Chapter Twelve: Epilogue

Disclaimer: See Chapter One

Hey, everyone. I know I am crazy, I just posted last chapter yesterday and here we are, the finale. I had the itch and I wanted to see this story done, as it did as I wanted it to, gave me my spark back, and for that I will be grateful.

Enjoy this one last hurrah.

On with the show:

It was over, finally over. The great evil was gone and Lucifer was now a single man. By some miracle, or by his father's intervention, the defending commanders survived the onslaught of the traitor forces. As Lucifer looked over the Lobby of the Hotel, he saw multiple of them just collapsed on the floor from exhaustion or drunk, or both in the case of Angel Dust and Husk. he had to admit, it was an earned state, and he felt like doing it himself.

He saw the last three remaining Overlords over on the couches. Carmilla had her daughters' heads pressed into her chest, just like he had held his kids the night before. Zestial had his cloak around them to comfort them. Rosie was nearby with Alastor and Niffty next to her. Despite hating the Radio Demon for what he did to his angel daughter, Lucifer had to admit he had proven himself useful enough to let live during the battle.

Now that he had a moment to think, he felt the weight of something in his pocket, and he remembered that Uriel had slipped something into his pocket when his brothers showed up with the Angelic army. He reached into that pocket and he pulled out a small red box. He opened it and saw what it was. So that is what kept them. He looked over at his brother for confirmation, who nodded at him. He put the box back into his jacket pocket to deal with later.

He sat down across from Carmilla and Zestial, Sera and his Daughters came up and they helped each other as well, just glad they all survived intact. Lucifer's eyes closed in a bit of relief and contentment. He had his family, the only family he needed.

Once Raphael was satisfied that the wounded were taken care of, he told his brothers and father that they could get something to eat now. Lucifer and Charlie left the Hotel in Angel Dust and Carmilla's care while the Morningstar family left for the Hell Royal Palace.

Hell Royal Palace Kitchen

Together, Lucifer and God made breakfast. Lucifer focused on making pancakes and Dad made the sides. As father and son cooked breakfast for the twelve of them, Lucifer had to laugh as he saw his dad cook the bacon. God smirked at him, knowing what he was laughing about. "Did you lie to humanity about that?"

"Yes and no. No in the sense that pigs are definitely not clean animals as I would say, meaning that they willingly roll around in filth, but also yes as I partially wanted all the pork for myself and Heaven." Lucifer shook his head with a smile on his face. Lucifer had memories of Dad making pork tenderloin and other dishes, before he had heard about the rules from some sinners about it. "Shellfish?"

"I personally just don't like the taste, but it's nothing worth damning someone for," his father said. He remembered that one of the prophets said that no food on their own could make one unclean, which was true, he just wanted to keep some of the best for Heaven.

With breakfast made and served, the twelve of them got seated around the dining room table. As they did, Lucifer almost immediately took his usual spot at the head of the table out of habit, before realizing that he should ask his dad if he wanted it.

"Dad, you want the head of the table spot?" Lucifer asked, as God would be the family head.

"That's okay. It's your house, Luci. I'll sit next to one of my granddaughters," he went and sat next to Emily. Lucifer sat down, somewhat feeling out of place with everyone here. He had Sera and Emily on one side and Charlie and Vaggie on the other then his extended family alternating sides. God sighed in contentment as they all filled their plates with food. "This is how it should be: Me, my seven sons, my daughter in law," Sera had a smirk on her face that said Not Yet. "My two granddaughters, and I believe soon to be a granddaughter-in-law," Charlie and Vaggie blushed under God's look at them with a smirk on his face.

"What about-" Gabriel started to ask about the eighth son, the one he heralded to a human woman.

"Not now, Gabe," God said, knowing what his messenger was thinking, eliciting a laugh from the brothers as they also knew what the Messenger was talking about. "If there is nothing else to address, shall we eat, my son?" He asked his second eldest, a glint in his eye wondering if he would ask the question.

