Chapter 10: Overture Part 2
Back at the Hazbin Hotel…
Everyone, workers and residents are summoned by Vaggie to have an important discussion. Angel Dust is constantly looking at Husk with a seductive gaze while Husk is glaring daggers at him.
Vaggie walks in front of them and says, "Okay, so, Charlie is dealing with something very important, so while she's gone, we are making a new commercial. One that represents her vision and what we're doing here. So, we need a camera." then turns to Alastor, "Alastor?"
With the snap of his fingers, Alastor conjures up a camera for Vaggie. However, the camera is actually a folding-type old camera from the 1930s with no recording films at that time.
"A video camera?" Vaggie says, unamused.
"Hmmm," Alastor responds.
Despite his extreme distaste for modern technology, Alastor adheres to Vaggie's request and snaps his finger again, conjuring up a video camera that's poorly used with pieces of tape stuck together.
"That's a video camera?" Aurora questions.
"Um yeah, why?" Vaggie replies, confused.
"Well, it's different from the one I have, and the portable camera I have. In fact, I have them with me right now," Blitz says.
Blitz then opens his large bag and digs into it.
Confused, Vaggie asks, "How big is this bag?"
"The bag is enchanted so it can store a lot of things in there," Aurora says.
"There it is," Blitz says.
He then brings out a video camera and portable camera. The only problem is that it looks like one of those old fashion 1920s film and portal cameras.
Angel groans, "Geeze, I forgot where you're from, You're as knowledgeable with technology as Alastor. Can't believe you actually have those old relics.
"Sorry about that, remember, my home planet is still in the early 1930s, so the televisions and phones you have are very different from ours," Blitz says.
"Cellphones, or Hellphones in Hell's case," Angel says, rolling his eyes.
"I think we get the idea. Your knowledge and lifestyle in this other world is similar to where Alastor was when he was alive," Husk says.
"Um right, sorry about that," Blitz says.
"Alright everyone, we've done enough talking. Let's do this!" Vaggie says, ready to get started.
Soon, they begin their scene at the bar. Husk is behind the counter with a script in his claws like Angel dust is at the opposite counter.
Holding the camera, Vaggie says, "And…Action!"
Husk then carefully reads the line, "Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel. Can I help with anything?" as he brings the script up close to him.
And now it's Angel's turn, "I've been a bad boy, and I need a big, strong daddy to put me in my place…on the path to redemption!"
Husk groans with displeasure and reads the script again, "Well, you come—"
But Angel moans and says, "Oh, yes!"
"-To the right place," Husk says, annoyed.
Having enough, Vaggie says, "Cut!"
She stops recording and says, "Okay, Angel, I need you to be less horny if possible, and Husk, can you maybe not have a script in front of your face."
"I ain't no actor! I can't memorize this shit!" Husk angrily says.
"Well, we could improve this shit, baby cakes," Angel says as he gets closer to Husk's face, "Rrawwr," and purrs seductively.
Husk gets irritated by Angel Dust and shoves him out of the counter painfully hard.
"Whoops," Husk says sarcastically.
He then grabs a bottle and drinks it
"Husk, come on," Vaggie says, annoyed.
Blitz walks to Angel and helps him up.
"Thanks," Angel says.
Aurora looks around, "Hey, where did Tilla gone off to?"
Suddenly, Husk feels something wrapped around his legs.
He looks down to see Tilla hugging him.
Tilla giggles, "Hi Kitty."
Hus groans, "Blitz, your kid is hugging me again. And she's behind my bar again."
Blitz walks over and picks up Tilla after she lets Husk go.
"Sorry about that, Husk. I think she kind of likes you, mainly because you look like a cat," Blitz says.
"It's fine, but it's annoying that she calls me kitty a lot," Husk says, sounding annoyed.
"I'm sure it's not that bad," Blitz says.
Then looks at Tilla, "Tilla, that cat's name is Husk. Can you say Husk?"
