Dad beat dad
(Small retcon, Y/N died on October 28, 2017, at the age of 25.)
Then
Y/N stands in the bathroom, his young face filled with curiosity as he watches his uncle Dominic work on the plumbing. His siblings, Zack, Kimberly, and newborn Tommy, are nearby, their wide eyes mirroring Y/N's fascination.
Their dad, John, kneels beside them, his hands busy with the pipes as he explains the intricacies of plumbing and repairs. His voice is patient and gentle, filled with the warmth of a father sharing his knowledge with his children.
John: Now, see here, kids, this pipe connects to the showerhead. And if it gets clogged, like it did last time, all we need to do is remove it and clean it out. It's important to keep an eye on these things, so we can fix them before they become bigger problems.
Dominic: So, why are we all crammed in here doing work on the bathroom?
John: Well, it needed repairs. That's all.
Dominic gives John a look, one eyebrow raised in skepticism, clearly not buying the simple explanation. After a moment of silence, John lets out a sigh, admitting the real reason behind their bathroom gathering.
John: Alright, alright. Truth is, it's one of the only places where we can find some peace. Your sister-in-law has been... let's say, extremely vigilant with her mom visiting, watching over everything like a hawk. And, well, Harold's situation isn't helping things either.
Dominic scoffs at the mention of their brother Harold's controversial relationship, his distaste for the situation evident on his face.
Dominic: Harold and his... choices. I swear, it's like he's going through some mid-life crisis on steroids. Dating a twenty-year-old at his age—it's just wrong. The dude is fifty. The whole family's talking about it.
John: We've tried talking to Harold and Shelly, you know? Tried to get them to see reason. But it's like talking to a wall. Worst than talking to a brick wall. At least a brick wall doesn't listen to you until you to... well with the kids here I can't say it.
Dominic: Because they're being stupid, that's why. Honestly, is 911 the right number for ordering a straight jacket? Because it feels like we're dealing with lunatics here.
John: As much as you might wish it, we can't have them committed, Dom. And since Shelly's a legal adult, they're not breaking any laws. It's a mess, but our hands are tied.
Y/N: Is that why you tripped Shelly at the zoo, Uncle Dom?
Dominic: Tripped? Oh, my dear nephew, it was a mere coincidence that her foot tripped on mine. And her subsequent tumble into the alligator pit? A tragic misstep, I assure you.
John was giving Dominic a look
John: Dom, 'coincidence' doesn't quite cover putting your foot up to her face, shoving her down, and shouting 'It's chow time, boys!' as she was trying to scramble out.
Dominic smirked.
Dominic: In the heat of the moment, one might get carried away with theatrics. But, honestly, who could have predicted such a dramatic interpretation of 'watch your step'?
John rolled his eyes and went back to fixing the pipe.
John: Hey, Dom, you think we should—
Zack: Um, Dad? It kinda looks like you're doing it wrong...
John: Oh, don't worry, kiddo. I know what I'm doing.
As John continues to work on the pipes, there's a sudden burst of water as the pipe gives way, spraying water everywhere. Dominic busted out laughing. John stares at the burst pipe, dumbfounded and speechless, as water continues to gush out, drenching everything in its path.
Upstairs, the heated argument between Roxy and her mother was still going on, their voices carrying down the hallway. Roxy's stern tone contrasts sharply with her mother's defiant energy, as they clash over her mother's penchant for risky behavior.
Roxy: Mom, I can't believe you went out and bet on the horse track again! You gambled me and John's money! And with John's mother, no less! You know how much trouble you could get into? Look, right now you need to rest.
Elma (Roxy's mother): I'm not a child. I don't need a nap!
Roxy: Mom? You know how your heart is! You keep this up and I kid you not it's going to explode! God! Just sit down, and have some tea.
Elma: I don't want a cup of tea, I want to go out and have fun! Stop mothering me! You make me sorry I came!
Elma stormed out, as Roxy rubbed her eyes.
Roxy: Fine! But when your heart explodes, I don't wanna hear your complaints!
John: Kids, go check on your mother. Dominic, you think you'll be able to help me fix this pipe?
Dominic: I can, but I won't. I won't because I don't wanna. I don't wanna because I don't have to. Plus, it's much more fun for me to watch you struggle and fail at this.
John rubbed his eyes and tried fixing the pipe.
Dominic: But I'll help. If the papers learned about San Francisco's number one radio star, whose brothers house flooded because he thought he was a plumber I couldn't imagine what the papers would say. What's the deal with your better wife's mom anyway?
John: She's got a heart condition. If she gets too excited or too active, it could be really dangerous. Like, her heart will explode. And it doesn't help that this woman is active and is trying to be active as possible.
Dominic: Interesting...
John: Interesting how?
Dominic: Just... interesting. That's all.
John:... Sometimes I worry about you. Like that time when your girlfriend's abusive parents and brother went missing and were found as ground meat in the swamp... You acted so cool and calm, like it didn't faze you at all. I can't help but wonder if you had something to do with it.
Dominic: Who blabbed?!?
Now
Vaggie and Y/N were sleeping in bed. It had been months since Y/N and Velvette got back together, and the two were keeping it a secret, mainly to protect Y/N from the other Vee's. Though thie didn't stop Velvette from wanting to show off her boyfriend, and show him how much she loved him.
Charlie and Vaggie were admittedly very jealous at Velvette was taking Y/N's attention. So they tried being more romantic. They had Y/N sleeping with them now.
Vaggie squirms before waking up, yawning and rubbing her eyes. She turns to the left side to see Charlie gone.
