Angel
- What shall I do now? – Angel thinks.
He was wandering in the streets. All went out for shopping, so he couldn't stay in the Hotel either.
- Why does it have to be Niffty? I cannot buy her any kinky gifts as she is just a kid... Should I buy a toy? But what toy does she like? Also I haven't seen her playing yet. She only cleans.
While thinking he reaches the city center with the fancy shops. He watches the storefronts. He passes a home shop. He sees something rather interesting in it.
- Oh a cleaning robot! – he examines it through the window - That's right! I'm sure she would be happy to have some extra freetime. This robot could help her out. - he thinks. He enters the shop and goes straight to a shopkeeper.
- Hello, I am interested in the robot cleaner in the window. - he says.
- Good afternoon! - the shopkeeper welcomes him - I bring it here right away.
It's a shiny woman robot. Approximately 160 cm tall, still taller than Niffty. Its silvery armor shines like diamond.
- Sooo what is it capable of? - Angel asks.
- Well let me turn it on. – the shopkeeper says. The robot goes on and her eyes shine green. She straightens up.
- Hel-lo my na-me is Liz-zy. Ni-ce to meet you. Gi-ve me or-ders. – says the robot.
- Now you can tell her something to do. Like here is a little dust. Tell her to clean it up. – the shopkeeper suggests - First you have to say her name so she'll listen to you.
- All right. – Angel says - Lizzy! Clean up the dust.
The robot takes a vacuum cleaner out of it's belly and cleans up all the dust from the floor. When it's finished the vacuum cleaner goes back inside of it and it is ready for the next order.
- Wow she really did! – Angel says.
- See? She is very handful. She can do everything around the house. – says the shopkeeper, while she turns the robot off.
- Handful huh? – Angel licks his lips and strokes the robot's arm passionately.
- No, no sir she is not a sex robot! – the shopkeeper says.
- Okay okay chill. – Angel says throwing his hands up in the air - We'll see about that later. – he mutters to himself - You see I want to buy it for a friend of mine, who cleans the whole house alone.
- Then this robot is going to be her best friend! – the shopkeeper says - Also it can jabber a bit.
- Great! I'll take it! – Angel reaches for his wallet.
- My oh my. Look who it is Vox! – Valentino walks in - Angel, my dear!
- Oh fuck. – Angel thinks - Hello Valentino. What the fuck are you doing in a home shop? – asks he.
- Actually I saw you from outside and wanted to say hello. – Valentino approaches Angel - Is there a problem with that Angelcake? – he gently places an arm around Angel's shoulder.
- Yes, there are a lot of fucking problems with that. – Angel escapes Valentino's embrace. He was so happy that he could quit his old job and leave Valentino forever. Now he is back again, a ghost from the past. The shopkeeper goes back behind the counter.
- Look, there is an upcoming show. – Valentino starts - There are going to be a lot of celebrities... And big money. – he smiles - Unfortunately I don't have a good dancer like yourself, who could be the superstar of the night. – he gently touches Angel's cheek. Angel snatches his face.
- Don't waste your time Val. - says he -I'm not in the business anymore.
- I know I know. – Valentino catches Angel's arm not to leave - But just think about it. – Valentino corners Angel - One night, and you can earn more money than you could in a year serving at the Hazbin Hotel.
There's no way out of his embrace now.
- How many times do I have to tell you. – Angel speaks up - I am not interested!
- Hey! Does this demon trouble you? – says a familiar voice from the back of Valentino. Valentino turns around. At first he can't see anyone. Then he looks down at a smaller demon.
- Huh? Stolas' bitch? – says Valentino – Wait what is your name again? Blitzo?
- The O is silent! – says Blitz annoyed.
- Get lost fuckboy! – says Valentino turning back towards Angel.
Blizt takes out his weapon and aims at Valentino.
- What did you call me? – asks he - You should rephrase that sentence.
Valentino faces Blitz.
- You think I get scared of a gun? – asks Valentino. Vox loads his gun and aims at Blitz's head. Blitz smiles, then he squats down and runs towards a counter to take cover. Vox fires at Blitz but he misses. Angel runs away from Valentino just before he turns around to catch him. Valentino takes out his gun and shoots at him. Angel takes cover behind another counter just in time when a bullet passes his head a millimeter far.
- Angel. – says Valentino fawningly – We can talk this out baby.
- What are we gonna do? – gawps Angel to Blitz. Blitz thinks for a second. They could come out and „talk", but Vox and Valentino would kill them immediately. Or they could escape out through the backdoor of the shop, but they would realize it as that backdoor is far from them, so they could only reach it if they run. So there is no other way.
- Angel catch! – Blitz shouts. He throws a gun to Angel and without even saying anything they both stand up to shoot. The gunfire lasts for a second. Valentino and Vox take cover opposite to them. Blitz runs to Angel.
- This is pointless. – says Angel – We can't shoot at each other all day long.
- Well somehow one of us runs out of ammo, right? – answers Blitz.
- Yeah, but which one of us? – asks Angel looking at Blitz's armory. Blitz follows his gaze and finds out, that he has not much ammo left.
- This sucks. – says Blitz.
- Cover me! – Angel commands.
- What are you doing? – Blitz asks, but without an answer Angel takes a leap of faith. He jumps out of cover and runs towards Valentino and Vox who also stand up to shoot at him. Blitz comes forward as well and aims at the two men opposite to him. He has to aim perfectly not to hit Angel. He trusts his own abilities. Angel shoots at Valentino and Vox too. Blitz hits Vox's arm who drops the gun he is holding. Angel jumps up and kicks the gun out of Valentino's hand. Then he lands on Valentino's chest.
- Huh, what now motherfucker? – Angel says smiling at Valentino.
- Checkmate. – says Blitz standing behind Angel with the gun in his hand.
- Okay, relax – says Valentino - we are leaving.
Angel stands up from Valentino's chest. Blitz still aiming at him. Valentino gets up and helps Vox up of the ground. Vox's arm is bleeding, but it's not fatal.
- Come on Vox, let's get out of here. – Valentino says hooking on him. He takes one good look at Angel before they leave the shop and vanish. Blitz lowers his gun.
- Why did you help me? – Angel turns to him.
- A simple thanks could do. – says Blitz.
- Yeah of course, thank you, but still. – Angel looks at him questioningly.
- We fought together against that angelic thing before. I defend my crew. – Blitz looks Angel in the eye - Also I wanted to buy a new oven for Stolas. He loves to bake.
- Aww that's so sweet Blitz. – says Angel bending down to him.
- Shut it... – Blitz blushes and looks away.
- At least we can take the gifts for free. –says Angel straightening up and looking around the mess they've made. The shopkeepers left, half of the shop is up in flames, but the robot cleaner is unharmed.
- That's true. – answers Blitz - Let's hurry before the cops arrive.