"Before we eat, there is something I want to say," Lucifer stood up and everyone looked at him. God cocked an eyebrow in mirth, perhaps he spoke too soon or just in time, as he sees all futures, and it was the last thing to settle. "Sera, if you would stand a sec?" Wondering what he was up to, she stood. As she did, he took a knee, like he did for Lilith, Sera's eyes went wide in recognition of what Lucifer wanted to say. God's smirk widened a bit, it did seem like he spoke too soon or rather subtly reminded Lucifer to ask the question. Charlie and Emily shared a look in recognition of what is going on as well. "Sera, I know I am not perfect, and that I ran away from you before with someone else. However, the past few months have made me realize what a fool I was, and I now see you did what you did for love and I was too blind to see it. What I am trying to say is, if you would have me, I would like to give us another chance." He pulled out a small box and opened it, with a beautiful ring inside, gems that shone like the lights of Heaven, forged by Lord Archangel Uriel himself. "Will you officially become Sera Morningstar?" There, he did it, he asked Sera to marry him, in front of the whole family.

"How long I have waited to hear you ask those words," it had been eons. Yes, I will marry you." She held out her hand and Lucifer slipped the ring on to her finger. She helped him to his feet and they shared a kiss for the second time since before creation. There was clapping from everyone else as they broke the kiss.

"About time, brother," Michael said as they both sat back down.

"Now, Let's eat," The Lord said, and they enjoyed this feast. As he ate his food, he was glad, his plans were finally back on track, it just took a lot of bloodshed to get there. They would come to terms with the fact that all those souls would not be joining those that had been saved, but it is what is. Though, he did know that many of those that were among the defenders under Lucifer did make it, as they fell in the line of duty, fighting for their salvation so he cut them a break and let them up. Saint Peter must be really confused with all the souls that have appeared at the gates over the course of the last few hours. All to deal with later.

Several Days Later, Heaven

The air of Heaven was filled with the sound of wedding bells. Most of Heaven was invited to see the marriage of Lucifer Morningstar and Sera the High Seraphim, even some of those from Hell were invited for the event, like Angel Dust and Husk were invited, as plus ones for Charlie and Vaggie.

Lucifer was fitted for a tuxedo, Michael helped fix his brother's bow-tie on the day of the wedding. He did find it weird that as part of the formal wear, Dad wanted his seven sons to wear their swords, despite this peaceful event. He called it as part of their station or whatever.

"Ready brother?" Michael asked his brother, as he was the best man.

"I am, I should have done this eons ago," he answered. Michael smirked and fixed a few stray strands of his brother's hair. The other brothers were Lucifer's groomsmen. Emily, Charlie, and Vaggie were Sera's bridesmaids. Of course, Dad was the officiant.

Lucifer stood before the altar, his nerves were all over the place, but most prominent was joy. It became real for him when the organs began to play "here comes the bride," and he saw Sera in her wedding dress, bouquet of flowers in her hands as she walked down the aisle up to the altar.

When she came up next to him, God opened his book and began the ceremony, reciting the usual verses he had dictated to humanity for such things. Finally he got to the most important part. He turned to Lucifer, "Do Lucifer Morningstar, take this woman, Sera, to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and care for her, in sickness and in health, so long as you both shall live?"

"I do," Lucifer responded, looking into Sera's eyes.

God turned to Sera, "Do you, Sera the High Seraphim, take this man, Lucifer Morningstar, to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and care for, in sickness and in health as long you both shall live?"

"I do," she responded, overjoyed that this was finally happening.

God turned to the guests, "if anyone here has any objections as to why these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace." When none objected, he continued. "Then, by the power vested in me, by myself, and by the kingdoms of Heaven and Hell, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride," God said. As Lucifer kissed Sera, God smiled wide. A plan he had set in motion before the creation of Earth had finally come to be. Everyone clapped in support and happiness for the newlyweds.

Sera Morningstar, it was finally her name. A name she had wanted for eons. They broke their kiss and looked into each other's eyes in happiness that had finally sealed the deal. Holding each other's hands, they turned to lead the way out, before the Lord stopped them.