Vaggie: Charlie?
Y/N yawned and woke up. He slept with a weighted blanket.
Y/N: Where's Charlie.
The two walked downstairs to see Charlie panicking and planning out everything with lots of paper with strings attached with everyone else watching her, disturbed by her behavior.
Charlie: I'm just not quite understanding why it's not working. Okay, okay, think Charlie. Think, think, think, think, think, think, think, think. Okay if I do this, it's going to be- I have trust falls every single morning. We can do-
Angel Dust: Yikes.
Y/N nodded his head in agreement
Charlie: Come on, come on, come on, come on.
Vaggie: Charlie? Sweetie? You, uh, you good?
Charlie looks back with sleep-deprived, insane look in her eyes that red veins were shown in the sclera.
Charlie: Nope! No, not really. Ha ha. I've been up all night trying to figure out why the hotel isn't working. We've done trust falls, we've tried sharing our feelings, we only have a couple months left before the angels come.
She turns into demonic form and laughs maniacally before turning back to normal.
Y/N gulped nervously.
Charlie: And at this rate-
Vaggie: Maybe it's time-
Charlie: NO.
Vaggie: to ask-
Charlie gets up close to Vaggie's face, holding her cheeks desperately.
Charlie: DON'T SAY IT.
Vaggie: your dad.
Charlie groans, knowing what this means for her.
Vaggie: Charlie, I know you don't want to, but we need every advantage we can get.
Charlie: He let the extermination happen to begin with. They just had a meeting and said, "Go ahead and kill everyone"- Wait, that's it!
Vaggie: Kill everyone?
Y/N: That escalated quickly.
Charlie: No! He could get me a meeting with Heaven!
Vaggie: Didn't we already try that?
Charlie: Well. yeah with Adam, he was an asshole. But he isn't in charge of all of Heaven. We could go to the top. There's sure to be some angels who will listen.
Y/N: She's not wrong.
Charlie scrolls through her contacts. In her contacts, she has 💖💖Y/N💖💖, Egg Boiz 1,2, and 3, before her thumb lingers on top of her "Dad". However, she was hesitant to call her dad
Husk: What's the holdup? You got daddy issues?
Charlie: No, we just have never been close. After he and mom split, he never really wanted to see me. He calls, sometimes, but only if he's bored or like needs me to do something.
Husk was aware that this is just an excuse that Charlie does have issues with her dad and turns to the others.
Husk: Daddy issues.
Y/N: Um, yeah... I... I couldn't even imagine not getting along with my dad or stepmom.
Husk: What were they like?
Y/N: Well, my dad... he was always really into fixing things. Like, he'd spend hours in the garage tinkering with stuff and teaching me how things worked. Even though half the time he didn't know what he was doing. He was patient, you know? And he always made time to explain things to me, even if I didn't understand right away. And my stepmom... she was really caring and supportive. She made sure we always felt loved and taken care of, even when things got tough. They both... they both meant a lot to me.
Vaggie: And your mom?
Angel Dust: I've met her, and let me tell you, sweetheart, she was a real piece of work. Picture this: a narcissistic, self-righteous, cleaning and school-obsessed woman with the patience of a gnat. She believed autism was fake, just something people used to get attention. She'd rather berate and belittle than ever admit she was wrong. Trust me, you dodged a bullet by not meeting her. She was a dick. Speaking of, I'd like to meet the big dick in charge.
Niffty was holding a knife in her hands.
Niffty: The ultimate bad boy.
She laughs like a gremlin with excitement, holding a knife while Angel takes her knife away without her knowing.
Niffty: I bet he's scary.
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Lucifer's house, surrounded by framed photos of his family in a dark spooky room. Lucifer was heard making snarling noise as he was working on something. As the sentence goes, his room is revealed to be filled with a lot of rubber ducks, and stacks of them filled the boxes and tubs.
Lucifer: That's it... Almost there... Now presenting... the magic-tastical back flipping rubber duck! Haha! That spits fire!
The rubber duck shoots flamethrower from its mouth.
Lucifer: Hoo hoo hoo! Hold the applause please, okay. Oh, thank you, thank you. Oh god, who am I kidding? This sucks!
He throws the rubber duck at his family portrait and looks sad. Suddenly his ringtone plays. he picks up his phone, and was shocked who was calling him.
Lucifer: Daughter? Daughter! Daughter calling?! OH! Uhm uh, uh hello, Charlie. He-ey, hey, hey Char-Char. No, no! That's not good. Oh, this is the first time she's called you in years. Yes, this has to be perfect.
He takes a deep breath before he picks up phone.
Lucifer: Hey~ bitch!
[Intercut conversation between Lucifer and Charlie during the phone call from the hotel to his house.]
Charlie: Hi, Dad.
Lucifer: Hey! How are you? Oh ho ho. Where-where are you these days?
Charlie: You know where I am Dad. I've told you before.
Lucifer: You have? Oh, yeah uh, well, you know, I uh-
Charlie: I told you when you called me five months ago, or did you not listen?
Lucifer: No, no, no, no. Just, you know, just forgot. You know, I've just been really busy, you know, with, um, important things.
Charlie: Well, I'm actually running a hotel to rehabilitate sinners. Maybe you saw our commercial?
Lucifer: Oh, sadly, I missed it. heh heh. You know, I haven't been watching much TV lately. Scrambles the brain. But hey! A hotel, fun.
Charlie: Listen Dad, I've got kind of a big ask.
Lucifer coughs and sets down his tea.
Lucifer: Yeah, of course. Anything in my power is yours for the asking. You just name it~.
