Cool collab piece done together with @anormaladn , based on one of the chapters from the manga Drifting Dragons. They did the badass lineart and I did the coloring and rendering. I had a blast with it, that's for sure! :]
This idea came to me after I remembered in the old prequel comic where Angel Dust met Charlie and Vaggie stating he charges extra for women. I imagine that Val makes him service female clients or on camera so this came to mind. Further clarification that Angel Dust is still completely gay, he just sleeps with ladies for money sometimes and doesn’t enjoy it a bit just part of the job. Trigger Warnings: Domestic Violence, mentions of SA, attempted SA, Violence, Valentino, threats of Blackmail, classism, murder, genocide.
March 1974, it was a normal night in Pentagram city in the Pride ring. While other parts were undergoing turf wars and various other commonalities in the home of sinners. Though in a fancy part of town it was kept away, within a high end Hotel Restaurant Dante’s Inferno a woman in a nice dress was at the bar nursing a drink. Charlie Morningstar Princess of Hell was not having a great night. Her family had noticed she hadn’t dated anyone in a while and asked if they’d be interested in at least meeting some people. After thinking it over Charlie agreed cause at least it’d be a bit of fun. She’d arrived for her 7th date that month with a man Lilith had brought up. He was an up and coming Goetia who looked like an eagle. While it started off well with him being nice, even if the princess didn’t see a future they could still have fun, it was soon ruined when they brought up his ex who cheated on them and breaking down into hysterical sobs. After calming him down and helping him realise he wasn’t ready to date yet along with recommending therapy, the princess got him in a taxi home. So now she was drinking Beelzejuice mixed with whiskey, cause that was still one of her better dates out of the 6 other men, women and people she’d seen that month. Overall Charlie just wanted to have some fun and end her long dry spell. That’s when she noticed a rather well dressed handsome Spider sinner across the bar.
Angel Dust was having a stressful night. His new boyfriend Valentino had convinced him they could be a massive star and thus started working in their porn studio. The Spider didn’t actually mind it though the Moth had been so stressed at building his brand they’d started losing their temper or being short though he always apologised later, saying he knew Angel Dust could be the biggest star in Hell and wanted to make it happen they just cared a lot. That was why the spider was in this fancy Hotel, Val had convinced him to build his brand word of mouth from regular people was a great way too. They were less fond of this but were convinced by some kind words from the moth. The mediocre sex he often had wasn’t too bad, though he could at least find some pleasure. The real issue was that Val also told him to sleep with women to double his audience, arguing it was no different than screwing a guy who finished after a minute. That obviously led to an argument where the Moth really lost his temper before claiming he just wanted to help their career and make them the star they deserved that the Spider reluctantly agreed. They just cared a lot. This was why shortly after said argument Angel Dust was in a fancy Hotel looking for a rich screw, ideally a guy who knew how to fuck or at least a rich girl who couldn’t tell he was faking and waiting for it to end. They didn’t notice the well dressed woman across the bar.
Charlie watched as the Spider tried propositioning a sinner before being rejected. While using the services of an escort or prostitute wasn’t something she’d normally consider, their long dry spell and having the king of Lust as an uncle gave her an open view about it. As long as they were willing and enjoyed themselves plus paid well it was all good. Though the idea he was gay crossed her mind, the princess quickly decided to approach him and proposition him without talking about payment 1st, that way he wouldn’t feel pressured to agree and would only be doing so cause he wanted to . Mind made up Charlie got up and walked over to him.
Angel Dust noticed the Lady walking over to him. Even if he was gay they could still notice if a woman was pretty and she definitely was, beautiful even. It became apparent she wasn’t used to this kind of thing, poor girl was blushing and stumbling over her words. The Spider took pity on her, using his acting skills. They got close to her, started flirting by saying she was cute and the prettiest gal here tonight. That had her blushing even more before Angel Dust said they knew why she came over so what do they want. Charlie managed to ask if he was available for the night. The Spider responded by acting flattered a pretty gal like her would wanna spend the night with a common whore like him especially considering it was obvious she had money, before asking how much she thought he was worth. Upon seeing her pull out a stack of cash and hearing 100 G’s Angel Dust realised he made the right choice. Getting back into the role he told them to put the money away and introduced himself, as did Charlie. After a bit more flirting the princess led him to the reception desk to get a room. The journey there and the elevator the Spider used his extra arms to further hear things up. By the time they made it to the penthouse bedroom Angel Dust was carrying Charlie while their tongues were down their throats. Putting her down he headed to the bathroom to get ready.
In the bedroom Charlie was stripping down and going over everything in her head. She thought about condoms or birth control before remembering she couldn’t catch STD/I’s while sinners were sterile so didn’t need to worry about pregnancy. So instead the Princess focused on making tonight good for both of them, along with a magical message to her parents saying she was fine and would tell them how the date went in the morning before trying to lay on the bed seductively.
Angel Dust for his part was in the bathroom getting ready. After stripping he took out his ladies kit. After doing a line of the coke baggy witching he swallowed 2 fast acting long lasting Viagra’s. Once they’d take effect he looked in the mirror, putting the mask of an excited partner instead of a tired hooker and exited.
Several hours later Charlie was finally exhausted enough to fall asleep, which Angel Dust was happy for. Though unfortunately she was a cuddler. After wriggling free and replacing himself with a pillow the Spider got his clothes back on and the cash, though considering she’d not only been nice but checked if he was enjoying it decided to show some kindness. Angel Dust put the blanket over Charlie, placed her clothes on the bedside table and left a note thanking them for being a great client. Before leaving he also put the do not disturb sign on the door so they wouldn’t get woken up by the staff.
Charlie woke up alone the next morning. While she understood a lot of Sex Workers didn’t stay after finishing, she still wanted to give them breakfast for such a great job though the thank you note helped. The Princess got up and after calling her parents to send the limo ordered room service. Once they’d take effect meal was finished she had a shower and then got dressed. A quick checkout later the princess was soon on her way home.
Unbeknownst to her or the Spider, something thought inconceivable had taken root after that night.
A month after their encounter Charlie is visiting her Aunt Belphegor. Their palace is just like she remembered, candles that release calming scents, cushions, plush couches and chairs spread throughout perfectly fitting for the home of the sin of Sloth. The princess finds the Sheep asleep on her throne, more a large soft cushion than a chair sleeping away as you’d expect. Though upon hearing her voice they open their drowsy eyes while slowly but sweetly greeting their beloved niece. Charlie smiles apologising for dropping in unannounced, though their aunt doesn’t care glad to see them. Though upon hearing it’s because they aren’t feeling well Belphegor becomes 100% immediately asking what’s wrong before carrying them to her medical suite. The princess states it’s nothing serious she just notices some strange things, clarifying that she’s been feeling fatigued, her boobs are more tender and nauseous in the mornings listing off a few more that make the sheep think of only one thing, though decides to verify 1st.
After placing Charlie on the examination table Bel asks if she’s done or eating anything recently. Aside from maybe a new cafe 2 weeks ago everything’s been completely routine. The Sheep asks Charlie to lie back while she uses her magic to examine her. Through this the Sin is able to check every part of their niece which turn up as normal, except for 1 specific area. Her womb. Belphegor takes a moment to process this information, having to hide her face when she asks the princess if they’ve had sex recently, which a blushing Charlie admits about a month ago curious/confused. Thus with a gentle smile on her face the Sheep looks her in the eye and announces she’s pregnant.
There’s a full minute of silence as Charlie digests that information before screaming out a loud WHAT in shock before starting to pace around the room. Understanding how much of a shock it can be Bel gives her some space before asking their niece about the father, becoming uneasy seeing them freeze before saying it can’t be them. As a ball of ice cold fear settles in their stomach the sheep asks the princess if the encounter was non-consensual wrapping her hands around theirs trying to appear outwardly calm, while internally she’s planning to track the fuck who violated their beloved Charlie and make their moments waking or asleep torment for all eternity. The sin lets out a sigh of relief upon hearing that no it was a consensual encounter, just that there’s no way it should’ve been from that. Belphegor is confused till their niece reveals it was a sinner, understanding their confusion. This causes the sheep to take a moment before admitting she has had a theory for some time that while sinners can’t reproduce with each other or Hellborn, it could be possible with Heavenly creatures. As Charlie is half Angel via Lucifer it seems like they have proven that theory, though that’s not exactly comforting to the Princess in question for obvious reasons. Less so when their aunt starts excitedly talking about the avenue of research it opens up and the paper she could write on it, though clarifies only with their nieces permission of course which they’re grateful for even though it means it won’t happen. Realising theyre starting to get anxious again Belphegor hugs Charlie into her chest, the softness of their wool and it scent helping to calm them down again before asking if she wants this baby, as while they have mentioned wanting children and to be a mother several times this situation isn’t likely what she had in mind. The Princess explains she does, but feels like she should try and find their father to check if wants to be in their life. The Sin simply asks if she remembers their name and appearance, smirking at their niece revealing he was a prostitute reminding her she gets called by Ozzy often to check up on some of his partners so is unfazed by that. Bel simply calls up some of her people and orders them to gather information on a Spider sinner named Angel Dust who is a sex worker ASAP. While they wait offers Charlie lunch, reminding them that she has to keep up with meals as she’s eating for 2 now something that makes their niece give a warm smile.
Barely 2 hours later the pair are looking at the report Bel’s people gathered. Charlie is impressed they were so quick, their aunt points out that while her sin is Sloth, when their queen calls her subjects can be very quick. As the sheep goes over the report she finds more and more that displeases then worries her. They thus share that Angel Dust is not only a sex worker but an up and coming porn star who has predilection for hardcore drugs & alcohol with a reputation for violence dating back to his arrival in the 40s. Charlie feels a bit of guilt upon hearing he’s gay, realising that despite her efforts she still had sex with a man who couldn’t enjoy it whatsoever. Bel further reveals that his boss/boyfriend Valentino is an on the rise overlord focusing on Sex Work/ Pornography, already having a reputation for a terrible temper, abusive behaviour and just overall scum. After letting their niece absorb this information Belphegor states they can’t even tell the Spider about let alone allow them to be in the baby’s life. Charlie starts to protest till Bel brings up 2 points. 1: if it gets out who their father is, even if the family will accept them, to many others they’ll just be a whores bastard and could hurt their claim on the throne especially when they have other siblings. 2. Based on what they’ve seen this man is not only unfit to be a father, but he’s likely blackmail them for money to keep it quiet or his boss would do the sake if not for sexual favours or force her to perform in his pornography. This the only way to not only protect Charlie but the baby.
There’s a silence as the princess ruminates over what her aunt said before agreeing she right. Despite that Belphegor can see her niece is getting upset so hugs her once again to calm her down asking if she’s ok. Charlie admits she’s scared about raising the baby alone, though their aunt reminds her that she won’t be as the entire family will be there for them like always. This calms the princess down and thanks her aunt for their help with sheep smiling gently reminding them she’s the one who pulled them from Lilith and saw them take her 1st breath, there’s nothing she wouldn’t do for them. Though the sin herself turns anxious before asking that as she was responsible for all of the queens pregnancy check ups and as stated delivered Charlie, would they be ok if she did the same. The princess smiled stating it would be an honour, earning her more wool in the face.
Until early evening the pair go over several important details: advice for how to tell the King and Queen they’re going to be grandparents, prenatal appointments & checkups, what to do and avoid over the next 8 months. The one bit of information Charlie is most grateful for is that as Lilith was created before Eve she wasn’t affected by her punishment of childbirth being painful, so neither will they just feel tired from the effort. They only stop when the princess points out she can tell how exhausted her Aunt is from being up so long so tells them to get some sleep. Belphegor doesn’t even finish her thank you before collapsing straight onto the floor, in a deep slumber. Charlie left after dragging them onto their throne and kissing their forehead, hopping in the limo home.
By the time she’s back her parents are already in bed, so no questions they aren’t ready to answer. Arriving in her room Charlie immediately begins to change for bed, tired due to the revelations of the day and their condition. Upon getting into bed her Goat Bois who’d driven her home and their cyclops cat KeeKee join her, the trio nestled near her belly. Realising they already knew about the baby due to how much more affectionate and protective they were, especially Razzle & Dazzle who went dragon mode on a butler just cause he got too close. Charlie gave them all scritches thanking them for protecting her and the baby. She soon turned in for the night, the trio still nestled around her middle guarding their charge and her child.
The next morning Charlie woke up her usual energy supplemented by her anxiety about telling their parents. Having a long shower and drying off before getting dressed the Princess remembered what Belphegor said, just be direct and tell them. While still nervous this gave them the focus to leave her room, Goats and Cat following close behind.
Breakfast that morning was an interesting affair. The Royal couple asked why their daughter had been away for so long. Their claim to just be visiting Belphegor was accepted, though Lilith did sense something else was behind it. The pair also noticed Charlie was hungrier than usual, not only having seconds but requesting unique and outlandish combinations which wasn’t unheard of as she could have an appetite and did join Beelzebub in trying unique recipes. Once the plates were cleared away they both noticed that the Princess looked anxious, though before they could ask she requested they join her in their room.
The Royals and animal companions enter the princesses bedroom, her asking the Goat Bois to lock the door and parents to cast a silence charm so no one could hear them. That only made Lucifer and Lilith anxious about what it could be they wanted to talk about. Charlie takes a minute to steady herself before revealing she went to see Belphegor as they’d had some weird symptoms, that only made her parents openly worried till she said the 2 words: I’m pregnant. The room is so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Despite knowing they love her, the princess was worried both would be ashamed at her being a single mother with a child out of wedlock. That soon dispels when Lucifer and Lilith are happily embracing her, cheering that they’re going to be grandparents and are just so overjoyed. Once the hugs and kisses are done they ask the obvious question, who’s the father. Seeing her reluctance both jump to the same conclusion the sin of sloth did looking visibly relieved when Charlie states it was just a one night stand with a man she can’t really remember. Lucifer and Lilith quickly move on, the latter stating they need to discuss a few things. Along with the obvious like telling the sins asap they need to decide when to announce the baby, stating that anytime before it’s viable should be fine though that would just increase the rumours till then. On the issue of the father they can simply state he isn’t around, though that would mean a few fake hungry assholes would try to claim the title though checking promised they’d be dealt with. While they have plenty of details to go through, for now today is a happy day as the pair can look forward to their grandchild. They state that their daughter can use all her old baby stuff which she appreciates.
The family soon leave the bedroom in very happy moods and head to Lucifers office to reminisce about Charlie’s childhood and plans for the future. Lilith meanwhile texts the sins letting them know to attend an important meeting. The 3 spent the day going through photo albums, telling stories about the Queens pregnancy and the princesses infant/toddler years along with having lunch and dinner in there. By the time they turn in for bed Lucifer and Lilith walk Charlie to her room, the latter ordering Razzle and Dazzle to be on high alert just in case which they both saluted to. Before falling asleep that night the Princess spoke to her child, promising that no matter what they would have a big family that would adore them above anything else.
The next afternoon the Sins arrived just before lunch as requested by their brother and sister-in-law. After greetings were shared, very warm affectionate ones in Charlie’s case they got down to business. Lilith explaining that they called them here as their niece has something to tell them. Every one of the sins except Lucifer and Belphegor look at them curious as to why she’d call them here. After taking a moment Charlie announces the big news, she’s having a baby. There is a moment of silence before chaos erupts. The Princess soon finds herself pulled into various hugs by her overjoyed relatives, with Beelzebub, Asmodeus and even Satan despite his attempts to deny it are crying tears of joy. Though it quiets once the subject of the father comes up, as Charlie stating he won’t be involved causes a few to jump to negative conclusions though the Sheep jumps in stating it was simply a one night stand and their niece simply can’t remember who he is along with no interest in finding him. That calms the sins down, but leads to Leviathan and Mammon to be envious that Belphegor knew before them even if it made sense considering she was the family’s main Doctor. Discussion soon moved onto when they would be announcing it, the Queen explaining to the Princess she wouldn’t have to do anything as a spokesperson would be the one to actually deliver the news and the only thing they have to do is decide when. Charlie thinks about, choosing to announce it in a few days so it would be out of the way. The rest of the meeting continues till early evening lunch being served, plans being discussed. Though the princess refuses to have a celebration after the announcement, she agrees to do a baby shower and gender reveal as long as it’s just family which they all agree to the sins and her parents already thinking about what to gift their niece and her child. By the time they leave the Royals are exhausted with the 3 having dinner before an early bed time. They’ll certainly need the energy.
A few days later the announcement of Charlie’s pregnancy is read to a courtyard full of reporters and journalists in front of the Morningstar palace. The questions immediately start especially after it’s started that the princess doesn’t know who the father is and has no interest in finding them. The Legitimate news channels focus on what this could mean for the Royal family and what this new child could do in the future. Tabloid and other gutter media focus more on who the Father could be with wild rumours circulating that Charlie became pregnant at an orgy, that it was 1 of 100 men she screwed in Lust and other equally insulting/debased theories. While charlatans do come forward claiming it’s them, only tabloids cover stories like an Incubus sex worker claiming he spent a night with the princess or a Hellhound who had a quick fuck at one of Bees party’s, though the only legitimate candidates are seen as members of the nobility. Seviathan Von Eldritch her old high school ex is considered the primary candidate, though he explains they never actually slept together and along with just being friends hadn’t seen Charlie in over a year, though a few Goetia do put their names forward one particular boastful braggart adding salacious details. He soon disappeared after a visit from the sins so the other claimants quickly dropped their claims. Meanwhile a certain Spider sinner was watching this while his boyfriend/boss was discussing his new alliance with the TV overlord Vox, wondering who the dad could be.
Charlie generally talk it easy over the next few months attending her prenatal appointments with Belphegor with her parents, Lilith and Lucifer helped set up the room next to theirs as a nursery with all her old baby stuff. Though they did become a bit overprotective by giving her a new 12 strong bodyguard and 3 nurses to attend her at all times she left the palace, which they went along with knowing they just wanted her and the baby to be safe. At the occasions she attended thrown by her parents or the sins the most regular question asked was who the baby’s father was, she just start ignoring the question so they’d learn but the cycle repeated each time. One person that was actually pleasant during this time was Carmilla Carmine. She was a fallen Angel who’d given birth to her twin daughters Clara & Odette, before making her name as an arms dealer, including the rare Angelic Steel kind while also being close another overlord Zestial along with being an old friend of the family. The matriarch gave her some advice and shared stories about her daughter’s infancy much to their embarrassment, though the princess appreciated them.
Thanks to Belphegors powers she was able to confirm the baby was a girl. Charlie didn’t care what the gender was but it helped her focus on things like the name, decorations and clothes. They called the sins to the place so she could tell them alongside her parents. The reaction was as expected, they were overjoyed especially Lucifer and Lilith who were getting a granddaughter. The news was announced the next day with reactions varying. The legitimate news simply congratulated the Royal family, the tabloids and Goetia started wondering about who she might end up marrying despite they weren’t even born yet. Charlie for her part lay in bed rubbing their belly looking forward to meeting her little girl.
Around month 7 was when they had the baby shower, at Charlie’s request it was just family and close friends. After a delicious lunch and some conversation it was time for the gifts with the King and Queen going last. Asmodeus had made a blanket and pillow filled with his feathers so they would always be soft and warm. Belphegor gifted a candle that when lit would allow them to have a calm sleep and to also control their dreams, along with being enchanted to never lose wax. Beelzebub gifted a jar of never ending candy that could give whatever you want, though admitted it was for when they were older. Leviathan gifted a mobile that would create images of the ocean on the ceiling and walls to entertain them. Mammon’s was the most shocking as he gifted his future niece a full 1/10th of his wealth. Satan for his part had made a bracelet with the fang of a particularly ferocious beast, so they would know to never give up. Carmilla and her daughters forged a necklace from Angelic steel for when they were older. Zestial for his part had made a dress from black Spider Silk. Lilith for her part had made a music box depicting the King, Queen and the Princess that would play a calming lullaby for the baby. Lucifer for his part announced that he was adding a baby/toddler expansion to Lu Lu World so his granddaughter can enjoy the park with her mother. The princess is grateful for all the gifts and thanks everyone for their contributions. The party continued into evening only ending after a very filling dinner, Charlie returning to bed early tired thanks to the excitement and her condition though not before placing the gifts in a safe place.
As it nears the Princesses 9th month of pregnancy she’s attending her family’s usual end of year ball. Charlie is in a comfortable silk dress wearing comfortable shoes drinking orange juice sat at the high table with their parents and the sins who seek to be taking it in turns to dance, socialise and anything else they might do so someone is always with her. Thanks to her current condition the most she feels like doing is staying in her seat till it’s time for an early night. Ozzy, Levi, Bee and Lilith make it more tolerable by cracking jokes or telling stories about some of the guests. It’s going well till King Paimon makes an appearance. After his usual greetings he asks if Charlotte is looking for a husband, as he has a son who would not only be perfect but could give her many more legitimate children. There’s a silence as nobody can believe the stupidity or audacity to ask for a marriage when the Princesses parents have made it know they aren’t doing that and implying their grandchild/child is not legitimate from being born out of wedlock. Vassago not wanting a bloodbath pulls them away while congratulating Charlie on their pregnancy. The party soon returns to normal with the Royals and sins agreeing to keep him far from their princess and her daughter. Despite that she continues to have a good time before retiring to bed early that night.
It was the 3rd of January 1975. After an enjoyable New Years celebration the Morningstar palace was still full as Belphegor wanting to be close as Charlie’s due date got closer had moved in temporary. This was followed by the rest of the sins wanting to meet their new great niece asap, so the palace was much livelier than usual especially as Mammon had to be stopped from stealing anything he liked or Satan burning it down in one of his rages. But it would soon get even more chaotic.
At 5am that morning Charlie Morningstar was awoken by a strange sensation in her chest, upon opening her eyes she understood why. Their water had broken. Less than a moment later Belphegor had arrived with her staff, giving orders while checking on and comforting their niece. Razzle and Dazzle who were already awake shot out of the room, returning a minute later with a panicked King and Queen who immediately went to their daughters side to comfort and support her, while the sheep focused on making sure mother and child were safe.
An hour of exhaustion and pushing ended with the sound of a baby’s cry. Once she was washed Bel handed them to Charlie, allowing them to hold her daughter. They mostly took after her mother, as the sheep explained their Angelic heritage made them the dominant parent aside from her eyes which were a cerise-pink and white hair. The princess absolutely adored her crying at being able to see them in person after all those months. Lucifer and Lilith both fawned over their granddaughter, though they did ask what their name would be. Charlie hadn’t revealed what it would be, but had decided on it not long after finding out she was going to have a girl. Angela Morningstar. The name does raise a few eyebrows but everyone assumes it’s to honour her grandfathers Angelic origins. Regardless he and her grandmother can’t help but love the name just as much as her. Belphegor pointed out that as both mother and child needed their rest, it would be best to let the sins meet her quickly before leaving the pair alone which the Princess agreed to.
The sins who’d been up anxious the last hour were overjoyed to meet & hold the newest addition to the family. Bee and Ozzy cried at how she loved their fur and feathers. Mammon argued he was the favourite cause he made her laugh with his bells. Leviathan argued she was after they liked the feel of her scales. Satan for his part was oddly quiet letting her rub into his chest thanks to his warmth before promising to murder anyone they asked him to. Bel despite having already met the baby smiled as she nuzzled and fell asleep in her wool. Once everyone had met her the King and Queen kicked every one out so Charlie and Angela could get something rest. The sheep handed Charlie a potion that ensure no matter how little sleep she got they would completely recover, adding it’s what she gave Lilith after her birth. The princess took it before drifting off after, Lucifer and Lilith staying to keep an eye on them. Its worth was proven as the baby soon demanded to be fed waking her mother up.
After some initial teething problems Charlie soon proved herself a devoted and loving mother to Angela with her parents and the sins assisting when needed. As the Princess didn’t have any duties she was able to focus solely on her little girl, allowing them to create a strong bond though Bel did point out it could lead to Angela becoming clingy, so suggested she leave them with family to let her get used to being away from them which Charlie admitted was fair.
The 1st big occasion with the new Princess was her introduction to the Nobility of Hell. The Morningstar’s were in their best, including Angela in the black dress Zestial had gifted her and her little black Helliron Tiara. It was mostly spent letting the various lords, princes and lesser kings like Paimon introduce themselves to the newest Morningstar, not realising a 3 month old doesn’t care or will remember their various titles or boasts. The Sins for their part mostly just took the time to spend with their nieces or take the baby so her mother could get a drink, eat or use the bathroom. The topics of future rages came up and were roundly rejected by the King, Queen and Princess though a few did need stronger rebukes. The most interesting part of the night was when Charlie saw her ex Seviathan. As usual they were friendly, the pair laughing over how some people thought he was the dad and him complimenting Charlie on his being a mother suits her. It’s ruined by Helsa appearing and being her usual self, but soon runs off indignant after Angela throws up on her. The princess doesn’t hesitate to tell her daughter what a good girl she was.
Not long after their introduction Charlie decided it was time for Angela to choose the toy that would become her closest friend and guardian. While Razzle and Dazzle did adore her, along with KeeKee, she wanted their daughter to have their own. So one day the Princess gathered all of the stuffed toys set already had or were gifts to the baby. Charlie then told Angela to pick her favourite as they would be their best friend and protector. Carrying her around the pile and relying on their noises to find the right one. They chose a large fluffy white spider toy with red letters called Webby. Wondering if it was due to some subconscious resemblance to her father, the princess shook it off and handed the stuffie to their daughter who immediately hugged it close letting out a happy squeal. Angela refused to go anywhere or sleep without it, much to the jealousy of the Goat Bois and cat.
As she grew Angela began to show her personality: she was a kind, sweet and intelligent though snarky, occasionally mischievous. This was shown when at 3 she managed to get into Liliths closet to try on her nicest dress and smeared her face in lipstick so expensive it costs most denizens of Hell a year’s pay. The Queen simply laughed at the sight as this the king and her mother, though she did apologise until being told they were replaceable. That picture of Angela still sits on all their bedside tables, including the sins much to her embarrassment.
At 3 they decided it was time to cross a big milestone. Lucifer used his magic to bring Angela’s spider toy Webby to life. The Spell wasn’t complicated for the king of Hell, soon the Spider was now walking and shooting web. The toddler loved it and she her as they’d been together since nearly the beginning. The pair were inseparable, with the Goat Bois and Cat warming up to their new companion.
By the time Angela was 4 she’d develop an interest in dancing, copying the moves of people she saw on TV or when her relatives took her to see live shows. That was why Charlie approached Carmilla who was a noted dancer if they’d teach them. The matriarch agreed. The young princess proved to be a prodigy under Carmilla gentle but firm teaching. She also picked up an interest in instruments like the piano and had a lovely singing voice following in her family’s footsteps, along with learning Spanish.
By the time their daughter was 5, old enough to attend school Charlie thought about her options. While she didn’t want her to be educated by tutors in the palace the prospect of sending them to one of the academy Goetia attended didn’t feel right either, considering the environment and expectations of behaviour. Instead the Princess decided to send Angela to a good public school. Lucifer wasn’t on board being anxious for her safety, but Lilith supported it as she believed would be good for their granddaughter to grow up with her people and understand them better, exactly what their daughter was thinking. Thus they searched and found a school that had great marks, safety and satisfaction ratings. It was called Gehenna Public in a nice neighbourhood of Imp city. It was a mixed grade school that covered kindergarten to High school in 4 buildings. While it wasn’t the richest they managed to provide everything the students and faculty needed with a few extras. Deciding to give it a look they asked for a meeting with the principal the next morning.
The 34 year Hellhound wasn’t expecting to see the Royal family just appear in her office, so after a near heart attack and grovelling before being told they wanted to tour the school to see if it was suitable for the princess to start attending next year. At that she did faint. After being woken up and confirming their request the principal offered to start the tour right away, though understanding they don’t want to broadcast their appearance the king cast an invisibility spell. Cue her secretary being confused that both doors opened on their own.
The tour confirmed what they’d heard. The students looked happy and engaged, the teachers looked passionate and caring plus the buildings themselves while not the newest were well maintained with lots of character. Back in their office after a quick discussion with even Lucifer being won over, Charlie announced Angela would be attending that September. The Principal was obviously happy to have helped, while also being terrified at the implications a royal attending their school brought, though forgot about it when she agreed with them those Goetia academy’s raise complete little shits, mentioning stories her cousin who’s a groundskeeper heard. After filling in the paperwork and saying goodbye, the poor woman pouted herself a shot praying it wouldn’t ruin her career or worse. Though felt much better when she received several checks for large donations to the school. Enough that she could not only update their equipment, renovate the buildings and build a new gymnasium along with a swimming pool.
Obviously Angela going to school was quite the emotional experience. The Princess was nervous at being around so many strange people and away from her family for so long. Charlie and Lucifer despite being heartbroken their little Duckling was growing up told her it would be great, she’d learn lots of things, make friends and have fun. The King managed to keep it together till the pair left giving him and Lilith a hug, the Queen comforting her weeping husband as the Limo drove away.
As the news of her attendance had been kept quiet, the sight of the Princess and her daughter at the school drop off was quite the shock. Despite her own sadness Charlie focused on hyping Angela up and giving her the confidence she needed before walking her to the door. After a final have a nice day she got back into the limo and cried until they were back at the palace. Her little girl was growing up.
Angela for her part had a great day. Her teacher was nice, she made a lot of friends and the classes were fun. Overall they were looking forward to the next day. Charlie was obviously happy they enjoyed it and along with her parents had their favourite for dinner. For their part the Princess had also been busy. Needing to fill their time that was once spent with Angela, she went to the library to read which should be easy considering how vast it was. There the librarian revealed that they’d gotten some new books in, one happened to catch her eye. It was a medical book that covered how childhood trauma can affect people in adulthood. She spent the next several hours till it was time to pick up her daughter reading it cover to cover. Before leaving she asked the Owl Goetia to gather other books like it for her, along with contacting Belphegor for similar. After putting their daughter to bed the princess returned to the library to start going through them, falling asleep in one.
Over the next week while their daughter enjoyed school, the mother read books that explained how childhood trauma can cause unhealthy and criminal behaviours in adulthood. That gave her something to consider.
On Saturday Charlie took Angela out to celebrate her 1st week of school. They went to her favourite places along with visiting the sins who wanted to know how her 1st week at school went. While visiting Belphegor the Princess asked their daughter for privacy as she had something to ask them. After some light conversation Charlie revealed to her aunt about their research into psychology and that it made them decide to study psychology. She further explained to their intrigued aunt that they had wanted for the longest time to improve Hell, part of that includes helping people recover from their trauma and learn to live with their mental conditions/disorders. The sheep was impressed/proud to hear about her nieces plans, happily agreeing to teach them personally. It was agreed that the princess would start next week, though the sin did warn her it would be a lot of hard work, though Charlie simply asked has she ever given up just cause something was hard. Bel smiled already knowing the answer.
The next few years were interesting for the Mother and Daughter pair. Angela excelled academically and socially, becoming her classes valedictorian and most popular student cause she was intelligent and kind, though wouldn’t take shit which resulted in a couple of principal meetings though Lucifer and Lilith praised her for standing up for herself and others as did Charlie though asked to use her words instead of fists. The princess had thrown herself into their studies headlong, actually managing to complete her work at twice the usual rate which worried Belphegor but their niece was just a fast learner. By the time her daughter was 10 the princess had gotten her PhD with a specialisation in addiction and trauma. Their graduation was treated as a big occasion with the family having a big celebration at the palace with the sins and the Carmines in attendance. Not wanting to rest on her laurels Charlie soon got an internship for a year at one of Bel’s rehabilitation clinics so she could learn how to help treat people with addictions and aid their recovery. It wasn’t easy, some days the princess came home drained and even in tears but the successes she had did more than the failures or hardships did. Later she started volunteering at a home for children who had traumatic pasts. That was the hardest for her as she couldn’t understand anyone harming a child let alone their own parents, though rather than give in it only pushed her to continue trying to help. While heartbreaking, the experience and good she did were invaluable to her.
Lilith wasn’t idle having joined and quickly became head of Gehenna Publics PTA, where she managed to not only ensure a smooth relationship between the parents and faculty, but also set up multiple events and traditions that benefited both the school and community enough they continued long after her granddaughter graduated. Lucifer simply focused on being the best grandfather he could be by spoiling them. Though life was starting to get more interesting for the family.
At 11 it was time for Angela to enter Middle School which was treated as the milestone it was. They had a party at Lu Lu world for her classmates and then a private one for the family at the palace. Charlie and Lucifer were as emotional as expected, though the former was better at controlling it. Of course it was also time for the young Morningstar to start learning how to use her magic. She was joined by her mother who realised they’d neglected learning more for too long. Lucifer taught the pair to Harness more Angellic magic and Lilith the demonic. Charlie was able to grasp the magic better thanks to her experience and prior training in at least a little bit of it, plus it helped that her parents pushed her harder than Angela who they took it slower with due to her age and lack of experience. While it did take time the Princess became a master at using healing, destruction, creation and portal creation along with other forms like transformation magic. That allowed her to also help train their daughter too.
Another aspect of both’s training was combat. Satan had long argued that Charlie and later Angela should learn to fight at least for their own protection along with the former protecting the latter. The Princess did agree simply so she could learn to protect her child. It was done during her visits to Wrath before Angela started school so the sin could both teach his niece and watch her daughter, as she did enjoy seeing the animals on his ranch afterwards. The Dragon was not a gentle teacher but Charlie soon adapted as he convinced her to fight like she was protecting Angela. It started as a raging inferno but with his lessons on how to control it, become a controlled inferno. The Princess continued the lessons when she visited Satan to stay sharp, plus learned how to use her later magic lessons to become even deadlier. Angela for her part didn’t start till she was 14 where the Sin was gentler at 1st before pushing her harder. Neither mother or daughter walked away with bruises at 1st but soon they were giving the living training dummies the bruises. Both became expertly trained combatants thanks to Satans mentoring by the time the latter was 18, which each continued doing so either alone or together. It became a favourite bonding activity of theirs.
Charlie also started involving herself in the political aspects of Hell. It started out via supporting Charities that helped with issues like homelessness, DV, child abuse and poverty etc. she heard about a few but did her own research, choosing those that were the most effective and well regarded even if they were small. The Princess met their leadership to figure out what they were doing and how. In every case this led to them receiving patronage from not only her but the royal family as a whole allowing them to receive resources and funds from both which helped improve their capabilities massively. Of course their representatives pointed out the issues were being caused due to factors like how the laws didn’t cover, overlooked or even caused the issues they were fixing. This is what got them to enter politics, though she found lawyers and other experts associated with the charities to figure out what was the problem, how and the way to fix them. That caused her to start attending meetings to pass new laws or reform old ones. Lucifer and Lilith were onboard, as were Asmodeus, Beelzebub and Belphegor with Leviathan being more neutral but generally agreed with them though Satan and Mammon were the ones that regularly tried arguing against them though were regularly outvoted. These reforms made things better for the Hellborn helping Charlie to increase her personal popularity amongst them to a high degree though the Goetia and other wealthy citizens were unhappy as said reforms were either putting limits on what they saw as their rights to treat their staff and subjects or forced them to pay more in wages, protections and other employee benefits. To counteract this the princess at her mother’s advice looked for allies in said groups, finding more in the latter than the former. This helped Charlie to gain a better understanding and experience in politics along with the intrigue involved.
Of course Charlie’s most important thing in her life was her daughter and despite her own wishes, she continued to grow. At 12 Angela started puberty which was an interesting time for the family. Belphegor helped the Princess explain the process to her, which while helpful couldn’t stop the necessary aspects of it from happening. Their usually sweet and kind child started to become more snarky, standoffish and even argumentative for little reason as most teenagers do. Charlie was left regretting asking if she was this difficult, the King and Queen reminding her of their emo phase which left the Princess hiding her face in embarrassment especially once Lucifer brought out the photo album. Though once the worst of it was out of the way Angela returned to her usual self, with some changes. Around 12 she started getting taller till they were just shy of Lilith’s height, everyone assumed it was their grandmothers genes. By the time she was 18 Angela looked like a paler white haired version of the Queen, with a slender body and large bust that caused her to be seen as a prime contender for the most beautiful woman in Hell.
