Scene opens on I.M.P. in their meeting room as Blitzo is raging at the fact that Zach, a human alive and well, was in their office, let alone in Hell.
Blitzo: *glares at Lincoln* For the love of Satan, Lincoln! Do you remember the last time we had a living brat down here?!
Lincoln: *deadpan, sarcastic* Yes, but please enlighten me just in case.
Blitzo: That little fucker was annoying as shit and insulted us!
Lincoln: He ended up being the right target for us to kill.
Blitzo: Well this new fucker sure as fuck isn't! *pulls out the Grimoire and shoves it into Lincoln's hands* You take that little shit back to Earth this instant!
Loona: *pan to her as she's texting* Gonna be kinda hard to do that, Blitzo.
She points to the chair where Zach was sitting, which had a blinking red outline where he once sat, and the door of the office was open.
Blitzo: *gets even angrier and grabs Lincoln by the collar* Find him now! If word gets out there's a living human in Hell, we'll ALL be fucked over!
Lincoln: *casually smacks Blitzo's arm away and puts the book down* Yeah whatever, dickhead. *heads to the door*
Ronnie Anne: Aren't you gonna need the book, Lame-O?
Lincoln: I memorized that spell after the incident with Octavia in LA.
He casually opens a portal to the living world, his portal appearing orange instead of the usual color. He closes the portal, then walks out of the office.
Meanwhile, Zach Basilisk, in his demon form, was left mesmerized as he explored the streets of Hell. It was like a dream come true for a Satanist, seeing Hell itself. It was just as Alastor had described when he and Zach met, and he loved every aspect of it.
Zach: *looks around* Okay, where the fuck did Chase go down here…? There's gotta be something about him nearby…
Sinner Demon: *hears Zach and looks at him* You mean that fish brat with a glowing stomach? *points in a direction* Saw him going to the princess' lame hotel outside the city.
Zach summons a shadow demon that lifts him up to get a better view, seeing the Hazbin Hotel outside the city. Zach grins eagerly as the shadow demon drops him before the random Sinner.
Zach: Thanks a lot, dickbag. *shoves past him*
Sinner Demon: *flips him off* Up yours, twink bitch!
Zach: *flips him off back* You first, dickwad!
Zach and the Sinner laugh as they go their separate ways.
Zach: *laughing* Oh, this is a fucking dream come true!
Zach then runs off in a streak of red and black energy.
The scene changes to the Hazbin Hotel as Charlie is talking with Chase in her office.
Charlie: So, you would rather work here at the hotel?
Chase: *nods* I personally don't want to be redeemed myself, but that doesn't mean I won't help redeem others. I mean, no offense, but your hotel seems a little… understaffed from what I can tell.
Charlie: *eyes sparkling as she smiles* Then welcome to the Hazbin Hotel! You start as a Bellhop today!
Chase: *smiles* Happy to be here.
Charlie and Chase then leave the office, finding Vaggie, Lori and Leni.
Charlie: Vaggie, Lori, Leni! Say hello to the newest member of our hotel staff, Chase! He's our new Bellhop!
Chase: *smiles and waves* Hi.
Leni: *smiles* Nice to meet you! *shakes Chase's hand*
Lori: *raises an eyebrow* You're joining the hotel as a staff member? Why not a guest?
Chase: *reaches into his shirt and pulls out a Satanist necklace* Satanist. Don't wanna be redeemed and enter Heaven, but that doesn't mean I can't help others.
Vaggie: *shrugs* That's a fair point.
Just then, a portal opens behind them as they look and see Lincoln entering.
Charlie: *surprised* Lincoln, hi! When did you learn to open portals?!
Lincoln: I studied Stolas' Grimoire after the whole Via in L.A. incident, memorized the portal spell in case we can't use the book for some reason. *sees Chase* And I see you met Chase.
Charlie: *smiles* Yep! He's officially our new Bellhop!
Lincoln: *smiles* Good to hear. *faces Chase* By the way, you might wanna brace yourself for someone coming.
Chase: *confused* What's that mean?
Just then, there was an explosion in the lobby, startling everyone except Lincoln.
Lincoln: That.