Charlie: I need to speak to Heaven. Well, whoever's in charge up there, above Adam, above anybody. I need to go to the top.
Lucifer: Oh, no. No~ No, no, no, no, Charlie, no, no, no. That's, uh hah, no.
Charlie: Look Dad, I don't ask you for much, I never have, but this, this is really important to me. It's the most important thing I've ever done. And I...need you. I need your help.
Lucifer: I don't know, Charlie.
Charlie: Please! Just come see what I'm trying to do. You'll see why it's a really good idea. And Heaven is bound to agree if I get the chance to talk to them. Please, Dad.
Lucifer: Wait, you're...inviting me over?! Absolutely! Oh, I'll be there in an hour.
He hangs up
Lucifer: My daughter wants to see me~
He points at the rubber duck below him.
Lucifer: Take that, depression!
Back at the hotel, Charlie and Vaggie prepare for Lucifer's arrival.
Charlie: Welp, we have an hour until he gets here.
Vaggie: Okay people,
Everyone stands at attention, but Husk spills coffee over himself and Niffty collapses on the floor.
Vaggie: Lucifer is on his way. So we are going to get this place presentable and we are going to make an amazing impression. Vamanos!
Sir Pentious: Come along Y/N! Your future father in law is coming!
Everyone scatters to get the place tidy and ready for Lucifer. Sir Pentious and Y/N bake cookies, while Niffty starts sweeping and Husk is cleaning up. Alastor walks in and watches Razzle and Dazzle put up a "Wellcum Daddy" banner up. Angel puts on some makeup before closing the mirror, revealing to be Niffty staring creepily at him, making Angel recoil back in surprise.
Y/N then began practicing jokes to tell Lucifer.
Y/N: Have you ever noticed how universities act like they're in a relationship with you? First, they woo you with fancy brochures and campus tours. It's like dating. Then, once you commit, it's all, "We need space" — yeah, a tiny dorm room you share with a stranger. Suddenly, they're less interested in your brain and more interested in your wallet. "For the price of your tuition, you'd think they'd at least throw in free textbooks or something, right? But no, it's like, 'Oh, you want to learn? That'll be an extra 25 grand.'" And just when you think you're out, they pull you back in with alumni fees and merchandise. "Remember the good times? Buy a sweatshirt!" It's the only relationship where you pay thousands of dollars to do all the work and still thank them for the privilege.
Y/N was practicing by himself as he was looking in a mirror in his shared room with Charlie and Vaggie.
Y/N: Have you noticed that schools are now so dependent on computers, it's like the teachers are just there to make sure the Wi-Fi's working? "Alright kids, today's lesson is brought to you by... buffering." It's like every subject has become a course in IT. Math class? That's just learning how to troubleshoot the calculator app. History? It's scrolling through a timeline—literally. And forget about handwriting. If a student's laptop dies, it's like they've lost the ability to communicate. "Sorry, can't take the test today, my pencil ran out of batteries." It's gotten to the point where if the internet goes down, education screeches to a halt. "Well, I guess we'll just have to learn from these ancient relics called books. Anyone remember how to open one of these?"
Charlie: I like your jokes.
Y/N jumped as he saw Charlie.
Y/N: Oh...you do?
Charlie: Ya! Granted, I didn't fully understand what you're talking about but it sounded funny.
Y/N blushed softly and smiled nervously at her.
Y/N: Charlie, I really want to make a good first impression on your father. I'm...I'm really nervous about it.
Charlie, sensing his nervousness, puts a comforting hand on his shoulder, offering him a warm, reassuring smile.
Charlie: Don't worry, he's not as scary as he seems. Just be yourself, Y/N. That's the person I care about, and I'm sure once my dad gets to know you, he'll see what I see in you. You don't have to be anyone but yourself, okay?
Y/N takes a deep breath, the nervous tension easing a bit with Charlie's comforting words.
Y/N: Okay, I'll try. I just... I really want him to like me.
Charlie kissed his cheek.
Charlie: I'm sure he will. Just...if everything goes good.
Y/N looked at her and mustered a smile. He hugged Charlie. Charlie hugged back and kissed his cheek.
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Charlie: Okay everyone, it's showtime!
Charlie opens the door, revealing to be Lucifer, excited to see his daughter.
Lucifer: Charlie!
Charlie: Hey, Da-
Charlie doesn't get to finish because Lucifer hugs her really tight like a bear. Unbeknownst to them, Alastor was right behind them, with his wicked smile strained and left eye twitching in anger when Alastor saw Lucifer.
Lucifer: Oh it's so good to see you. Haha!
Charlie: It's uh, good to see you too, Dad.
Lucifer lets go of Charlie to give her a breather.
Charlie: Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel!
Two Egg Boiz pops some party poppers as a warm welcome. KeeKee curls up to Lucifer and rubs her face against his legs. Lucifer notices her and goes all enchanted by her cuteness. He knees and rubs her head.
Lucifer: Oh hewwo KeeKee!
Razzle and Dazzle flies by and Lucifer greets them,
Lucifer: Razzle, Dazzle. Oh look how much you haven't grown. Still fun sized. You taking care of my wittle girl? You better be. Wow! This place sure looks, uh...uh huh yah uh huh...It's got a lot of character!
Lucifer finds the bar at the corner and was immediately repulsed by it.
Lucifer: OH, what in the unholy hell is that?!
Alastor reappears from the fog and in front of Angel Dust.
Alastor: Just some of the renovations we had done. Adds a bit of color, don't you think?
Lucifer looked at him suspiciously, and points his stick at him.