Of course the young princess had to go through another key aspect of puberty before that. Angela had a lot of friends male, female and other but at around 12 she started to get new feelings towards the girls and older women. She was noticing how pretty they were and felt strange sometimes when thinking about them. When she asked her mother, Charlie called Asmodeus and together they explained what these new feelings meant. This helped them to discover she was a lesbian with her family accepting them with no issue. By 14 the young princess was sought after by most of the girls in her school, with them enjoying the attention and having a couple of short term girlfriends. At 16 there was an incident in which Charlie accidentally walked in on her daughter with a girlfriend in a compromising position in bed, after apologising she slammed the door shut and proceeded to try erasing the image from their mind. Both couldn’t look each other in the eye for a week, making meals rather awkward. Though the worst was yet to come. The day after Angela’s 18th birthday the whole family including Zestial and the Carmines gathered to surprise her, as they’d all claimed to be busy that weekend to throw them off the scent. Once they were ready Lucifer summoned portaled them in their bed so they could wake her up for the surprise, but the words died in their throats. As nude as the day they were born was Angela, a Goetia heiress, 2 succubi, along with a female Imp and Hellhound lay without the blanket on top of them. The birthday woke up realise in shock/horror her whole family had found them like that. The Queen wordlessly played the bed back in her room and they all shared a look not to say a word. This was appreciated by the young Princess who arrived fully clothed to enjoy the party, though Lilith, Ozzy, Bee, Levi and Clara shared approving looks. As unexpected as it was, this wouldn’t be the biggest shock the young Morningstar would give them.
Not long after their birthday Angela graduated her school as its valedictorian. The family, especially Charlie were overjoyed and so proud of her that they had a massive celebration just for them at the palace. After multiple toasts including a heartfelt and loving one from her mother, the young princess had a big announcement of her own. She revealed that they had spoken to Asmodeus who had agreed to take her under his wing as his apprentice and thus was moving to Lust. Obviously everyone was shocked as she had never mentioned this before, but were supportive of their decision. Though Mammon was a bit put out that she didn’t ask him, but was left flattered after Angela explained she wanted to learn how to specifically run a business in a way that catered to its clientele that only its king could something she’d learned from him. Her mother and grandparents became emotional, especially the former, as she’d never been away longer than a school trip or vacation but knowing it’s what they wanted all did their best to ensure she didn’t doubt or feel guilty about her choice. The party continued despite the shocking revelation.
A few weeks later Angela had finished packing and was moving the last of her things to Lust. Having already said goodbye to Lucifer and Lilith, it was time to do the hardest one. Charlie despite managing to stop them at 1st couldn’t help but start shedding tears at the fact her baby was all grown up and leaving, though it was softened by promises for them to visit each other and call regularly. Now calm the princess hugged her daughter wishing her luck, reminding them she will always love and be proud of them. That caused Angela to start crying before the driver asked if she was ready to leave. Despite both being emotionally charged the pair separated, Mother and Daughter accepting that for now their paths had to diverge from each other. As she drove away Angela saw her family waving, as the King and Queen comforted their Princess staying it’ll get easier. Later just before bed Angela called her mom, Charlie was overjoyed to hear from her so soon. The pair just talked about their 1st day in Lust and moving into Ozzy’s place though while it was unsaid the call was more of a way for the young Princess to feel comfortable enough to sleep as her mothers voice was a nice way to calm down the anxiety in her chest.
Over the next 4 years Angela learned from her uncle not only how to run a business in Lust, but to thrive. Instead of simply having his niece stick at his side, Ozzy sent her to work under various managers in the different departments of his company so she could learn the various aspects of the job along with hearing their knowledge learned from decades of experience. This proved invaluable till shortly before the end of their 4th year together the Young Princess decided she had learned enough and thus was ready to go on her own. Asmodeus agreed and to show support plus no hard feelings offered a sum to help, which while appreciated wasn’t necessary as along with her gift from mammon as a baby plus the various others she had enough to never need to work let alone worry about funds. They still took it cause it made the big rooster happy. The Sin didn’t even mind when she poached some of his best girls.
As the building she chose was in perfect condition, the only work needed was redecorating and some remodelling to die its owners vision. This meant that Angela’s new business opened before the end of the year, Sappho named for the Greek poet of the who wrote about love between women in Ancient Greece. The building was split in 2 ways the lower half being a place where ladies come for a nice meal, get a good drink, listen to or watch some good entertainment and maybe find a nice gal for a bit of fun or something more. The upper halves were devoted to the more carnal aspects of lesbian love with various rooms for any guest who wanted to have fun with a pretty lady or 2 and any willing staff. The club opened to rage reviews with critics and customers alike praising the atmosphere, quality of service from the staff, food and beverages along with the entertainment. As this was the Lust ring its more adult offerings were just as praised. Overall it was everything Angela hoped for.
2 years after opening her Club/Hotel Angela Morningstar was heading to her office, basking in the pride of a show well done after a singing act that had the audience eating out of her hand. Thus celebrating with a nice bottle of wine and maybe some pleasurable company later was all she had planned, though something made her stop. The sound of whimpering and teary no’s coming from a nearby bathroom. Considering what her clientele often came for it wasn’t uncommon for them to have some kinky role-play in places they might get caught or seen, but that sounded too real for her to just leave alone. Inside she found an older wealthy looking succubus holding down a younger struggling sobbing one whose dress had been torn at the chest exposing her bra and was trying to stop their attackers hand going up her skirt. The young Princess did what seemed reasonable, grabbed that Rapist cunt by the hair and proceeded to bash her head into a sink till all that was left was broken porcelain, brain & skull fragments. Turning to see the still terrified woman, Angela remembered the lessons about how to deal with victims of SA from her mother, Uncle Ozzy and Aunt Bel. She approached them slowly speaking gently promising she was ok only getting close when they gave a nod. Once she was close enough the succubus threw her arms around Angela crying out of terror at what just happened, the trauma still fresh. Once more asking permission this time to touch them, the princess picked them up bridal style after receiving it. Continuing to comfort her the young Princess opened a portal for them to a centre in the ring that specialises in treating those who are victims of sexual crimes.
After getting her checked Angela called the club, explaining to her manager what happened and to take over along with cleaning the bathroom up. Once the Doctor was done they went in to sit with the poor woman. It was quiet as neither one spoke till Angela asked if how she was feeling and what her name was. Over the next few minutes the young Morningstar learned her name was Chastity, she was 23 years old, an orphan from birth and a teacher. Apparently that cunt was someone she’d met while coming in for to find a date and followed her to the bathroom to take what she wanted. Angela for her part apologised for that stating that the bathrooms are the only places without their usual security for patrons privacy, but has ordered for security to be in them from now on to prevent it ever happening again. That seemed to comfort the succubus but the check being offered was 1st surprising, then shocking due to the amount being 250,000. Especially once it was explained that her medical and therapy costs would be paid for, the check was simply part of the apology and to do with what she wanted. After another hug the Princess asked if she wanted to go home, offering them a lift. Opening a portal after learning the address Angela asked if Chastity wanted her to stay, which they did sleeping on the couch outside her door as she didn’t want to be alone.
Over the next 2 years the pair would become close friends. Chastity after paying off some bills, a vacation and paying for her students to have a great end of year trip donated the money to a charity which immensely impressed Angela. While their friendship did start simply as the Princess keeping an eye on the young succubus, they realised they got along very well. The 2 of them would visit shops, cafes, bars and restaurants together to talk, share funny stories and look at the pretty ladies around them. Once Chastity was comfortable enough to do so Angela took her out to places to find girls they could have fun with, though she avoided taking the former to Sappho’s considering what happened. After 4 months the princess introduced them to her mother. The Succubus was obviously terrified of making a bad impression, so of course she ended up tripping when they went to curtsy and landed headfirst into her breasts along with grabbing them for balance. Chastity was mortified while Charlie and Angela after the shock wore off reacted as expected, the former comforted her letting them know it was an accident while the latter laughed her ass off. Thankfully the same thing didn’t happen when she meant Lucifer and Lilith. The Morningstar’s found the young, sweet, kind and gentle Chastity to be a delight along with them all sensing the pairs feelings for each other, agreeing she’d be a perfect addition to the family as did the sins and Carmines, though Satan, Mammon and Levi weren’t sure about her.
It was before the Sinsmas after their 2nd anniversary that during a night of holiday drinking that Chastity in a peak of Dutch courage asked why Angela would sleep with any single or in a non-monogamous woman who was willing but never them. This soon led into the Succubus revealing her feelings that started the night they saved them, but had grown from seeing how kind, sweet, loving and tough they were. Though before the princess could respond her friend threw up and fell back into their seat. Thus she carried them to bed after striping her down to their underwear. The next morning Angela decided to be direct asking Chastity if she meant what she said, despite her hangover and embarrassment admitted it was true. Letting it sink in the princess then admitted she shared the same feelings for them. Cue a silence before they both just burst out laughing this is how they confess, before hugging. They spend the rest of the day cuddling on the couch before the princess invites the succubus as her date to their family party, which is happily if anxiously accepted. This leads to their 1st kiss.
At the party no one was surprised to hear they were together, with money changing hands to Charlie who made the winning bet about when they would get together. After the initial embarrassment the couple enjoyed their 1st Morningstar party together. Everyone easily welcomed her to the family, even if Satan, Mammon and Leviathan needed time to do so but were able to as they saw how happy she made their niece.
The new couple’s relationship wasn’t that different from their friendship. They still went to the same shops, bars, restaurants and cafes, though new much pricy ones were visited for dates with Angela spoiling Chastity with gifts of jewellery, clothes, luxury vacations and overall just spoiling the succubus. Chastity herself worried it would seem like she was just using Angela for her money, the princess though managed to calm her fears and it was just their way of showing how much they love her. After a year together the pair moved in together the teacher relocating to their partners palace in Lust full time. It was quite the change going from a modest apartment to a palatial estate with staff waiting to fulfil any request she might think off, but they soon adapted. Though Chastity kept working at the school, which thanks to her connections was able to get a lot more funding which was good for everyone involved. After 2 years the pair mutually decide to get married, much to the joy of the family using rings that Lucifer himself made. As they don’t want to wait a year Angela asks the sins how soon they can plan it, agreeing on 3 months.
The day of the wedding is absolutely perfect, as with the sins planning despite the short time frame made it the event of the century. Despite the couples preferences as it was a royal wedding it had to be treated with all the prestige of one. Thus along with a guest list including all those judged deserving in Hell’s High Society and celebrities to both perform/attend the issues of catering, news coverage and security. Due to the fact it was their niece getting married the sins, even Mammon gave their rings the day off to celebrate. It was most popular in Lust considering one of their own was joining the Morningstar’s. Leviathan toon care of the dresses: Angela chose to wear a dress similar to Lilith’s wedding gown, it was black with a slit down the side and showed off her chest with a pin of the Morningstar crest in her hair which was in an up ponytail. Chastity chose a dress that complimented her reddish-pink skin and was a bit more chaste than her fiancés. Before the ceremony the Queen gifted her daughter-in-law the necklace she wore for her own wedding to Lucifer, while Charlie gave the Princess a pendant she’d had made the day she was born to always remind her of what’s important. The couple walked into the ceremony together to show that they always would be from that moment on. The king officiated, giving a speech about how despite bad things can get as long as you’ve got someone you love by your side you can survive before declaring the brides wedded and may kiss, which they wasted no time in doing to the cheers of family, friends and other guests.
The reception after was something that would be remembered for decades after, though not for the good or entertainment though it was excellent. It was due to things like Beelzebub getting drunk enough to strip nude and fly around the room before being captured then covered in a curtain, Mammon pissed off Satan who accidentally set a table cloth on fire, Asmodeus managed to start an orgy in his room that he was in and out of through the evening, Leviathan caused 3 breakups, 2 divorces and revealed a cheating scandal thanks to the gossip learned during the event, Belphegor meanwhile put several people near her to sleep and the grandparents of the bride focused on keeping them calm so the couple could focus on their day. Charlie for her part took the pair aside, saying that today was wonderful and she’s so glad to see them so happy admitting she’s proud to have them as her daughters. This while sweet for Angela was overwhelming for Chastity who as an orphan always longed for a family now she had one. The Succubus hugged her mother in law crying which was returned with the young princess joining in. Overall it was a perfect day.
Over the next few years life continued on for the Morningstar’s. As she was now married to their granddaughter, Lilith and Lucifer gave Chastity the rank of Princess consort which came with an annual income and an estate in each ring along with the gift of immortality and eternal youth. Just like before she refused to be idle, along with keeping her job teaching they started working with Charlie in charity work, specifically ones that helped children and spoke about her experiences of being assaulted while supporting then setting up their own charity that helped victims of Sexual Assault/similar crimes. That helped to make her very popular amongst the citizens of Hell. Angela for her part continued to manage Sappho’s while investing in several businesses outside and within Lust to ensure a regular income along with supporting her wife and mother in their charity work along with her own.
Around this time Charlie decided to increase her own efforts to help Sinners as much of her efforts had been focused on Hellborn. Their 1st idea was to suggest a visa programme that would allow sinners to leave Pride and potentially even settle permanently in other rings. Only Lilith supported her idea. Satan, Mammon and Leviathan claimed they were too much trouble. Ozzy, Bee and Bel stated that due to their durability and in many cases powers/abilities made them a threat to their citizens which Lucifer agreed with. Despite that they didn’t give up. Her next big project was setting up a town away from Pentagram city so Sinners could have a safe place to live without the violence of the city or having to make deals with Overlord. The Queen backed it with royal funding and their own money only asking to name the town “New Eden” as a joke towards Heaven and an ideal of what it could be. It was completed within 2 1/2 years with enough homes, retail, recreation and public spaces including immaculate parks for up to 20,000 people. Applications flooded in but thanks to the system only those who weren’t a danger were accepted. The town soon proved itself as being a generally safe place to live without the violence or chaos of the city aside from minor crime which the local authorities dealt with. A requisite of citizenship was that soul deals were explicitly forbidden and those attempting to make one would be thrown out. Shortly after its success the Princess started planning to build several more towns but they ran into several issues: the applications were down 70% and many of those were withdrawn as rumours started circulating it was a fancy way to enslave sinners, paperwork was sabotaged for deliveries and construction parts were being stolen or destroyed, along with some Hellborn being upset that sinners were getting nice news places to live while they weren’t. These issues combined forced Charlie to cancel the project with a heavy heart though she refused to give up. They then tried to set up centres that could help new arrivals acclimate better in which they’d receive a place to sleep, 3 meals a day and assistance in finding a job along with a residence. Considering it was in Pentagram city proper the building required magical protections and armed security. The 1st centre did well, but it was obvious that others wouldn’t be as effective so the plans for them were shelved due to the chaos of the city and the sinners not trusting a royal project. The princess decided to try smaller scale projects that seemed to have success but nowhere near what they could’ve. Charlie refused to let that demoralise her and focused on the good she did do. Overall things had been going well for the Morningstar’s family, though sadly it wouldn’t last.
From mid 2016 Heaven had been calling for more meetings to discuss the influx of sinners which was reaching massive levels. Sera kept making demands for Lucifer to handle it or they would, which angered Lilith reminding her Heaven has no right to tell them what to do with their kingdom or people. When the king was more apathetic about the Sinners it caused an argument that ended with the Queen moving rooms and their interactions being frosty or more arguing. Lilith then started leading rallies of Sinners to resist Heavens over reach, they grew gradually from 1,000s to close to a 1,000,000. Charlie for her part agreed with her mother and started to see Lucifer less due to being unhappy at how little he cared about their people. Angela was equally upset but kept in contact with her grandfather, guessing there was something more underlying for his reasoning. While the Morningstar’s were becoming more fractured, soon they would be broken.
On New years 2017 a portal from Heaven opened and from it a swarm of masked Angels descended. They started massacring the confused then panicked dinners without mercy for the next several Hours, killing without pity or mercy. In the aftermath the death toll was estimated at close to 50,000 sinners had been permanently cleansed, thanks to their Angelic weapons. During the Chaos afterwards Lucifer announced that he’d agreed to allow Heaven to carry out this extermination annually to prevent them from threatening their kingdom in exchange for Hellborns being and that no reprisal would be carried out. Obviously there was even more pandemonium as the fact that this was the new normal now where these so called exorcists would come once a year to kill them and based on what footage there was, were invulnerable. Many were terrified at this that now they could be killed permanently and die again, some were angry, while others saw the opportunity this brought to gather their discarded weapons to settle old scores and take the dead’s territory and belongings. Carmilla already known for her high quality weapons decided to start scavenging them as well, she already made Angellic weapons secretly for the Morningstar’s and in small quantities for the nobility but she could make even more claiming it was from the Angels leftovers. Though there was one big reveal left.
Charlie had rushed straight to the Palace having returned from visiting Angela & Chastity in Lust, only discovering the extermination after it was over thanks to the media blackout likely so she wouldn’t try to stop it. Arriving the princess started searching for Lilith, hoping that together they could convince Lucifer to stop this and force Heaven to cancel it. But the bedroom she’d moved into was empty, as was their office and every other room they frantically searched throughout the palace. It wasn’t till she found Lucifer in his office looking desolated. The king informed Charlie he’d already looked in the palace and all of Hell but for some reason couldn’t find the queen. She was gone. That pushed the Princess over the line, she started crying at the idea her mother was gone, secretly wondering if it was cause she failed to make Hell better like she hoped. Lucifer moved to comfort his daughter but was shocked when she turned full demon form, screaming at him to back the fuck off. Charlie for her part made it known just how furious, betrayed and disgusted she was with her father for allowing their people to be murdered like cattle. Uninterested in any of his reasoning the Princess made it known he was dead to her, that she wanted nothing to do with him anymore before portalling out. Lucifer later found her room devoid of her most important and necessary items. Having lost his wife for what he believes is his own fault and daughter disowning him for the extermination, the king slumps into a deep depression and starts to seal himself away to wallow in his despair and regret.
Charlie contacted the rest of the family to let them know about Lilith. Obviously they were shocked, confused and worried as they had no idea where she could’ve gone. Though the frantic Princess then started trying to convince them to help her stop the exterminations, but she received none. The Sins pointed out that they only affected Sinners while the treaty ensure Hellborn were left alone so they saw no reason in risking all of Hell for a small portion of it. That causes an already upset Princess to lose her temper telling they were as useless as her father and didn’t care about the suffering of her people, so they should just fuck off and leave them alone if they won’t help. The 6 of them were shocked as they’d never seen their niece like this before, following her request as it was obvious their presence would just upset her more. Angela and Chastity stayed managing to calm them comfort Charlie as she broke down sobbing, completely overwhelmed by the heartbreak, loss and betrayal of the day. The Sins did try to contact Lucifer but he simply ignored their calls locking himself away in his palace broken by their loss of family.
The news of Liliths disappearance had only made an even more chaotic situation worse with wild theories being thrown around: Heaven had kidnapped her so Lucifer would allow the exterminations, she was in hiding planning an invasion of Heaven, that Angela had assassinated her to get closer to the throne and other bits of idiocy like that. Regardless without their Queen her resist movement fell apart as no one could hope to replace her and fighting Exorcists seemed suicidal. Of course some refused to be idle.
Charlie even if she knew they couldn’t force Heaven to stop, could at least limit the damage. Using her access to the Royal Treasury the Princess contacted multiple construction companies through Hell offering 3x their usual rates for a large scale project in pride. The job was to construct multiple bunkers throughout the ring that sinners could shelter within if they were homeless, recently arrived or caught out during an Extermination. These could vary from enough for 1 person to several dozen at a time stocked with enough rations to last till it was safe along with lavatory facilities. The next part was a large scale warning system that would cont down by the hour then minutes to give those listening enough of a warning to get to safety. As this was a project backed by the Royal Family, the overlords were smart enough to stay away and those thugs that didn’t soon paid the price. Shortly after lashing out at the sins she called them to meet in person and apologise for what happened, explaining that she understood their reasoning and that agrees that risking all of Hell isn’t the right solution either. They accept easily, understanding she was just going through a very upsetting day so don’t hold it against her. Though she did make a request of 2 of them, stating that if the exterminations can’t be stopped Sinners can still be saved. Charlie asked Bel to let her staff know they would receive a large payday if they were willing to go out and treat injured sinners during the purge, along with asking Satan to provide guards for them. The Dragon wasn’t exactly thrilled but agreed seeing just how important to his niece this was, along with hoping the experience would be good for his soldiers to get real experience. While these measures didn’t stop the death toll, it did blunt it. Sinners also took notice and while many wouldn’t say it, they were grateful to the Princess for saving them or their loved ones. It also helped that Charlie along with Angela and Chastity to help as well, despite how few people they found survived, the ones they did made it worth the effort.
Of course there was more yet to repair within the House of Morningstar. Angela and Chastity had stayed in contact with Lucifer, regularly visiting to make sure his depression didn’t get too bad which he appreciated though still didn’t fix things. The young Princess tried convincing her mother to talk to him but Charlie refused not having anything to say to him. This continued for the better part of a year until finally Belphegor decided to step in. The Sheep revealed that Lucifer had been suffering from depression and PTSD ever since giving the apple to Eve causing evil to come into the world, then being cast out of Heaven, that Lilith helped him keep it under control even though he refused to get therapy like she’d suggested multiple times, so now he was suffering the worst case they’d ever had considering their wife was missing along with being disowned by his daughter. That shocked the Princess as she’d never known any of this, though is further shocked when Bel says her parents didn’t want her to know so as to not burden them. This caused Charlie to go silent as she thought over what they’d just heard, feeling immense guilt over how she treated him after the 1st extermination. The Sin comforted their niece by reminding her that their feelings were valid and while she does want father and daughter to reconcile, that doesn’t mean they have to forgive him at least not yet. That causes the Princess to seriously rethink things.
A week later Charlie takes the plunge to visit her dad. The palace is much different than it once was. Instead of the sounds of staff and officials moving through the building with Goetia or representatives requesting the Monarchs support for a dispute or requests it was dead silent with cobwebs in the corners getting big. Wincing in pity at just how bad her former childhood home had gotten, the Princess began looking for her father. The Throne room was just as neglected, the royal bedroom was still being actively used considering how lived in it looked, so that left only one place. Lucifers workshop was like the princess remembered, though with a lot more rubber ducks as their maker was bent over his workbench. Charlie was frozen for a good few minutes before calling out to her dad, causing him to jump in shock before turning to face his daughter face a mix of shock/hope. Their both quiet as neither knows what to say, before after some fumbled words they agree to go to the lounge to talk.
It’s awkwardly quiet for the next 30 minutes as neither of them knows what to say till they both start and accidentally interrupt the other. Charlie begins by stating that she’s still angry at him about agreeing to the exterminations and allowing their people to be slaughtered, but understands it was to protect the Hellborn and their family. They also admit that losing mom didn’t help her attitude either, even admits she was willing to never speak to him again. But Belphegor told her about his depression and trauma from the apple along with being cast out, how Lilith helped him with it. The Princess states that despite everything she still loves him and wants him to be happy/well. As she knows he’s been refusing in the past makes him a deal, if he starts getting treatment they’ll start attending family therapy with him so not only will he get better but they both will. The king is silent as Charlie goes further saying she knows what trauma and depression can do, especially when left untreated that despite her anger she knows he’s suffering and has been for so long probably worse with the Queen but it’s their next words that break him. I love you and I’m here for you. That sends Lucifer into a full on sobbing fit as his daughter holds him close, offering comfort and warmth. Once he calmed down, along with stopped apologising, they agreed to the other realising the help would be good on both the personal and for their relationship. The Princess agreed suggesting they have some dinner and she can call Bel tomorrow which he happily agrees to. The meal is nice and while it didn’t fix all their problems, it was close to how things were without Lilith present. Charlie as agreed called her aunt, who was ecstatic to hear Lucifer had agreed and happily set up personal appointments for both as their niece admitted she thought it was worth trying considering her feelings about mom disappearing, along with family therapy for the pair of them.
Their 1st joint appointment was a few days later, individual appointments the day after. The therapist was a Baphomet named Lavender who Belphegor herself had chosen, as her qualifications and personality she thought would be a perfect fit for the Morningstar’s. Charlie and Lucifers 1st appointment was simply about setting the rules and starting a dialogue between the 2. It took time but the Father Daughter pair were able to begin repairing their relationship and become closer gradually like they once were. The individual therapy followed a similar process with the king being diagnosed with both depression and PTSD like the sin thought, along with his appointments he was given a prescription for medication made by Bel herself. The Princess’s was about dealing with her abandonment issues and fears that Lilith left cause she wasn’t good enough in making Hell better. Gradually lavender helped the pair heal. Lucifer’s medication and his treatment helped him see what happened with the apple releasing Evil wasn’t a malicious act but a well intentioned one that went wrong, along with him not being responsible for the evils of the world though the hardest aspect was that of his belief he drove Lilith away. That was a very difficult nut to crack. Charlie’s was about helping her see that their mother didn’t leave cause of anything to do with them and reminded her of how proud they always were of them. Even then both still had bad days where despite treatment and support, their conditions were simply too strong to be overcome at least temporarily. The best option was to give them the love and support they needed.
Gradually Charlie and Lucifer rebuilt their bond, acting more like the family they once were. After a few months the pair started spending time together just the 2 of them, doing things like feeding the ducks, having breakfast and dinner normally Father Daughter activities. This helped the king reconnect with the sins, which they were ecstatic about, along with stepping back into his role as king. This pleased everyone in the family even if they knew there was still a hole for their missing queen.
4 years before the Hazbin Hotel Pilot, Charlie is searching the aftermath of an extermination for survivors with Angela and Chastity following. As can be expected they’ve barely found anyone who wasn’t too far gone let alone able to help, which was a constant since this travesty had begun 3 years ago. The Princess is silent as they march through a street covered in bodies so thick they can’t avoid stepping on them. The trio continues until something in an alley catches Charlie’s eye. She follows it till she finds a woman bleeding from her back and left eye against a dumpster. Immediately the Princess starts bandaging their eye, blushing when she smiles at them. Further back her daughter/in-law freeze at what they see on the floor and the garbage can. Angela immediately tells her mother what she’s found reminding her what has gold blood. Charlie freezes before picking up the unconscious exorcist, stating that until she knows what happened to them they still deserve help. The Young Princess isn’t sure but is overruled by her wife, simply going along with it though picks something she sees on the floor before joining her mother through the portal she opened.
Upon arriving at the house Charlie was now living in, which internally was more like a palace, the princess carried her charge to the guest room while Chastity called Belphegor and Angela followed close behind. Placing their charge on the bed of the guest suite Charlie used her magic to remove their clothes summoning the medical cabinet, withdrawing potions the sin of sloth herself made to deal with even the worst wounds. Though before applying them she froze, as did her daughter both their eyes went wide. They realising that rather than back wounds the Exorcist’s wings had been removed, considering how the appendages are viewed as vitally as a limb it shows just how serious her injuries are. The young princess drops her suspicion to help their mother start applying the potions to stop the pain and help accelerate the healing process. By the time they finish the wounds are starting to knit together, her pained moans disappears. The Sheep soon arrives completely alert considering the gravity of the situation. After complimenting her nieces work she voices the obvious question, what did this. While Charlie is uncomfortable with checking their patients memories along Chastity, Bel along with Angela point out that they need to know who could take down an Angel and if she’s dangerous. What they see changes a lot of things.
A day later Vaggie awakens in a soft bed on her stomach, shocked at not only that but also their eye and back no longer feel like they’re on fire. Looking around she realises the room they’re in is big and warmly decorated. The Ex-exorcist is left trying to remember what happened when the door opens, in walking the woman who rescued her, who she just realises is the Princess of Hell herself. Though instead of threats, torture implements or even an evil look they’re smiling with a tray of soup and bread. Charlie for her part is happy to see their patient is awake, but tamps down the excitement considering what she went through. Vaggie for her part is shocked more that Lucifers daughter is bringing her food than that she put her in a warm bed with wounds treated, as the latter 2 could’ve been part of some psychological torment to fuck with her mentally. Instead she asked how they were feeling and if they needed anything, which just furthered their confusion. Vaggie finally asks why she’s being so kind to her. That seems to catch the Princess off guard, though she quickly recovers stating cause they know what she did to wind up down here. That causes the former exorcist to freeze before she continues stating they’re free to come down when ready, offering to give them a tour before leaving stopping to introduce herself. Vaggie hesitates before giving her own name. Alone again the Angel tests the soup, finding that along with not being poisoned it’s actually quite good dipping the bread in before devouring them too.
Vaggie stayed in the room for several hours until she heard a scratching noise at the door. Curious she opened it to find a one eyed cat looking up at her. After a moment of just staring it started curling around their legs, purring causing the Angel to bend down to scratch behind their ears. This gesture caused the cat to start nuzzling Vaggies face making her smile. A laugh let her know that Charlie was back, smiling at the adorable scene letting them know dinner was ready and asking if she wanted to join them downstairs. Hesitating the Angel then agreed though stopped remembering she was only wearing a sleep dress, till the Princess portalled her clean clothes on the bed saying she’d wait outside while they got dressed.
After getting dressed in her now clean clothes, Vaggie followed Charlie with the cat she learned was KeeKee to the dining room. The place seemed like a palace, which wasn’t surprising considering who its owner was. The trio walked down the stairs till they reached the kitchen, which was massive, seeing 5 other people there. The Princess introduced the Angel to Razzle and Dazzle, her childhood guardians who flew over to greet their charge/mistress along with being friendly to her guest. Vaggie also a spider on the table laying out places, who she guessed was like the Goat Bois. Though the remaining 2 were the most standout out. 1 was a succubus she recognised as the Princess-Consort next to her wife, which helped Vaggie understand why Adam hated any pictures of the woman as she looked very much like Lilith. Charlie introduces them to her, Chastity being the warmest while their wife is more neutral.
As they sit down to eat the Angel is still tense despite how no one is being threatening. She almost jumps when Charlie asks what her name is, realising she never got it. Vaggie is silent before telling them, at which point Angela laughs asking if she means like Vagina, earning her a kick under the table from her wife. The Angel explains that Adam named her as she was one of his best girls and thus he chose the best thing ever. There’s a silence as they absorb that, Chastity stating at least in Lust they’d at least use something more tasteful than being that low brow while the Princess states an understanding for why Lilith left him. Vaggie simply states they’d understand even more hearing what he said about the 3 of them. The young princess is obviously curious, pressing the Angel to tell them despite her mother and wife trying to protest. Realising she has no option does so: Adam claimed that the reason why Charlie can’t remember who her daughters father is cause she’s a massive slut who probably got knocked up in a gangbang with maybe a 100 sinners fucking her and that’s why she can’t tell which ones load knocked her up. That Chastity is a gold digger who’s probably screwing ladies on the side and Angela herself is a whore who opens her legs for a bit of cash considering her club. The table is silent as everyone except Chastity, who is trying to keep the peace, is pissed off the princess stating she understands why her mom left that prick so long ago Vaggie adding it’s worse having to see him daily. Things soon calm down as everyone returns to the meal, the young Princess does admit that the Angel that seems alright though states that she’d have tied her to the bed if they didn’t see them sparing that kid. Though the succubus kicks her under the table once more, Angela simply says it’s not like she was talking about when they do it. That caused Vaggie to snort a laugh while Charlie is doing her best not to think of that image in their head.
Once the initial chaos ended dinner proceeded well, though Vaggie was quiet considering the obvious reasons. Once it ended the Angel returned to her room claiming she was tired, though she really just wanted to be alone. So deep into her thoughts Vaggie didn’t realise she had company, until she turned to find Razzle, Dazzle and KeeKee on her bed. Quickly realising the reason, it is soon confirmed when they meow or bleat when asked if Charlie told them to keep them company. Understanding the futility of attempting otherwise, the Angel simply changed into her sleep dress only then realising it was pure hell silk leaving her stunned the Princess would give them such a thing. Vaggie was too tired so curled up into bed rather than give it much thought. The Cat and Goat Bois soon nuzzled in, almost protectively, their gentle sounds helping ease her off to sleep. Their soft fur also helps.
Vaggies 1st week at Charlie’s home is an interesting experience, especially as Angela and Chastity have to return to Lust for their own responsibilities though not before the former gives the Angel an obvious warning. Over the next several days Vaggie sticks to her room, only leaving to cook for herself once learning she is allowed to. Aside from that she watches TV to get an impression of what living in Hell might be like, reading some of the books from her rooms large library or just doing nothing. The Goat Bois and cat are a godsend as they provide her with company plus support considering how often they’ve helped them during flashbacks and panic attacks. They also see the Princess in passing around the home as it’s obvious she’s giving them space to settle in, giving friendly waves or checking in how she’s doing. It’s not until the 7th day when Charlie finally enters the Angels room asking if she’d like to go shopping. After the initial confusion the Angel asks what they mean, cue more confusion that it’s so she can get more clothes. Vaggie isn’t exactly comfortable with leaving her room, especially as Charlie states she’d pay for them. After more attempts at deflection the Princess reminds the Angel she’s only got the clothes they found her in and the sleep dress given to her, if it wasn’t for the fact they were regularly washed both would smell absolutely rank soon enough. That causes them to pause, though when Charlie reminds Vaggie no one knows about her past along with the promise to stay close to them for extra security they finally agree. This allows the Angel to discover that instead of the palace she expected, the Princesses home is actually a simple house outside Pentagram city.
Vaggie’s 1st trip into the Pride ring is tense. Every single explosion, loud noise be it a conversation or slamming door causes the poor Angel to tense up though Charlie’s presence helps keep them calm by holding her hand and a warm soothing smile. The shopping trip soon shows the pairs different definition of the act. While Vaggie did sometimes buy things like trinkets and the like, the Princess is used to much more. Instead of just a some new clothes Charlie takes them to multiple stores for new outfits, underwear and even a new phone along with a computer. Despite Vaggies attempts they fall on deaf ears as her companion is determined to give them everything they’ll need. This extends to a place to eat, as even though the Princess chose a local cafe that was cheap with great food the Angel still felt wrong ordering anything more than a simple sandwich and water though was given a much more filling one with a smoothie that tasted delicious.
By the time they returned home Vaggie was left feeling just completely confused and their lingering guilt got even worse. This caused the Angel to just freeze in the middle of the hallway. It wasn’t until Charlie used her training and experience of dealing with situations like this, did they respond. Vaggie with tears streaming from her eye asked why the Princess had helped and shown kindness to someone who’d murdered their people without a question like a monster for 3 years. Charlie is silent for a moment before replying, stating she imagines that Heaven lied to them about what Hell was really like and that the sinners are monsters which the Princess admits isn’t entirely wrong. But continues by stating that the Angel one of her people go, a child, cause she realised it was wrong then gesturing to her eye stating she paid the price for it. Yes she had done bad things but that doesn’t make her a bad person. There’s a moment of silence before Vaggie starts full on weeping, just overwhelmed by everything falling to her knees though Charlie catches them. After checking her grip they open a portal to their room, laying the Angel on the bed. Asking if they want them to stay or go, the princess stays at their request with Razzle, Dazzle and KeeKee joining to comfort Vaggie even after she falls asleep.
The next day Vaggie wakes up face in Charlie’s chest still being held like yesterday. It feels nice, warm, soft but most of all safe like nothing can hurt her there. The Angel stays there for another hour till the Princess wakes up, surprised to see them already awake but quickly asks if she’s ok now. Vaggie takes a moment before saying no not really but better than yesterday. Charlie isn’t surprised but focuses onto trying to help. She explains that the Angel is exhibiting symptoms of PTSD which are worse considering the cause is still so recent, along with depression over their guilt for the exterminations before gently suggesting they would benefit from therapy to help them heal. Vaggie goes rigid remembering the embedded lessons about weakness and asking for help from Adam. Sensing their internal struggle Charlie told them it’s not shameful to ask for help and while they won’t force them, the offer is always on the table. The Angel is silent before thanking the Princess, who simply smiles in understanding before taking her hand and leading them to breakfast.
