Author's Note: Chapter twenty one is out! I hope you are enjoying the story so far, please leave your comments and suggestions!
Here is the key for this chapter;
Y/N: Your name
(Y/C): Your color.
Chapter 21: Coronation Night... Part 2
Gothall rested her arms against the back of your chair having finished you now elaborate and in your opinion overdone makeup and hair. But she and your mother, Lilith wanted you to look beyond stunning for your coronation tonight. Which still made you nervous. It was all happening so quickly and you never would have guessed in a million years that you would be royalty, let alone the new heir...
You stood up from your chair and like before wanted to go and see yourself in your closets full length mirror. You'd wonder if you would ever get used to these high heels, they made you feel unsteady and clunky. But you would have to... you needed to look your absolute best and that required grace on your part.
So you tried you best, even though you almost fell a couple of times trying to walk in a straight line. You'd get used to it... though you felt like you did better this morning than now... which made you let out a pained noise of desperation.
Going inside you walk in closet and turning towards your mirror, you gasped in awe. You just stood there, looking into the mirror, taking it all in. You looked beautiful... just beautiful... you'd never looked so good in your life, well... un-life...
You wore a (Y/C) full length dress. It was a lacy detailed rhinestone beaded sweetheart dress, the torso of the dress ended at the start of your hips in a sharp V. The long belled sleeves started at the sides of the bust, leaving a lot of your neck and chest exposed. The sleeves went past your hands in a V shape with a lacy beaded detail at the cuffs.
The skirt was very full and puffy overall. The inner skirt was silk, while the outer skirt was sparkly holographic tulle. At the bottom of the skirt of the dress was a beaded lace that mimicked the cuffs of your sleeves, but a whole lot wider. The back of the dress was let out and altered for your three sets of wings, which aesthetically helped frame your figure.
Your hair was similar in style to this morning, but was accentuated with a bit of sparkle and topped with a ruby and diamond gold jeweled hairpiece in the back. You didn't want to appear to overdressed, but that was hard to accomplish with your ruby/diamond gold coronation jewelry, minus the tiara/crown as well as the addition to your dress and make up.
'Oh well... I got to be flashy.' you thought with a low chuckle escaping your lips.And to top it off, your claws where done up in a black holographic sparkle with a rhinestone in the middle of each claw, mimicking your high heels in style.
You did a twirl and giggled, you looked absolutely beautiful. But your nerves for tonight's event started to settle in over you again, making you cringe at yourself in the mirror.
You shook your head, trying to clear your thoughts. Making yourself think of anything else 'Alastor! He had wanted to see me... duh.' the realization somewhat distracted you from your anxiety, so you left your walk in closet to rejoin your mother and Gothall in your bedroom.
You put on a brave face and a smile as you walked out. Your mother eyes look dreamily at you along with Gothall "We did a bang up job, Gothall!" Lilith said to the shorter woman with a broad smile.
You laughed "Let's go find Alastor, he wanted me to come find him when we were done here." you said, walking clunkily to the door, while Gothall grabbed your dresses train. You took in a deep breath and opened the door, trying to steady yourself and walk with confidence.
You eventually got better at walking in the high heels that you begrudgingly wore, with the help of the long twisting hallways from your room to the foyer and then down to your fathers office.
Alastor was sipping tea with your dad, his long legs crossed and his hands clasped together in his lap. They seemed to be getting along... mostly. Or at least you hoped...
Hopefully, Alastor would eventually forgive your dad and mother... and he seemed to be trying from what you could tell. Though for you, you didn't blame your parents, you blamed your "grandfather" and his need for perfection and purity, that made him blind to his own corruption.
Alastor turned around in his seat and for a second you could have sworn his eyes bugged out a little and for once he didn't have a smile on his face... though a charming smile quickly began to form soon enough.
"You are truly stunning my darling! Everyone will be jealous of you!" he said enthusiastically, his smile forming into a sincere one with the crinkling of his eyes.