Lucifer: And you are?
Alastor reappears behind Lucifer, catching his attention.
Alastor: Alastor. Pleasure to be meeting you, sir. Quite a pleasure.
Alastor shaking Lucifer's cane and wiping his hand in somewhat hidden disgust.
Alastor: It's nice to finally put a face to the name. You are much shorter in real life.
Alastor making a hand gesture indicating the height difference between the Morningstars.
Lucifer: Who is this? Who is this man? Are you the bellhop?
Alastor: Aha! No! I am the host of the hotel. You might have heard of me from my radio broadcast.
Lucifer: Hmm, nope! I guess that's why Charlie called it the Has-been Hotel, ahaha.
Alastor: Ha ha ha. It was actually my idea.
Lucifer: Ahaha. Well, it's not very clever.
Alastor: Ha ha! Fuck you.
With each sentence, Alastor and Lucifer was getting closer to fighting when they are insulting each other before Charlie gets in the way to stop them in between.
Charlie: Okay! Okay, anyway. Dad, look at this lovely parlor where people can get to know each other and share secrets and stories and intimate feelings! Without Alastor, we wouldn't have been able to pretty it up this much.
Alastor: Charlie has a very unique vision. I am happy to fulfil her bizarre requests.
Alastor places hand on her shoulder. Lucifer is grumpy that he is winning over Charlie more than he is, which makes him very angry to the point where he growls in frustration.
Charlie: Oh, thank you, Alastor.
Alastor: Quite an impressive young lady. We're all very proud of her.
Lucifer: Ahem, Charlie! Dear, eheh, why don't you introduce me to your OTHER friends?
Lucifer walks right between them before pointing his stick to the others at the table. Angel Dust tries to get a cookie from Sir Pentious, but he doesn't want Angel touching the cookies without Lucifer trying them and hides them underneath him.
Charlie: Oh, yes, of course. This is Vaggie, she's my girlfriend.
Lucifer: Oh my golly! You like girls? well, uh so do I! We have so much in common! You put her there Maggie. Hey! Oh yeah. She's so pretty.
Vaggie: Lovely to meet you, uh, sir.
Charlie: And this is Sir Pentious, Y/N, and Angel Dust, our guests!
Pentious hears his name being called and stands at attention, making a salute to him.
Sir Pentious: Your Majesty!
Pentious falls down into the cookies right before Angel Dust takes one for himself. Y/N got one as well.
Angel Dust: Heya short king~
Y/N: Hello, sir.
Charlie: Y/N is also our boyfriend.
Lucifer: Oh! You also like guys? That's so cool!
Lucifer was about to hug Y/N, till Charlie stopped him.
Charlie: Sorry, dad. But he doesn't like being touched unless he's the one who is initiating the touch.
Lucifer: Ah. That's ok Y/N. I get that.
Y/N took a breath of relief, and shook Lucifer's hand, who proceeded to give him a powerful handshake.
Y/N: Umm...your daughter is very sweet. And she's kind.
Lucifer: Oh thanks. She gets that from me.
Charlie: Husk is our bartender, and Niffty is our housekeeper.
Husk: Nice to meet you.
Niffty was super-excited to meet the ultimate bad boy that she scurries over and climbs up on his coat.
Niffty: Hello. I clean.
Suddenly the chandelier falls and produces a huge amount of dust which makes everyone cough.
Y/N: Ah! Oh geez! Oh geez! Oh geez!
Y/N clung onto Charlie, who proceeded to rub his back.
Lucifer and Alastor were at the chandelier when Lucifer knows Alastor did that on purpose.
Lucifer: Alright then.
With one swing of his own stick, the fallen chandelier disappears and starts to sing the song, Hell's Greatest Dad to Charlie.
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As song ends, everyone in the hotel were perplexed of their new house guest in the front. None of them spoke until Y/N breaks the ice with a question.
Y/N: Who?
Mimzy: Didn't you just hear me? Why is everybody gawking? Is it cuz I'm adorable?
Alastor: Mimzy!
Mimzy: Alastor! Sweetie, Doll-face, So good to see you! How've you been? Good? Good.
Mimzy and Alastor hug each other.
Mimzy: Listen, I was in the neighbourhood. I heard you were staying at this ritzy slob factory, so I figured I'd stop by and say hi! For old times sake.
Alastor: Of course, sweetheart! Everyone is welcome here!
Y/N: But...how do you two know each other?
Mimzy: Oh yeah, we go way back, ran in the same circles when we were alive. You know, this one used to frequent the club where I used to perform. He's the only one I knew who could pound whiskey like a sailor then keep up with me on the dance floor!
Alastor: Oh, quite a talent, this gal. Ho ho! You should've seen her in her hayday!
Mimzy: Hey, watch it, tall, dark and creepy! I'm still in my prime!
Mimzy spots Lucifer in the open, and was immediately infuriated with the sight of the King of Hell.
Mimzy: Oh, oh my stars! Is that Lucifer?
She pushes Pentious and Y/N out of the way.
Mimzy: Move it! Please to meet ya! Your highness. Alastor, you gotta earn a gal when she's in mixed company.
Lucifer: Charmed, I'm sure.
Alastor: As much as I'd love to catch up, Charlie and I have a tour to continue.
Lucifer heard this and takes his daughter by the arms before dragging her front.
Lucifer: I'm sure Charlie can handle showing me around.
Alastor appears in front of them.
Alastor: Nonsense!
He grabs Charlie and drags her forward.
Alastor: We started the hotel together, and we'll show it off together. Right, Charlie?