Vaggie is left thinking about Charlie’s offer, fighting with herself about what the right choice is till finally deciding to take it. The Angel makes the request at dinner time that, which causes the Princess to pull her into a twirling hug which she apologises for, though their guest didn’t hate it. The next morning Belphegor paid a visit to ensure their nieces patient was properly healed. After Vaggie changed from terror at a sin in her personal space, to confusion at her falling asleep head on their to trying and failing to fight the natural drowsiness the sheep caused. Charlie managed to get her aunt up and off the Angel, portalling the sheep home after getting a clean bill of health for her guest. The Princess then booked an appointment for them to see Lavender, as her personal experience made them believe she was the best person to help Vaggie.
Thankfully Lavender had an open appointment the next day. Vaggie was still rather unsure about therapy considering all of Adam & Lutes bullshit about weakness, but the Baphomet was used to this so knew how to deal with it. While it was mostly just a way to get a feel for what the Angel needed, Lavender was able to get a good reading of what they would need to do to help them. Obviously they diagnosed Vaggie with PTSD & Depression so prescribed her some medication Bel herself made as a favour to Charlie. After the Angels session the Princess then decided to reveal Angela had brought her spear back, she’d waited till Vaggie was in a more stable place for it. The sight of it made them flinch at the bad memories associated with it but chose to keep it rather than get rid of it.
Vaggies 1st year in Hell is mostly adjustment and recovery. Charlie does her best to make her feel safe and comfortable which does help immensely, as the Angel is only able to go out with the princess for the 1st several months before thanks to her encouragement and therapy able to go out alone. Vaggie also started studying intensely about how Hell worked not long after arriving, Charlie regularly finding her in the living room or kitchen table with books open, laptop and note book like she was studying for a test worth all her grade. The Princess found it cute so decided to help by giving them tutoring sessions to help them, which included trips to the other rings. Lust was an experience as while not a prude, Vaggie wasn’t used to people being so revealing or doing things in the open along with how the businesses advertising was so horny even when they were nothing to do with Sex. Gluttony was actually her favourite along with Sloth, the former due to the great food scene the latter due to how calm/serene it was. It also allowed her to get closer to the young princess and her wife. Angela after dropping her suspicions bonded quite well with the Angel a thanks to having her mother’s kindness but a snarky cutting sense of humour that made her laugh. Chastity as before was generally warm and friendly, used to helping shy kids get out of their shells helping the pair become fond of each other. Though the one Vaggie became the closest to was Charlie. The Princess proved to be a comforting presence in the Angels life as when she had a nightmare that caused her to wake up screaming with tears running down her her, the phantom pains from their wings and when her guilt became too much Charlie was there for Vaggie with KeeKee, Razzle and Dazzle to calm/comfort them. This helped the pair grow closer. After 3 months Vaggie was able to pick up her spear again, telling herself she was using it to protect the one who helped them instead of pointless butchery.
As the pair spent more time together they began to develop feelings. Charlie loved how brave and devoted the Angel was, while Vaggie adored how kind and compassionate the Princess was.
Angela, Chastity and Belphegor could see the obvious growing attraction between the pair, taking bets about when they would confess. It toon about 9 months for them to do so independently but rather than peace this brought about a similar anxiety. Charlie spoke to Bel worrying that her friend would only be agreeing to a relationship out of feeling a debt towards them, while Vaggie worried her feelings were both the Florence nightingale affect along with not being enough for the Princess to Lavender. The Sin reminded her niece that while yes the Angel would initially feel a debt towards them, considering that they’ve been friends for months and has received significant mental treatment is not likely to go that far to fulfil such a debt, so any feelings she has would be legitimate. The Baphomet for her part asked the obvious question that would Vaggie still love Charlie knowing what she does now if they hadn’t saved her life. The silence from both is proof enough, though neither of them were ready yet.
3 Years before the Hazbin Pilot. The 4th extermination day was as bloody as the others, despite the attempts of Charlie. While her bunkers sheltered many, the warning gave them time and the medical teams got to wounded Sinners, many simply didn’t make it. As the Princess returned to her home, Angela and Chastity bride her with Vaggie watching their backs spear out having gotten comfortable enough to use it again to protect instead of murder. Inside Charlie’s family and friend did their best to try and cheer up the rather demoralised Princess. Angela and the Angel focused on reminded Charlie about how many she saved personally and indirectly, while Chastity ordered from her favourite pizza place, including a pineapple despite the former 2s disgust with the various animal companions cuddling her. This did help to raise her spirits, especially when the trio argued about pineapple on pizza, Charlie and the succubus being the ones whom liked it while the Young Princess and Vaggie are staunchly against it. This continues till the couple return home to lust, leaving the pair alone.
As its late Vaggie starts helping Razzle and Dazzle clean up the mess, with Charlie joining in. The Princess turned it into dancing by putting on the radio, showing off her moves and eventually convincing the Angel to join them. It continued as light fun until Vaggie caught Charlie into a dip. That caused the pair to freeze as the obvious romance of the act hit them. Both stayed like that for a minute, staring into the other’s eyes each panicking till coming to a decision. Moving their lips closer till they touch, staying like that for a full minute before breaking apart. Despite knowing they should talk about their feelings, both are just exhausted so agree to go to bed. Without thinking the Angel picks the Princess up bridal style, making her blush, carrying them to their bedroom. After putting Charlie to bed, Vaggie convinced by their puppy eyes to stay the night. Once joined, the Princess pulls the Angel into a hug which after some initial hesitation she returned with Razzle, Dazzle and KeeKee joining the pair.
The next morning the pair woke up in each other’s arms. Despite knowing they needed to have a discussion about last night, they spent another hour curled together before getting up for breakfast. While the Goat Bois cook Charlie and Vaggie decide to have the talk. Both admit their feelings and go how long they’ve felt them, along with what they want from the relationship. This leads to a brief silence due to the stunned realisation they are a couple now before both smile and begin talking about what to do for their 1st date.
The week leading up to that night is quite hectic. Charlie decides to surprise to surprise Vaggie and wait till the night of to show them where they’re going. After hearing about it Chastity smirks as Belphegor and Angela pay up cause she won the bet, the couple also help them prepare. The Succubus helps the Angel pick her outfit, finding a beautiful lavender dress with silver trim. The Young Princess helped her mother choose a red and black suit with gold highlights. The older couple helped the newer one get their hair and makeup ready for the night in question. Upon seeing each other Charlie and Vaggie were stunned silent before praising the other’s beauty before becoming flustered messes. The Princess took the Angels hand, making them laugh at how much of a dork she was being while also being charmed by it. Thus the pair walked through a portal to their date.
Vaggie was surprised to find themselves in New Eden. Seeing her face Charlie explained that unlike the city the town was much more peaceful and safer, as the Sinners who lived here had to pass background checks so were the more peaceful sort combined with no overlords meant no turf wars. Walking through it, seeing how peaceful and pristine the area was, the Angel understood how it earned the name. She then explained to the Princess that Adan had a full on meltdown hearing the name and even Sera believed the name was meant to be an insult. Charlie admits that while it wasn’t her mom’s primary goal, that was likely an intention behind it. The pair continued on, the Angel realising that the Princess was much more popular and liked here compared to much of Pentagram city with Sinners happily waving to her and even a few asking for selfies or autographs which she happily gave. They continued till arriving at a small restaurant, the name Pierre’s giving an idea of what cuisine it served. Instead of going in the front door Charlie led Vaggie to a side door where they were met by a rat sinner, Pierre based on the chefs uniform and accent. After a very animated greeting he led the pair to a private rooftop table in a flower garden, leaving the pair once they were seated.
While they look over the menu the Angel asks if the Princess is fond of French Cuisine, she answers they love all kinds considering the various people that end up in Hell. Both then end up blushing when Charlie admits it was largely cause French is considered the language of love. They start with a Charcuterie and Cheese Board, then Coq au vin finishing with Crème Brûlée. The food as expected was delicious and the service great, though the Angel guesses the Princess would’ve tipped generously. Inbetween eating the pair started talking, which lead them to discussing when they fell in love with each other. Both agree it was the 1st time they saw each other, despite the unfortunate circumstances of that day. The pair then look out over the balcony to take in the view of New Eden, enjoying how calm and peaceful it is. The romance of the mood causes Vaggie to ask Charlie to dance. The pair do so to no music and continue late in the evening. After paying the check the Princess opens a portal back to her house, the pair being so exhausted they fall asleep in her bed still dressed.
The next morning the pair woke up and agreed it was a great night. After breakfast they had to deal with the questions about how it went, Charlie Angela and Vaggie Chastity. The new couple took it in stride understanding they were just enthusiastic about making sure their 1st date went well.
Their 1st year as a couple was certainly eventful.
Charlie’s habit of buying gifts for her loved ones increased as she and Vaggie were now dating. The Angel eventually had to convince the Princess to tone it down after she had to have her closet magically made as big as a house to store all the clothes, jewellery and the like that she bought her. They also had several more dates together such as lunches, walks in parks, a zoo visit where Vaggie had to fight off an escaped Hell Tiger and dinner dates. Around their 3 month anniversary Charlie planned a trip for them in Envy to her estate on the sea, in order to make a milestone of theirs very memorable. Arriving early the couple spent the day sunbathing, swimming and walking along the beach along with find seashells. They ate lunch overlooking the ocean with delicious fresh caught seafood and fine wine. While the Angel enjoyed their time there, a ball of anxiety settled in her stomach understanding why the Princess brought them there. Once dinner was finished Charlie led Vaggie back to their room, complimenting her on how perfect she looked and offering a glass of a 1000 year old vintage worth more than anyone could make in a 100 lifetimes. After sampling the wine and complimenting its flavour the Angel allowed the Princess to pull her into a dance, slow but passionate. This led to the pair kissing deeply, though it soon broke as Vaggie said she had to tell them something. Remembering Lavenders lessons about controlling her anxiety the Angel revealed she had never done this before, in any sense so despite their lack of experience did want to do this. Understanding Charlie took it slow and gentle, ensuring she felt comfortable and safe. It was a very enjoyable night for both of them, one of the most memorable in Vaggies life. Though it was somewhat dampened by the staff revealing via compliments and smirks, that the Princess forget to put a silencing charm on the room that night.
Of course Charlie also helped her partner improve their skills which were lacking or needed improvement. This included her fighting skills, which the Princess decided to do after watching Vaggie practise and noted several flaws in her technique. They explained that the Angel focused solely on the attack, understandable considering her original task, but fought like nothing could hurt her which had proved incorrect already. Vaggie admits she’s got a point but is skeptical when Charlie offers to train her, until after being asked to attack the Princess has their spear yanked out of her hands and is on the floor hands trapped a knee in her back. This forces Vaggie to agree to a smirking Charlie’s offer. In their 1st session the Princess surprised the Angel by punching her in the face breaking their nose, followed by a hard crotch kick before a full on over the shoulder body slam. Vaggie despite the obvious pain was both impressed and honestly turned on, smiling as a fussing Charlie healed the damage. The training started solely with unarmed hand-to-hand, in which the Angel learned to defend herself via blocks, dodges and counters especially as her teacher was not only strong but agile thanks to years of experience and dance lessons. Through many painful lessons Vaggie soon improved, enough that Charlie felt comfortable to add weapons to the sessions. These were the special knives that drew no blood or left damage, but still caused pain so the lesson stuck that Satan had his niece initially train with. Despite how attack focused their exorcist training was, Vaggie was able to adapt and improve her skills slowly then quickly at 1st. These sessions had an unexpected outcome in that the Angel enjoyed Charlie kicking her ass, so a few of their most intense sessions got rather heated. Chastity and Angela accidentally walked in on one of these, the young Princess started cracking jokes till her wife threatened to cut them off from sex for a month. That shut her up, earning a smirk from Vaggie who made a whipping sound which caused Charlie to laugh till a look from the succubus shut them up while Angela just pouted harder.
Though the hardest subject for Vaggie was magic. As she had been created as an exorcist, the Angel had thus never received any training in the subject though Charlie did her best to help them. Even with vigorous training and support from the Princess, she was only able to use mid-level spells though this was more than enough for them. In combat she learned to use fire, ice and lighting spells into her attacks or even weave them into their spear to make them even deadlier. Teleportation magic allowed her to move places instantly, though she often still preferred to walk or drive if it wasn’t urgent. Healing magic was most useful though she could only do mild injuries like cuts and bruises, not completely fix anything too serious just some of it. Creation magic was the one she struggled with the most as that school was the complete opposite of her purpose. Despite this with Charlie’s tutelage the Angel was able to make artificial objects, though nothing larger than a piece of furniture or anything organic. Still it proved to be quite useful. Obviously though there were other aspects of their relationship that needed to be attended to, specifically regarding those of family.
After 6 months together Charlie and Vaggie were having lunch with Angela and Chastity. They discussed things going on in their lives and how the former couple’s relationship was going. Overall it was a nice visit, until the young princess asked her mother how grandpa felt when he met the Angel. The silence that followed said everything. Obviously neither she nor her succubus wife could believe that Charlie hasn’t told her father she’s dating Vaggie, let alone they’re a fallen Angel. The woman admit she’s been wondering about that too, pushing the Princess to admit she didn’t want to expose them to the craziness that is their family too soon as introducing them to the king would be followed up by the sins. Angela and Chastity nod in understanding, remembering how the latter’s introduction went, but point out she has to do it sooner or later. That forces Charlie to agree and promise to tell Lucifer in person in the next few days, despite her obvious anxiety. In bed Vaggie reminds the Princess how well she spoke of her father and how close they are, along with how he only wants her to be happy. This calms an anxious Charlie down, while the Angel is still anxious about meeting the king of Hell and making a good impression on him.
The next day around noon Charlie arrives at the palace to find it as busy as expected. Servants are caring for the ancient building and its inhabitants, clerks and other functionaries are dealing with requests or issues pertaining to the King and his residence while various petitioners mostly Goetia with a few wealthy Hellborn mixed in waiting to see someone the most arrogant believing they deserve their sovereigns attention only and not one of his underlings. Upon seeing the princess is there the majority bow, though a few presumptuous petitioners try to talk to her Charlie politely turns them down, hotly to a rather arrogant Goetia wanting to discuss a possible alliance/marriage. She finds Lucifer in his office going through paperwork and looking like he’d rather spend time with sinners than do a second more, though his mood much improves seeing Charlie. He immediately pulls her into a hug asking how she’s doing and inviting them to share lunch which she happily accepts.
Over the course of the meal the father daughter pair share how they’ve been doing, the king asking how Angela’s doing recently happy to hear she and Chastity are doing well. Once the plates are cleared away the Princess bites the bullet telling her dad she has something to tell him. Upon hearing Charlie has a new girlfriend, Lucifer is absolutely over the moon wanting to hear everything though does pause hearing she’s a fallen Angel and former exorcist. He obviously asks questions but the Princess states it’s not her story to tell which the King accepts. Charlie then reveals she came here to invite him to dinner in a few days so they can meet, which Lucifer enthusiastically accepts.
The next several days are a rather tense affair, as despite her own anxiety Vaggie is focused on making sure that Charlie doesn’t go overboard in trying to make everything perfect. Despite having to do so repeatedly the Angel succeeds in calming down the Princess, at least until the day of the dinner.
Charlie is dressed in her best suit while Vaggie is wearing what she wore for their date as it’s the nicest one they have. After once more calming down the Princess, the Angel prepares as the door is knocked. Upon seeing his daughter the king pulls her into a passionate and loving hug, along with showering the Goat Bois and Cyclops cat in affection though froze seeing the Angel before pulling them into a crushing hug welcoming her to Hell, though soon a look of confusion came over them. The night went well as Charlie told Lucifer what she’d been doing recently, while he asked Vaggie is anything had changed in Heaven recently the pair laughing over Adam’s ego and Sera’s prissiness, the king adding a few stories of his own from before the fall. After desert is finished Lucifer asks how the Angel actually fell. Along with rage at hearing what happened, the King reveals that she isn’t actually a fallen Angel as it requires a full on hearing by a Heavenly court and a judgement calling for it not being mutilated on the spot. The fact she’s still a full Angel hits Vaggie like a ton of bricks, though Charlie is ecstatic as it proves that she was completely in the right with what they did. Lucifer then offered to take it up to Sera, though upon seeing the terror in the Angels face realised it wasn’t needed or wanted. Wanting to calm things down the king asked if she’d like to look at the princesses baby pictures, much to the latter’s embarrassment and former’s enjoyment. As he left Lucifer admitted to Charlie he could see how much she and Vaggie both love and support each other, giving his approval for them even if he states that’s not needed. The Princess is still grateful for it, hugging him before bidding them goodbye. The Angel who overheard joined her partner in cleaning up before heading to bed, both happy the night had gone well but now just wanted to rest after all the stress leading up to it.
The next morning at Breakfast Charlie while pleased about last night, did tell Vaggie they had an even greater challenge ahead: introducing her to the sins.
Remembering how Chastity was introduced to them and knowing picking 1 to meet 1st would cause a great deal of jealously and hurt feelings, Charlie chose to do it all at once. After talking it over with Vaggie they had Lucifer invite the sins to a dinner at the palace in 2 months time, long enough for the couple to prepare for the Angel meeting the Kings and Queens of Sin. In that time the Princess helped their partner learn everything she could about their relatives alongside Angela, with her wife adding her own experience of trying to win over their affections. Though the closer the date came the more anxious the couple became, but with the other’s support they manage to keep it together. Then the night came.
Charlie and Vaggie arrived dressed in their best at the palace an hour early with Angela and Chastity meeting them, the 4 helping Lucifer with the final preparations: enough high quality alcohol for the sins like Levi, the perfect cuts of meat for Satan marinated for weeks, the perfect deserts for Bee and the a comfortable place for Bel etcetera. In that time the Succubus gave the Angel a last minute pep talk reminding her that none of them would let anything happen, which helped boost her spirits. At least until the guests arrived.
They arrived all at once not wanting to be last via portal, the colours and patterns giving them away. Each of the sins upon entering gave their beloved niece and grand niece a very affectionate greeting, though only the most open like Ozzy, Bee and Bel greeted Chastity along with their partners Vortex and Fizzarolli. Vaggie for her part was immediately under scrutiny with Leviathan not seeing why Charlie likes someone so short and common, while Satan see her as a weakling. At least until they find out she’s a former exorcist. The Serpent at least assumes it’s just their mother’s taste for Angels rubbing off on her, while the dragon actively dislikes them and Mammon wants to flog his shit until Lucifer calms them down. The meal goes well as everyone focuses on the food, with the rooster, fox and sheep trying to get to know the Angel while the princess, her daughter and daughter-in-law add things that make them look good. Though the other 3 were still suspicious of her. Once desert ended the group changed to the living room, which allowed for more personal 1-1 conversations.
Vaggie thus was able to have more effective and intimate conversations. She started with those who seemed to be on her side already. Belphegor despite sleeping on a couch, have a thumbs up though she’d already helped by talking glowingly of her relationship with Charlie both before and after they got together. Asmodeus and Beelzebub explain that along with her many glowing recommendations, they can both sense her emotions in regard to their sins. Thus can taste not only their lust and gluttony for the Princess in the traditional sense, but towards her happiness, safety and seeing them succeed. So they both know they can trust her, though do make some threats that are more for formality’s sake. The Hellhound and Jester commiserate with her over being partners of Royalty and having to earn the approval of their family but state as long as they’ve got their partners at their back it makes it easier along with stating she seems like a good fit for Charlie, leaving the Angel feeling much more at ease at least until she spoke to the latter 3 sins. Mammon was swallowing his 3rd helping of desert when he deigned to reply to Vaggie, stating he knew just how much Greed could fuck with people and as he’d promise to murder anyone who tried to harm his beloved niece why should he trust them. The Angel stated he shouldn’t, that she’s done nothing to earn it but points out that in the time they’ve known Charlie not once has she ever hurt her and the only thing about them that could be considered greedy is desire to see the Princess succeed and be happy. That causes the spider to freeze before admitting with a smirk that while he might not trust her yet, he can definitely see she loves his niece more than anything else. Leviathan and Satan are the same, both feeling the envy and wrath deep in Vaggie’s heart worried at the risk towards their beloved niece, along with their origins adding to it. The Angel was honest stating that yes she felt a small amount of Envy at how despite growing up and seeing the worst of creation Charlie can still be so optimistic, hopeful and kind, but it will only drive her harder to protect them and their dream. This manages to win the serpent over earning a smile from both heads, though it’s with an unspoken promise they’ll be watching her. Satan she stated her wrath was based on how unjustly treated the Princess is by so many of her own subjects just for trying to help and how Heaven has wronged her, promising to use it to protect them and punish those who would harm her. That didn’t change the dragons opinion, though did peak his interest, stating if she wants to prove that to him then they had better be at his palace in 3 days time. Despite her anxiety at this the rest of the night progressed well with Charlie happy to see that at least half the sins like her partner now. Once they left Chastity told the Angel that the other 3 will come around, all they need is to see the love is genuine which was greatly appreciated. Though the challenge still hung in her head.
At the appointed time Vaggie arrived at Satan’s palace in Wrath. The Dragon waited out front, admitting he wasn’t sure if she’d come stating that earns a little of his respect but the rest will depend on what is shown. The sin leads the Angel to his training yard, asking if Charlie ever explained how he trained her and Angela. Vaggie recalls their conversations about it, stating that the Princess called it the most physically exhausting and painful thing she’d ever done including giving birth. Satan smirked, proud that his lessons still kept their place in his nieces memory before saying it was due to how hard he pushed her to ensure none could defeat them, along with being able to protect their loved ones like her daughter who also went through the same. To this end he leads her to the training arena and gestures for them to enter, which the Angel does. The Dragon watches as they prepare.
Over the next several hours Vaggie is thrown into battle after battle that forces her to use every piece of training, experience, tenacity and instinct to succeed let alone survive. By the end the Angel is left a panting exhausted mess, covered in cuts and scratches with bruises alongside a large wound on her back. The former exorcist immediately calls out Satan for giving her challenges he never gave Charlie or Angela when they started with him. The Dragon points out they were the child of the Morningstar/Former 1st Woman and their daughter respectively, he knew how much power they had and how to pave them, her on the other hand is only a low ranking Angelic attack dog so he’s going to push them hard to see if she can actually be able to stand at Charlie’s side. Vaggie can’t argue his logic, as the Sin of Wrath war is his vocation and to him being worthy of his nieces partner means being able to protect her most likely due to their own past. The Dragon does admit she did better than he expected, but lets the Angel know she still has far to go before he’ll trust her to stand at the Princesses side and while she might not have gone easy on them he’ll be much worse. Vaggie smirks saying she’s looking forward to the challenge. Satan simply smirked at that.
Upon returning home Charlie immediately looked aghast at Vaggies wounds, demanding to know what happened while healing them. Upon hearing that Satan had put her through the ringer, the Princess had to be stopped from marching down there and burning down his palace by the Angel pointing out it was his way of testing them. Charlie obviously argued that the Dragon had no right to test her, but Vaggie pointed out not only was she an Angel, but a former exorcist as extreme it might seem to them, it was his way of ensuring she was not only a good partner but able to stand at their side to protect them. Still not convinced she reminds the Princess of how protective sins were of her before and then after they found out she was expecting of both her and Angela. Training her hard is not only Satans way of ensuring she’s strong enough, but his way of protecting her by making sure her partner can when he can’t. Charlie is quiet after that, accepting the reasoning even if she doesn’t like it and understanding that Vaggie is enjoying the challenges he gives her. In bed that night the Princess tells the Angel that if Satan kills her, then she’ll tear off his horns and shove them up his ass. Vaggie smiles promising she will.
The next several months of Vaggie’s life are some of the most exhausting, painful and enjoyable she’s ever had. While Charlie was the most challenging opponent she ever faced, the Princess couldn’t match the stress and difficulty of fighting multiple enemies at once in environments that were designed with to make it as hard as possible and sometimes without a weapon. The lessons were learned often via the wounds sustained and how to avoid them. This forced the Angel to fight harder and smarter, using every bit of her experience, tenacity and even magic at her disposal to win. No matter how bad the wounds Vaggie refused to go down and after having Charlie heal them, was back as expected. These acts managed to impress Satan who after one such session let her know his approval, though a promise he’d always be watching them. The Angel understood but was still grateful, while his niece was overjoyed the Dragon had come around. Though the couple had something much bigger to worry about.
The Winters ball was 1 of the 4 massive social events that the Morningstar family had held since their arrival into Hell. It was to celebrate the season and the coming enc of the year. Charlie explained to Vaggie that it was one of the occasions that being seen as a couple was a massive deal, it was a sign that those involved were serious enough to be married or a similar partnership. The Princess thus offered to allow the Angel to sit it out if she wasn’t ready for that much of a commitment though their response that there’s no other place she’d rather be drove them to happy tears. In the time leading up to it Vaggie spent much of her time learning the various rules of etiquette expected from Hellish high society and to recognise those attending with Charlie, Angela and Chastity’s help. The Succubus herself offered advice on how to deal with everyone their looking down on you, recounting subtle jabs that she was a gold digger or requests for prices to fuck her during their 1st time much to the fury of their wife and mother-in-law. This support and the Angels natural drive to cover every angle allowed her to quickly learn everything she needed, along with some practise. Last but not least was their choice of attire, which they needed leviathans expertise for.
In the Ocean palace deep beneath Envy’s seas its queen was hard at work. In her studio the 2 headed sin was measuring her niece and her partner, ensuring that they were up to date for her designs for the couple. Once this was completed, Leviathan then started to gather their records of the pairs previous outfits, Charlie’s being much more detailed. Vaggie asked why they had to go through this much effort for their outfits, earning a blank but withering look from the sin who explained that in events like these everyone must stand out but no one more so than the royals and their partners to remind those watching not only of their status but prestige to do otherwise would be a sign of weakness. The fact that the princess nodded agreeing with her aunts words, even if she didn’t like the sentiment behind it. Already having their colours in mind Leviathan then asked what Charlie wanted, as she did wear suits but would wear dresses and tended to alternate for occasions like this. The Princess decides on the former as she wore a dress to the last one she attended. The Sin then leg the pair know the outfits would be done a few days before the ball as she would focus upon completing both to her usual high standards. They arrived as scheduled, looking stunning and with more than most people make in 5 years.
The day of the Winters Ball was chaotic as in Charlie’s home her daughter and daughter-in-law arrived to get ready with her and Vaggie. The hours from their arrival were a flurry of activity as time was spent putting on finishing touches as they got ready, light snacks only to prepare for the feast at the ball that night. As the Angel got ready she added in some last minute cramming on the etiquette and the guests with Chasity helping, in-between being hungry at the tiny amount they’d eaten that day hoping the food at the event would be worth it. Just before the 4 of them left the house, the Princess revealed a surprise for their partner. It was a necklace made from the heart of a star she’d requested her father make especially for Vaggie, it was a purple gemstone that glowed with constellations carved into it on a silver chain. The Angel is obviously touched doing her best not to cry while their partner puts it on them. Once everyone confirms their ready Charlie opens the portal to the palace.
Arriving 2 hours early to help with any last minute additions or finishing touches, the group find that the palace ballroom has been done up to perfection. As the staff are running around finishing up Lucifer is in the middle of the room trying to not let his boredom overwhelm him until catching sight of the group, all but running over to them glad he can do something other answer questions about which decorations go where. After hugging and complimenting their dresses, he mentions the staff have got everything in hand so all they need do is relax before the madness starts. At this the couples head up to their rooms of the palace to plant their bags before talking to the king. An hour before the start the sins arrive giving their greetings, each noting the significance of the Angel as the princesses date.
As could be expected the guests started arriving at the appointed time, though a few did so fashionably late as they were important enough to do so or wished to appear so. The Morningstar’s greeted the guests in the centre of the ball room as traditional dictated, allowed the various Goetia to see Vaggie standing next to Charlie. Obviously rumours began to swirl about who this mysterious woman was, both the outlandish and depraved kind. This was also a reminder about why each of the family hated dealing with the majority of the Goetia, their pompousness and just assholish behaviour. Vaggie and Chastity took their partners hands, which were throbbing after the vice like grips they’d been in to prevent rage outs. As apologies the pair healed them and took both to get some wine.
After their 1st glass the Morningstar’s ladies started pointing out people of interest. This included the likes of Vassago, one of the better Goetia who was someone the family found they could rely on, Prince Stolas currently in a corner drinking while his wife laughed with friends who they described as a friendly but sad and lonely man along with the only overlords invite Carmilla Carmine and her daughters with Zestial. As the guests had likely fasted for the feast, the announcement that it soon would be starting soon thus the guests headed to their tables. The Angel soon understood that feast was a fair name as it was 10 courses: salad, soup, appetiser, beef, chicken, mutton, pheasant, pork, fish and desert. By the end Vaggie despite fasting felt overstuffed for the rest of the night, but still managed to dance with Charlie. The pair also took the time to meet some of their guests. Vassago was as expected in a good mood, speaking Spanish to Vaggie laughing over the whole pompous bullshit the other Goetia revelled in along with telling her she was lucky to end up at Charlie’s side, both being stunned silent when the Princess responded they were the one who felt lucky making the Angel blush. Stolas was more subdued till they got him talking about his garden with Charlie, though what really got him motivated was talking about his daughter Octavia who was currently at home as a 15 year old wouldn’t enjoy this place. Despite him trying to put up a front the pair noticed just how well cold his eyes were. Carmilla was the most interesting as she had not only been Angela’s dancing teacher, but was considered a grandmother by the girl, with her daughters as aunts. The matriarch affixed the Angel with a look before making conversation with the Princess about her current endeavours and becoming much warmer once the young Princess appears with Chastity. Then once Zestial, Clara and Odette appear she becomes a side character, watching as they all talk about times before her fall or plans without them till Charlie leads her to get more wine.
By the time people are starting to head to bed early morning, Vaggie ends up alone with Angela and Chastity while Charlie takes a moment to talk to the sins. Here after noticing some guests heading off together, the Angel hears a snigger from the young Princess who decides to reveal her mother used to find company at events like this for some private delight. Vaggie immediately listens, shocked at some of the details. By the time the Princess returns, the Angel has heard everything her daughter thought worth mentioning.
Shortly afterwards the 4 of them retire to bed as they’re exhausted, saying goodbye to Lucifer and the Sins before doing so. In their room after getting into bed Charlie asks if Vaggie had fun, she admitted it was nice and rather eye opening in some ways leaving the Princess confused until it’s revealed that Angela told them how she used to use events like this as a pick up zone. Charlie immediately hides her face in hands till their partner tells them it’s fine, aside from surprising her the Angel found their tally impressive. The Princess confused asks why they aren’t upset. Vaggie gives her a questioning look, reminding her she’s been alive over 2 centuries so obviously they’ll have history plus they’re both adults and part of that means having sex so getting upset over having it with other people is just childish and petty. Charlie thus pulls them into a hug wondering how she got so lucky to have the Angel as their partner. Vaggie for her part returned the hug understanding you had to ride out one of the princesses emotional outpourings.
The next morning with all the guests gone the Morningstar’s and their partners had breakfast. Vortex and Fizzarolli were here as neither of them would have to deal with the bullshit attitudes of the nobility, though the latter is uneasy whenever mammon turns attention to him much to the annoyance of Asmodeus. During the course of the meal Vaggie is able to win over Leviathan and the Spider via conversations overheard last night. The serpent learned juicy gossip about a Marquise who bragged to her friend how she was not only sleeping with their sister-in-law, but also her mother-in-law and aunt-in-law at the same time without any of them knowing. This juicy bit of gossip helped win them over as the 2 heads begin planning how to watch this salacious series of affairs develop and potentially end. In mammons case the Angel revealed how she’d overheard several greed ring Goetia brag about their plot to get out of paying the full tax on their estates and businesses by sinking the money into various shell corporations to report as losses and keep the money to themselves. While impressed the Spider was infuriated at being denied his cut, promising to carry out a massive audit across the whole ring to ensure no one else was doing it. This earned Vaggie a grateful smile from the jester, as that would keep the clown busy enough to let have more time free from the pressure of their bullshit. Charlie smiles at her partner gaining the approval of her final 2 relatives, with Angela giving them a thumbs up while Chastity gives another smile.
Life continues for the couple for the next several till Sinsmas. As can be expected Charlie absolutely adored the holiday using it as a chance to spoil her loved ones, as Vaggie knew. It was thus no surprise when her presents were stacked high to the ceiling in several large piles. The Angel obviously felt bad when she couldn’t get anywhere near the amount or quality of gifts, the Princess reassured her anything she made was good enough. This was proven when Vaggies gifts for Charlie were a blanket and 2 pillows she’d not only stuffed with expensive high quality feathers, but spelt out a message “feel as comfortable and soft you make me feel.”. That had the Princess crying at how heartfelt the gift was. Later Angela and Chastity came over to exchange gifts before heading to the palace. Unlike the ball the Royal Family prefer to celebrate the Holiday with only each other and their loved ones. Despite some comments from Satan and Mammon, threats of punishment from Charlie silencing them, this included Vortex and Fizzarolli. They met in the palace in the late afternoon to exchange gifts before having a hearty dinner that included each of their favourites. As can be expected the Princess and her daughter were the ones who gave the gifts that suited each of their recipients the best, along with being the most thoughtful. This included a set of Angelic throwing knives from Angela, which the Angel greatly appreciated. The party went on till 2 in the morning with Vaggie having to be carried home by Charlie, as the former had overindulged in a drinking contest with Beelzebub that despite winning still impressed the sin via her ability to stomach a large quantity of pure Beelzejuice. The Princess for her part actually enjoyed how sweet and affectionate they were like this, though the Angel certainly didn’t the terrible hangover plus vomiting the next morning though a large breakfast and hugs plus medicine certainly helped. It was the calm before an unfortunate storm.
2 Years before the Hazbin Hotel Pilot, that year’s extermination went like clockwork. The lead up to it was as usual an extremely busy time for Charlie due to co-ordinating the various relief groups, making sure the bunkers were up to code and supplied, thus she had several sleepless nights with Vaggie, Angela and Chastity helping the best they could. Once the screams began the 4 were put in the thick of it trying to help the best they could, no matter how little that actually was. Even after the exorcists had long since returned home they stayed out till the late hours before returning home, the young princess and her wife to Lust, the Angel and her mother to their house to rest after the exhaustion and mental anguish of the day.
By the time of Angela’s, birthday a few days later Charlie is able to focus on that and become her usual happy self again. As can be expected for a royal like the granddaughter of Lucifer there was always a massive event, it being the 1st social event of the year and a Hell wide holiday with even Mammon giving workers the day off to celebrate his beloved grandniece. The Ball was just like the last one, more a chore than proper celebration, which was fine with a smaller more intimate gathering the day after with just family and close friends. This was when Vaggie ended up with an interesting offer from Carmilla Carmine. The Matriarch stated she’d heard a lot from Satan about the Angel’s progress and wanted to test them herself. Despite knowing it wouldn’t be a cakewalk Vaggie agreed cause the woman gave off danger and she wanted to test herself. At home that night the princess became anxious hearing about this, stating that Carmilla isn’t someone who plays around. The Angel stated she’d trained with Satan himself, but the Princess pointed out that he didn’t fight them 1-1 like Carmine will. Thus Charlie decides to reveal a significant secret about the Matriarch. Not only was she a former Angel, but a seraphim who was married to Sera and was cast out while pregnant for an attempted revolt/questioning Heavens ways. That only is she a dangerous and ancient warrior, but is 1 of less than a handful in Hell who can forge Angelic Steel instead of just remaking it. That does cause Vaggie to rethink before deciding to go ahead, arguing that if Carmilla is really as powerful as they say she is then facing her is a way to see just how strong their training has made them. Realising she can’t talk them out of this, the Princess simply wishes her luck promising to heal any injuries they receive.
Vaggie arrives at the Carmine compound, the door opening once she’s close enough leading to a large entry hall. Upon the walls are various weapons made of Angelic Steel, both a threat and boast. The matriarch stands watching from the top of the staircase, watching the Angel like a Tiger sizing up its prey. It continues like that, unnerving Vaggie till Carmilla pounces so quickly that she can barely lift her spear to block them. The fight lasts an hour, despite seeming more even to observers the Angel is just barely matching the Matriarch using every bit of her training, skill and experience plus magic while they’re just using their greater pool of experience, skill and power. By the end of it Vaggie is left panting on the floor exhausted and bleeding from over a dozen wounds while Carmilla only has a small cut on her face. She looks down at the Angel panting exhausted before them, sizing her up based on their current status and how they fought. After several minutes the Matriarch tells them to return tomorrow morning so her training can begin before turning away to return to their office. Vaggie is left alone till she can call Charlie to open a portal home. The Princess immediately starts fussing over the Angel, stating that Carmilla took it easy on her, which they aren’t surprised by. Once her wounds are healed Vaggie states her intention to continue training with them, which it both unsurprising and frustrating to Charlie but accepts she can’t stop them.
