(Many Years Ago)
"But mom, I still do not understand why I have to stay inside my room all day," Charlotte complained.
"Charlotte, I know you want to know the reason, but I'm afraid I just cannot tell you. Not until you are older," Lilith said as she placed her young daughter in her bed.
"But how old do I have to be? Everyday but today I am able to go where I want in our home. I want to see what is really outside this castle," Charlotte said trying to pled her case.
"I know you do. You are a very adventurous child. But the time will come when you are able to learn more. But please, for me, just follow what me and your father says. Do not leave your room and do not go near any doors or windows," Lilith said.
"Okay mom," Charlotte said. As usual Lilith would leave her child in peace.
As Lilith walked through the castle, she saw her husband in the his study, looking out the window. Like every year, he sat and watched the people of hell being slaughtered one by one.
"Charlotte's curiosity continues to grow. She may pry me to the grave until I tell her why she has to stay hidden," Lilith said coming to his side.
"Yes. I know. That talk with her is coming in the near future," Lucifer said still looking out into the chaos.
"Really? Do you think she will be able to handle it?" Lilith asked as she had some doubts about finally telling her.
"Who knows. But this is what hell is. Our kingdom, this is what she is apart of. It's better for her to know now rather than later," Lucifer said.
More time passed and more questions grew in her head, but she never got the answers to them, until today. The time for the Extermination came once again, and once again Charlotte sat alone in her room, with all the windows covered and locked. She was sitting beside her bed and running her fingers through the hair of one of her dolls. She knew on this specific day, she had to find any sort of way to pass the time. All of a sudden she heard the sounds of the door being opened.
"Are you doing alright Charlotte?" Lucifer asked as he shut the door behind him.
"I guess. Am I able to come out yet?" Charlotte asked.
"You are. But that is because I have something to show you," Lucifer said reaching his hand out to her. She held his hand as she was brought to her feet. Lucifer led her to the door, and opened it for her. Charlotte was a little confused on why she was allowed to come out of her room. It was much faster than the times before. Lucifer led her to one of the main windows in the kingdom.
"Now Charlotte, I am about to show you something that you have never seen before. What you are about to see is the reason why me and your mother have forced you to stay in your room. But it is time for you to learn. It is time for you to be strong," Lucifer said. With a swift motion of his hands the curtains flew open, and the light poured in. Charlotte was horrified at what she was seeing. She watched as these freakish beings killed every demon in sight. The bloodshed and screams filled her entire mind. Like a bad car crash, she couldn't look away. She rushed over and grabbed ahold of her father's leg as she looked upon the carnage.
"This Charlotte, is the yearly cleanse. These beings come down from the heavens to kill all demons in sight. No one shall be spared, no one shall be left alive. This is the Extermination. At the end of each year you will see this over and over again. It will happen for the rest of our lives. And there may be a time where me and your mother are no longer with you. So you will be the ruler of all this. THIS WILL BE your world. This is what hell, our home truly is."
Charlotte would never forget that day. Out of all the reasons of why she was forced to stay in her room, that would have never crossed her mind. She had to witness it again, and again, and again. For decades she took watch to her "subjects" being brutally murdered. As she grew older, her mind began to change. She had watched hundreds of Exterminations and decided to do something about it.
"You cannot be serious," Lucifer said with a confused look.
"I am serious dad. I truly believe that there is a better way to solve this crisis than the killing of these innocent people," Charlie said.
"Innocent? Charlie do you realize what you are saying?" Lucifer asked making sure he heard correctly.
"I do. I know this plan will work," Charlie said.
"Know? YOU KNOW? YOU know nothing Charlie. What you are suggesting is the most idiotic thing I have ever heard. You think that these people can just change and be accepted into heaven? It isn't possible. Do you not realize that down here, we are harboring the worst people in all of existence. Everyone down here, is here for a reason, that is why we refer to them as SINNERS. They had their chance to make it right, but they all screwed up," Lucifer said.
"But that shouldn't matter. Yes maybe they did some things when they were alive that was bad, but that doesn't mean they cannot change. They could walk into heaven a new person, a better person. Now that they freed themselves of sin," Charlie said.
"No one can change Charlie, when will you realize that. People may seem nice at first, but then you find out who they REALLY ARE." Lucifer said.
"I believe you are wrong. And i won't give up on this idea. I am the princess, and I care about what happens to my people." Charlie said.
"You are not just the princess, you are the future queen. I am raising you to be fit to rule this world. You can not be bothered with this stupid idea. Do you realize that no sane person could think of an idea such as this? The thought of you choosing to pursue this makes me believe if you haven't lost your mind." Lucifer said.
