Chapter 6: Familiar Friend, New Talent

It's been already a week since Crystal has arrived in Hell, and she has been getting along with everyone in the hotel. Well, almost everyone. Alastor is hard for her to understand while Husk is saying something not nice to her or ignores her. She does get along with Charlie, Vaggie, and Niffty. Angel Dust seems to be the only one she gets along with the most, probably because they're both Spider Demons and she loves little Fat Nuggets as well. In a way, Crystal feels that she is part of the group.

One day, Crystal is getting dressed to begin her day. She already has her black jeans and boots on. As Crystal grabs her normal shirt, she looks at herself in the mirror to see her appearance. She sees herself as she has stripes connected with swirls at the end, and her stripes and top upper arms are a light blue color, and her second hand has blue nail tips. She then sees the fluffy white chest on her that has a light blue shape of a six sided prism, and a line that goes down her body past her black pants.

She then puts her short and buttons it to where her chest is. Then puts on black sleeveless gloves on her clawed hands. Crystal then brushes her hair and puts it in a lower ponytail with her silver bang covering part of her eye. Then places her dark blue cap that has a black and blue stripe belt around it.

"There," Crystal says.

Crystal then grabs her black backpack with some of her things, and heads downstairs. She walks down the stairs to see Charlie and Vaggie looking over some papers.

Crystal walks over and says, "Hey guys, how are you doing?"

"Doing fine. How are you?" Charlie asks with a smile.

"Okay. I'm going to head out. Explore the city and such, since I'm going to be here for who knows how long," Crystal says.

"Are you sure? The place can be dangerous with so many dangerous sinners and powerful demons," Vaggie says.

"I'll be fine, Vaggie. I'm pretty good at protecting myself," Crystal says with a confident smile.

"If you say so, just be careful," Charlie says.

"I will," Crystal says.

Crystal then leaves through the door of the lobby and begins to head off to town.

Vaggie turns to Charlie in concern, "I'm hoping Crystal knows what she's getting into."

"I know. I'm also hoping she'll be careful, and doesn't end up having to kill someone here," Charlie says.

Then says, "I'm sure she'll be fine. As long as she doesn't provoke someone."

"Knowing Hell, someone is going to get provoked," Vaggie says.

Somewhere in Pentagram City, Crystal is walking on the sidewalk as she looks at the scenery. She still can't get over the fact as to how many people ended up being sent here because of their sins, and can tell they have no interest in changing. Of course, it doesn't help that she keeps hearing shouting, explosions, screams, and other kinds of noises.

"Hell may have its own city noises, but it seems to be noisier than New York," Crystal mutters.

Crystal looks around as she wonders, "What should I do? Go grab some lunch, see if they have a mother theater, book store, or something.

Suddenly Crystal feels something grabbing her shoulder. She turns her head to see a demon that resembles a crocodile with yellow eyes with black dots in the middle. He is wearing black shirt with a brown vest with torn sleeves, blue jeans and black shoes. Crystal notices the flush on his cheeks and he looks dizzy. He is also holding a liquor bottle.

The demon says, "Hey, you sure are cute, especially with your silver hair."

He hiccups and asks, "Wanna go grab some lunch or we can go somewhere private and have some fun."

"Sorry sir, but I have things to do," Crystal says as she has the demon let go of her hand.

She continues on her way, but the demon grabs her arm, and gives it a strong grip.

He shows a smirk and says, "Come on, I'm sure I can show you a wonderful time. And I must say…"

Then he lets go of the bottle and grabs Crystal by her chin, so she will face him.

"You have a beautiful face," The demon says with a seductive look in his eyes.

"Thank you sir, but I'm not interested. Really. Can you please let go, you're starting to hurt my arm," Crystal says as she struggles to break free from the Alligator demon's grip.

The demon isn't taking no for an answer. He then drags Crystal into the alley and pushes her against the wall.

"Come on sweet thing, I'm sure I can show you a great time," The demon says.

Crystal struggles as she angrily says, "Le-let go… I said let go!"

The demon then puts pressure on the hand holding her face, "And you have lovely blue eyes. I wonder what else you have."

"I don't know what you're doing, but I don't like this at all! Now let go of me!" Crystal says, not sounding pleased.

Crystal is also getting annoyed and is ready to use her defenses on this alligator. Suddenly, the demon lets go as he is being dragged from behind. To Crystal's surprise, she sees a familiar female cyclops demon.

The Cyclops demon says, "Keep your disgusting fuckin' hands to yourself romeo. The girl ain't interested."