"Wait a moment, you two," he said as he set his book down. Both looked at the creator in question. "Luci, your sword," God held out his hand for his son to hand him the blade. Confused, Lucifer took the scabbard off his belt and held it for his father, who drew the blade from its scabbard. "Kneel, my son." Unsure what his father was planning, Lucifer kneeled before his father, as the Lord held the blade over one of his shoulders.

"Do you swear to be kind?" God asked.

"I swear," Lucifer responded, wondering where this was going.

"Do you swear to be just?" God asked another question

"I swear," Lucifer responded. An idea formed in his mind as to what was going on, a look over at his brothers seemed to confirm it, as he saw Gabriel holding a white cape in his hands, just like the capes the Lord Archangels were wearing as part of their formal wear.

"Do you swear to be righteous?" His father asked.

"I swear," he responded.

"Do you swear to be merciful?" God asked.

"I swear," Lucifer responded, now aware of what was going on.

"Do you swear to abide my will and repent your sin?" This was the crucial one.

"I swear and I repent for my rebellion and giving the apple to humanity before the time was right," his head lowered in difference.

"Then, by my right as Lord, by my will as God almighty," He moved the sword from one shoulder to the next, tapping both gently. "Lucifer Morningstar, arise, Lord Archangel of Light." It was official, Dad had given him his title back. Lucifer rose to his feet, his father returned his sword to hip and he strapped it back to his hip. Gabriel came up to him and draped the cape that had been made for him over his shoulders. "Now go in peace." Lucifer took his wife's hand; they led the procession out of the cathedral, with Sera tossing the bouquet with Charlie catching it.

At their wedding reception, Lucifer and Sera danced the very tango that they danced when they first met. As they danced, it was as if they had never broken up, everything faded away and it was just them there.

To Charlie, seeing her father and her stepmother get married, she was filled with both joy and remorse. She was still coming to terms with what had happened with her own mother, but was quick to start calling Sera mom, which was heartwarming to Sera. To Emily, it was a long time coming to see her parents get married, as it meant that she was no longer a child of unwed parents.

Circus De Sin

Once the honeymoon was over, and Hell was basically rebuilt, the Embassy had to be rebuilt in any case, Lucifer decided that everyone needed a fun night in the wake of all the bloodshed. He called up the other Sins and they put on a circus show. Lucifer's family had seats in the front row.

The lights dropped and with a smoke puff, Lucifer appeared to the cheers of the crowd, dressed as a ringmaster like he usually did. "Tonight, for one night only, the Seven Deadly Sins gather together to perform a great circus act." The crowd of both Sinners and angels clapped in anticipation. "We got a great show for you all tonight. Now, all of you, sit back, relax, and enjoy the event."

Lucifer would introduce each of the Sins when they came out for their acts. Satan was the strong man of the group, lifting ever more heavy weights as well as the sword swallower. Asmodeus was the magician, using his smoke and fire powers to amaze and dazzle the crowd. Beelzebub was the animal tamer, showing off great Hell-beasts performing tricks. Mammon was the clown telling jokes and making controlled explosions. Leviathan and Belphegor were backup magicians of different kinds of magic for Asmodeus' act.

When the show was over, Lucifer came out again and bid Hell goodnight and a happy day in Hell.

With all happy times past, Lucifer and Sera returned to work, helping their daughters get Sinners redeemed like the Lord wanted. In the years to come, hundreds of souls would come to the doors of the Hotel seeking redemption and would find it. Among those of the saved, Clara and Odette found theirs and got out of Hell, as their mother wanted for them.

Also in that time, Charlie and Vaggie would tie knot, getting married, which made Vaggie the Princess Consort of Hell. They would not be the only ones to tie the knot, as both Sir Pentious and Cherri, and Angel and Husk married as well.

Years later

Lucifer pulled Charlie aside one day at the Hotel, he and Sera had been talking and decided about what their plans were, and they wanted to go home for a t least a little while. "Charlie, there is no easy way to say this, but Hell is yours now. I am stepping down from the throne, and me and Sera are going back up to Heaven for the time being. You are welcome to visit any time, and me and your stepmom will visit as we can, to make sure things are going okay. Your Sister is taking over the Embassy in our absence so she will still be here to help you. If you ever need me, just call, and I will be there." He told his second daughter with a sad smile. Charlie took the news with a mix of emotions.