"I have not lost my mind, how the hell can you say that?" Charlie said.
"Because it is true. I do not want to hear anymore about this idea, nor do I want you to pursue it. If you still wish to, then get out of my sight at once," Lucifer said turning away from Charlie.
Charlie said nothing. She cannot believe her own father, who was always there for her, just said that to her. She rushed away rubbing her eyes and left the room.
Lucifer snapped back to reality. He looked around him to see that he was in fact in the family limo. He took a deep breath to recollect his thoughts. All he could think about was the whereabouts of his daughter. He couldn't stop bringing up old memories that started this whole hotel in motion.
"Sir where exactly are we going?" The driver asked.
"Stop here. I do not have an exact location. I just have a general area," Lucifer said.
"I see," the driver said as the vehicle came to a stop.
"Stay in the area. I may or may not need you depending on if I locate my daughter," Lucifer ordered.
"Of course," the driver said.
Lucifer began his search across the entire area. He walked into a run down estate looking over the structure, that is until Lucifer noticed a bright light appear behind him, and he knew the Slayer was coming out of it.
"Well, I must say I didn't expect you to find my exact location," Lucifer said.
"We knew that you would be in this area after our last conversation. As of now, I have new developments to report," VEGA said.
"Did you find them?" Lucifer asked.
"Not entirely. The Slayer did find the demon known as Vox, and killed him," VEGA explained.
"Really? Well that is interesting. Did he tell you anything useful before he died?" Lucifer said.
"No. That location that the Slayer was sent to was a trap of some kind. Vox knew that the Slayer was coming there and waited to strike against him. As you can see, it failed. The last two members are still at large," VEGA said.
"At least some progress was made. I will try to scout this area out," Lucifer said as he sprouted his wings.
"The Slayer will do what he can from the ground. Inform him of any new discoveries," VEGA said as the Slayer turned around and walked away.
"I guess we all work for him now," Lucifer said as he took flight. "Alright Valentino, where the fuck are you hiding."
He returned to the search as he flew across the area looking for any type of sign. He needed something to catch his eye. And something caught his eye indeed. Lucifer spotted a van pull into a warehouse of some kind. He flew in closer to get a better look. As he landed on the roof of a nearby building he watched as multiple demons hopped out of the car and opened the back tailgate. More came out of the building to assist them. They unloaded big crates that were hard to tell what it was.
"Well I would bet a lot that this is the place," Lucifer thought to himself. He questioned if he should tell the Slayer or not, but there was no time to waste. He waited until every demon was in the building before making his move.
Angel walked through his "new home" with his hands in his pockets. He felt awful at how much he was getting off the hook compared to his friends. All three of them were beaten and tortured, and he just sat back and did nothing. He thought he escaped this madness, this prison. Only to be sent right back. He watched as the same punishment that Valentino and Vox use to do to him was done to Charlie. It felt like a week had gone by at this point. But the tides were changing as commotion was heard throughout the building.
The doors flew open with a loud bang. It made a few demons near them jump out of their shoes as it was so sudden. Angel quickly followed the noise, as he was dying to find out what it was. He saw that they were pointing their guns at the doors. This told him that it had to be an intruder of some kind. And they were right. They heard the sounds of whistling and light footsteps approach them, followed by the voice of the devil.
"Oh Valentino, Valentino, Valentino," Lucifer said as he walked toward them with his arms behind his back. "I really, REALLY thought we had come to an understanding. But then you go on and do this. I didn't think you were this fucking stupid."
"Oh, spare me the fucking philosophy bullshit your highness," Valentino said keeping his guns trained on Lucifer.
"You know this only ends one way," Lucifer said coming to a stop.
"Yeah, with you and the rest of these fuckers dead. I don't really care who you are. I don't care what power you hold. I got a lot more manpower, and a lot more guns than you do," Valentino said talking about all his men holding their weapons.
Lucifer began to laugh, it started to grow louder and louder and louder. As he walked closer, he tossed his white top hat to the side. The giant wings that he possessed began to sprout from his back. His eyes began to glow bright red, he was starting to show his true form.
"Looks like someone is coming out of their shell. Fortunately, I planned for this shit," Valentino said while giving a nod to one of his men. He slowly backed up to a crate and revealed a crate fill of Exterminator weapons, and powerful rifles. They began to replace the guns they held with the better ones.
"You've been busy, haven't you? I almost care enough to ask where you came into possessing of this kind of weaponry," Lucifer said coming to a halt yet again. He was observing all of the people in the room, making sure he had his eye on each one.
"And I almost care enough to tell you. But looks like check mate for you. As soon as Vox gets back, nothing will stand in our way," Valentino said.
