What Once Was

Chapter 26-Welcome In The Unexpected

-Charlie POV-

"Princess, stay calm, I'll be here if things escalate." Al whispered into my ear, his hot breath making my neck tingle at the realization of his words and the situation. I nodded at his response; Vaggie saw this and reached out for my hand and gave it a light squeeze. I turned to her and nodded to her as well, hoping she understood that I was calm. With the two by my side I felt more at ease. Though I was feeling more conscious of myself, and every action from now on forwards. I couldn't afford to be in anyone's bad side, specially the three V's.

This was certainly unexpected, and though I had mentally prepared myself for the harsh comments made by the spectators, I wasn't ready for this specific group of Overlords to arrive. And whatever plan they had schemed. As Dad would say, I wouldn't take shit from other demons, specially these three.

"The fun is about to begin, please don't leave!" Velvet, the slim female, who's voluminous pigtails were easily recognizable, spoke out after she patted nearby sinners. The three Overlords were indeed quite tall it was hard to not see them or recognize their appearance here.

"Oh My Lucifer! Princess Charlie you are simply a divine little creature!" Valentino exclaimed as he stepped up towards me and in a swift move, both his hands were on each of my cheeks. A few gasps were let out, and the glares of Al and Vaggie made me feel like my back was burning. From my peripheral view I saw Vaggie pulling out a dagger, though it didn't seem dangerous, it was actually an angelic weapon that my Father had given her. I thought she would bring one of those for today. Which I'm glad she did. However, I knew that if things did escalate to the point where Vaggie would use the weapon, there could be a threat of war with Overlords. And I would have to be part of it as well.

"Thank you.." I muffled out while he still kept squeezing my cheeks. Though I felt like this statement wasn't exactly a compliment, more like a creepy observation.

"Oh your Highness please do pardon my partner's very rash behavior." Vox spoke as he came up to us, with Velvet bouncing up and down behind them while taking pictures.

"Oh it's alright!" Valentino let go of my cheeks as Vox stood behind him, as I started massaging my cheeks which ached from the abrupt rubbing.

"Oh don't be jealous Voxy, I still consider you my own divine little creature." Valentino cooed at him while caressing his face.

"Oh you two are back together again? That's great." Velvet said this sarcastically while typing like crazy on her hellphone.

"Oh Velvet don't expose us like that." Vox groaned out as blush marks appeared across his face.

"Please, everyone here knows about y'all's constant on and off relationship." The two grew flustered with her. And soon the three engaged in a childish argument. I mean, she was right, I didn't know all the details, but I knew partly about what the constant on and off relationship. I mean, it wasn't really considered private due to them posting updates online.

"Oh hi there Princess! Here let's take a picture!" Velvet, already bored with the argument, quickly jumped towards me, shoving Vaggie, Niffty, and Angel to the left, as she quickly striked a pose while she placed her phone in front of us. I nervously smiled back and made a peace sign. She took the photo and quickly checked how it turned out, I too, took a peek.

"It looks ama- nevermind the background is all fuzzy, see?" She tilted her phone screen towards me and I too saw this black and red blob with weird signs behind me specifically. At first I thought it was related to the girl I had seen the other day, which I hadn't seen her, but the low rumble of static clicked me that it was Al. I turned around to see him, who gave me a innocent smile.

"Pardon my rudeness Miss Velvet, but I simply despise the modern technology of this time. Specially those little hellphones of yours." He pointed to her phone with a expression of disgust. His shadow mimicking him.