A bright light blinded the eyes of the king. He laid underneath a pile of rubble. He placed a hand over his face to block out the light, to try and regain his sense of surroundings. He slowly blinked his eyes as he looked down at himself. His body was covered in brick and stone. His clothes ripped and torn, he couldn't even remember what had happened. He heard a voice call out to him in the distance. He tried his best to look for the source of the noise.
"LORD LUCIFER," He heard as his ears were still ringing.
"LORD LUCIFER HOLD ON," He heard again. But this time the ringing seemed to stop.
"HOLD ON MY LORD WE WILL GET YOU OUT OF THERE," The voice said. He could recognize the people around him were a part of his royal army. They removed all the rubble off of him and brought him to his feet.
"Are you alright lord Lucifer?" The guard asked.
"Wh-what happened?" Lucifer asked looking around at the destruction. The entire castle was in shambles.
"The entire city of hell is under attack, we have got to move now!" The guard said.
"WAIT where is my family?" Lucifer asked.
"We-we don't know sir, we have seen no signs of them," The guard said.
"I will not leave them, I have to go look for them," Lucifer said looking all around the castle.
"We have to go now, sir," The guard insisted.
"THIS IS NOT UP FOR DISCUSSION. YOU TWO GO TO THE MAIN GATES, I AM FINDING THEM," Lucifer demanded.
"Yes sir," They said in unison.
Lucifer took off as fast as he could. He called out for his wife and daughter. And when he received no response, he would call again. He then decided to take to the skies. Using his large pair of wings he flew up and hovered above the castle. He could not believe what he was seeing. Pentagram City as a whole was flattened. Buildings were in shambles, cars flipped in the streets, and fire was everywhere. He noticed all of the dead bodies that filled the streets. He thought at first it was an Extermination, but that just happened so that couldn't be it. That's when he saw it. Monsters filled the entire streets of hell. They were destroying every single thing in their path. Any living organism was killed. He watched as his army tried to fend them off, but get overrun. He heard the gut-wrenching screams of his guards as they were being mauled. They cried out for help but would receive none. He felt sick to his stomach at the sight of it all. These monsters came in large numbers and would fight to the end.
A loud noise could be heard from behind Lucifer as he turned around as fast as he could. He saw a huge green ball of plasma hit him directly and send him spiraling towards the ground. He hit the ground hard and felt like he broke every bone in his body. He saw himself be surrounded by these grotesque monsters. What he saw next horrified him. These monsters made a path for the Slayer as he walked through carrying the lifeless bodies of Lucifer's wife and daughter. Lucifer said nothing as the Slayer tossed them across the street right in front of him. He crawled over to them and held them in his arms. He was speechless at the site of his family.
"W-w-WHY VEGA? TELL ME WHY? YOU SAID HE WOULD NEVER DO THIS," Lucifer screamed out in pain.
"I-I-I-I-I a-a-a-m-m-m Sorry-y-y- Luc-ife-r, I a-m No- long-er -in-n-n-n Con-tr-o-l-l," VEGA spoke. His voice was really deep and he was studdering between each word. HIs voice was cutting in and out, until he was gone.
"Welcome to the new world," A voice spoke to him. The Slayer walked over to him and placed his foot on his chest. He loaded up his super shotgun and fired.
Lucifer practically flew out of his chair as he woke up abruptly. His breathing was very heavy as that dream, no, that nightmare felt so real to him. He placed his hands over his eyes. He really felt like he was about to start crying as he saw an image he never EVER wanted to see.
"God damnit. Even in my dreams, this guy is causing me problems," Lucifer thought to himself. "But what the fuck were those things? How did my mind even manage to come up with such a thing."
He did some more thinking until he came up with a possible conclusion.
"That wasn't like a foreshadow of things to come, was it? No no no that can't be. But can it? That the Slayer will assemble an army and kill us all?" Lucifer's mind was tied together like a pretzel. He couldn't think straight. He had to go take a walk.
