The scene opens on all 13 Zodiac Hellhounds, led by Lynn Kratos, Luan Looney, and Lucy Umbra, as they arrive in the Sloth Ring. They were taking the other 10 Zodiac Hellhounds for their Zodiac Element Training. The area around them had a Chinese inspired design to it, with buildings and pillars that would feel right in the early days of China on Earth.
Lincoln: So who exactly are we looking for in regards to this training?
Lucy: Master Yuansu. One of the greatest martial artists in all of Hell.
Luan: Yeah, no joke, he's fucking incredible when it comes to training others. Just one week was all it took for us to go from rookies to professionals with our elements.
Lynn: Rumor has it he even trained Satan back before he became the SIn of Wrath.
Lola: Then wouldn't that make him over a thousand years old?
?: *off-screen, calm elderly voice* Which translates to over a thousand years of experience, young lady.
The group of Zodiac Hellhounds look to a pillar and see a Chinese dragon on top. The dragon had a long purple body, long white hair that is connected to a mustache and beard, and a sphere on his tail that seemed to be surrounded by elements that change every few seconds. One moment it's surrounded in stone, the next moment it's surrounded in lightning, the next it's fire, and so on. The dragon leaps off of the pillar and lands in a burst of all types of elements, before taking on the shape of an elderly goat-like man with a hunch, long white hair and a beard, large demon horns that curled back and reached his shoulders, the same dragon tail, and wearing red and gold Chinese robes while also wielding a wooden staff that looked hand-carved.
Lola: *stunned* ...Whoa.
Luan: Guys, meet Master Yuansu. *Master Yuansu simply bows his head*
Master Yuansu: *slowly walking around the group* I was wondering when the other Zodiac Hellhounds would come.
Lucy: They only found out about the training from us recently. We figured we'd tell them all about it so they can get it done.
Master Yuansu: *nods as he stops in front of the group* Then it seems that you've all reached the starting point of a new destiny, hm?
Lincoln: *nods* Yes, sir.
Master Yuansu: Just know, my training is not for the faint of heart. Many have given up after just one day. *looks among the group* You must have an equally strong mind and body to withstand the elements you wish to wield.
Clyde lets out a small gulp.
Leni: *whispers to Lori* Sounds brutal.
Lori slightly nods with a "mmm".
Master Yuansu: You'll know which element is right when it chooses you. Now, if you are all ready, *stands aside as some pillars rise up from the ground, each one containing a single element* let us hone your spirits to make them even greater.
Luan, Lynn and Lucy step back as the rest of the Zodiacs approach the pillars, each picking one. The elements haven't been decided yet, except for three pillars of elements that have already been activated. These are for the elements of wood, earth, and shadows, which Luan, Lynn and Lucy have respectively.
Master Yuansu: *nods* Wise choices, young crickets.
Lynn: Fair warning: you guys might feel a big tingle for this next part!
Luna: *confused* Next part?
Lucy: Brace yourselves.
The elements slowly start to rise off of the pillars, then suddenly launch themselves forward and phase themselves into the Zodiac Hounds' bodies, which causes them to glow with power.
Lana: *amazed* Whoa!
Lola: *amazed* What was that?!
Master Yuansu: That was the elements making their choices. Choosing a host to wield their power. You will learn which element has chosen you shortly.
Lincoln: *as the glows fade away from their bodies* Lynn was right, that WAS a big tingle.
Lynn: *chuckles* Yep.
Master Yuansu: Now, come with me. *begins to walk off* Your training will officially begin inside.
The group follows the old man into a building that leads down some stairs to a Chinese inspired dojo. Shouting and grunting was heard, as the Zodiacs saw about 6 other figures of various demon species training. On a balancing beam, an Incubus with pale skin and curly orange hair is seen flipping over and dodging arrows firing out of the wall. Another figure, a female Imp with a pink streak in her hair, jumps onto the balance beam and begins to spar with the Incubus, while also dodging the arrows. A Hellhound with pale brown fur, black hair and prosthetic legs weaves his way through spinning projectiles and kicks a few off their hinges, while a male Baphomet with yellow fur and a purple flame is seen flipping and dodging a floor that shoots out fire, even launching him into the air as she dodges. Another male Baphomet, this one with brown fur and a green flame, is seen swinging from rings hanging from the ceiling. Lastly, a Succubus with pink skin and brown hair tied in a braid dodges swinging spiked clubs while leaping onto spinning serpent logs, then smashes one with her bare fists. A piece goes flying for the group, but Master Yuansu casually swats it away with his staff like it was nothing.
Master Yuansu: *loud enough for the six training demons to hear* That's enough.
The six training demons instantly halt their training and quickly stand before Master Yuansu with their palms together as they bow.
Master Yuansu: *nods* At ease, my students. *the six of them lower their hands and look up* The remaining ten Zodiacs have finally arrived for their Element Training. Let us help them grasp their new powers. *faces the Zodiac Hounds* These are six of my greatest students. *gestures to the orange haired Incubus* Rocky, *gestures to the Imp girl* Tabby, *gestures to the hellhound with prosthetic legs* Francisco, *gestures to the Baphomet with the yellow fur* Winston, *gestures to the Baphomet with the brown fur* Skippy, *gestures to the Succubus* and Jordan.