Your father smiled at you from his desk, his hand clasped around Niffty's torso in a loving manner, with his legs crossed, similar to Alastor's. Niffty looked all dolled up in a white silky puffy dress with rhinestone beading in the bodice. Her hair was done up and she wore a golden diamond filled tiara.
Niffty jumped out of his arms and ran over to Alastor, who immediately picked her up in his arms. Your attention turned back to your dad, Lucifer who looked tired and agitated despite his smile. Today must have been hard, who knew who he had to contact and deal with for your coronation and wedding.
A Chill suddenly went up your spine and a unsettling feeling in the pit of your stomach settled in, making you feel sick to your stomach. Something or someone dangerous had entered the castle, though that couldn't be right... Lucian couldn't enter these castle walls, he should have no way through let alone anything to tether him... not anymore?
Just as quickly as the gut wrenching feeling came, it left. Leaving you troubled, but no longer panicked. Maybe he was kicked from Vaggie's body? If your previous hunch was right. He couldn't stay in your sisters lover's body with the protections on the castle.
That's what it had to be, you hoped. You looked up to Alastor, who looked just as paranoid and panicked as you, still holding Niffty in his arms, but just like you he seemed to relax a little as that gut wrenching feeling left.
You didn't have long to contemplate though, a knocking on the door of your father's office made you jump. Startled, you looked towards the doors along with your father, who sat up in his chair with a creaking sound "Enter." he said with booming, but tired voice.
Bastian came through the double doors "My lords and Lady's, I've been informed of Princess Charlies return along with Lady Vaggie's, as well as a group of Charlies friends from the hotel and the royal guards." a grin was forming on his face before he continued "we will get Charlie, Vaggie and the others ready for tonight's coronation." Bastian said with a deep bow, his arm bent at his waist.
Alastor put Niffty down and told her to go play with grandpa Lucy, she nodded and ran back to your dad. Lilith walked past you and over to your dad and kissing him on the head, talking to both him and Niffty as you turned back towards the door to your father's office.
(Lucien's POV)
For Hell, the castle before me looked quite impressive, looming far above me, reaching for the heavens it would never be granted. Though I saw the castle before, I didn't really take the time to look at it.
The limousine rode through the grand golden pearly gates of the castle. Which made me scoff at their poor imitation of heavens gates, which were much more grand. It was a good thing we got here so quick... I was starting to get impatient. The need to see her again was overriding my senses. Making me feel crazy with need and want.
The limousine stopped and I got out with Charlie and the rest of the hotel staff... I was overjoyed that I was about to enter the castle! I was finally going to get her out of their sinful clawing hands and have what I desired the most!
I walked up towards the doors and was greeted by a man... yes, that's right his name was Bastian? He looked like a mockery of an angel... I held back a sneer as the servant then led the five... well technically the six of us through the large ornate double doors. The guards that accompanied us stayed back, though.
I wonder why? Despite this, I drew my attention to the foyer. I was only able to see the beginnings of the foyer before I felt myself being forcefully expelled out of Vaggie's body...
I didn't have time to think before there was suddenly an overwhelming wrenching pain that rippled throughout my body, making me double over in in blinding agony. Just what did they have protecting that castle?! What wards did I have to break or work around?
I looked around me and growled in frustration. I was back in my room up in heaven, in the house I was granted to by God, made for me and my beloved that I would soon have. No matter what I had to do... she would be mine!
It would take time, but God had to know how... or all I needed was some type of tether around my own body, not Vaggie's or anyone else's. I did not want to be expelled from a body like that again... if only I had that necklace Alastor stole from me...
And when the time came... all I had to do was look like a random demon noble of some type... they wouldn't be able to tell me apart from the crowd then... though coming to Hell physically and not through projection would be hard to accomplish and to do it without notice... or should I try?... no... would God even allow that?
