Here is Chapter 5, this time following the story of Charlie going around and trying to recruit the Overlords to her cause. If you have any suggestions for improvements just put them in the comments.
Charlie was ecstatic. Despite Emily leaving so abruptly, she had helped her a lot with the upcoming extermination. She did wonder though, why Emily vanished so sudden, as it did not strike her as voluntary. Nevertheless, she could not focus on that now, as she was in search for her Hotelier, the Radio Demon Alastor.
She was currently in the study to see if he was around when a voice behind her made her freeze up. "Charlie, can we talk?" Vaggie asked, standing in the door.
The both of them were not on speaking terms as of right now, since Charlie had to learn Vaggie was an Exterminator Angel. But what really hurt Charlie was not the fact, that Vaggie was a former Killer, but that Vaggie did not trust her enough to share this secret with her. And now that she learned this secret, from Adam no less, she was confused, and angry.
"Sorry, I'm kind of busy right now, as I'm trying to stop Adam from killing everyone" Charlie said while walking past her.
"How do you plan on stopping Adam, Angels have no weakness, they cannot be killed!"
"Are you sure? I mean, it does not matter, I am not even sure if you would tell me if you knew your weakness, as Emily told me just now."
"Wh- how did Emily contact you, and what is the weakness, I genuinely do not know how an Angel is supposed to be killed." Vaggie was confused as to how Charlie found so many things out in such a brief time.
"The secret weapon is Angelic Steel, that's why I'm looking for Alastor as I need an audience with some of the Overlords."
"Wait, you want to seek out the Overlords?! Charlie you cannot trust any of these people, they are some of the worst people down here!"
"What else are we supposed to do? Lay down and wait for them to kill us? No, if there is a chance to save the people down here, even if it means siding with some of the Overlords, I am willing to take it!"
Vaggie knew that when Charlie set something in her mind, then nobody, not even her or Lucifer could stop her. So when Charlie left the study to look for Alastor in his room, Vaggie followed her to help her.
"If you go to a meeting with the Overlords, then please take me with you."
Charlie thought about this for a few seconds, before answering. "Sure, but let me do the talking, and no word about you being a former Angel, okay?"
Vaggie agreed and both of them continued on to Alastor's room. Without knocking, they entered to find Alastor having breakfast. Vaggie gagged, as he, once again, has a deer as breakfast. How he could eat this, it was beyond her, but she did not want to spend any thought on it.
"Do you mind? I am currently having breakfast, and I need to be in top condition today, for I have important business to attend to."
"Alastor, we need your help. I need you to call in a meeting of the Overlords. I have something important to tell them."
That peaked Alastors interest. It was not every day that the princess of hell came to someone with a request, much less one so big. Whatever Charlie wanted, it had to be big, and Alastor was not one that liked being left in the dark.
"And what makes you think that I have any power to call a meeting of the Overlords?"
"You yourself said that you are one of the most powerful Overlords currently out and about. And it's not like you made the former Overlords disappear." Vaggie deadpanned.
"While it is technically correct that I was taking out the former Overlords, it does not mean that I have the power to call the new Overlords to a meeting. As you know, the Vees some of the Overlords, and they are not too keen on listening to my ideas."
"Well, can you tell us when the next meeting is supposed to happen?" Charlie pleaded.
"Luckily for you, there just happens to be a meeting today. I am willing to help your cause if there is a turnout for me that is"
Now Charlie struggled. She really needed to see the Overlords to convince them to aid her cause, but she was also aware that she might need to give something to Alastor in return. She was weighing her options, as Alastor knew of her status and the potential power she wielded.
"What exactly do you want for your help? My soul?" Charlie asked
"Your Soul? By your father, Charlotte, I do not need your soul. I merely ask for one favor of you."
"Are you really considering on striking a deal with an Overlord?" Vaggie exclaimed.
"Do we have any other option?" Charlie shot back. "I will accept your deal, but I will not hurt anyone consciously or unconsciously." she said with finality in her tone.
"Well, that is disappointing, but it should suffice for my needs" Alastor said as he held out his hand.
Charlie took his hand, and when she did green voodoo magic surrounded them in the form of a Pentagram. The green lines creeped outwards and climbed up the walls of the room and across the ceiling. Vaggie shielded her eyes because of the bright, green light and steadied herself, since the force of the deal almost pushed her over.
Alastors smile widened, in fact so much that his grin turned into a Glasgow Smile, the scar poorly stitched and almost tearing. His eyes turned into dials, flickering around, and a deafening static sound emanated from around him. Dark vines creeped out from his back, wriggling around as if they had a mind of their own. His Shadow, glowing red eyes resting on Charlie, just seemed to laugh at the whole situation, as if delighted by the chaos this deal caused.
To counter Alastors power, Charlie entered her partial demon form. Her eyes turned a red, glowing a blazing red, just like an inferno. Horns sprouted on her head, and she grew a tail, which was whipping around wildly. Her hand also transformed, turning black and slowly growing bigger, taking on the shape of a claw.
When the power faded, Charlie and Alastor stood in the middle of the room, just sizing each other up, before Alastor quickly turned around. "Well then, no time dawdle, we are late to a meeting, and we all know that punctuality is very important."
Vaggie turned around to look at Charlie "Are you sure this is a good idea?"
"Only time will tell, Vaggie" Charlie said, as they both walked after Alastor.
They arrived at the Lobby, where every current resident plus Cherri Bomb was lounging around. When Husk saw the trio arrive in the lift, he quickly motioned for Angel to follow him.
"Hey, does anyone of you know what that earthquake was all about?" Husk asked.
"Do not worry about that Husker, we just came to an understanding a couple of minutes ago" Alastor said nonchalantly as he walked past him and out of the door.
"Look, Alastor, Charlie and I have to go out for a couple of hours, while we are gone, you are in charge Husk." Vaggie said as she and Charlie walked out of the door after Alastor.
"Well, you heard the girl, I'm in charge, so just don't fuck shit up and make sure this place stays in one piece." Husk said, walking back to the bar and cleaning a glass.