Hello everyone! I want to inform you that I have come up with a series name for my Elli fics! It is called... Broadcasting With Mother! I want to thank WUTBOIWHOISDIS and Kairyn for their suggestions and giving me the inspiration I needed to come up with the series name!
I want to thank Beer for giving me the help I need to get the plot going! Beer, you are awesome! Thank you to all three of you! Now let's get on to the next chapter!
Adam sees that Elli and Alastor are mad at each other. He attempts to do his "Husband/Fatherly" duty to console his "love" and son. Too bad neither of them want his help. And he meets someone in a similar situation.
Chapter 4: To Forgive Or Not To Forgive
The hotel could feel the tension between the mother and son. Adam LeBough, Alastor's biological father, had managed to sense that the two were not happy with each other after Elli stormed her way into the kitchen. He had heard about what had happened with Overlord Vox. He was greatly concerned for her and Alastor. More for her than Alastor. Since his son had been arguing and battling with Vox long before he was in the picture, there was no reason for him to get involved. Now Elli. Elli was a different story. She didn't arrive down in Hell the moment she died. She went to Heaven. And the only reason she's down here now was because of her wanting to be with Alastor.
He admitted that he made a mistake. But overall, without that mistake they wouldn't of had their son! So shouldn't she be able to look past that one flaw and embrace the family that she had always wanted? He knew about her dreams, her passion, everything! He had their whole lives planned out if it didn't end the way that it did. So what if she was Creole? That didn't matter to him! He was sure that his own mother and father would've adored her if they had a chance to meet her. And their grandson! But that was all a dream that would never be able to come true.
Speaking of, he wondered if his mother and father were down here. Maybe then they could be reunited and they all could be the family that Elli always wanted! Hell, he could even try and find her own family as well! But like Charlie said, look forward and improve! She truly was an optimistic woman despite being the literal Princess of Hell. He managed to find her in the kitchen. She was currently baking. She was a stress/angry baker. Hopefully he could ease her bad mood. Be supportive! He knocked on the table in order to gain her attention and not spook her.
"Hello Elli. Can we talk?"
She huffed, hearing him.
"I have a good assumption that if I told ya no, you'll do so anyway."
"So... that's a yes?"
She sighed.
"Yes."
"I want to talk to you about Overlord Vox."
She started kneading her dough.
"What about 'im?"
"Is it true? About him using you against Alastor?"
"He did." She confirmed, separating her dough. "Is that all ya want? I'm making beignets."
"I heard about you still being friends with Vox."
"It's true."
The Radio Demon's father was stunned. After everything that Vox had put her and Alastor through, how could she forgive the Media Overlord and not him!? Vox was ten times worse than he was! He was an Overlord for a reason! They were ruthless brutes! Okay, Alastor was an a exception because he was their son, but still! How could she do this? When here he is caring about her best interests at heart and that TV-headed bastard doesn't!
"Why the hell did you forgive him and not me!?"
She groaned. She did not need this right now. She was already upset with Alastor. She didn't need Adam bothering her now as well. She ears flattened slightly in irritation. The dough for her biegnets suffering the abuse from the agitation Elli was giving out due from her stalker berating her.
"Well gee. Maybe it's cuz he didn't rape me!"
"I apologized for that! I lost my temper!"
"Dat don' mean shit ta me!" She snapped, turning to face him. "Who I spend my time with ain't none of yo' concern!"
"It is when it's Overlords!"
"Alastor is an Overlord! 'Nd so is Rosie!"
"I'm not talking about them!"
Alastor was currently sitting on a bench after doing a hunt. He was currently drenched from head to toe in blood. But he didn't care. His only thought at the moment was reflecting on the argument he had with his mother. He was tempted to go see Rosie and Mimzy but he didn't want to bring them into this. This was something between the two of them. And while he knew that Rosie and Mimzy would understand where he was coming from, he was unsure if it would be the best course of action. He looked over to see shadow next to him. His ears lowered.
"She still loves us... right?"
Shadow could talk, but only he was able to understand what he was saying. He is his shadow after all. And while no one else knew what he was saying, he did. But since he was a shadow, he was all of Alastor's raw emotions. Emotions that Alastor dared not allowed himself to express outward. Insecurities that he didn't like to acknowledge.
"Of course she does. Don't be ridiculous! She's our mother! And disagreements happen. ...sometimes..."
"We over did it, didn't we? Again."
Alastor scoffed. Of course he didn't! He was making sure that he was protecting her! It was a promise he made to himself when he was a child and dammit was he going to keep it! And this wasn't like they were on Earth anymore! She was now in Hell! She needed his protection here! Word already got out that she was his mother! And with Vox trying to snake his way back in, he couldn't allow it! But... she has been down here for a couple of months. And she did say that she didn't trust Vox. But still. He didn't like that she was giving him a chance to, pardon the ironic pun, redeem himself to her! He sighed as he fiddled with the cuff of his jacket, a nervous tick of his.