Over the next 3 months the pattern continues, Vaggie goes to train with Carmilla then comes home with wounds and bruises which Charlie’s heals before repeating the process over again. Slowly the number of them start to decrease and her performance starts to improve gradually enough that the Matriarch starts to praise them for it. This soon turns into conversation other than mistakes being called out or shouts at bad timing. Soon she even invites the Angel to stay for dinner. This allows Vaggie to start to get closer to Carmilla, but also her daughters Clara and Odette along with Zestial. She learns more about the circumstances that lead to the matriarch’s fall from Heaven and her former marriage to Sera along with meeting Zestial, an ancient primordial demon, along with raising her children in Hell and establishing their position in Hell. Soon though the conversations turn to funny stories, specifically those involving Charlie and Angel, the twins growing up and the occasional incident involving Carmilla herself. Soon instead of just training the Angel visits to solely see the family and even begins learning ballet from the matriarch who is as exacting a teacher for it as combat. This growing closeness and familiarity eventually leads to Vaggie seeing the carmines more like family, which is shared as during a training session Carmilla called the Angel daughter. After a moment of surprise she called the matriarch mama showing her acceptance of it. This soon led to her being accepted as a Carmine in all but name, at least for know which led to a substantial development.
6 months after beginning her training with the matriarch Vaggie arrives one morning that Carmilla is leading them to a place deep within the building. They arrive at a room that’s well laid out with various storage spaces around various forging instruments/tools, around a large forge. Here the Matriarch asks the Angel if she knew how they earned their place in Hell, the answer being cause she can reforge Angelic steel earned a laugh followed by a response of that being part of it. Carmilla reveals that she can actually create the Steel from scratch as it was one of her skills earned in Heaven. Vaggie is shocked asking why no one else knows. When the Matriarch points out she only sold the Angelic weapons to the Royal family until the exterminations began, selling high quality regular weapons to the masses. With the influx of leftover exorcist weapons she was able to scavenge them to start selling the masses and put a mark up while still having a way to restore the supply allowing her to make a great deal of money and influence. The Angel actually appreciates the cunning business sense displayed there, before asking why she’s brought them there. Carmilla’s response to teach her to work the Steel silences Vaggie dead.She states that teaching Clara and Odette was her way of showing them an important family trade and a coming of age ritual. The Angel stayed quiet as she understood what that meant, while the Matriarch told them to listen well as no Carmine has ever failed at this task.
The next few months were gruelling for the newest Carmine, as not only was Carmilla an even harsher task master here but the material was just as difficult as she was. Due to not being a higher Angel Vaggie could only work the steel not create it. It started with simply reforging small pieces of it and then creating small blades. Their 1st real achievement was creating a dagger that while rough, didn’t shatter or bend during the testing phase. As it wasn’t a practical piece she took it home and put it on her mantle as a memento, which Charlie didn’t hesitate to put in pride of place to show their support. The Angels 1st proper creation was for herself. It was designed to look like a Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting knife, Vaggie liking that it was good for stabbing and slashing with the right sharpening. Carmilla judged it a perfect choice after it succeeded the various tests. Later her next big piece was a present for the Princess. It was a Poignard Dagger that as befitting a gift for royalty was much more decorated or ornate than her own. The blade had engravings of an apple with a snake wrapped around it while the hilt was made of golden Angelic steel and an engraved ruby in the hilt. Vaggie was able to get the blade itself done, but required her mother’s help to do the fancier details. By the time it was done the blade was a work of art. The Angel also created a necklace of Angelic Steel for Charlie, using her magic to create a red garnet as the centre piece. Obviously the Princess loved both, but it was clear the latter gift was more her taste. It was certainly a sinsmas to remember. Though inbetween the various gifts Vaggie received that year the best was the adoption papers from Carmilla. The Angel had to stop herself from breaking down in tears right then and there. It was a sweet moment of calm before the madness that followed.
1 Year before the Hazbin hotel Pilot, Charlie and Vaggie were exhausted after another bloody day. With Angela and Chastity having already left the pair were eating Chinese food while just talking randomly, though the Angel noticed the Princess looks distracted. At some prompting Charlie admits she has an idea that’s been in their head for while and wants their opinion on it. Vaggie agrees but is shocked by what follows. A Hotel to redeem sinners and get them into Heaven. The Angel is silent as she mulls over that before seeing the Princess has a hopeful expectant smile on her face despite her exhaustion. Vaggie states that honestly isn’t something she’d ever considered, with Charlie explaining she’d been thinking about it for a while but hasn’t tried cause she didn’t have faith it would work until she met them. She continues stating that the fact that the Angel despite being an exorcist refused to harm a child and was cast out for it, chose to help them try to make Hell better is to them proof that anyone can change possibly even enough to get into Heaven. Vaggie is silent, both touched but unsure stating that while she appreciates her faith in them, she’s only 1 person plus considering Sera never considered redeeming before the extermination does make her saying if it’s possible. Charlie states just because they didn’t try doesn’t means it impossible, just unproven. She admits it’s a long shot, but considering the only other option is triaging the damage it’s better than just continuing on and letting the suffering continue. The Princess understands it seems like a long shot, but the Angel interrupts them by stating she’s in. After a questioning look they state that while she isn’t sure about the idea, they’re sure that if anyone can do it then Charlie can. Cue happy tears from the Princess while Vaggie hugs her. Despite the excitement both are exhausted so head to bed shortly after, though Vaggie wakes up to find Charlie up before her already brainstorming ideas.
At Angela’s birthday party a few days later Charlie announced her plan to the family. Reactions varied: Chastity, Ozzy and Bel were the most onboard/supportive, while Angela and Bel were skeptical they also voiced support, the most vocal against it were Satan, Mammon and Levi arguing it was worthless trying to work with Heaven. Lucifer for his part was silent till the 2 were alone. He was honest stating that while he would support anything she did, his experience with Heaven and genuine distrust of sinners meant they weren’t sure she was at best wasting her time or at worst making themselves a target for disappointment or worse. The Princess understands where her dad is coming from but states she can’t continue to see their people suffer if she can help stop it and needs to at least try. The father and daughter understood they couldn’t share the other’s point of view, the king still swore to support her in anyway needed to make this dream of hers come true.
It didn’t take long for the pair to find a place as Charlie remembered an old Hotel her parents used to host parties in. The place was a decayed and neglected mess, though the Princess was too busy thinking of what it would look like while Vaggie was confused as to how a pirates ship got up there. As expected the inside was just like the outside though it wouldn’t be for long. Over the next month the pair use their magic to begin fixing the Hotel. It isn’t a difficult job as they focus on the large areas 1st like the lobby fixing the damage and making it not only look great but fit the theme they were trying to create, a place of redemption and hope. They then moved onto fixing the rest of the ground floor before dealing with the rooms. Thanks to Charlie’s use of the size compression spell she was able to turn them into apartments with sizeable rooms to help future guests with some being made to host several guests at once in case some wanted to stay together. The top floor they converted into their own personal one, with rooms for visiting family and requiring permission otherwise the elevator wouldn’t go there. These rooms were made bigger than the floor itself so the princess and Vaggie, along with their relatives would have plenty of space with their own including a forge for the Angel to work at along with a private office for both and other necessary amenities. The pair also added what they thought the guests would like and would be good for the Hotel to have in general. This included a library the size of the building thanks to Charlie’s magic, they added a bar which would along with being a gathering place could also help those with drink issues to learn to be around it and not relapse, the kitchen was made up to restaurant quality with the dining room for use by guests and possibly visitors in the future both to generate income and spread good word of mouth about the hotel. Soon they move on to make additions to the wreck of a basement. Here they add a full gym, swimming pool, sauna, training area, a movie theatre and a live theatre along with a dance studio. Overall things that guests could use to pass the time and improve themselves. At Charlie’s insistence they fix up the garden so it creates a nice area around the Hotel too, plus some fruits and vegetables they can grow as well. Overall by the time they’re done the whole place looks much better. They invite Angela and Chastity over who love the place especially once they see their room and the thoughtful addition made to it for their personal use.
After the Hotel repairs/renovations are done both agree they should find sinners who will back them, as doing so would not only give them more legitimacy but a support that actually knows what their future clients/patients have gone through. Obviously their 1st choice is Carmilla, who while skeptical at the idea both due to her own experiences with Heaven and knowing that many of the damned enjoy Hell does give her support due to her long history with the Princess and it was her daughter asking. The pair soon begin looking at other overlords as they have the influence to help their cause, though they soon find they have little options due to not wanting work with the likes of the V’s or they wouldn’t want to work with them. This left them with only 1 choice who was powerful enough and seemingly met their standards.
Their walk through Cannibal Town was both an interesting and nerve wracking experience for the couple. Charlie while out of by the open eating of Sinner flesh was actually impressed by how nice and clean everything was in this slice of Americana along with how polite and friendly the Cannibals were. Vaggie for her part focused on keeping ready to deal with any threats that came their way, though did see a certain resemblance between the townsfolk and the boy she saved. Upon arriving at Rosie’s shop they were meant by a woman who spoke with a Ukrainian accent, explaining that her wife was waiting for them and had been looking forward to it since they made the appointment.
Inside they follow till they reach what is obviously the home part of the building, where Rosie waits another cannibal woman. Upon seeing them the Overlord is ecstatic to meet them and find out why the Princess of all people wants to meet with them. The 5 of them sit down to tea, with snacks for non-cannibals provided much to the couples relief. Rather than get straight to business they make small talk to build up an understanding. Here the pair learn that both women are Rosie’s wives, the Ukrainian woman they met is Sunny who died during the Holodomor though did have to resort to eating human flesh and Belle, her Irish wife who had to resort to it during the Potato Famine. The overlord herself reveals she resorted to it to cover up their murder of their 1st husband who’s abuse caused them to miscarry, then the 2nd for hurting her daughter before marrying a gay man and having an affair with her maid before dying of sickness and arriving in Hell where she built Cannibal Town and became its overlord. During this talk it’s revealed that Rosie’s wives don’t practise cannibalism anymore as it was out of desperation or pleasure and there are a few more like them in the town and their choice is respected. Before they can start talking about the Hotel a young cannibal boy runs in who upon seeing Vaggie freezes and vice versa. It ends when the boy runs at the Angel pulling her into a hug not believing she’s here, while she’s crying tears of joy. After a moment they tell the confused onlookers about why they’re acting like this. The kid Vadym who is Sunnys son and was adopted by her wives, reveals that Vaggie is the exorcist who let him go. Cue a moment of shock as the 3 of them had been skeptical of his claim, but upon having proof confirmed by the woman in question and the Princess the 3 are frozen. Though soon enough Sunny has her arms around the Angel tearfully thanking them for saving their son, while Rosie makes it known that whatever they wanted to talk about she’s on board with as repayment for what Charlie’s girlfriend did with Belle inviting them to stay for dinner.
The meal is not what they expected as in between the gratitude of the mothers, Vadym wanting to be as close to Vaggie as possible and the fact that along with the food not having sinners in it tasted very good. Plus the ladies of the house gossiping about the goings on made it seem like a snapshot into an alternative time. By the time the couple left full and happy not only did they have another powerful overlord on board and that the Angel had more proof her decision was right, they were invited back for afternoon tea. Their visit to Cannibal Town would prove to be a very important one to the pair in more ways than one.
That afternoon tea turned into more and other such visits. Rosie and Sunny were excellent cooks while Belle was an amazing baker so the food was amazing along with being non-cannibal. Vaggie appreciated seeing Vadym safe and happy, while Charlie enjoyed how the Overlord filled a need for maternal warmth she’d been longing for since Lilith left. That caused her to often visit her solo for advice or just a nice chat. Angela and Chastity also visited after deciding to join the Princess. The young Princess enjoyed sharing gossip about the Goetia and stories from her work including a few about her mothers exploits at Sappho’s, much to her embarrassment but everyone else’s joy especially her Angel who had some ideas. The Succubus liked seeing their son considering her profession as a teacher and love of kids, plus her love of vintage fashion helped them have some interesting conversations with the older ladies and mother-in-law. This new closeness resulted in Rosie and her wives being invited to the Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter balls as personal guests of the Morningstar’s, the 1st sinners ever invited which she loved knowing just how much it would piss of the V’s and a good chance to see how the highest of Hell live. Obviously the Goetia were scandalised by lowly damned souls being there but didn’t dare say a word. Plus she Bee found some very lovers of good food and drink, Ozzy got someone to share good stories with and Levi had more gossip lovers to gab with. Plus Carmilla was happy to see someone other than Zestial who wasn’t some blue-blooded Goetic asshole.
Even with the Hotel improved and some overlords on their side the new owners still needed to deal with keeping the building supplied for future guests. Bee, Levi and Angela helped them to find a supplier of high end spirits and other liquor for guests, visitors and celebrations. Vaggie found a butcher that got meat from Wrath directly that was high quality and delicious, along with a highly rated local bakery and a grocer that sold fruits and vegetables that like the meat was from Wrath that matched its quality. During this time Charlie was also fine-tuning her plans for treatment with Belphegor who gave good feedback and helped her to refine the plans further. Overall they were making great progress, though there was still the occasional hiccup.
Such as one morning Charlie was adjusting a picture on a ladder. Due to a sudden gust of wind caused it to bump against the wall and the Princess to lose her balance. Vaggie who was across the lobby saw this and despite knowing she wouldn’t be there in time to catch her, still tried. Unbeknownst to either of them the swell of love and protectiveness the Angel felt would bring back what both thought was long lost. Catching Charlie Vaggie is obviously glad to see she’s safe, but both realise something. How did they get across the lobby so fast, or more importantly how are they both in the air. Cue both having the shock of their lives seeing a pair of flapping wings behind the Angels back.
Belpegor was there in less than a minute despite being woken from a nice nap hearing her nieces panicked near screaming call. Upon arriving she understood why. Immediately the sheep started examining Vaggies wings both physically and magically. Aside from the fact they’re different gradients of grey now, her wings are no different than their original set. The obviously question is why they’re back now. Bel has a theory, that as Angels are often created in association with a specific emotions. As the ex-exorcist was created to protect Heaven, this it stands to reason that her desire to protect Charlie is what caused the wings to return. Regardless of if it’s true or not the couple change from shock to joy. The Angel is so happy to have her wings back she can’t help but fly around the room, while the Princess fawns over how soft and beautiful her wings are. Seeing no further need for their services the sin happily lays down on the couch for a well deserved nap. Charlie lays a soft blanket on her while Razzle, Dazzle and KeeKee join to keep them company.
Over the next few days they had some visitors once the news got out. Lucifer was the 1st as he was the only member of the family who knew about proper wing care. To this end he gave Vaggie several products and tools to help care for them, which would be Charlie’s job as she helps preen and care for his wings after Lilith disappeared. Angela and Chastity were also impressed to see them, the former making a joke about using the lost feathers for pillow and mattress filling, promising it was a joke at a look from her mother. Their wife for her part stated they were lovely and asked if the Princess used them as a blanket, a look confirmed that statement just before she wrapped the appendages around herself. Overall it was a great thing for Vaggie as she can soar through the skies again, as well as Charlie who could hold onto them during said rides.
With 1 month left before the extermination and everything at the Hotel ready the owners decided it was time to start looking for their 1st guest if not more.
After 2 weeks of searching that was met with laughter, insults or lack of interest the pair realised that even with their already low odds of finding a willing participant it was a long shot. Despite this Charlie refused to give up, seeing a sinner leaning against a streetlight and choosing to give him a shot. Though upon stopping up and opening the window the Princess freezes on her tracks before letting out a loud yell of shock. It’s Angel Dust.
The Spider in question was simply looking for customers after his prick boss got upset with him for dealing with a problem, but instead of a handsome John he got shocked by a doll looking rich gal. Shaking his head he stares that Women are double, though Charlie for her part despite their obvious anxiety clears up that isn’t why they’re here inviting him inside. Vaggie is both annoyed at the hooker looking for booze, while confused why her partner reacted that way. Though it soon turns solely into annoyance at how this Angel Dust is being an ass asking the princess if she’s sure about him, despite her lumpiness she confirms he is much to the Angels exasperation. Here they start their pitch for the Hotel and their plan to redeem sinners to Heaven as an alternative to the exterminations. The Spider is obviously skeptical, not helped by Charlie stating he looks like someone who regrets their life choices and wants another chance, though he enjoys trying to get Charlie to say what he does. An exasperated Vaggie claims he’s not a good fit and they should just start again tomorrow after he starts laughing at their failure to find anyone, though this instead cause Angel Dust to argue he’s the best with the former telling him to prove it. Then to their shock he agrees, while the Princess is overjoyed giving the Spider a large wad of cash after he claims they need to get back to work. A shocked Angel Dust asks why she’s giving him so much with Charlie stating it’s an investment in him as there’s more to him and they want to help him. This stuns him for a moment before he leaves returning to his flippant attitude once more as he leaves the limo, the Spider is still confused as the Princess thanks him before leaving. Though internally she herself feels relief at the fact he doesn’t recognise her in anyway. Angel Dust heads home to find comfort in Fat Nuggets, actively wondering about the idea of redemption.
Meanwhile at the Hotel that night Vaggie asks Charlie why she was so jumpy around Angel Dust. Realising there was no point in hiding it, the Princess asks the Angel if she remembers the story of how they got pregnant. Vaggie nods, still shocked that Charlie got knocked up via a 1 night stand with a prostitute even if she knows from 1st hand experience and stories via others they aren’t as innocent in that regard as expected. Then she drops the bombshell that Angel Dust was the man in question. After a full minute of silence both to let them absorb the information and the Angel’s own sheer shock the Princess explains why she kept it secret. Vaggie immediately understands considering the danger surrounding Angel Dust’s boss plus his own behaviour and how it could risk Angela’s link to the throne if people found out she was conceived from both a prostitute and sinner. Obviously they ask why Charlie wants to let him into the Hotel. She states that if the Spider is serious about redeeming themself then helping him can make up for keeping him out of their daughter’s life and ideally even let him be a part of it. The Angel is skeptical pointing out that he doesn’t seem like a real candidate, plus even then Angela might not be interested in having him be in her life even if he did. The Princess nods admitting that’s fair, stating she never plans on telling Angel Dust unless she’s genuinely sure he’s better than he seems and with her daughter’s consent. Vaggie doesn’t have high hopes but accepts her partners answer.
To Vaggies surprise and Charlie’s joy Angel Dust did arrive the next day. The Princess made sure to show her appreciation via a hug, though he did have a few questions the most pressing of was were pets allowed. Upon getting confirmation of that the Spider revealed his pet pig Fat Nuggets who Charlie immediately started cooing over, with even the Angel admitting he’s cute. They give Angel Dust the tour 1st, impressing him as he honestly wasn’t expecting the place to have this much or look so nice. The size of their room is an even bigger shock to the Spider as he had to regularly blow his land lord for a shitty cramped studio. Once he’s settled in the Princess goes over the rules such as no bringing strangers in overnight without approval, no drugs and alcohol can only be consumed at the bar or other common areas unless approved. Angel Dust nods smirking, though he soon stops as later on he realises his stash isn’t in the bag. In a welcome brochure it stars that aside from medicinal materials the living quarters of the Hotel are charmed to destroy any narcotics that enter their threshold. Immediately the Spider rushes down furious demanding to know why the fuck they destroyed his drugs, Vaggie reminds him he’s here to get clean not high. Though Charlie does offer him something else, a pink potion in a glass jar. He gives her a look until the Princess explains it’s what her aunt Belphegor gives patients in their rehab centres, gets rid of the physical symptoms of withdrawal so they can focus on treating the mental and psychological reasons behind their addictions. Angel Dust is skeptical, wondering if this is actually a kind of weird cult and Charlie wants him to drink it so he can become her braindead happy sex slave. After realising that wouldn’t be too different than his current life, the Spider downs it in one gulp surprised it tastes like strawberries behind heading off as the Angel shouts when dinner is and the Princess gives an enthusiastic bye.
A few hours later in his room Angel Dust is genuinely surprised the potion was legit, as he isn’t feeling the usual symptoms or cravings withdrawal normally gives him. With time to kill he focuses on unpacking his stuff and settling in, moving onto properly exploring his new place. Unlike his old place everything is well made, the hot water works and nothings leaking or creaking. The happiest surprise is that the fridge is fully stocked with what seems to be high quality products. Despite not really trusting the owners, the Spider remembers what Vaggie said about dinner and considering that Charlie helped him out via getting a new place and not getting the shakes he feels skipping would be ungrateful.
Making his way down with Fat Nuggets Angel Dust is surprised by how familiar it smells the closer he gets to the dining room. Upon the large table is an assortment of foods that look familiar but alien to a degree as well. Upon seeing him Charlie immediately pulls him into a hug grateful he chose to join them, though the Spider argues it was only cause he couldn’t be bothered to cook though it’s obvious she knows the truth. Vaggie states that as he mentioned his family were Italian the Princess decided to make some of its native cuisine, stating some of it might be different than he’s used to. Angel Dust agrees remembering what his brother said about the food when he was serving in the country decides to give it a try. Unsurprisingly the food is delicious, even better than his mother’s even if it feels like sacrilege to say. The Spider asked who cooked it, shocked that Charlie answers along with stating Vaggie helped, though the Angel states they only did the chopping tonight. He laughs stating back in his neighbourhood she’d be fighting off the men with a stick as good in the kitchen she is. Charlie blushes saying she learned to cook after having her daughter. Angel Dust is shocked that she had a kid, making jokes asking if she was teen mom who got a bit too frisky on Prom night or when her parents left her for the night. The Princess laughs stating she’s 225 and gave birth close to 50 years ago, just looks like she’s in her 20s. Remembering the announcement the Spider then asks who the dad was, realising his mistake at Charlie going stiff before stating he wasn’t safe to be around. Feeling guilty he apologies stating he must be a piece of shit and both were better off without him, not noticing the looks the couple gave each other. Moving onto lighter things the Princess discusses what activities the Hotel offers while their guest lets them know his work schedule can be rather unpredictable so that’s something their going to have to deal with. After desert Angel Dust thanks them for the food and for also letting his pet have some too before leaving. The couple exchange a look, 1 hopeful the other doubtful.
Over the next 2 weeks they all settle into a routine. Angel Dust proves to be a an interesting/annoying depending on who you ask, his sarcastic and over-sexualised personality certainly has an effect. He enjoys saying things that either make you blush or get mad, the latter they enjoy. Though they also notice how subdued he can be coming back from work. Sometimes he just complains and asks for a drink before making more remarks then heading to bed, but on others he comes home holding himself and just goes straight to his room flinching at points. To that end Charlie started leaving healing potions in their room, which he might not say but definitely appreciated. Along with the pair taking care of Fat Nuggets when he’s at work. Though it got rather tense when Angela and Chastity decided to visit after hearing the Hotel had its 1st guest. Upon recognising the Spider who asked if she was a starstruck fan, the young Princess said not really stating his work was overrated. This caused a rather heated argument before the pair made peace over drinks, with the succubus remarking they almost look like father and daughter. Vaggie manages to stop Charlie from dropping a box of glasses and takes her away to help deal with her oncoming anxiety attack. Once that’s done the Angel notes just some of Angela’s features make sense next to the Spider. Upon hearing that Chastity is a teacher, cracks a joke about how it must make the roleplay great which Angela admits to causing them to laugh while her wife blushes, mother doesn’t want to hear about their sex life and the Angel just shakes her head while thinking considering both her parents it’s no surprise. Overall aside from spiking Charlie’s blood pressure the visit went quite well.
The Hazbin Hotel Pilot. Just like the last 6, the 7th extermination day is just as bloody as the others with the owners trudging back into the Hotel exhausted after another day of trying to save Sinners, regardless of how few that was. Angel Dust who was waiting for it to be over leaves as he’s been called into work now that it’s done giving them a sympathetic look once they aren’t looking. As Vaggie pours a strong drink they both need, Charlie is ordering some dinner. Once it’s ready the Princess simply opens a portal and grabs it, leaving the cash plus a large tip. Once the meal is done she opens a portal to their room and collapses into it still dressed, with their partner following suit.
Vaggie wakes up early the next morning as is her routine. After completing her usual workout the Angel prepares breakfast for her and their partner, hoping a nice meal in bed would warm her spirits. To their surprise Charlie is already up, almost bouncing across the room in excitement before noticing her girlfriend is in the room. She then takes a moment before explaining that was 666 news asking if they’d like to come on and talk about her new project to fill in an empty time slot. The Angel is obviously shocked but quickly adjusts asking the Princess if they’re sure considering what their anchor is like. Charlie just waves it off reminding her of all the planning they’ve done for this and how it’ll be great. Accepting she had a point as their girlfriend rushed to get ready, dressed and grab their presentation notes, the Angel texted the Spider to let him know not to do anything to embarrass the Hotel today. Unfortunately Angel Dust was too busy to notice it.
In the studio the couple are going over the final points for the interview to ensure it goes perfectly so they can the case for their hotel perfectly. Vaggie also took the liberty of letting Lucifer and Angela know, who would inform the rest of the family so they could watch Charlie’s moment on air. The Princess in question after remembering her pitch goes to greet Katie Killjoy, who quickly lives up to her reputation as not only a complete bitch but a homophobe too. Charlie simply grits her teeth, asking the news woman how it’s working out for them considering where they ended up while offering a polite smile. Despite the slight Killjoy rushes back to the desk once they get back on air with her guest following serenely behind.
Despite getting her name wrong, Charlie decided to pitch their Hotel the best she could. Even with the initial blank or even mocking reactions the princess makes her case passionately reminding them all of how she’s tried to save lives during the exterminations, along with asking everyone a direct question are you happy with your life as it is in Hell. Vaggie knocks out a camera man for insulting their partner. The Princess simply continues her point by stating their must be some part of those watching that wants to be better and how the Hotel can help them achieve that. Despite this Killjoy simply mocks the idea that any sinners would want to be better people. Not deterred Charlie reveals their 1st guest as none other than Angel Dust, defending him despite the news anchors insults by listing the progress he’s made in the last 2 weeks. Just as it’s revealed the Spider in question is now involved in a turf war. Vaggie is now currently trying to call Angel Dust while her partner has had enough and shoots back calling Killjoy a nasty spiteful bitch who is only in her current job thanks to her boss who’s bi though they probably have no idea what that means instead of a page 3-girl, cheap hooker or weather girl on a station no one watches. The audience inside and out of the studio are stunned, as is Tom Trench who despite enjoying his coworker being torn down is terrified of her legendary rages running off as she transforms and leaps at the Princess. Charlie doesn’t even brink as she punches Killjoy hard enough to send her flying till they hit the boundary of the Pride ring. There’s a silence till the entire audience and co-anchor applaud the Princess who is leaving with the Angel to pick up their wayward guest from his scrap. Much to the interest of a certain Deer watching the broadcast.
The drive home is quiet in the Limo as Charlie is trying to figure out what to do next, while Vaggie is glaring furiously at Angel Dust who is more interested in messing with the divider. His response of owing his girl buddy a solid should be considered a redeeming quality only infuriates the Angel even more she states not when it results in territorial genocide which the Spider pushes further till a throwing knife hits the button just missing them. Angel Dust argues he was just trying to protect his reputation as it would nosedive if people found out he was trying to go straight, Vaggie snaps that instead he’s fucked with their reputation making them look like a joke, which the Spider tries to come up with a retort both are shocked by the Princess snapping enough. Charlie bluntly tells Angel Dust that while she understands he’s only been with them a short time and thus still early in his journey with his intention to help his friend a noble one, doing so the way he did not only made the Hotel look back but is only reinforcing that it seems like he doesn’t actually value their attempts to help or see improving himself as a possibility. The Spider is stunned before asking if that means they’re kicking him out, her answer that no just cause he doesn’t think he can redeem himself doesn’t mean she doesn’t think he can, adding there’s more to him than even they themselves see and thus the Hotel will still continue to be a place for him. Angel Dust is actually silent, till he simply says whatever not wanting to admit that bit of faith felt really good.
Upon arriving Angel Dust heads to the kitchen for a snack, while Vaggie just slumps into the couch. Charlie for her part takes a moment to go to her office and make a call. Like usual it goes to voicemail but she continues anyway telling her mom how the interview went but despite that she refuses to give up and promises to live up to their dream hanging up after a quick I love you. Returning to the lobby they hear a knocking at the door. Curious the Princess goes to answer it before getting the 2nd biggest shock of her life at the presence of the Radio Demon. She slams the door shut before opening it again just to confirm it’s actually him slamming it a final time. Immediately Charlie calls over to Vaggie telling them who’s at the door. While Angel Dust is just confused her partner is immediately on edge, telling them not let him in. Though curiosity drives the Princess to open the door again.
After getting confirmation he could talk now, Alastor introduces himself in a memorable way just as the former radio host strives to. Vaggie for her part warns him that she won’t allow him to hurt anyone there, the fact she nor Charlie aren’t put off by his threat/promise both surprises and intrigues him. The Deer then stares he’s there to help much to their shock and confusion. Clarifying that he’s grown bored and lacked inspiration for decades, craving a new form of entertainment claiming that what the Princess did on camera is the purest kind of. Alastor then clarifies that he doesn’t actually believe in redemption and he will take pleasure in watching the scum of the world try and continually fail to better themselves.
Vaggie meanwhile explains to Angel Dust who their visitor is, exasperated that she has to do so to someone who’s been in Hell decades longer. The Angel thus explains to the Spider how Alastor appeared and seemingly toppled ancient overlords overnight, raw power like that having never been seen by a mortal soul before, broadcasting the carnage through Hell to show off their power earning his moniker despite how unimaginative it was. Along with people genuinely wondering how he could rival the most ancient evils of their world Vaggie states that no matter what they can’t trust him as an unpredictable source of danger, a wicked spirit of mystery and a violent monster they can’t risk getting involved with. Angel Dust then jokes he looks like a strawberry pimp, then also asks if she trusts any man earning a deadpan look.
Vaggie for her part takes Charlie to the side stating the facts, that Alastor obviously has ulterior motives and is pure evil along with not being redeemable who likely wants to destroy everything they’re trying to do. The Princess herself admits that while yes he’s here for this own less than pure reasons and has no intention of changing, throwing him out would go against everything the Hotel stands for asking the Angel to trust her. Despite her own anxieties she decides to trust their partner.
Thus Charlie goes up to Alastor informing him that she is rejecting his offer. There’s a silence before the Radio Demon asks a simple what in shock. The Princess points out that not only does he not believe in the goal of the Hotel viewing it as simple entertainment, she doesn’t need his support as along with the backing of her family but 2 other overlords Carmilla Carmine and Rosie, the latter of which makes their eyes narrow for a second before returning when she points out further that considering his 7 year absence mean he isn’t that big a deal like they once might’ve been. Charlie for her part stats that if Alastor does want to take part in what they’re doing regardless of his reasons then he can join as their concierge which put him only below her and Vaggie. Theirs a silence as they all await his answer. Alastor despite the insult to his pride and power, knowing he has no option agrees to her terms.
Alastor for his part gets into gear quickly asking where their staff is, noticing how empty the place is. Vaggie explains they were waiting for more guests to arrive before contacting Charlie’s relatives to provide the necessary employees. The Deer states he can provide them with the 1st then. At the nearby fire place he casts a spell that causes a spot covered figure to emerge who quickly reveals herself to be a cyclops sinner. Alastor introduces her as Niffy who makes a big impression, asking if theirs any men here while cooing over how clean the whole place is. Next is a cat sinner who has just won a hand at cards before realising where he is. Initially hostile at the Radio Demons presence and his attitude towards them, the newly introduced Husk changes his tune at the presence of the bar and its many high-end beverages. Waiting to show off his showmanship the deer uses his magic to summon a band but is surprised that it’s limited by the building itself, continuing despite that he puts on a show which the princess enjoyed. Till a pound bang hit the front door and they heard a scream of fury.
Outside Sir Pentious still furious at Angel Dust for interfering, though his attention shifts to Alastor who claims not to know him. Deflated the Snake unleashes his laser cannon, though it’s cut short by the Radio Demon opening a portal from which tentacles grab then destroy the airship. Initially pleased Alastor is unnerved by the fact neither the Princess or her partner look unimpressed before returning to his jovial personality at the suggestion of making his mother’s Jambalaya. On the way in the Radio Demon also changed the sign from Happy to Hazbin Hotel. The owners decided to let him have it. At dinner they complimented Alastors cooking, managing to guess the spices he used which impressed him. The Angel stated there was a place that used to make it and was a regular customer, while the Princess learned to cook it when trying different cuisines. This intrigued the Deer more. Afterwards they got the full tour, with Niffty loving the pool and Alastor the library. The new trio were also pleased with their rooms as much more than initially expected. The Radio Demon asked Charlie if he could modify his room to his liking using magic, which is how he learned the Hotel is enchanted to ensure that no magic except for the owners can creep too far in for guests safety/privacy. Annoyed at his powers being limited, Al focused on remodelling his room more to his liking.
It’s an adjustment period for the Hotel with their new additions and old inhabitants learning to get along with each other. But aside from dealing with Husk dealing with Angel Dusts flirtatiousness and Nifftys extreme cleanliness they settle into a rhythm.
As can be expected the owners leave to attend Angela’s birthday party at the palace , putting Alastor in charge. Like usual the event was for family and close friends as a nice intimate affair. The young princess loved all her gifts and getting to spend time with the people she loves. Her mother was informed by several of the sins that the interview, despite some of their feelings on the Hotel, was amazing especially how she swatted that bitch Katie Killjoy across the ring. In a quiet moment she also informed Rosie, Carmilla and Zestial about Alastors return along with him now working at the Hotel. While the latter 2 debate about what this could mean and his disappearance, the former simply sips her tea. As the party ended the birthday toon the time to tell Charlie she and her wife thought she did really well on the interview, though did voice that Angel Dust was a real asshole despite her attempts at defending him. Once they were along Angela and Chastity revealed they had a big surprise for them. They were going to be moving into the Hotel to help them. Obviously the owners were shocked asking about their own careers and commitments. The young princess had simply put her manager in charge of the day-to-day operations with her checking in monthly and the succubus was still going to be doing her job, with a portal the commute would be nothing and she could help on the weekends. Obviously Charlie pulled both into a tearful hug, wondering what she did to deserve such great daughters while they and Vaggie tried to calm them down.
The couple moved in the next day to much fanfare by Charlie who proceeded to introduce them to their newest additions. As they’d only heard about the young Princess and her wife from 3rd hand sources it was rather eye opening. Angela caught onto to Alastors act quickly telling him to save it, she’s used to people trying to soften her up before fucking her and she isn’t falling for his charming radio host shit, bluntly reminding the Deer of his place and how with her there he’s not even in the top 3 most powerful people in the Hotel anymore. Alastor for his part is both insulted but intrigued by her cool but blunt response noting how different she is from their mother. In Husks case he’s both impressed and terrified by her downing their usual, a triple shot of Beelzejuice mixed with the same of aged Wrathian Fire Whiskey and 2 shots of absinthe together which she downs then asks for another like it was water. Chastity meets Niffty who shows off her roach puppets, thanks to decades of experience dealing with kids and their sometimes interesting arts and crafts, the teacher simply asks what their names are and how she made them. After launching into a lengthy explanation of both, the maid tells them none of her teachers were nice like her and she likes them. Alastor asks how the succubus deals with misbehaviour, he’s disappointed to find out that corporal punishment is not one of them. The Radio Demon argues that back in his day if a child disobeyed he’d get a quick reminder why they shouldn’t. Chastity simply replies that some cases might require it, but in her experience gentler methods like actually talking to the child and finding out the cause plus teaching them why it’s wrong work better than just beating them, especially as she’s sure those methods played a part in the man who was damned to Hell. Alastor is silent, annoyed at being called out but impressed by both her calmness in speaking to an overlord like him and courage in saying that exact thing. He finds himself sharing the same fondness he has for Charlie with them, subconsciously cause both remind him of his mother. Life continues on with the Hotels new residents until a certain meeting is called.
