make it a-

La la la la la la

La la la la la –lone

I'm not gonna make it a-

La la la la la la

La la la la la –lone

 They watch Star performed passionately along with her band where technicolor spread around them, showing special effects.

Angel Dust said in awe, "Dang, I didn't know kitten had a hidden talent."

Charlie said in amazement, "Neither do I."

Vaggie said, "Did we forget the fact that....she's an ANGEL?!"

The Ragdoll stood in front of Starla as she sang the verse.

Ragdoll: Then I saw your face

Your forgivin' eyes

Looking back at me

From the other side

The Ragdoll and the Bat demon stood back to back with each other.

Ragdoll & Bat Demon: Like you understood me

And I'm never letting you go, (Ragdoll: oh)

Starla: We all need that someone

Who gets you like no one else

Right when you need it the most

(Sang together)

We all need a soul to rely on

A shoulder to cry on

A friend through the highs and the lows

I'm not gonna make it a-

La la la la la la

La la la la la –lone

I'm not gonna make it a-

They were suppose to sing the last verse when something or rather someone ram over the Bat Demon which made him fell on the ground, halting the song.

"What the...?" The Bat Demon said when he was startled to see Nifty hugging before looking up with a creepy smile.

"A bad boy!!!" Nifty said creepily

The Bat demon said, freaking out, "What the juice?!"

The Ragdoll growled, making the drums disappeared as stomped over to them and said angrily, "Hey!!! Get your hands off my boyfriend!!!"

Starla's eyes widened when she saw Nifty being held by the Ragdoll. "Nifty!!! Cut!! Cut!!!"

 The moment Starla said it, The room began to warp, transforming into a white room which leaves only a white podium and the crowd that was in just disappeared, leaving Charlie and the crew.

Starla then was also shocked to see Charlie and the others before covering half of her face in embarrassment. "Oh boy......" She said, feeling busted as though their secret was out.

The Ragdoll who was holding Nifty while The Bat demon got up and were also surprised as well. "How did you all get in here?!" The bat demon demanded

Charlie was about to say before the Ragdoll interrupted, "Hold up....Which door did ya'll enter? Red or White?"

They glanced at each other with a confused look; why did the doll sinner ask them that?

Nifty replied, "Oh we went through the white door from Starla's room."

The Ragdoll and The bat demon  glanced at each other before turning to Starla. "Yo Star....Did you just left your room open? You said you locked it" The Ragdoll asked.

Starla said confusedly, "Come to think of it, I did. How did you guys get in my room?"

Charlie said sheepishly, "Well....."

She started to explained everything which made Starla sighs in disappointment. "So you guys just entered the white door without looking at the warning sign. You would have gotten lost inside the labyrinth if something happen to you all." She said.

Vaggie thought, 'Labyrinth? Weird....I feel like I heard it somewhere.'

Alastor said with an intrigue look, "My My Starla.....Who would have thought our guest turned out to be the one creating this mysterious? For a dame.....I never knew you had this kind of power."

His face leaned closed to her with a malicious grin which made Starla shuddered by his closeness. The Ragdoll got between them and said with a glare, "Back off Radio Freak, Don't even think about harming our friend."

Starla placed her hand on her shoulder and assured, "It's alright, Amity. He's not going to hurt me."

"But he's the RADIO DEMON."

She gave a stern look which made the Ragdoll called Amity sigh in defeat. Charlie spoke up, breaking up the tension, "So um....you wouldn't mind introducing us to your friends."

Starla said, "Oh this is....."

Amity tapped on Starla's shoulder before whispering into her ear which made a horrified face. "Are you kidding? That's embarrassing!!!" Starla said in hesitant, much to their confusion.

"Aww.....C'mon, think of it as a confidence boost. We'll do it together and plus side we can all humiliate ourselves." Amity said.

"She's got a point since everyone knows our secret." The Bat demon said.

Starla sighs in annoyance before turning to them as she made her staff disappear. "This is stupid."

Amity yelled, "Roll call!!!!!" much to everyone's confusion.

She took a deep breathe and said with a happy look, "Star!!!!"

"Amity!!!" She piped in

"Hitt" The Bat Demon added as everything went dark before the spotlight shine on the trio and did a stage pose. Where they see the background band logo behind them.

"And we are.....the SOUL REBEL!!!" They said in unison.

 Charlie and the others stood there silently while Nifty just clapped her hands with no good reason. Starla covered her face with embarrassment and said, "I knew this was stupid. Why did I do that?"

Amity smirked, "Aw C'mon Admit it. Everyone is ecstatic about our introduction. Right?"

They didn't say anything when Charlie said truthfully, "It...wasn't that bad."

Amity said, wrapping her arm around Charlie's shoulder, "See? Also, I like ya girl. I saw you on TV, the one you picked a fight with Katie Killjoy."

Charlie said sheepishly, "You saw that?"

"Well duh!!! Everyone saw it and I hate to admit that was quite a spectacular show. Beside, there some of us who hate that anchor lady who don't learn to respect others. She only boast about herself and nothing more. At least you showed her.....Hahaha." Amity said with a laugh.

Angel Dust who didn't speak when he said in excitement, "Hold up, Did you guys says Soul Rebels? As in Star and the Soul Rebels whose band was broadcast songs from Star Pop Media across Pentagram City."

"That's right. Heard of it?" Hitt said, with his arms crossed.