"Perhaps I was a bit... judgmental on how she approached the situation..."
He sighed. He did feel really bad for the argument. Especially since he did basically mocked her and called her foolish for who she was hanging out with. In a way, he was the fool. He was treating her like she was the child and he was the parent. And it was wrong of him. He sighed, standing up.
"I better go apologize to her."
With that, he made his way back to the hotel. He hoped that he would be forgiven.
Vox was currently in his limo, on the way to the hotel. After much back and forth between his emotions, he had decided that it was time that he told Elli the real truth on how he and Alastor met and how their rivalry started. It was the right thing to do after all. ...As well as maybe gain sympathy as well. After all it wasn't his fault that Alastor was so stuck in the past. He looked over at Velvet, who was accompanying him.
The Fashion/Social Media Overlord, was once again on her phone. She was typing away. Probably on Voxtagram or something. He hadn't been on a while as he was busy with work and trying to figure out the Elli situation. He had spent hours looking for ways to repair their relationship. One of the articles stated that being truthful and communication was the two main things for a relationship to work. This is what he needed to do.
The limo was spent in silence. He tried making conversation with Velvet, but she was so wrapped up in her phone that she barely acknowledge him. He sighed as he looked out the window. He could see that they were approaching the hotel. He looked over at Velvet who was giggling. He nudged her with his foot.
"Vel. We're at the hotel."
The doll demon looked up from her phone. Seeing that they were, she whooped.
"Yes! I'm finally going to meet your girlfriend!"
"She's not my girlfriend!"
She giggled as she climbed out of the car. He sighed as he followed her. He blinked in surprised when as they were about to enter Alastor was as well. He did his best not to make a snarky comment. Which the deer didn't mind to do so.
"And just when I thought my day couldn't get any worst. Here you are!"
"Well aren't you in a bad mood. You and Elli get into argument?"
"That's none of your concern."
"Ooh... sounds like a yes to me." Velvet giggled.
The stag stared down at her then turned his attention back to his rival.
"And why are you here?"
"I came to speak to Elli." The Media Overlord responded. He grinned at him. "After all, that is what friends do after all."
Alastor snorted then looked down at Velvet.
"And you?"
"Emotional support!" She grinned, started to hold up her phone to take a picture of him. "Can I take a picture of you?"
"I'm sorry Ms. Velvet, but no. I want nothing to do with the... inter-cobweb or whatever it is called."
"Internet." Vox corrected.
"Whatever."
The Radio Demon started to head towards the entrance. The Media and Social Media Overlords looked at each other and followed the deer inside. As the door was pushed opened, the heard shouting. Alastor's ears immediately perked up. His grin grew wider as at the potential drama that they were about to witness. He started to make his way towards the sound when Elli and Adam entered the lobby. It was evident that the drama was from them.
"You're being hypocritical Elli! And you know it!" Adam exclaimed.
"Ha!" She scoffed. "This comin' from Mista' Hypocrite himself!"
Everyone in the lobby had their attention on the Radio Demon's parents. The two were so wrapped up in their argument that they didn't notice that they were being watched. Elii went to move away only to be grabbed by Adam. He spun her around to face him.
"Will you stop bein' so damn difficult!?"
Seeing Adam grabbed Elli, made something snapped in Vox. He was brought back to their conversation on what Adam did to her. His growled, the lights flickering on and off from his anger. Before anyone could step in, he went over and sent a powerful punch into the older demon's face. Causing him to hit the ground. Adam groaned and rubbed his jaw. He looked up to see Vox looming over him. He gulped seeing the Overlord sparking electricity and the lights flickering from his rage.
"Don't you ever grab her like that again!" He snapped. "She told you that she wants nothing to do with you! And she has good a reason to after what you did to her! Speaking of, how DARE you do such a thing to her! Yea, I did a fuck ton of awful shit. But I would NEVER scoop that low to fucking raping someone because they rejected me! Get through your fucking skull! Elli and Alastor want NOTHING to do with you!"
Adam started to sputter. In anger and fear. But the Overlord continue.
"Stay the fuck away from Alastor and Elli or I will make sure suffer you end up in Double Hell."
Terrified, Adam nodded and fled from the hotel. The Media Overlord sent a warning shot of electricity at him, causing Adam to cry out as he was struck. Alastor was standing there like a literal deer in headlights. What the hell just happened!? Did Vox... stand up for his mother against his father!? What the actual hell!? Shrill static was starting to be emitted from him as he tried to process on what was going on.
Satisfied that Adam was gone, he turned his attention towards Elli. Realizing what he did, he rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. He hoped that she wasn't upset at him for losing his temper like that. He probably shouldn't have came.
