Demons Worth Fighting For (a Ghost Rider x Hazbin Hotel/Helluva Boss crossover)

Chapter 16: Preparing for the Worst

(Ars Goetia royal family palace, somewhere in Pride Ring, Hell, next morning)

The next morning in Hell, within the family mansion of Prince Stolas, he was waking up from bed, and putting on his usual red robe. As he yawned down the hallway, he suddenly stopped, and looking at the door to Octavia's bedroom, his mood went gloomy. Even though he can go up to Earth, and check on his daughter, along with the Rider, and the others, at anytime, he already missed having her company at home. Even the peaceful absent presence of Stella didn't seem to help. Shaking his head a bit, he decided to get some cereal for breakfast. A few of his servants were preparing their own meals, as Stolas walked into the kitchen. One of them saw his somber expression.

Servant: Is everything alright, your highness?

Stolas: *sigh* Yes. I just miss my daughter at home, that's all. I don't know how long it will take, and I am deeply worried for her.

As Stolas prepared his cereal in a bowl, he took it to the living room, and sat down on the couch. He was worried for Octavia. Anything could happen in the Human World, but he tried to brush it off his mind, and hope for the best.

Stolas: Maybe a little news would keep my mind off this.

He took the TV remote, and turned on the widescreen television, which showed the 666 News opening its title screen. But, as he was about to take a first bite of his breakfast, what he saw made him drop the bowl, and spoon, to the floor, and his face went from somber to great shock.

Stolas: Ooooh, dear.

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(The Hazbin Hotel, the Pride Ring, same time)

Back at the Hazbin Hotel, Vaggie  had just gotten into her street clothes, which consisted of a white sleeveless dress, with gray Xs on her chest area, gray long fingerless gloves, a gray choker, and gray stockings, with light pink stripes on the left leg. Since the hotel was basically closed, until Charlie returns, she felt she could wear her comfortable clothing again. As she walked down the stairs, she heard some commotion in the main lobby, from the flat screen TV monitor. Vaggie groaned in irritation upon hearing those familiar voices from that TV news in Hell.

Vaggie: *groan* Won't that skank ever shut up?!

Nifty: Oh, oh! Hey, Vaggie! You would not believe who's on TV, right now!

Vaggie raised a brow from hearing that comment. Was there a celebrity on the broadcast?

Vaggie: Who?

Then, she heard some troubling sounds from the TV. Some explosive sounds. Angel Dust was sitting on a stool, having some popcorn, as if he was loving whatever was going on on the news, while Husk was still carelessly staring at the screen.

Angel Dust: Looks like our boy has really done it this time!

Husk: No shit, genius. He's just exposed himself on broadcast.

Finally looking at the screen, Vaggie's pupils shrank in horror. Whatever she was watching had struck fear in her head, assuming the worst.

Vaggie: Oh, no! No, no no!!

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(Bailey Residence, Upland, CA, 8:40 A.M.)

After having a decent breakfast at Rachael's apartment, she, CJ, Loona, Charlie, and Octavia were getting ready to pack some essentials in some bags and backpacks, like food, water, clothing, sleeping bags, tents, everything they needed to survive the trail on the Devil's Highway. They all grabbed everything, and after all three demonesses changed into their human disguises, they started heading out the door.