#hellhound b.a.d. 4

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Another B.A.D. 4 story!

*The scene is set in the Dark Cacao Kingdom. Milk and Caramel Arrow were walking into the kitchen.*

Milk: Thank you so much for helping me with this recipe, Caramel Arrow! Purple Yam and Whipped Cream were too busy to help, I want to surprise Dark Choco, and it is a difficult dish to make by myself.

Caramel Arrow: Of course. The Second Watcher confirmed that the Citadel's walls were secured and it had been a while since I'd done an activity with a friend.

Milk: Speaking of friends, you need to make that trip to the Cookie Kingdom soon. You haven't seen your friends in a while.

???: Yeah. Pastry and Parfait have been asking for you for a while. The kids even miss you.

*Both Milk and Caramel Arrow jumped and stood ready to fight...only to be met with B.A.D. 4 sitting at a table and eating some snacks. Caramel Arrow blinked before hitting the table.*

Caramel Arrow: How did you four get in?! The Watchers would have caught you!!

ZZ Skull: *munching on a cake slice* Did you forget that HellHound was able to sneak in the first time?

Mushy P.: He was able to find the hole again!

Caramel Arrow: I thought we fixed that hole up.

T.N.T.: *eats a Star Jelly* Cake Hounds here are quite the gossip.

Milk: Are they really?

HellHound: Yeah. You'll be surprised how much they can talk.

Caramel Arrow: Guys! Back to the point! Why are you four here?

HellHound: We're taking a break from our tour and we wanted to see the status of Dark Choco's suitor competition. So how's it going?

Milk: It's still going but it's wonderful. We were actually gonna make a dish for every-

Caramel Arrow: Couldn't this have been over text?

ZZ Skull: No. We want to talk with him face to face. We haven't seen him in a while.

Mushy P.: And we need to give him some shroomies!

T.N.T.: Also, no one is gonna believe that B.A.D. 4 is gonna be in the Citadel.

HellHound: Plus, the Cake Hounds here want to know. Again, they're gossips.

Caramel Arrow: ...Are you going to at least help with this dish?

ZZ Skull: Yeah. We have nothing better to do if Dark Choco is busy right now.

Milk: Perfect! Wash your hands and grab what we need for this recipe.

Caramel Arrow: I should report you to His Majesty.

HellHound: *mockingly places his hand on his chest* And deprive Prince Dark Choco of his friends? How could you?

Caramel Arrow: ...You're lucky you're friends with Dark Choco and Pastry.

Milk: Now, now. No more fighting. I do have a question, however.

T.N.T.: What is it?

Milk: Why are you guys in B.A.D. 4 mode?

ZZ Skull: As soon as we were close to the Citadel, we rushed in. So we didn't have time to change. Now what's the dish?

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HellHound: Talk about what?

Shadow Milk: Just a little deal I want to work with you. That's all.

What's this? More lore? Don't worry about it. We'll revisit this later.

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Another B.A.D. 4 short story!

*The scene is set in the B.A.D. 4's tour van at night. HellHound was sitting at the table with notebooks and paper right in front of him, his head in his cake hand. On the other side of the van were T.N.T. and Mushy P. staring at him in slight fear. Ten seconds later, the door slammed open to reveal ZZ Skull and Manager Scarlet with drinks and snacks.*

ZZ Skull: We're back! And we have treats!

Manager Scarlet: How's everything going? *looks over at HellHound.* How is the song writing? Got over your writer's block?

*HellHound slowly turned his head toward her, a death glare sent her way. The other members could feel their stomach drops while Manager Scarlet just rolled her eyes.*

Manager Scarlet: That bad huh? *sets his drink and snack right next to him.*

HellHound: I can't think of anything! Nothing!! And there's nothing that can help!

ZZ Skull: Maybe you should take a break?

Mushy P.: Yeah. You've been working all day.

T.N.T.: How about you eat your snack *reaches over to him* and step away from your song writing-

HellHound: Touch me and that arm's gonna be crumbled.

T.N.T.: *pulls his hand away* Right.

Manager Scarlet: ...Do you need some space to talk with your soon-to-be wife?

HellHound: It's late and she's probably already asleep. I don't want to wake her up. Besides, she has to get up early tomorrow for wedding plans.

Manager Scarlet: Her getting up early? *scoffs* That would be a miracle.

HellHound: Anyway! I don't think I can walk away from this. Not until I at least get a bridge done.

ZZ Skull: If that's the case...*pushes the drink and snack closer to him* Take a quick break before you break your brain. Pastry would crumble us if you expire over songwriting. We'll be on the other side of the van.

*The others walked over to the other side of the van and pulled some curtains to separate the area. HellHound sighed and took a sip of his drink.*

HellHound: (Not what I usually get...but it's the thought that counts.) *takes another sip* (Now, what to write for this song. What can work for this song? We already have some general party songs and we need some variety. What else can we do?) *takes a bite out of his star jelly. Ponders a bit.* (Hmm. Maybe...a song about that Beast could work. Would also get some rage out of me.)

*For the rest of the night, HellHound worked on the newest song.*

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Just want to make some pictures that would be found in the B.A.D.4's album book (at least one of many books). Here, HellHound and T.N.T. are trying to keep Currant Cream from designing four (maybe five) brand-new wardrobes. And HellHound is trying to keep his kids from giving her ideas.

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Currant Cream: How did the second prince of the Vanilla Kingdom get here so fast?

Red Velvet: We love Currant Cream...but she's not always the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Does Currant Cream find out the real identities of B.A.D.4? Of course at some point.