"Heard of it?! I'm a fan of one your songs, no wonder why your name sound familiar. Star as in Starla, you never told me you were a pop singer, kitty." Angel dust turned to Starla who looks embarrassed about the discovery.

"I knew I should have hide the white door." Starla said, covering her face.

"Look on the bright side, at least they know." Amity said with a cheeky look.

Vaggie grabbed Charlie and said, "I knew there's something fishy about her."

"Vaggie, I'm sure she had reason."

"Charlie, she has wings and a halo. She's an angel!!! For all we know, she could be a spy sent down here to get info." Vaggie said accusingly which caused Starla to feel hurt by her words.

Her two bandmates noticed her downcast demeanor which Hitt glared at Vaggie, "Hey, One eye!!! Is that how you treat a guest like that? Accusing her for something she didn't do!!! You don't just point fingers and talk to her like that!!!"

"Yeah, Not cool. You actually think she's an angel. You better get your eye checked." Amity said angrily.

Vaggie and Charlie seems taken back by their retortion. Starla said with a sad look, "You guys, you don't have to......"

"No way we're going to let her badmouth for something you didn't do. Listen here, Vagina!!!! Look at her carefully!!!! Does she look like an angel to you?!" Amity scowled.

They stared at Amity then at Starla's appearance, inspecting them until they noticed the difference. Angel Dust walked over, touching the wings and said, "They don't look like angel wings, more like fairy wings or butterfly of some sort."

Which surprises Vaggie as Charlie walked over to her then touched the wings which proved their point. "He's right. It doesn't look angel wings, not to mentioned....."

She plucked the feathers which dematerialize itself as though they were holograms. "They looked like digital holograms." Angel stated.

"Exactly. Most people would mistaken it for an angel wings, I don't blame them. As for the halo...." Hitt said as he grabbed her halo, much to their surprise.

The halo floated on his hand, hovering above it. "It's not a halo, it's an antenna. Y'know, one of those satellite dish where they broadcast videos and music anywhere. This is how she broadcast her song throughout the city. It's not going to hurt anyone." Hitt explained.

Angel Dust said surprised, "Woah Woah....When you meant broadcast as in Tvs?"

"Not just Tvs. It also includes social Medias and Radios." Amity added.

"Oh....You broadcast radios as well?" Alastor glanced at her with a grin, making Starla's ear go down in embarrassment. Remembering that he's a radio demon and didn't like his properties touch. However, Angel Dust seems worried if one of his boss might infuriated when he found out about this without knowing.

"Don't worry, no hacker would ever locate this place since this is a magical room that can't track down. Even if you cast a location spell, it won't work," Hitt stated

"Speaking of which, Check this." Amity said as she grabbed the antenna halo before putting her head which was hovering it. They were surprised as Amity then placed the halo on Vaggie's head which she was also more surprised.

"Oh wow, you look an angel, wearing that halo, huh Vaggie?" Charlie turned to her girlfriend.

Vaggie who seems speechless as she said uncomfortably, "I guess so."

Nifty said, with her grabby hands, "Ooh Ooh Do me!! Do me!!!"

Starla chuckled as she she motioned her finger which remotely control her halo, moving Vaggie's head to Nifty's head. She giggled crazily with a creepy smile which freaks Amity and Hitt.

However, the halo began to disappear, much to Nifty's disappointment. They seem surprised as they turned to see Starla's wings disappear, along with her eyes which reverted back to normal eyes. "Aww....Your eyes aren't sparkling anymore and your wings are gone." Charlie said sadly.

"Sorry, it only appears whenever I sing or hum. Since I stopped singing, it just disappeared but don't worry." Starla assured.

"So, Does that clear up misunderstanding, Miss Loudmouth?" Amity said angrily.

Vaggie didn't spoke as Starla said sadly,  "It's alright, Vaggie. I understand what you were trying to do. Your just only protecting Charlie and the hotel. I respect that but like Amity and Hitt said; most mistaken my wings as an angel. It's nobody's fault, if anyone is to blame it's me."

"Starla..." Amity said surprised.

"Don't say that, your not in the wrong here.....Beside, if one eye here wants to protect the hotel then she shouldn't just go judging people without looking through it first." Hitt said.

"I don't want to say it but he's got a point, Vaggie. Starla would never harm anyone or anything." Charlie said.

Vaggie stared at her girlfriend then at Starla who had sad look. She did felt guilty for falsely accusing her with no reason. Vagie said regretfully, "S-Sorry, I didn't mean to say awful things to you. I just....."

She felt a hand touched on her shoulder as she looked up to see Starla with a kind smile. "It's alright, I forgive you but next time try to give a chance to observe the situation first before judging them."

Vaggie smiled as she nodded.

Alastor thought of something before he questioned, "I do say, Starla....I'm beginning to think that you created this spacious room, including the restriction of our magic or weapons."

Starla said, feeling embarrassed, "Oh that....Yeah I did. You see this is a free zone where it nullifies all magic and weapons are not allowed in here as well. It turns wacky whenever you use a bullet or a knife." 

"What the heck?! No wonder why my gun looks forkin weird. Dang, I bet your behind this as well." Angel Dust.

"Eh hehe....Actually, this labyrinth does whatever it wants and it gives me what I need. Though, it doesn't appreciate problematic language so yeah it is."

"Unbelievable...to think a timid cat would create something this big." Husk stated.

"Yeah, this is my power; I can create labyrinths room like I created this stage room. I can even create any landscape whenever I want. For example." Starla said as she snapped her fingers.

