Summary - Charlie, Vaggie and Emily are touring around Heaven. Charlie feels dejected, comparing the happy demeanors of the winners to the negative attitudes of her sinners. Emily, however, carries out her duty to spread joy throughout the realm.
Word Count - 970
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Charlie and Vaggie were in Heaven, on a tour of the realm provided by Emily, the seraphim. Charlie’s eyes were full of wonder as she took in the surroundings, while Vaggie wished that she could be anywhere else.
As the three made their way around, Charlie couldn’t help but notice a recurring theme amongst the winners who inhabited the realm. They all looked happy.
Charlie felt a pang of sadness. She had always wanted to see a place where everyone was joyful and content, but she wished that she could make her people feel the same way. What if her plan for redemption didn’t work? They would be stuck in a realm full of violence and despair, awaiting the day they meet their second, and final demise at the end of an angelic spear.
Charlie stopped in her tracks. Vaggie and Emily noticed and followed suit.
“Charlie? Is everything okay?” Vaggie questioned, sensing that something was up with her girlfriend.
Charlie didn’t respond, instead turning to Emily, who watched her with concern.
“How is it that everyone is so happy here? I get that it’s Heaven and all, but don’t people ever have bad days?” Charlie paused, looking down at the ground. “Aren’t there ever people who refuse to give love and trust a chance, despite your best efforts? Or, do all of those people end up in Hell, and I’m just fighting a losing battle?”
Vaggie wanted to comfort Charlie, to tell her what it’s really like to live in Heaven, but she knew that she couldn’t. Emily, feeling for Charlie’s situation, approached the demon and put a hand on her shoulder.
“Well, it isn’t always easy to keep everyone happy. Especially when you're feeling down yourself.” Emily started, giving Charlie a soft smile. “But what’s important is that you try your hardest. Everyone is different, and wants different things. You just have to remember that you should value your own emotions equally to the emotions of others. Otherwise, you won’t be able to help anyone.”
Charlie looked up at the angel, returning her smile.
“Thanks, Emily. You must be very good at your job.”
Emily giggled in response. Removing her hand from Charlie’s shoulder, her eyes gained a mischievous glint.
“You know, I do have one trick that I use when a soul is feeling particularly down.”
Charlie’s smile faded.
“What’s that?” She questioned.
Emily shot her hands down to Charlie’s stomach, where she began rapidly skittering her fingers against the surface.
“Tickles!” Emily exclaimed, beaming.
Charlie burst out laughing. Curling in on herself, she grabbed onto Emily’s arms.
“AHAHAHA! NOHOHOHO! EHEHEHEMILY!”
“Tck-a tck-a tck! Tck-a tck-a tck! Is this a bad spot, or are you really just this ticklish?” Emily teased, curious about the demon’s endearing reactions.
“BOHOHOTH! EHEHEHE!” Charlie laughed out honestly, prompting Emily to giggle alongside her.
There might as well have been two holes burning in the back of Emily’s head, as Vaggie was staring intensely at the seraphim, daggers in her eyes. First the hand-holding and now this? Vaggie was seething with rage at how Emily was getting up close and personal with her partner.
Vaggie’s thoughts were cut short as she snapped back to reality, hearing someone call out her name.
“VahAHAggie! HehEHElp! AhAHaha!”
Emily was now gently holding Charlie’s wrists in one hand, scratching at her navel with the other.
“This is one of my favourite tickle spots! It’s so cute!” Emily said brightly.
Oh no she doesn’t, Vaggie thought to herself.
Approaching Emily from behind, Vaggie reached up and wrapped her arms securely around the angel’s waist, lifting her into the air and away from Charlie. Vaggie then dug her thumbs into the seraphim’s hips, vibrating them roughly.
Emily shrieked, the sound dissolving into bubbly, uncontrollable laughter.
“NAHAHAHA! OHOHOH MYHYHY!” She squirmed around, grasping Vaggie’s wrists.
“Can’t take what you dish out, can you?” Vaggie grinned, continuing her attack.
Charlie steadied her footing, regaining her breath.
“Vahaggie, don’t be too rohough.” She cautioned, smiling.
“You got it, babe.” With a smirk, Vaggie moved her hands to Emily’s wings, where she began lightly tracing the surface with her nails.
“AhaHA! NohOho! Nohohot thehERE! Tohoo tihiHIcky!” Emily pleaded, gently kicking her legs and beginning to flap her wings.
“Come on. If it was that bad, you’d be putting up more of a fight. Even Charlie hides the fact that she enjoys it better than you.”
“Vaggie!” Charlie shouted out, flushing. Vaggie chuckled.
Deciding that it was her girlfriend’s turn to be on the receiving end, Charlie snuck up behind Vaggie and slipped her hands under her arms, wiggling her fingers into the hollows.
Vaggie yelped and let go of Emily, bringing her arms down against her sides to protect herself.
“Chahaharlie! Thihis ihihis behetrahahayal!” Vaggie laughed as Charlie continued her attack.
Catching her breath and finding her balance, Emily watched the couple’s affectionate antics.
“Come on, Vaggie, show me that smile~” Charlie cooed, moving her hands down to claw at Vaggie’s ribs.
“NAHAHAHA! CHAHARLIE QUIHIHIT IHIHIT!”
Charlie continued for a few more moments, before bringing her hands to a stop. Vaggie, slightly dazed, took the time to catch her breath.
“Are we ready to continue?” Emily asked, the three girls feeling both drained and refreshed from their playful fight.
“Yes!” Charlie chimed.
“Sure.” Vaggie said flatly.
As the three continued their tour around Heaven, they each thought about what they had taken away from their shared interaction. Emily was happy to have two new people to show around her realm and play with, Vaggie had gained a new tactic to use when Emily got too touchy with her partner, and Charlie had an idea for a new bonding exercise at the hotel. In the end, the girls all felt closer to one another, with their day having been brightened, even if just a little.