Tabby: *puts her hands behind her head* We got new ones, huh?
Winston: *smiles* How wonderful.
Francisco: *grins* You guys better be ready for a tough road ahead.
Lana: *cracks her knuckles with a grin* Oh, I'm ready for it!
Jordan: *smirks* You say that now, but let's see if you can back it up.
Lisa: *scratches under her chin* This should be intriguing.
Luan: *she, Lynn and Lucy step back* The three of us will be tracking your progress. Throw in a helpful tip or two!
Skippy: *rolls up a gong and glances at Yuansu* Whenever you're ready, Master!
Master Yuansu: *steps back* Now then... let the training... begin!
He swings his staff into the gong, causing it to let out a loud ringing sound. The Zodiacs' training unfolds over the next week.
Lola throws kicks against a padded pillar, trying to reach higher and higher with each kick, specifically to kick a picture of an Exorcist's mask. She snarls and throws as high of a kick as she currently can, reaching just below it. She's about to lose her cool, but quickly calms herself before her rage can blind her. Winston was overlooking her as she resumed kicking.
Ronnie Anne and Bobby are standing back to back between two hanging sheets. Rocky and Jordan stand on the other sides of the sheets, each holding a staff topped with a boxing glove. The two Santiago siblings then predict and block the strikes of the boxing glove staffs without being able to see them coming.
Lana is standing in ankle-deep mud and lifting her legs, finding the mud thicker than it looks. She was improving her leg strength as Skippy watched. She then does a few jumps in place, with Skippy noticing some of the mud seemed to be following her, more than normally.
Luna is doing push-ups with her feet elevated as Tabby was kneeling before her, then guiding her left and right to make the training much more intense and straining, but also more rewarding. Luna let out a few breaths, with Tabby noticing the breaths had a sort of frost to them.
Leni had her legs wrapped around another pillar as Lynn held her feet together. Leni was doing sit-ups and throwing punches to the sides of the pillar each time she went up. Lynn notices that with each punch, Leni's fists seem to give off a small shine.
Clyde was hanging from the rings Skippy swung on earlier, using them for pull-ups. Despite having no prior physical training and being rather scrawny, Clyde refused to give up on this training. Francisco watched with his arms crossed.
Lori was sparring against Luan, who was proving to be more skilled than Lori had expected. Lori was quick to adapt, however, and was improving with each punch, kick and block. She then senses a sneak attack from behind and quickly blocks a kick from Jordan, then does a double palm strike that sends Jordan tumbling back… with a slight gust of wind sending her further back than expected.
Lisa had her eyes blinded as she stood on the balancing beam. Lucy activated the arrows as Lisa then dodged and parried each arrow without using her technology. Lucy watched closely, noticing the slight glints of light that seemed to be coming off of Lisa's hands more and more with each parry. But she knew it couldn't be her technology, as she had seen Lisa remove EVERY piece of technology she had, so she couldn't be using tech now. It was like small pieces of metal were forming in her palms for brief moments.
As for Lincoln, he stood before Master Yuansu and was fighting with him directly. Lincoln had to block the master's rather strong and fast fists, as well as hits from his staff and tail. Turns out despite his old age, Master Yuansu was not one to be taken lightly.
Lincoln: *in between trying to block strikes* I can see… why there are rumors… that you trained Satan himself…!
Master Yuansu: *casually while throwing attacks at Lincoln* Rumors? Those are facts.
Lincoln: *eyes widen* Wait, you actually di-?! *gets socked across the face* Gah!
Lincoln crashes against the floor as Master Yuansu dusts his hand off.
Master Yuansu: You're letting yourself get distracted, Lincoln. In the heat of a battle, you need to keep your mind focused. *Lincoln picks himself up* Even the slightest moment of slip-up could leave you vulnerable to a strike… as I'm sure you learned the hard way in your first encounter with Death.
Lincoln's eyes widen as the background changes to show his first fight with Death that led to the small scar above his right eye.
Lincoln: *shocked* You know about that?
Master Yuansu: I know about everything in Hell. *sits down on a rock* Every Extermination, the moment Charlotte Morningstar decided to open that hotel, the moment the Radio Demon manifested in Hell… I've seen it all. I'm more connected to every part of Hell than most other demons. Even the Sins are nowhere as connected as I am.
Lincoln: So… you really have seen everything?
Master Yuansu: That's how I knew the remaining Zodiacs would be coming. *faces Lincoln* But if you're going to excel in this training, you need to put your heart and soul into it. Focus on your strengths and weaknesses. Even long after you finish my training.
Lincoln clenches his fists as he gives Master Yuansu a determined look.
Lincoln: Let's do this.
Master Yuansu nods before he simply snaps his fingers. The ground starts to quake, making Lincoln stumble, but he keeps his balance as a large portion of the area breaks apart and reforms into a massive obstacle course. The obstacle course included moving platforms, spikes, small cannons that shot out fire, crossbows mounted on the sides for surprise attacks, swinging chains, and more.