The room began to warp, transforming into a city landscape, much to their surprise. "Woah...Where the heck are we?!." Angel Dust said in amazement

"Don't be alarm as I said before that I can create landscape and right now what your seeing here is New York City. I know what your thinking; It's probably based on how I remember." Starla stated.

Vaggie said in awe, "I didn't know you can do that."

Starla said with a wink, "You ain't seen nothing." as she snapped her fingers which changed to Hawaii.

Charlie was amazed when she see the beach. "Oh wow.....I've never seen the beach before. Is this what Earth looks like?"

"Yup. It is a beautiful scenery. We sometimes come here to have a swim." Starla stated.

"Wait....swim?" Husk questioned.  Vaggie hummed in curiosity as she walked over the waves then touched it before pulling it away.

"The water....it looked...." Vaggie said in disbelief.

"Wet. Yeah, we never get used to it." Hitt finished.

"oooh That's not all. Here's my second favorite part and I'm sure your going to love it, Alastor." She said excitedly.

She snapped her finger which changed the scenery to a familiar town. "Oooh This looks nice." Nifty said amazed.

Alastor's eyes widened, feeling nostalgic when he sees....New Orleans. Charlie and the others were awed by the town as Starla explained, "Introducing New Orleans, a town where music is everywhere."

The Radio Demon walked around nonchalantly as he spoke, "My My.... To think, I ever get to see this town once more Ah....reminds me the old days. It convince me to think that everything is alright." 

Starla sighs sadly before staring at the town with a longing look on her eyes. "Yeah, It's been my dream of coming to New Orleans but it's ashamed that I died so young."

She said sadly, lowering her head, "Even if I created this world but everything is fake."

Charlie and the others stared at her confusedly which Hitt added, "It may look real, sound real, feel real but deep down, underneath that creation, none of them are real. It's what she meant."

"She only created this place, her power was based on her memories and emotions. It made us feel how nostalgia this world when we're alive and living. It's kinda hard for us to forget what earth looks like." Amity said sadly.

The mood became darkened, Charlie and the others except Alastor feeling sad about what they said. Charle can see Starla's yearning look as she felt sorry for her. 

Trying to lighten the mood, Charlie walked over to Starla and said with interest, "So, you can changed any scenery?"

Starla looked up to her and replied, "Uh yes."

"As in any places where you've seen?" 

Starla saw the pique of curiosity in her eyes as she said, "Sure. You got any request?"

Charlie thought about it before she whispered in ear which made Starla's eye widened. "Your wish is my command." Starla said joyfully.

She snapped her finger which made the town faded from the scenery and was replaced with flower field where they can see the starry night skies. Charlie seems excited to see stars since it was the first time as stretched her arm in the sky, trying to reach it.

"Oh wow, I've heard of stars on Earth, I can't believe I get to see it for the first time. Isn't wonderful, Vaggie?" Charlie said, walking towards to her girlfriend.

Vaggie who seems happy to see Charlie smiling. Starla chuckled before looking up the sky and spoke, "I'm glad you request this to me because this is most favorite place in the world. This is where we always come here to watch the stars to enjoy the view whenever I feel down. It reminds me the time my mom used to take me to this place. It is a peaceful place that it made me think of her."

Charlie stared back at Starla who had longing look once more which Hitt spoke up, "Ever since she first came, she's been trying to find ways to get to heaven, believing she doesn't belong here. She thinks it was a mistake. One time, she almost got herself killed when she faced an Exorcist."

They turned to him with shock as he continued, "Yeah, She was crazy when she witness her first extermination day. She was heartbroken after seeing that incident. Don't worry, she managed to survive from the attack."

"Thanks to this labyrinth. She's been cooped up in this room for 7 years." Amity stated.

"Wait....When she said she's been moving, you mean she has never left her room ever since." Charlie exclaimed.

Amity and Hitt nodded their heads. Husk stated, "So, she's a recluse. Figures."

"Hey, She seldom goes out whenever she wants to explore the outside or buy something." Hitt said with a sad tone.

Angel Dust turned to her, "So, How did she died?"

Vaggie scolded, "Angel!!"

Amity and Hitt shared a sad look, turning to Starla who was still staring in the sky which intrigue Alastor when he noticed their reaction. Amity replied, "That's the thing you see....um.....she doesn't remember how she died when she first came."

Charlie blinked, "She doesn't?!"

"Yeah....we think the fall must have hit her really hard that she has forgotten everything when she's alive. All she remember is her mom and nothing else. She managed to gain a few pieces, a slow progress and that's it." Hitt explained.

Charlie stared at Starla, 'Poor Starla.'

"She really miss her that she tried many ways in how to get to heaven but no matter the deed she's done, it was never enough. When she saw you in TV and told us, She believes that this might be her way out, the only key into reuniting with her." Hitt added.

Amity said, "I say it was stupid and silly idea at first but she insisted. She's quite stubborn but she's willingly to do whatever it takes, in hopes of getting to heaven."

Vaggie felt regretful after hearing them as Hitt said, "Be grateful that she believes in your cause. If you kick her out, it's like your crushing her hopes and dreams in reuniting with her mother."

They stared at Starla which Charlie felt like she was the same as her. Doing whatever it takes to save her people, hopes of redeeming them in order to end the Extermination Day but no one would ever take her seriously and sees her as a joke. However, Starla was the only one who believes in her cause.