They head to the lobby, where a massive hole was blown into the wall, and Zach laid on the ground, his eyes spinning as little devil birds flew over his head in a cartoony fashion. Angel Dust was on the couch, scrolling through his phone.
Angel Dust: *nonchalant* We got another visitor.
Zach: *woozy* Seriously gotta control my speed…
Chase: *wide eyed* Zach?!
Zach's eyes stop spinning as his head snaps up in Chase's direction.
Zach: Chase!
In a streak of red and black, he tackled Chase and hugged him tightly.
Zach: *relieved* Oh, thank fucking Satan I found you!
Chase: *laughs and hugs back* Zach, hey! How did you get down here?! You're not dead either, are you?!
Zach: *pulls back* No, I'm not! I just followed Lincoln and his group through a portal down here and came looking for you!
Chase: Did you guys get the target? Who was it?
Zach: It was that loser simp, Jimmy. Apparently he was working for an Imp woman as a heroin supplier.
Chase: *rolls his eyes* Can't say I'm too surprised.
Alastor: *off-screen, pleasantly surprised* Well, color me surprised!
Everyone looks and sees Alastor enter the room via his shadows, adjusting his monocle.
Alastor: Zachary, my boy! Is that you?!
Zach: *excited* Alastor!
Zach disappears in a shadow and reappears right in front of Alastor, hugging the Radio Demon. Alastor laughs and pats the boy's head.
Alastor: *laughing* My, you've certainly grown remarkably since we last met! Both in height AND power! Do tell what brings you down here. Normally I'm coming to you for our yearly deal.
Zach: Relax, Al. We have the scumbag of the year ready for you. I just came down here since I found out some asshole killed my boyfriend.
Alastor: Ah, and you came to reunite with your significant other. Normally I would gag in disgust at such trivial things, but the Basilisk family has always had my interest regardless.
Vaggie: Hold on, hold on! Alastor, you know this kid?!
Alastor: Of course I do! I was once summoned by his family.
A flashback shows the colony of Satanists, including a 7-year old Zach and Chase, as they were performing a summoning ritual to try and bring Lucifer before them… but a mishap accidentally caused Alastor to be summoned instead.
Alastor: *voice-over* They had tried to summon Charlie's father, but, not fully grasping demonic powers at the time, summoned me instead.
Alastor looks over the group of Satanists, then spots Zach.
Alastor: *voice-over* I had heard about Zach through a family member of his that's down here in Hell as we speak, and I saw potential in the boy.
It cuts to show Alastor and Zach shaking hands.
Alastor: *voice-over* So we made a deal. In exchange for me giving him some powers like my own, his colony of Satanists would summon me one day out of the year and provide me with a live human to feast upon. It's a win for everyone. I get fresh meat, and Zach gets his remarkable powers.
Fade back to the present.
Zach: We always find the absolute worst person we can. People who would definitely earn their spot here in Hell. So don't think we go around sacrificing innocent people to be eaten by Alastor.
Charlie looked relieved to hear that.
Alastor: Yes, no worries. Besides, the sins that these meals are laced with give off a remarkable taste. The more sin, the more delicious they are. Leaves my craving for living flesh feeling satisfied for the rest of the year.
Zach: *looks around* Hey Al, where's Husk and Niffty? Aren't they-?
Niffty: *off-screen* ZACH!
A small red blur tackles Zach and hugs him tightly, revealing to be Niffty as she kisses his cheek over and over again.
Zach: *chuckles* Hey, Niffty. *picks her up by the leg as she hangs upside down, giggling* Still a crazy little gremlin, I see.
Niffty giggles crazily as Zach then drops her to the ground, causing her to hit face first. She stands up like nothing happened.
Husk: *enters the room, finishing off a bottle beer* Well, shit. I thought I heard a familiar voice. *smirks*
Zach: *smiles* Hey, it's the drunk and grumpy cat.
Husk flips Zach off, and Zach returns the gesture.
Zach: *looks around* So I'm guessing Rosie isn't here?
Alastor: No, no, she's back in Cannibal Town with the rest of her people and the Satanists. Sadly I don't know where your aunt is either, as I've yet to encounter her since returning from my recent sabbatical.
