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Disgaea: Awaking the Queen of the Netherworld

Written by Michelle

Chapter 3 - Enter Laharl Chan

After waking up in the morning, Laharl realizes that he does not have a choice when it comes to his inner feelings. However, Laharl needs to find a way to turn himself into a girl and cannot do so. It's not like he can find the yuie flowers out in the wild. The Dark Assembly probably won't approve of it either. Suddenly, Laharl has an idea and may know the right person to help him. First, he needs to make sure else does not know about it. Laharl enters his throne room and informs everyone that he has stepped out to take care of some errands. Etna doesn't care, as this means they can enjoy the entire space to themselves for a few hours. Meanwhile, Flonne and Sicily are curious about Laharl's whereabouts, finding it unusual for him to leave like this. "I just hope Big Brother is okay," said Sicily.

At the Evil Academy, Laharl is seen wearing a fedora and a trench coat, with a mask covering his face. He is waiting in a room for his potion, which he requested. Mao opens the door and gives Laharl the bag.

"Here you go. One gender potion that gives you a magical feminizing hormone treatment," said Mao.

Laharl grabs the bag and says thanks in a deep voice, ensuring that Mao does not recognize him.

"Have we met before?" Mao asked

Laharl says no, and we have never met until now. Laharl asks if any side effects can make things worse. Mao tells him no, but he gives him an antidote if they ever want to change. He warns him that they can't change back once the antidote or potion is gone. Laharl can take the risk and give Mao the payment. After Laharl takes off, Mao feels they've crossed paths before.

Back at the castle, Laharl arrives home and runs to his room. Etna asks what he has been doing, but Laharl tells her it's not her business. Etna shrugged, "Whatever. Just don't get all moody on us again, Prince," she said. Laharl ensures no one will enter his room and keeps the door locked. Laharl takes the gender potion out of the bag and drinks it. The bottle mentions that you shouldn't drink the entire in one sip as the body may reject the hormones.
Laharl's body begins to change after taking a sip of the potion. Laharl's cape has returned to one trail, and their pants have been extended to a pair of ripped skinny jeans. Laharl's chest has expanded dramatically and needs to be held back by a small red bra top, and they now have all-black shoes. Laharl also has much longer hair than her male self and is a much taller, skinnier, and more feminine figure.

This is what Laharl despises the most, and it nearly evokes a sense of regret within him. Laharl almost starts to utter the words, "I don'…" However, they quickly realize this form is not as bad as they remember. Laharl is astonished to realize that their dreams and feelings are accurate. They look at themselves in the mirror and like what they see. Laharl is too embarrassed to admit that, deep down, they enjoyed being a girl.

"I should hate this, but I can't. It feels right," said Girl Laharl

Laharl thinks about how much they used to hate this but never actually listened to their heart. And then, a knock on the door can be heard. Laharl realizes that they didn't lock the door all the way, and someone opens the door. It was Sicily, and she was looking for Laharl. Laharl swiftly ducked behind a curtain, wishing to remain unseen. Laharl does not want anyone to see this appearance as they are not yet ready to come out to everyone. While Sicily was looking for her big brother, Laharl started to sneeze. Sicily quickly looks around the curtains and sees Laharl as a girl.

"Big brother?! You're a girl again!" said Sicily

"Look, I can explain!" said Girl Laharl

Sicily believes that someone must have turned Laharl into a girl again and is trying to hide so that no one can see them as a woman. Sicily remarked, "I wouldn't be surprised if those weird Laharl Chan Idol fans were behind this." Laharl tells her that's not it, and she must keep it a secret. As Laharl begins to tell the truth

"I hated this body for so long. But my thoughts told me otherwise, and they won't leave me alone! I've decided—this body is the one I prefer. Don't let my femininity fool you; I remain just as formidable as ever in my role as an Overlord!" said Girl Laharl

Sicily is shocked by this and now has a big sister. She promises to keep things a secret but wonders how Laharl can hide this. Thankfully, Laharl has an antidote that she can use to turn back into a boy. Laharl takes an antidote by injecting a needle in her arm to switch back and change right in front of Sicily's eyes.

"That's amazing! Big Bro…I mean, Big Sis," said Sicily.

Laharl tells her to return to the throne room as he is now in a better mood. In the throne room, Laharl announces that he plans to go to Item World and level up. Etna is curious about the sudden change in mood, but Laharl explains that he was dealing with a nasty stomach bug, and things have improved. Etna could care less about Laharl not being in a bratty mood again.

Laharl and the others travel to Item World for the rest of the day and become stronger. When they arrive back home, it's late at night, and everyone starts going to bed. Laharl hides the potion and antidote so that no one can find them, keeping them hidden under his coffin, as it would be the only place that he knows about them.

"I'll make sure if anyone finds my stuff, they will be dead," said Laharl

Laharl finally drifts off to sleep, and a new adventure awaits for Laharl Chan.

[TO BE CONTINUED!]