(Vaggie's POV)
Just when I felt hopeless and trapped forever in a cage of my own body, unable to call out for help, I was suddenly free from my possession. It was as if someone had lifted a veil from my vision. I could see and think clearly again, truly able take in my environment once more! Though... what had happened?... everything was so foggy...
I looked to towards Charlie standing a couple of steps in front of me, wanting to tell her what happened, but Bastian came back before I could utter a single word wise to her about what I had endured. Even through all the haze I could tell that she knew something was off, but... did she really notice or was it wishful thinking on my part?
"Hey, toots? You okay there?" Angels voice startled me, did the gang from the hotel come to? And what were we doing here anyway? All I know is vaguely remembering something about a coronation... oh Y/N!
"Yeah... Angel, I just kinda feel out of it. No worries..." I mumbled sluggishly, turning around and looking up to his confused face. Then I saw Husk standing behind him, who also seemed worried. That was out of character for him...
I turned back towards my beloved at the same time she did, flashing me a gentle and pure smile. A smile I absolutely adorned, taking my hand in hers "I'm glad your back to yourself, my love." Charlie whispered, while caressing my cheek with her hand. With her voice and touch all the fear and stress vanished. Her love could get me through anything...
(Your POV)
You left your fathers office with Bastian, trailing behind him to wait for Alastor to catch up to you. You needed to see if Vaggie and Charlie were okay and to see if Lucian was truly gone...
Alastor followed behind you at a leisure pace, but then suddenly he began walk faster, his long legs easily reaching you, wrapping his arms around you waist possessively, stopping you in your tracks.
"I'm sure your right about what happened to Vaggie. But don't worry, It's feels okay to me now, I'm not feeling his presence here anymore." he inhaled deeply and sighed "by the way, let's just leave them alone for now. I think Vaggie and Charlie need to calm down and relax before we bombard them with any questions. And Bastian can take care of the others."
Alastor nuzzled your neck gently with his nose and mouth. Making you moan softly at the sensation he was causing you and making your cheeks feel flushed with heat.
His concern for Vaggie and your sister was a little out of character, but he has been a little more gentle recently. Like you were a calming balm to his mind. The thought made your lips curl into a smile, he would come back to his old self someday, letting go of all the hell that has since transpired.
Though Alastor had helped calm you down a little. You couldn't help, but be worried about them both. You had a feeling Lucien was someone to truly be cautious of, not that you weren't already.
You hoped Vaggie was okay, It seemed like Lucien had complete control of her in the Limousine... It made you shudder at the thought of her being trapped inside her own body being unable to move... to cry out for help. You had to have faith that it would sort itself out, she would tell you about it later when she was ready.
Bastian left through the doorway at the end of the hall before you could tell him to go on without you and Alastor. But he seemed to get the picture as he turned to see if you were behind him, seeing Alastor holding you. He waived his hand at you both and left quickly through the doors.
꧁•─────•°•Later that Night•°•─────•꧂
Your stomach was in knots, twisting and turning with anxiety as you watched from the upstairs of the foyer. Seeing so many noble demons, Overlords and Princes waltzing through the ornate double doors of the castle.
You just wanted to forget tonight and just melt away into the shadows. You didn't want to do this, but you had to and hopefully it would be done and over faster than not.
Alastor came behind you and held you in his arms in a comforting gesture, squeezing you gently. His warm breath fanned against your neck as he rested his head on your shoulder
"You will do great tonight! And you look so good! Just smile, your never fully dressed without one!" he said in soft and deep voice.
You could feel him smile against your shoulder, making you smile despite your nerves. He was right, thinking negatively never got you anywhere even though you had a very short life and limited experience, you knew this to be true.
You heard several sets of soft clicking footsteps against the tiled floor behind you. You assume that it must have been your sister and Vaggie. They must of gotten done getting ready. Though there did also sound like their was several sets of heavier footsteps now as well.
