A Total Drama Story, Hazbin Hotel Crossover Story

Demon's Daughter: Love Across the Divide

Chapter 18

Scrambled Eggs Pt. 1

~Gwen's POV~

I sat on the sofa, engrossed in a book, while occasionally glancing at Charlie, who was hanging up a banner for Sir Pentious' first week with the help of Razzle and Dazzle. It's surprising that a week has passed since the incident, and now the snake has become a resident here. The trust factor I have for him is about as strong as believing a rock can actually float in water. Yeah, I still don't trust Pentious, but for Charlie, I'm giving him a chance. I can't promise anything if he betrays us.

"That looks perfect! Aah! I'm so excited that Sir Pentious is staying at the hotel!" Charlie expressed her happiness out loud.

"Um... Pentious was trying to take over the city with his weird steampunk bullshit a few days ago." Vaggie pointed out.

"She makes a good point." I spoke.

"Well, I haven't seen him try to pull any of that here." Charlie countered.

As expected, Sir Pentious makes his entrance atop a novel contraption, propelled into the room by his loyal Egg Bois.

"What the hell is that?!" Vaggie shouted.

"Oh, hello purple female. It's my new invention, the Skin Flayer eleven thousand! I'm really looking forward to shooting the other residents." Pentious explained.

"What?! Why?!" Asked Charlie.

"Everyone is being too nice." He began complaining. "It must be a lie, it's so obvious. I can sense their desire to kill me, but when? How? I must be prepared! Oh! The new parts to my machine are here!"

Right on cue, two large crates are wheeled inside.

"Please sign here," said a familiar face.

Odette and Clara were the daughters of the notorious overlord, Carmilla, famed for trafficking various weapons across Hell. I set my sketchbook aside and rose to my feet, moving to stand beside my sister. My gaze remained fixed on Pentious as he completed the paperwork.

"Thank you."

After completing their work, the sisters exited the hotel, and Pentious immediately got down to business. He opened the crates to reveal numerous machine parts and weapons. My gaze quickly shifted to Vaggie, whose expression had transformed into one of shock.

"Carmine? As in Carmilla Carmine? You're buying parts from an overlord?!"

"Uh, of course I am. She's the top weapons dealer in Hell."

"Okay, this stops now."

Vaggie dragged the crates away much to Pentious dismay.

""Hey!"

Vaggie faced Pentious and began to lecture him on the inappropriateness of constructing weapons within the hotel. She emphasized that his paranoia over being targeted for assassination was unfounded and that such behavior must cease. Pentious gazed over at the others behind Vaggie, Charlie, and I. He didn't seem convinced by what he was seeing. I could have looked over my shoulder to see for myself, but it's not my problem.

"I have my doubts."

"It's the truth. You're going to have to trust us."

"But I don't."

"Then I suggest making that today's activity." Charlie piped in.

Vaggie wasn't finished talking to Pentious yet. While she was lecturing, I noticed the Egg Boiz playing around on the crates and the weapons. One of those weapons was a large laser that two of the eggs were tugging at. I was about to jump in and stop them when the weapon went off. Blowing a hole in the roof above us.

"That's what I'm talking about! (pointing at the hole)" Vaggie cried out.

"No. No! Not my little Egg Boiz! (hugs one of the eggs) They do my evil bidding for me! (puppy dog eyes)"

"Do you want to stay here and redeem yourself?"

Ouch, she's making him choose. Reminds me of several memories where my parents would ask me to make choices. Nothing drastic, just dinner, clothes, what lessons I wanted to learn. Not that I had many exciting choices when it came to my lessons.

With tearful eyes, Sir Pentious replied, "Yes."

"Then no more eggs."

"Alright eggies, you've got to go. I-I can't keep you anymore! (holding back a sob)"

"Okay boss!" One egg replied.

"No, don't resist. This is how it has to be!"

"They didn't resist." I thought to myself.

Pentious let the waterworks out as his eggs walked away. Charlie immediately went up to comfort the broken snake. Vaggie turned around to the eggs.

"Mind giving me a hand with the eggs Gwen? Go to put these guys somewhere they can't cause damage or with someone who can watch them."

"Sure Vaggie, did you have a place or person in mind?"

"We'll just let Alastor handle them."

Upon entering Alastor's chamber, we found the demonic deer seated at a table, feasting on a deer carcass with a knife and fork as jazz music wafted through the room. The music came from a record player that screeched the moment we arrived with the four egg boiz behind us.

"Alastor!" Shouted Vaggie.

Alastor looked surprised for a split second before his gaze turned to the carcass then at us. "Do you mind? I'm in the middle of breakfast."

If that's breakfast, then I'd hate to know what lunch and dinner are.

"Pentious' eggs are all over the place, and I need you to get rid of them."

"In a humanely manner." I added.

He threw away his utensils, stood up, summoned his cane, and walked up to us. "Very well, I suppose I could take them out on my outing today. Care to join me, Gwendelyn?"