Zach: *shrugs* Well, I'll probably just go and look for myself.
Alastor: *smiles* Splendid. Oh, and if you see the ornery old bat named Susan, tell her to jump into piranha infested water. You'll figure out why when you see her.
Zach: Sounds fair enough. I'll see if I can find her.
He's about to walk out of the hotel, but then smirks. In a puff of shadow-y smoke, he appears before Chase and kisses him on the lips, making the aquatic demon boy glow teal as he blushes.
Zach: *when the kiss splits, he smiles* I'll be back soon, baby.
He vanishes again, leaving Chase wide-eyed and blushing. Charlie was gushing over the couple while Vaggie playfully rolled her eye.
Vaggie: About as bold as Angel.
Angel Dust: *rolls his eyes* If he was as bold as me, he'd have gone for the dick immediately.
Lincoln: On that note… I better go and keep an eye on him. Make sure he doesn't get in the wrong crowd.
Alastor: My boy, this is Hell! There is no "right crowd"! *laughs*
Lincoln flips Alastor off and opens a portal, leaving the hotel.
The scene cuts to Cannibal Town as Zach walks up to the sign, then looking ahead to the scenery. The town was well-kept and nice, bustling with Cannibals and Satanists of all kinds. The Cannibals all had pitch black eyes and razor sharp teeth, while the Satanists had various appearances, but each having a Pentagram burned or carved into their necks.
Zach: *smiles* Well, this feels like a second home already.
He walks into the town, passing by Cannibals and Satanists as they go about their daily lives. Zach taps one Cannibal girl on the shoulder, making them spin around and lunge for a bite. Zach promptly steps back to avoid losing a finger.
Cannibal Girl: Oh, sorry! *giggles* I kinda had a light breakfast, so I'm still kinda hungry.
Zach: *chuckles* Don't worry about it. I'm looking for Rosie. Is she here?
Cannibal Girl: *shakes her head* Not right now. She's out with a friend of hers. *points to Rosie's Emporium* But you can ask her assistant to schedule a meeting. Hellhound with glasses and a yellow and blue sweater, you can't miss him.
Zach: Thanks.
Zach walks off to the Emporium. The Cannibal girl is about to walk off herself, but a smell catches her nose. She sniffs the air and notices the smell coming from Zach.
Cannibal Girl: Is that… living flesh? No, that can't be, he's clearly a demon.
It cuts to Rosie's Emporium as Zach walks up to the entrance on-screen. Now cut inside the store where one of the Zodiacs, Clyde McBride, can be seen checking things off of a checklist.
Clyde: *muttering as he writes checkmarks* Food supply full, check... Orientalism clothing, arrived on schedule...
The door is heard opening, prompting Clyde's ears to perk up. He looks and notices Zach entering, as the disguised human is left looking around the Emporium in astonishment.
Clyde: *walks up to Zach, catching his attention* Welcome to Rosie's Emporium. Do you have an appointment with Rosie?
Zach: Oh, no I don't. I was wondering if you knew where she was? I'm a friend of Alastor's.
Clyde: *looks up at Zach's antlers in his demon form* I had a strong feeling. *looks back down at Zach* She's currently out with a friend of hers. Ophelia, I believe her name was.
Zach: *lets out an excited radio feedback* Ophelia Basilisk? Sort of a biker look to her? *Clyde nods* That's my aunt!
Clyde: *surprised* Is she now? *Zach nods* Well, I don't know when they'll be back, but I can give her a message if you'd like.
A portal opens in the Emporium, as Lincoln then steps out.
Lincoln: *dusts himself off as the portal closes behind him* Man, those Cannibals will try eating anyone. *sees Clyde* Oh, hey. Clyde, right?
Clyde: *nods* Lincoln, right?
Lincoln: *nods* Sure is. Just here keeping an eye on Zach. It's risky to leave a living human by himself in Hell, even if he's got power like Alastor.
Clyde's eyes suddenly bulge out through his glasses in shock.
Clyde: *shocked* ... Did... did you just say that Zach's a living human? As in... he's not dead? Not a Sinner?!
