Chapter 13
As Harry began to head home after taking H'earring home from the bar as drunk as a skunk he made sure to hide his winnings so he wouldn't have to worry about anyone trying to jump him.
As he began the slow trek home since he wanted to let his parents have some fun without him being there to get in the way, he began to think of his stay here in hell.
While his living life was short and his life here in hell wasn't that much longer he couldn't help but feel that he hadn't truly lived until he came here. Which is ironic since he needed to die to come here in the first place, yet it didn't bother him that he had.
Sure the only reason Alastor was nice to him was because of the deal and he was only powerful because of the taint in his soul, he couldn't have been happier.
As he began exiting the circle he was in and began his trek through the next, he couldn't help but look around and feel at home at the odd and hellish landscape and denizens around him.
These people didn't hate him for no reason that he couldn't figure out or some arbitrary reason they wouldn't explain.
He knew that these people simply wanted what they wanted and now nothing would stop them from having it in this place of sin. Even he couldn't be stopped unless they had the power or backing to do so, but considering who he had the backing of only a few could even hope to do so.
As he moved through the city a small group of imps followed him thinking they had an easy mark not realizing that they in turn were being watched.
Harry unaware of this simply continued to walk until he was about to exit this circle and head onto his own circle. That's when he was alerted to their tag along by his faithful parasite who wanted nothing but the best for him since it would equal her survival.
"Well Vanna let's not play with your food longer than necessary, after all we don't want to worry about the others."
With a small nod of her little dragon chain head, she snaps out behind Harry into multiple directions and begins to clamp down on the creatures that dared to try and harm her host.
With wails and screech the small imps were dragged to Harry who simply watched with impassive eyes and watched as his parasite ate the small imps that had been following him.
Soon none were left and all that remained was some bloody clothes and chunks of bone with bite marks on them.
Harry pats Vanna's head and with a satisfied smile she gives out a small belch to which Harry playfully waves his hand while still petting his parasite. With a small chuckle he turns back to the edge of the circle and begins to leave with a feeling of satisfaction at almost being home.
Maybe his parents were done with whatever fun time activity they had chosen to do while he was gone.
MEANWHILE AT THE HOTEL
Angel couldn't help but be absolutely thrilled at what he had managed to convince Al to do and was more than satisfied with the results.
"Now put on this one and take off that one and let's see how it works out." Angel hands Alastor a new coat while holding one of his hands out to take the one he had been modeling in.
"How in the nine circles did you convince me to do this?" Alastor shakes his head in bewilderment at this development.
Angel simply smirks and gives a little wink. "You know exactly how and why your doing this strawberry so dont go acting all confused, unless you want a repeat performance to 'convince' you again?"
The amount of teeth in Angels smile reminded Alastor of the old adage of the spider parlor. He wouldn't fall for that old trick, especially since he was so often the spider in those scenarios.
"I think not my dear, young Harlod could return soon and I don't think we want him to catch us like last time."
The slight blush that creeps into Alastors cheeks isn't missed by Angel but he planned to save it as good ammunition to rile Alastor up later. So with a simple shrug Angel walks away with a coat in hand to return it to its home in his closet of seemingly endless clothes.
"Whatever you say Al but i know you enjoyed it, we just need a different audience for the next time." The sound of static and reality warping causes a small chuckle to escape Angels lips before he turns around to watch the wacko he calls lover reign themselves in.
While waiting Angel gives Alastors new look a once over and nods in satisfaction on how good he looks in his new suit.
Alastors suit jacket now sported some pink trimming instead of black with a small series of heart shaped cufflinks and ascot to add to the overall look, with a snake on the edge of the cuffs and chest pocket. His monocle had also been given a slight color change to now match his new jacket, a simple red rimmed monocle with pink glass.
Next his pants had been given the same attention as his jacket but instead of hearts it featured a duo of snakes on each leg going up and down its sides in a light red and pink, while the pant color was a slightly dark red to match the jacket with some minor heart embroidery on the cuffs.
His can simply stayed the same shape but now the cane part was a snake and the microphone had little hearts around the eye.
Finally his shoes and gloves took the same tone as his pants but had a few hearts at points like the knuckles and ankles, with snakes running along the sides of the shoes and the fingers of the gloves.
Overall it showed who Alastor belonged to even if Angel said it was simply a matching thing couples do. After all he wasn't going to have some skanks try and steal his man once they found out he was off the market.
Plus the pants really helped accent that ass and tail much better than his old pair used to and Angel really enjoyed the show even if Alastor wasn't aware of it yet.
As quietly as he could Angel slunk forward and moved as close to Alastor as he could before leaning by his ear and puffing a breath into it. Alastor shivered and looked over at the smirking Angel who was sashaying towards the bedroom, his robes just barely hiding his figure.