Master Yuansu: This obstacle course is not for the weak-willed. This is your only chance to turn back now.
But Lincoln doesn't move. His determined glare gets more intense, showing he's ready. Master Yuansu proudly smirks.
Master Yuansu: Then harden your resolve and forge your destiny. *strikes his staff on a gong, which rings loudly* Hajime!
Lincoln starts running through the course, leaping from platform to platform as arrows fire at him, prompting him to dodge with each jump. He leaps over a spike platform and almost lands on another, but grabs onto a chain. He then swings himself up to avoid getting hit with flames, then lands on spinning platform as he dodges spinning bars.
It then cuts to show Lincoln doing push-ups with intense conditions, including having hot coals under his stomach, having his feet elevated off the ground, and doing the push-ups one handed, alternating between hands. Master Yuansu watches while sitting on his staff, staring intently at the young Hellhound.
Next it cuts to Lincoln panting and heaving as he pulls a bunch of heavy pillars from behind him. His body starts to glow a faint orange as sparks shoot out, which gets Master Yuansu's attention.
Now it cuts to Lincoln slowly, but surely, powering through a heavy blizzard as snow, frost and ice coated him from head to toe. This was happening because of the ice element Master Yuansu was using harshly on him.
Now we see Lincoln laying on the floor while he was lifting a stone statue with Master Yuansu sitting on top. The elderly demon looks down, noticing more of the same sparks from earlier emitting from Lincoln with the more strain he puts on his body.
Next, Lincoln is punching a stone pillar over and over. Despite the intense pain in his hands, likely from his broken and bleeding knuckles, Lincoln kept going. When he finally stopped, Master Yuansu then used a healing element to heal Lincoln's fists, and Lincoln went at it again.
Master Yuansu: *to himself* Hm, impressive. Very.
It cuts to Lincoln darting across a long, worn out, rickety bridge as the planks quickly break and fall behind him. The breaking quickly catches up, causing Lincoln's foot to shoot out from underneath.
Master Yuansu: *watching Lincoln stumble while hanging upside down on a stalagmite* Hm.
Lincoln nearly falls off, but his eyes suddenly glow orange, as does his body while lightning crackles violently around him. In a flash, he suddenly speeds forward and right off the collapsing bridge in less than a minute. Master Yuansu looks surprised, and so does Lincoln. Lincoln looks at his hands, seeing the crackling orange lightning emitting from his body. The lightning then fades as Lincoln just stares.
Master Yuansu: *surprised, thinks to himself* Incredible...
We cut to the last part of the training, which has Lincoln and Master Yuansu in a battle arena.
Master Yuansu: *slowly pacing around Lincoln* You have done well so far, Lincoln, but the journey isn't finished yet. You have reached your final test.
It cuts to the rest of the Zodiac Hellhounds and the other six students watching from the stands.
Master Yuansu: *off-screen* You are to now take what you have learned and use it in a real scenario. *cuts back to him as he stops* You will now... *eyes narrow* ... face me.
He tosses his staff away and removes his upper robe, showing that the hunch on his back was actually a weight strapped to his back. He cuts the straps as the weight falls and hits the ground with a heavy thud, and we also see that Master Yuansu is well fit and toned for his age. Despite this, Lincoln keeps his determined gaze as orange lightning crackles off his skin and fur.
Tabby: *surprised* A personal challenge from Master Yuansu?
Francisco: There's gotta be something special in Lincoln if Master Yuansu's decided that.
Jordan: *surprised* Yeah, not even we had to fight him like this when our final tests came.
Winston: Regardless, we shall see how far Lincoln has come since this training started.
Skippy: If it's true that Lincoln held his own against the literal Grim Reaper, then this fight might actually be closer than we think.
Lynn and Luan roll up with a gong.
Lynn: No holds barred, guys! Feel free to give us a good spectacle!
Luan: Now go for it! *rings the gong, which initiates the start of the battle*
Yuansu teleports to Lincoln which he blocks. He tries landing a flurry of punches but Lincoln avoids them. Lincoln punches Yuansu in the skull and knocks him over. Lincoln tries punching Yuansu while he's on the ground but Yuansu teleports in a shadow portal before he does so.
Master Yuansu: *appears and hurls a flaming stone spear at Lincoln* Come here!
Lincoln deflects the attack with a heavy lightning bolt, knocking it back at Yuansu. He then teleports before the bolt can hit him. Teleporting behind Lincoln, Yuansu then punches the Hellhound in the face, disorienting him. While Lincoln is dizzy, Yuansu summons a lightning emitting katana and attempts to slice him. But, before he can do so, Lincoln wakes up and dodges the sword slashes, subsequently kicking Yuansu in the face and sending him crashing back with the katana breaking. The elderly demon flips back to his feet and charges at Lincoln, and the two trade heavy blows that burst with lightning, flames, and other elements.
Leni: *gasps* Wow!
Clyde: Yuansu is THIS strong?!
Lucy: You guys haven't seen anything yet.
Lynn: Remember those rumors about him training Satan? Those are actually facts.