Lincoln: Uh, yeah. Why, what's the big-? *realization hits as his and Zach's eyes widen* Ohhhhh... shit...
That's when the three of them hear the entire town getting riled up outside, like they're looking for something and causing chaos.
Clyde: *nervous gulp* They're... now looking for Zach for his living flesh.
Zach: *facepalms with a groan* Dammit! I totally forgot about masking my human scent in Hell!
Lincoln: *looks at Clyde* Do Cannibals really have that good a sense of smell?!
Clyde: When it comes to flesh, yes! Alright, we just need to get Zach out of here before the Cannibals find him!
?: *off-screen* Too late!
They look to the door, seeing an army of Cannibals led by an old woman who looked cranky as shit. They were armed with pitchforks, guns, and torches.
?: *cranky* It's been a long time since we had LIVE food, so we're gonna chow down!
Lincoln and Zach: *glance at Clyde* Susan?
Clyde: *deadpan* Susan.
The Cannibals start to swarm into the building and surround the boys. Zach looks among the crowd and even notices the Satanists among the crowd, some of which he recognized from when they were alive.
Zach: *eyes widen* The Satanists too?
Clyde: Yeah, they kinda adapted to the Cannibal lifestyle when they joined the society.
Zach: *stays quiet for a moment before stepping up in front of Lincoln and Clyde* ...I know what I have to do.
Lincoln: *he and Clyde's eyes widen* Zach, are you crazy?!
Zach: *looks at Lincoln* I may have made a deal with Alastor, but that doesn't mean I'm as crazy as him.
In a puff of shadow smoke, he zips through the crowd to now be outside, in his human form. The Cannibals and Satanists then surround him. Lincoln and Clyde try to push their way through the crowd, but don't have any luck. They then leap onto a rooftop to get a better view so they can act faster.
Susan: *to a Satanist holding a shotgun* You gonna let our dinner get away?!
The Satanist aims his shotgun at Zach, who doesn't look up just yet. The Satanist grips the gun and is about to fire… when Zach suddenly lifts his hand past his face, moving it up and down. Each time he does, his face changes from a smile to a frown.
This left the mob confused, same with Lincoln and Clyde.
Clyde: *confused* What is he doing?
Lincoln: *confused* I got no fucking idea.
Male Singer: I've been around the world in the pouring rain
That's when Zach begins to spin, leap and dance among the crowd, confusing them.
Cannibal Boy: What the?
Male Singer: Feeling out of place, really feeling strange
Zach lands in a split, making the crowd gasp. Zach slides up to his feet as he keeps dancing, leaving the crowd more amazed.
Male Singer: Take me to a place where they know my name
Where everyone knows my name
Satanist Man: *realizes something* Hey… I know those moves… *eyes widen* Zach?
Zach leaps up in a side-ways flip, as Lincoln and Clyde stare in stunned silence.
Male Singer: Check it, check it out, I'm out to do my thing
Satanist Girl: *as Zach lands on the ground* It's Zach! Zach Basilisk!
Satanist Woman: *as Zach dances and the crowd gets more excited* Skye and Richter's kid?!
Male Singer: King of the floor, king of the swing
Satanist Teenage Boy: *Zach was now dancing on his hands* It is Zach! Only one Satanist can move like that!
Lincoln and Clyde, jumping down from the roof and landing in front of the crowd, stare in wonder as they look at the new cheering crowd of Satanists and Cannibals.
Male Singer: Play a little beat, I'll be a dancing machine
They look back to Zach, seeing him now doing the worm along the streets of the town, even having two shadow copies split from his body and matching his movements.
Male Singer: Play a little jam, I'll come alive, alive, alive!
Satanist Man: *lowers his gun, amazed* He's incredible…
Lincoln: *stunned* Well holy fuck, Zach wasn't kidding!
Crowd: They got jungle fever, show 'em some love
Zach does a few backflips, then seems to go into a slow-motion backwards cartwheel… except…
Cannibal Woman: *everything is actually in normal speed, amazed* How does he do that?!
The crowd cheers as Zach's shadow clones snatch two torches and turn them into a fire pit as Zach then lands in front of it, his shadows now reattached and made larger by the light of the fire.
