Coming to turns with Alastor's murderous and cannibalistic tendencies, as well as asking to try the new diet, Elli goes to work on her first day at Rosie's Emporium! And in the process, she makes a new friend!


Chapter 5: First Day, First Friend

Reuniting and getting to know Alastor's more sinful nature was a truly an eventful day. But like any day, it all had come to an end. She had made sure to show Alastor her room and in turn he did the same. That way they knew where to find each other. Of course when she went to bed, mere hours later she heard a knock and found her son standing at his door. In his nightclothes and looking almost ashamed on disturbing her so late in the night. She couldn't help but give a small smile, allowing him into her room. He ended up staying the night with her. Not that she was complaining. But she was pleased herself, comforted to having Alastor sleeping in her arms like he did all those years ago when he was child. It may have been a one time thing, but it was therapeutic for both of them since they had been apart for so long.

Breakfast was quite pleasant with eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage and other varieties of breakfast foods. She had once again, spent breakfast with Alastor. Him going on his views on the hotel, which was purely for entertainment and he just wanted to watch everyone fail, telling him about how he met Nifty and Husk, the other Overlords and who she should avoid (namely the Overlord Vox, who is his enemy) and the ones that she's okay with. Rosie happen to be one of them and was quite the dear friend of his. Ah, that explained why Rosie brought her here. She had to make Rosie a pie or something to thank her for reuniting her with Alastor. After eating her fill, she grabbed her plate and placed a kiss on top of Alastor's head, right between his left ear and antler.

"Ah betta' get ta work. Miss Rosie told me ta be dere bright 'nd early 'nd I ain't gonna look like a fool on mah first day."

Alastor looked up at her in surprise.

"You're working for Rosie?"

"Ah am. Ah asked her fer a job 'fore she brought me here. Can't git a home if I ain't got money. 'Nd ya can't make money if ya don't have a job."

He gave a slow nod, a bit of static sound emitting from him. She went over and put her dirty dishes in the sink, then went back over to him. She gently cupped his face and tilted his head up slightly, placing a kiss on his forehead.

"Ah'll be okay bebe. Give's me somet'ing ta do. 'Nd I look forward ta bein' workin' fer her."

"If you're sure Mother. But if Rosie gives you any trouble you let me know."

"Ah will."

She gave him a hug then walked out to start her first day of work. She was able to arrive at the Emporium on time. She went in to see Rosie waiting on her. She put a smile on her face.

"'Ello Rosie! Ah'm ready fer mah first day!"

"Good morning Elli. Have you ever worked in a fabric shop before?"

"No. But like Ah told ya, Ah was a dressmaka' when Ah was alive. So Ah know mah fabrics."

Rosie nodded. She started leading Elli through the store, explaining which fabrics were where, the prices, how to cut them, how to work the cash register, which demons had tabs and such. The day started out slow. But as it went further on in the day. Business started to pick up. She managed to talk up the customers, getting to know them, what Hell was like and managed to give them ideas about new projects to keep them coming back. She was just finishing with a customer when a woman with maroon red hair in a large bun walked in. She was wearing a black dress with a white neck cuff, with red on the bottom (Ellie wasn't sure if that was blood or not but she didn't want to know), had white skin with black eye shadow, black lipstick on, and she was carrying an axe with her. Once the other customer was checked out, Elli flashed a smile at the new-comer.

"'Ello! Welcome ta Rosie's Emporium! If ya need anyt'ing, jus' come 'nd ask!"

The woman looked at her then grunted, walking into one of the aisles to start her shopping. Elli smiled. She took the time to straightened the counter. She heard a throat clear in front of her to see the same women that entered. Elli flashed a smile at her.

"'Ello! Can Ah help ya wit' somet'ing?"

"Yes... I was wondering if you could cut me some fabric."

"Oh sho' thing!" Elli stepped out from behind the counter. "Jus' tell me which fabric!"

