Why, hello there. Don't worry if that's your first introduction to my AU. You can start from Angels of Hell fanfic, but if you don't want to just yet - In this AU Niffty was a human when Al and she first met, they have a daughter and son. She only died 2 years ago and now is adjusting to life in Hell.
So yeah, this is a little b-plot of Arachnophobia I decided to turn into its own thing. Hope you like it. There will be more fluff and comedy in this later on.
I decided to make a little spin-off focusing more on Niffty, who I felt was left out a lot in my other works from this series. There's also little to non actual romantic stories with Alastor and Niffty as main ship.
Also, let's be honest, this whole thing is one big excuse for me to put her in a cute french maid costume.
A small cyclops lady woke up from her 2 years since Niffty's death passed and she had everything one could ever wish.
The luxurious lifestyle was no way comparable to their old, plain life on Earth. Truly one could only envy her. And she was happy that Alastor finally got everything they always dream off. Or at least she was working hard convincing herself it was everything she ever wanted too. He even decided their daughter should get married in a week. It irritated her, but she knew him to be pushy whenever he wanted something. She learned to accept it over the years.
She noticed his side of the bed was empty. Probably he left a long time ago, already, since it was cold. She frowned a bit.
But! She would not let dark clouds ruin a day like this. She was about to go with her daughter to pick a dress for her.
Later at noon two ladies from the Basco family took their purses and went to the Rosie's Emporium for a wedding dress.
- What do you think about those shoes? - Niffty took out a white heels with small roses out of the shelf.
- Mom, do I have to have heels? - those hooves are killing me! And I fly most of the time anyway.
- Right…
Older demon spin around the store at a fast pace. She was quite excited for her daughter. She knew the wedding would be a bit fast, but was explaining to herself that they have the whole eternity, so, who really cares if she was that young? There was a huge gap between Alastor and her, too, but they seem to have a problem with it. Ok, he was really old fashioned and some of his humor didn't match at all with hers. But he was just so charming and handsome when they first met… or maybe he tried to kill her, she wasn't sure.
But what she was sure of was that their relationship evolved with time and made all the differences seem less, and less important over least when they live on Earth. Anthony was a family friend, so, even if she personally wasn't as close with her future son-in-law she trusted her husband's choice and judgment of the spider's character.
In fact she sometimes wondered if she wasn't a bit too trusting in Alastor. Some demons brush her of as stupid or naive for this very fact. As if love for Radio Demon prevented her from making a name for herself in the afterlife.
More snobbish demons let her know she was not suitable for an overlord. For example, despite having a nice enough relation with Geotia's family she never recalls Stella trying to befriend her like their husband and daughter. Maybe if she didn't pay attention she would think they are just not friends material, but it was obvious Stella's problem with her being "peasant".
She was just behing the shelf when she heard gossiping ladies calling her "trophy wife" or "Cute face but dumb as a rock" as if she wasn't able to hear it. A succubus, she didn't even know was trying on a bra, was throwing stones and commented how "the Radio Demon's squeeze had it lucky".
- How can I help you, ladies? - Then she recognizes the third voice. It was Ma'am Rosie, her husband's long time friend.
She steps back a bit but they notice her presence anyway.
- Oh, if that isn't mrs. Basco!- Rosie cheered. - Can I help you get something of your liking?
- Why hello, there, we were just talking about you. - The succubus added. She had pink skin and dark purple hair. The patterns on her body swirled into heart shape right under her hairline.
- I'm fine, Miss Rosie. - Niffty said. She was not referring to gowns, or shoes, that's for sure.
- You sure, mrs. Basco? - Rosie sure didn't look convinced.
Niffty nodded, so Rosie just sighs and leaves.
- Damn, these shoes look expensive, is your husband looking for a concubine?
The third demon in the group was just getting into an orange skirt. It was a short cyclops girl like her.
- That's famous Miss Alastor? - She winked her green eye. - So he has a type I see. I think I will take a polka dot skirt, ma'am Rosie. - She licked her lips.
- Those are for my daughter. - She answered shortly but still tried to be polite. - And, no he isn't. - Those fucking demons had no boundries, sometimes.
This was something she didn't know she would have to face, since before they were just a normal couple living in a small cul-de-sac. None of this high society bulshit. They probably think that they get married only because of the baby, or worse because the unfinished summoning enchanted them and brainwashed him, since Al broadcasted retailing of the story how they got together in the first place, so demons didn't try anything with her. She knew that for him she was way more than just that, but…
She was afraid to speak about those feelings. She could see for herself that Al was the shining star of that very society of devilish snobs. He was so proud and happy introducing her to his world down here. He finally got everything he wanted. Niffty couldn't break to him how miserable she felt about this. Beginning with him was all it mattered. And she knew he would never intend to treat her like they see her. They had all the riches in that world, a huge palace and imps working for them tending to her every whim. She wasn't going to be ungrateful, for she knew about his status for years. She just didn't quite imagine how it would really be like.
What if her daughter will be treated the same by society? She knew already that Al promised Anthony an easy way to become an overlord. So by that logic she would be another "overlord's spouse". Darias powers were stronger than hers, though, so she hoped for the best. But she didn't like the idea that much. Niffty could see a scenario where a spider would just use their deerie to climb the social ladder and leave her heartbroken.
She turned on her heel.
- Well, anyway, I am busy, I have no time to chat. - She added. - Goodbye, ladies.
Even after she took a few steps she could still hear them.
- Satan, this slut thinks she is so much better? - One of them giggles to her friend. - Newsflash, just because you are banging a Radio Demon doesn't mean you are important!
- Yeah I know, Imagine if I was this obnoxious because Vox fucked me in the ass?
- Totally! - The succubus reached the door noob. - But you know men, sis. They see a cute face and will turn whore into a princess just to prove they have cash!
It was not true… right? Alastor loved her and respected...
- Not just man. - The other one added while leaving with her. - This is just Vaggie 2.0, do you heard that princess Charlotte is trying to convince king Lucifer that her sex toy is a real deal? Pathetic!
- Oh yeah, I want to be a royal too, I will propose to my dildo! - they both laugh. - And you won't believe this, that overlord got his daughter a porn star for a birthday gift! An apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
It hurts. Niffty frowned. But at least they left already and she was not going to go after them to find out what else they would have to say about her. She needed to be brave and ignore it. Thank Lucifer, Daria wasn't next to her when those two were talking.
Niffty smiled a bit and entered a room where Daria was sitting. She showed another piece of clothing to the doe demon. As a mother she didn't want to project her own worries into her. Daria had the right to be happy about the upcoming wedding day, as much as she was back when she became a bride of Alastor. She just must believe and never speak a word. This is going to be fine. And her marriage with Alastor will be too, she just must get used to her new role of rich man's wife. If she is patient this will surely pass, just give it some time… they have a lot of it in Hell… she was accustomed to waiting...
Her daughter nodded, so she liked that one. Ok, so to the shopping cart it goes. Time to do more shopping. Anything but thinking more about what bothers her. Lady smiled even more. Yes, her daughter will be a happy wife of a man who loves her. Just like she and Al. And she had to support the family as a good mother and wife to show all those demons she is the right woman for her man. She won't be showing those haters that she disagrees with him, that was a time to be happy and united. A wedding is a joyful occasion after all!