The Cyclops girl then throws the man into the dumpster close by.

Crystal says in surprise, "Cherri?"

"Hey Crystal, didn't expect to see you at my turf this soon," Cherri says.

"Turf?" Crystal says, confused.

"Yeah. This is one of the territories that I claimed during the Turf Wars and other shit," Cherri says.

"Still, thanks for the help Cherri. I was actually about ready to pound the guy in the snout," Crystal says.

"Well you're welcome kid. Since you're here, you wanna hang out? I know a great place to grab some lunch and they have the meat milkshake for desert," Cherri says.

"Sure. I was actually thinking of having lunch anyway," Crystal says.

Not long after meeting Cherri, the two girls head to a fast food place somewhere in Hell and have some lunch. Turns out the place is popular, and therefore crowded with so many different demons. They are having their lunch, chatting, or using their electronics. At one of the tables, Crystal and Cherri are waiting for their lunch to arrive as they chat with each other.

"So how is well, the afterlife doing for you?" Cherri asks.

"I suppose it's doing okay. I have to admit, I'm still trying to get used to it, especially seeing how aggressive this place is. However, I think it's a bit of an understatement," Crystal says.

"Yeah. This place is full of all kinds of demons. Some are either more powerful, influential, or even more nasty than others," Cherri says.

"Sounds like you've met all those kinds of demons, especially with that snake demon I saw the day we met," Crystal says.

"Yeah. That snake is very nasty. I actually had a rough time with him and some of his Egg Bois two days ago. He looked like he was really angry about something," Cherri says.

"Wait, you mean that the snake demon and his men are alive?" Crystal asks, shocked.

"Yeah. Why so surprised?" Cherri asks.

"Because Alastor used his magic when he came to the hotel and threatened to blast all of us with a power cannon. Alastor then used his magic and completely destroyed it. I thought Sir Pentious and his men were destroyed along with it, but from what you say, it sounds like he's still alive," Crystal says.

"Holy shit. You and Angel are under the same roof with the Radio Demon," Cherri says.

"That's correct. Vaggie told me about him. Saying that he became an Overlord in not much time, and topple them that have been dominant for centuries. She also said that he is unpredictable, mysterious, violent, and wicked. And that I shouldn't get myself too involved with him," Crystal says.

"You should take your friend's advice and watch your back when he's around," Cherri says.

"You met him before?" Crystal asks.

"Not really, but I heard stories about him. I take your friend's advice and try not to be around him too much," Cherri says.

The waiter walks over and says, "Here are your orders, ladies."

"Thanks," Crystal replies.

He then puts the plate that has their lunch on the table along with their drinks and leaves the table.

Finally, it's starving, "Cherri says and begins to eat her lunch.

Crystal then eats her lunch as well. Unknown to the girls, someone is spying on them from a distance and has their eye on Cherri Bomb. After having lunch, the girls head off somewhere as they have their milkshake.

Crystal says, "You're right, these milkshakes are great."

"Told you," Cherri says.

Then asks, "So kid, you discover any abilities of yours yet."

"Ability?" Crystal says, confused.

She thinks a little and says, "Not that I know about. Then again, I've only been here for like a week so I haven't discovered anything else, other than my appearance and having four arms."

"Wouldn't be surprised, but you'll learn how to eventually," Cherri says.

"So it's like when Alastor is able to use his magic and you are able to bring out bombs, light em' up and such," Crystal says.

"Yeah. It depends on what your past lives, abilities, and the kind of demon you are, and how strong your power is," Cherri says.

"That sounds amazing," Crystal says.

"Yeah. That's one of the perks of being a demon, but there is also some downfall for having powers. You end up making some enemies," Cherri says.

Suddenly, someone says, "Exactly little missy."

Cherri and Crystal stop and look around to hear the voices. The next moment, a black chain wraps the girls to each other and they are pulled into the alley. The next moment, the girls have been slammed to the ground.

"What the fuck!" Cherri exclaims.

The two girls look up to see the Serpent Demon overshadowing them with glowing red eyes along with his Egg minions.

"Well, if it isn't Sir Edgelord. Got tired of us fighting and decided to ambush us," Cherri remarks.

"Well, I was merely planning on ambushing you, but I remember your little spider friend from our little scuffle and decided to use you two to get to that Stripped freak," Sir Pentious says with an evil smirk.

"You want to use us as a hostage, that is just plain rotten," Crystal angrily says.

The snake demon looks at Crystal with an annoyed expression, "Well, I'm rotten, that is all you need to know little Spider brat."