Yuansu sweeps his tail at Lincoln, but the Hellhound backflips over it and throws a few kicks at the old man's face. Yuansu blocks each one and lands a kick on Lincoln's back, making the boy skid across the ground. In a crack of lightning, Lincoln bolts to Yuansu and throws lightning fast punches that the old man blocks with little effort. He then points two fingers at Lincoln's chest, before hitting him with a heavy one-inch punch that emits a harsh shockwave. The shockwave not only causes Lincoln to hunch over, but his shirt and vest are also blown to shreds. Seconds later, Lincoln was sent crashing back to the edge of the arena, coughing up a bit of blood and saliva, but refusing to go down.
Lana: *as Lola gasps* Holy hell!
Lori: *cringes* That literally looked painful.
Master Yuansu: *puts his hands behind his back* Do you concede?
Lincoln lets out one more cough, before rising to his feet and glaring at the elderly demon. He spits out a bit of blood and then wipes his lip, lightning crackling off his body.
Lincoln: *coldly* I can do this all day.
He grunts as she strikes another fighting stance.
Master Yuansu: Very well. *performs the "bring it on" gesture with his right hand*
Cut to Lincoln's fist as it clenches tightly, the lightning around his body starting to crackle more violently. He shouts as he lunges at Master Yuansu, throwing more lightning charged punches and kicks that seem much faster, but the elderly master is still able to block and counter each hit.
Master Yuansu: *while dodging* You will have to do a lot better than that, Lincoln.
He leaps up and places a foot on Lincoln's arm as it's thrown out for a punch, then he swiftly kicks Lincoln right in the face, sending him crashing back again with a slightly broken snout. He tumbles across the floor, coughing up more blood. He tries to pick himself up, but a pain in his stomach brings him back to his knees as the lightning around him continues to spark and crackle.
Luna: *worried* Dudes, I think this is goin' too far. *cut back to Lincoln as he's staggering to pick himself up* Linc can barely even move at this point.
Ronnie Anne: *calls out in concern* Lincoln, stop! You really can't take any more hits!
Lincoln: *finally stands upright, huffing* You... really should know me better... Ronnie... *his eyes begin to glow pure orange with heavy sparks* Quitting... isn't my thing!
Thunder started to boom, but it wasn't from Lincoln. Everyone glances over to see storm clouds rolling in, but they rumble with orange lightning instead.
Lynn: *stunned* What the fuck?!
Lucy: *moves her hair from her eyes in surprise* What... what is this?
Lisa: *stunned* Great Einstein, is this from Lincoln's power?!
Orange bolts of lightning crash into the arena around Lincoln, forming burnt craters where they strike. The ground cracks around Lincoln's feet as his fists clenched tightly, drawing blood. Lincoln's teeth grind together as his eyes spark more and more. Then, with a primal roar to the skies as he enters his Zodiac form... a massive bolt of orange lightning comes down and strikes Lincoln directly on the chest, causing a massive burst of orange electricity that almost levels the entire arena. The other Zodiacs and the six students are sent flying back, while Master Yuansu skids back a bit, all of them shielding their eyes.
Ronnie Anne: *tries to see* Linc?!
Cut to the smoke and dust slowly fading away to show Lincoln in a brand-fucking new form of his Zodiac power: his fur was completely orange and looked more sharper, his tail was shaped like a lightning bolt, his snout, hands, legs and end of his tail were snow white, and his eyes and inside of his eyes were a vibrant sky blue. Electricity constantly crackled and sparked around his whole body.
Lincoln: *looking at his hand, his voice echoing and crackling with thunder* Master Yuansu, you told me to harden my resolve and forge my destiny.
Lincoln looks up at the amazed master as he clenches his fist, which gives off a crack of thunder and sparks of lightning. Cut to Lincoln's chest as the Virgo Zodiac sign then appears, made from sky blue lightning that glowed brighter than the rest of the lightning his fur was now made of.
Lincoln: *zoom out as he narrows his eyes* Well... here it is! *his power surges as he screams* HERE'S MY RESOLVE AND DESTINY!
In a split second, Lincoln suddenly vanished and reappeared in front of Master Yuansu before immediately connecting a lightning-powered punch on his abdomen. The force was so strong, it caused an electrified shockwave as Master Yuansu was instantly sent skidding back, smashing through 3 sets of brick walls.
Rocky: *he and everyone else was left shocked* HOLY SHIT!
Skippy: *shocked* Did you see that, Winston?!
Winston: *shocked* I'd be a liar if I said I didn't! How did Lincoln manage this?!
Luna: *shocked* Yeah, none of us had this happen during our training!
Lynn: *shocked* It's like he combined his Zodiac transformation with the element he got!
Cut to Master Yuansu in the middle of rubble and a cloud of dust, wincing when he placed his hand on the spot where Lincoln struck him.
Master Yuansu: *amazed* What incredible power...
Lincoln: *lands on top of a pillar before him, causing a small shockwave* There's more where that came from!
