I got inspired by my favorite song from The Greatest Showman, The Other Side along with this video of Alastor and Angel singing the song but the lyrics matched them. So, I used the lyrics from the original song and from the video. The video is called Hell's Other Side
After Angel's near brush with death by Valentino, he was put on imminent bedrest by Charlie's orders. It was no fun being bedridden; Angel couldn't move too much, or the stitches would pop out, and two of his arms were in casts which were the ones that he used to eat, write, and apply his makeup with. Nifty would bring Angel his food to his room, so Angel didn't need to make the trip downstairs. Charlie and Vaggie would sometimes pop over to check up on Angel. Husker hardly comes up to Angel's room; it always ends with Angel playfully fake flirting with Husker. Alastor never came up to check on Angel; those two demons fight worse than cats and dogs.
Alastor was more focused on running the hotel than his feelings. Angel somehow managed to worm his way into the Radio Demons' heart. When his shadow reported to Alastor about the Valentino incident, something inside Alastor made him want to skin that pompous pimp alive. The guy would sometimes head over to Kara's club for drinks and a distraction from all of his emotions. He was a powerful demon who was a cannibal in his other life, he wasn't supposed to catch feelings. And yet, Angel Dust seemed to have captured his heart. Alastor continued to drink away his feelings.
Kara hadn't seen Angel after that night. She didn't blame him; Angel was still mad at her for pulling that stunt and getting him out of the studio without Val's permission. But he was also angry at Kara for keeping the fact that she was an Overlord herself. Angel stayed curled up in bed until he had an unexpected visitor, Kara. "What do I owe the pleasure of seeing Ms. Melody?" Angel asked, teasing.
"Angel, I get it. You're still mad that I showed up at the studio…"
"You left out one key detail, toots." Angel interrupted, "The fact that you're an Overlord?"
"Ok, I deserve that. But I was going to tell you about my power, one day." Kara stated. "I just don't like to abuse my powers. Look, Angel, what Valentino is doing to you… It's inhuman. He treats you like a plaything and drains you dry because of money."
Angel didn't say anything; instead, he walked over to his dresser and grabbed a cigarette with one of his non-bandaged hands. He had trouble trying to get the lighter, but Kara grabbed the lighter, and then she snatched the cigarette from Angel. Angel got annoyed and tried to get it back, but Kara had already pocketed the lighter and tossed the cigarette in the trash. She told Angel that he wasn't going to sit around drowning his pain with cigarettes, she was taking Angel out for the night. Angel told her that Charlie put him on bed rest until his wounds healed. She gave Angel a smirk before she snapped her fingers, and the stitches and bandages were gone.
"Wait, how…?" Angel started to say.
"So how about that drink?" Kara asked.
Angel reluctantly agreed to go out; he quickly got dressed and put on a little bit of makeup before walking out of his room with Kara. Angel wore light makeup, his classic heel boots, and his classic suit. Just as the two of them were about to leave, Alastor popped out of the shadows. He startled the both of them, but he also told Angel that he had a proposition for him. He wanted Angel to sign his soul over to him in exchange for protection. Angel doubles over in laughter; Alastor is willing to help protect him against Valentino. Angel immediately turned down Alastor's offer saying that he wasn't buying it for a second.
Kara asked Angel to wait in her car while she talked with Alastor for a moment. Angel waited outside; when he was out the door, Kara whacked Alastor across the arm. "Seriously, Alastor?!" she shouted, "Angel is not going to make a deal with the Radio Demon!"
"What? I can't do something nice for Angel?" Alastor stated.
Alastor doing something nice for someone without any strings attached, which was weird to Kara. At least until she pieced together why Alastor was trying to be nice to Angel, he was falling for Angel. Kara smirked at Alastor who was embarrassed. "You like Angel!" she said in a sing-song tone.
Alastor's face flushed as red as his suit, "Will you stop that?!" Alastor shouted.
"Who would have thought the big bad Radio Demon would have a heart?" Kara teased.
"Cut that out or I will cut off your tongue and feed it to my shadows!" Alastor threatened.
"Ok, ok. I'll stop." Kara stated before heading out the door.
Kara got into her car then she drove Angel to her favorite bar for a fun night out. They got out of the car and walked into the bar. Kara ordered a round of shots for both of them. Angel was surprised that Kara had ordered a round of shots for the two of them, he thought she never liked alcoholic drinks. Kara told Angel that she would allow herself to cut loose once and a while for a night out with friends. Kara apologized to Angel for keeping her Overlord powers a secret. Kara did tell Angel that she had the power to make deals with sinners, but she doesn't force them into a deal.
"You can imagine how hard working for Val can be," Angel stated, before finishing his drink.
"Exactly. So, I'm offering you a deal." Kara said, sipping the last of her drink. "Come work at my club and in exchange I can protect you from Valentino and I can pay you more than that asshole can."
Angel scoffed at Kara as the bartender refilled their drinks. "Are you serious?" he asked.
"Mm-hmm. No strings attached." Kara stated.
Both of them gulped down their drinks. "Sorry, doll. I can't just run off and join your club." Angel stated.
"Why not? Sounds better than sucking that pompous moth's dick the whole time." Kara said.
"You do understand that Val doesn't like giving up his favorite plaything. It'll cost me my life." Angel said then pushed his glass to the side.
"You're right it might cost you everything." Kara stated as she pushed Angel's drink back to him, "But on the other hand, you just might find yourself a free man."
Music started to play as the two of them sipped their drinks and then clinked the cup on the table with the beat. Kara started to sing.