Alastor stops dragging Charlie so she can be the one to lead the tour for her father.
Charlie: Oh, right.
As Charlie leads on with Vaggie and Lucifer following behind, Alastor turns to Mimzy.
Alastor: Why don't you let the others help you settle in, and I'll be back before you know it.
And with that, Alastor leaves to follow the tour. Mimzy turns to the bar and walks up to get a drink.
Mimzy: So, where can a girl get a drink around here?
Husk doesn't like Mimzy's company and groans in irritation as he cleans a glass. Mimzy takes a seat and notices him.
Mimzy: My, my, is that Husker? Alastor still has you slinging hooch for him, I see. Classic! How've ya been, fur ball?
Husk: Good! Until five minutes ago.
Mimzy: Oh, don't tell me you're not happy to see me! You might hurt my feelings!
While Husker gets a drink for Mimzy, she turns to Niffty who was looking for the bugs that were scattering on the floor.
Mimzy: Hey Niffty, whatcha been up to, girlie?
Niffty: Fighting bugs.
Mimzy: And uh, how's that going for ya?
Niffty turns to one of the bug she sees.
Niffty: They're winning,
Niffty sadistically pulls out a large knife with a insane smile.
Niffty: But not for long.
Mimzy: Uh huh...
Soon a glass was given to her.
Mimzy: Thanks, pussy cat!
Husk: Oh, fuck you.
As Husk leaves the bar, Angel, Y/N, and Pentious takes up a seat right next to her.
Y/N: So, you and Alastor are...friends?
Mimzy: Well, that's your word, not mine, but I think it fits. Why so surprised?
Angel Dust: Well, we just didn't know he had any of those. He's been here a while and he's still a big, creepy mystery. What's his deal?
Mimzy: Well, you've probably heard the stories. He appeared in Hell suddenly, making a splash quicker than anyone had ever seen. At first, people wanted to dismiss him. but soon, overlords started going missing, and not small ones neither. We're talking heavy. hitters. No one knew what happened to them, until these strange radio broadcasts started going out. All you could hear were screams. Every time an overlord went missing, there'd be a new voice screaming in the broadcast! That's when Alastor revealed himself as the radio demon, and anyone who dared to mess with him... *chuckles* well, let's just say, his broadcasts never lacked new voices.
Mimzy begins her tale by making a short flashback story of how Alastor came to be. In the Dark Age of the Industrial Revolution, a shodowy demon is seen holding a drink, which Alastor Takes out of his hand, in the next scene, Demons are seen dismissing him as another sinner, but then, in a dark alley, an unnamed Overlord is cornered by a sinister-looking Alastor, before it cuts to a female overlord, presumably Alastor's next victim. One by one, more overlord Demons disappeared, leaving only Alastor to reign supreme over all the others. Then, a radio tower sends neon green signal waves all over hell.
The flashback story ends to the present where Mimzy was concluding her tale of Alastor before getting back to being nonchalant about him
Mimzy: That's the story most people know, but underneath it all... he's a total sweetie! Put on some jazz and pour a couple fingers of rye and he becomes a kitten!
As Mimzy concludes her story, Angel, Y/N and Pentious were spooked by Alastor's dark history in hell while Mimzy doesn't seemed bothered by their disturbance.
Y/N: I'm gonna...check on the tour.
Y/N quickly got up and ran off.
Mimzy: Oh, stop with the looks. He hasn't done any of that in a while. Husk, can I get another one of these?
Mimzy realized that Husk is nowhere in the bar or in the lobby, much to her annoyance..
Mimzy: Oh what the fuck.
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In the creepy dark hallways, Charlie was showing her father about the interiors of the hotel.
Charlie: So, once we have the proof that redemption is possible, this whole hotel will be full of demons waiting to check out into heaven! We just need a little time to prove it. The sharing circles haven't been working as fast as I hoped.
While Charlie was in the middle of explaining everything to her father, Husk calls his owner from out of nowhere.
Husk: Hey, boss. Can I have a word?
Alastor stops and twists his head 180 degrees to have his face turn to him before his body rotates.
Alastor: What is it?
Husk: You and I know both know Mimzy only shows up when she needs something. That bitch is trouble, and who knows what kind of demon she fucked with to come running to you this time?
Alastor: it's nothing I can't handle. Don't worry Husker. Who in their right mind would cross me?
Husk: I mean, you've been gone for a while, and it's not like anybody knows why.
Alastor: They don't need to know, and don't worry your fuzzy little head about it.
Alastor rubs Husk's ears which angers him.
Husk: You may own my soul, but I'm not your fucking pet!
Alastor: But you are! Haha!
Alastor turns around to join back with the tour.
Husk: Big talk for someone who's also on a leash.
Alastor immediately halts after hearing this, his eyes turned into radio dials. The lights in the hallway flickered from his anger rising. Slowly, Alastor looks over his shoulder to Husk.
Alastor: Aha, what did you say?
Before Husk could even respond, a green chain pulls his neck before Husk was forced down. The demon realizes what he's done and tries to come up with an excuse.
Husk: uhh, nothing! I, uhm...
Husk didn't know how to respond as Alastor slowly approaches him with the green chain twirling from his mic-stick. The more he steps closer, the lights flickers on and off from his anger.
Alastor: If you ever say that again, I will tear your soul apart and broadcast your screams for every other disrespectful wretch who dares to question me!
Alastor's threat makes Husk shiver in fear when he realizes he had crossed too far with him.
Husk: Understood.
The lights turn back to normal, and Alastor is back to his old jolly good self.