"You seem to be planning some type of festivities," Alastor said as he watched Vaggie rearrange things.
"More Charlie than me. She just thought it would be nice to do something together as a group," Vaggie said.
"Quite a fascinating individual isn't she," Alastor said.
"You don't know the half of it," Vaggie said.
Charlie entered the room with a confused look on her face. Vaggie quickly noticed it as she was looking down at her phone.
"You okay Charlie?" Vaggie asked, dropping what she was doing.
"Oh yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?" Charlie said, putting her phone away.
"Well you look lost, or confused by something," Vaggie said.
"Well I tried to call Nifty, but Husk answered instead. While we were talking he seemed distracted by something and quickly hung up the phone," Charlie said.
"I think Husk using a phone is more confusing than him hanging up my dear," Alastor said.
"What is it with you guys never wanting to use a phone?" Vaggie asked.
"My dear Husker cares about two things, Magic, and gambling. Well and maybe drinking so count it as three things," Alastor said.
"I can't even disagree with that statement," Vaggie said shrugging her shoulders.
"I don't know, to me, it seems kind of odd," Charlie said looking at her phone on more time, to see if she received a new call or text.
"Oh Charlie, do not trouble yourself," Alastor said.
Charlie decided to let it go for now. While she was busy preparing she forgot about the Slayer. She hadn't actually invited him to join them, and she felt bad about the things they all learned. She opened the doors and saw the Slayer holding a weapon of his. He was using the scope on his heavy cannon for surveillance.
"Hey, I'm sorry that we made you bring those bad memories back," Charlie said to the Slayer. He took his eyes off the scope to look at her.
"Do not worry about it, Miss Charlie. If the Slayer didn't want me to share it, he would have made it clear," VEGA said.
"I know. I hope he knows how fascinated everyone is by him. And I hope you don't find them annoying because of all the questions that they ask you. They really want to know more about you," Charlie said.
"The Slayer fully understands," VEGA said.
"That is great to hear," Charlie said with a smile.
The Slayer lowered his weapon. He looked down at it and wiped off a stain.
"Is something happening inside the hotel?" VEGA asked.
"Yes, well we're planning something. How did you know that?" Charlie said.
"I could tell by the sounds of commotion and sounds of objects being moved," VEGA said.
"I should have expected that from an advanced A.I. like yourself," Charlie said with a chuckle.
"Thank you, Miss Charlie," VEGA said.
"Well if you want to come back inside, I can show you what we're planning," Charlie said.
The Slayer sent away his heavy cannon and reentered the hotel. VEGA could see how right he was in his assessment of the hotel.
"Ah, our murderous friend has returned," Alastor said.
"Do you really have to call him that?" Angel asked.
"No, but you continue to call me strawberry pimp, when you don't have to," Alastor said.
"Oh my goodness Angie, he fucking got your ass," Cherri said while dying laughing.
"WHO'S SIDE ARE YOU ON?" Angel yelled.
"My side, the badass one," Cherri replied.
"Well be on my side. You're making me look bad," Angel said with sad eyes.
"You make yourself look bad," Vaggie said.
"HEY can you all stop picking on me, I know you all are jealous because I'm fucking gorgeous with a flawless body, but don't take it out on me," Angel said.
"Right cause that is what it is," Vaggie said.
"Oh yeah? Hey big guy, if there jealous that I'm a stud, say nothing," Angel said, pointing at Doomguy. He of course got no response. "Take that bitches, Angel one you guys zero."
"That's just fucking cheating," Vaggie said.
"Speaking of that, don't you guys find it weird how he never makes ANY noises," Cherri said staring at the Slayer.
"How do you mean?" Angel asked.
"Well he don't like cough, or sneeze or yell or really do anything. That to me is just fucking weird," Cherri said.
"Hey he's just the very strong and silent type. That's the sexiest type there is," Angel said with a grin.
The doors flew open as the small demon ran as fast as she could towards everyone.