Unfortunately, They didn't know that Starla heard them due to her super hearing since she's a cat. At first, she felt upset and embarrassed that her friends told them about her life but she wanted Charlie to understand what she has been through. After seeing her on TV, Starla felt sorry for the princess' humiliation when she announced about the hotel for rehabilitate sinners. No one would believed in her foolish project.

Charlie felt teary as she walked over to Starla which she was startled by her surprise hug. "Aw....you poor soul, I've always thought no one believed it in my cause and yet you do.

Starla said with a sheepish smile, "Of course. Just because your dream maybe hopeless doesn't mean you never know unless you try. I know one day your plan would work beside you never know something miracle might happen."

They pulled away each other as she added, "So, does that mean I can stay?"

Charlie turned to Vaggie with a pleading look which made her sigh in defeat. Vaggie walked over to her and said, "I suppose since we know that she's not hiding this from any of us or doing diabolical, no offense?"

"None taken, Vaggie. You were just trying to protect Charlie's dream and that is very noble of you, for being there by her side. You would support her the way I was supported by my friends." Starla wrapped Amity and Hitt on their shoulders who had their smiles.

Amity said, proving her point by summoning her bomb in her hand, "Yeah, Anyone who would dare bully my cat friend, gets the bomb!!"

Hitt rolled his eyes and said, "Amity, put that away."

Amity pouted as she made her bomb disappeared. "Now that clears out of the way. Do you think you can help us leave this place?" Charlie said.

"Yeah....I ain't gonna stay in this forkin place were everything is weird, not to mention I can't not swearing." Husk said, still annoyed that he can't swear.

Starla let out a sheepish laugh as she said, "Your right, Husk. I think we overstay our welcome. It's almost dinner time so we should leave."

"Right, We forgot to buy some grocery to filled up our stocks. We should probably....." Vaggie stated.

"Why do you need to go grocery where you can food in here?" Amity said which she noticed their confused look.

"You didn't know? Starla has a full of inventory. This place gives her what she needs." 

"Wait....It does?" Angel Dust said.

"You know, if she's going to stay here in the hotel, maybe you should show them your labyrinth since you know your way. Beside, you guys need some food." Hitt suggested.

Starla hummed in thought as she said, "I suppose.....I guess I could take you to my inventory. Since you've been suspicious of me since you were wondering why it taste like Earth, huh Vaggie?"

Vaggie was surprised as she added, "You've been glaring at me throughout the meals so I thought it's time I showed you my secret."

Starla walks over to the door which guide them outside, back to where they saw the moving clocks and gears. Once they step out of the room, Starla's clothes was changed back to her casual clothing.

Nifty frowned, "Aww....Not pretty anymore."

Starla chuckled, "Sorry.....Normally, I only wear that when it comes to showbiz."

"No offense, toots. Your more like a hobo girl than what you wear as a pop star. Don't you have anything else to wear besides that?" Angel Dust said.

Starla felt offended when Amity agreed, "He's got a point there, Star. Beside, your safe in the hotel and they're the only ones who saw your face. It's not like no one knows, why don't you loosen up a bit?"

Starla wanted to say something but she noticed the looks on their face, except Alastor who had his closed smile. It would seems he agreed to what Angel Dust meant which let Starla sighs in defeat.

"Alright....Alright, At least I don't have to show myself but only inside the hotel, got it?!" Starla pouted as she snapped her finger which magically changed her clothing into something different.


"How's this?" Starla said with unsure look which they noticed their expression changed. Even Alastor who seems intrigue that she is wearing a Victorian outfit.

"Wow, you look nice without the black hoodie." Charlie stated.

Hitt said with a hum, "Not what I had in mind but it'll do."

Starla then began to explore the labyrinth but not without giving them a rule; never to leave her side or they will be lost forever. Starla explained the labyrinth would keep changing in order to confused their pursuers whenever they find or trespass her door since she was annoyed. The room changed which revealed to be a room full of fragmented mirrors.

She told them that these mirrors contains outside of pentagram city where she can keep eyes on the streets which Amity assured that no one can't see them since to the people, they only see reflections. To prove it, Nifty accidentally touch one of the fragments, showing the view of their hotel.

Then, they came across an unopen room, only to see a round white bed with only a desk and hanging swing chair on the opposite side. Angel Dust whistled and spoke, "This is your room. Kinda dreary in here."

"Yeah....Whenever I had no places to stay, this room is the only safe haven for me." Starla shrugged.

"Yeah right, You seldom went out and been cooped in here for 7 years." Amity stated.

They looked surprised by this discovery before turning to her with a surprised look. "You've been cooped in this room for long?!" Husk said disbelief.

Starla looked away in shame which Charlie started to realize as she spoke, "When you said you've been moving from places to places, you didn't leave at all just been inside the labyrinth for 7 years."

"UH yeah....It's a bit awkward. Look, Can we move on to another location?" Starla said hastily, pushing charlie and the others out of the room.

Once they reached the hallway, they arrived at their destination, seeing a metallic door. "Here we are." Starla said as she opened the door, revealing the dark room.

Charlie said sheepishly, "Wow....It's uh kinda dark room."

"Oh no...It's because I didn't turn the lights on." Starla stated as she clapped her hands which made the lights opened and that's when their eyes widened in astonishment. All they see around them are shelves full of food products, drinks and housewares as though they were in a supermarket.

"Welcome to Starla's inventory, courtesy made from Earth." Amity said with a cheeky grin.