HH S1 Ep 1. Charlie is in her room reading the story of Hell when Angela and Vaggie arrive, the pair making her jump before reminding her they love her theatrics the former adding she read them that as a baby. It’s gets serious as they ask if she’s ok, the Angel asking if the Princess has heard from Lilith then how long it’s been. Despite the fact it’s been 7 years Charlie still believes that her mom is off doing something important and that the kingdom was something they both care about. The pair remind her she isn’t alone and that the Hotel will work as they both have faith in her, before Vaggie reveals the reason why their there is because Alastor said he had something to show them.
After a commercial that was at best ineffective and worst insulting the trio have notes. Vaggie and Angela are both obviously pissed off for obvious reasons, while Charlie is trying to be more polite in her criticisms. The Angel points out it didn’t even explain that they’re trying to save sinners from the extermination with the Princess more politely backing up her point, stating the commercial was about letting them know they’re trying to help. Alastor argues that as he was forced to use that noisy picture box advertising so had some fun with it. The Young Princess reminds Alastor they asked for a TV ad as that’s the most popular medium, but also said he could do a radio one as well so he doesn’t get to whine like a spoiled toddler, earning her a look. Vaggie for her part adds that when he arrived a week ago they said he wanted to help run the Hotel but is instead mocking them, along with how no one’s gonna wanna come to a place a powerful overlord thinks is a waste of time. Angel Dust offers his own services for the ad, despite the ex-exorcists refusal the Spider continues. Angela for her own part mentions how even in Pride that’s a bit much and also calls him out for harassing Alastor with his going at it comment which they appreciate. Charlie thanks Angel Dust for his enthusiasm but refuses to exploit him that way, hoping that also helps break down his persona. While the Spider continues about his bedroom abilities the Princess takes a call from Lucifer.
Angel Dust for his part asks why they can’t just make people stay there considering how powerful Alastor is, which he boasts he could. Husks add that’s the only reason why he’s there cleaning bottles and listening to them bitch and moan, while Niffty adds she’s into that much to his discomfort. The Spider can’t help but flirt with Husk with Angela calling him out for harassing the cat now while Vaggie joins in while also stating they can’t force sinners to stay, they have to choose to. Angel Dust claims he’s choosing to stay there and still thinks it’s stupid considering they’re in Hell thus the end of the road. The Angel for her part states that maybe it doesn’t have to be. The Spider simply states as long as he can stay there rent free, as drugs aren’t cheap.
Charlie for her part is hearing from Lucifer that he’s busy with work and that Heaven has scheduled a meeting with the head of the exorcists, asking if she’d take his place. Obviously they both are confused about what this could mean but she agrees. Once done she calls over Angela and Vaggie. Upon hearing the news the Angel goes rigid, asking why the Hell they would be asking for a meeting so soon after extermination. Her daughter suggests it’s most likely so Adam can bitch about something or brag about how much better Heaven is and their kill count. The Princess admits anything is possible with that man. Despite their joint worries Charlie leaves to attend, asking the pair to take care of the Hotel while she’s gone, hoping the walk would help her prepare for whatever the meeting could be about.
Arriving at the embassy the already on edge Princess is not calmed by just how creepy and unnerving the building is, even more so when a quill and paper appears then disappears after signing her name once she rings the bell. A door opening leading to a darkened room only worsens it. Entering her training and instincts kick in, just in case it’s an ambush jumping when the lights come on and a voice calls out. It takes every bit of restraint and more to control to stop herself from attacking, especially once she sees it’s Adam and Lute, due to his disgusting lies about her beloved daughter and daughter-in-law plus how the latter mutilated their beloved girlfriend. Using years of experience and courtly etiquette the Princess was able to present a polite but cool front that didn’t shatter despite Adam’s childish attempts at 1st a handshake then offer of ribs despite knowing he never comes down and uses holograms instead. Charlie then asked why he called this meeting, but the 1st man instead decided to ramble about random bullshit. She took a breath knowing this would take a while.
Meanwhile back at the Hotel Vaggie gathered everyone, including Chastity who returned from running errands, to state that while Charlie was away they would be filming a new commercial that actually represented what they were trying to do. Angela made her the camera so they could get started. Beginning at the bar it was derailed by Husks inexperience with acting and Angel Dusts continued flirting. Angela got the Spider under control by offering a weekend in Lust and a meeting with Asmodeus himself, while her wife held up cue cards for the cat to read.
Back at the meeting Charlie was finding her patience becoming more strained Adam’s idiotic and offensive rambling.
In one of the rooms of the Hotel Vaggie is continuing with the commercial this time with Niffty. Though this was hampered by the fact that the maid froze with a blank look when the Camera was pointed at her. Along with being creepy it really slowed things down, though Chastity who was used to dealing with camera shy kids had an idea. After sending Niffty out for a minute, she returned to find only the succubus who asked them how clean the Hotel was. Niffty immediately did so with a gusto, stating how pristine everything was. Leading the maid out Chastity peaks back in to get a thumbs up from a no longer invisible Angela, Vaggie and Angel Dust.
In the lobby the trio are going over the footage while Alastor arrives to praise them over making an effective commercial, even if it’s going to air on that noisy picture box. Chastity answers before the others can, saying that since the Deer is such a powerful overlord then he should have no issue getting it on air for them immediately. Al is silent till the Succubus promises that if he does they’ll let him do an exclusive interview with her and Angela, along with full creative control over a radio ad for them. That does the trick with the Radio Demon happily agreeing. Vaggie and her wife give Chastity a look of surprise, she simply says it’s no different than convincing a student to do something by dangling something they want too.
Back at the Meeting Charlie is about to either rip her own ears off or tear out Adam’s tongue after hours of his sexist and misogynistic ramblings. In the end she simply snaps demanding why they called this meeting or the Princess would leave tired of his pointless bullshit. Unhappy at being interrupted the 1st man takes extra pleasure as he and Lute reveal they’re adding a 2nd extermination to the schedule in just 6 months time. Charlie is intially shocked before enraged demanding to know why it’s happening but the pair just cut the feed, both giving her smug looks and Adam the finger. The Princess proceeds to break the table by slamming her fist into it before wondering how she’s going to tell everyone back home.
Charlie arrives still sullen before being dragged into the Hotel by a very enthusiastic Vaggie. Before the Princess can tell her what happened, the Angel leads them to the couch with everyone else revealing that they reshot the commercial with Alastor stating he used his connections to air it ASAP, Angela reveals she edited it and Angel Dust bragging it’s one of his better performances. Full of joy Charlie decides to wait to tell them about the meeting, though it’s soon ruined when the news interrupts their commercial to reveal it. Chaos spreads as it’s shown a new extermination is coming in 6 months.
Meanwhile in Heaven Adam and Lute find the body of their dead exorcist via a drone. The enraged 2nd wants to go straight to Hell and purge them all, while her superiors tells her to be patient before smashing the projector with his fist.
Ep 2. Charlie is in the lobby pacing back and forth panicking over the new extermination before Vaggie helps calm her down. Angel Dust for his part is skeptical arguing that the news is making everyone crazy, then trying to hide a text from Valentino which puts both the owners on edge for a different reason. Though the Spiders point about everyone losing their shit causes the Angel to realise that if sinners are desperate, they’d be willing to try anything to escape the extermination, which the Princess joins in on stating it’s the perfect time to recruit more sinners for the Hotel. Until they’re interrupted by a loud banging against the wall, followed by a familiar scream of rage.
Within his airship Sir Pentious is demanding for Alastor to come out and face him, before realising he’s on the balcony having a cup of coffee bemused by the Snakes 2nd attempt, not even bothering to remember him despite their precious encounter or any of the others. After more mockery from the Deer the Inventor claims defeating him with allow them to accepted by the 3 Vee’s as an equal. A curious Niffty asked who they were, but Alastor said no one important.
Within his office Vox watched over his empire, ensuring his minions did as ordered and the brainless masses consumed his products and content with a bit of hypnotic persuasion. Though it’s interrupted by Velvet calling and demanding he deal with his boy toy who’s fucking up her studio. Exasperated the media overlord leaves his office interacting/hypnotising several journalists that Voxtech was developing a solution to deal with the new extermination though it was complete bullshit before zipping through a security camera as electricity.
Arriving at her Studio Vel tells Vox that Valentino was in a mood and tore apart her best model, telling him to deal with the piss baby that is his boyfriend.
Vox thus find Valentino in the penthouse having a temper tantrum breaking shit cause Angel Dust has moved into Charlie’s Hotel. The Media overlord talks the pimp down from doing something stupid by pointing out how bad it would make them look and instead offers to let him shoot up their worst employees of the month. Val then reveals that he isn’t the only one staying there now, but so is Alastor enraging and shocking the TV who is furious that wasn’t the 1st thing they told him, though the moth just points out he’s not the one who’s got a kink for killing the Deer. Vox then watches the drone outside the Hotel.
Alastor is of course toying with the terrified Sir Pentious despite Charlie’s pleas for mercy while Angel Dust watches amused. After dropping the snake out of his airship face 1st into the mud, the Radio Demon then blasts him away after he tries to salvage the defeat by ripping off a small sliver of their coat. Alastor then leaves to have his coat fixed at the Tailor while Vaggie and the Princess head off to hopefully recruit more sinners to the Hotel.
Back at V Tower Vox is furious to find out that Alastor is back, even more so when Val brings up how he beat them last time they fought. Wanting to prove his superiority and that things have changed the Media Overlord decided to run a special broadcast. While it started off well it became apparent that the Radio Demon could still find the right buttons to push, causing the TV to short out all of Pentagram City except the Hotel. Alastor took the time to further mock his wannabe rival by promising he’ll make them wish he’d stayed gone and how fun it would be.
Later the Vees are in a meeting room with Vox reminding them about how bad it would be for Alastor to get too close to the Princess, especially if he can somehow make a deal with her. The trio eventually settle on getting someone inside the Hotel, someone pathetic enough for Charlie to pity but no ties to them. The Media overlord smirks knowing just the one.
Angel Dust watches as Charlie and Vaggie return home, the Princess flopping face down into the couch exhausted after a long fruitless day. The Angel reveals that aside from her partner giving selfies and autographs to Hellborn, they couldn’t find any sinners interested in joining the Hotel. The Spider isn’t surprised that no one wants to waste their possible final days, though a knock at the door catches Vaggies attention. Upon seeing Sir Pentious at the door she hits him with a punch, then puts her spear at his throat he claims to come in peace. At the sight of the Princess the snake claims to want to better and join the Hotel. Despite her suspicions Charlie welcomes him enthusiastically, much to the disbelief of Angel Dust reminding him he only a few hours before had tried killing them. The Princess defends him by reminding the Spider that everyone deserves a 2nd chance including Sir Pentious. The Spider then tries to get the Angel on side but trusting Charlie she states that the Snake isn’t a threat even with his War machine, let alone without out it. At this the Princess welcomes the Snake with a hug before starting the tour. Angel gives him at best a week.
Charlie starts by introducing Sir Pentious to the rest of the Hotel with Niffty making a very big impression on the snake, actively terrifying him. Though the meeting becomes awkward when they reach Alastor, who states he recognises the inventor as the one who damaged his coat. The Princess seeing this as a good learning opportunity, encourages Sir Pentious to apologise to the Radio Demon, though it’s ruined by Alastor coldly burning the sliver to both mock and demoralise the Snake. Angela and Chastity who are back from errands/work are split, the former doesn’t trust the inventor one bit while the latter wants to give him a chance as he reminds them of shy/lonely students she’s had.
Wanting to make Sir Pentious feel more welcome Charlie organises a clapping and singing game, which despite Angel Dusts comments seems to work making the snake feel at ease. Angela also rolls her eyes but participates to please their mom while Chastity who’s done this for decades it’s instinct by this point. They then move onto an exercise where the Snake and Spider are tested on behaviours that can lead to redemption with the former doing a better job which earned praise from the owners, which unintentionally made Angel Dust feel like a failure that Sir Pentious is better in 1 day than he was in almost a month. Thus he heads to his room to try and get some rest, though it was only worsened by the messages from Valentino despite the attempts of his beloved pet Fat Nuggets. Needing to take his mind off things the Spider heads down to the bar for a stiff drink. It’s moments like this that remind him even without the chemical dependency, the mental kind will always be the worst no matter how much he wants to try and ignore it.
After a swig of whiskey Angel Dust sees a shadow on the wall, instinct telling him to follow. The spider is shocked then enraged to find Sir Pentious planting a camera in Charlies office. This leads to a scuffle where the Snake hypnotises Angel Dust to get him off, but it stops there when both see the Princess, Vaggie and Angela at the door looking disappointed, angry or unimpressed. Before either can speak Charlie destroys the Camera with her magic, which causes Sir Pentious to start desperately looking for an escape route while calling Vox for help. The TV instead mocks the Snake for being caught so soon, telling him he’s worthless and if they don’t kill him, then he should do it himself. That causes Sir Pentious to break down asking that they make it quick. Chastity who had been watching outside remembered all the children she’d seen like this for either their parents or fellow children. She along with the ever compassionate Princess comforted the Snake, telling him it was never too late to say sorry and make a real effort to be better. That surprises the Inventor asking if they would really give him a chance, the succubus and Princess remind him what the Hotel stands for. That seems to be the push Sir Pentious needed to give it a real shot, though the kick from an irate Niffty was something he could do without. Despite their anger at his betrayal, sympathy for what they saw Vox say to him plus the Angel and Younger Princess trust their partners/mother while Angel Dust understands what desperation can do to someone especially when the Vees are involved. As they leave the room Alastor appears, picking up the discarded watch taking the opportunity to mock his old foe again before destroying it.
The next morning Sir Pentious left to bring his airship to the Hotel along with his Egg Bois, setting up a lab in his spacious room. The next several days were interesting to say the least.
Ep 3. Charlie is putting up a banner to celebrate Sir Pentious 1st week at the Hotel. Angela and Vaggie aren’t exactly sure about celebrating him being there a week considering past behaviour, which is punctuated by the Snake rolling in a new weapon. He explains it’s to help protect him from the rest of the residents, as they’re being too nice not for it to be a trap. Clara and Odette arrive delivering the parts for the “Skin Flayer 11,000”. This leads to them greeting the Princess, their niece and Sister revealing that they have an overlords meeting today after inviting them to dinner the following night. Along with agreeing Vaggie tells them to take the shipment back along with explaining that along with not being allowed to build weapons in the Hotel, everyone is being nice to Sir Pentious cause they want him to feel welcome, which they are skeptical of. That lack of trust gives Charlie the idea to make it the focus of the days activities, though the Angel does remind the snake of the ground rules and after they shoot a laser that only just marks the ceiling states that the Egg Bois are confiscated for the day despite Sir Pentious begging. While Vaggie leads them away her partner comforts the crying snake.
Vaggie finds Alastor in his room eating from a dead deer. The Angel asks him to watch the Eggs for the day, the Radio Demon agrees stating he’ll be on an outing for the day. She thanks him while also being disgusted by his choice of meal.
Back in the lobby Charlie announces that they will be running some exercises to try and build trust between the Hotels residents, with Vaggie leading after ensuring she’s ok with it. The Angel gets into the mind of a drill sergeant and runs them hard through several challenges which include trust falls, trying to build a tower from spaghetti and marshmallows while their arms are tired together or attempting to bake a cake while they are either deaf, blind, mute or on a video call. That last one ended with the screen broken, though Husk passed out drink before that, Angel Dust trying to strangle Sir pentious with his own tail and Niffty laughing madly at the chaos. After cleaning up the Spider has a suggestion of what they could do next, which despite Vaggie and Angela’s suspicions they agree to try.
Alastor for his part is walking to the meeting, coming very close to murdering the Egg Bois as their shenanigans are driving him mad, well madder. His journey is interrupted by the arrival of Zestial. The Radio Demon is pleased at being able to interact with a fellow overlord. The pair discuss about Alastors disappearance and the rumours about it, much to the Deer demons pleasure. Though it soon turns sour when the Spider overlord questions his involvement with the Hotel, considering he is the 3rd such overlord to do so as the Radio Demon doesn’t enjoy hearing he wasn’t the 1st but claims it’s due to reasons he wishes to keep to himself.
Upon arriving at the building, Alastor orders the Eggs to guard the front not noticing that Frank was trapped on the elevator with them. As the overlords take their seats the Egg sticks close to the Deer, hiding behind his seat after Rosie’s smile makes him jump. Carmilla soon arrives stating that with the new extermination they need to minimise the risk to their interests and the potential loss of souls, she stops to greet her old friend Zestial along with being surprised at Alastors return though quickly moves on to the Deers offence. Though they are interrupted by the arrival of Velvette, the fashion/social media overlord being her usual insulting and disrespectful self. Any chance at salvaging the meeting is ruined when the Doll throws the head of an exorcist on the table, shocking everyone there but the Matriarch who simply asks where they found it. Velvette explains they found it on extermination day, that with proof exorcists can be killed then it changes things, stating she and the others Vee’s are coming up with an assault plan. Zestial interrupts her attempt at getting more support by pointing out they don’t know how the Exorcist was killed or by who, that attempting an uprising could see all of Hell purged, though he adds that the Doll and her allies could be leading them to slaughter simply so they can take territory if not outright destroy them. This causes the other overlords to turn against the idea, though Velvette noticing the unease on Carmilla’s face adapts. Insulting the spider overlord 1st to rile the matriarch up, continuing to do so before asking if they know what killed the Angel. Despite Carmilla ending the meeting there, the Doll overlord leaves pleased at both riling her up and all but confirming the truth. As he gets up to leave Alastor notices the Carmines and Zestial exiting, sensing an opportunity he sends Frank to follow to learn the truth hanging over their heads.
Meanwhile Charlie is embarrassed, Vaggie annoyed and Angela bemused that Angel Dust has led them to a BDSM club, telling the Angel it’s no activity requires more trust than BDSM. The young Princess for her part internally agrees, remembering how big a milestone it was for Chastity to trust them to do it considering how they met. Vaggie and her partner don’t disagree with the Spider, but along with this being inappropriate they also believe in private things remaining that, private the Angel convinces Charlie to let her attempt a way they both know. Despite her trepidation she agrees.
This leads them standing on a building in the middle of contested territory while a war goes on beneath them. Vaggie explains that as everything else has failed they’re be learning to trust the same way she was taught, through combat. A portal then opens beneath the guests and staff dropping them a decent distance away, the Angel telling them they don’t get home till all of them make it to the roof. The trio watch with Charlie hoping they’ll be ok, while Angela makes bets with Vaggie about who will get more injured. The latter wins as Angel Dust, Husk and Sir Pentious arrive back on the roof, the Snake the worst hit. Niffty is somewhere in the distance causing chaos to her hearts content. Deciding it’s easier to just bring her home, the Princess opens a portal back to the Hotel, where upon being healed the guests head to their own rooms to rest and recover. Except the maid who rushes to clean herself and the Hotel of any dirt that was tracked in. Silently the Angel hopes she made the right choice.
Meanwhile Frank is staying hidden in Carmilla’s office as ordered to gather information. The Matriarch downs a swig of whiskey, refuting her daughter’s suggestion they tell Zestial who already guessed the truth. The Spider overlord is able to convince her to reveal the truth, that she killed the Exorcist to protect her daughters and covered it up to prevent a war that could cause Hell to be purged. Carmilla further adds that regardless she would do anything to protect her loved ones such as Clara, Odette and Zestial. As the mother and daughters embrace the Egg Boi flees having gathered the required information.
Outside Alastor awaits while the rest of the Egg Bois are playing in the garbage. Upon seeing Frank the Radio Demon questions what he heard, being very pleased to hear the truth of Carmilla’s angel slaying and ordering his little spy to stay silent before heading home.
Back at the Hotel Charlie and Vaggie look on happily as their guests and staff are bonding over their experiences in trying not to die. The Princess states she knew that the Angel could do it, bringing a smile to her face. Angela meanwhile is filling in Chastity about what happened while she was at work, not being surprised Angel Dust took them to a BDSM club or that Vaggie dumped them into a warzone let alone that it worked. Alastor returns about this time, claiming the Eggs were actually rather useful before returning them to Sir Pentious as a reward for his good behaviour. The Snake is intially overjoyed to have them back before ordering them to clean his room.
Later while preparing for bed Frank tells his boss about their day, revealing the secret about Carmilla despite Alastors order. Though with their reputation for making crazy shit up and their wording the Snake believes it’s more of the former, wishing them a good night.
A few days after their group experience Angel Dust and Angela are sharing exploits, with the former impressed by the latter’s body count and experience. The Spider cracks a joke about how someone like the Princess came from someone as prudish as Charlie. After a full minute laughing along with spitting out her drink, Angela smirkingly reveals her mother isn’t as innocent as he might think. That gets Angel Dusts attention who wants every word. The young Princess not only reveals her mothers habit of using royal occasions as a hook up spot, but how she would sometimes spend entire weekends at her place or others in Lust with several employees at a time which left them exhausted enough they needed vacation time to recover. By the time Charlie and Vaggie return several hours later everyone at the Hotel sans Alastor is sat listening rapt around Angela. The Princess thinks they’re being friendly, though her joy turns to horror upon hearing from the Spider what they listening to. Angel Dust is smirking in approval/respect, Husk gives her a raised eyebrow look, Sir Pentious is too red faced to look at her and Niffty is smirking at Charlie with clear admiration/jealousy. The Angel picks her girlfriend up, giving a look that promises pain if they bring this up around either of them, before carrying them onto bed to help them deal with the embarrassment.
For Ep 4. the hotel members sans Alastor are sat around during show & tell by the TV watching a tape Angel Dust brought, which turns out to be one of his pornos. Vaggie quickly rips the tape out and throws it at the Spider, who just manages to catch it, telling him this is about sharing stuff that’s meaningful to them not filth. Angel Dust is offended stating this won him a “Sex-x-x-i” award along with being his best film and helped him beat out Tiffany Titfucker. Husk for his part adds that it’s not a very convincing interrogation scene, causing the Spider to get defensive. The cat simply asks if he’s not gonna act like the scripts are hot garbage, with Angela adding that the films from Lust of are a much higher quality cause the actors actually enjoy it and don’t have to fake it. Angel Dust tells both to go fuck themselves that what he does is classy art, though Husk and the young Princess remind him that he bitches about then at the bar while drunk constantly, clarifying that everyone does it and he knows plenty about them. That Sir Pentious watches them sleep cause he’s a lonely insecure buffoon, Charlie is stressed out by trying to steer the herd of drunken cats that is the Hotel, Vaggie is stressed by making sure the Princess doesn’t get burned out while Niffty he avoids talking about for obvious reasons. The Spider cracks a joke about the kitten having claws before they move onto him, stating he can see through their bullshit and how fake they are. Angel Dust starts trying to refute this, but quickly becomes subdued once a call from Valentino calling him in for a last minute shoot. Despite their obvious discomfort at seeing the Spider so distressed, the Princess simply wishes him a nice day. Once he’s gone Charlie slumps into her seat angry at how Val continues to hurt and prevent their friend from making any real progress. Vaggie and Angela both point out that as Princess of Hell she can just force the pump to give her Angel Dusts contract or Vox will if she puts on the pressure. The Princess is worried she could make things worse, but her partner and Daughter remind her she’s put arrogant Goetia and others much more powerful beings than a simple overlord in their place, so what’s there to be scared of along with it being to save someone she cares about. That helps ignite the fire in her heart.
Angel Dust is on set trying to deal with another shit script while not angering Valentino today. Just as the shoot starts, the Spider freezes in terror at the sight of Charlie entering the studio with an uncharacteristically stern look on her face. Immediately Angel Dust rushes over to try and get her out of their pronto, but is horrified to hear them call Valentino over. The Moth is annoyed till he sees it’s the dear Princess of Hell, so focused on how he could use her both professionally and privately doesn’t notice the look on her face. As Val tries to touch her Charlie shocks everyone by backhanding him across the room. As the pimp overlord tries getting up the Princess shoves him to the floor her foot on his head keeping him there. Charlie then lets him know she knows what kind of scum he is, but is shocked by the arrogance and stupidity to think he could use that smoke of his to turn her into one of his sex toys. That such an insult is enough to earn a death sentence and as the daughter of Lucifer and Lilith, along with her family the sins plus her own power would be very easy to enact. That it would be so easy to burn down everything his partners built, cause honestly Val is just a money maker who thinks with his cock Velvette and Vox are the real brains of the Vee’s. The Princess then makes it known she’s addressing Vox, stating she wants to talk to someone with actual authority. The TV overlord zips in, hiding his annoyance and fear behind a veneer of charming courtesy, asking what he can do to make up for his associates behaviour. Charlie states she came for Angel Dusts contract, but wants compensation for the insult, Valentino’s projected profits for the year sounds fair. Vox tries to convince her to lower it but the look on her face shuts him up, agreeing without argument and telling his partner to shut the fuck up as he’s not cleaning up his mess if he doesn’t do as he’s told for once. Valentino despite his rage hands over the Spiders contract, with the Princess then stating she’ll have the Voxtek accounts looked over by the royal accountant to ensure they aren’t swindling her of their due. This makes the Media overlord sweat before promising it’ll be in her account tmrw completely correct to the last cent. Charlie without breaking eye contact with the overlord tells Angel Dust to get his things as they’re leaving. This jolts the spider out of his frozen state who wishes to get his things before the Princess opens a portal. Stopping at the threshold he looks back at his friend stepping on his tormentors head and staring down Vox wondering if it’s just a dream, before stepping through hoping it isn’t. Closing the portal Charlie then adds she wants an apology from Valentino, who after a look from his partner does so despite the rage and humiliation he feels. The Princess then steps through a new portal, never breaking eye contact with Vox till it closes.
Angel Dust is stood in his room frozen still as Fat Nuggets is pawing at his leg feeling their distress. It isn’t until Charlie appears and calls his name. Turning he finds her offering his contract, a gentle smile on their face saying it should be him who destroys it. Taking it the Spider holds it for what feels like an eternity before ripping it in half. Immediately he feels their chain around his neck break, decades of pain, fear and hopelessness going with it. Once it hits him, Angel Dust falls to his knees and starts sobbing uncontrollably not being able to accept he’s really free. The Princess pulls hims into a hug while his pig starts pressing himself into their side to try and comfort them. It continues like that until the Spider passes out from sheer exhaustion.
Angel Dust woke up in bed with Fat Nuggets curled up next to him. The clock informed him it was 10:30pm so he’d been sleeping a good few hours. Leaving his bedroom he found a tray with a note from Charlie hoping he feels better soon. Removing the lid the Spider finds it’s his favourite, which is quickly devoured due to his hunger. Despite the delicious meal Angel Dust doesn’t feel any better, so heads to the bar hoping a good drink would help. He’s surprised to find Husk still there who immediately pours him a strong drink that is quickly swallowed, as are the next 4. Neither of them say anything for a while till the Cat asks how freedom feels, clarifying theirs multiple vids of the Princess not only getting his contract but putting Valentino in his place. Angel Dust stays silent till Husk reveals he was an overlord himself, explaining that his gambling addiction led to his downfall thanks to losing too many hands till the final one that cost him everything in a final desperate move to stay afloat, a deal himself. The Bartender understands what it’s like to regret the choices you’ve made, even when you’re a free man now like him. Husk is honest with the Spider stating that even though he’s free, it’s gonna take time for him to recover from all the shit he’s been through and even then they’ll still be a wound no matter how small that’ll remind him of it. But unlike him he’s able to make his own decisions now and can choose to be better along with recovering. The Cat then states if it makes him feel better he’s not alone in being completely fucked up, but he’s in a place that will help him stop being as such. That manages to get a smile from Angel Dust, which elicited the same from Husk who smiles seeing the real him. They stay like that for a good few hours drinking and laughing over what a cunt Valentino was till they drunkenly head to the Spiders room. The Cat was originally going to just put the Spider in his bed but ended up falling asleep on the couch. This is a source of much amusement much to his annoyance, but Angel Dust is happy he stayed as is Husk even if the latter won’t admit it.
The next morning Charlie comes to see how Angel Dust is doing. He’s subdued but happy to see her, the 1st thing they did was to pull them into a hug and give a heartfelt thank you. The Princess returns it until the Spider ends it, lasting a good 15 minutes. Once it’s over Charlie reveals she has an offer for Angel Dust, to help clear his head she’s offering to let him use her beach house in Envy for a week along with Cherri Bomb if he wants as they imagine getting out of Pride might be good for him. The Spider is stunned before telling the Princess she’s done enough for him, her response is that she’s doing it to help him cause he’s their friend stuns the spider silent again before he accepts the offer. Charlie smiles telling him to come to the lobby when he’s ready. Angel Dust packs up whatever beach stuff he’s got along with texting Cherri Bomb who’s bothering excited to see the beach and leave Pride for the 1st time ever. The Spider arrives not too long later with his bags packed and Fat Nuggets, the Anarchist overlord soon joining them. Charlie opens a portal letting them know she’ll open it again the exact same time in a week telling them to have fun.
Arriving out front the pair see that house is an underestimate, as it’s more like a beach palace with a large sprawling estate, private beach and freshwater swimming pool. They quickly get settled in with the staff taking their bags, though rather than dig out clubbing like Cherri Bomb suggested Angel Dust just wanted to relax and take it easy. Understanding he was still dealing with his freedom from Val the Cyclops agreed. The 1st day was spent sunbathing, swimming and just relaxing though the Spider did fuss over making sure Fat Nuggets had sun screen on to not get burnt. It continued like this for the rest of the trip, though Cherri Bomb didn’t mind as it allowed them both to just relax plus it was good for Angel Dust to clear his head without stress. They swam, the Cyclops tried to teach the Spider how to surf and they indulged in the various luxuries of the palace, which were many, other pleasure. Angel Dust for his part would walk around the halls noticing the large number of portraits and pictures of the Morningstar family both the official and personal kind. They depicted happy moments of the family from a young Charlie to the now adult Princess with Angela at various ages. It reminded him of happier times with his family, more often his mother and twin along with their brother. This causes him to ruminate on why despite everything she’s continued to help him. Along with the fact that Charlie is just that kind, she genuinely sees him as someone worthy of help who can be more than he sees himself to be. That hits the Sinner quite hard, though in a good way. He admits that while it’ll take a while before they can be the man that the Princess sees he can be, but is willing to put in the work. The trip overall proves to be an enjoyable, relaxing and overall healing trip for the Spider.
Meanwhile the night after Angel Dust left Charlie is in bed when she asks Vaggie a very important question. Now that he’s free from Valentino and shown he’s not as bad as she thought, should she tell Angela he’s her father. The Angel asks if that means she’d tell the Spider he’s her father, the Princess clarifies only with their daughters permission. Vaggie admits that she’s right about Angel Dust being safe to tell, but points out he would be obviously shocked, possibly angry and betrayed she kept his child from him or might not even care stating if could go any number of ways. Charlie agrees she’s thought of that but admits it might not get that far if Angela doesn’t agree to telling him. But her partner also brings up that she might feel angry/betrayed that they kept the truth from her, something else the Princess accepts.
The next morning Charlie invited Angela for a mother’s daughter day. The pair spend it shopping at several of the most expensive boutiques in Hell, a spa in Sloth and finally dinner at one of their palaces in Gluttony. After a delicious meal Angela finally asks why her mom’s been so tense all day. Charlie sending the servants out and casting silence spell to stop any eavesdropping made the young Princess more anxious. Her mother started by asking if she ever wondered why they never talked about their father. That confuses Angela more than anything as aside from during a family tree project at school she never gave it much thought. Charlie thus explains the night that she was conceived. The fact it’s a sinner is shocking enough, though the reveal of who stops Angela’s heart. Obviously she has questions like how a sinner was able to get the Princess of Hell pregnant and why they’re telling her now. Charlie thus explains Belphegors theory and their reasons for not telling any else but now that Angel Dust is free and shown he’s better than they thought it was safe to tell her now. Angela for her part agrees with the points but asks if she’s going to tell the Spider, her mother stating it’s up to her. The young Princess is obviously still stunned and going through multiple different feelings so tells her mother she needs time to decide, stating they understand why they did what they did but needs to process it and have her reaction so will be staying elsewhere till she’s ready to talk. Charlie despite being prepared for and understanding, is still saddened to see her daughter upset like this.
Charlie soon returned to the Hotel alone stating that Angela was visiting family and would be gone for a few days, informing Chastity that she’d call to let her know where she was. That and the rather depressed aura around the Princess gave the obvious impression that something had happened between the mother daughter pair. Husk gave Charlie some of those mocktails she liked, Niffty worked extra hard to keep the place clean, Sir Pentious for his part stopped any disruptive experiments to avoid stressing her out more, Vaggie worked extra hard to support her partner and Chastity tried to help while waiting for her wife to return home. Alastor while seeing the opportunity in the situation also felt a small bit of sympathy for the Princess, thanks to how much she reminded him of his own mother. Overall it was a tense few days as Charlie either focused on her work or sulked in their bedroom.
Angela for her part went to Sloth to talk to her aunt. Not only because the sin of sloth knew how to help her relax, but how to deal with the complex mix of emotions/feelings about the whole situation. The sheep despite her expertise decided to call in Beelzebub, who initially hoping for some drugs immediately portalled over hearing their great niece needed help. After being filled in the bee/maned fox had to deal with several revelations but quickly focused on helping Angela. Over the next 3 days the aunts listened to the young princesses feelings about the truth of who her father was. Both were able to help her deal with her feelings of shock it was a sinner and someone she knows, the small amount of anger that he wasn’t there for her even if she understood it wasn’t fair or logical, along with the betrayal Charlie never told her even if she never cared before and the tiny sliver that they were ashamed of them. They helped come to the conclusion she was scared over what this could mean not only for her relationship to Angel Dust, but how it could affect their relationship to their mother, chastity and the Hotel. After reassurance from her aunts that Charlie wouldn’t ever change how much she loves her regarding how she was conceived and that if she wants to no one has to know the truth of her parentage. That helps but Angela admits she’s probably going to need therapy to completely deal with this, making a note to call Lavender. Deciding it was time to return home the young Princess thanked Bel and Bee, both reminding her how much they love them, before opening a portal home.
Charlie was obviously overjoyed to see her daughter again, but refrained from overreacting. Angela sat her mother down for a talk explaining that she still understands and doesn’t blame them for keeping the secret, though admits they still need to come to terms with it so thinks some joint therapy with Lavender and personal alone would be a good idea for at least a little while. Her mother agrees wholeheartedly, embracing their daughter glad to have them home and knowing they weren’t angry at her. Angela later told Chastity who was both shocked but supportive of her wife while also agreeing with Charlie’s reasoning.
Angel Dust returned the next day. While everyone was happy to see him and that the time away had helped him clear his head, the more observant of them noticed that Charlie acted somewhat tense around them, while Angela had started avoiding the Spider. This confused them but aside from Alastor who wished to discover the reason why for his own ends, the rest let it go.
The pair start sessions with Lavender. Charlie is dealing with her guilt and doubts about keeping the secret, while Angela is dealing with the revelation and her own feelings on the matter along with joint sessions to help them work through it. Thankfully they are making good progress it’s just gonna take some time.
Charlie later decides that since Angel Dust enjoyed his trip to Envy, she’s going to do something better for everyone at the Hotel. The Princess gathers everyone in the lobby, announcing that she’s going take them on a trip to see the other rings of Hell. This obviously causes excitement and intrigue amongst the guests/staff who’ve always wondered what the rest of the infernal kingdom is like. Charlie reveals that she’s drawn from a hat to decide which order they’ll visit but will be keeping it a surprise till they arrive, warning everyone to pack for different temperatures and humidities. They do so to varying degrees.