"Vox has been killed," Lucifer said.
"What?" Velvet said in disbelief.
"Oh yes. The Slayer crushed him like the insect he is. So I guess that man stands in your way," Lucifer said with a big smile.
Valentino was trying to come up with some sort of witty remark, as he always tended to do, but couldn't. He did not expect Vox to go out and get himself killed by the Slayer.
"Naw, fuck that shit. You're just trying to get in my fucking head. Yeah you are not slick," Valentino said shaking his head.
"Am I Valentino? Because it doesn't benefit me if Vox is still alive, so why would I lie?" Lucifer said making a good point.
"S-so, he'll be back. This is hell, I know he will, the Slayer ain't some fucking Exterminator," Valentino said.
"In a way, he is. Tell me Valentino. Any of the demons he has killed in his time in hell. Have you seen them come back?" Lucifer asked again.
"What are you saying?" Velvet said joining back in.
"It's pretty obvious. The Slayer is not like us, maybe he sends them to a worse place. Where they don't come back. Maybe it will be the place that he sends you," Lucifer said.
"SHUT UP. SHUT THE FUCK UP. I KNOW YOU'RE TRYING TO FUCK WITH ME. AND GUESS WHAT? IT AIN'T WORKING," Valentino yelled as he was starting to lose his head.
"Are you sure about that?" Lucifer said.
"NO, HE'S LYING VAL, RIGHT?" Velvet asked as she was losing her head as well.
"Naw this shit isn't happening. Bring them the fuck in," Valentino ordered. On command, the men brought in the prisoners. Vaggie, Charlie, and Husk were all placed in the center of the room.
"V-Val what the fuck?" Angel said as he was being restrained.
"Sorry Angel, but daddy has to figure this out. I hope you can understand," Valentino said as they put Angel with the others. "SO YOUR HIGHNESS. WANT TO FUCK WITH ME NOW? Because i can fuck up your life just like he fucked up mine," he said as he put a gun to Charlie's head. "She can suffer more than she already has. And I will enjoy every second of it."
Lucifer stayed quiet for a moment. But he began to laugh before speaking. "Heh, you know Valentino. Nothing would give me more pleasure right now, then to rip you limb from limb. But I think you have a far worst fate waiting for you."
"Is that right?" Valentino questioned.
"It is. Charlie my dear, you may want to duck," Lucifer said taking a step back.
"Huh, what the fuck are yo-"
In that very moment the entire wall behind them blew wide open. Dust and debris filled the room as the men coughed and gagged on the dust. They were waving their hands in front of their faces to see what caused that. It was such a loud bang; they were sure that it was an explosion of some kind. How wrong they were. Their hearts dropped as the cause of that bang was none other than the Slayer. It took one punch and he knocked the whole wall down. It was a very mixed atmosphere in the room. You had the demons who were scared out of their mind that he had arrived and you had the demons with big smiles on their faces that the Slayer was here. I'm pretty sure you can guess who is who.
"Oh fuck me," Valentino said under his breath. Valentino raised a gun at the Slayer but he knocked it out of his hand. With a hard punch he was sent across the room. He would deal with him later. For now, he had to get rid of all the other armed demons in the room. He knew he would have to get up close in personal with dealing with them, as to not hit any of the demons he was trying to save with the crossfire. Brandishing his blade he rushed into action. The others knew that this was about to be a full out war, so they all inched there way into any sort of cover. Lucifer would not sit on the sidelines for this fight. He jumped right into the action.
Lucifer and the Slayer were mowing down Valentino's men. They could hardly touched the Slayer as he moved far too quick between each one of them. The Slayer used his blade to slice Valentino's men in half, cut off limbs, and removing their heads from their bodies. Something hit the Slayer as he turned to see that Velvet had begun to attack him.
"This is for VOX," Velvet said before she picked up one of the weapons and began to fire them at the Slayer as well. As the Slayer heard Velvet say that he turned to her as bullets started to pelt his chest. The Slayer shot an ice bomb at her out of his cannon. It hit her leg as she became stuck in the ground.
"AH what is this?" Velvet said trying to free herself. While the ice bomb was affective, it didn't keep them frozen for long. She was able to free her leg, but that gave the Slayer enough time to line up a clear shot with his heavy cannon. With one shot, the Slayer put a bullet right through her forehead. The impact of the bullet caused her to fall back over herself and come to her final halt.