Alastor: Lovely. Good talk, my good man! Always nice to catch up.
Alastor leaves the shaking Husk on the floor. Husk was too scared to even move, and was left shivering in fear.
Y/N was down a corridor. He had heard everything. He trembled nervously and proceeded to take a different route to find Charlie.
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Back to the tour, Vaggie was taking her turn explaining more about the hotel's role to redeeming demons so they can go to Heaven, most notably Angel Dust.
Vaggie: And we've been able to find almost all of Angel Dust's drug stashed... almost.
Charlie: So, once that's out of the way, it should be much smoother sailing!
Lucifer: Well that certainly is, uhh... is something.
Y/N walked onto the balcony. He immediately hugged Charlie.
Charlie: Oh! Y/N? Are you ok?
Charlie looked at his face and noticed that he looked white as a ghost in like he'd seen something terrifying.
Y/N: Alastor.
Vaggie: Fuck. What did he do?
Y/N just hugged Charlie. Vaggie looked at him worried.
Y/N: Just saw Alastor talking to Husk about their deal. It was...unsettling.
Charlie patted Y/N on the back and kissed his cheek. Y/N wanted to describe more, but was also thinking about his survival. He didn't wanna end up as a scream in radio.
Lucifer: Alastor often do this?
Vaggie: Kinda.
Charlie kept hugging Y/N. She began whispering a song to him.
Charlie: There there. Feel better?
Y/N nodded his head as he hid his face in Charlie's shoulder. Charlie smiled and patted his back. She kissed his cheek.
Charlie: So, what do you think?
Lucifer: About what?
Charlie: The hotel.
Lucifer: Oh! Yes! It does look much better now, doesn't it? But you know, I think this railing needs work, one good push and you'd just go right over the edge! Whoopie! Bye bye!
Y/N: I...was thinking the same thing.
Charlie: What? No, no, the plan, Dad! What do you think about the plan of using the hotel to help sinners?
Now matter how much Lucifer hates to admit it, he wants Charlie to get one thing straight about what her plans are going.
Lucifer: Alright, I mean, look, I love that you want to see the best in people, these sinners, no offense Y/N, they're just the worst. I don't know how much you can realistically expect from them, and Heaven? Hohooo boy, Heaven, is not exactly as carefree as you might think. They have rules, lots of rules, and they aren't very open minded as you'd hope.
Y/N: But...never mind.
Charlie: These are our people, Dad, I... I have to try!
Lucifer: Our "people" Charlie, are awful! They got gifted free will and look what they did with it! Everything's terrible! I just don't want you to put yourself on the line for people like—
Lucifer was interrupted when a loud thud shakes the hotel, rocking the three of them on the balcony. Y/N let out a scream and clung onto Charlie.
Vaggie: Geez! What now?!
Lucifer: Well, like that.
To prove his point, Lucifer gesture to a dozens of loan shark demon mafia on the ground holding a battering ram. The loan shark mafia were armed to the teeth with guns, melee weapons, and a battering ram as they ram the front door open. The leader of the loan shark mafia looks up at the balcony.
Loan shark: Mimzy! We know you're in there you lousy bitch!
Y/N: Why does that not surprise me?
Inside, the lobby, Mimzy realizes that the loan shark mafia found her and cartoonishly goes down in a sheepish wince, now already busted.
Mimzy: Oh shit.
A portal opens up by Lucifer and all four of them return to the lobby as the loan shark mafia continues to ram the front door.
Vaggie: Que Carajo?! (What the fuck?!)
Charlie: What's going on?!
Y/N: Why are they attacking?!?
Mimzy: I maaaaaay be in trouble with some loan sharks. I may or may not have borrowed 50 grand from—Eep!
Scared, Mimzy cowards behind the bar counter to hide before peeking up to Charlie and Vaggie.
Loan shark: You better come out!
Mimzy: And I may have also stolen a car... and crashed it... into the loan shark's girlfriend, but that bitch had it coming!
Y/N: Oh god...we're fucked!
Before Charlie and Vaggie could even respond, the windows and the walls were barraged with fireballs from the outside. The windows crashed and the floors are meteored with the fireballs.. Charlie and Vaggie screamed as more fireballs came raining on them. Niffty was horrified that the windows were destroyed after cleaning it so long ago. Angel Dust scoots back to his seat after a fireball nearly hits him.
Niffty: My windows!
Pentious realized what was happening while he was still holding his baked cookies.
Sir Pentious: Ah! We're under siege! Ah! Take cover!
Y/N's hands trembled slightly as his breath quickened, his chest tightening with each passing moment. His mind felt like a whirlwind of overwhelming sensations and thoughts, threatening to engulf him in a storm of emotions. He struggled to hold back the rising tide of panic, but it was like trying to dam a river with his bare hands.
Sensory stimuli bombarded him from all directions, the cacophony of noise, the harshness of the lights, the overwhelming pressure of the situation weighing down on him like a suffocating blanket. His heart raced in his chest, his thoughts becoming disjointed and fragmented as he fought to maintain control.
Everyone in the hotel scrambles in panic and defense as more fireballs fall down on them. Charlie dodges one of the fireballs close to her. Niffty was nearly crushed by one fireball before Angel picks her up, shocked.
Vaggie: Look out!
Angel Dust: What the fuck?!
Y/N: What's happening?!?
Angel throws Niffty out of the way, but she scurries around all over the lobby while Lucifer remains composed, oblivious to their dire situation. The lobby was on fire from the fireballs. Husk tries to put out the fire close to his bar, stomping on it in anger while Mimzy hides behind the counter. Angel runs for cover, and Pentious can be heard screaming as fireballs meteor through the windows. While everyone finds some cover, Lucifer gives Charlie a lecture that makes her angry enough to where her left eye twitches.