They walked into the inventory, still feeling astonished. "These are your inventory, Where do you get all these?" Charlie said in awe.

"More like, How did you get all this?" Vaggie added.

"Oh, I didn't get them....I just created them based on my memories with my powers and somehow this labyrinth provided everything I need. Except drugs and weapons, Sorry to disappointment, Angel." Starla said which Angel frowned after hearing the last part.

Starla grabbed the grape juice box, puncturing the straw before giving to Vaggie. "Here, judging from your accent and I believe you must be around the 2000s so maybe you might recognize it. Go on ahead."

Vaggie grabbed the juice box, feeling unsure about this but she can tell the looks on her eyes that she wasn't doing anything shady. The moment she sipped the straw, her eyes widened when the juice touched her tastebud.

She removed the juice box with a shocked look. "No way....It taste exactly I remember on Earth."

They were shocked what they just heard as Vaggie looked up with question, "But how?"

"I told you, it was based on my memories when I was alive so I thought it might provided me the things I need. I recall when Amity and Hitt told me where meat came from down here.....I didn't want to think about it." Starla said before shuddering the last part.

Starla brought out her trolley before turning to Charlie and Vaggie, "Since we're here, We should be making dinner and we might to refill the pantry so that way we won't run out. Pick what you like."

"You sure? Don't we need to pay?" Charlie questioned

"Pay? Hello....This is her labyrinth so everything is free so pick whatever you want." Amity said excitedly before she run off to the other aisle.

Hitt said with facepalmed, "What she says....You guys go on ahead while we catch up."

"Wouldn't you two might get lost?" Vaggie questioned.

"Not to worry....That's why Starla gave us this." Hitt brought out a key (a/n the pic from above) which is wrapped around his neck. "This will guide us back to her so we won't get lost. Amity had one as well, It's how we visit her whenever we want to perform which gave us access to her door. "

Charlie and the others did wondered how the two managed to get inside as Hitt went off to find Amity. Starla turned to the others, "You guys can pick the things you need."

Husk said rudely, "There's nothing in this place to pick. I bet there aren't booze here, It's not like you have......"

Starla shrugged sheepishly, "Um about that...."

Their eyes widened when Starla guide them to the next aisle which happens to be full of wines. Husk and Angel Dust gawked at the shelves they see.

"Welcome to the Wine Cellar." Starla said. "Everything we had on Earth is right here well. It taste way better than what they have here in Hell."

Husk said, "You never told me you had them."

"You never ask. How else do you think I got the gift I gave you came from?" Starla said then noticed Husk and Angel Dust still staring which she brought out a trolley.

"Go on. Pick what you like. just don't go overboard." 

Angel Dust said with a grin, "Well, Can't say no to freebies." as he grabbed the trolley and went off. 

"Bull crap if you think you get to choose." Husker said as he raced after him, much to Starla's surprise and Alastor's amusement.

Alastor stated, "Quite enthusiasm characters, aren't they?"

Starla was startled that he was talking with with her

Vaggie scolded, "Why do you exactly have them?! Don't tell me you drink?"

"What?! No, I don't drink alcohol. I'm not much of a heavy drinker and the reason I had them is that they're great for trade in exchange for money. Beside, you need cash for a living, right? Don't worry, I had Hitt and Amity sell them for me in exchange for money. We kinda share together when it comes to business." Starla stated.

She then whispered to Vaggie, "Plus, it would save a lot of money rather have Husk gamble or buy the wines, using Charlie's."

Vaggie scowled before sigh in defeat, couldn't believe she had to agree. 

Charlie said worriedly, "Wouldn't they get lost? They don't have the key like Amity and Hitt had."

Starla hummed in thought, making a good point as she brought her hand out which purple mist/ smoke began to form itself, turning into a compass before turning to Nifty. "Nifty, do you mind sticking with Husk and Angel for me? This compass will lead you to them then to us, can you do that?"

Nifty grabbed the compass and replied gleefully, "Okay." as she run off to where they are. 

Starla said, "There. That should help them guide them back. Anyway, we should get the things we need for dinner."

With that, Charlie, Starla and Vaggie get what they needed while Alastor was just standing there, doing nothing but stay beside the trolley. Charlie was ecstatic when she saw the popsicles or ice cream that looked like rainbow. Starla didn't mind if she wants to bring it before getting a coffee powder for herself. Later, they made it to another aisle which contains meat, seafood, fruits and vegetables.

Starla assured that the meat is not made from corpses but animals on Earth, much to Vaggie's relief. Alastor strolled among the meats as he spoke, "My My....I'm impressed that you have quite a selection of meat cuts."

"Well, I gotta eat to survive while staying in the labyrinth." Starla commented, picking up a pack of chicken drumsticks.

"Indeed. Though, May I ask you? This place gives you what you need, correct?"

"I did say everything I need."

"Good. I do suppose you have any fresh venison in your inventory then?"

Starla's eyebrows raised with a surprised look before guiding him to where the venison are. He was intrigue to see different parts of deer meat. "Here we are, You can take as much as you want. I don't mind."

Starla picked up the wrapped pack of other meats, planning to make something special. As they head back, She was quite amuse to see Alastor brought 5 packs of venison in a plastic bag (which she conjured up for him). She then remember that he is a cannibal after all.

She saw Charlie and Vaggie waiting for them though she was surprised to see so  many ice cream in the trolley. Vaggie turned to them, "Did you bought everything you need?"

"Yup, I think I have enough for our pantry and tonight's dinner. But do you really need to buy all that ice cream popsicle?" Starla questioned.

