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Ellen was practically shaking from nerves. Angel was just finishing up her hair, which she asked to have curled, not a look she normally did. Heck just doing anything with her hair was out of the norm. It was lucky if it got a brush through it everyday.

"It doesn't look stupid, right?"

"For the fifth time, no. Damn it, Ellen he's already married ya, he ain't goin give a shit about ya hair. Guys don't give a shit 'bout that. I on the other hand, do and babe you look beautiful, but I swear ta god you ask again before I finish ima quit."

"Sorry, sorry, I just-I don't know why I'm so nervous. I barely slept last night."

"What's there to be nervous 'bout? He ain't gonna say no. Too late for that."

Tried as she may, she couldn't muster anything but a smile.

"So how well do ya think it'll go wit Husker gettin Smiles to only wear a red tie? You know of all the people you picked to make sure he was ready, Husker would probably be tha worst. Hell Lucifer would have been a better choice."

Ellen laughed so hard she snorted which caused Angel to look at her with eyes wide.

"The fuck was that?" He laughed.

"I know Alastor isn't going to be a nervous wreck today, so I had to find something to fluster him. I'm not going to be the only one suffering today. All's fair in love and war right?" At this point she had tears in her eyes and she was grateful she decided she wasn't going to wear makeup for the event. She could almost imagine the annoyance Alastor would be having, since she had selected a few special people to 'insure' Alastor was ready for the event.

"You didn't…"

She wiped tears from her eyes only nodding. "Husker has to insure the only red he wears is the bow tie, I had Rosie insuring he had his teeth brushed-"

"NO!" Angel was now laughing almost as loud as she was.

"- and I asked Nifty to make sure his hair was perfect."

"Damn, remind me not to piss you off."

"I definitely owe Husker big for this."

"Yeah if Al doesn't kill him first."

"He wouldn't dare."

"Good. You're all done now."

She smiled at him through the mirror. "Okay now to check on Husker." She stood headed for her door, fanning her face in hopes of drying it faster.

"Don't you mean Alastor?"

Her smile widened. "No, I know he's fine."

She made her way to Alastor's door pulling her dress up to insure she didn't trip on it. She knocked loudly, barely able to hide the laughter in her voice. "You guys decent? I'm coming in!"

She pushed the door open and she had to cover her mouth to stifle her laugh, which was unsuccessful. Alastor stood in the middle of Nifty, Husker and Rosie who all seemed to be trying to pull him in a different direction. He still didn't have a jacket on, the red bow tie in Huskers hand.

Alastor was the first to start. "Oh thank all things unholy, darling please tell them all to leave. I'm fully capable of getting myself ready."

Her grin pulled to the furthest corners of her face, unable to hide her amusement. "I agree with Husker-" She couldn't contain her laugh. "Red bow tie please."

He looked at her in disbelief. He clued in quickly. "Really?" He deadpanned.

"I wasn't going to be the only one a flustered mess today. But you gotta listen to the ladies as well." She flicked her finger between Rosie and Nifty. "They're here per my orders too." She turned back to the door. She didn't make it there before Alastor shifted to block her way.

He leaned forward, lowering his voice. "While I'm glad you're in a chipper mood this evening, I don't need this entourage. They've been here for an hour already, Ellen. You win whatever game this is, just make them go away." He gave her a warning glare.

"It shouldn't take an hour to put a brush through your hair, brush your teeth and put on a bow tie Alastor. They would have gone in ten minutes if you just listened." She crossed her arms looking smug. "But, because you asked so nicely and because I love you, I will concede."

He visibly relaxed.

She pointed to him looking sternly. "But you still have to wear the red tie." He finally looked her over, her dress all red but was a different look than what she wore at the open house. This was a simple A-line dress with full lace sleeves.

"As you wish. But be prepared for the retaliation my dear."

Her smug smile was back, she knew he wouldn't retaliate. "You already know I'm a nervous wreck, you're not that cruel. Not to me at least."

He relaxed, getting back to his usual self, no longer wound up from her shenanigans. "Who said anything about it being today hmm? Perhaps after the ceremony? Next week maybe? Always entertaining."

"Touché" She turned to look at the other three just standing there staring at the two. "Alright entourage. Alastor can take it from here. Thank you all for being patient." She waved for the group to follow. Nifty was gone in a flash and Rosie pulled Alastor aside to have a quick word, leaving her to follow Husker out.

"I owe you, lemme know what and when", she whispered as he passed. He gave her a smirk.

"I'll be taking you up on that." He kept walking, not slowing.

"Good. And remember I have high connections so don't be shy in your request."

"Noted." She didn't need to see his face to know his smirk turned into a genuine smile.

She gave Rosie a smile as she left shortly after. She turned back into Alastor's room.

"So Angel tells me you saw the rings already."

"I did." He was tying the bow tie.

"And? Don't keep me in suspense. Clearly they are acceptable to your standards."

He turned to face her with a hint of sorrow barely flashing through his eyes. "You haven't seen them yet."

She was taken aback. He was right, she hadn't, though she knew what it should like in theory. She drew the designs.