The elderly demon chuckles as he rises to his feet, before swiftly dodging a surprise kick from Lincoln. Yuansu throws a punch to Lincoln's face, but in a flash of lightning, Lincoln was behind him. Yuansu throws a flaming tail swipe at Lincoln, but the boy swiftly dodges and kicks the master in the back, sending him back to the arena. In a flash of lightning, he appears before the master and throws a heavy punch down, but with a sudden burst of energy, Master Yuansu powers up and blocks Lincoln's punch with his own, leveling the arena floor.
Lincoln leaps back as Master Yuansu stands there, his body emitting every element he has... before he returns to his normal state and calms down, much to Lincoln's surprise.
Master Yuansu: *closes his eyes* In all my centuries of training demons, I have never found one as impressive as you. *opens his eyes and smiles* You have passed your final test with flying colors, Lincoln.
Lincoln: *stunned* Really?! *grins, but then starts to feel light-headed* That's... great...
A burst of energy and lightning occurs from Lincoln as he reverts back to normal before dropping onto his back like a rock. His injuries were completely cured, but his energy was spent, so he was out cold.
Ronnie Anne: Lincoln!
She leaps out of the stands and rushes to his side, checking his pulse. She looks relieved when she feels he's still alive.
Ronnie Anne: *sighs out and smiles as she kisses his forehead* You never cease to amaze me, Lame-O...
It fades to later in the day as Lincoln finds himself waking up in his room. He groans as he holds his hand to his head, trying to sit up, but notices a slight weight on his chest. He lifts the blanket and sees his baby sister laying on his chest, snoring adorably.
Lincoln: *smiles* That will NEVER stop being adorable.
He gently nudges Minnie, making her stir awake. She adorably yawns and rubs her little eyes as Lincoln picks her up.
Minnie: *notices Lincoln awake and fully wakes up* Winky!
She reaches out for him. Lincoln chuckles and nuzzles Minnie, and she giggles as she nuzzles Lincoln's fur.
Lincoln: Hey, Minnie. Sorry for worrying you.
He stands up and walks out of the room with Minnie, finding his parents in the kitchen making dinner.
Moxxie: *sees Lincoln and smiles* Hey, look who's back on his feet, Millie.
Millie: *sees her son and smiles* Hey, honey! Glad you're back up!
Lincoln: Hey, Mom and Dad. I'm guessing Ronnie Anne brought me here after I fell unconscious?
Moxxie: After calling Octavia and having her use the Grimoire to bring you here.
Millie: *smiling* So is it true?! You got a new superpower and super form?!
Lincoln chuckles as he points his finger at the window, then fires an orange bolt of lightning out that shatters the window, and…
Blitzo: *outside* OW! *crashes into something outside*
Lincoln: *his hand is still sparking with orange lightning* Yep, it's true.
Minnie: *eyes sparkling* Ooh…
Moxxie: *smiles* You just keep getting more incredible, son.
Millie: *smiling* That's fuckin' awesome, Linc!
Pan down to Blitzo, still reeling from Lincoln's lighting bolt. His phone, which was briefly fried, starts to ring. He answers it.
Blitzo: Yello?
Loona: *on the phone* We got a client, Blitzo. *Blitzo's eyes widen* And this guy's willing to pay BIG MONEY for this job.
Blitzo: How big we talking, Loony?
Loona: *on the phone* Just get over here and see for yourself.
Blitzo: Will do! *hangs up and calls up to the apartment* M'n'M, Linc! Hate to cut your family time short, but we got a big job right now!
Lincoln: *he and his parents poke their heads out the window* Right now? Seriously?
Blitzo: Just get your asses down here quick!
It snaps to I.M.P.'s office as Blitzo sits at his desk before the client, who we can't see yet.
Blitzo: Welcome to I.M.P., chump! I'm Blitzo, the o is silent! *rests his elbows on his desk* So who's the bastard or bitch you need us to kill?
We get a good look at the client, who appears to be a humanoid dragon man with green scaly skin, large wings, yellow eyes, and purple horns. He wears a tattered outfit that looks like it came from Scottish royalty.
Client: Hello, my name is Angus. *takes out a wanted poster of the target* My target for you is the corrupt duchess of my former home. Her name is Morag.
Blitzo: *takes the wanted poster* Oh shit, we're going after royalty now?! That's a fucking first! *sets the poster down* So, besides being corrupt, what did this old bag of bones do?
Angus: She killed the current ruler of the land, my dearest friend Duke Lawrence, by trapping him into a volcano. And when the town turned on her, she mind-controlled the guardian of the kingdom and killed everyone in cold blood! *looks down* Myself included…
Moxxie: *pan to show him and Millie* I see, and you want us to kill her as payback.
Angus: Why else would I be here? *angry* I don't care how it's done, but I WANT. HER. DEAD! *smoke flares from his nostrils*
Blitzo: *nods* Consider it done, my angry friend! We'll have this royal hag's head torn and fresh by the end of the damn day!
Angus: *calms down a bit* I should warn you, she may still have the guardian of the kingdom under her control. You may need your entire team to deal with them.
Lola: *scoffs* This guardian can't be tougher than anything we've handled before.
Angus: The guardian is a 100 foot tall dragon.
I.M.P.'s eyes all snap WIDE open at the mention of that.