"Well, Charlie can't resist when she sees rainbow." Vaggie stated.

"I see.....Anyway, we should head back to the others."

They managed to find Amity and Hitt which she was carrying a cold drinks and 3 packets of curry. After that, they met up with Nifty, Angel Dust and Husk whose eyes were gawked when they see so many bottles.

Starla groaned, "Guys, I told you not to go overboard."

"C'mon....Everyone was doing the same thing as we were and beside you have the best stuff.....way more better than the other boozes they offer down here." Angel Dust said.

Vaggie facepalmed, "Okay That's it. From now on, You two are forbidden to get alcohols or any booze here."

Husk said, "What?!"

Angel Dust said, "No way..... Beside this is Starla's inventory and it's free. It's not like you can make the rules."

Vaggie glared at him and was about to scold him when Hitt piped in, "Actually, She can."

Vaggie and Angel Dust turned to him, "What?/ HUh?"

"Starla controls the labyrinth and it did gave her what she needs but that doesn't mean she can bend the rules into her own making. One time, Amity went too far in buying so many ghost pepper sauce that she deliberately burn down the apartment.....LITERALLY. So, Starla created a rule that she can only get 4 pieces only." 

"Ah....In other words, she can make the rules, does she?" Alastor deduced.

"Bingo."

Vaggie turned to Starla, "In that case, Starla you better add that rule about this."

Angel Dust gasped as he covered Starla's ear which she let out a yelped. "Don't listen to her, Star. You better keep this way."

Starla stuttered, "I....I...."

Vaggie pulls Starla gently, away from Angel Dust. "Yeah No....Having a Bar is one thing but having her give away alcohol is not one of them. She is not going to."

"Oh yeah she is. We're keeping this." Angel Dust said, pulling Starla to him.

"No, we don't." Vaggie glared, pulling Starla back to her.

"Yes, we do." He tugs back to her.

"No, we don't. Starla, you better add that." Vaggie said, tugging her left arm.

"You better not do it, kitten. Plus, You ain't the boss of her," Angel Dust tugs her right.

"Well, I am. And she's going to do it?!" Vaggie tugs her left arm harshly

" NUH UH!"

"UH HUH!"

"WE'RE KEEPING IT! 

"NO!!"

Charlie and the others watched as Vaggie and Angel Dust began to tugged Starla back and fort, much to Alastor amusement. However, Starla was starting to feel pain from both her arms.

"OOWW STOp-!" Starla winced in pain.

Hitt and Amity noticed her distress as they managed to pull her away from the two. "Hey you two, That's enough!!! Your about to ripped her apart!!" Amity scolded.

Hitt said worriedly, "You alright?"

Starla cringes, rubbing her arms, "I'm fine....at least my arms didn't stretched much."

Charlie said calmly, "Now then, I think you two owe-

Vaggie/Angel Dust saying each other, "SORRY! BUT IT WAS HIS/HER FAULT WHAT!? HECK NO-! YOU STARTED IT!! NO I DIDN'T YOU BEAN-BAG/WHAILER/HAS-BEEN/WANNABE!!"

Starla's eye began twitched irritated, couldn't stand their argument as she lifted her fingers which caused two blue energy bubble to appear before thrusting towards Vaggie and Angel Dust.

They saw the 2 bubbles before it pop themselves which showered them in blue glitter dust then dissipated. Angel Dust tried to say something but no voice came out from his mouth, so did Vaggie.

They looked surprised that they couldn't speak. Charlie turned to Starla with a surprised look, "Starla, Did you just...?"

"Sorry, It's the only way to silenced them or they'll keep going on for hours. Don't worry, I only cast a silent inducement temporarily." Starla said as she turned to the two. "Now that I have your attention, How about this? They are limit to 6 bottles per day. What do you think?"

Charlie said, "I guess that's fair."

Vaggie and Angel Dust glanced at each other  which Husk didn't like it. "What?! 6 bottles?!"

"What? It's the only offer I can think of. Unless you want me to limit to only 3 bottles, take it or leave it, Husk?" Starla said before whispering to him. "Or would you prefer if those two will continue arguing here in the labyrinth for who knows how long we'll be here?"

Husk thought about it before grumbled in annoyance, accepting the terms. Charlie said with a clap, "That settle then 6 bottles per day. Do you mind relinquishing your silent spell on those two and we can leave?"

"You got it, Charlie." Starla said as she snapped her finger, dispelling the spell.

Vaggie and Angel Dust were relieved and glad that they can speak. Later, they were back in Starla's room with the stuff they carry.

Charlie checked her phone and noticed the time hasn't changed as if they didn't left. "Oh Wow." 

Vaggie asked, "What is it, Hun?"

"According to my phone, the clock shows we've been gone for like 8 minutes only." 

"Woah hold on toots, 8 minutes?! We've been in there for like 8 minutes." Angel Dust said surprised.

Starla hit her forehead, forgetting something. "Oooh Right....I forgot that time passes differently inside the labyrinth. Some may think it's been like hours or days but when you come out, it's only like a minute. Sorry about that." 

"Hmmm....To me, It feels like an hour. How interesting. You are full of surprises, my dear." Alastor said intrigue.

Starla shuddered once again, still uncomfortable by his presence. "Well, we still have time to make dinner so....I'll prepare them."

Amity blinked, "Wait....Your going to cooked dinner?! As in Earth food dinner!!!"