1st stop is Wrath. Everyone except Alastor & Sir Pentious complains about the heat, as it reminds the former of summers back home the latter being nice for the cold blooded sinner. The activities they do vary in success. None except Angel Dust knows how to ride a horse so the rest of the guests/staff need lessons especially Sir Pentious considering how hard it is for a snake to ride a Hell Horse. The owners, Angela and Chastity do their best to help with their greater experience to varying degrees of success. They also take part in traditional Wrathian Hog Hunt. The Radio Demon proves the most skilled killing many thanks to his cunning via traps, while a ferocious Maid helps him to finish them with her needle along with his knife, though their laughter creeps the rest out. The Spider couldn’t join as they reminded him of his own pet, so he stuck next to Husk drinking some of Charlie’s high end booze, while the 2 royal couples had to stop the Hogs from eating the inventor as snakes were a popular snack for them. Next was a rodeo in the nearby town where Angela entered winning the top prize and the crowds favour, while everyone else watched aside from Niffty who Alastor had to repeatedly restrain from trying to chase the various muscular hellborn. On the final night they were invited to dinner with Satan himself. The Dragon doted on his niece and great-niece, while giving respectful warm greetings to their partners. The sinners he spared only a quick offhand greeting, though he did freeze for a second seeing Angel Dust next to his niece but that was interrupted by Alastor trying to puff himself up. Satan simply stated he’d never heard of him, as Overlords despite thinking of themselves as powerful often only last a blink of an eye and aren’t worth the attention of someone like him. The Princess interrupts asking her uncle how things are going, giving the Deer a look that says “don’t fucking try it, he can flatten you like a bug don’t be a prideful idiot”, that cause him to stew further while the Cat just laughed. After a delicious meal in which the Sin of Wrath told embarrassing stories of his nieces and his own exploits the Hazbins returned to the estate to rest before their move the next day.
The next stop was Lust. For obvious reasons Alastor was largely disgusted by the ring, preferring to stay at Charlie’s palace, Nifftys enthusiasm found her several very interested partners to her joy, Sir Pentious was left a blushing mess which attracted a number of men and women though he politely turned them down, Angel Dust adored it especially as he had many fans there who wanted his autograph or selfies, while Husk enjoyed the numerous high end liquor along with seeing the Spider having a good time. Along with fine restaurants and shows, including tasteful Cabaret which even the Radio Demon could enjoy, the Princess took them to Ozzy’s on their final for a fine show. Here Angela fulfilled her promise of introducing the Spider to her uncle. The Sin of Lust and the former pornstar both act like excited school kids as they tell each other how much they love the others work, as does Fizzarolli when he arrives now openly being involved with the former. The pair offered to spend a night with Angel Dust, though he politely turned them down to their disappointment. Though Ozzy and Fizz froze for a second seeing him next to their great niece before moving on quickly. After spending time revealing stories about both Nieces to their embarrassment the Rooster offers the Hazbins gifts from his new unreleased products. The Deer leaves without taking any for obvious reasons, the Maid leaves carrying a bag 3x her size happily, the Snake takes a few small things while blushing, the Spider takes 3 bags worth happily, the Cat takes just a handful, Charlie and Vaggie take a bag each while blushing, though the young Princess and Chastity take 2 each completely unabashed.
Greed is a mixed bag. Angel Dust both hates and loves it due to reminding him of his time in the mob, Husk finds the smell vile, Niffty is obsessed with trying to clean as much a possible along with trying to find more bad boys, Sir Pentious grabs a few things for his own machines from the various bits of debris thinking it reminds him of the East End and Alastor enjoys the opportunity to go shark Hunting. As Loo Loo Land is still being rebuilt they find other places to spend their time, along with dodging the various gang wars and crime, often at the nice parts of the Ring which are a ripoff for obvious reasons. On the last night Mammon had them at his palace for a feast, in which he tried to tempt Vaggie, Angela and Charlie into advertising some stuff for him accepting their various degrees of polite rejection. Upon seeing the Spider whom he recognised as a big deal in Pride, the Sin of Greed tried to convince him to work for them, along with noticing what the previous sins did, before his niece got him to stop immediately. Dinner was awkward as Mammons eating habits made everyone feel ill, with the maid having to be restrained from going crazy at the sight of the mess.
Sloth was next, with everyone enjoying the calm and slow atmosphere of the Ring. They contented themselves with various calm activities including treatments at one of its famous spas. Alastor after some convincing got a Hoof treatment along with Charlie and Angela, Angel Dust and Husk got their fur shampooed/softened, Niffty got a full beauty treatment with Chastity, Sir Pentious got a scale treatment and Vaggie got a treatment for her wings like the cat did but privately for obvious reasons. Dinner with Belpegor was interesting as aside from looking at them, Angel Dust being the last, the sin conked out in her seat. The food is delicious but simple.
Next it’s the Envy Ring again. Angel Dust is happy to be back at the sea and beach, Niffty has to be stopped from hunting crabs but happily collects various sea shells, Alastor stays in the shade, Husk continues to drink while avoiding getting wet, Sir Pentious enjoys the heat and swimming, Charlie spent most of the trip either making sand castles or swimming with Vaggie while Angela and Chastity enjoyed sunbathing together or napping in a nice bit of shade. They also peruse the various restaurants, shops and similar businesses, the sinners enjoying the fact that it’s on the Princess’s tab while the Spider and Deer enjoy the envy the various aquatic Hellborn have towards them for being in the company of Hells high royalty. Their last night they attended a gala hosted in the underwater palace of Leviathan, the sins heads offering compliments or criticisms based on each of their nieces guests appearances though like before she lingered briefly on Angel Dust before moving on to focusing on her nieces and their partners then the rest of the party. The food was fancy seafood that a single teaspoon of cost more than most Hellborn make in a year, while Charlie and Angela were regularly harangued by guests hoping to boost their status. It included 5 attempts to either become their mistresses/lovers and 3 attempts to replace their partners completely with the rest just wanting pictures to prove they met them or business/political proposals. The rest of the Hazbins watch this and similar events making bets or jokes, the Radio Demon hoping 1 will cross the line as he’s fond of fresh seafood.
Last but not least was Gluttony. Alastor had mixed feelings about the ring as he enjoyed both the temperature and humidity along with the food, but was constantly on edge around the Hellhounds that called it home, Niffty found the ring to be mostly clean so enjoyed the various sweet beverages and food, though caused absolute chaos after drinking a triple shot of double strength espresso, Angel Dust and Husk mostly enjoyed the food along with the amazing cocktails containing Beelzejuice while Sir Pentious enjoyed the heat and spending time with his friends. The last night they were invited to a party at Beelzebubs mansion, the sin enthusiastically greeting Charlie, Vaggie, Angela and Chastity before inspecting the rest of the guests. She claimed that the Maid tasted absolutely insane in both the good and bad ways, the Deer tasted of spite, rage, hate and malice, the Cat a mix of pity, remorse and self-loathing, the snake a mix of yearning and desperation. After that the Hazbins largely wanted plenty to drink for obvious reasons. During the party the sin took the opportunity along with Vortex to introduce her nieces and their partners to the pairs new girlfriend, Loona. The Hellhound was obviously tense with how her girlfriends niece acting so enthusiastic about meeting her, while their grand niece was still friendly but more observant and calculating. Their boyfriend though helped relax her by stating it’s just how they are meeting new partners like them, furthered by the Angel and Succubus sharing their own experiences with meeting the other royals. The party goes well with the Hazbins all managing to find something to enjoy in their way.
At the end of the night the Hotel group are in the private part of Beelzebubs palace, with the sin herself off her head on some drugs she managed to steal from Belpegor. Vortex and Loona were trying to stop her from doing anything to hurt herself but she refused to take it seriously. Charlie herself tried to convince her aunt to take the withdrawal potion or at least go to sleep, which caused the maned wolf to say she’s fine, it’s not like she told anyone about that Angel Dust guy being Angela’s real dad. You could hear a pin drop as the room went silent. Husk stopped a glass just to his lips, Niffty let out a loud gasp, Sir Pentious spat out his drink, Alastor simply goes still letting out a flat what, the 2 Hellhounds both have looks of shock on their faces, while the Spider in question is like a Deer in headlights. He looks at the Princess wondering if this is some kind of joke. Realising there’s no option Charlie uses her magic to replay her memory of meeting Angel Dust in the bar, his face showing recognition then shock before snapping that it’s impossible sinners can’t have kids, stopping when she explains Bels theory and that he was the last person she’d slept with before that along with their long dry spell ended that night. The Spider is silent before he looks at Angela as does every other sinner, a look of recognition and acceptance before telling Charlie to open a portal now. As requested a portal to the palace in Gluttony is opened with Angel Dust stepping through without a word. Tex and Loona carry a now unconscious Sin out, realising her presence is best removed. The revelation combined with Charlie’s current mood signals it’s time to leave going through the portal till only the Royals remain. Vaggie tries to talk to their partner before catching them after they slump to the ground. Angela and Chastity share a look with the Angel as she carries them through, wondering how the fuck this is gonna go.
After a restless sleep Charlie finds herself at the door to Angel Dusts room. Standing there for what seems an eternity before finally knocking, it isn’t long till the Spider answers holding Fat Nuggets. There’s a brief silence before he asks if the Princess wants to come in. Cue another awkward silence till Charlie starts to apologise before Angel Dust simply tells her it isn’t necessary. The Spider states she didn’t owe him anything considering he was a whore she fucked once, plus it’s obvious they had no reason to think he’d be a good fit as a father considering his reputation and guesses him being owned by Valentino was another big reason, which the Princess admits is true. Angel Dust points out that while yeah it’s weird to know he’s got a kid, let alone a Princess of Hell, he doesn’t have any negative feelings towards Charlie especially considering she gave him a safe place to live, is actively trying to help him despite multiple shows he doesn’t deserve it and freed them from that Pimp prick, far as he’s concerned they still owe them a lot more then can be repaid. The Princess is silent before stating she still feels guilty, the Spider pulls her into a hug telling her that’s cause she’s a bleeding heart and one of the best things about her passing Fat Nuggets so she can pet him. They stay like that for a while till there’s another knock at the door, before it opens revealing Angela.
There’s a silence before Angela asks if her mother could give them some privacy to talk to Angel Dust. Charlie quickly nodded handing the Spider back his pig then all but running out of the room slamming the door shut behind her. Cue another silence before Angel Dust cracks a joke that thank fuck she got their looks from her mother instead of him, which actually made the young Princess laugh. He then asks how long she’s known, Angela stating Charlie told her when he was away on his Envy trip. While she doesn’t blame her it still brought up a few things so they’re doing some therapy, it’s going well and hopefully they’ll be ok soon. The Spider is then silent before asking what this means for them. His daughter is honest stating that she’s happy to let him be a part of her life, but makes it known she isn’t looking for a father figure as they’ve had plenty and will shut down any attempts at parenting. Angel Dust agrees with no issue admitting that’s more than she needs to give him. It soon moves onto him asking how she met her wife, the Spider feeling some pride that his daughter, still feels weird, grew up good enough to save a random woman from a rapist though he does admit that’s thanks to Charlie’s influence there. They spend a good few hours there, Angel Dust listening to Angela talk about how she and Chastity started as friends then partners before marriage, her childhood etc. at some point Fat Nuggets crawled into their lap which the young Princess actually appreciated petting the tiny pig.
The rest of the Hotel group are waiting in the living room, the sinners curious to see what comes next while Vaggie and Chastity focus on comforting a very anxious Charlie. It’s ended when Angela carrying Fat Nuggets and Angel Dust following close behind before splitting off. The young Princess tells her mother it was a good talk while the Spider tells Husk, along with the others listening, that it’s all good and they’re just adjusting to everything going forward. The Cat admits it’s good news, while looking at Angela with the others finally realising why the resemblance bothered them. Before opening a portal Charlie gathers their attention, stating she understands that the current revelation is very shocking but states that it would be best if they kept it to themselves. Her face is its usual sweet one, as it their tone but theirs an underlying promise that they really don’t want to tell anyone else, enough so that even Alastor doesn’t want to test it. Once they all agree the Princess opens a portal home for them to all get back to normal.
Later that day Charlie calls for a meeting of the Sins, as she and Angela agree they need to deal with any potential issues from what happened ASAP. The pair bring their partners for support/backup as they know this can become very emotional.
In Belphegors palace the rest of their siblings sans Lucifer has arrived. Beelzebub is absolute hysterical over her fuckup the previous night, her colour showing it and even refusing to consume anything to just cry while her partners and the other Sins try calming her down. It isn’t until the sheep tells her that they’re going to learn soon enough anyway, that the Maned Wolf reveals she exposed the identity of Angela’s father. Immediately the siblings are both furious at her stupidity with being high no excuse, but also their own curiosity wants to know. Upon hearing it was the Spider Sinner from Charlie’s Hotel. Cue looks of pure shock that silences all of them, even the loud mouthed Mammon and roaring Satan. It only ends with the arrival of their nieces in question. Bee for her part throws herself at their feet begging forgiveness while the rest of the Sins just look perplexed. The Dragon and Spider for their parts ask if what their sister said is true, not believing a lowly sinner could father a child on their near divine niece. Upon it being confirmed they along with the other sins and their partners are stunned silent, except for Bel, Vortex and Loona. The Sheep herself restates her own theory to end anymore questions. Though it doesn’t work. Leviathan can understand now why Charlie never revealed the truth about Angela’s father, as fathering a child via a prostitute isn’t that uncommon, one fathered via a common Sinner not even an Overlord would be enough of a stain for many on their royal pedigree. Satan himself can’t believe she’d lower herself to such worthless ilk like a sinner when even an Imp would’ve been less a degradation, with Mammon adding so would a Hellhound. This earns glares from Beelzebub, Azmodeus and their partners for obvious reasons. Their young niece soon joins demanding to know if her paternity is enough for them to be unworthy of being a Morningstar or their Niece anymore. Realising how it could sound Leviathan along with the Dragon and Spider apologise stating it is only shock at the revelation that they still love her and believe she would make a fine Queen, the serpent herself stating that it would cause many Goetia to question her suitability which is obviously why her mother hid at least partially. Satan then adds that aside from a few superficial traits she thankfully took after her mothers superior side and not her fathers lesser aspects, with Mammon asking why would anyone wanna fuck a Spider like them as they are gross. He doesn’t understand why everyone is giving him a seriously look. While they aren’t exactly happy with their reactions, the Princesses both know that’s the best they can expect from them. Charlie herself explains the reasons why she kept Angela’s father a secret and why they decided to reveal it, though not so soon or in such a manner giving Bee a look that makes her feel worse. The Sin of Gluttony once more begs their forgiveness, being crestfallen when their nieces make it know they’ll have to wait as what she did was a massive betrayal of their trust even if it was unintentional but does perk up stating they will forgive her they just need time. While not what they were hoping for, it’s enough for Bee as she understands how bad they fucked up. The Princess then states that to ensure theirs no more problems what was spoken about in here will be kept in the strictest confidence, which everyone agrees to. Before leaving Angela asks her aunts and Uncles how their little plan has been going, the smiles on their faces being enough of an answer for her and their mother before leaving.
Unbeknownst to the others at the Hotel, shortly after Angel Dust left for his vacation Charlie called for a meeting with a few of the Sins. At her palace in Sloth she and Angela met with Ozzy, Bee, Mammon, Levi and Bel stating she had a business proposal for them. Reminding each of the sins why they each hated the Vee’s: Azmodeus cause Vals a rapist piece of shit who gives Lust a bad name, while he, Belpegor and Beelzebub both hate him plus Vel for creating love potions that ruin parties and cause unnecessary work for the health system. Levi hates Velvette for in her words being a tacky hard with no real taste for fashion and Mammon hates Vox for muscling in on the tech market. So they hatch a plan.
While the Hotel group was travelling the sins made their move. Thanks to Charlie lessening the tariffs on goods from outside Pride and where necessary special dispensation the Sins started expanding into it. Ozzy, Bee and Bel made a new chemical that when added to a food/beverage would not only nullify any narcotics added it would also show that it had been added, ensuring it was known who did it along with it being made a legal requirement in all such products going forward, thus rendering Velvettes love potion worthless. The Rooster also expanded his operations to within the ring with recruiters regularly finding new sinners and giving them suitable jobs along with warning them about Valentino not only giving the Moth more established and better quality competition, but fewer new workers due to the truth about him being known and better options with Ozzy. Leviathan started selling her fashion and cosmetics line for a lower rate than the Dolls overpriced shit, forcing them to match, though still lost a big share considering the sins was equal or higher quality. Mammon started selling TVs and other tech at similar or higher quality than Vox without the big brother type shit, forcing him to do the sake especially once the Sin started showing his own channels too with most of the same stuff the Media Overlord was selling. By the time the trip was done the Vees had lost a significant amount of their market share and wealth. While they were still among the most powerful overlords in the Pentagram, it was a serious hit to their pride and illusion of invulnerability.
Several days after returning home Angela invited Angel Dust out to dinner. The Spider was surprised but agreed happy to spend time with his daughter. That night they arrived via a portal to the private room of a very nice Italian restaurant in Lust, fitting considering it’s one of the languages of lovers. The Princess stated this is the best place in the ring for authentic Italian cuisine, which her father soon realised was different than the kind he’d grown up on in New York. Angel Dust was also impressed to see her speak Italian fluently, Anglea laughing how she felt drawn to learn it perhaps as some kind of subconscious bond to her father which makes him laugh too along with how she chose a plush spider toy. Despite his unfamiliarity with the food, the Spider enjoys the meal as it’s delicious. The pair also engage in conversation in which the young Princess asks questions about her father’s life on Earth and his family. Angel Dust is honest about his life in the Mob including the things he regrets, growing up gay in a Roman Catholic Italian crime family was not fun in anyway along with the general homophobia of society. He doesn’t talk much about his father except to call him a fucking worthless piece of shit, their brother he’s an asshole but the tone does imply affection, when they start talking about his twin sister Molly and mother he gets much softer and openly loving. Angel Dust talks about the things the pair got up to and how she was along with their mother the only people who kept him sane in that shit life he had, mentioning both were too good to end up in the life they had knowing their in Heaven and got the afterlife they deserved. The Spider is silent before stating that Angela reminds him a lot of them, which is no surprise as Charlie reminds him a lot of Molly so that’s why he’s got a soft spot for her. Over desert she asked if he’d considered trying therapy like Sir Pentious did, pointing out just how much happier the Snake had been with Charlie helping him realise he wanted friends not power or worthless respect. Angel Dust is silent before stating he’s not there yet, which she understands. With the meal finished the pair head back to the Hotel, the pair both appreciating the chance to talk about the family. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience.
Several days later Angela and Chastity call Charlie, Vaggie and Angel Dust into their room for a private chat. After some initial questioning the couple reveal that they’re planning on having a baby, clarifying after things at the Hotel have calmed down and it’s more established. That causes the Princess to burst into tears at the idea of being a grandma pulling both into a near crushing hug that her partner has to break up before she suffocates the pair. The Spider for his part is still in shock asking why they thought to tell him too, considering they’ve only recently discovered their relationship and his new it is. The young Princess points out that he’s still her dad and thus deserves to know he’s gonna be a grandfather. That ends up causing Angel Dust to start crying despite his claims otherwise.
Several weeks later Angel Dust wakes up to realise it’s April 1st, his birthday. As this is the 1st one since being freed from Valentino the Spider is unsure of how to feel. Cuddling Fat Nuggets he arrives downstairs to find the lobby empty which obviously unnerves him putting them on edge. When they enter the dining room Angel Dust nearly jumps out of his skin as everyone jumps out at him shouting surprise. The room is decorated with a birthday banner, balloons and streamers with everyone there except Alastor wearing party hats including Razzle, Dazzle and KeeKee. Charlie pulled a rather stunned Spider into the seat at the head of the table where his favourite breakfast was waiting. Once he and their pig finished that’s when the presents came out. Niffty was 1st having made a pillow in the shape of Fat Nuggets, Sir Pentious presented an automatic feeder so they wouldn’t have to worry about the pig missing meals, Husks was a high end bottle of Whiskey he got as a favour, the Radio Demon gifted a fine stag coat, Vaggie gifted him a pair of Angelic Steel Knuckle Dusters, Cherri Bomb a video of herself blowing up several of Val’s places, Charlie’s was a pair of custom made leather boots made by the Royal Family’s personal cobbler, Chastity got an autographed copy of Verosika Maydays next album as she was a former student and Angela got him a gig working at Ozzys a few times a month which paid good money. These combined with a great follow up lunch, dinner, his favourite flavour of cake and having fun with those he came to see as friends it was the best birthday the Spider had had in a while.
Overall it was an interesting few months for the inhabitants of the Hotel, but as the extermination grew closer and with no proof of redemption in sight the Princess became more anxious and stressed till it finally exploded.
Ep 5. Vaggie awakens to find Charlie missing from their bed, along with a noise coming from their office. The Angel finds the Princess going crazy over a conspiracy board about how to make redemption work before the extermination. After she has a stress induced freakout Vaggie comforts them, which Charlie greatly appreciates before they suggest it’s time to ask Lucifer for help. Their partner admits it’s a good idea, as despite his low opinion of sinners he’d do anything to help her and could get them into contact with Heaven to plead their case but admits there’s 1 thing that’s making her unsure about. The Angel guesses asking if she’s worried he’ll try to kill Angel Dust for knocking her up and leaving them to be a single mom. The Princess doesn’t say it but manages to answer that yes it’s that exactly. Vaggie points out they can simply explain things to him so Lucifer understands, plus while it will be awkward they can stop it being too bad especially as the Hotel needs this chance. Charlie nods still dreading the conversation that was coming.
Lucifer is taking a break from his duties as King of Hell in their workshop, having finished creating a rubber duck the backflips and spits fire. Though initially proud of his work, it’s replaced by melancholy at seeing pictures of when his family was complete. It soon changes to panic when Charlie calls before he answers overjoyed to speak to her again. Despite his feelings on Sinners he’s more than happy to pay their Hotel a visit if it means he gets to see their beloved daughter and granddaughter.
In the lobby Vaggie gathers everyone while Charlie and Angela are discussing how to tell Lucifer about Angel Dust. The Angel briefs everyone that the King is visiting so they need to not only be on their best behaviour but make the place fit for a royal visit, so uses her drill sergeant persona to get them in gear. Thankfully theirs little cleaning needed so it’s mostly just decorations with Sir Pentious and Niffty making cookies while Husk tries to calm Angel Dust down who is freaking out considering he knocked up the big man’s daughter and left her to be a single mom. Chastity explains that while Lucifer can be a bit awkward in general and protective over his family especially Charlie, he’ll understand once it’s explained to him. That doesn’t do much to help the Spider feel better though.
With everything prepared the guests and staff gather in the lobby while the Royals plus partners gather at the door. Lucifer bursts through the door happily embracing his daughter and granddaughter along with greeting Vaggie and Chastity. After the king greets the various animal companions he compliments what they’ve done to the Hotel, Alastor choosing then to make an appearance. The Radio Demon introduces himself as the concierge, getting into a pissing contest by mocking Lucifers height and offended he doesn’t recognise them, though the Princess quickly ends it by bluntly reminding Al who her dad is and that he can stomp his arrogant ass in the dirt like crushing a fly leaving him to seethe while Husk bites back a laugh. Charlie thus moves onto introducing her dad to the staff/guests. The bartender is as enthusiastic as you’d expect, Niffty unnerves Lucifer, The Snake is as stiff as a board and the Spider is as tense as you can expect. Once the Princess finishes explaining that Angel Dust is their 1st guest, the Maid then adds in that he’s Angela’s daddy not understanding why everyone is giving her looks. Cue a confused/furious King giving his daughter a look that demands an explanation. So Charlie thus has to explain to her dad while the Spider in question and everyone else waits to see if wipe them from existence. After a conversation that is rather uncomfortable for the Princess, Lucifer is able to understand the circumstances behind that night and why his daughter chose to raise Angela alone. The King for his part does tell Angel Dust he doesn’t hold what happened against him and appreciates that he’s trying to do better, plus if Angela is willing to give him a chance then so will he though promises that if he even thinks of hurting her or Charlie then he won’t hesitate to remind him why Hell knees to him. This leaves the Spider even more terrified until a certain Flapper arrives.
Everyone except Alastor, Husk and Niffty is confused about who this woman is till the Deer himself happily greets them, which is returned in kind. Mimzy explains that she was in the neighbourhood and decided to stop by to see an old friend. At Charlie’s questioning the Flapper explains they ran in the same circles back on Earth including how the Radio Demon would be able to drink sailors under the table with Whiskey and keep up on the dance floor at their old club. After intruding herself to Lucifer, Alastor apologises but they have a tour to continue despite the Kings insistence his daughter can handle it alone the Deer insists on joining them. Charlie for her part is too polite to refuse deciding to throw Alastor a bone letting him trail behind while she and Vaggie give Lucifer the tour. While Mimzy stays in the lobby getting a drink at the bar from Husk who is irritated at seeing her, while Niffty is still focused on hunting any bugs she can find. Angel Dust glad the attention is off him asks how the Flapper and Radio Demon know each other, being surprised that he has friends considering how much of a big mystery they still are. Mimzy thus explains how Alastor appeared making a splash quicker than anyone had ever seen. Despite people trying to dismiss him, it soon ended when Overlords the heavy hitting kind started going missing with no one knowing what happened till the radio broadcasts started playing their screams a new 1 added whenever another went missing. That’s when he revealed himself as the Radio Demon and their broadcasts never lacked for new voices from those too stupid to mess with him. For obvious reasons everyone at the Bar is very unnerved/creeped out except for Angela and Chastity, the former from growing up around greater powers and simply wondering how Alastor got that power while the latter understands where his arrogance comes from, along with his obvious dislike of those with more power than him. Mimzy after stating that the Deer can be a total sweetie is annoyed to find the Cat has left leaving her without another drink.
While Charlie is telling Lucifer about all the progress they’ve made with Sir Pentious and Angela Dust, Alastor drops back to speak to Husk. Despite the Cats concerns about Mimzy along with citing her past examples of causing trouble the Radio demon isn’t interested stating he can handle it. Husk reminds him that he was gone a while with no one knowing why, which causes Alastor to stare they don’t need to and calling them his pet. This cause them to make the mistake of mentioning that’s funny considering he’s on a leash too. Pride wounded the Deer quickly put the bartender in his place by promising to tear his soul apart and broadcast their screams as a warning to any other disrespectful wretched who dared question him leaving Husk shaking on the floor terrified.
On the upper balcony Charlie and Vaggie finish telling Lucifer the progress they’ve managed to make, the king making it known how proud he is of them both. After nearly squeeing in joy at that the Princess readies herself for the hardest part of the conversation, asking for him to set up a meeting with Heaven. Immediately tensing up Lucifer states that’s not a good idea, Charlie for her part understanding her fathers trauma but desperate to achieve her goal tries convincing him but is cut short by the sound of a heavy weight hitting the front doors. Down beds they find a group of shark demons with a battering ram trying to break in, their leader calling out for Mimzy.
Portalling into a lobby they demand an explanation from the Sinner in question who not only reveals she owes them 50 grand but stole 1 of their cars and hit the bosses girlfriend with it. Despite the fact the mobsters can’t actually do any damage considering the Hotels enchantments, they can’t allow the Loan Sharks to keep attacking, especially with a catapult of all things. Alastor interrupts Vaggie, offering to deal with them himself as a way to further prove himself to the owners. The Radio Demon soon shows them their mistake much to Mimzys joy.
Within Charlie is able to convince her dad, stating she understands his trauma and fears about Heaven itself something she has to do to save their people along with fulfilling her dream like he once did. Despite his own fears Lucifer does agree to get the meeting set up ASAP. An overjoyed Princess pulls him into a hug before gathering Vaggie, Chastity and Angela telling them they have a lot to discuss.
Outside Alastor finishes dealing with the last of the Loan Sharks, going serious when Mimzy arrives. While the Flapper is her usual bubbly self the Radio Demon is not, telling them to leave. Initially thinking it’s a joke she’s displeased to discover the Deer is serious, stating that he can’t have someone who would endanger the Hotel there offering her a place if she ever gets serious about redemption even if it’s very unlikely. Mimzy for her part leaves in a huff, angry at losing her get out of jail free card and insulting the Hotel. Husk watches enjoying the show and pleased she won’t be coming back.
Over the next several days before the visit Charlie, Vaggie and Angela go over their plans for Heaven. Including a contingency that they hope won’t need to be used, but if pushed can do quite a lot of damage. During this time they decide to reveal the truth of the Angels past. As you can expect the reactions were quite strong, especially from Alastor considering she’s an even bigger threat now, but after everything they’ve been through move on rather quickly.
Ep 6. Charlie is in her office going over the final touches with her daughter and partner about the meeting with Heaven. The Princess is both excited and terrified about what this could mean, though focuses seeing that Vaggie is uneasy about returning to her former home. She promises that nothing will happen to any of them and it will be ok, calming the Angel down. Angela gives them the heads up the portal will be opening soon, so the trio leave though not before they take a folder that will prove key.
In the lobby Angel Dust is returning from another gig, 1 of the several since getting his freedom, exhausted asking for a strong drink from Husk. Though at this point they heard a loud bang from outside followed by loud cursing before they come in the front door. Cherri Bomb reveals she’s there to take the Spider out considering he’s been texting her about how tired they are from working. While initially not up to it he decides to agree, Charlie convincing the bomber to take the rest with a large stack of cash. Angela asks Chastity to keep an eye on them before the portal opens with the trio going through, hearts racing hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.
The gates of Heaven were exactly like what the 2 princesses expected, while Vaggie was immediately on edge at seeing them. Upon arriving they met St. Peter who greeted them warmly and started looking through the book for them. While doing so Angela admits she was confused considering he looks different than she expected, the man actually laughed admitting he gets that a lot stating if you’re up here long enough you give yourself a makeover just like he did to change things up, which they admit to understanding. After some looking he claims to not being able to find their names, then panicking once he hears their Morningstar’s. Though the arrival of Sera and Emily puts a stop to that. The mother and daughter are on edge especially the former thanks to her experience with the Elder Seraphim, though are more at ease with the younger as the former exorcist claimed they were like the Angel version of Charlie. Emily was as friendly and welcoming as expected, contrasting with her sister.
Heaven was as exactly like Vaggie said, a beautiful ordered and peaceful paradise. Emily and St. Peter both gave a very enthusiastic welcome before the Seraphim took the trio on a tour before the trial began. On their way they pass by Adam and Lute, who while initially shocked it turns to rage at seeing their former subordinate. Despite this the 1st man is reminded by his 2nd that Sera told them that they can’t risk anyone in Heaven finding out about the Exterminations, which is further reinforced when their superior appears behind the pair and bringing them to her office. Here the elder Seraphim lets them know about her displeasure with how despite clear instructions they’ve brought the daughter of Lucifer to their door and risk exposing something she’s worked hard to keep, promising that if it isn’t then their activities end along with greater turmoil. Adam tries his usual cockiness but drops it quickly promising he and Lute will handle it.
Meanwhile Emily after taking the trio to an ice cream shop, with Charlie especially happy to discover that the rainbow sprinkles are made of actual rainbows. They then move onto the Zoo where the Seraphim reveals you can actually cuddle them, demonstrating it by hugging a sleeping Tiger that starts lying on her head. At the Princesses request they go to the Koalas to hug them, Charlie crying over their softness with even Vaggie adoring the little things. Angela for her part goes to the aquarium and coos over the blob fish they have, which confuses the former exorcist when her partner and The Seraphim join in. As they’re leaving Charlie asks Emily if these sorts of debates are broadcast, the Seraphim admitting they are but is curious why they want to know. The Princess and her daughter state they believe it would be a great idea for Winners who’s family’s/loved ones who are in Hell can have the option to redeem themselves and earn their way up. This is enough to get Emily to agree to make it so. The trio exchange a victorious but guilty look, as even if it’s necessary they didn’t like manipulating someone as kind as her.
Vaggie takes a step away from the group into a part of the aquarium that’s deserted, where Adam and Lute soon appear. Initially trying to play dumb the 1st man reminds her she was 1 of his best so of course he recognises her. Thus he makes his former subordinate a deal, after their 2nd insults their relationship to Charlie, if they help kill the chance of this redemption bullshit then they won’t expose the fact that the princess is dating someone who murdered 1000’s at least of their people. Once the pair are gone Vaggie asks if the got it, with a grinning Angela giving a thumbs up phone still in hand despite no longer recording.
In the Heavenly Court room the Hell delegation take their seats, Charlie and Angela cringing when Adam arrives calling the former a Karen for going above his head, the latter not mentioning he looked/acted like what a lot of people would call a Ken. Sera starts the trial from her spot above gesturing for the Princess to start. Charlie for her part starts with the story of St. Dismas, a thief who along with a murderer was crucified with Christ. While the latter mocked him the former showed kindness only asking that the son of god remember him in Heaven. For this kindness Jesus promised that he would ascend with him to Heaven. The Princess states that if the Son of God himself could offer such to a common thief for a simply act of kindness shouldn’t Heaven be willing to offer those damned who wish to redeem themselves the chance to at least do so. That gets loud applause from Emily with a number of others nodding or at least intrigued by the argument, leaving the elder Seraphim uneasy while the 1st man and Lute start panicking. Adam demands actual evidence, mockingly laughing when she mentions that Angel Dust their 1st patient has made incredible progress asking if a porn star is their best example. The Princess simply asks how he knows they’re a porn star, which causes them to freeze as Sera gives him a displeased look while others are sending suspicious/curious looks. Angela protective of her father, demands the 1st man tell them what he thinks gets someone into Heaven. After scribbling a list he sends it to Vaggie who points out these rules are binary and sometimes contradictory but the 1st man stands by them, along with the elder Seraphim reminding everyone he was the 1st Human Soul into Heaven. Charlie thus argues that the Spider can meet all those rules, leading to Adam summoning a viewing orb.
Angel Dust meanwhile is in a club called Consent with the rest of the Hotel and his friend. Cherri Bomb is initially annoyed to find Sir Pentious trying to get their attention before he ends up handing them their favourite drink which surprises her. Moving on the Bomber offers the Spider a handful of pulls to share to take the edge off, though he quickly turns it down reminding her he’s staying off the stuff causing Cherri Bomb to shrug and take both piles. Angel Dust ends up looking out for Niffty by cutting off her drinks seeing she’s taken too many, then stopping the maid from trying to clean the club and cheering her up after upsetting them by leaving them with Husk who while initially exasperated goes along with it while Chastity is in mother hen mode by watching them like a hawk. The Snake takes another shot to tell Charri Bomb how much he admires her skills with explosives which confuses them more. Though the mood turns cold once the Spider catches sight of Valentino, though before they can leave Niffty manages to escape and charges straight for the pimp. The Spider catches her but Val sees them thinking they’re there to ask for his job back and has brought a gift for him. Angel Dust simply tells them to go fuck himself, reminding the Moth that’s he’s free and doesn’t have to put up with his sick shit anymore. Valentino gets up to strike the Spider but is stopped by the Succubus punching him hard enough to send him flying back into his seat, breaking a few teeth. Chastity stops the Moth from speaking by reminding him how much the Sins have fucked him already, what would they do when they find out he attacked someone under their nieces protection. Despite his own Stupidity and Rage Val uses his head to leave, growing even more furious when Angel Dust says running suites cruel cowards like him. As the Moth retreats Niffty manages to break free and rips off some of his fluff, freaking him out/humiliating him further. Cherri Bomb and Husk praise the pair for putting Valentino in his place, with the former politely turning down the Spiders offer to join them at the Hotel though not before she finds a flower with a not from Sir Pentious in her hair which shocks them further and makes them contemplate things. Internally Angel Dust is starting to understand why his daughter chose the succubus.
Back in Heaven Charlie triumphantly points out he did everything on the list, which Adam panics asking why he isn’t here then. That causes Emily along with others to start asking the same, with the Princess bluntly asking if they actually know what gets someone in but Sera cuts that off quickly stating they know when a soul has arrived. Desperate the 1st man demands to know if they’re really going to side with Lucifer and the 1st whores daughter, who’s not only a single mother who probably got knocked up in a gang bag with 1000’s of people and who’s daughter is an even bigger whore considering she owns a brothel. This actually turns a lot of the room against him, including the elder Seraphim for the needless slut shaming. Angela for her part furious at the insults towards her mother and grandmother, called Adam a fucking hypocrite considering the only reason he got Eve was because he was such a prick Lilith couldn’t stand him, along with how his whole dickmaster or 1st dick persona is likely cause their actual 1 so small that any girl he’s slept with couldn’t feel it. That enrages the 1st man so much he promises that he’ll make them watch as he burns their Hotel down and slaughter their guests in the next extermination. Only then does he realise what he’s done to Sera’s horror.
