Back in hell, the broadcast had reached everyone. They had seen everything from the beginning, to where Charlie and Vincent kissed, at which point, the broadcast came to a close….

Demons across hell were now in awe, all the members of the hotel had ascended. Charlie's passion project had been a total success, much to the shock of everyone in the pit...Certain demons began clapping, applauding the efforts Charlie made despite formerly disagreeing with them.

Velvet still stared in awe, gazing at the TV with a gaping mouth. She couldn't believe it. Vox...no Vincent, had made it to heaven.

He fucking did it.

Vincent managed to do what was thought to be impossible, and alongside Alastor, were the first overlords to ascend(Seviathan was the son of an overlord but wasn't one himself). Vox gave up his overlord title, his riches and demonic form in exchange for paradise.

And he looked so happy….

Velvet clenched her fist, the doll-demoness's eyes filled with betrayal and hurt. The Vox she knew would've never done this, would've scoffed at the idea of redemption...probably would've laughed inside her at the notion of change with Val…

Velvet lowered her head. Everyone she knew was gone. Val and Vox were the only ones she considered friends.

And look how that turned was killed by Vox of all people, tearing up any friendship they ever had. Vox sided with that hotel and now it got him into the big leagues...Things had changed so much and Velvet was left behind in the dust amidst all the chaos.

"So that's it."

Vark blinked, having watched the broadcast with a crestfallen expression.

"He left us Varky...Didn't even bother directly saying goodbye to us. He's probably forgotten about us now. And look at him." She grabbed the remote replaying the moment with Vincent and Charlie, dryly laughing to herself,"And why wouldn't he be happy? He's the stupid little princess as his lover now! And that ain't all, he got all his brand her friends up there, all while he leaves us behind…"

Vark lowered his head.

"And that ain't even the best part! Now, Vox is IN AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT REALM, meaning we ain't ever gonna see him ever again! All because that STUPID princess and her STUPID hotel! It tore our perfect little family apart! It's all her fault that we're stuck down here with no one!"

Velvet growled before tossing a knife at Charlie's picture."Its all her fucking fault! She ruined EVERYTHING! And now, we'll never see Vox again! She ruined our damn family and she's already got her happy ending! Meanwhile we're stuck down here to rot!"

Vark looked back at the TV and whined, pointing at Charlie.

"Yeah Vark, I'm aware. She's the reason we're stuck here in this situation, no need to rub it in."

Vark suddenly grabbed the remote and played back a picture of the Happy Hotel and pointed.

"Its just that stupid hotel. What about it?"

Vark began making noises, and while Velvet didn't speak shark, she figured out what Vark was trying to say by his mannerisms.

"No. We ain't going to that stupid hotel, are you crazy? Why would they ever want me there? Sounds like a waste of time."

Vark began whining again.

"Varky, come on. I get it, ya miss Vox, but Hell is our home ain't it?"

Vark shook his head. Hell didn't feel the same without Vox, and now that he was up in heaven, Vark wanted to follow soon after.

"Really? But you're born here…. Lemme guess, you don't feel like being here if Vox ain't here?"

Vark nodded.

Velvet scowled. She really didn't want to go to that hotel, but it was pretty much her only option. The only way to go up was through Charlie's doors and as much as she didn't want to be around Charlie, it didn't appear she had much of a choice. Vark was whining and at this point, she didn't have much left to lose. She didn't have any friends and being an overlord hardly felt the same when there was no one to flex your power with.

Sighing she said,"You know what? Fine. We're going to that damn hotel. I don't give a damn about redeeming myself, I ain't staying here in Hell while everyone else gets their happy ending. And they better let me in when the time comes, cause if the Radio Cannibal can slip in, so can I!"

Vark cheered. Velvet finally caved! They'd eventually see Vox if Velvet kept up on her redemption!

Velvet packed her bags and soon left the Studio. They weren't going back, so she took everything she would need. She knew if Val saw her he'd be mad...but at least he wasn't around to see it…

As Velvet was one her way towards the hotel, she ran into someone on the way there,"ACK! Watch it!"