Right here, right now, I put the offer out
I don't wanna chase you down but I know you see it
Kara pulled out a contract for Angel.
You sign with me, and I can cut you free
Out of the slavery and walls you keep in
Kara tapped on the bar table to get the bartender to pass down the bottle of booze for her to pour more into their cups.
So trade that typical for somethin' colorful
And if it's crazy, live a little crazy
You can play it sensible, a king of conventional
Or you can risk it all and see
Kara turned Angel's stool around.
Don't you wanna get away
From that same old deal, you gotta pay
'Cause I got what you need so come with me and take the ride
It'll take you to the other side
Kara got onto one of the tables and started dancing on top of it.
'Cause you can do like you do or you can do like me
Stay in the cage or you'll finally take the key
She got off the table and went to Angel who was smirking.
Oh, damn, suddenly you're free to fly
It'll take you to the other side
Angel decided to cut in.
Okay, my friend, you think I'm just a toy?
I hate to tell you but it just ain't that way
Angel got up from his seat.
So thanks, but no, I think I'm good to go
'Cause I quite enjoy the life you say makes me pay
Angel drank his booze and then looked at Kara.
And now you're offering to end my suffering
You're onto somethin', really, it's somethin'
But even if I'd want, help me? No, you won't
I'm right here where I wanna stay
Angel walks around Kara, dancing.
Don't you know that I'm okay?
With the sinful sex and all this play,
'Cause I got what I need and I don't wanna take the ride
I don't need to see the other side
Angel climbs up the bar table and dances across it.
So go and do like you do, I'm good to do like me
Ain't in a cage so I don't need to take the key
Oh, damn, can't you see I'm doin' fine?
He gets off the table and then sits down, grabbing a cigarette.
I don't need to see the other side
Kara sat down beside Angel.
Now is this really how you like to spend your days?
Used and abused at all the parties and plays?
Angel smoked his cigarette and then turned to Kara.
If I were mixed up with you, he'd have no mercy on me,
I just end up worse why can't you just leave me be?
Kara took the cigarette out of Angel's hand and then put it out.
But you would finally live a little, finally, laugh a little
Just let me give you the freedom to dream
And I can bring you up, you'll be no plaything
Take your walls and start 'em breakin'
Now that's a deal that seems worth taking
But I guess I'll leave that up to you
Angel watched as Kara got up from her chair. He thought about her deal then he shook his head and then faced Kara to talk about the conditions of the deal.
Well, it's intriguing, but I feel like I'd be exposed,
So, what protection from that asshole do you propose?
Kara looked at Angel.
Fair enough, you'd want a safe house and a cover,
Why not just run away, it's not like he's your lover.
Angel scoffed at Kara's little jest.
If it was just that easy, don't you think I'd be gone?
Kara got closer to Angel.
Oh, I'm just messing with you, join me and you're free by dawn!
Angel and Kara go back and forth.
Prove it.
Don't test me.
Kara!
Angel…
Fine!
"All right, give me that," Angel said.
Kara handed the contract over to Angel which stated that he would be under her protection from Valentino and any other threats. Angel signed the contract and then handed it back to Kara. "You won't regret it," Kara stated.
They shook hands then they started singing and dancing.
Don't you wanna get away?
To a whole new part, you're gonna play?
'Cause I got what you need so come with me and take the ride
To the other side
Angel and Kara were having the time of their life.
So we can do like I do, so if you do like me
Forget the cage 'cause we know how to make the key
Oh, damn, suddenly we're free to fly
We're goin' to the other side
They went back and forth with the song.
So, if you do like I do (To the other side)
So, if you do like me (We're goin' to the other side)
'Cause if we do, we're goin' to the other side
We're goin' to the other side
After their little outing, Kara took Angel back to the hotel. Angel had a little too much to drink and he was a little drunk. Kara helped Angel back into the hotel; they were only halfway up the stairs when Angel collapsed onto the steps. "Next time, I'm lightening up on the booze for you, Angel," Kara muttered as she continued to drag Angel upstairs.
"No. I want more." Angel whined, drunk.
She managed to help get to the top of the stairs with Angel. She was dragging Angel's body across the floor, trying to get him back to his room when Alastor appeared in front of them. Kara shrieked, "Alastor! We have got to get you a bell if you're going to pop out of nowhere like that."
"Apologies for the intrusion, I saw you struggling with Angel and I figured I could help you out there," Alastor stated.
Kara smirked at Alastor then she let Alastor hold Angel by the side. She coughed at Alastor and gestured to him that he needed to carry Angel to his room and not drag him. Alastor shot a glare at her as he picked Angel up in his arms, bridal style. "Satisfied?" he asked, annoyed.
"Very. Have a nice night, boys." Kara said before leaving the two of them alone.
"Smiles… Hi." Angel said, still drunk.
Alastor rolled his eyes as he brought Angel back to his room. When Alastor opened the door to Angel's room, he made sure that no one was watching. He did not want demons to think that he had gone soft. He put Angel onto the bed and then he snapped his fingers and changed Angel into silky pink and white pajamas. Angel groaned in his sleep as Alastor started to walk out of the room. Suddenly, he felt someone grab his arm, he turned around to see Angel holding his arm and looking at him with pleading eyes. Alator's eyes twitched; he hated being touched by anyone. "Stay with me, Al?" Angel begged.
Before Alastor could even get a word out, Angel pulled him onto the bed, and then he snuggled up close to Alastor. Alastor tried to move but Angel was clinging onto him like a koala cub. Alastor was taken by the sound of sleep, and he stayed in the bed side by side with Angel.