The room is silent as they digest what Adam said, till the trio spring their plan. Taking control of the viewing orb Charlie reveals that for the last 7 years Heaven has been sending an army of Exorcists led by Adam to purge sinners without mercy. Angela further reveals the statistics of the death toll and Vaggie reveals her former life as 1 before being mutilated then left to die solely for sparing a child sinner along with the footage of him and Lute attempting to blackmail her. The room soon erupts into shocked horror, especially Emily who after finding out her sister gave the order. The 3 feel guilty for not warning her ahead, but know their authentic reaction will help in the long term. The younger Seraphim calls out her sister’s hypocrisy and cruelty, then questions the trio asking if this is why they asked her to make sure it was being broadcast. They admit it was apologising for not telling them but stating their reasons which despite her feelings on being lied to, Emily agrees and understands why they did it. Realising the implications Sera immediate ends the trial ruling against redemption much to Adam’s joy, promising that he’s coming to their shitty Hotel 1st as a portal opens behind the Trio. Standing her ground Charlie reminds the elder Seraphim that the treaty states Royal property and those within are spared from the extermination, with Vaggie asking if she’s really willing to start a war over 1 man’s brittle ego and petty Pride. Sera immediately realising the outcome tells Adam to leave the Hotel alone as a direct order just before the Hellish guests leave. She then tries to speak with her sister who doesn’t even bother to stay, flying away as fast as possible. While the 1st man tries bragging the Seraphim immediately puts him in his place by reminding him of how he not only failed but her orders, promising that if he attacks the Princess or her Hotel she won’t hesitate to banish him to Hell and let the sinners have their vengeance silencing them. Once she’s gone an enraged and vengeful Adam tells Lute that if it’s the last thing he does he’s going to burn that shithole to the ground and get his revenge, Sera’s orders be damned much to her sadistic pleasure.
Back at the Hotel the Trio wait for the others to tell them what happened. While they aren’t surprised it failed the fact that the 3 were able to expose the truth made them smile, though Vaggie points out that Adam won’t let the assault on his pride go unanswered despite Sera’s offer. So they need to prepare. This leads to Charlie and the Angel to head to their room, though not before they and Angela let Angela Dust know they saw what happened at the club, stating how proud they were of him, much to the Spiders joy.
Ep 7. It was a month till the 2nd extermination and the residents of the Hazbin Hotel were anxious especially as the owners hadn’t left their room in the week since the Trial. As they were discussing what to do Charlie came down looking completely calm but focused. The Princess apologised for the silence but they’ve been coming up with a plan to fight. This she revealed the truth about how exorcists can be harmed by Angelic steel and how Carmilla killed one, likely the cause for the new schedule. While the rest react with shock, Alastor is annoyed at his leverage being removed, especially once it’s known that the Princess knew about this for a while but admit her explanation of not wanting to risk all of Hell just for the Sinners is fair. Angela ask what the plan is then. Her mother states that they’ve already taken care of the weapons side of things, with Vaggie doing further work so all they need is people willing to fight. Chastity guesses she’s going to Rosie considering their close relationship but her son was only spared from the extermination thanks to the Angel plus the cannibals would probably love to taste Exorcist flesh. After Charlie confirms that’s the plan, the Radio Demon offers to come along hoping to salvage the situation. Ok their way out the Princess tells the rest of the guests and staff she wouldn’t blame them if they chose to leave considering they never signed up to fight Heaven, leaving to see if she returns to an empty Hotel.
The walk to Cannibal Town is silent as Charlie is thinking over their plan while Alastor wonders how to salvage the situation. As they make their way through town more than a few of the Cannibals greet the Princess who is so focused that she doesn’t reciprocate. Arriving at her Shop Rosie was initially excited to see both though the look on Charlie’s face made it obvious she had something big on their mind. Upon hearing that they were planning to fight the Exorcists during the next Extermination the Overlord was shocked before smiling broadly, happy to avenge all of her people that had been killed, the fact her son could’ve been 1 of them and the chance the to taste Angel flesh. Though she does remind the Princess that the Cannibals won’t just be commanded, they have to be convinced to fight. Thus Rosie gathers everyone in town to the centre for a special announcement. The pair of overlords give the Princess some encouragement which is appreciated. Thanks to her years of public speaking, her relationship with Rosie and Al mentioning being able to eat Exorcist flesh the Cannibals very quickly agree to join the fight.
Arriving back at the Hotel Charlie is overjoyed to see that no one left and were instead fortifying the building, unnecessary as it was with the charms protecting it. Angela and Chastity had been building up the supplies needed to host their allies such as food and finding the rooms for them if necessary. After revealing how things in Cannibal Town went the Princess invites everyone to follow her. Upon arriving at their shared room the other patrons/staff are impressed and jealous at the size of it, though soon notice the sound of hammering metal. Charlie leads them to the source, a large forge where Vaggie is working on Angelic Steel. The Angel looks up to see her partner, whose face already tells her that the Cannibals are on their side. After a quick congratulatory kiss Vaggie explains that she’s been spending the last week preparing the tools needed, revealing that they got a shipment from Carmilla after the dinner to prepare. Removing a blanket she reveals a weapon covered in custom made Angelic Steel weapons. Angel Dust got a pair of sub-machine guns, Husk card covers and explosive parts for his dice, Sir Pentious a revolver and dagger, Alastor a hunting knife, Niffty a long sharp dagger and explosive parts for Cherri Bomb cause she imagined they would be there. Though the pièce de résistance was the 3 sets of armour she crafted for herself, Charlie and Angela for nearly a year. The Angels was lavender coloured with silver highlights and a crest feating wings with Charlie’s sigil, the Princesses was red with black and gold highlights with her sigil while the young princesses was red with white highlights and their sigil along with shields for the former while the latter got a mace with hers. The Spider asks why they don’t get armour, admitting it’s fair that a suit takes a lot of time to make while the weapons are easier. With their tools the residents of the Hazbin Hotel get ready for the fight of their lives.
The next month is spent training and fortifying the Hotel in preparation for the Extermination that will soon be upon them.
Ep 8. the day before Extermination day Vox is watching via drone as the inhabitants of the Hazbin Hotel and the Cannibals are preparing, laughing about how they’re all going to die.
Meanwhile at the Hotel itself Charlie after going over everything a final time with Vaggie, Angela and Chastity calls everyone together in the courtyard. Here the Princess thanks them for all their hard work and that regardless of what happens tomorrow they will win and show Heaven that they can’t keep killing then without a fight. That manages to rouse the crowd before the Princess invites them inside for a final night of revelry before the dawn.
At the bar the various residents chat and make conversation. Above them Alastor and Niffty discuss how they’ve grown fond of their fellows at the Hotel along with bonding over their shared madness. At the Bar Husk questions why Angel Dust isn’t out trying to have a last fling before possible death, but he shrugs stating he’s had plenty to last a lifetime which makes the Cat smile. The Spider then tells them to pour him another drink so he can enjoy possibly their final night living. Angela joins him for a moment asking how he’s handling it, her dad stating it’s like back when they did a particularly risky job in New York. The Spider is quiet asking if she’s sure about joining the fight tomorrow, the Princess asks if he’d abandon his mother or friends if they needed help which silences him. Angel Dust asks Angela to watch her back and stay alive, she returns the sentiment before heading off to spend time with Chastity tough not before telling him he’s got taste with Husk, which causes them to blush. Cherri Bomb meanwhile is talking to Vaggie before Sir Pentious arrives to give her a flower and states he hopes she’ll survive the battle before slithering off. The Bomber is still confused about her feelings till the Spider convinces them to give him a chance, his claim that snakes have 2 dicks intrigues her further. While Vaggie watches the Princess say goodbye to her wife before she leaves via portal with all the animals so they won’t get hurt. After Chastity leaves the Angel notices that Charlie isn’t there. She finds them in her office going over the various pictures of their time at the Hotel with their friends frightened about what the next day could bring and take from them. Vaggie comforts Charlie by reminding them of all the good they’ve done and this leads the pair to kiss after they remind each other of their love for each other. Angela who’s watching smiles glad to see her mother so happy, before remembering that the day coming will likely be bloody so returns to the bar to enjoy the time before with friends. During said time the Princess told the bartender that she not only noticed but approved of the growing connection he had with her father, but promised that if he hurts him they would start with castrating. That caused poor Husk to drain an entire bottle just to calm down, though he appreciated the overprotective bit of support there. The residents of the Hazbin Hotel enjoyed the night knowing what could come after.
In Heaven the Exorcists have gathered to listen to Adam before the extermination begins. He gives his usual shot along with how they’re going to burn that shithole Hotel to ground along with offering a large bounty for whomever kills Vaggie, though pausing genuinely disturbed by Lutes graphic enthusiasm. Once the portal opens they surge forward at the 1st man’s command.
Outside the Hotel the residents and the Cannibals are stood ready waiting for the Angels to strike. Vaggie gives a rousing but short speech before the battle begins. As can be expected the Exorcists dive straight in without any fear of harm, which proves to be their undoing as they go straight for the centre. Once enough of them are inside Alastor activates his shield to trap them with the flanks enveloping the exorcists from all sides. Along with isolating the 1st wave making them easy prey for the Hotel residents and Cannibals, the shield takes the weapons they’ve dropped to attack those outside the barrier. This is when Sir Pentious reveals his own contributions, as the air is soon filled with the sounds of explosions from the cannons he set up around the field. They fire a mix of exploding, shrapnel and flash rounds to either blow up exorcists, shred their wings or blind them which combined with the fact that the order is random they are left constantly dodging making the fights even harder for them. By the time Adam breaks the shield the entire 1st wave has been wiped out, thought that doesn’t stop others from following while their commander goes for Alastor.
Despite the plan telling him to repeat and the danger the 1st man poses, the Radio Demon is too prideful to retreat. After initially managing to frustrate Adam, after his staff is broken it quickly becomes apparent the Deer is no match for him in terms of sheer power. With a bleeding chest wound Alastor flees his foe, to the 1st man’s mockery and a watching Vox’s rage.
Meanwhile down on the ground Charlie, Vaggie and Angela are in the centre of the field standing atop a pile of exorcist corpses either stabbed or bludgeoned by their weapons. Angel Dust after laughing at an accidental innuendo from Husk leaps into save Frank the Egg Boi from being scrambled by an Exorcist. Though it’s interrupted by Adam making a reappearance to start blasting holy light at everything in sight. Realising what this means the Princess quickly buries her grief at Alastor’s supposed death and with her daughter creates a shield along with portals to bring everyone inside of it. Despite the 1st man’s attempts to break it they manage to keep the barrier up. Sir Pentious who is watching sees Adam in front of his airship, a plan quickly forms. The Snake grabs Cherri Bomb who is initially annoyed then stunned/pleased when he both kisses her and announces his love for them. Boarding his airship Sir Pentious moves it closer to the head of the exorcists while ordering his Egg Bois to fire his cannon though is instantly vaporised by their target upon seeing them. This obviously hits the Hazbins hard, though this soon drive Charlie into a deep rage. Enhancing her voice she calls Adam a ducking coward daring him to face an actual challenge in 1-1 combat. Enraged at his pride being insulted/overjoyed to deal with Lucifers brat the 1st man’s meets them on the roof after she teleports there.
Vaggie immediately goes to assist her partner but is intercepted by Lute seeking to continue their rivalry. Within less than a second the Exorcist finds her arm removed at the shoulder by their former subordinate, who then backhands them in a wall knocking them unconscious and covered in rubble.
Meanwhile Adam is soon realising he’s fucked up. Charlie is holding nothing back using her trident to slash/stab where she can, smashing him with her shield and using magic to block their strikes. Bleeding and exhausting the 1st man flies away to send a focused blast at the Princess, though Vaggie shoots up from slicing his wings, sending him falling and causing the hotel to be bisected while she rescues her partner.
On ground Adam tries to get up and figure out his next move, but is soon flattened by Charlie drop kicking him with such force that it creates a significant crater. Not hesitating the Princess breaks the 1st man’s arms before going full fury on him. It continues until she looks at his bloody pulverised face, teeth either broken or gone completely along with a swollen shut eye and blood leaking from every hole on his head with cut wings and a broken ribcage. Grabbing him by the throat Charlie carries Adam to the top before looking him dead in the eye that despite everything he’s done she still believes in mercy allowing him and the other surviving exorcists to retreat, but makes it known this is the last extermination otherwise Sera will be proven right about now wanting to fight a war with Hell. Dropping the 1st man to the floor the Princess starts to rejoin her companions, though Adam furious at his humiliation and losses refuses to walk away. Angela seeing the 1st prick about to strike her mother via a beam does the only thing that makes sense, pick Niffty up and throw her at him. The maid quickly adapts seeing herself fast approaching another exorcist, does what Charlie told her to do. Adam falls over after the knife goes in, everyone is shocked though Vaggie turns giddy that Niffty has stabbed him in the back before repeating motion cackling madly. Lute now conscious pulls herself from the rubble just in time to see, racing over to her commander to try and get him to hang on though all he can manage is a smile before the light leaves his eyes. Despite their rage the Lieutenant realises she has no chance, especially once the king himself arrives ordering them to leave. Taking Adam’s Halo Lute orders the retreat for those exorcists still alive, being the last one through the portal, not wanting to give them the satisfaction of seeming like she was afraid.
With the battle over Charlie with her rage cooled walks through the ruins of the Hotel, sorrow setting in deep to her soul seeing what’s left of the home she built for their strange little family. Though it’s the sight of the ruined banner for Sir Pentious 1st week that truly breaks her. The Princess falls to her knees weeping at her failures in convincing Heaven and protecting her home especially requiring the Snake to give his life for theirs. Lucifer states that his daughter is the only 1 to truly change Hell in the last 10,000 years, that she can do it and that her story has only just begun especially when she owes it to her friends living or dead to make dream possible along with how she’s touched so many hearts including his. The others join in agreeing they can rebuild the Hotel and make it bigger than ever with more sinners than the Princess can dream. This combined with them stating it started with her is enough to get Charlie out of her grief as she’ll have their friends/family with them.
The rebuilding of the Hotel goes quickly thanks to having Lucifer on their side, his creation magic combined with his daughter and granddaughter being a potent combination. Meanwhile the news of their fight against the extermination, including Adam’s death not only boost Charlie’s reputation amongst sinners but the Hazbin Hotel itself with Niffty especially becoming famous for being the 1 to slay the exorcists leader. Of course the Vee’s are already planning on how to use the situation to gain power and rule all of Hell itself. Alastor for his part is licking his wounds, shaken by their near death experience swearing that any idea of freedom pales in comparison to his hunger for freedom and desire to be the strongest in all of Hell no matter the cost.
With the Hotel finished Charlie dedicates a memorial to Sir Pentious for his sacrifice with a portrait and golden statue. The Princess also promises to continue her efforts till redemption is proven and their people are saved. Added to this is the excitement of Alastor reappearing proving he isn’t dead, though Lucifer, Vaggie, Husk and Angela are not so thrilled to see him realising he ran like a coward after letting his pride get in the way. Regardless they along with the rest of the Hazbins celebrate the reopening of the Hotel and the continuation of Charlie’s dream.
In Heaven Emily and Sera are in a meeting room when out of nowhere the Snake sinner they saw at the trial just appears in the room looking like a winner much to his confusion, the formers joy and the latter’s shock/horror. Elsewhere upon a beach Lute approaches a woman sunbathing, informing her that Adam is dead and if she wants to stay there then she’ll need to go down to Hell and deal with her bitch. Lilith for her part watches impassively with some annoyance, simply waiting to see how this affects her plans going forward.
S2 ep1. In the month since the battle against the Exorcists the Hazbin Hotel has been seeing a massive influx of new guests and attention from the media, even though there is a misunderstanding about their goals.
In the lobby Vaggie is checking in new guests while also thinking over her new name, along with Angela and Chastity while calling out Alastor for not helping who’s acting like a prideful little bitch after his beating from Adam. To make it worse they are soon swarmed by journalists asking various ridiculous questions. Husk meanwhile is at the bar slammed trying to get out all the orders he’s received from the new guests while Angel Dust is sat on the bar claiming he’s representing the Hotel while allowing Fat Nuggets to gorge himself on the Cats nuts despite their request for help. He then asks Cherri Bomb for help who refutes his claim that she’s staying at the Hotel now while the Angel asks if anyone’s seen Charlie to deal with the reporters, the Spider stating he saw her in the lounge keeping Frank company. Before she leaves he asks her to confirm if the Princess is still up for their therapy session later, as Angel Dust is more willing to discuss his feelings now.
In the lounge Charlie is listening as Frank the Egg Boi is going over the busts he made of Sir Pentious. The Princess is obviously still emotional and grieving his death. Vaggie arrives asking her to help with the reporters along with the new guests, though stops to ask if she’s ok. Charlie is honest stating she’s still grieving over their friend but does her best to focus on the issues at hand despite her partners offer to take over for them.
Meanwhile Vox lets Katie Killjoy know how displeased he is that she’s giving the Hotel any positive coverage, before settling on a new angle for it and to use their popularity for themselves.
Angel Dust is trying to help Cherri Bomb go through her mixed feelings about Sir Pentious considering their relationship, while she denies any feelings for him.
Charlie is initially pleased to see all the people at the Hotel, but it soon turns sour once it becomes apparent none of them understand their mission and think it’s a way to declare war on Heaven. While Vaggie is trying to get the crowd under control the Princess is introduced to Baxter, a scientist and former colleague of Sir Pentious making it known he’s nothing like them. He also reveals he not only doesn’t believe in redemption but is there to disprove it. Charlie for her part tries to educate the new guests/journalists about what they are actually trying to do. Obviously this causes a number to leave but there are still plenty who choose to stay. Though the misunderstanding still persists with many, being further derailed when many start gravitating towards Niffty as Adams Killer worsening it. At the bar Husk asks why Alastor isn’t helping, he answers exactly like the prick he is.
Lucifer seeing Charlie is getting overwhelmed takes her away for a quick breather.
The Vee’s meet in Vox’s office to discuss their plan to use the Hotels victory over the exorcists and the Sinners desire for revenge to not only rule Hell but Heaven itself as gods, though it’s obvious Vox would be more than happy to rule alone.
In his room Lucifer and Charlie talk, with her admitting she doesn’t know why they’re having so much trouble convincing everyone. The King points out she’s still dealing with losing not only the original Hotel but her friend as well, which takes time to heal from. The Princess states it’s not good enough especially if she can’t stop people from getting the wrong impression of the Hotel or what they’re trying to do. Lucifer simply does his best to comfort her, before the pair reminisce on how well Lilith used to handle the spotlight/ stress along with helping others deal with it. The pair thus reminisce together over their missing mother/wife and agree it was easy when she was here along with the King stating she’d be so proud of their daughter like she always was along with how they were born for this.
Back in the lobby while the new guests are fawning over Niffty, at the Vaggie is going over ideas for a new name with the others giving feedback, while Cherri Bomb asks why’s she’s changing it, the Angel stating as it was the name Adam gave her and that it was demeaning they need to pick one for themself. Chastity and Angela agree as a name is a powerful thing, especially when you choose your own. At this point Charlie returns addressing the crowd clearly and confidently explaining that they are there to redeem people not kill Angels, so anyone who isn’t needs to kindly leave, though clarifies she believes in every Sinners ability to change and earn a better life so anyone who isn’t willing to try is welcome to stay. Despite this many of them leave, but despite her sadness Vaggie is able to cheer up her Princess as is her daughter and daughter in law. It’s help when Baxter all but agrees to stay and see if the experiment is worth trying even if he thinks it will fail.
Back in the meeting Vox finishes his explanation of the plan, before having to do so again as Valentino wasn’t paying attention. The TV explains in a much simpler way that the Moth can follow his plan to allow the trio to ascend to Heaven to rule as not just mere Overlords but gods which sends them into arrogant laughter.
On the terrace Charlie and Vaggie are talking about how the former wishes they’d gotten a chance to say goodbye to Sir Pentious while the latter does her best to comfort them along with reminding her that it’s ok to feel how she does about what happened. The Angel also offers that she and Angela can take on more of the responsibilities till she’s ready which the Princess is grateful for. They also discuss the idea of Vazzie for Vaggies new name but the reactions of both Charlie and KeeKee convince her to keep looking.
In the lobby the couple along with Chastity and Angela watch as the Vee’s starts their smear campaign on 666 news while painting themselves as Hells true saviours. The young Princess offers to call up Satan to wipe them out, while the Succubus and Vaggie point out that many people remember the things Charlie has done to help Sinners even before the Hotel, so only the idiots will believe it and it’ll blow over in a week anyway. The Princess is still pissed at them for not only lying but in her mind desecrating Sir Pentious final act for them. The Angel leaves to get them a Harder Daddy, while Angela and Chastity leave to talk to some of the Morningstar’s PR people to figure out how to deal with this shit. Thus Charlie is alone when Emily comes bursting through a portal revealing that not only is Heaven going into lockdown over Adam’s death and Sera worrying about Hell retaliating along while everyone is worried about more death while also being scared of the next step, before the bombshell that Sir Pentious is redeemed and in Heaven now that the Hotel works before promising to be back soon. Once she’s gone the Orincess has no other option but to simply scream in shock.
S2 ep 2. the trial and aftermath are generally the same, but Sera has much less patience for Lute loudly reminding her that Adam disobeyed her directs orders and risked starting a war with Hell for his own pride, which the fact she and the other exorcists went along with proves just how unreliable/disloyal they are. When the 2nd brings up that she spoke to Lilith, the Seraphim finally loses it, making it known that she had no right/authority to do so and that if she gets a single inkling of disloyalty or attempts to retaliate against the Hotel, then she won’t hesitate to not only strip her of their rank but to also banish them to face the Sinners without a way out. Before ordering them to leave Sera states that despite everything she’s sorry about Adam’s death even if he brought it upon himself, suggesting that considering their relationship Lute should consider psychological and grief treatment to help them recover. The Lieutenant states that’s unnecessary before leaving, stewing in hate and grief before the hallucination of her old commander/beloved encourages her to seek revenge no matter what.
S2 ep 3. after Emily’s bombshell reveal Charlie rushes to Vaggie who is in the lounge with the others and reveals that Sid Pentious was redeemed and is now in Heaven. As can be expected the Princess is absolutely ecstatic while the others are varying degrees of shocked, though the Angel manages to calm them down by asking if they have proof. Charlie admits that aside from the Seraphim’s claim no, it reminding her that then it’s only their word and with Heaven going into lockdown proof will be hard to get. Which combined with Vox’s misinformation campaign will only make them look worse if they try saying it with only their word. Thus the pair find Angela and Chastity who are contacting the family PR people to set up a meeting on how to deal with Vox. Upon hearing the news the 2 are completely shocked then congratulatory knowing that their mother/in-law could do it, before agreeing that without proof they’ve got nothing. The 4 agree that they need to stop the misinformation campaign. Charlie for her part suggests they try approaching it in a way that the Media Overlord would understand, her daughter adding that they could offer a reduction in his taxes for a time to hopefully get them to back down and regain lost income. Chasity backs this considering how hard their payback hurt them, though Vaggie points out that might not work or he’d ask for too much. Obviously they were right.
Vox for his part sees the request for a meeting and with Velvette decides to have some fun with it.
Back in the lounge Husk, Angel Dust and especially Cherri Bomb are still coming to term with the fact that Sir Pentious actually got redeemed. After initially denying it the Bomber is left confused over her mixed feelings toward the Snake considering she didn’t really know him that well, the Cat points out that Baxter mentioned working together so asking him might be worth it along with informing her his room is in the basement. Cherri Bomb claims she isn’t going before trying to blow hole in the floor, then leaving the normal way when she’s reminded her bombs can’t even scratch the Hotels enchantments.
Charlie is in the lobby informing a disinterested Alastor when a surprising pair of visitors arrive. Despite not wanting to see either of them the Princess put on her best diplomatic smile and voice honed through decades of dealing with Hells nobility, welcomes Vox and Velvette. Finding herself alone after the Radio Demon flees, Charlie has to put up with the Dolls snide comments and the TV’s honeyed insults along with his obvious attempts at flattery. When Vox tries gifting them a 150 inch Voxtek TV the Princess responds by pointing out they already have a 160 inch. The Media and Fashion overlords then ignore her attempts at claiming she wanted to meet in a more appropriate location, bombarding them with questions that cause the Princess to groan audibly.
Meanwhile in his laboratory Baxter is questioned about his relationship with Sir Pentious by Cherri Bomb. While intially reluctant the Scientist explains that along with being lab partners seeking to become powerful overlords, he created the Egg Bois. Though his treatment of them was enough that the Snake left finding him too cruel to focus on his turf wars with a woman he became obsessed with. That only leaves the bomber more confused before leaving after Baxter is being a prick, dropping a bomb in as payback.
Later in the city and in a park in heaven Cherri Bomb and Sir Pentious both reminisce about the times they had together during their various turf wars, along with the feelings they had for each other.
Back in the Hotel Vaggie, Angel Dust, Husk, Angela and Chastity enter the lobby to find Charlie dealing with Vox and Velvette. The Angel is obviously pissed demanding to know why they’re here with her partner stating she’s trying to work out a deal though unsuccessfully after they turned up. The Spider for his part is immediately anxious asking why they are here, his trauma from Valentino resurfacing at seeing his business partners. His daughter tries to calm him down while stating it might be best for the pair to leave. The Media Overlord smirks asking that maybe they could get a presentation of redemption with someone as hopeless/worthless as the former Pornstar. Charlie for her part tells Vox that she won’t allow her guests let alone her friend be disrespected/abused and orders him to leave. The TV instead doubles down asking if she thinks someone who murdered their own father can be redeemed into Heaven. The Princess simply responds stating she believes everyone can be redeemed even him, though she knows he won’t choose to. That catches them off guard before a portal opening under his and the Dolls feet drops them in the parking lot, their time at the Hotel over.
In their limo the pair go over the footage they got, smirking no one will want to stay at the Hotel.
Back inside Charlie apologises stating she never meant for other of them to come and tried to get them to leave. Angel Dust for his part isn’t in the mood to talk and simply goes to his room, ashamed at his secret being aired so publicly. Husk for his part goes after him while Angela stays to help her mother both to prepare for the firestorm Vox will send their way but also to comfort them with Vaggie and Chastity. Later that night the Spider finds dinner at his food for him and the cat with a handwritten note from Charlie, the Angel, his daughter and her wife that what he did doesn’t change how they see him or their belief he can be redeemed. While he doesn’t leave his room Angel Dust places the note by his bedside, so he can remember it when things get hard.
Unfortunately the day doesn’t get better. Vox airs an expo that claims that Charlie not only hates her own people and is trying to force them into a puritanical life style, but a badly disguised Velvette claims that she struck them. Not only does this damage the Hotel and Princesses name/reputation but causes several sinners to leave. The only bright spot is that Cherri Bomb decides to check in to at least support Angel Dust who appreciates the gesture.
That night in an emergency meeting the Morningstar ladies and their partners are discussing strategy with their PR people. They decide to focus on all the good things that Charlie did to help sinners such as the bunkers for homeless/caught out sinners on extermination day, the warning sirens and forcing them to agree to a standardised start along with projects like New Eden. They will also go after the Vees pointing out they did nothing and hid like cowards along with airing reminders of their constant controversies including an interview with Salina a Sinner they used and abused. Afterwards Angela points out to her mom that even if they got proof of Sir Pentious redemption that would only solve part of the problem, a lot of sinners lost loved ones or more were in living terror of the exterminations so they want justice or revenge though to them both are the same thing which is how Vox is getting so much support. Even if she doesn’t say it Charlie agrees, as does Vaggie and her wife.
The response works as it reminds people that despite Vox’s bullshit Charlie at least tried to help long before the Hotel started. That combined with the fact that many Sinners now have TV’s, Phones or computers from Greed that Vox can’t hypnotise them through means that while the Media overlord still gets a lot of support, it isn’t as much as he wanted.
S2 ep 4. Charlie is focused on trying to continue running the Hotel and deal with Vox’s smear campaign. Realising it’s hitting her hard Vaggie suggests their partner take some time away to relax. The Princess obviously refuses stating it wouldn’t be fair with all the hard work that the Angel has already put in. Vaggie retorts that Charlie has been working equally hard along with having her name/dream dragged through the mud. They of course refuse to listen till Angela and Chastity are revealed to be standing outside the door, making it known relaxation isn’t an option. Reluctantly the Princess agrees, having to be dragged through the portal while telling their partner to call them immediately if anything happens.
Alastor meanwhile is in his room stewing over the wound on their chest, a reminder that he isn’t as powerful as they thought. Later in the lounge he gets into an argument with Lucifer who calls him out for not doing his job in helping run the Hotel and how Vaggie is doing such a better job, the breaking point telling him to use a coaster before the Radio Demon says he’s done and quits before storming out of the room, along with sending tentacles to knock over the Kings coffee cup.
While at a Spa in Sloth Charlie is unable to relax due to how anxious she is about the Hotel and Vox. To end it Angela and Chastity simply strip her naked and throw her onto a massage table where a pair of skilled Baphomet Masseurs start walking across her back making her melt, while another team start looking after their hooves and leg fur. The couple join after turning off the Princesses phone, her daughter joining their mother while the Succubus gets her wings and tail seen to.
In Cannibal Town Alastor is strolling down in his Sunday best gathering flowers to visit Rosie. After an initially friendly start it turns more serious once the Radio Demon reveals he’s quit and their fellow Overlord reminds them of the deal they struck. Rosie doesn’t hesitate to remind Alastor that she promised to make him the post powerful Sinner in Hell, it’s not her fault he was arrogant/stupid enough to take on a high level Angel before reminiscing about the Deers life on Earth, how they met and his death. Holding back his rage while Rosie laughs at that final part, Alastor reminds her that he’s only been running around Hell including that stupid Hotel as she promised him power, in turn they bluntly put it terms via song that thanks to their deal he is as good as her pet and has no choice to do as he’s told so will have to sort out the issue with his staff themself. Outside the Radio Demon stews over the insults to his pride and reminder of his limits, though seeing a statue of Charlie with her parents helps him come up with a cunning plan to earn his freedom back and full power.
At the Spa the trio are in a sauna melting in the heat like puddkes and enjoying every instance of it. Charlie asks if anything’s happened at the Hotel with the couple stating no, which causes her to relax even further.
In the entertainment district Alastor sends out a challenge, with Vox appearing to answer after imploding an unfortunate Sinner. The Media overlord asks if the Radio Demon is there to plead for him to stop attacking his precious little Hotel. Alastor simply states he’s bored of their incessant slander and wants to end it. Valentino appears along with Velvette to help Vox, the latter jumping straight into it after the Deer mocks him about not wanting his humiliation to broadcast live. With his power limited by their broken staff Alastor is despite being able to put up a good fight is quickly being overwhelmed by the Vees.
Back at the Hotel Niffty is cleaning when she sees the fight broadcast on Velvettes channel over a guests shoulder. Without any hesitation the Maid immediately rushes over to Husk, picking him up and running to the fight as quickly as possible claiming Alastor is in trouble.
Alastor meanwhile is in Vox’s clutches with the latter tearing out his chest stitches, though fortunately Niffty and Husk arrives the maid throwing the Cat at Velvettes who flies into a rage at them messing up her hair. The Maid meanwhile deals with Valentino crawling through his jacket and stabbing him, sadly without their Angelic dagger. The fight continues until the Radio Demon sees the Moth has Niffty at gunpoint, offering a skeptical TV a deal. In exchange for becoming his prisoner they will allow his compatriots leave unharmed or lay a hand on Charlie. Vox is initially shocked before quickly agreeing absolutely ecstatic to have one over his old enemy.
Wallowing in the ecstasy of his victory Vox goes all out with TV interviews, a parade and other petty acts like taking him to a diner for him to have a smoothie with 2 straws alone instead of sharing it. Even going the extra step to force the Radio Demon to watch him and Valentino in bed much to their disgust. Despite this Alastor still manages to get under their skin, reminding him of how without his partners he’d be nothing and how he’s still the same weak needy little cowardly attention seeker, using a speaker when his mouth is covered. That sends the Media overlord into a meltdown as he remembers that night, when they tried to enter into a partnership and instead was mocked with any friendship between them being non-existent with the added humiliation of their defeat afterwards. Vox for his part reiterates his victory, his power and that he’s the boss now despite the Deers continued defiance with promises they’ll wish they stayed gone by the time he’s done.
Later at the Hotel Charlie returns to find her relaxed mood obliterated upon seeing the news of Alastors capture by Vox. Chastity is equally as shocked while Angela instead believes he got cocky or it’s another plot of his.
S2 ep 5. In the aftermath of his defeat of Alastor Vox and the other Vees are using the boost to their reputation along with promises of taking over Heaven to gather more overlords to their side along with other Sinners though Carmilla and Zestial refuse with Rosie not even being asked for her connection to the Radio Demon.
Charlie out of sheer stress has repeatedly tried contacting Heaven via the embassy and even become desperate to try setting up a makeshift landing pad/beacon on the balcony. Vaggie meanwhile is doing her best to be supportive but with the chaos of losing Alastor and their inability to contact Emily or anyone else in Heaven isn’t helping. The Princess is worried about the Radio Demons safety while the Angel believes it just about plan of his and will be fine. Charlie for her part knows that the only thing that will stop Vox is not only proof of Pentious redemption proving it’s possible, but also a way to help people feel like they’ve gotten justice after the exterminations.
Vaggie leaves Charlie to focus on taking care of the Hotel, helping out several guests before meeting Angel Dust who claims he didn’t go to group therapy cause he’s been having headaches all day while Baxter claims that Husk leading it has been informative including the various ways to say stupid. The Angel reveals she’s going to talk to Lucifer with the Spider asking them to tell them the tea later.
Vaggie meets the king in his room. After some initial pleasantries/awkwardness the Angel ask Lucifer if she’d heard about Vox was doing. He was obviously unhappy with what the Media Overlord has been saying about his daughter, though has to remind Vaggie that part of his punishment is that he can’t actually harm Sinners thus preventing him from dealing with Vox. Frustrated the Angel admits he’s right, stating if Alastor was here he could deal with them. This unintentionally causes Lucifers pride to be hit considering his animosity with the Radio Demon, deciding to get involved in the situation.
In Heaven after watching Charlie repeatedly and more desperately try to contact them Emily tries to convince Sera to talk to her who is refusing due to the disorder Vox is causing, though the former accuses them of being afraid of having to admit Hell deserves an apology for what she did. Sir Pentious arrives to Lutes disdain as the younger Seraphim reveals she invited him as he can provide a valuable perspective. Despite Sera’s attempts to refute him entry her sister uses their equal authority to allow him to stay. The Snake manages to convince the elder Seraphim to go along with Emily and Abel’s plan to try apologising to Hell though they end up leaving him alone in the meeting room.
On the balcony an exhausted Charlie is shocked to see the Heavenly contingent arrive, especially once Emily divebomb hugs them to the floor. Once the initial joy wears off the Princess takes a moment to process that their big idea to make up for near a decade of extermination’s and countless deaths is gift baskets. As gently as possible Charlie explains to Emily how not only would it be ineffective but even seen as insulting, which the younger seraphim agrees is fair. Moving on she asks if Sir Pentious is with them, disappointed when Sera reveals that he’s still in Heaven but misses them as they couldn’t bring him. The Princess then explains the situation stating that Vox is trying to convince Sinners that the Angels are still out to get them, along with redemption being fake and the only way to stop them is to attack 1st. In order to prevent it Charlie wants to negotiate a treaty to show that won’t happen, but states that it won’t happen till Lute leaves not trusting or wanting her there. The Lieutenant obviously refuses till the elder Seraphim agrees ordering them back to Heaven and to take no action until they return. Any protests Lute has died in her throat at seeing Sera’s face, retreating like a beaten dog through the portal.