"Yes, Amity. 3 days ago, I made breakfast as a gratitude for letting me stay here so now I'm going to make them dinner tonight."

All of a sudden, Amity knelt on the ground, wrapping her arms around Starla's waist. "Can we stay over for dinner? PLease!!Please!!"

She blinked at the sudden request. She was not expecting that. She looked at Charlie and shrugged. "You have to ask Charlie first? She is the owner of the hotel."

Amity turned to Charlie, kneeling before her, much to the princess surprise. "Oh Princess Charlie, Can we stay over for dinner? You have no idea how I missed Starla's food since it's been so long. Pwease??!!!!"

Charlie stared at her with a pity look when she saw those puppy eyes. "Well....You are friends of Starla's. Of course, you are welcome to join us for dinner."

Amity gleamed with happiness as she hugged Charlie tightly, much to Vaggie's irritated look. "Thank you Thank you, CHARLIE.....YOU ROCK!!!"

Charlie choked, "N-No P-Problem. B-but can't breathe...."

Hitt grabbed Amity on the shoulder and said, "Amity, She can't breathe with you choking her."

Amity laughed sheepishly. "Oops hehe sorry."

Starla snapped her finger which the pink apron appeared on her. "I better get these to the kitchen and make dinner."

She was about to pick up the groceries when all of a sudden, they were lifted in the air. "Please, Allow me to assist you in the kitchen." Alastor said, using one hand which was glowing green.

"Oh well.... Thanks Alastor, I appreciate that." Starla said with a smile.

Later, They were at the dinning room, waiting for the food. "I can't wait to eat Starla's food again." Amity said excitedly.

"Yeah Yeah....She knows what kind of food you like. Though, I'm surprised you have a Radio Demon, working here." Hitt said.

"Yeah....It sure is." Charlie said sheepishly.

"Normally, We were planning to bail her out of this plan but since she insisted it's alright, as long as you keep an eye on him because I don't trust him." Hitt said 

Vaggie agreed, "You and me both."

"We would eat any food here in Hell but hers is the best. It reminded of our time when we were alive." Amity said, feeling nostalgic.

"Too bad, I can't cook or their stomach will suffer." She added with a sinister look.

Vaggie questioned, "Why?"

"The only thing she makes was disgusting food where she feeds her victims like Dried sardines with strawberry jam and calamari with peanut butter." Hitt stated with shiver disgust.

He can also see the others had a disgust look, except Nifty. Husk said, "That is messed up, kid. What are you trying to do?! poison them with your horrible cook." 

"Hey!! Not my fault that they insulted my art." Amity frowned.

"Yeah which is why we never let you go near any kitchen again." Hitt scolded.

Rea came with trays on her arms, along with Alastor who was behind her. "Sorry for the wait."

She placed them on the tables which they were amazed by the food she made. "Dinner is served in Japanese theme."


Charlie said with stars in her eyes, "Wow, They look delicious!!!!"

Starla smiles before noticing Amity whose body was shaking in excitement as if she was waiting for it. "Don't worry, Amity. I didn't forget about your favorite."

She placed the plate in front of her which made Amity squealed with joy. "Ah!!! Finally.....Curry Rice!!!"


" Itadakimasu!!!" Amity scooped the rice in her mouth until her expression became a bliss. "Oishi!!! Now this is real curry."

Hitt whispered to them, "Yeah, She's japanese if your wondering."

Starla was pleased to see them eating the dinner. "Man, Kit. I didn't expect you be a good cook." Angel Dust said.

"Well, I can't take the credit to myself. Alastor was so helpful that he assisted me in the kitchen." Starla said.

Hitt choked on his food in disbelief. "Seriously? The Radio Demon cook as well."

"Yes, I do, young bat. However, I must say your meal was quite exhilarating. I am partially to sirloin but I prefer venison." Alastor said, taking a bite on the steak.

"Venison...." Starla hummed in thought before she replied genuinely, "Tell you what; next time I make food, I'll try to add your favorites on the meal."

"You don't have to do that, my dear." Alastor stated.

"Nonsense, It's the least I can do, beside I do that for Amity since she loves her favorite curry. After all, I want everyone enjoy their meal." Starla said with closed eyes smiles, sparkling appeared on her face.

They seem very stunned by her smile that they were unable to look away. Hitt and Amity shielded their eyes due to her bright smile. "Oh man....I can't resist that smile of hers. She's too sweet." Amity said.

Vaggie said, looking suspiciously, "Yeah....Too sweet."

"Don't tell me toots? you still doubting her." Angel Dust said.

"No it's just.....how can someone so sweet like her end up in Hell? No one was ever nice down here so how did you end up here?" Vaggie questioned.

Starla stopped all of a sudden then showed a downcast expression. "I'm not sure....but I do know is that I don't belong down here." Starla said.

"Listen, kid. What makes you think you don't belong here?" Husk questioned.

"Because she does." They turned to HItt with a surprised look as he continued, "When we first saw her, she doesn't know her way around. I seen her take advantage or got tricked so easily which it's good thing we managed to help her."

"Yeah. She always look on the bright side despite we told her to be careful but she still questioned how she end up here or what she has done." Amity said.

They seem surprised as they turned to Starla who let out a sad sigh. "That's why this place is my only hope for regaining back what I've lost. Who knows? Maybe someday I might get them back and figure it out. As my mom quote, 'You make the mistakes, you learn from it.'"

Charlie said, "Aww....that's so nice." 