A snap of his fingers had the two small boxes in his hand. He held them out to her. She popped open the fist one. It was his. She pulled it out taking a look at the handy work. It was everything she thought it would be. Alastor knew the guy they went to would be good and it clearly showed. She was a little afraid the work on the chain would look a little silly, but it was exactly what she hoped it would look like. She placed it back in the box and opened the other one, her heart racing.

She was excited about it. She and Angel spent hours trying to find a subtle but obvious image to represent Alastor. They had made many sketches of countless different types of radios, but they were all too small to get any details on. Angel was the one that suggested the simple letter 'A' but she wanted something more. And after a lot of silly sketches of deer ears and attempted shadow people and tentacles she finally came up with the antlers. It was exactly what it needed.

She slowly lifted the lid with her eyes squeezed closed in anticipation. After a quick count to three she peeked. She let out a satisfied breath. She pulled it from the box. It was beautiful. She placed it back in the box but couldn't pull her eyes off her little design.

"They're perfect."

Alastor had finished putting on his black tailcoat and stood behind looking over her head. "A beautiful parallel to you, my dear. I expected nothing less."

She smiled up at him. "So were you pleasantly surprised?"

"Indeed, I was."

"Told you I could guarantee the outcome."

He chuckled. "Indeed you did. Now I believe we have a party to attend to." He held his arm for her to hold. "Last chance to back out."

She bumped him with her hip, chuckling. "Can't get rid of me that easily."

"I would hope not." He pulled her gaze to his, slowly taking in all of her features. "You are beautiful, darling."

Her face blushed. "And you shine up real nice, too."

The two sank into shadow and reappeared downstairs in the room they had used for the open house. The two had appeared by the podium where Lucifer stood looking annoyed they had roped him into doing this a second time.

Behind her stood Angel in a bright pink suit. Behind Alastor stood Husker, who to her surprise at least had a vest on. She was still nervous but her overflowing happiness made it easy to ignore. She turned to face Alastor, her hands in his.

"Ready?"

She kept her eyes on Alastor and nodded, watching as he did the same. She could tell he was slightly nervous too. This was definitely a bit more public than he would have liked, even though the room only had ten, including them.

Lucifer cleared his throat and started. They didn't want anything lengthy, or overly formal. So after quickly greeting those that attended he pressed on to the vows, and this time she didn't interrupt with questions. When that was finished Alastor pulled out the rings. Her hands were getting sweaty and clammy from the nerves. She didn't know why she was so nervous. Maybe the rings made it feel more official?

"With this ring, I promise to be by your side supporting you in everything you do from this moment on for eternity." He slipped the ring on her hand and she felt it tighten to her finger almost too tight to be comfortable. It was definitely not going to come off now.

She took a shake breath, the ring shaking in her nervous hand. "With this ring, I join my life to yours. That you now have me, heart and soul from this day forward for eternity." She slid the ring on his finger. He pulled her hand up and kissed the back. The room erupted in applause and she couldn't help letting a few tears slip from her eyes, grateful she was able to share this with her family. Her new hellish family.

Angel started chanting. "Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!" And shortly the rest of the room joined. Ellen laughed looking up at Alastor. He definitely wasn't one for public displays of affection. He leaned in close. "Shall we put on a little show?" His eyes twinkled in amusement.

"I'll follow your lead." She was grinning from ear to ear.

"A show it is."

His arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her into him. He twisted her to his side, dipping her as he very quickly placed a kiss on her lips only holding it for a moment before returning her to her feet. Her face flushed. The room was filled with whistling and cheers.

She turned to face the room, her cheeks hurting from all the smiling she had been doing throughout the day. This was definitely what she wanted. She smiled down at her ring. It was official, all of Hell knew and she didn't need to hide anymore. This was the start of a new chapter of her life in Hell. She was now very clearly marked as someone important to one of the most powerful overlords in Hell, no one would mess with her in fear of having to answer to him. Any that tried would soon find out she wasn't so helpless with her access to his power. Finally she could go out and actually see Hell.

Everyone cycled up to the two of them doting congratulations and happy wishes. She turned to Alastor and tugged on his sleeve to get his attention. He seemed amused looking down to her. "Can I steal you for a minute?"

"My dear, you can steal me for eternity."

She wasn't sure her smile could be wider than it was, but she tried.

He wrapped his arm in hers and the two reappeared just outside the doors.

"I have a little something for you." She went down the front of her dress to pull it from her bra, where she had stashed it for safekeeping.

His eyes widened in horror, cheeks heating as he watched. His hand moved to stop her but quickly retracted not wanting to accidentally brush her chest.

"Ellen!"

"Safest place to keep stuff." She pulled out the little vial that contained some red liquid.

"What is this?"

"It's some of my blood."

He looked at her confused.

"Well I keep pestering you about healing the rest of your angelic wound and seeing as you clearly aren't comfortable with me doing it, you can do it yourself now. You're going to have to heal it some time so now you have a time limit. This will probably only be good for a few days so don't waste it."

"You didn't have to do this Ellen, I just have other things that require my attention at the moment."

"It's a simple fix, just do it and be done with it. Why drag it out any longer?"