Lola: ...That might be tough.
Lana: *under her breath* Dragons are cool though.
It fades to Earth, specifically in Scotland. A portal opens, and all of I.M.P., except for Minnie, step out. Minnie was staying back with Octavia like always.
The group looks along the area and sees a town that looked to be in ruins, with a few raging fires burning some buildings. At the top of the town was a large castle that was relatively untouched by any of the destruction. And circling the air above was indeed a massive dragon with green scales, purple horns and back spines, and glowing purple eyes. Lincoln got a closer look at the dragon's eyes and could tell it was still under mind control.
Lincoln: Oh yeah. Glowing eyes indicate mind control all right.
Blitzo: Shit, that royal bitch must have a strong ass spell.
Moxxie: Either that or some kind of gem that controls the beast.
Lisa: *looking at the castle with her goggles, which were in X-Ray mode* It seems our target is inside the castle.
Lana: *pops her knuckles* Then let's kill that hag's ass!
Ronnie Anne: *holds Lana back* Hang on, Lana. *points up at the circling dragon* We got an eye in the sky.
Loona: How the hell do we deal with a big ass dragon?
Lincoln: We need to get the dragon away from the castle. *looks at his father* Dad, the rest of us will try and distract the dragon. You try to find a good spot to snipe the bitch.
Moxxie: *nods as he pulls out his sniper rifle* Got it. *runs off*
Millie: What are we gonna distract that big fella with?
Lana: *forms a mud ball in her hand* Our new powers should be up for the job!
Ronnie Anne: *cracks her knuckles as her fists burst into purple flames* This is definitely a way to test them out, I'll admit that.
Lisa: *adjusts her glasses as her hands are surrounded in liquid metal* Indeed. So, what is our plan?
Lincoln: Already got one. *faces one part of the group* Mom, Lana, Lola, Lisa, we'll be distracting the dragon on the ground. *looks at the others* Ronnie, Blitzo and Loona, you guys take the roofs for firearm coverage.
Lola: *her fists harden into pink crystals as she punches them together with a grin* Works for me!
Blitzo: *pulls out some guns* Fucking genius, Lincoln!
Lincoln: *smirks* Then let's do this.
Cut to the skies as the dragon continues its circle over the ruined kingdom. Its purple eyes glare forward, only for them to widen in surprise when a big ball of mud splatters all over its face.
Lana: *off-screen* HEY, BIG SCALY DUMBASS! DOWN HERE!
The dragon wipes the mud from its eyes and glares down in anger, seeing Lana standing on a pillar of mud.
Lana: *calls out* Come and get some, bitch!
The dragon growls and dives down at Lana. Cut to the Hellhound dashing away on a mud slide as a massive torrent of fire struck where she once stood. Now landing with a mighty earth-shaking crash, the dragon lets out a thunderous roar before darting after Lana in pursuit. A massive ball of pink crystals then slams into the dragon's head, knocking it through an already destroyed building. The dragon picks itself up with a vicious growl as the shattered pink crystals lift up and fly at the dragon, putting cuts into its scaly skin. Lola leaps on-screen with her fists hardened into large pink crystalised gauntlets as she hammers into the dragon's skull. It roars in pain, then swats Lola away with its tail. Lola hardens her entire body and crashes into the ground, flipping back to her feet like nothing happened.
A few bullets hit the dragon's neck, bouncing off its scales. It turns and growls, seeing Blitzo firing on it. The beast roars and shoots a fireball at Blitzo, but Ronnie Anne leaps in front and hurls up a massive wave of purple flames that blocks the fireball easily.
Cut to the castle as the target, Morag, hears what's going on and rushes to the balcony. She was holding some sort of scepter with a purple gem on top.
Morag: *confused* What in the world?!
Behind shot: in the distance, the dragon under her control can be seen smashing its head right into a building, destroying the upper part of it.
Morag: *now angry, she shouts towards the beast* Hey! What the fuckin' ell are you doin', you dumb beast?!
Cut to a sniper's POV zooming in on Morag.
Morag: *shouting* You're supposed to fuckin' be quiet! Don't make me send you to the same volcano as-
BANG!
Morag screams out as she's shot right in the arm, causing her to drop her scepter off the balcony.
Morag: *glances at the bullet hole in her arm* Wh-What the?! *whimpers as she runs back into the castle*
Moxxie: *cut to him as he lowers his sniper* Trying to run, huh?
Moxxie leaps from rooftop to rooftop to get closer to the castle, then pulling himself onto the balcony and into the castle.
Cut to the scepter as it falls from the balcony and bounces off the ground, somehow not shattering, and tumbling across the streets of the town. It zooms over to show Lincoln firing lightning bolts at the rampaging dragon as it flies through buildings with Millie hanging onto its back spikes and hacking at it with her axe, but the dragon's scales were proving to be tougher than expected. Lincoln suddenly feels something hit his foot, causing him to look down and see the scepter.
Lincoln: *surprised* A scepter? *picks it up and notices the gem glowing the same color as the dragon's eyes* This must be what's controlling the dragon!