After they finished dinner, it was time for Hitt and Amity to leave the hotel as they were outside the entrance. "Thanks for letting us stay for dinner. I thought I never get to eat curry again, Charlie." Amity said happily.

"Anytime. Any friend of Starla, is welcome to the hotel." Charlie said.

"For a place this big, it sure is pretty quiet. Except having the Radio Demon over your heads." Hitt said, staring at the building.

Charlie knew what he was trying to say and frowned. "We're not open to the public yet but we will soon. We have one tenant so far......two tenant and once we open this place will be full."

Hitt hummed in thought before he turned to her, "You really think your little idea is going to work? You even think it's going to be allowed to let a Sinner enter Heaven?"

Charlie crossed her arms as she gave him a hard stare. "My father might not agree to this idea but he hasn't stopped it. Just because he thinks the project is pointless doesn't mean that it is."

 He slowly walked over to her giving her a serious stare. "True. Your pops might have not done anything but did you ever think that heaven would allow this to happen as well? Say you did rehabilitate a Sinner and they could go up to heaven, you don't know if the angels will even allow them to enter. Chances are they won't and then your project will have been all for nothing and you ruined that Sinner's hope of leaving this place"

Starla was worried that Hitt's word might overstepped her boundaries. Charlie had hardened expression, thinking this plan won't work.

"You think I didn't know that?" Charlie said with determination.

"Of course there's a chance that heaven won't cooperate with my goal. They could very well send those who stay at this hotel right back. But I won't know if I don't at least try. If I don't try this project, you'll have to endure another year of hiding from the Exterminators. And chances are you might not survive next time. I need to protect the citizens of the Pride ring somehow and this is what I'm going to do."

Hitt and Amity exchanged glance then smirked smirked as if they were expecting that answer. "You got guts, Princess. Spoken like a Soul Rebel." Amity said.

Charlie and Vaggie had confused look as Hitt explained, "You wanna know why we chose the name Soul Rebel? It represent that we're a bunch of souls whose dreams were lost but keeps fighting to the end. A dreamer whom we wished to share to everyone and remind them to never give up. After seeing on TV, It comes to show that you believe and never stop trying. This was the inspiration we wanted audience to hear."

"And you....are one of a them. You just have to keep trying and do your best to make your dreams come true. Fight on to the end." Amity said encouraging. 

Charlie smiled with happiness, feeling touched of what they say. "Wow....That is the most nicest thing anyone had ever say to me."

Starla smiled as she said, "As you say, inside every demon lies a rainbow, meaning there some good people out there who are lost cause."

Charlie and Vaggie smiled at Starla's statement. 

"Starla.....Just want to know, Are you sure you really want to do this?" Hitt asked.

Starla  hummed in thought as she replied, "This is my only chance. I may not know if this hotel works, at least I can support her and help in any other way. Who know? Maybe this will put an end to this nightmare or I might regain some of the memories.

Hitt and Amity stared at her for long before they had a weak smile, knowing it won't change her mind. "Alright, Star. If that is your answer then we'll be rooting for you. Just call us if you ever need help." Hitt said.

"Also, we'll come to visit just to check up on you but don't you dare leave us without saying goodbye if your about to redeem."

"I will. Let's enjoy through our fullest moment to the end." Starla said.

Hitt and Amity held their fist out as they say, "All for one."

Starla chuckled, "And one for all." as they fist bump together. They turned to Charlie and Vaggie, much to their confusion.

"Don't just stand there, come join in. You too, one-eye." Amity cheered.

Charlie and Vaggie glanced at each other with their sheepish smile before they lifted theirs fists and slowly fist bumped with them.

"There we go. Like a Soul Rebel." Amity said.

"Take care of Starla for us. She really is a good friend." Hitt asked.

"We will." Charlie said.

"So, Does that mean I can stay?" Starla asked hopefully.

"Of course you can." Charlie hugged Starla joyfully which she pat her on the back gently. "Welcome to the Happy Hotel."

Hitt and Amity blinked in confusion. "Happy Hotel? Don't you mean Hazbin Hotel?" Amity said.

Charlie pulled away from Starla with a confused look, "Actually, It's Happy Hotel. That's the name of this building."

"Are you sure? Because that sign says 'Hazbin Hotel.' " Hitt stated, pointing at the sign

They looked up to see what Hitt say was right, the sign shows 'Hazbin Hotel'

Vaggie's eye twitched, knowing who changed the sign outside.

"ALASTOR!" she screamed,  storming back into the hotel with Charlie hot on her trail, much to Starla and her friends amusement.

Starla could care less that the sign wasn't changed, all that matter is that she was accepted into hotel. She clutched the locket underneath her clothing before looking up to where Heaven is. 

'Don't worry, Mom. I'll be up there with you.....very soon.'

Somewhere in the city

Among the buildings, there was a particular workshop which resemble a witch's shop. Inside, everything was full of charms and potions. There was a female Overlord who wears in dark clothing, along with a black top hat, sitting beside the green fireplace, drinking her tea. She heard her rotary telephone rang. 

She answered, "Hello?.....She's already?......Good.....Keep a close an eye on her.......Don't worry, it's all according to plan and I'll be sure to keep the end of a deal once your job is done."

As she hung up, She drink her tea before letting out a sigh as she stood up from her chair touched the white crystal orb that was on the pedestal, showing an image of Starla's face

"So it begins.....Let's see how far you go, my little kitten." She said with a smirk.






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