Lucifer: You see? This is exactly what I'm talking about Charlie. You build something nice, you invite people in and offer them everything and they just bring violence and chaos to your doorstep. It doesn't matter how well intentioned you are, they're always going to disappoint you.
Y/N was curled up on the floor rocking back and forth, unaware that falling debris was about to crush him.
Sir Pentious: Y/N! Come along!
Pentious grabs Y/N before debris nearly crush him.
Pentious tossed Y/N to Charlie. Charlie looked at him and noticed he was on the verge of a meltdown, it had been five months since his last one.
Charlie: Y/N. Hey? It's ok. I got you.
Charlie pulled Y/N into a tight hug, her arms wrapped securely around him as she hugged his head against her chest.
With practiced ease, she maneuvered around the flying fireballs, her movements fluid and precise as she shielded Y/N from harm.
Charlie: I've got you. You're safe here with me. Just focus on my voice, and on the sound of my heartbeat. Everything else will fade away.
Vaggie appears with her spear ready at arms.
Vaggie: All of you! Get to a safe distance, I'll take care of this.
Before Vaggie could go out to deal with the mafia, Alastor appears out of nowhere and places a hand on Vaggie's spear to lower it.
Alastor: No, my dear, leave it to me. It's time I remind everyone why I am here.
Charlie: Y/N, you might wanna take cover.
Upon saying those sentence, Alastor turns demonic with his eyes turning to a radio dial. Mimzy pops up from the counter.
Mimzy: Oh, finally! Took you long enough!
Alastor goes into his demonic form as a green aura lights up from the outside. The mafia outside were just about to reload theri catapult when they notices the eerie greenish glow before Alastor turns to his sinister demon form.
Alastor: A reminder to all, not to mess with the radio demon!
Y/N: His radio voice makes this relaxing.
With Alastor now in his demon form, he expands his tentacle tendrils outside where one smashes the catapult, the other killing several of the mafia gangsters. The remaining gangsters panic at the sight of the radio demon's magic.
Mimzy: Yeah!
Alastor's body grows larger and limbs become longer before exiting the front door with a sinister unmoving grin.
Alastor: I will devour each and every one of you!
Alastor heads out to massacre the mafia for attacking the hotel. As he exits the front door, Mimzy, Charlie, and Lucifer come out to watch the bloodbath. Charlie was totally appalled that Alastor is truly terrifying and maliciously monstrous. Lucifer nodded once to make his point. From the back point of view from the camera, Lucifer lectures Charlie about the sinners while Alastor devours and kills the mafia outside.. Body parts spread all over the front door, while Lucifer was oblivious to the mess.
Lucifer: Mhm, you see? What did I tell you? Charlie, sinners are violent psychopaths who are hell bent on causing as much pain and destruction as they can. There's really no point in trying.
Charlie: Dad! Stop! He's defending this hotel! It may be a bit more sadistic than I'd hoped, but he's doing it for me! How come he can have faith in me but my own father can't?
Nearby, behind the turned table, Angel, Y/N, Pentious, and Husk saw the melodrama that was occurring between Lucifer and Charlie.
Angel Dust: Ooh, drama.
Excited, Angel gets out a bucket of popcorn to watch the scene unfold. Husk also picks up a handful of popcorn to eat.
Outside, Alastor has finished massacring the mafia as he shrinks back down to his usual self, now satisfied that he's killed a lot of demons today.
Alastor: Oh, I missed getting to let off steam!
Mimzy checks outside if the coast was clear before approaching to Alastor.
Mimzy: Oh, Alastor! What a fantastic show! Bravo! As always. Thanks for helping lil' old me out of a tougher spot, you're always such a pal!
A railroad debris falls close to Mimzy, making her back away in surprise.
Mimzy: Oops. Heheh... sorry about the mess, but I'm sure the little bug can take care of it for you.
Alastor: I think you should go Mimzy, now.
Mimzy: Oh pff, Alastor, you're such a kidder you! Haha, you are so funny!
Alastor: I mean it. You deliberately brought danger to this place just to have me clean up your mess. I can't have that here.
Mimzy: But you love taking care of me! You don't actually give a shit about this tacky place, do ya? Come on, I know you.
Mimzy pokes his chest with every word in the sentence.
Mimzy: You *pokes his chest* heartless *pokes* son- *pokes* of- *pokes* a- *pokes* bitch~
Alastor casually moves her finger away. He moves around Mimzy before standing in front of her with his microphone stick placed in front.
Alastor: You are welcome if you actually want to give redemption a shot, but I think we both know that's not really your style, so you need to leave.
Mimzy: Fine! Who needs you? Have fun with your little princess and your little hotel! See if I care!
Insulted and offended, Mimzy turns around and flips Alastor off before walking away.
Husk was rather amused before turning back to the melodrama between Charlie and Lucifer, now with a bucket of popcorn of his own. Angel has his, but he also has a drink to go along with it. Y/N was sitting in a chair with 3-D glasses, a drink, and box of candy. Pentious was holding a TV guide by Vox.
Angel Dust: This is really getting good.
In a heartfelt scene, Lucifer retreats to the lobby while Charlie follows him behind.
Charlie: Dad, just... help me.
Lucifer: I... I can't.
Charlie: Why can't you?
Lucifer: Charlie! You don't understand. Heaven never listens! They didn't listen to me, they won't listen to you!
Charlie: You don't know that!