Charlie came over and laid her hand on your cheek gently in a comforting manner, wearing a soft smile on her face "You look stunning! Don't worry, their all stuffy pricks, anyway. Just picture them all naked!" Charlie said with her smile turning into a mischievous one.
You snorted at her, she was right. If you got to overwhelmed, you could just picture them all naked... with that thought you laugh loudly. Which also made Alastor laugh, his body rumbling against yours.
Alastor let go of you, letting you turn towards your sister, Vaggie and the others. Picking up Niffty in turn. You noticed someone you didn't recognize, standing in with the others from the hotel. Charlie noticed your confused expression.
"Oh, yes! I forgot to introduce to you, Baxter! He's one of our father's scientists and inventors. He works in the hotel's basement." Charlie said with a wide smile spreading across her face. Baxter craned his neck to look up at you, bowing deeply "It's nice to meet you, my princess!" he said with a sharp toothy smile.
You held your hand out your hand towards Baxter, he took your hand gently into his smaller one and gave it a gentle shake and quickly let go "It's nice to meet you as well, so you work for my father? It's neat your a scientist and inventor!" you said with a bright smile.
Looking down at him, you noticed started to suddenly look shy "Yes, my princess, I am... and thank you..." Baxter scratched the back of his head and looked down away from you with a slight anxious smile.
You noticed that Baxter and the rest of the hotel staff were all dressed up and looking rather snazzy. A smile blossomed on your face, making you turn towards your sister and Vaggie, wanting to really take in what they were wearing.
Both your sister and Vaggie looked wonderful in their long flowing red floor length ball gowns, your sister wearing a beautiful gold ruby/diamond filled tiara and Vaggie wearing a silver diamond filled tiara. They didn't dress to overshadow you. Just enough to draw a lot of looks their way.
You looked towards the boys and saw that they had on all black tuxedo's, looking very snazzy. You looked down to see Baxter, the man you just met. He was small, but still pulled off his black tuxedo very well. To you, he didn't seem like the type of guy who would like wearing suits or for that matter going out to such events.
Angel on the other hand looked like he was in his element in a black tuxedo, looking like a mobster, you thought he would pull out a gun at any moment with one of his many arms. You wondered who he was when he was alive.
Husk on the other hand looked like a dealer at a casino, but with a suit jacket to boot... and the fact that he was actually wearing clothing... and who was he, when he was alive? You have to ask all of them, when the time was right. That is if they would indulge you.
You caught some movement out of the corner of your eye, causing you to look down the long hallway. Lucifer and Lilith came quickly towards you and the group, their footsteps silent. Your mother looking just stunning in her white, gold and red ballgown, your father wearing a matching suit. Both wearing their crowns, with jeweled scepters in their hands.
You turned around and looked up at Alastor, finally taking in what he was wearing. He was also looking stunning, matching your dress with his classy suit and shoe's, making you smile. You loved that you both matched one another and that your parents match each other as well.
You walked to the railing, looking down once again to the entrance of the castle, seeing the last Prince enter with their family. They looked familiar to you, making you squint your eyes at him.
He was a Goetia, a tall owl bird like man. No.. wait... that must be... Stolas! And that must be his wife. She was a swan like, very pretty and stood tall next to him. Her facial expression was riddle with a snooty, all to important for you scowl.
Your face scrunched up in disgust at her. Then you saw what must have been her and Stolas's daughter, trailing behind them. She looked like she didn't want to be there and that she could care less what was happening. She must be a teenager, you guessed. You remember your faze as one yourself...
You then noticed the Imps and other guard they had with them. Like they needed guards here. This castle was a fortress. It was very safe, despite what happened recently. The memory making you shudder despite yourself.
Bastian seemed to emerged from the very shadow's of the long hallway, coughing loudly and making everyone turn towards him "My lords and Lady's, please come this way." he said, gesturing towards a wall that must lead to some secret passage, or so you thought.