Blitzo: *rolls on-screen while opening fire on the dragon off-screen* Well, great! You figured it out, now do somethin', Linc! *grits his teeth while ducking under a fireball* This guy's starting to go fucking crazy! *yells out when the dragon headbutts him, sending him crashing through a clock tower*
The dragon turns its glare to Lincoln and is about to open fire on him. Lincoln, quickly thinking of a plan, holds the scepter out in a commanding pose.
Lincoln: *loudly* SIT!
The dragon's eyes widen when it sees Lincoln holding the scepter, and does as Lincoln had commanded, sitting down almost like a dog.
Millie: *still on the dragon's back, surprised* What happened, Linc?!
Lincoln: *grinning* I just figured out how to use this thing!
Lincoln tests this again, pointing the scepter down to the floor.
Lincoln: Lay down!
The dragon lays down on its stomach, its face right near where Lincoln is standing. Millie jumps off the dragon's back, surprised, as the rest of I.M.P. comes over.
Lincoln: *looks at the gem* This thing really is controlling it. So that means...
He grabs the gem and rips it from the scepter, then drops the gem to the floor and stomps on it, crushing it to pieces. The dragon's eyes widen a bit, before it blinks a few times, the purple in its eyes changing to yellow as the gem's control on it vanishes.
Lincoln: That should free it.
Confused, the dragon glances around at its ruined surroundings. Behind shot, it could finally see the destruction it has wrought, or, was forced to bring. Confusion turned into horror, then into sorrow as tears formed in its eyes.
Millie: *notices and looks concerned* Poor thing must realize what it's done and feels bad...
Blitzo: *confused* This thing has emotions? *Loona smacks the back of his head* Ow!
Lincoln: *approaches the dragon, calmly* Hey, hey... *the dragon looks down at him* What happened here wasn't your fault... You had no control over yourself...
He gently holds his hand out as the dragon lowers its head to be more at Lincoln's height. Lincoln softly presses his hand against the dragon's forehead, making it feel calmer and close its eyes.
Lana: If it makes us feel better, *the dragon opens its eyes and glances over* we're after the asshole that made you do this.
Lola: You can help us out with that if you want.
The dragon lifts its head in the direction of the castle. After a few seconds, its expression contorts into pure rage as it growls, smoke emitting from its nostrils.
Lisa: I believe that's a yes.
Cut to the castle halls as Morag rounds a bend, panting heavily as she clutches the bullet wound on her shoulder.
Morag: *through heaving breaths* Must... find... scepter...!
Another gunshot goes off as she's struck in the leg, sending her crashing to the floor with a pained scream. Moxxie storms on-screen, holding his smoking pistol.
Moxxie: *glares* You aren't finding anything, bitch!
Morag glares back at Moxxie with a growl before throwing her crown at the imp, but it misses him.
Moxxie: *chuckles* Was it that?
Morag: *smirks as the crown struck a large suit of armor, which began to toppled over Moxxie* Yes.
Moxxie only had time to look back and scream as the suit crashed on top of him, pinning him to the ground as Morag started to crawl away.
Moxxie: *tries to reach his pistol, which flew out of his grip* Get back here! *starts to lift the armor as Morag finally gets to her feet and runs off* Stop!
Suddenly, the whole castle began to shake, stopping both of them. The ceiling is suddenly ripped off as the dragon's head enters with a mighty roar, the rest of I.M.P. on its back.
Morag: *grins* Yes! *points to Moxxie* Fry this pest, beast!
But the dragon glares down at Morag in pure rage, and the hag's stomach drops and her eyes widen when she sees the dragon is no longer under mind control.
Lincoln: *climbs onto the dragon's head, holding a small bag as he grins* Looking for this?
He tosses the bag at Morag's feet as it opens to reveal the shattered pieces of the gem from the scepter.
Morag: *gawks in horror* WHAT?! NO! WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?!
Lincoln: *chuckles* Broke your "pet" from your control, that's what. *pan over to the dragon, who angrily flares out thick smoke from its nostrils* Now it wants I-don't-know-how-many years worth of payback!
I.M.P. jumps down from the dragon, as Millie helps move the armor off of Moxxie. The dragon growls as it gets closer to Morag, who falls to her ass as she stumbles back in fear. The dragon then lets out a stream of fire that hits just behind Morag, before shaping to form a wall of fire that has her trapped on all sides. Fire was blocking behind her, the dragon was blocking in front of her, and I.M.P. was blocking her on the sides.
Ronnie Anne: *smirks* Nowhere to run.
Loona: *smirks* And nowhere to go.
Lincoln: *grins evilly* You're finished, Morag!
The dragon lets out a massive burst of fire from its mouth that hits Morag dead on, and leaves her to SLOWLY burn to death as she screams in pure agony, her skin and muscles burning off to show the skeleton underneath, her organs being cooked as well.
Loona: *snaps a photo with her phone* One for the Sinstagram.
Lola: *smirking* Send that to me later, Loona.
Loona: *smirking* You know it, girl.
They share a fist bump. The dragon ceases fire as the thicker flames fade away, revealing Morag's charred corpse. Lincoln walks over and rips off the head from the body.