"Hu… Hus… Husk…" Tila replies, trying to say Husk's name.
She then smiles and says, "Hi Husky."
Husk groans in annoyance, "On second thought, being called Kitty is a lot better than that stupid nickname."
Loona giggles, "Sorry Husk, she's still too young to understand it."
"No kidding," Husk replies.
Then mutters, "It's better than being called Husker like Alastor does."
Meanwhile…
Charlie is still at her meeting with Adam, but she is bored, propping herself on her elbows as she listens to Adam exaggeratingly boasting himself.
He explains, "So, I was playin' this gig, and for some fuckin' reason, this virtue chick was diggin' on the drummer, and it's like, "do you know who I am? I'm fuckin' Adam. I'm the original dick!" pointing to his penis down the table, "All dicks descend from me. You think you want drummer dick?" Lute shaking her head as Adam continues, "No way! I'm the Dick-fuckin' master!" And then eats a mouthful of ribs sloppily, "So, anyway, then we fucked, and it was awesome. What'd you do this weekend?"
Hearing his name, Charlie asks, "Wait, your name is Adam? Like the first man Adam, that means you…Oh…."
Charlie soon pieces together, realizing this is probably the reason why her mother left him.
Charlie winces and says in a low tone, "That explains so much."
"I know. I fucking rock," Adman says and holds a rock pose.
Charlie brushes off the awkwardness from Adam and gets to her subject of matter in hand.
Charlie says, "Well, Adam, sir. Mr. Adam, sir."
"Call me, Dickmaster," Adam says.
"Adam," Charlie bluntly says.
Then continues, "You seem like a smart," She soon pauses, "Well, stand up guy."
"Uh-huh," Adam says, picking his teeth.
Charlie continues, "And I know you are the leader of the angels. And you are a big thinker, a revolutionary. A— A genius!"
"I mean, your words, babe," Adam says.
"Who would really love to put his name on something," Charlie says.
"Fucking love putting my name on shit! Shit's the best!" Adam says, getting excited.
Then Charlie says, "It's a solution to our biggest problem!"
"Oh, Herpes. Yeah, that's a bitch," Adam guesses.
But Charlie clarifies, "No! Our... other biggest problem."
But Adam continues guessing, "Oh…uh..ugly people? Math? Global Warming? Nah, wait, that's Earth's problem."
Charlie stares at Adam with deadpan annoyance at how ignorant he is.
"Ummm…" Adam continues, thinking.
Back in the Hazbin Hotel…
Niffty tries to stab a bug, "Stab! Stab! Stab!" but misses, and starts stabbing the bug multiple times
Then Vaggie kneels down to stop her, "Alright Niffty, Niffty. Niffty!" And finally able to stop her.
Once she has Niffty's attention Vaggie says, "Your line is 'We have the cleanest rooms', okay?"
"Got it. I'm ready," Nifty happily says.
Vaggie holds out the camera and says, "Action!"
Upon saying action, instead of saying the line, Niffty freezes and stares blankly at the camera without a breath or blinking from the scene. Angel also peers in. Close up on Niffty making a blank stare with an ominous shrinking pupil. Angel slowly backs away, already creeped out.
"Uhh, cut," Vaggie says, and stops the recording.
Soon, Niffty snaps out of it and backs to her cheerful self.
Niffty happily giggles, "How was that?"
"Well, Niffty you actually have to say the line, so let's roll again," Vaggie says.
"Ok!" Niffty happily says.
"Action!" Vasggie says, and starts recording.
Then turns on the recording.
Niffty freezes again, leaving Vaggie irritated.
Just then, Angel comes close to Vaggie's face with a smug look.
He then whispers to her, "You're doing great, Vagina."
Irritated, Vaggie shouts, "Cut!" and stops the recording.
Then Vaggie says, "Alright, uhh maybe we can try to fix it in post."
"Do you even know what that means?" Angel questions
"I'll figure it out!" Vaggie angrily says.