He touched the wall in a strange, but mesmerizing pattern, making the wall click in a startling pattern itself as it opened to reveal a long gray stone hallway. You and your group entered the long and somewhat wide hallway as the door closed behind you in the same clicking pattern.
It didn't take to long for you and your group to come to a set of stairs that looked like they would never end. And it did seemed like forever before you reached the end of them, proving you right.
Bastian then pulled a lever on the wall to reveal another door that led to the once dusty room with the portraits, though it was no longer dusty inside and rather clean 'So they must have everybody meeting in the throne room for tonight's coronation... makes sense.'
The room seemed small and cramped with all of your family and the others from the hotel now inside of it. Your dad, Lucifer went first and then your mother, Lilith. Then Charlie,Vaggie and Niffty, along with the others from the hotel trailing quietly behind them and dispersing into the crowd.
Alastor looped his arm around yours and waited for your father to start his speech. Bastian standing by the doorway, seeming to wait to give you both the signal to enter.
"Lady's and Gentlemen, we have gathered here today, on this very special day! Of my long lost first borns birthday to welcome her back officially into the Royal Family..." he paused, his voice booming throughout the large room before continuing.
"Lilith and I, along with my second born daughter, Charlie have found her again thanks to an old dear friend of ours, Alastor. She was tragically killed by those blasted infernal "Angels" for unknown reasons during a purge long long ago, but now she has come back to us! Truly a miracle! Help me welcome my and Lilith's first born and new heir, everyone!" His voice boomed again.
Your looked horrified at the prospect of facing all those people, but took in a deep calming breath, walking out with Alastor by your side. You made yourself smile wide, your fangs glinting off the lighting of the throne room.
You quickly looked up through the dome glass ceiling to see all the stars shining down on you and all who were present, giving you hope and filling you with a sense of majesty, despite your anxiety.
You looked ahead of yourself and gulped, there was so many demons in the throne room, making the spacious room seem somewhat small now... and that was an accomplishment... your dad gestured towards you with a genuine smile, his eyes filled with pride and love. Your mother stood close to him, turning to look at you with the same look dancing across her face and in her eyes.
You continued towards your father, mother, Charlie,Vaggie and Niffty. With Alastor bending over to give you a soft peck on the cheek. You and Alastor stopped in front of the thrones, the crowd of demons applauding loudly with hushed whispers towards the end.
"Give a warm welcome to my first born daughter Y/N Morningstar!" Lucifer said with a prideful booming voice. You then bowed with as much grace as you could muster, giving the crowd a soft, but commanding smile. They again erupted into another applause, many of them smiling back at you. Though some gave you a more sinister smile... making you suppress a shudder.
"Y/N, please bow down in front of me and receive this crown as your birth right as our kingdom's new heir." Lucifer said in front of the large crowd of noble demons, who unnervingly stared towards you.
You left Alastor's side and stood in front of your father. Smiling at him as you bowed down, your knees cold against the marble. You leaned your head slightly forward, closing your eyes. A heavy weight was placed on your head in between your horns, fitting perfectly.
"Now, take this scepter" Lucifer's deep voice rumbled with pride as you opened your eyes and saw a bejeweled scepter on a blood red and gold decorated pillow. You picked up the heavy wand with both hands "Stand now and face your loyal subjects with pride, princess Y/N!"
You stood up and turned to face the crowd behind you, finally noticing all the cameras trained on you, the media and paparazzi that stood on either the sides of the grand room. Talking towards their cameras and snapping thousands of photos a minute. You tried not to cringe and keep a perfect and prideful smile plastered on your face.
After a while you turned to see Alastor walking forward with his smile somewhat unusual, unnaturally large and somewhat frightful. He snaked his long arm around your waist possessively.
He coughed loudly, the room suddenly going silent "I have an announcement for you all in Hell, so listen closely... I am Alastor The Radio Demon and betrothed to your new princess; Y/N Morningstar..."
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