"ALASTOR, ALASTOR," Nifty yelled as she grabbed onto Alastor's red suit. Tears were flowing down her face as she yelled his name.
"Nifty, what in god's name is wrong?" Alastor said as he had never seen Nifty this way.
"THEY GOT HUSK!" Nifty cried out.
"Woah woah woah, what the hell do you mean?" Angel asked.
"When we were coming back, we were approached by a group of demons, then more came out of nowhere. Husk protected me so I could escape, but they practically killed him!" Nifty said while sobbing.
"Holy shit," Cherri said in disbelief.
"Who the fuck did that?" Vaggie asked.
"It was Vox and his men," Nifty said IMMEDIATELY catching the Slayer's attention.
"Oh fuck," Angel said realizing what that means.
"AL YOU HAVE TO COME WITH ME NOW, WE HAVE TO GO FIND HIM," Nifty pleaded.
Alastor said nothing at first. He was filled with anger and couldn't even get out the words. Until he finally spoke, "Show me,"
They all stood in disbelief but all quickly heard loud footsteps walk by them.
"The Slayer is coming with you," VEGA said as he was holding his combat shotgun.
They all knew why he wanted to come with them, and nobody tried to stop him from going. The three of them left the hotel in a hurry. The Slayer followed Nifty as she moved as fast as she could to the spot of the attack. It only took them around a minute to get to the spot. Alastor appeared out of the shadows as he joined the other two. Unfortunately, they were all gone. All that was left were patches of blood over the pavement.
"NO THERE GONE," Nifty cried,
The Slayer looked around for any potential danger before removing his shotgun. He now would try his best to find any traces left behind.
"Nifty, tell me everything that happened here," Alastor said.
As she was retelling the events of the attack the Slayer was kneeling over a spot of blood. He slid his finger across it and examined it.
"The blood is still fresh. That means the attack was fairly recent. If they did capture the demon known as Husk, they may not have gotten far," VEGA said inside of the Slayer's helmet.
Other demons started to notice the events taking place before them. But they kept their distance as the two strongest beings in all of hell were right in front of them.
''Miss Nifty, do you know the whereabouts of their last known location?" VEGA asked.
"I-I think they went down the street there and took a left," Nifty said trying to regain her composure.
The Slayer immediately took off, using his quickness he ran down the street and quickly scaled a nearby building.
"My, he's fast," Alastor said in amazement.
"Come on Al, we have to follow him," Nifty said tugging his shirt.
"Nifty as fast as you are, that man was moving as fast as a moving vehicle. We may have to look down a different street," Alastor said.
"Okay fine, but we need to go," Nifty said, making a break for it.
Alastor stood still for a moment before summing one of his shadows," Look all over Pentagram City, tell me what you find," The shadow nodded and was off. He followed after Nifty in the search for the feline.
The Happy Hotel
KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK
Three loud knocks came from the doors of the hotel.
"Oh shit are they back already?" Cherri asked.
"If they were, why would they knock on the door?" Angel asked.
"Good point," Cherri said.
"Don't tell me it's someone wanting to stay here," Angel said.
KNOCK-KNOCK-KNOCK
Three more knocks came from the door. This told them all that this may be some kind of guest.
"Damn, maybe it is," Angel said.
"I will go see who it is, although if it is a guest, this is not the greatest time for this to happen," Charlie said.
Charlie opened the door and said her typical greeting,
"Hello and welcome to the Happy-" She stopped herself at what she saw. Her eyes grew wide in fear.
"Hello Princess, it is nice to finally meet," Valentino said with a huge smile on his face
"Your...Your Valentino,"
"Indeed I am," Valentino said as he pushed his way through Charlie. "Ah Angel Cakes. It has been a little while, it's so nice to see you again."
"V-Val I..I thought you left?" Angel said as he was frozen in fear.
"I did, but just for a little bit. Now it's time for you to come back home to daddy," Valentino said, reaching to touch Angel.