Soon, Blitz and Keenan walk in with Tilla.
"Hey guys, how are things going?" Blitz asks.
"Not going so well," Angel says.
"I just need a new plan," Vaggie says.
Then Angel thought of something, "Hey, why not add Blitz to the commercial. I'm sure he can help bring in customers."
"Uh, as much as I would like to, I would rather not be seen as a sideshow attraction," Blitz says.
"Plus, demons will just come to the hotel to see him and his family like they're part of some circus," Vaggie says, "And Blitz rather not risk this."
"True, but still, I do wish there's a way I can help you with it," Blitz says.
"Well, other than you being part of the commercial and explaining about it. Which you do better than Angel, I'm not sure what else you can do without placing your family in danger," Vaggie says.
She sighs and says, "I just need time to think," and soon takes her leave.
Shortly after, in a dark room, Vaggie is sitting in front of a broken TV, watching the poorly edited shots of the commercial. She groans with frustration as she has her hands over her face.
Soon, Alastor walks in and says to Vaggie, "Seems like you're having a bit of a trouble there, hmm?"
Vaggie groans and mutters to herself, "Ugh, este pendejo (this asshole)..." and turns to Alastor, "Why are you even here?"
Alastor takes a seat on a couch next to her, "For the entertainment."
Then his shadow slips out of his form before reappearing behind the couch, making laughing gestures.
As Alastor says, "I came here because I love seeing wasteful souls struggle to accomplish something meaningful and," Then his shadow disappears, "fail spectacularly, like you are doing now. Good job!"
Vaggie is soon getting very ticked off by Alastor and his carefree insult.
She stands up and turns the video camera towards him as she says, "And here is Alastor, the egocentric piece of shit that—"
But as Vaggie is viewing the camera up to Alastor's face, the video camera glitches violently from green to red and Vaggie freaks out, "UGH!" dropping the static camera on the floor.
Alastor then says, "I wouldn't try that, my dear," He then points to his face, "This face was made for radio."
As he explains, Alastor's pupils turn into the shape of radio dials, and the scene goes nearly static before fixing itself back to normal on Vaggie.
Soon, Vaggie has reached her limits and angrily walks towards him, "That's it. I don't care who or what you are. If you're staying here, you're going to make this work, because it won't be so,
She then imitates Alastor's voice, "'Entertaining.'"
Before speaking her voice, "To watch over an empty hotel, will it, shitass?" then returns to her chair in disgust.
"Fair enough," Alastor says before approaching her, "I'll tell you what. Let's make a deal."
Vaggie scoffs, "Pfft, you think I'm that stupid making a deal with a demon like you?" before sitting down.
"Not for your soul, just a simple deal," Alastor says, "I do this for you, and you never ask me to engage with this frivolous television technology ever again."
Vaggie has second thoughts of letting Alastor do the work for her.
But then Alastor says, "Or…Charlie can come back to absolutely nothing. Your choice."
Vaggie glances away for a brief moment before making her decision.
She sighs and says, "Fine."
Vaggie picks up the camera and gives it to Alastor.
Then Alastor says, "Now then!" as he evaporates it with a clap of his hand.
Alastor snaps his finger and transforms the hotel into a film set with the hotel staff into a 50s style film crew. Ink demons conjure up as additional background characters. Soon, Blitz, Loona, Angel, Nifty, and Husk have their outfits changed to fit the theme. And the kids along with the pet fox are at the sidelines to watch the commercial being made.
"Alright everyone, let's make a fucking commercial," Vaggie says as her clothes changed.
Back in the meeting….
Charlie is looking exasperated with another of Adam's sexist rants of women and his masculinity.
"When you take her out for the fifth time and she still expects you to pay the check but you're like," Adam says.
And he says in a high pitched-voice, "'Hey, I thought you wanted equality.'"
Having her patients run thin, Charlie angrily says, "NO! Our shared problem of overpopulation in Hell!"