"Uh... Elli, I'm... sorry for that outburst. I just saw him grab you and..." He sighed, unsure what to say. "I'll just go. It was probably a mistake to come here today."
Just as he was turning to leave, the doe-demon gripped his arm.
"Mr. Vox, wait."
The TV-headed demon looked back at her. Oh boy... was he in trouble? He hoped that she wasn't.
"Y-yes...?"
"I want ta thank ya. Fer puttin' Adam in his place fer me. It was a mighty kind thing ya did."
"O-Oh well... you're... my friend and he shouldn't have grabbed you like that."
"Well still. Thank ya. I'm currently a little busy ta day, but I would like ta thank ya. Ova' at de coffee shop in Cannibal Colony, say Friday? Afta' my shift wit' Rosie?"
Vox blinked in surprised. He couldn't believe it! Elli was asking him out on a date! Well... maybe it wasn't outright stated, but that's what it seemed like to him! A date! He was going to have a coffee date with Elli!
"I... yes! Of course! That's just perfect for me!"
The doe-demon chuckled.
"Then I'll see ya on Friday."
"I'll see you then."
Velvet couldn't help but giggled as she typing away on her phone. Vox and Elli were just so cute! She had taken pictures, and the video of Vox's rant and posted it online explaining the situation, adding a bunch of heart and kissy emoji's with the tag #Velli #Cutest Couple. Her grin got bigger as she saw people instantly commenting and liking her posts. The Velli ship was setting sail!
"Velvet, let's go." Vox told her.
"Sure thing Voxxie!"
She followed him out. Alastor was standing there with still stunned expression. What the fuck was happening!? This wasn't happening right? Vox did NOT just stand up for his mother! And she didn't offer him out for coffee as a thank you! He felt the world start spinning around him. Not wanting to make a fool out of himself, he vanished to his room. He couldn't do this right now. He needed to properly process this!
Adam was furious. How dare he. How dare he! How dare that TV-headed bastard humiliate him in front of Elli and Alastor! He was just trying to do what was expected of him! He was Alastor's father! Elli was his mother and the love of his life! Okay, so he lost his temper that night with Elli, but it worked out! They had Alastor! And if he wasn't dead, he would've married her and supported the both of them! Why couldn't everyone see that he was trying to step up?
"The son of a bitch!" He snarled, punching a wall.
Vox would pay for this! He didn't know how, but he would. He saw the way that Vox would look at Elli. No way was another suitor going to try and take her as a bride! He already got something that he never would. He at least had a child with Elli. That was something Vox would never have with her. He growled to himself. The Media Overlord had entered a dangerous game with him. He just needs to figure out a plan to take him out of the picture.
"Hey, you!"
Adam blinked and turned to see a pink limousine was pulled up next to him. Oh wow. He didn't even noticed it parked next to him. He gulped seeing the window as rolled down to show Overlord Valentino sitting in it. The door swung open.
"Get in," the Porn Overlord commanded.
Not wanting to piss off another Overlord that day, he did. Once the door was shut, the limo started driving again. He had no idea what Valentino wanted with him. There was no way that he was going to work for him. He already had a job and he wasn't going to be fooled into signing a contract with him.
"Uh... Hello Overlord Valentino...what... can I do for you?" The former LeBough heir asked.
"I saw you leaving the Princess' hotel. The hotel that Vox went into today." He blew out a puff of red smoke. "Now, as you may know, or you probably don't, but Vox and I have an on-again-off-again relationship. Now, we've been on a break for the last couple of months. But I have been trying to get back with him and he's being a goddamn pain in my ass."
Adam snorted.
"You 'nd me both. The mother of my child is actin' the same way. I've been tryin' ta get her ta understand that I am the man for her! We have a fucking child together!"
The moth nodded. It seems the both had a common goal. They wanted their former lover's attention.
"Voxxy fooling around with your wife?"
"Elli was never my wife. I had fancied her but we were neva' together."
Valentino found this interesting. So he wasn't married to Elli, but they still had Alastor. That was interesting. Bambi must've gotten a lot of shit for being born out of wedlock. He smiled at him. His gold tooth flashing. They both wanted something. Adam wanted to be with Elli and play happy family, and he wanted to be back with Vox. To him, this was a win-win deal.
"I have a plan that I think work for both of us."
The Louisiana man raised a brow up at him.
"What type of plan?"
The moth's grin widen. He leaned forward. It was time that they both got their exes back.
"Well, let me tell you..."
Vox has become Elli's shining night rescuing her from Adam's harassment! And in doing so, he has gotten a sorta date with Elli! Poor Alastor is unable to process on what just happened. None of this is making sense to him.
And oh snap! Valentino and Adam have met! And they're planning on doing something to Elli and Vox! What could they possibly be coming up with? Only time will tell.
Thank you everyone for reading! See you in the next chapter!
