Chapter 34:

The angelic court…

The high seraphim's office, heaven:

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As Sera sat behind her desk, going through some of her paperwork for the day, she tried her best to keep the events of the other week off her mind.

Getting caught and confessing her feelings took a heavy toll on the 6 winged woman as she tried her best to bring her mind to her work…but she couldn't help but feel this impending sense of dread…..

Her fears were confirmed when she heard heavy footsteps echo through the halls.

Her gaze shot towards the doors of her office when those would suddenly be thrown open forcefully, 2 large, imposing powers angels stepping in, holding ornate angelic spears, followed by a smirking Genesis, holding a USB flash drive.

"GENESIS, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?!" the tall seraphim shouted as she angrily got up from behind her desk and slammed her hands down onto its surface.

With the snap of Genesis's fingers, the giant angels would suddenly materialize 2 golden chains, which shot forward and wrapped themselves around Sera's neck, solidifying into a shackle.

The high seraphim's eyes shot wide open in shock as she began to claw at the shackle, all the while Genesis just sauntered closer "High seraphim, you are hereby under arrest for accusations of high treason against heaven and its people by conspiring with demons….e quietly…"

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Gardens of the Morningstar estate, pride ring, hell:

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"Is everyone ready?" Lucifer asked as his daughter, Charlie and her partner, Vaggie stood on the side of a large set of runes drawn on the ground.

There was a large circle in the middle, which Vallery was currently standing in the middle of, and a series of complex runes written in abyssal into the sand, which led to 2 smaller circles on either side of the center.

"Ready" Vallery muttered out. She was anxious and nervous, but she was ready. For years now, she had dreamed of the chance to finally be rid of her "sister" and with a bit of luck, today was finally the day.

"Everyone is ready, say the word" another voice spoke as on the sideline, Carmilla Carmine stood, armed and ready, in case that IF Ink emerged and went on the attack right away, they'd be ready for when she emerged.

Approaching his daughter, Lucifer gently put a hand on Charlie's shoulder as he whispered into her ear "You got this, Applepie. I believe in you"

The princess would give him a warm smile at this kind gesture before returning her focus to the ritual site.

"Now everyone, be ready, we'll be starting the ritual soon" Charlie spoke as Vaggie added "We don't know what state Ink will be in once we split the 2 of them up, but it can't be good. So prepare yourselves for a fight"

Taking a deep breath, Charlie closed her eyes as she brought up her hands and began to focus, her hair slowly coming loose from its braid as it began to whip around with demonic energy….

That was…..until…..a loud, energy like sound suddenly rang through the gardens, followed by a yelp coming from the angelic arms dealer….

As they whipped their heads into Carmilla's direction, their eyes shot wide open as from what looked like an angelic portal, came a golden glowing chain, attached to a shackle, currently tightly wrapped around the overlord's wrist.

Everyone stood frozen as they stared at the now detained overlord, disbelieve over their faces…that was until a second chain shot out, a shackle clamping shut around Carmilla's other wrist.

"WHAT IS THE FUCKING MEANING OF THIS?!" Lucifer angrily shouted as he approached the portal, but a sudden shockwave of angelic energy pushed him back "SERA, WHAT IN THE UN-HOLY HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE-"

A voice cut him off….but it wasn't Sera….."The high seraphim is currently under arrest" as a 6 winged figure stepped through.

4 large wings on her back and 2 small ones on either side of her face, covering her eyes.

"….Genesis…." Lucifer hissed through his teeth as he got up and brushed some dirt off his coat "And what is the accusation, high executioner?"

Everyone would tense up when the tall angel would move the wings away from her eyes…..revealing a fake smile, hiding a manic expression in her eyes…..those…..almost soulless eyes….. "…high treason…" before she pulled out a large, angelic scythe and using it to point at the currently bound Carmilla "By conspiring….with "this" demon…."

She'd smile as she leaned down to address the short ruler of hell in a condescending way "both Sera and this…."thing" shall be put on trial…but don't worry….the entire thing shall be broadcasted for all of heaven and the pride ring to see…." As her face finally dropped the fake smile, revealing what could only be described as a manic, wide grin "So that everyone can finally see how she has fallen from grace….by cancelling the exterminations…."

The mask would once again be put up as that eerie, emotionless smile returned and she once again folded the small wings framing each side of her head to cover her eyes as she approached the portal, tho she'd look back one last time "…..order WILL be restored…"

And as Genesis stepped through, another series of shackles shot out, one around Carmilla's waist, another clamping around her neck and 2 more around her ankles.

Falling to her hands and knees, the chains began to pull her in and everyone in the gardens were forced to watch in horror as the normally so well composed angelic arms dealer was slowly dragged through the portal, clawing at the ground in a desperate attempt to gain some grip.

Eventually, she'd be pulled through all the way…..and with a zap noise….the portal closed….

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The moment Charlie, Vaggie, Lucifer and Vallerie burst through the front doors of the hazbin hotel, They were greeted with everyone hastily making their way towards the TV….well….except for Alastor….

"CHARLIE, YOU'RE NOT GONNA BELIEVE WHAT'S HAPPENING" Angel Dust yelped out as he had already claimed one of the best spots in front of the TV, flagging them down to join him as the screen began to broadcast what appeared to be Genesis's face.

"Dearly beloved citizens of heaven…." Before her face took on an expression of disgust "….and the demonic filth of hell….today shall be a joyous day…..as heaven shall finally be cleansed of the demonic taint that has infested its streets….so sit down, relax and enjoy as the traitor and her demonic harlot shall meet the consequences of their actions…."

Before the broadcast would switch to an ample view of the angelic courtroom….