Zach then dances in front of the fire, the crowd chanting his name over and over.
Male Singer: This is my home, this is my home
King of the throne, this is my home
Lincoln and Clyde both can't help bobbing their heads along with Zach's movements.
Male Singer: This is my home, this is my home
This is my home
Clyde: *calls out* Way to fucking go, Zach!
Lincoln: *calls out* How did you know this would work?!
Male Singer: See, I've been travelin' and travelin' forever
Zach: *calls back* I didn't think! I felt!
Male Singer: But now that I found a home, feels better than heaven
Zach then begins spinning in a tornado of red and black.
Male Singer: See, I've been travelin' and travelin' forever
But now that I'm home, feels better heaven
He then leaps up as the whole crowd looks up with amazed gasps, before he then lands on the ground in a burst of energy, then raising his hands like a gymnast landing the stunt. The whole crowd cheers wildly for him and applauds, dropping their weapons. Zach smiles as he takes a few bows for the crowd.
Susan: *smiling* Oh… that was beautiful. *suddenly picks up the shotgun* Now let's eat!
At the same time, a motorcycle was heard approaching.
Lincoln: *he and Clyde see this, eyes widen* Zach, look out!
Suddenly, a TOWERING draconic woman driving on a motorcycle splits the crowd in half and slams right into Susan. The cranky old bitch is sent flying and screaming as she crashes through a billboard, putting a Susan-shaped hole in it. Zach looks up at the towering dragon woman as she gets off her motorcycle, shouting in Susan's direction.
?: Be lucky I ain't sent your ass in a box floating down to Envy, you ornery old bitch!
Zach's eyes widen as he recognizes the woman's voice and attire.
Zach: … Aunt Ophelia?
The woman looks down at Zach as Lincoln gets a good look at the woman who sent Susan flying. She looked to be at least 20 feet tall with a draconic appearance. She had orange scaly skin and bright red hair that reached to the top of her rather long neck, with two dark red horns sticking out of the top of her head. Her eyes were pure green, her hands and feet were large compared to her arms, and her back was lined with sharp spikes. She didn't have wings like most dragons, so Lincoln recognized she was actually a Drake. She wore a black leather jacket and torn gray pants. And like the rest of the Satanists, he could see a pentagram mark on the back of her neck.
Ophelia: *eyes widening as she leans down to Zach's height* Zach? Is that really you?
Zach: *smiles as a shadow tendril lifts him to be more eye-level with Ophelia* In the living flesh.
Ophelia instantly grabs Zach and hugs him tightly, avoiding crushing Zach's spine.
Ophelia: *laughs* Fucking hell, you've grown so much! How've you been?!
Zach: *laughing* I've been doing good! I'm sorry I haven't been able to come visit sooner!
Ophelia: *sets Zach on her shoulder* Ah, don't worry about that! I'm just glad to see my nephew's still alive! Last I heard about you was from Martha when she manifested down here.
Lincoln's eyes widened upon hearing that name. He remembered the mission that led to him and I.M.P. (back when it was just him, his parents and Blitzo) killing Martha and her family.
Zach: Yeah, it sucked to hear that she died. How's she been doing?
Ophelia: *scoffs* It's Martha! She took to liking Hell instantly!
Zach: *laughs* Yeah, kinda stupid question to ask. *looks around* Hey, isn't Rosie with you?
Ophelia: She's staying behind with Carmilla Carmine for a moment. But enough about that! *grins* How's my favorite nephew been?!
Zach: *laughs as Ophelia walks off with him* I'm your only nephew!
Ophelia: *off-screen* Yeah, so? What's your point?
Lincoln: *pan to him and Clyde* Well, I think it's gonna be a while before Zach's ready to go back.
Clyde: You aren't rushed for time, are you?
Lincoln: Pfft, if Zach's having fun, and if it's pissing my boss off, it's a win-win. *looks at Clyde* By the way, did you know about some "element training" the Zodiacs had to do?
Clyde: *looks confused* First I've heard of it.
Lincoln: Hm. We're gonna have to look into this properly.
A/N: Sorry if this chapter seems short. I just wanted to get this done ASAP now that I'm back.