"Ohh, well that's not a problem! We got that covered!" Adam says and turns to Lute, "Lute, how many demons did you kill this year?"
"Got a good 275 this year, sir," Lute answers.
"275? Woah! Badass! Awesome job, danger tits! Pound it," Adam says, impressed.
He then raises a fist for Lute to make a fist-bump, which she did.
"Uh no, not awesome. Those are my people, you know that right?" Charlie interjects.
"Oh yeah. That must suck for you!" Adam says and bursts into laughter.
Then Charlie says, "But these are souls...Humans souls just the same as the ones you have up in heaven."
But Lute says coldy, "They're not the same. They had their chance and they earned damnation."
"You're wrong. Sinners made mistakes, sure, but everyone makes mistakes," Charlie says.
But then Lute says, "Angels don't make mistakes."
"You really think that? " Charlie questions.
"I know that," Lute says.
And Adam says, "Yeah, I've never made a mistake in my fuckin' life."
As Lute comes around the table, the scene turns slightly darker with ominous red.
Then Lute says, "The only reason you're still here is because daddy gave you and your hellborn kind a pardon from an exorcist blade. How does that feel, to know how little you matter?"
"Oops, almost out of time. Guess we should get into it," Adam says.
"Oh fuck!" Charlie panics and rushes to present her project.
Then Charlie explains her plans, "Okay I've got a lot to get through and not a lot of time and I feel like you weren't hearing me before so here it goes." coughs as she starts making a fast-talk, which is close to singing as she gets all over stuff out on the table to show them what she means. And of course, Charlie begins to sing, again.
Charlie:
I know Hell's population is out of control.
It's a bad situation.
It's taking a toll.
If we rehab these Sinners.
And cleanse all their souls.
At my Hazbin Hotel—
Charlie rambles through the stacks of paper to get something, "Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself!"
Charlie:
Right! Extermination!
I know you guys fly down.
Just to kill once a year.
And it must be annoying.
To schlep all the way here.
If they join you in Heaven.
That trip disappears!
You can wave that chore farewell.
(deep breath) It'll be a happy day—
Adam:
Let me stop you right there.
"Oh," Charlie replies.
Adam:
Save us all precious time.
"Okay…" Charlie replies.
Adam:
If what you're suggesting.
Is letting them climb.
Up the ladder.
Oh, they'd rather cross the Pearly Gates?
"Well, uh—" Charlie speaks up.
But Adam interrupts.
Adam:
Sorry, sweetie. But there's no defyin' their fates!
'Cause Hell is forever.
Whether you like it or not.
Had their chance to behave better.
Now they boil in the pot.
'Cause the rules are black and white.
There's no use in tryin' to fight it.
They're burnin' for their lives.
Until we kill 'em again!
"Okay, but—" Charlie speaks up.
But Adam continues.
Adam:
Just try to chillax, babe.
You're wasting your breath.
"Hehe…" Charlie replies.
Adam:
Did I hear you imply.
That they don't deserve death?
Are they Winners?
Are they Sinners?
'Cause it's cut and dry.
And Charlie says, "Well, actually, if you take a look—"
But Adam continues.
Adam:
Fair is fair, an eye for an eye!
And when all's said and done (Said and done)
There's the question of fun (Fun)
And for those of us with Divine Ordainment.
Extermination is entertainment!
Bow-now-now-nownow
And then Adam says, "Guitar solo, fuck yeah!"
Adam:
Oh, da-ah-ah now-now-n-now-n-now-n-now-n-nownownow.
Charlie gets up after being knocked down by Adam, "Ugh…"
Adam:
Hell is forever.
Whether you like it or not.
Had their chance to behave better.
Four golden mirages of Exorcists appear, surrounding Charlie from all sides.
(Charlie:
Where the Hell did you people come from?!)
Adam:
Now they boil in the pot.
'Cause the rules are black and white.
There's no use in tryin' to fight it.