Lucifer: I do!
With tears filling his eyes, Lucifer begins to express his feelings through a song, More Than Anything.
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As the song ends, Lucifer and Charlie returns to the lobby after traveling across the dimension to a mystical place. Pentious was teary after seeing the sweet tendered moment between the father and the daughter.
Sir Pentious: Aww, that was ssssweet.
Y/N cried and got out of his chair, and began clapping. Angel Dust patted his back.
Lucifer: Ok, I can get you the meeting but once you're in Heaven, I won't be able to go with you. Will you be ok?
Charlie: I'll be fine.
Lucifer: That's my girl. Good luck kiddo.
And with that, Lucifer turns into a violet red mist before disappearing away from the lobby. Vaggie comes over to talk to Charlie with uncertainty.
Vaggie: This next part is going to be scary. Are you ready?
Charlie: I'm ready, cuz you'll be with me.
Vaggie looks reluctant, hoping she does not mean 'physically being in heaven'
Vaggie: In spirit, right?
Charlie: In Heaven!
Vaggie: Yay...
Vaggie's face winced at the thought of going to Heaven and tells that it was not going to be a very good thing, especially when her face saids, "Shit..."
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(This should hopefully make up for the lack of Y/N x Charlie in this chapter.)
Later that night, after a hot shower, Y/N, and Charlie were getting ready for bed. Vaggie was in the bath. Y/N made really good hot baths. He always got a lot of hot water, salts, and bubbles in the water.
Y/N: Hey, Charlie? What... what do you think your dad thought of me?
Charlie's expression softened as she considered Y/N's question, her gaze thoughtful as she searched for the right words.
Charlie: I think he saw what I see in you, He saw someone kind-hearted, compassionate, and sweet. And most importantly, he saw someone who makes me happy.
Y/N blushed and smiled. Charlie kissed his cheek. She held his hand.
Y/N: Charlie? Why do you love me? You saw how I acted when we were attacked, and back at the TV station awhile back. You know how I am.
Charlie squeezed Y/N's hand gently.
Charlie: I love you because you're you. I love the way you see the world, with all its complexities and beauty. I love your kindness, your compassion, and your unwavering loyalty. I love the way you make me laugh, even in the darkest of times. But most of all, I love you for simply being you—unique, imperfect, and utterly perfect in every way.
Y/N's smile, tinged with emotion, illuminated his face as he pulled Charlie into a tender embrace.
Charlie hugged back and kissed his cheek. She smiled playfully at him.
Charlie: Your turn. What do you love about me!
Y/N's nerves fluttered as Charlie playfully posed the question, his mind racing to find the right words to express the depth of his feelings.
Y/N: Well, um, I, uh... I love... everything. I love your kindness and your... your laughter. I love the way you, um, see the world, and... and how you always, um, believe in me, even when I don't believe in myself.
His voice wavered slightly as he struggled to articulate his thoughts, his hands fidgeting nervously at his sides. But despite his uncertainty, the sincerity in his words shone through, a reflection of the genuine affection he felt for Charlie.
Y/N: I... I just love... you.
Charlie's eyes softened with tenderness as she listened to Y/N's heartfelt words, her heart swelling with love for him. She reached out to gently cup his cheek, her touch reassuring and affectionate.
Charlie: Thank you. That means more to me than you'll ever know.
With a soft smile, she leaned in to press a tender kiss against his forehead.
Feeling the warmth of Charlie's embrace, Y/N's smile widened, a sense of contentment washing over him as he nestled closer to her. His exhaustion began to catch up with him, his eyelids growing heavy with weariness.
As he let out a soft yawn, Charlie's gentle touch brushed through his hair, a soothing sensation that eased the tension from his weary frame. With each stroke of her hand, he felt himself relaxing further, his breathing slowing into a steady rhythm.
Wrapped in the comfort of her embrace, he felt a sense of peace wash over him, his worries and cares melting away in the presence of her love.
Charlie: Beautiful Dreamer, wake unto me,
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for thee;
Sounds of the rude world heard in the day,
Lull'd by the moonlight have all passed away!
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song,
List while I woo thee with soft melody;
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, out on the sea,
Mermaids are chanting the wild Lorelei;
Over the stream let vapors are borne,
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn.
Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart,
E'en as the morn on the stream let and sea;
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart,
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
Beautiful dreamer, awake unto me!
As Charlie began to sing, her voice was a gentle melody that filled the air with warmth and comfort. Y/N listened, feeling the soothing cadence of her song wash over him like a soft embrace.
With each note, he felt himself drifting deeper into sleep, the sound of Charlie's voice lulling him into a peaceful slumber.
Y/N: Your singing is making me sleepy.
Charlie: That's the idea.
Y/N: Can...I have a...kiss?
Charlie's heart skipped a beat at his request, her own eyes sparkling with love as she leaned in towards him. With a tender smile, she pressed her lips gently against his, a sweet and tender kiss.
Y/N blushed brightly. He meant like a kiss on the cheek, but this felt much better. He kissed back lovingly and held her close to him.
As they parted, Y/N's face was illuminated with a soft glow, a contented smile playing on his lips.
Charlie laid down in bed with him and pulled the covers over them, and Y/N's weighted blanket over him, and he fell asleep.
Vaggie: That was adorable.
Charlie turned to Vaggie with a soft smile, her eyes reflecting the love she felt for Y/N.
Charlie: Thanks. He needed the extra cuddles tonight.
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Trivia
Uncle Dominic is based off of Alastor.
The opening is a fun little nod to the Alastor and Lucifer fight.
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