Then grabs her by her shirt, "You may have gotten away this time, but I have the upper hand. I have you and your little Bomb happy throwing punk."

"You think so. Well I'll have you know, I dealt stuff that is just as bad as you," Crystal says.

Then she lifts both her legs up and then kicks the Snake demon in the stomach and makes him crash into the wall. Crystal is able to break herself and Cherri free from the chain.

Crystal helps Cherri up and asks, "Are you okay?"

"Fine. Thanks to you," Cherri says.

Then laughs, "That was awesome the way you kicked him like that."

"Yeah. I just like having to deal with punks," Crystal says.

Suddenly, he hears the snake demon hiss with anger, "You little brat!"

Then shouts to his minions, "Get them, Bois!"

The Egg Bois begins to come out and show off their weapons. Soon, they begin to attack. Crystal and Cherri begin to punch and kick the Egg Demons. Cherri then throws one at Sir Pentious. Angry, the Snake Demon throws the Egg back. Cherri brings out her bomb as she grabs the Egg, breaks it open, and puts the bomb in the egg. She then throws it at him with an explosion.

Crystal says, "Nice one."

"Thanks," Cherri says.

Crystal and Cherri turn their heads and quickly jump out of the way as missiles nearly strike them. The two look to see Sir Pentious has a bazooka in his hands.

"I am done fooling around. You young misses are finished," Sir Pentious says, angrily.

Then fires the Bazooka at them. Crystal panics as she shields her eyes. She hears the explosion, but doesn't feel any collision or any brute force. Crystal and Cherri look at the front and are shocked to see strange looking threads that are attached to the wall like webs.

"What?! Where did that come from?" Pentious asks, shocked.

Crystal and Cherri are confused about it themselves. Crystal looks down at her hands to notice strange threads coming out from all four of her finger tips.

Crystal says in shock, "The threads… they came from me?"

"Whoa! The threads are coming out of your fingers," Cherri says, notices the white threads.

Crystal continues to look at her hands in shock to see the threads are coming out of her fingers and somehow create a net to block the explosion and the missile.

Sir Pentious angrily says, "Get those two whores! I don't care how, just get them!"

The Egg Bois then begins to charge and fire their weapons at them.

Crystal looks at the attackers and then her hands.

"Hmm, let's see what else I can do," Crystal says.

Crystal then focus her hands as she is somehow able to control the threads from her fingertips. The threads begin to circle around the Egg Bois as they are being tied up by the threads. Soon, all the Egg Bois are trapped in a basket of thread that looks almost like a Spider's Egg Sack.

"Wicked! How'd you manage to do that?" Cherri says, completely impressed.

"I'm not sure, I just use the thread and an idea comes to mind," Crystal says.

"Sweet," Cherri says.

Then wonders, "Think you can do that again. It will be great to attack some bombs in places."

"Hey, don't you dare ignore me," Pentious angrily says.

The girls turn their heads to see Pentious is still there.

"I'll just take care of you myself," Pentious angrily says.

"Not quit," Crystal firmly says.

She then pulls out the threads from her fingers and swings them to Pentious, knocking the weapon from his hands. He is soon tied up by the thread and is tied up along with his Egg Bois above in the alley. Crystal also covers his mouth with the threads too.

Cherri laughs, "How about that, a Snake with his Egg Sack."

"Thought it would be appropriate in this case," Crystal says.

"Whatever, that was fuckin' awesome!" Cherri says with excitement.

"Thanks. I never knew I could do this kind of ability. It's pretty cool," Crystal says.

"Well, you surely saved me from Sir Edgelord, and his dumb eggs," Cherri says.

"It's no trouble. I don't plan on killing anyone or causing trouble while in Hell, but if you ever need help, you can call me anytime," Crystal says.

"Sounds like a deal," Cherri says.

Cherri then wraps her arm around Crystal's shoulder and the two begin to walk down the alley.

Cherri says, "I'll buy you another milkshake as my appreciation."

"Um thanks. I hope you and I can be friends like you are with Angel," Crystal says.

"Girl, I think you and I can be good friends," Cherri says.

"Yeah, but I'm going to have a bit of an explanation to Charlie and Vaggie when I get back," Crystal says.

After spending time with Cherri, Crystal returns to the hotel and Cherri heads back to her Turf. Crystal is in her room as she lays down from her bed. She is tired from the rough day she has, but on the bright side. She discovers a new ability she never expected to have. Crystal admits she had a long day and wonders what will happen next while living in Hell.