They're burnin' for their lives.
Until we kill 'em again!
Fuckin' Hell's forever.
And it's meant to suck a lot.
So give up your dumb endeavor.
'Cause you don't have a shot!
Charlie gets so angry that she turns into her demon form, making growling noise as she burns her papers
Adam:
Long as I've got your attention.
I guess I should probably mention.
That we made the determination.
To move up the next Extermination!
"What?!" Charlie reacts in shock.
Adam:
Can't wait a whole year.
To slaughter those little cunts.
I know it's just been a week.
But we'll be back in six months!
Despite being a hologram, Adam grabs Charlie and throws her right out of the door.
"Um, wait, you-you— Ugh, SHIT!" Charlie tries to get to Adam.
Before Charlie tries to get to Adam, the door closes while he continues to do a guitar solo shredding. Defeated, Charlie slams a fist on the door before the scene cuts to black.
Charlie sadly returns to the hotel in total defeat.
Vaggie runs to her as she, "Charlie!" and hugs her.
She then asks, " How did it go, did they listen?
"Oh, they sure did hear it But-" Charlie begins to explain, not sure on how to tell her about what happened.
But Vaggie says, excitedly, "Oh come here, we have something exciting to show you, and leads Charlie to the group.
"Alastor pulled some strings and it's about to air," Vaggie says.
"I pulled a few limbs too, hahaha," Alastor says with laughter.
"Wait, the commercial? You all made a new one?" Charlie asks, surprised.
"Yeah, one of my better performances if I do say so myself," Angel says.
"Even alastor got dad and me to participate," Loona says.
"Really?" Charlie asks.
"Yes. At first, I was reluctant to do it, but I thought that since we'll be staying to help you out. I figure it wouldn't hurt to be part of the commercial," Blitz says.
Charlie beams brightly, "That's... that's amazing."
Just then, Angel shushes her, "Sshh, it's starting."
Soon, the commercial is airing on the television.
On the TV, Vaggie says, "Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel -"
But the commercial is cut before it fully begins and replaced with a News Report. The group except Alastor and Niffty get annoyed and angrily complain. Tilla sticks her tongue out and blows a raspberry in response.
Just then Katie Killjoy announces, "Breaking news in Hell today! We have just received word from the Heaven Embassy that the next Extermination is happening sooner than ever before. Do you know what that means, Tom?"
"No, what does that mean, Katie?" Tom Trench questions.
"It means we're all royally fucked!" Katie answers and her eye twitches.
Soon, screaming can be heard from Sinners as the time on the Clock Tower reduces to 176 days till the next Extermination. Meaning that the Extermination will be happening six months from now instead of an entire year. Everyone is shocked and silent from the news.
And Angel speaks out, "Wait, what? Why?!"
Somewhere in the city, there is a drone scouter from Heaven in the area. It searches around until it finds what it's looking for. A decapitated Exorcist corpse. The drone then scans the corpse.
Back in his office, Adam and Lute have been shown a projection image of the corpse.
"We found the other body, sir. They've never managed to kill one of us before, but two of them perish in a demon's hands," Lute says.
"And what about this uh, Imp that you and the girls fought?" Adam questions.
"We weren't able to find him," Lute answers, sounding very bitterly, "However, this is highly unheard of that an Imp was able to perform that kind of ability. Single handedly, this demon electrocutes and freezes many of us, including myself, and mananges to kill one of the Exorcists as well. What's more some may be paralyzed and have frostbite, but it doesn't seem to harm any critical damage. He also uses a smoke screen to escape. However, we can't gamble our lives on this strange demon running about."
She then approaches Adam, "We should just go down there now and destroy them, especially that Imp!"
But Adam says, "No, no. We can't risk them catching on. But, don't worry, when we come back, there won't be a demon left alive to pull a stunt like this again!" Then destroyed the projector by slamming his fist on it.
That causes its light to disappear only showing Adam's glowing evil smile.