Alastor simply raises an eyebrow at Angels antics before simply shaking his head and reaching for the side table which his watch, wallet, and bowtie sat waiting for him. Once he had put them back on he turned and headed towards the bedroom and looked in where he saw a sight that he was sorely tempted by.
Angel lay sprawled out on the bed, one hand behind gis head and another pulling the edge of his robes.
Angels other two hands were fluffing his chest and making him moan in pleasure, the robes shoulders falling down his arms. Angel's legs slightly spread apart and gave just a hint of what he was hiding from Alastors eyes, teasing him into yanking them apart to find out.
Just as Alastor was about to enter and close the door behind him when a sound reverberates through the hotel. Quickly Angel puts the robe back on and straightens it out before brushing by Alastor and giving him a kiss and wink before rushing towards the dining room.
Alastor with a sigh of frustration 'fixes' himself before following after Angel and heading down to the dining hall to see their son for the evening meal which he promised would be a real taste extravaganza.
Though Alastor swore that Angel would see just why he had the antlers in this relationship.
With that pleasant thought Alastor walks the rest of the way with a large smile and a song on his lips excited for his meal and his 'meal' later.
In The Kitchen
Once Harry had gotten back to the hotel he headed straight to the kitchen to start on the special meal he wanted to make for the his family.
He quickly set everything up and then barricaded the door to stop anyone from interfering with what he had planned for tonight. He was hoping that all the happiness,joy, and love he felt since becoming apart of this family would be translated in this meal for everyone.
With that hope Harry began and after rereading and many times of throwing out failures he finally finished and hoped it was just right.
He removed the barricade and headed to the large gong he had insisted be placed there to summon everyone to eat. With a mighty heave he struck the gong and the sound reverberated throughout the hotel with the sound of crashing and cursing following soon after.
Harry retreated back into the kitchen and started the process of moving everything into the dining room, hopefully without anything going wrong.
As he put the last dish down the first denizen of the hotel rounded the corner and then froze at what lay before them. Harry turned and saw it was his mother Angel and once he was sure nothing was missing or misplaced he went over and hugged him.
Soon after Alastor joined them and after ruffling his son's hair turns to see what had caused Angel to pause, then immediately stiffened at the sight.
One by one the others arrived and one by one they all feel prey to the shock of what they saw, Charlie and Vaggie had both saw it at the same time after moving around the strange family embracing in the doorway before stopping.
Nifty wasn't far behind them having finished the final cleaning of the basement, then husker arrived irritated and hungover, he was the first to speak.
"Am I still drunk or is this a dream?" The slight pain in his words from his hangover showing through.
None of the others answered him but instead turned to Harry who was still hugging his mother who had instinctively hugged him back. Angel now moved his son slightly away so he could look him in the eyes and ask the question that was on everyone's mind.
"Sweetie what is all this for?"
Harry shuffled awkwardly in his mother's arms before he started to just let words try and explain what he was feeling.
"I wanted to make a meal that showed how much I appreciated you all and how much you all mean to me as family." He turned away slightly in embarrassment not seeing the touched looks in all but Husker and Alastor's eyes.
They all turned back to the table and really looked at what was on it, The main piece was a large carousel of different meats.
A whole turkey, hog, quail, chicken, and lamb seemingly cooked to perfection with slabs of steak, patties, links, and organs all arrayed to where each member of the hotel usually sat to give ease of access. Potatoes of all kind and vegetables cooked every way imaginable, fresh fruits arranged in intricate bouquets almost like art set to one side of the table for the more meat challenged members.
Piles of rolls and different breads with butters, jams, and jellies awaiting to be spread.
But the most eye catching was the desserts, stacks upon stacks of cookies, brownies, fudges, cakes, ice cream, doughnuts, and chocolates and arranged nearest to those who had a preferred dessert type.
Everyone turned back to Harry who wouldn't meet their eyes, before he felt a pair of hands making look at his mother.
"Sweetie this is absolutely lovely, I just wish you hadn't spent so much time doing it by yourself."
Harry gives a sheepish grin. "I enjoy cooking for others who enjoy it so the time didn't really bother or put me out."
Angel simply shakes his head and with an exasperated sigh and smile motions the others to head to the table and begin eating. After checking one final time that nothing was wrong with him, Angel let his son go and headed towards the table to partake of the feast his son had made for this odd family.
While everyone was in the middle of dishing up and Harry soon about to join them a circle of green pink and red fire surrounds Harry startling the others. Alastor and Angel immediately spring into action to try and get to their son, Alastor throwing his powers at it and Angel throwing different liquids at it.
Nothing puts out the fire, and the flames suddenly rise up over everyone's head before disappearing, Harry with it.