Lincoln: *stuffs the head into a bag, grins* Got the head.
It then fades to show the group and the dragon now back outside, looking over the destroyed kingdom and town.
Ronnie Anne: *crosses her arms* Makes me sick that people can be this cruel.
Lisa: It explains why so many people end up in Hell after their deaths. Now, to ask the obvious question... *points up* ... what are we to do with this dragon?
Everyone glances at the dragon, who stares at the damage sadly.
Moxxie: That's... a good question.
Lincoln: Maybe Angus knows what to do. He did say this dragon was the guardian of this place.
Blitzo: Well... there isn't exactly much to guard here anymore. *Loona smacks the back of his head again* Ow!
Lola: As much of an asshole as you're being, Blitzo, you're unfortunately right.
Lincoln: *a pretend light bulb snaps on over his head, then he smacks it away as he faces the team* I got an idea.
Back in Hell, Lincoln places the bag with Morag's head on Blitzo's desk.
Lincoln: *to Angus* The duchess' head as promised.
Angus: *relieved smile* Thank you very much, Immediate Murder Professionals. I am glad to know this wretch is now suffering for her actions.
Blitzo: Oh yeah, she's definitely got her ass down here.
Millie: *holding Minnie* Not like she's gonna last long down here in Hell without her "pet" to protect her.
Angus: *concerned* Yes... and how is the guardian exactly?
Lincoln: *smiles* Well... *gestures to the window* See for yourself.
Angus gasps as the dragon suddenly peeks her head into I.M.P., but it looks much different than before. She had thick red scales, long black horns and back spines, and its eyes were still yellow, but now had red irises.
Angus: *astonished, but then smiles with joy* Lela!
Angus runs up and hugs Lela's snout, and the dragon lets out happy warbles and growls as she nuzzles Angus.
Angus: *faces I.M.P.* I don't understand! How did you manage this?!
Lana: *points at Lincoln* Lincoln said it was his idea!
Ronnie Anne: *glances at Lincoln* What did you even do?
Lincoln: I... *sighs and scratches the back of his head* I had Alastor make a deal with Lela.
Moxxie and Millie: *shocked* YOU WHAT?!
Blitzo: *shocked* And that actually WORKED?!
Ronnie Anne: *Lana and Lola's jaws drop* What was the deal?!
Lincoln: A similar one like Zach's, Lela gets remarkable powers to live with Angus as long as she gives him the worst of the worst.
Lela nods with a low growl.
Lincoln: Also, she has to act as a guardian to the Hazbin Hotel for major threats in the off-chance no one else is available to defend it.
Loona: *baffled* ... The fucking Radio Demon really asked for that?
?: *in a familiar radio voice* Why of course, my vicious Hellhound friend!
Everyone turns and sees Alastor appear in the office from his shadow.
Blitzo: *startled* WHOA, CHRIST ON A STICK! *falls behind his desk*
Millie holds Minnie close as she lets out a feral growl, her "Mama Bear" instincts kicking in.
Alastor: I must say, I found it very peculiar when Lincoln wanted me to deal with this magnificent beast, but his reasons were fairly... interesting, to say the least.
Lincoln: *scoffs angrily with a roll of his eyes* Yeah, don't get used to it, dipshit.
Alastor: *chuckles* I have to admit I was certainly skeptical if my deals could be made with a creature such as this, but you can imagine my delight to know that it was proven to work!
Lola: And Charlie seriously approved this?!
Alastor: Ha ha! Of course she did! Why do you think part of the deal *gestures to Lela* includes this magnificent beast guarding the hotel?
Lincoln: Unfortunately, he's right. Angus said that Lela used to be the guardian of his former home, so her guarding the hotel would help it a lot.
Alastor: Precisely! Now I'll let you get back to your little meeting, I have to go accommodate these new changes at the hotel! *bows* Ta-ta! *cackles as he vanishes into a smokey shadow*
Ronnie Anne: *glances at Lincoln* Sure you don't regret this?
Lincoln: *waves his hand* A little bit, yeah. But it was worth it to allow Lela to come down here and be with Angus.
Angus: *smiling* I cannot thank you enough for this. For both slaying that wretch and allowing Lela to be here with me.
Blitzo: *proudly as Lela coos happily* It's what we do!
Angus takes out a treasure chest, sets it on Blitzo's desk and opens it, revealing it to be full of Scottish treasure.
Angus: This is all of Morag's stolen wealth. Will it suffice?
Lola's eyes sparkle at the treasure, causing Lana to roll her eyes.
Lincoln: If it means pissing off that hag even more, *smirks* absolutely.
Angus: *smiles* Then Lela and I must be off. *climbs onto Lela's head* We shall see this hotel Lela is tasked with guarding.
Millie: Definitely feel free to come back some time! We'd definitely wanna see you and Lela again!
Angus; *chuckles* I like the sound of that. *Lela starts to take off* For now, farewell, my friends. *Lela carries Angus out into the distance* Farewell!
Lisa: Well, I can officially say I did not expect to meet and fight a dragon today.
I.M.P.: Oh yeah./Definitely./Ain't that the truth.