The woman lead her over to the aisle and over to the fabric that she wanted. It was a blood red. Elli grabbed it and lead it over to the fabric cut counter. She started unrolling the fabric.

"How much da ya need sugah?"

The woman told her how much fabric she needed and Elli cut out the desired length. In doing so, she started offering different styles, fabrics and accessories that could help with the way the woman wanted to make the dress. The woman seemed interested in what she was suggesting and went along with what she said.

"Ah'm sorry!" Elli laughed. "Here Ah am talkin' yo' ear off 'nd Ah ain't ask yo' name!"

"My name's Lizzie. Lizzie Borden."

"Well nice ta meet ya Lizzie! Like Ah told ya earlier, mah name is Elli. Elli LaBlanc."

"I've never seen you here before. Did you recently just die?"

Elli laughed as she started packing Lizzie's items.

"Oh no! Ah've been dead since 1925! Ah jus' been kicked outta heaven. Dis here's mah second day down here."

Lizzie looked at her in surprise.

"YOU left Heaven? Why?"

"Mah son is down here. Ah wanted ta be wit' him."

The other woman shook her head in amazement. She couldn't believe that someone from Heaven actual forsaken it just come down to Hell. And for her kid. Not that's a real mother! She had to give this woman some major credit. Not everyone would be willing to leave Heaven. As she was pulling out her wallet, she couldn't help but wonder who this mystery child of this woman's was.

"Did you find your boy?"

"Sho' did!" Elli grinned.

"Do you mind if I ask what his name is?"

"My lil' boy's name is Alastor! He told me ya folks call 'im de Radio Demon."

Lizzie could feel her jaw drop. No way. Now way in the Nine Circles of Hell! She couldn't believe it. She was talking to the Radio Demon's mother! She stared at Elli. This sweet woman had raised one of the biggest Overlords in Hell! She just couldn't believe it. Elli didn't seem to notice her staring, then handed her her bags. She looked like she wanted to say something but she looked like she was debating on asking her. Lizzie quickly frown. Getting irritated at Elli's hesitation.

"You want to say something to me, then say it!" She snapped.

"Sorry hon. Ah...well... Ah know dis is sudden, but Ah was thinkin' 'bout if ya wanted ta join our sewin' club. My boy 'nd Miss Rosie invited me in 'nd dere's somet'ng 'bout ya dat Ah like. Ya don' hafta if ya don' want ta. Ms. Rosie's got a garden on her roof dat she holds it. It's tamorrow. Ah'm knew down here as ya know 'nd Ah was hopin' we could be friends. ...if ya don' mind dat is."

Lizzie couldn't believe her ears. This woman wanted to be friends with her? While she had...some people that she hung around with, mostly other axe-murdering enthusists like herself, she never considered them friends. Yet here this sweet woman was, freshly kicked out of heaven, looking for some social interaction than her son and her Overlord boss. She weighed her options. The woman herself was no threat. But her son was. But... she could use a friend. And Elli didn't seem like the type that would use or backstab her. Oh... what the hell?

"Sure thing. What time is the sewing club?"

Elli's face brightened at her accepted invite.

"An hour afta' de store closes! We'll see ya there! It was nice meetin' ya Ms. Borden!"

"Call me Lizzie."

The doe-demon's smile widen.

"Sho' t'ing Lizzie! See ya tamorrow!"

Lizzie walked out, casting a quick wave goodbye to her. This was not how she was expecting her day to go but hey. She made her first actual friend down here. And it was the Radio Demon's mom. Oh she knew that her life had just gotten a lot more interesting. She couldn't wait for tomorrow.


Elli made her first friend! And it's Lizzie Borden! If anyone is wondering for a clearer visual on who Lizzie is, you know that red-haired woman that swung her axe at Charlie in her song during the lyrics "Inside of every creepy hatchet-wielding maniac"? Yea. I like to think that was Lizzie. She was requested to be in the story by Mister Enigma. Along with a few other historical figures. So thanks for reading and please review!