"BACK OFF BITCH," Cherri said as she smacked his hand away,"You are NOT GOING TO TOUCH HIM,"
"Oh Angel, don't tell me you've gone straight on me. Hell who am I kidding you would never do that," Valentino said with a pause before beginning again. "As for you." Valentino pulled out a gun and shot Cherri right in her shoulder. She was sent to the ground in pain.
"NO," Angel said, kneeling over her.
"Maldito Bastardo, I will fucking kill you if you don't leave the hotel THIS INSTANCE," Vaggie said holding her spear in front of him.
"Aw is that spanish? That's real fucking cute," Valentino said. As he said this Vaggie noticed more demons entered the room, armed to the teeth. A frightened look came to Charlie and Vaggie's faces
"Heh heh, ya know, i like that fierce side to ya. Shit like that in a woman is kind of hot. You probably dominate whoever you fuck," Valentino said while pacing around the room. "Why don't you do me a favor and drop that little spear."
"Fuck off. I won't listen to your demands," Vaggie said tightening her grip.
"Oh really?" Valentino said before shooting another shot and hitting Cherri in the stomach. She yelled in pain once again as blood was pouring out and staining her entire shirt. Angel started to cry at the sight of his best friend.
"Drop. IT," Valentino said before cocking his gun and aiming it at Cherri," Or the next one goes through her forehead."
This time, Valentino didn't have his usual smile. Now he had a very stern look on his face. He was fucking around no more.
Vaggie compiled by dropping her spear and backing away from it.
"Good girl," Valentino said before walking over to Vaggie. He grabbed ahold of her face to study it. "You a fucking exterminator or something? You gotta be with that X for an eye. But hey I'd still fuck ya real good," Valentino said.
This caused Vaggie to pull him in for a headbutt. Valentino put a hand to his face as blood started to come out. All he did in response to that was wipe the blood with his fingers and lick it.
"Fierce one indeed, you should come work for me. You would have a lot more perks than working in this fucking dump," Valentino said.
"You fucking wish," Vaggie said.
"Wrong choice," Valentino said, hitting her with a hard backhand. Vaggie nearly fell over but was able to stay on her feet. Valentino realized that and hit her once again. "You will know your place you fucking whore."
"NO PLEASE STOP," Charlie cried out.
"Oh I haven't even gotten started on you," Valentino said looking at Charlie.
Charlie felt extreme pain in her head as it was hit with the barrel of a gun. She fell to her knees and could fell herself being touched by the other demons. They were tying up her legs and hands.
"Forgive me princess, this is a very unfortunate turn of events, but business is business," Valentino said.
"Why are you doing this?" Charlie cried out.
Valentino walked over to her. He started to run his hand through her long golden hair.
"Oh Princess. This is all to prove a point. To prove that this is what happens when you fuck wwith the wrong people. In the end, I always get what I want," Valentino said, removing his hand. He motioned his hand and the other demons took Charlie out of the hotel. Valentino, along with a few other demons approached Angel who had tears in his eyes as he held Cherri.
"You two Angel baby," Valentino said.
"Please help her Val. She'll die," Angel cried.
"I am sorry Angel. I am afraid I cannot do that. Sure the first bullet was my doing, but that was just a flesh wound. She would easily live. But the second one was because of that bitch over there,"
"That's just IT VAL. IT NEVER SEEMS TO BE YOUR FAULT. ALL THE ABUSE, THE RAPE THAT I HAVE TAKEN, IT WAS ALWAYS MY FAULT," Angel said as he lost control.
"If you really want her to live, then i would GET IN THE FUCKING LIMO. I'M giving you ten seconds before I unload every bullet into her. Then that would be your fault," Valentino said.
Angel had to comply, so he reluctantly followed Valentino into the limo. The demons were knocking over tables, destroying pictures, and tipping furniture. Val took one more look into the hotel before saying, "Boy Lucifer you should have raised your daughter better, this place is a fucking dump,"
Those were the last words said as the doors slammed shut.