"You watch yourself, missy! I was walking here! Take your own advice!"

Velvet growled,"Who the hell do you think you are?"

She then noticed a taller woman wearing grey skin and white hair and a greyish-green undertone. She had a hot-pink jacket with neon fur trims and buttons along with a black skirt and high heels.

'Who do you think I am? I'm Helsa Von Eldritch!"

"And I'm Velvet! I'm a damn overlord, so you better treat me with some respect!"

Helsa narrowed her eyes,"Really? And why would I do that? You seriously expect me to respect some airheaded clown who can't function properly without her friends babysitting her? If it weren't for Vox and Valentino you would've killed yourself trying to rule."

"Shut up! I can handle myself just fine!"

"Which is why you spend your life locked away in a Studio mourning a man literally no one likes. You barely go outside and you're telling me you're fine? I've seen losers function better than you."

"Those losers aren't sickly rich like I am!"

"At least they're richer in brains. You're literally the only person who cried when Valentino died, that man was pure utter filth. The fact his ex killed him and expressed no regret proves how much scum he was."

Velvet scowled but didn't have a rebuttal. She knew Val was a horrible person but unlike Vox, she never had the courage to call him out on this, as even she feared his wrath. She'd be lying if she said anything otherwise.

"See? Even if you're aware of it. That man was pure filth in the shape of a demon. Hell, Valentino was much worse than that…."

"I won't deny that, but why the hell do you care so much? Why are you even here?"

"Why am I here? Didn't you see my brother on the big screen? I'm going after him."

Velvet narrowed her eyes,"I thought you guys weren't close…"

"We aren't. Sevi ran away because he didn't like my parent's decision on who he should marry so we disowned him. We thought he'd come crawling back, but when he didn't, we figured he found somewhere to crash and would come back later. Needless to say, we were floored when we found out he managed to ascend into heaven of all places. I don't know what the hell heaven's standards are, but either Seviathan bribed his way there or some bs change of heart occurred, because if he got up there something must've gone on while I was away…"

"So you're basically here to join him?"

"Obviously. What's it to you?"

"Cause I'm going to the 'Happy Hotel' too…"

"Wait, you? What for? You don't seem so eager to 'redeem' yourself...Not like I am, but I'm not staying here while Seviathan lives the dream and I'm not."

"Cause Vox is up there."

"And what makes you think Vox even wants to be your friend after all the shit that went down? You literally flamed him on Vox-stagram after Valentino died and he didn't even mention you once, what makes you think he didn't forget you existed?"

"I don't know, maybe he did forget, but I know the only way to be sure is to get through the big gates. And I don't care what you say, I'm going to get through heaven."

Helsa's eyes narrowed,"You sure they'll let you in? I don't remember Heaven being a fan of psycho clowns."

"If they let the Radio Cannibal in, I can make it too!"

"Fair point…I don't know what they were thinking letting Alastor in. That man was a completely unrepentant monster who literally shook hell on its head. The fact they even considered letting him in must mean Heaven is easy to slip in. Sure explains how my brother got in. If Alastor wasn't there, I'd think Seviathan bribed them."

"I don't think you can bribe people in heaven…"

"Who knows? All I know is that I'm planning on getting up in the clouds. I refuse to rot in this place while Sevi has the time of his life up there. I'm going after him, whether he wants me to or not."

"And I'm going after Vox, not only for my sake, but for Varky."

Helsa narrowed her eyes,"Wait you got a pet shark? Is that thing tamed?"

"He ain't mine and yeah, he's tamed! Mostly...He's Vox's but ever since Vox left I've been taking care of him. Now that Vox is up there, we figured the only way we're seeing him is if I redeem myself and score myself a spot in the clouds."

"Sounds like my plan..Say, why don't we walk to the hotel together? I think the place is just up ahead. Charlie and I aren't friends, but I'm certain that if she let Sevi in that I'll be able to waltz in just fine."

"Gladly! Come n Varky! Lets go!"

Vark cheered and followed after the women.

Neither girls cared for redemption for the sake of it, but seeing as they were getting left behind, they figured why not. Wasn't like they were going to get to heaven any other kin