Aftermath from what had gone down and trying to sort out what has happened, and everyone is trying to figure out what the heck that damned imp assassin wants, and they all want answers and to make sure this little dumb ass son of a bitch is no longer a threat to them. So, enjoy reading this new chapter folks!

Helluva Loud Adventures.
"After the Strike-R!"

(August 24. The Sinner Sister's Hideout.)

This is where the group have come to have a meeting, and the sole reason is to steer clear in case Striker in hell might hear what they are talking about, then Athena asks. "Wait, what about I.M.P Building? Delilah is still in there, right?"

Moxxie speaks. "Yes, she is. But the tower is heavily fortified and the owner if Velvet of course, and that means that he cannot attack it when there is only one person within who doesn't seem to be his priority target, he would strike when we are inside. Delilah is fine, and the tower is modified with defenses."

"Yeah!" cheered Blitzo. "That asshole can't touch the fucking place, but now back to the real talk. Smart sinner, what the fuck do you know about what Striker might be up to and who his clients are?"

Tannins sighs and she puts her findings on main screen. "Nothing, I have been tracking down anyone who would have hired Striker to assassinate you three, but nothing has come through, but there might be some guesses to whom would hire such an assassin. I am going to deal with that later, but that would mean I would need to put the..."

"No" replied Lincoln. "Focus on the gateway and finishing it, perhaps when we are done with that guardian, we raid what he has and use it against those who want us dead. For the meantime, I don't think returning to hell is such a good idea. We cannot risk getting attacked again, or endangering others whom we hold dear, Striker might use the others for leverage."

Tannins nods, and then Lincoln looks to the others. "The rest of us... Keep clear of hell, we go there unless we are all there and armed and prepared and with Vark too. He has damn good senses, and can track down foes with ease. We just... Need to be careful guys."

The others understand, and this gives Moxxie the idea that they will need another meeting, because he fears that there might be some deadly moment where Striker attacks them, here in Royal Woods, because they do recall that he did try that once and they chased after him too.

As they all walk away, Loona looks to her son and she speaks. "Lincoln, it's gonna be alright. We're gonna take down Striker and then show him no mercy when we interrogate him if we are to know on who the fucked hired him. We'll be bathing in their blood."

"Yeah bro" replied Luna. "Just calm down, and chill little brother. We'll take him down and his clients, recall that Charlie is gonna talk to her dad Lucifer about this and he might find out where Striker is and when he does know, then we can hit the little stupid assassin where it fucking hurts."

Lincoln sighs. "I know, I just... I really want that imp dead."

Loona pulls her kids close to her. "He will be dead kids, we just need to be patient." they then walk towards the portal, and it leads them back home, and yet Loona still feels concerned, she doesn't wanna lose her kids, and she is pissed off and seeks one thing... the death of Striker, and his clients.

But then she recalls what her son spoke. 'Lincoln, fighting that man... Might not go so well, and he might do more damage if we fight them. Perhaps, we could settle things and then we can... Get their help, I don't wanna have my kids fight and deal with whoever wants them dead, or alive... I can't lose them.'

(Lucifer's Palace.)

Charlie is speaking with her father, and she is not alone. Alongside her are Vaggie, Lori and Leni and they have told him about what had gone down the other day, and they need to know on what he has planned, since the crew of I.M.P are his associates, and have a powerful future to perhaps keep balance and order amongst the overlords who question Lucifer's rule.

Lucifer looks out the window. "You have made the right choice in contacting me of this issue, and I can assure you all that I shall not let this be tolerated. That child and his sister have a bright and powerful future, they would be the key to keeping the order in line within the city and possibly to the ten rings."

"I have seen their potential and their strength and power to defend those whom they hold close and dear, and it would be wise to let them use such force and superiority to secure the many lands in hell and keep them from falling into another war, and that is something I wouldn't risk to happen again."

"We are aware of that, sir" replied Vaggie. "New sinners keep popping up and many are trying to become overlords and possibly fill the power vacuum that was once belonging to Valentino and Vox, and you do have a point."

Lori then asks. "Grandpa, do you have any clue on who would have hired that imp assassin?"

"Also, is there any chances that he might use the others as leverage?" asked Leni.

Lucifer thinks about those words. "That makes sense and is in a way true. But we have yet to find him and I have already placed a very fine and large bounty on his wretched head. An imp such as that squandering his talents for something as hunting down my allies... I haven't seen that in over 2 decades, and my allies back then were killed by such assassins."

"Yeah, I recall that one" replied Charlie. "So, when you do find out where Striker is, then we can track down on who hired him, right?"

Lucifer nods. "Yes, that is my plan. Yet, I believe that the ones who hired Striker could be some old enemies of yours, and I have this ominous feeling that the Von Eldritch are behind such actions, that's just a small guess or a hunch as you would say it."

Charlie hisses and growls. "Seviathan and Helsa Von Eldritch." Even Vaggie is pissed off, and Lori and Leni both know what this means, but then Charlie calms down. "Well, if it is them. Then, I doubt we should even allow them to be around!"

This makes them gasp. "Charlie, are you okay?"

"Dearest daughter, is there a problem?" asked Lucifer, he never thought that he would ever hear Charlie speak like that.

Charlie calms down and then she speaks. "Sorry guys, just... When it is the Von Eldritch involved, then it is so fucking personal. I have those two, a lot."

"You and me both my dear" replied Lucifer, and he goes over and stands in front of the girls. "Listen to me, return to the hotel and continue with what you do, and I will make sure that whatever knowledge is found, then we shall share it with the Silva Hounds and the rest of you, and then we can sort out the end of that imp assassin and his clients."

They liked this idea, and then Charlie, Lori and Leni embrace Lucifer, and he returns the hug towards them. He doesn't wanna lose them to whatever Striker might have, because he knows that imp will try and use others to get what he seeks and he shall not allow such actions. Then he sees Vaggie standing by herself and smiling at this moment. "Vagatha, come closer."

Vaggie is startled. "Wait, what? No, you're the lord of hell, and I don't wish to..." Charlie frags her over, and she too is now part of this group hug. "Oh, oh wow. I am now part of..." She then feels another set of arms hug them, and they belong to Lilith. "Alrighty then, this is... This is something I didn't see coming."

Lilith chuckles. "No one can see everything coming, dear Vaggie." Lucifer feels proud and calm from this and deep down he wants to hunt this imp and strangle him to death, because he will not let Striker get the Silva Hounds or harm anyone else, such as his family.

"To be continued in the next chapter folks!"

A/N: Looks like things will be a rough one since Striker is on their trail, and they need to be careful and glad that Lucifer is also on their side with this plan to find and destroy Striker and his clients, whoever they are. I hope you all enjoyed reading this new chapter folks!
Date made: 6/22/22.