"Why do you want Gwen to go with you?" Vaggie asked.

"A personal matter my dear, and I'd like some better company." Was Alastor's reply as he gave looked at me.

I could tell immediately what that look meant. True, his facial expression doesn't change, but I know what he wants from me. This has to be part of the deal. He's asking for a favor as part of our agreement for helping me return to Earth. If anybody discovers that, I'm going to be in hot water.

"Uh, sure, guess I could come. If only to make sure you don't try scrambling the egg boiz." I replied giving Vaggie a shrug as I walked with Alastor downstairs. The egg boiz behind us.

"Great! (Looks at the carcass on the table.) And disgusting." Vaggie said to herself.

~Normal POV~

While Gwen accompanied Alastor on his errand, Charlie assembled everyone in the main foyer, where a small stage had been arranged. Above it hung a banner proclaiming "Trusting 101."

"Thank you all for coming! It's been brought to my attention that there may be a little... tension among us." Charlie stated looking at everyone.

It was clear that nobody was happy, nor did they enjoy one another's company. Even Sir Pentious tried to shoot Nifty with a ray gun he secretly had on him. Until Vaggie snatched it away from him.

"Tention, that can be counter parted to what we're trying to do here." Vaggie added.

"We think that this group could really benefit from trust exercises." Charlie said, smiling brightly.

"So, uh, what's with the whole uh... this?" Husk gestures to the stage behind the girls. "I'm not about to put on some show for these fucking chumps."

Oh, I will." Angel said, putting a leg up in front of Husk. "But it's cash up front, and I know that one (points at Pentious) can't afford me."

"Gross! I'd never even think of it, spider!" Pentious remarked in disgust.

"Right, well, let's get started. Charlie?" Vaggie turned to Charlie.

"Actually, I thought maybe you would take the lead on this one. I trust everyone, so maybe you know better on how to build it properly!" Charlie sounded excited as she went over to stand by the others.

"What?! Uh, I don't think that's such a good idea. I don't know if I qualify, uh-" Vaggie tried to explain.

Oh, come on. It'll be easy! I'm sure you can handle it." Charlie had the utmost confidence in Vaggie.

"Yeah... um..." Vaggie observed the expressions on everyone's faces; all except for Charlie and Nifty seemed pleased. "Sure, I can handle this. No problem."

With a deep breath, Vaggie stepped onto the stage. She steadied herself, ready to switch into drill sergeant mode.

"Alright, so we're starting with trust falls! Each of you are going to share something vulnerable with the group about yourself and then fall backwards, while the rest of the group catches you. Got that? Who wants to go first?"

Raising her hand, Charlie was eager to set an example.

"All right, get up on here."

Charlie ran up on stage with glee.

"I-I... I love you guys. Like, really, really love you." (falls backwards)

Vaggie immediately runs forward catching Charlie in her arms.

"Gotcha!"

"That... felt... great! Angel, why don't you go next?"

Angel shrugs, walking up on stage.

"This time everyone needs to catch him, okay? Unless you want me to hurt you." Vaggie took out her spear as a means of discipline for the others to come closer to the stage.

"Somethin' about myself, huh? How about this? I LOVE to suck-"

Husker cuts Angel short, "I swear to fuck if you say dicks!"

"-popsicles, ya sicko! Get your mind outta the gutter!"

Angel falls backwards. Husk catches him.

"But you know, dicks too."

And it's at that moment Husk drops Angel. It didn't bother him. He just looked up and pointed at Pentious.

"All right new guy, you're up."

Abruptly, the room falls into darkness and dramatic music fills the air. A single spotlight illuminates Pentious.

"I... I don't want to live without my minions. Nobody tries and catch me!" Pentious falls backwards, but Vaggie and Charlie catch him together.

"Damn it!"

"That's great... wow, you're slimy." Vaggie drops Pentious, wiping her hands on her skirt. "Okay, uh, Nifty?"

Nifty dashed onto the stage at full speed.

"Sometimes, I kill mother bugs in front of their children as a warning to others!"

Upon receiving this information, everyone gazed at Nifty with a mix of alarm and fear. Nifty threw herself off the stage, but in sync, everyone backed away just as Nifty fell face first on the ground. Despite the fall, she enjoyed the experience.

"Yay! Pain!"

Bursting into giggles, she stood up and dashed back onto the stage to repeat the process once more.

"Pain!"

While Nifty was repeating the cycle of pain, Charlie pulled Vaggie to the side for a private talk.

"I don't know if this is really working the way we'd hoped. Maybe we should-" Vaggie cut Charlie off.

"Hold on, Charlie, dear, you need to have faith in me on this. I'll figure something out." Vaggie reassured Charlie, placing a hand on her shoulder.

Angel intervened, positioning herself between the two girls.

"If you're seeking ideas, I have just the thing for trust-building activities."

Uncertain yet desperate, Vaggie let out a sigh. "What do you have in mind?"

First part of the chapter, complete

The second part will be long and enjoyable

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