Here is Chapter 10 for you guys! Quick heads up, there won't be a story during the next week, as I will not be able to write during my holidays. But do not worry, as I will soon get myself a laptop so I can write during such trips, so see you all!
Hell-Overlords Meeting Room
"So, now that we are alone how do you intend to convince me to train you in the ways of killing Exterminators? Because as far as I am concerned, you are one of them." Carmilla said with contempt in her voice.
Carmilla would have brushed off the request to train someone, but she was genuinely curious why Vaggie wanted to train under her. It was a mystery to her, as Vaggie already knew about the weakness of Angels, but still wanted her tutelage. If it had been under different circumstances, she would have just taught her how to defend against Angels, but with this development she might reconsider that option.
"Miss Carmine, I ask to be apprenticed by you, in order to not only defend against Angels, but also to protect all the Sinners at the Hazbin Hotel" Vaggie asked politely. "I would rather not make a deal for this circumstance, but if you need such a deal, then I will take it. The only limit I have is that my girlfriend has to be left out in any way."
Now that surprised Carmilla. Here, in front of her, was not only an Angel, but a former Exterminator, offering her soul in order to protect the people she loved. Carmilla was impressed with the dedication of the girl, and motioned, her to follow.
"While I admire your dedication, I find it rather hard to believe that you would willingly give up your soul, just to save a hotel. I can understand that you would give it for the person you love thought, so I am willing to give you a chance. Impress me in a duel, and you shall learn how to defend and protect your girlfriend."
They arrived in what seemed to be a foyer for clients of Carmilla, although it was completely empty currently. Vaggie and Carmilla approached the middle of the room, when Carmilla turned around with the elegance of Balette dancer, now towering over Vaggie. This was the first time Vaggie felt a slight tingling going up her spine.
"Please tell, before you and the Princess came to this meeting today, did you know that Angels were able to be killed?" Carmilla enquired leaning down above Vaggie, studying her for a moment.
"N-No, I knew that they- sorry, that my kind could be injured, but I did not know that we could be killed." Vaggie said, puzzled at the question.
This confusion did not last long as Carmilla quickly kicked Vaggie a few meters back. Vaggie grunted as the kick caught her by surprise, but she quickly got up, and just in time too, as Carmilla was right in front of her, ready to deliver another kick. In this moment she decided to counter with an attack of her own. This proved to be ineffective, as Carmilla just dodged her attack and kicked her from behind, making her fall down.
"Well, it shows in your fighting style that you did not know, and while I have to commend that you are not overly aggressive, you are still far too vulnerable. That is the biggest weakness of all Exterminators." Carmilla said, striding to the middle of the room again.
"Wait, how exactly did you figure out that I was a former Exterminator? It seemed as if you knew from the moment, I entered the meeting that you knew, and I have never told anyone of my past, not even-" Vaggie quickly broke off, not wanting to bring up bad memories.
"You have a giant X for one eye and wield an Angelic Spear. It is not rocket science!" Carmilla shot back, making Vaggie deflate a little bit. "Angels wield no shield, very little armor and fight with reckless abandon. That paired with their weakness for Angelic Steel, makes them really easy targets."
With that explanation ended, Carmilla struck again. This time she aimed for Vaggies head and back, which she hit with little to no problem. Vaggie flew across the room from the force of the kicks, but instead of falling to the ground, she stuck her spear in the floor slowing her down far enough to just land on her knees.
"Ugh, I'm not used to fight with long hair." Vaggie complained, charging at Carmilla again.
This time, Carmilla just pirouetted out of Vaggies attack, and in one swift motion, pulled of the ribbons that were holding up her hair. The hair was now cascading down her back and reaching her ankles, giving Vaggie no excuse for her poor performance. Now that Carmilla was again behind Vaggie, she once again gave her kick sending her to the ground once again.
"While I admire your fighting spirit it is painfully obvious that you do n0t fight for the right goal" Carmilla taunted once again striding past Vaggie.
"Ohh, and what should I do, not intending to kill Angels in a blood frenzy?" Vaggie shot back, but she received no answer to this remark.
"I see you're driven by your detestation
Your every step is stoked with animus
You need a different type of motivation
Or there's no way that you can handle this"
Carmilla was spinning past Vaggie, going once again for the other side of the room. She used one of the pillars to jump up to the first floor, standing on the railing, while twisting around the pillar. Looking down with what seemed to be detest, she used the pillar to jump down, before striding over to Vaggie, shoes clacking every step.
"I know you're thirstin' for vengeance, Vaggie
You're out for blood
But you'll only stand a chance if you're out for love"
Carmilla went down into a crouch before shooting of at neck-breaking speeds, catching Vaggie completely off guard. She jumped around Vaggie, almost always staying out of her view. From a spectator view, you could barely make out a black and white blur dashing around the room.
"Out for love, love
Think of who you care about, protect 'em and be
Out for love, love
You're gonna fight without gloves, long as you're out for love"
As Vaggie prepared to defend herself from an incoming strike, Carmilla grabbed the spear started to push Vaggie back a few feet. Carmilla let go of the spear and twisted around Vaggie, going into a series of what seemed to be ballet forms. Vaggie tried to copy them to the best of her abilities, and after a few steps, she was able to copy Carmilla.
"Fuel yourself with the fear of losin'
That somebody who's your reason to live
Harnеss your heart, and you can't help choosin'
To fight with all you can give"
They both stopped a few feet apart, and slowly approached each other, Carmilla with a raised arm and Vaggie with her spear, held in one hand. When they almost touched, Carmilla smiled, as she started to take the spar up the stairs behind them, with Vaggie holding pace this time around.
"I know you're thirstin' for vengeance, Vaggie
You're out for blood
But you'll only stand a chance if you're out for love"
When they reached the top of the stairway, they engaged into another brawl. Vaggie tried to stab Carmilla, as she dodged and went for a leg sweep. Vaggie jumped back and dashed again for Carmilla, who dodged, by somersaulting down the stairs. Vaggie looked as if she wanted to jump after her, but then decided to jump on the railing and slide down.
"Out for love, love
Think of who you care about, protect 'em and be
Out for love, love
You're gonna fight without gloves
And when that push comes to shove
Yeah, you just might rise above, long as you're out for love"
When Carmilla looked up to see if Vaggie fell for her bait, she was surprised to see her sliding down on the side. What surprised her even more was the next event. When Vaggie reached the bottom of the railing, she jumped and did a flip mid-air. But instead of landing on the floor, she sprouted white wings with grey lining, and used these to glide for a few seconds before touching down on the ground.
"Would you look at that, it would seem that there is a reason to train you after all." Carmilla said, clearly impressed.
"Yes, but we will need more weapons if we want to push back the Exorcist forces." Vaggie said, readying herself for another session immediatly.
Carmilla just smiled before dashing at Vaggie once again.