He took it and slipped it into his breast pocket. He opened his mouth, but whatever he was going to say died before coming out, the door to the large ballroom flying open to present Vaggie and the only person Ellen didn't know. A guest of Charlie's.

She looked like an angel. Her dress was in colours of white and pale blue and she had a youthful looking face. She looked no older than twenty five if she had to guess. Her eyes shone brightly after seeing Ellen, and it took a few seconds to realize that she looked very human.

"I just wanted to introduce you both to Emily, one of heaven's seraphim's."

She gushed, zipping over to take her hand, before deciding on a hug instead. She seemed to have the same energy as Charlie.

"Hi I'm Emily. It's so great to finally meet you! You must be Ellen, I've heard so much about you." She turned to look at Alastor and Ellen quickly grabbed her hand before she could dart over to him.

"He's not a touchy feely type."

"Oh! Of course I um." She stuck her hand out. Alastor only shook it because of the look Ellen had fixed him.

"You guys are so cute together." Emily had her hands squishing her face. "Ah I love, love. Isn't it just the best?"

Alastor kept shooting looks at Vaggie, clearly not happy about being interrupted.

"So are you ready to go?"

Both Ellen and Alastor looked at Emily confused.

"Who's going where?" Alastor asked.

Vaggie stepped forward and Alastor clenched his jaw.

Emily dropped the energetic demeanor, gaze looking at Ellen.

"She's taking Ellen with her to heaven." Vaggie stood with her arms crossed glaring at Alastor.

"She most certainly is not." Alastor hissed.

"It's the safest place for her, Alastor."

Alastor stood up straighter. "I assure you, she is very well looked after under my protection."

At this point the rest of the party had converged to watch what was unfolding the raising voices drawing them in.

Emily looked between the three uncomfortably. She darted over closer to the lobby to open a portal to heaven but stood by waiting, saying nothing.

"Hell isn't safe for her."

"She is safe here under my protection. I've managed quite well so far."

"Oh really?" Vaggie looked smug.

Charlie must have known what she was thinking because she interjected. "No Vaggie, don't."

"Quite well? Then care to explain her chest wound? You know, from when you tried to kill her."

Alastor only narrowed his gaze further. He should have known she would try to pull something like this. He didn't care to listen to what the others said, they were free to make their own judgements. He knew better. He still felt bad about it, but if it wasn't a concern to Ellen, and she didn't think any differently that it happened, then that's all he cared about. He had forever to work on making it up to her.

There was an audible gasp as those that didn't know, finally got caught up. There was some discussion happening about it, but Ellen didn't hear it. She stepped into Vaggies face, glaring daggers.

"You had no right-"

"Telling the truth? What? You afraid people are actually going to agree that maybe you're completely ignorant to this whole situation? You have a life Ellen, a family, a home, back on earth. You don't belong here. So Emily is going to take you where no one can kill you, and fix this."

Vaggie started pushing her toward the portal as tears slipped from her eyes. She didn't know if she wanted it fixed.

Alastor shifted to stand between the two. "I'm afraid I can't let you do that. See I have her soul, that means she is mine and I'm telling you, she isn't going."

Vaggie laughed. "You still keep her soul if she's in heaven so you don't need to pretend to care about her." She pushed around him, Ellen in tow.

"It's okay we'll figure this out." She tried reassuring him as she passed. He grabbed her wrist.

"So aside from mass genocide, heaven has taken up theft and kidnapping, too? Tell me, who are the sinners, really?"

Lucifer knocked his grip off her hand using his cane allowing Vaggie to continue pushing Ellen to the portal.

He didn't want to resort to it, but he didn't seem to have a choice. Alastor pulled on his bond to Ellen expecting the chain and collar to appear. They didn't. He tried again, sure he was mistaken. Still nothing. His stomach twisted. That could only mean… he looked over to Ellen who was only able to mouth an apology before disappearing into the portal followed by Emily. She didn't despise the idea of going. She was okay leaving him. Alone. She wanted to go?

No. He took quick strides toward the portal. He had just gotten her back; he wasn't about to lose her again. Especially not to heaven. He couldn't keep an eye on her there, he couldn't follow her there. And no one knew if you could come back. He tried again to summon her chain, to return her to him, despite the panic that was building. He was mere inches away before it closed. He closed his eyes. There would be bloodshed.

He turned quickly barreling toward Vaggie.

"Vagatha…" her name barely made it past his clenched teeth.

Rosie stepped between the two. It barely slowed him down. "Rosie, my dear, I ask that you move out of my way."

"Alastor, you're not thinking straight right now. She wouldn't want you actin this way."

He stopped in front of Rosie, his chest heaving, eyes narrowed so much they were slits. He was almost certain would kill Vaggie. Some way, somehow. He almost didn't care that Ellen wouldn't approve, she wasn't here to stop him. He hated that the thought still made a small twinge of discomfort in his chest. He stared at her a few more moments before disappearing into shadow.

Angel looked around the room, everyone else seemed just as shocked. There was a long awkward moment of silence where it felt like no one dared breath. And then…

"Vaggie what did you do!? We agreed it was supposed to be her choice."