"I will make you proud, Dad," she told him.

"You already have, my dear," he said with a smile.

Coronation Day, Palace Throne Room

On the day that Lucifer and Sera were to leave, he called his most important subjects to the Palace for the coronation of the new ruler of Hell. Currently, Lucifer stood in front of the throne, holding his crown, with Charlie kneeling before him. Addressing the people, "Now come the days of the Queen, may they be blessed." He placed the Crown of Hell on his daughter's head. "All hail Queen Charlie," Lucifer said as he crowned his daughter with the Crown of Hell. He held a happy half-smile on his face as she stood up and faced her people.

"This day does not belong to just me, it belongs to all that made it possible. As your Queen, I promise your needs will be heard and I will save all that come seeking salvation." There was applause for her. She turned and ascended to her throne and sat down in it, as the people kneeled in support for her. Vaggie came up and stood next to her wife as the Queen Consort.

As the Sun set in Hell that day, Lucifer and Sera said goodbye to their kids and left Hell behind for the time being. Lucifer found peace in Heaven, he would stand by the Pearly gates, greet all new saved souls and would give them a rubber duck as a symbol of their salvation. It was a bit awkward when it was a saved Sinner that came up and knew him, and for those that knew him from a certain holy book on Earth, but it brought him joy to meet all these people and share the rubber ducks he would make for them.

As for the staff of the Hotel, when they tired, Angel, Husk, Cherri, and Pentious, who was already saved, passed through judgment, and ascended to Heaven. Charlie was both sad and Happy to see them go. Angel took Fat Nuggets with. The only memory of Valentino to pass the pearly gates.

As for the Overlords, they helped Charlie out by using their influence over the pentagram to help direct souls to their salvation.

When the Last Judgment came and Hell had a massive influx of souls, all of Charlie's friends and family came down from Heaven to help those that could be saved and those that could not. Lucifer and Michael had to do one last cull at this time.

It took years, but in the end, every soul that could be saved was saved. Carmilla was the first of the Overlords that sought her own salvation as she wanted to see her daughters again, passing judgment before the Last Judgment happened on Earth. The last group of Souls to be saved were overlords that had fought against the Queen in the Civil War. God, Lucifer, and Charlie had to make a plan as far as what to do with Alastor, Niffty, and Zestial. Lucifer personally worked with his old friend to get him redeemed, It took him months to do, but they managed.

In regards to Alastor and Niffty, there was an accord struck with Heaven, as neither father nor daughter wanted to leave them alone in Hell, now that it belonged to the Hellborn. So, the Lord, with a grin on his face, granted them Salvation, which to Alastor was actually an eternal punishment, as he usually thrived in Hell.

When Hell was empty of Sinners at last, Charlie, alongside Vaggie, ascended to Heaven herself. The Gates of Hell were closed and left to the Hellborn, and their Overbosses, the Sins. When at last, the Morningstar family was reunited in bliss, it was celebrated by the birth of a third child of the family. Lucifer and Sera had a son this time, whose smile carried the light of Heaven. It was only then, at Eternity, that Lucifer was able to forgive himself for failing his kids.

The End

Hey everyone. I hope you enjoyed this tale as much as I liked writing it. I am fully aware for he fact that seasons two of both Hellava Boss and Hazbin Hotel will probably invalidate what I built, but that is fine. I told the tale I wanted to tell, and I appreciate that you all enjoyed it as much as you did. Thank you for coming along with me. I don't know if I will return to this fandom, but we will see, come Season Two, there may be an idea I want to explore. If you liked this, perhaps take a look at some of my other works, and I will see you in the next project, what ever that is from my pile of works. Please let me know what you all thought of this project and I will try to respond to you if I can.

I take my bows and am gone. The Emperor of the Multiverse is out. Peace.