He lowered his weapon and looked toward Lucifer, who was currently fighting with some of the remaining guards. Lucifer using his now sharp talons sliced the demons neck causing him to bleed out. The second tried to strike him but missed. Lucifer smiled as he wasn't planning on killing this one. Oh no, he would let someone else do the honors. Lucifer pushed the demon back and he smacked into what he thought was a wall. But he looked over his shoulder to see the Slayer was standing behind him. He tried to run but the Slayer grabbed his head and snapped his neck. That left only one person. The Slayer balled his hands into fists as he approached Valentino. Valentino tried reached for his gun and began to point it at Charlie, but the Slayer smacked it out of his hand. Valentino swung his arm at the Slayer, only to have the Slayer catch his fist. He gripped it hard as he forced Valentino to the ground before using his right arm to hit Valentino in the side of his head. The force behind it sent him to the hard picked up his body and threw him into the wall. Valentino had no time to breathe as the Slayer was on him once again. He grabbed him by his neck and slammed him to the ground. His back exploded in pain as he hit the ground hard. The Slayer used his right hand to grab ahold of Valentino's shoulder. He used his wrist mounted blade and shoved it completely through Valentino's chest. But he wasn't done. He kept the blade in Valentino's chest, and moved it up and up and up. He moved it up until it reached the top of his head. With one last swift motion the blade went fully through Valentino's head. His entire upper torso was split in half. The blood began to pour out of his body as he looked like a peeled banana. His organs poured out as the Slayer let go of his body, and tossed it to the ground. The Slayer held up his left arm and retracted the blade. The hunt was over. The Three V's were no more.
"Well, I tried to tell him, a worst fate was in store for him," Lucifer said walking next to the Slayer who was staring at Valentino's body. The Slayer took his eyes off of Valentino and immediately over to the captured group from the hotel. He walked over to them and observed their physical appearances. They looked tired, beaten, and hungry. He used his blade to cut the ropes that were restraining them.
Once he freed Angel, he got a response that he did not expect. Angel, immediately wrapped him in a hug. He fought back his tears for this moment as he couldn't be happier to see him.
"Muscles, I have never, ever wanted to see your face more than I do now," Angel said as the Slayer brought him too his feet. Lucifer quickly joined him and went to the aid of his daughter. The Slayer repeated the same action with Vaggie and Husk.
"Thank you, Slayer. Shit I guess I should have known you were coming," Husk said while gripping his sides.
"By going over your vitals, you have sustained many internal injuries," VEGA said after a long absence.
"Yeah, and I fucking feel that way too," Husk said.
"You require medical attention, as well as food and fluids to heal," VEGA said.
"I wouldn't say no to that," Husk said.
"Are you also alright Miss Vaggie?" VEGA asked as she was looking over at Charlie.
"I d-don't know. I have to check on Charlie," Vaggie said as she went over to Lucifer and Charlie. The Slayer joined them followed by the others. Charlie was gripping her father harder than she had ever held him before, she was crying tears of sadness of what had happened and also tears of joy now that it was over. Vaggie came over and put her arm on her shoulder. Lucifer began to grow angry, but controlled himself in this moment.
"These demons, especially Charlie, most likely experienced some kind of mental trauma while under the possession of the the Three V's," VEGA said to the Slayer alone.
"We should get out of here. It would be best if you all forgot about all of this place," Lucifer said.
"I agree," Angel said. Lucifer and Vaggie helped to comfort Charlie as they guided her outside. Husk was beginning to walk but stumbled as he felt way too weak. Angel rushed over and helped to walk him out of the room.
"Don't give me that fucking look legs," Husk said.
"I don't know what you're talking about," Angel said with a grin.
While they were walking, they stopped to look over the entire room. All that laid before them was death. Tons of bloody bodies filled the atmosphere. The one they all stared at, was Valentino's.
"I'm so fucking glad that you ripped that fucker in half," Angel said as he was more than happy to see him die.
"I can attest to that statement. That man is the worst being in all of hell," Vaggie said.
"As I said, there was a worst fate in stored for him," Lucifer said.
As they exited the building, All of them were put into the limo, except for the Slayer.
"Are you coming?" Lucifer asked as he was still facing the building.
"Not right now. Take all of them back to a safe place where they can all rest. The Slayer will deal with other matters," VEGA said.
"Okay. Look I know between you and me is not too great. But for what it's worth, thank you. I owe you my daughter's life," Lucifer said.
The Slayer made no attempt at communicating. He opened a portal behind him and turned and walked towards it. Lucifer figured he would get that type of response. He walked back towards the limo and closed the car door. As the car drove away, the Slayer looked down at himself. His arms and his body were completely drenched in the blood of his enemies. His fists balled up as he looked back at the portal in front of him. He closed his eyes for a brief moment then returned back to the fortress of doom.