In Charlie’s office she and Sera lay out the terms of a treaty that will be signed at a later date. Amongst the terms are: 1. An end to the exterminations for now and forever after. 2. Exorcists or similar Angels are forbidden from entering Hell without the express permission of the Royal Family. 3. Heaven issues a full apology for the deaths and suffering caused by the Exterminations, along with reparations for those affected. 4. Heaven and its leadership must offer total and unconditional support to the Hotel towards their efforts to redeem Sinners. 5. Sinners will be allowed to contact their family in Heaven if they consent to it. 6. For her crimes against the people of Hell and as the last of the Exorcist leadership that took part in the exterminations Lute must be handed over for trial, with a death sentence being likely. Sera initially refuses stating that enough blood has been shed and they were only following her orders, Charlie lets out a bitter laugh pointing out that the woman in question revelled in the slaughter of helpless victims and mutilated a subordinate for refusing to harm a child. She goes even further asking the Seraphim if she’s actually sorry about all the sinners that were killed or only cares that they could’ve been redeemed. That causes Sera to be silent before stating they should deal with Vox, Charlie agrees but keeps her voice even and their eyes are cold.
Meanwhile outside of V-Tower Vox is preening at the crowd he’s gathered, while going over the finishing touches with Valentino Alastor manages to get under his skin by pointing out he only got there with his associates damaging their ego/pride enough to push the Moth off the stage widening the rift in their relationship again. The Media Overlord goes on stage to play the crowd with false gratitude and claims that they are continuing Liliths work, sending them into a frenzy at the promise of revenge against Heaven with him at the helm. Lucifer appears trying to put Vox in his place, despite an excellent presentation the Overlord is unimpressed/unworried quickly continuing the show in the process insulting the King and forcing him to reveal that he can’t actually harm sinners. This only makes Voxes promise of conquering Heaven seem even better though it stops when Charlie and the Heavenly contingent arrive.
Initially Vox panics or at least seems to, till Emily explains that they’re there to apologise with Charlie explaining that they’ve negotiated a treaty that will not only end the violence but start a new era of peace. The Media Overlord quickly pivots mocking the idea, claiming that no apology could make up for what Heaven did to them and they are really there to flaunt their power as they can’t stand that Hell managed to land a blow on them. The Princess reminds him it was her friends and herself that landed said blow while the Vees despite claiming to have a plan, hid away like cowards as they always did while she fought to protect her people. His pride wounded Vox quickly returns to riling up the crowd by showing evidence of the Exterminations brutality forcing the younger seraphim and Abel to see the horror of it. Charlie attempts to rebuke him but upon learning about Lucifers attempts to threaten him, enraging her at his betrayal. The TV overlord continues his attempts to rile up the crowd, with the Princess trying to calm them down though it’s ruined when an enraged Sera goes full Angellic and claims that it was Sinners like him that caused her to allow the Exterminations. Pouncing on this Vox uses it to fire the crowd into an inferno of retribution, promising Holy War upon the Golden Kingdom. Realising their mistake Sera opened a portal evacuating Emily and Abel leaving Charlie to be distraught/enraged at the failed attempt to stop things getting worse.
In Heaven Sir Pentious is playing with his Angellic Eggs when the trio return from Hell. Their initial excitement soon turns sour after seeing the looks on their faces, solidifying when Sera reveals that Hell declared war and Emily breaks down in his arms.
At the Hotel Vaggie is trying to stop several of their guests leaving after seeing the rally, which doesn’t succeed. Charlie returns enraged demanding to know where her dad is. She is furious at how stupid he was in threatening Vox before questioning her partner when he claims it was them who told him she needed help. The Angel clarified she just asked if there was anything he could do, before accepting there wasn’t considering he can’t harm sinners. Charlie is even more pissed that he ruined everything for no reason just as Heaven was willing to actually start working with them, even going so far as to claim that Lilith left cause she was tired of fucking ruining everything and then kicking him out of the Hotel immediately. Heartbroken at her words the King agrees without hesitation. As he leaves the Princess tells Vaggie she knows they didn’t mean for this to happen and doesn’t hold this against them. The pair then receive a text from Angela asking to meet in her mother’s office. They arrive to find the young Princess and Chastity waiting for them, bearing both sympathetic but unsurprised looks. Angela is the 1st to speak stating that it was a good attempt before asking what happened with Heaven. After hearing the negotiated terms she agrees it would probably be enough, at least without Vox. Charlie is about to start ranting before realising based on the looks the pair have they’ve got a plan. The Succubus reveals that after meeting the PR people they made a visit down to Wrath and Satan, her wife adding that he agrees that Vox is getting too uppity so it’s time they cut him down. Vaggie guesses they mean use the Sins legions to eliminate the Vees for good. Their partner despite hating them and wanting to stop the war isn’t exactly enthused at attacking her own people, though does accept a few deaths is better than another extermination but points out killing Vox would only create a martyr. Angela agrees it’s not the best plan but it’s better than the alternative. Her mother asks to think it over, especially considering how exhausting today was. The couples soon separate to rest and hope that things won’t get worse.
S2 ep 6. Vox and Velvette are meeting with Carmilla Carmine to try and win her to their cause. The Media Overlord forces his partner to apologise after she refuses once again, even putting the Doll down. Vox points out to the matriarch that she became a target for the Angels once she chose to arm the Hotel that ended up killing Adam, that war is coming and will come for her so if she wants to protect her family then she’ll help him protect Hell. This pushes Carmilla to agree much to the TV’s satisfaction. Outside Vel confronts Vox for throwing her under the bus, though he dismisses their complaints stating they got the deal and it was her own fault for fucking up the only Overlord meeting he let them attend on their behalf telling her to reflect before zipping through a security camera, leaving her to rage at his entitled cunty behaviour.
Back in her office Zestial confront Carmilla over choosing to back Vox not only owing to his interests being entirely self serving but her own close connections to the Morningstar’s. The Matriarch states it’s not about sides and will not lose anyone else when the Angels come for them, not her girls or him. Disappointed the Spider Overlord states he can’t support her, hoping she’ll come to her sense and then he’ll rejoin them at their side. Clara and Odette soon storm into their mother’s office demanding to know what the fuck she’s thinking in trusting Vox. They freeze seeing their mothers lost look and try to comfort her, though are stopped by the presence of several of their security staff. Carmilla gives them a sad but determined look saying she knows they won’t understand her choices, but at least her reasoning in that everything she does is to keep them safe as the pair are removed struggling to be kept under house arrest until the situation is resolved. Alone the Matriarch contemplates her choices and everything she’s lost, hoping more won’t be taken from them soon.
Back at the Hotel Vaggie is pushing herself to fix the various issues with the Hotel and keep their remaining guests happy. Though that’s soon ruined upon hearing that Carmilla is now working with Vox. She finds the rest of the group at the bar sans Angel Dust, confirming if they’re hearing this bullshit. Charlie for her part is furious at this betrayal as is Angela who immediately decide to talk to the Matriarch and figure out what the fuck she’s thinking with Vaggie joining them. They try putting Husk in charge but he refuses stating that with all the bullshit they’ve been dealing with he’s taking some time off, stating without Alastor it’s not like anything is keeping him there. While not pleased the Trio can’t exactly blame him for wanting some time away from the madness, so the Angel puts Niffty in charge. As they leave the Maid summons an army of bugs while Baxter watches preparing something.
Husk for his part returns to the Magic Kat his old Casino. Pleased to see nothing has changed he starts out at the bar indulging in liquor before moving onto the tables taking pleasure in the thrill of chance and the indulgence of liquor, glad to leave his problems behind him. Though it doesn’t take long for the cards to turn against the Cat, enraged/frustrated he falls deeper into the booze at an even lower rock bottom.
Charlie, Vaggie and Angela arrive at Carmine industries despite their rage from Carmilla’s betrayal, hope to still be able to get her to see sense. Their attempts don’t work, as the Matriarch points out that even if Heaven was willing to be peaceful Vox declaring war has changed that and she plus her family will be a prime target considering who armed the Hotel. The Angel tries to convince her by stating that the Hotel works so why join him, her response that when a fight comes she will protect her own and considering they started this war by killing Adam why do they still insist on Heaven being the answer when they know what they are capable of, which Vaggie into a spiral of memories about their time in the Exorcists. Seeing this a protective Charlie tries to remind Carmilla of her mother’s beliefs, but the Overlord simply points out that Lilith is gone and thus doesn’t matter which is why she’s choosing the winning side to protect her family. Angela herself then asks something that stuns the overlord silent, weren’t they her family. Carmilla doesn’t speak before walking away saying sometimes you can’t save everyone you care for in difficult times. The young Princess gives her a hateful/betrayed look before opening a portal leaving her mother and their partner alone before they too leave crestfallen at having failed.
Shortly after Angela gives a press conference in which she states that due to actions against the Morningstar’s, Carmilla Carmine is being stripped of all her currently held ranks, privileges and properties in the other rings of Hell along with their right to leave Pride have revoked and confiscated though her daughters will remain in place. The Matriarch watches this grim but accepting of it being the cost to save her daughters, especially with their memories of Heaven/her wife replay in her head.
Back at the Casino Husk is continuing to drown his sorrows as the entertainment starts, shocked at seeing its Angel Dust in drag. He watches entranced as the Spider sings a song that seems perfectly tailored for him before exiting.
In V tower Vox interrupts Valentino while the Moth is checking his performers, trying to find Angel Dusts replacement. The Media Overlord promises that his plan will lead to Val getting the Spider back though this only irritates them and Velvette reminding him it was their plan the pair becoming tired of being pushed aside. Vox attempts to win their partner back by reminding him of their decades in business together but it doesn’t work especially with Alastor poking and prodding in the right places driving the wedge deeper by playing on their captors vanity/pride culminating the in TV insulting them speaking Spanish resulting in a glass thrown at his head much to Velvettes joy.
Back at the Hotel Vaggie returns to find Chastity is trying clean up the various messes, while Cherri Bomb is dealing with a starved Fat nuggets eating her makeup. The Angel confronts Niffty asking what the Hell happened, being shocked then impressed to see the bugs that Baxter and her turned into a jazz band till she hears the bell for the penthouse ringing. Vaggie arrives to find Charlie having set a table for 2, with a bottle of the Angels favourite wine and food. The pair talk, with the Princess stating that she wanted to show her appreciation for all of their partners hard work in supporting her and keeping the Hotel going. While Vaggie appreciates the sweet gesture she can tell Charlie is hiding their true feelings and gently pushes her to talk. This causes the Princess to reveal that she feels like she’s failing her dream and also Liliths to make Hell better, along with how she feels like she’s driven Pentious, Husk, Alastor and Lucifer away not helped by Carmilla’s betrayal/words and with Vox’s declaration of war feels like she’s a failure and that her dream is going to die. The Angel for her part reminds them of everything she’s done already, that together they can do anything as their love is that strong. Despite some lingering doubts this helps to not only reinforce Charlie’s resolve but of how much their partner loves them.
In the Casino Husk is still drinking away his problems when Angel Dust saunters up to talk. The Spider explains the singing is one of his many jobs, before asking why the cat is there. Husk explains he just needed a break from all the bullshit at the Hotel, which Angel Dust admits is fair though is surprised he’s sticking around with Alastor gone. The bartender hesitates before stating he’s grown to like the place and the people there, it being unsaid who specifically they’re talking about, even if it’s a bigger mess than they are. The Spider laughs agreeing but points out some messes are worth being there for. Even if he isn’t completely sure redemption is possible for him, Angel Dust admits it’s worth trying for the people you love. Husk adds that themselves certainly aren’t redemption material, the pair toasting to being who they are. It’s interrupted by the Spider being alerted to a job interview happening soon, saying he’ll see the Cat back at Hotel before he and Angela have dinner. Smiling Husk puts the glass away decoding its time to stop and head home.
Angel Dust arrives at a fancy restaurant being led to a private room, becoming unnerved at realising the place is empty. Alone the Spider realises something is wrong and prepares to leave, until he sees a familiar TV. Before he can speak the Media Overlord coils a cable around Angel Dusts throat. When the Spider spits on his screen, Vox doesn’t hesitate to take out frustration from having to share him with Valentino and bring Charlie down on them enjoying his screams at being shocked. The TV then takes even more pleasure in revealing how they’re the reason why he knew the Angels were coming or about Lucifer limitation, asking if they remembered Late night jobs that are absent from their memory. This opens up Angel Dusts memories of being hypnotised, sending Vox information about the Hotel such as Pentious redemption and eavesdropping on the King when he revealed they can’t hurt sinners. The Spider already feels guilty enough, but that soon turns into ice-cold terror when Vox admits that the Princesses kid was his being the most shocking part and how the reveal will be such great television along with being extra sweet payback/humiliation. Angel Dust does his best, but it’s futile as he is hypnotised once again.
Back at the Hotel Husk arrives to find Angel Dust much to the confusion of Cherri Bomb, Angela and Chastity the 4 of them soon realising that somethings wrong. In Charlie and Vaggies room the former gets ready to call Lucifer to let him know all is forgiven and to return but takes a moment to thank her partner for reminding them to have faith in what their doing again.
Meanwhile Lucifer is watching a Duck sitcom on TV crying when Charlie calls saying she wants to meet. Though rather than his daughter, it’s Vox having copied the Princesses voice to lure him into a trap for the next stage of their plan.
S2 ep 7. Lucifer arrives at the meet-up, finding it to be a deserted warehouse. Despite growing unease the King continues not wanting to risk damaging their relationship further. This unfortunately lands him in the Vox’s trap, who takes the opportunity to gloat at their prisoner. Though Lucifer soon loses interest upon seeing Alastor, the pair continuing their rivalry. The King insults the TV’s attempt to seem important or plans reminding him that as they’re in Hell they’re just as much a failure here as in life. This doesn’t stop Vox from being cocky as the container is loaded in as the power source.
In his lair the Media Overlord reminisces about his life on Earth and the way he clawed, lied and killed to the top before their ironic death swearing that nothing will stand in their way to be above all others for ever more.
Back at the Hotel Charlie is panicking over how her dad hasn’t responded despite their many attempts, even using duck emojis. Angela herself states that not only is he not responding to her but none of the sins either. Before they can discuss further a special announcement from Voxtek is broadcast. The trio join the others in the lobby to watch as Angel Dust not only denounces the Hotel, but also the Princess and reveals the fact he is the father of her daughter. The shock of this only helps to galvanise his claim that fighting Heaven is the only option and the only choice is the Vees. Vox then takes the stage to reveal his latest weapon, claiming it’s their chance to finish what Lilith started. After a moment the TV orders the Might of Lilith fired at Heaven, not only managing to break through the barrier but to also blast off the Golden Gates sending them down to destroy the embassy. Once the initial shock has worn off Vox hacks the communication systems in Heaven to demand their surrender within 24 hours or face the destruction of the Golden Kingdom. Panic quickly spreads throughout Heaven with Sera having no idea what to do, while Lute takes satisfaction that her war is coming.
The Hotel meanwhile is wondering what to do next. Vaggie while trying to calm Charlie down tells Cherri Bomb they’re not fighting Heaven. Angela herself adds that the problem is Vox, remove him and there’s no war. Chastity reveals to the others they had already been planning to deal with him via help from the sins but had been trying other methods 1st. Everyone turns to the Princess who after taking a moment is now more composed and determined to stop a madman from destroying their home and everything they’ve worked for states there is no other option, telling her daughter to contact Satan it’s time to end Vox once and for all. Nodding the young Princess goes inside with her mother and their companions to begin preparing to finish it.
In the Council chamber Sera is confronted by a panicked Abel while Emily and Lute are trying to get her to give Charlie a chance or launch a preemptive strike on Hell. Overwhelmed the elder Seraphim leaves to pray hoping it will help give her the guidance necessary to steer through this chaos. While the others argue Sir Pentious follows close behind. Finding Sera at prayer she asks the Snake how he can help considering what she is and the responsibilities at her feet, though his point about her needing a friend to talk to gets them to give it a chance. The Seraphim states it’s her job to not only enforce the judgement of Heaven but to protect those that deserve it and preserve the separation of the righteous and the wicked, something that was never meant to be in doubt. Not till his arrival, but now demons are at the gates and everyone is looking to her to know what to do but she has no idea how to judge when so many who were slaughtered could’ve been saved by their orders. How humans can somehow be redeemed despite taking part in actions as vile as this. Sir Pentious explains that humans act the way they do often because they’re scared, because they know their lives can end at any time they’ll do anything to see the next day and fulfil their dreams. This along with the Snakes willingness to die for his friends despite their fear helps Sera see that Sinners can earn their redemption through genuine attempts at being better/fixing their mistakes. This allows the Seraphim to see how to both redeem herself and lead to a better future for both realms by helping Charlie.
In his study Vox is basking in their satisfaction, till Velvette called annoyed that he didn’t give her a heads up about blowing the gates off Heaven. The Media Overlord plays it off frustrating the Doll as she points out they still need more support claiming that Charlie’s campaign against them did better than the trio want to admit along with how many sinners doubt the truth of Angel Dusts reveal about Angela. Vox doesn’t pay it any heed telling Vel to plan a soirée for tomorrow so the other overlords can witness his moment of triumph, freezing when his partner corrects him about it being their moment. The TV also doesn’t care that Val is pissed at him, ordering Vel to make sure he’s there nicely dressed and early so they can show a united front against Heaven. The Doll agrees not happy at being ordered around. Alastor pushes his old rivals buttons about how he can’t even take on Heaven if he’s not even the strongest in Hell, considering so many still aren’t with him. Every attempt that Vox uses to try refuting the Deers allegation are met with more that only further enrage him, especially when he points out they couldn’t even get the Princess to admit they bested her even if he invited them to the party as there’s nothing that could break their spirit. The Media Overlord driven by envy, pride and rage swears he’ll get them on camera bowing to him. The Radio Demon continues his mocking till Vox leaves before cackling knowing that their plan is close to fruition.
In Heaven Sera announces her decision. Lute is excited then disappointed to hear that while she is to prepare the Exorcists, it is only if Emily fails in trying to resolve the situation peacefully. The younger Seraphim is overjoyed to hear that her sister is willing to give them a chance to share their hope with Hell, no longer being guided by fear.
Back at the Hotel Charlie, Vaggie and Angela are planning how to deal with Vox quickly/effectively. Cherri Bomb and Husk are talking about how to get Angel Dust back though Baxter points out that sacrificing him might be necessary to win, angering the pair. Meanwhile the Princess is surprised to receive a call from the Media Overlord himself, though this soon turns to fury demanding to know where he gets off on calling her. Vox is as confident/arrogant as ever inviting Charlie and her daughter to his party to celebrate his victory over heaven. Upon mentioning Lucifer Charlie goes extremely silent before responding coldly , shutting up the TV, promising that even if it’s the last thing she does he will watch everything he holds dear turned to ashes before his eyes. Vox despite being genuinely unnerved tries laughing it off saying he’ll take that as a yes and see her there. Overwhelmed by anger and anxiety the Angel does her best to calm the Princess down, as does her daughter both reminding them of the plan to end it once and for all. Despite knowing their right Charlie points out that it seems like all she has are choices that are some form of bad and going to the party at least leads to a no matter how small chance of stopping the Vee’s without bloodshed is going especially as no other solutions are falling out of the sky. Cue Emily falling out of a portal and face planting into the floor.
After the shock wore off Charlie rushed to see if Emily was ok, though the Seraphim moved onto telling the Princess that Sera now not only believes in redemption, her and the Hotel along with wanting to find a peaceful solution. This news is lessened by the fact that as Vaggie points out Vox has everything he needs via smearing their reputation, villainising Heaven and as Charlie points out that with him somehow getting Angel Dust to insult the Hotel it’ll take more than words to stop him or convince anyone he’s wrong. Emily suggests they show them then, if Hell can broadcast above so is the reverse. Baxter adds that it is as Voxtek has been pirating TV from the Golden kingdom for decades, some of Earths too. The Scientist then reveals he was the one who designed their security system, along with being both able to broadcast something to all of infernal realm and willing to do so clarifying that he’ll do so that due to the way they folded his blankets to their liking meant they’re best friends. Though he does state a similar intellect in Heaven would be needed to make the 2 realms completely alien technology work together in less than 24 hours. Sir Pentious agrees, rapturous at being able to invent again, while Baxter scoffs not surprised it’s him. Vaggie admits that they have a way to get Hell to believe in Charlie’s dream even if it’s dangerous and a long shot.
That night the various players prepare to risk everything to gain what they want. The Hotel to gain back their friend, stop a war and show Hell that Charlie’s dream is possible. Vox to gain the power he’s always craved and put Alastor in his place. The other Vee’s not only to get their partner back but ascend to the highest station. Lucifer simply wants to go home and reconcile with his daughter. Lute hoping this will be her chance for revenge, while Abel is terrified at what this could mean. Sera meanwhile is praying that this will lead to a better dawn instead of more death.
S2 ep 8. Vaggie is going over the plan. She and Charlie will go to Vox’s party, meanwhile the residents and staff will sneak in using Baxter’s key card. There they’ll split up, Angela, Husk and Cherri Bomb to find/rescue Angel Dust and break the mind control or at least bring him home. Niffty and the Scientist will find then hijack the signal, the maid begins informed that it’s her job to protect Baxter with her life which they eagerly agree to. Once they’ve got control they’ll broadcast Sir Pentious in heaven to prove that redemption is real where Emily will enter with the Princess to show that peace is a real option. At the Bombers question the Angel explains that while everyone else is distracted with Charlie she’ll try and figure out how to destroy the cannon, being exasperated when the Cat asks how stating they’ll figure it out.
Charlie and Vaggie are dressed to the nines as they enter Vox’s party. Despite their anxiety the Princess is filled with rage at the Media Overlord for everything he’s done, while the Angel is solely focused on completing the mission while also protecting her partner/friends. Vox is meanwhile greeting the Overlord’s and being a boastful arrogant prick. Especially once he sees Charlie has arrived, seeing it as a sign of victory. The TV shrugs off her questions about where Lucifer is, commenting on the boldness of bringing an Angel, who sarcastically calls him funny which they didn’t catch onto. Vox then leads the crowd into a fervour by promising to conquer Heaven the next day. Upon seeing Alastor Charlie rushes over trying to see if he’s ok, but the Media Overlord uses his cables to place her in a place of honour next to him. Offended at not even being next to his partner Valentino storms off, Velvette following to get him back. As expected Vox is too focused on stroking his own ego to give Vaggie any mind, focusing on reminiscing on how he humiliated the Princess and Alastor. The Angel meanwhile does her best to convince Carmilla to help them, but the Matriarch refuses despite the point about how after his conquest is done the TV isn’t gonna want the only woman who can destroy his weapon around. This causes Vaggie to leave spitefully cursing Carmilla as not only a coward, but a traitor who abandoned those she claimed to see as family. That hits her hard even if she doesn’t show it.
Emily meanwhile is watching from a rooftop, giving the teams the signal to go, her initial wording confusing Husk. As expected Baxter’s ID card gets them inside, the teams splitting up to carry out their part of the plan. The Seraphim then portals back to Heaven to let Sir Pentious know to be ready. Inside the tower the Fish deactivated every camera inside, though don’t notice that Shok.wav saw and informed the Vees about their unwanted guests.
Angela, Cherri Bomb and Husk find Angel Dust under the effects of Vals poison. Meanwhile Baxter is starting to hack the servers, warning Niffty they won’t be alone for long. Outside Vox is pulled from his boasting to Charlie with the revelation he’s been hacked, the Princess now boasting much to his irritation calling for companions being frustrated to find them gone and his attempts to retaliate against the Scientist thwarted. Charlie meanwhile takes the time to start her presentation. Vaggie once she finds her attempts to damage the cannon pointless, goes inside to find an imprisoned Lucifer much to their shock before promising to get him out of there once she figures out how. The Media Overlord attempts to silence Charlie, but is instead muted by Baxter happy he can finally shut them up though it’s still interrupted by the arrival of Velvette. Niffty refuses to back down a giant the Fashion Overlord starting a ferocious brawl. With the signal not connecting the Princess is left floundering while Vox watches smugly as the crowd starts to turn against them.
After failing to convince a disoriented Angel Dust to follow them, Cherri Bomb simply puts him in a sack prepared to carry them home. Though before Angela can open a portal home Valentino makes his presence known. Upon seeing that someone is trying to steal his prized possession again, the Pimp orders Kitty to deal with them. This is soon thwarted by the young Princess vaporising it with a flick of their hand. Before Val can even react his ribs are broken from a punch, followed by Angela smashing him into floor hard enough to make a crater and break his spine. Seeing her enraged face fills not only the Moth with terror, but also her companions as she starts repaying the decades of torment done to her father along with trying to use him again to not only hurt his friends but also her mother.
Outside Charlie is left trying to deal with a rapidly hostile crowd. It seems at 1st that Emily’s arrival and her joining with Princess to preach that Heaven isn’t interested in harming Hell or Sinners anymore, believing in redemption as well as to making things right and that all of them has the capacity for good inside of them if only they’re willing to believe in themselves. Though it’s ruined when they realise that Vox has hypnotised the crowd, who is boasting of said fact. Charlie is left calling Niffty and Baxter for an update.
Meanwhile the Maid is in a brutal fight with Velvette, the Scientist quickly realising what he can do.
Back outside Vox traps Emily in his cables, mocking Charlie for leading her friend into yet another disaster stating she’s nothing but a pale imitation of her mother and they would be disgusted with their weak pitiful slut of a daughter who got pregnant from a whore like Angel Dust ordering them to speak into a camera to tell everyone they lost along with proclaiming him the most powerful sinner in Hell. Instead the Princess looks Vox dead in the eye claiming she only hated Vox for what he did to her friends and family, but now she actually pities him. That stuns the Media Overlord silent. Charlie continues saying she can tell that deep down they are so desperate for power cause they are truly weak, powerless and afraid that not even death could stop them from trying to prove otherwise. Alastor smirks ear to ear as the Princess points out that he’d be nowhere without his partners but is so arrogant, narcissistic and ego driven that they can’t see how he’s pushed them away having no real friends just subjects and is so desperate to be seen as strong that he’s willing to risk Hells destruction by starting a war with Heaven and risking both realms fury. For those reasons Charlie says that despite being the strongest sinner in Hell pities him for how truly weak and scared he truly is until Vox slaps her enraged by her words, especially over how accurate they are, promising she’ll get to watch as he has her daughter and girlfriend gang raped by every sinner in the infernal realm before going through it herself powering the Might of Lilith, forcing Vaggie to leave it to see what’s happening. There’s a stunned silence broken only by the Radio Demons mad laughter, freed from both deals to Rosie and the TV, is now at full power. Alastor reminds Vox of their deal and by striking Charlie he’s broken it taking the time to mock them over being such an idiot. While the Media Overlord is freaking out claiming he can force them back into submission, the Deer simply mocks him claiming his power grab helped him break another chain that’s been containing his power so they can finally settle it once and for all.
The battle soon spreads across the city with it quickly become apparent that Alastor is not only more powerful but the better fighter. Inside the penthouse Angela has beaten Val to a bloody mess, striking with enough force to turn his bones to powder and liquefy his organs. Looking at the now drooling broken Pimp, the Young Princess walks over to a window that she breaks and drops him to the ground like the worthless shit he always was. Turning her attention to Angel Dust, Angela uses her magic to remove the effects of the drugs after Cherri Bomb drops him from the sack. Intially the Spider is confused then terrified at seeing his friends and daughter in Vals turf, though is soon stunned by the damage. The trio state it’s a long story.
Vox being torn apart by Alastor calls SHOK.WAV for help. The beasts arrival forces the Radio Demon to beat a quick retreat while being hunted, though in the process it sends the Media Overlord with their tale though senses opportunity with how close to cannon they landed. Not only does Alastor have to avoid the shark, but the cannon which proceeds to carve a path of destruction throughout Pentagram city vaporising countless sinners. Horrified Charlie and Emily set to work saving Sinners, using magic and the latter her wings to move and render aid as quickly as possible. Carmilla seeing the madness decides to return to the fold seeing Vaggie struggling with the Might of Lilith.
Niffty is continuing to put up a stubborn fight that is pushing Velvette to the edge, forcing the Doll to use her social media powers though Baxter manages to shut them down before exploding her phone. The Maid takes advantage by using a cable to shoot herself like a rocket to kick Vel out the window and crash into pieces on the ground, though she starts to rebuild herself. The Scientist is able to get the broadcast back, except the laptop is destroyed by a blast from the cannon rendering the point moot as he can’t receive the signal with their only hope being that Sir Pentious can rig something overwhelmingly powerful enough to force the signal down there. Sera who is watching urges the already desperate Snake harder, which they already are.
Velvette reforms herself shocked to see Valentino turned into a bag of meat, shoving a potion down his throat to gift the damage though not painlessly going by his groans then screams of agony. The sight of Vox firing the cannon wildly causes the Fashion Overlord to agree that their partner is losing his shit, before shushing the Pimp like a disobedient dog for being horny.
Vaggie is still trying to disarm the Might of Lilith to no effect, surprised but happy to see that Carmilla has decided to help explaining which panel and wires to lift/cut. With the weapon powered down Vox is forced to watch as he has become the most hated Sinner in Hell being shouted down as a liar and traitor. This only drives him further into desperation/madness to kill Alastor, with Charlie and Emily continuing to rescue any sinners they can. Getting a lock on his hated rival, the Media Overlord fires a shot though misses thanks to the Seraphim at the cost of one of her wings. This terrifies Sera who panicked over her sisters injury orders Abel to prepare the Exorcists, though is talked down by Sur Pentious asking them to trust him, to which she changes the order to evacuate Emily.
Charlie rushes to help Emily while Alastor is trying to get up next to them, Vox simply turns the cannon on the 3 taking pleasure that he can get all of them at once. Carmilla warns him that firing it again will overload the weapon taking them and half the pentagram with them, though he admits to not giving a fuck about Hell, Heaven or any of them cause as long as he can wipe the smile from the Radio Demons face the TV doesn’t care what happens. Velvette manages to quick Vox off the weapon before it fires followed by Valentino ripping his head off once his delusions get the better of him. The Moth then tries to carry the 3 away but discovers his wings are still damaged trapping them. The Princess starts planning to evacuate everyone but the Matriarch stated they wouldn’t get them clear in time though the Seraphim refuses to lay down and die. Emily limps to the Might of Lilith erecting a shield around it to try and contain the explosion, not having the power to cover more than a small area. Charlie soon joins her, followed by Husk, Niffty and Angela though it’s still not enough they are soon interrupted by the arrival of Lute and Abel.
The Exorcist isn’t interested in evacuating Emily but in evening the score. Ignoring Abel Lute charges at Vaggie, though just like before the Angel sends her former commander flying with a backhand. This gives the 3rd man the chance to find his courage, channelling his father puts the Lieutenant in her place ordering her to leave at once. Stunned and seeing him as Adam Lute sullenly obeys orders returning to Heaven, stewing further in their rage and humiliation newly topped off.
With the threat removed the Hazbins lament their inability to fully close the barrier. Though inspired by this display Carmilla and a returned Zestial add their own power, soon followed by the other Overlords. An enraged Rosie demands to know why Alastor isn’t joining in, being shocked and disgusted they would be willing to allow them to die simply as a bartering tool to get his staff fixed though agrees and is even impressed by how far the Deer is willing to go before the pair add their own power to the others. Velvette and Valentino join as well both to save their lives then and hopefully afterwards as well, while Vox screams impotently as he’s now only a severed head. The energy of those gathered is enough to cover and raise the Might of Lilith, containing its explosion saving countless Sinners lives.
While the other Overlords decide to never speak of it again, the Hazbins celebrate their victory. Zestial meanwhile reconciles with Carmilla glad to see she’s seen sense again. Lucifer now free crawls out of the hole and collapses with his daughter, granddaughter and Vaggie rushing to help him. In Heaven Sir Pentious sends the signal, not knowing that the crisis is over but still proving redemption is possible along with being able to speak with Cherri Bomb again whose dorkiness makes her laugh and remember why she cared for him. Baxter and Niffty hug while Sera arrives heartbroken to see her beloved sister injured due to her own cowardice and blindness embraces them, though upon seeing her former wife freezes as does the Matriarch as neither have seen each other for millennia though simply look away to focus on more pressing concerns. The Vees meanwhile try to slink back into their tower but are stopped by several new arrivals. Chastity stands beside the sins as they portal into the clearing, pissed and ready for a fight. Freezing the trio of Overlords wonder if this is how they die again, before reacting to chains shooting out to grab Vox’s head. Satan then states that due to various charges including the kidnapping and torture of the King, attempted murder of the Princesses, the mass genocide of Sinners in Pride, trying to illegally start a war with Heaven and countless other charges the Media Overlord will be imprisoned pending a trial. Valentino and Velvette are left wondering if they’ll be joining too, though Charlie states that for helping stop the weapon they’ll clear for now, the implication being the next time they won’t be so lucky. The Vee’s share a look, Vox openly pleading/begging for help before the Moth and Doll turn knowing theirs nothing they can do while the TV is thrown into a cell via a portal. Belphegor rushes to start treating Lucifer while the others follow with the Dragon fixing Carmilla with a look stating that if she thinks everything is good now then fucking think again, she betrayed the family and nearly got the king, Charlie and Angela killed the only reason she’s not in a cell is cause she helped. The Matriarch accepts that they’ll have to spend a long time making up for their actions. Angel Dust is reuniting with the Anarchist next to Husk when a look from Val sends the Spider into a spiral of guilt, fear and shame. Immediately walking away the pair ask him where he’s going. Angel Dust simply states he’s leaving everything. The duo try to stop him but the Spider reveals what the Vee’s had him do including ratting on the Hotel for who knows how long, put his friends and their own daughter in danger so none of them are safe around him. Despite Husks claims of being able to help Angel Dust states they can’t, the only choice for him is to leave where he can never be a threat to any of them again. Despite a final plea from the Cat and Cherri Bomb the Spider tells them to forget they ever knew him apologising one last time. The Bomber tries to comfort Husk by stating he’ll be back.
In the aftermath of the crisis several changes occur. The Hotel is once more full of Sinners who actually understand believe in Charlie’s message both because of Sir Pentious own being proven, but also thanks to her rescue of many during Vox’s breakdown and stopping the explosion aided by the exterminations now being ended. The Princess realising who deserves to be the manager has stepped down as head counselor, making the newly named Vaggi the Hotels manager. Alastor thus returns to take his old role and is in a much better mood, not knowing why though. The Vees now only 2 are still able to salvage their reputations by spinning the reputations, playing up their role in ending the crisis and distancing themselves from Vox. With Angel Dust gone the Hotel is trying to adapt to his continued absence, especially Angela, Cherri Bomb and Husk who is now caring for Fat Nuggets especially as they have no idea where he is. Heaven is actually supporting the Hotel with Emily regularly visiting along with carrying messages and gifts from the Bomber and Sir Pentious, her new wing replacing the old one. The residents of the Golden Kingdom are now calm once again with the damage being repaired, even being excited at the prospect of new arrivals. Lute for her actions has been stripped of rank and expelled from the Exorcists being forced to carry out community service, saved from execution thanks to Charlie being willing to drop it as a sign of good faith considering what Vox did. Angela and Chastity have decided to leave the Hotel to return to Lust to focus on not only their own careers but to start trying for a child. Carmilla despite her help is still being held at arms length by the Sins with even the Young Princess not letting her off the hook, despite Charlie and Vaggie forgiving her, even so her former titles and privileges have been restored to her.
Charlie is in her room preparing future plans when out of nowhere her phone rings, much to her shock it’s Lilith after 7 years finally calling back.
the thing about mothers in fiction is that a lot of fandoms seem to be under the impression that the worst thing a woman can possibly do is be a bad mother. like they can forgive deadbeat dads easily but the moment a woman is a bad or even mediocre mother she's the devil incarnate to them. and then you're like "i like her and i think she's interesting" and they immediately go "oh so you think it's okay to be a bad mother (which is the most evil thing a woman can be)". and don't even get me started on how they react to female characters who are bad stepmothers
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