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I want to write this down because I literally had a conversation about this with my best friend and I just want to put it out there.

So AU headcanon time!

So during any B.A.D.4 tour or pop ups, Pastry will sometimes tag along as a bodyguard (she'll even have a uniform for it). Even tho she knows they can handle themselves, it's just to put her mind at ease. But that's not the thing I want to talk about.

After those events, HellHound and Pastry will go back to the hotel or the trailer and cuddle. Nothing more! This is so HellHound can have a chance to recharge with his partner and Pastry can have a moment to breathe. Sometimes they'll talk about life, past, present, and future. Sometimes they'll lay there in silence just to bask in each other's presence. It's their wholesome moment.

That's it. Thank you for coming to my TED talk.

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Context: Pastry had to go on a mission, Capsaicin is in school, and the babysitter was unavailable. So, Red Velvet, as HellHound, took Pond Dino out to do some errands. There many be some gossip about HellHound being a dad...but the clothes for Pond Dino were worth it!

(Also, I had to remake this comic because of sizing issues, misnaming Currant Cream, and thought that an extra panel would be nice. Also, didn't realize that this would fall on Friday the 13th. Amazing!)

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HellHound's Secret Part 1

Let's go! (Once again, thanks to @cherryartemis0 for the reactions.)

*Fast forward to tonight's concert. B.A.D. 4 had just finished their set and were being guided back to their green room by Manager Scarlet. Once inside, she goes over the schedule.*

Manager Scarlet: Alright. We have thirty minutes until the final set with the other artists. Whatever you need to do, finish it now. *ZZ Skull opens his mouth.* That doesn't mean you can see your partners right now. *ZZ Skull closes his mouth* Good. Any questions?

T.N.T.: Is Currant Cream around? I need my sleeve fixed.

Manager Scarlet: I believe she is in the main backstage area.

T.N.T.: Great! Does anyone want to come?

Mushy P.: *raises their hand* Can we get some food?

Manager Scarlet: Yes. But only on the ones on the snack table.

Mushy P.: Yay! *tugs on ZZ Skull's sleeve* Let's go!

ZZ Skull: Alright. We're going on a trip. *looks at HellHound* You coming?

HellHound: You guys go ahead. I want to freshen up a bit before the finale. But if you can save me some snacks, that would be great.

ZZ Skull: Fine. See you in a bit!

*The four left the green room. HellHound walked over to his duffel bag to grab some spare clothes when he noticed his phone ringing. Caller ID showed Pastry. HellHound quickly. answered.*

HellHound: Hey Pastry. Did you-

Pastry: Red! I...I don't know where he went! H-he said he would only be g-gone only a minute! But he didn't come back!

HellHound: Hold on! Hold on! What's going on? What happened?

Pastry: C-Capsaicin said he was going to g-grab something to eat but that was five minutes ago! I tried to c-call him but he didn't pick up! I don't know what to do!

HellHound: It's okay! It's okay! *quickly puts on a hoodie* I'm sure he's fine. Just stay near Clover and I'll go find him. Everything will be fine.

*HellHound hung up and ran out of the green room. He weaved around all the Cookies, Gnomes, and others all the way to the exit, ignoring all the stares. Once he was out backstage, he pulled his hood up and quickened his pace. He dashed between vendor tents, hoping that he would find his son.*

HellHound: (Where is he?!) *As he kept looking, he started hearing some fighting. Then he noticed a few flames in the air.* Capsaicin!

*HellHound ran in the direction of the flames. When he reached his destination, he saw his son fighting a couple Cookies with white masks.*

White Mask 1: Give up you meddler! You aren't our target.

White Mask 2: Go back while you still can. We will spare you.

Capsaicin: And let you cause chaos here? No way! I won't let you two go anywhere! *flames engulfed his fists* I won't let you get to my parents and sibling!

White Mask 1: Then it's your funeral.

*Without thinking, HellHound charged forward and grabbed the closest thing, a spare pole.*

HellHound: Capsaicin! Fire Sweep!

*Capsaicin, without turning around to see the voice, uppercuts both White Masks into the air. Then he quickly kneels to allow HellHound to use him as a small boost. Once in the air, HellHound swung the pole. This caused the two White Masks to be sent flying... straight into Tea Knight and two Kingdom Guards. This caused a small commotion but was quickly settled. Back to HellHound and Capsaicin...*

Capsaicin: My dad and I came up with that name. He never told anybody that name, not even Mom. So...how do you know that, HellHound?

HellHound: Oh boy...I was expecting this conversation to be a bit later.

Capsaicin: What do you mean?

HellHound: *sighs* Follow me to the green room. I'll explain everything. And please text your mom. She needs to know you're fine.

*A few minutes later, the duo were in the green room, waiting for Pastry. HellHound nervously rubbed his arm while Capsaicin rocked on his feet.*

HellHound: (Crap. I haven't felt this nervous in so long. How do I explain this?)

Capsaicin: So...how do you know about that attack name?

HellHound: (Pastry, where are you? Crap. Just gotta say it.) Okay. To answer your question...It's me. Red Velvet.

Capsaicin:...what?

HellHound: Here. *messes his hair up and takes off his eyepatch.*

Red Velvet: Does this help?

Capsaicin: You're...HellHound...and Dad.

Red Velvet: Yes...

Capsaicin: You're HellHound, who's also my dad.

Red Velvet: Yeah-*gets pulled into a hug* Woah!

Capsaicin: You're my idol and dad! Oh my Witches!! This is the best day ever!

Red Velvet: Good to know. (I'm not going to hear the end of it from Pastry.)