Corrupted: Death Follows (Male Reader x Charlie) (BOOK 3)

The Field Trip is Over

The trio rode in the limo, passing by the various buildings and residents of Pentagram City. As Charlie and Y/N relaxed after their long outing, Olivia watched her surroundings, taking in the sights of the city.

"Been a while since I've been up here. Let alone in the city," she muttered, her eyes darting at each building as they passed by.

"Well, I hope it's just like you remember it, but better!" Charlie said, putting on her happy face. Her excitement meter was beginning to rise as the chance to showcase her dream project to someone new was going to occur very soon.

"It's better than most places, I'll give you that," she said, looking out through the window. She notices three imps stabbing and taking down a larger demon on the sidewalk. A demon with a pocket watch for a face simply stepped over the murder as he scrolled through pages on his phone.

After a few more minutes, the limo stopped at the entrance of the hotel. Dazzle opened the door and allowed the three to stand in front of Charlie's redemption palace.

"It's..flashy," Olivia said, trying to be nice after seeing Charlie grinning, her wide smile covering the majority of her face.

"Home sweet home," Y/N said, as he breathed in the Pride air, tired after his travels. Razzle and Dazzle rolled in the luggage as the trio entered the Hazbin Hotel.

'The lobby looks the same, so that's good...' Y/N thought as he looked around. The lobby hadn't gained any new damage or at least there wasn't any signs of new damage covered up. Vaggie was chasing Nifty, who had presumably done something or taken something and was dashing away. The temporary head of the hotel turned and saw the trio standing at the entrance. She stopped her chase and went over to the people.

"Charlie! Y/N! You're back! And you are?" Vaggie said, walking towards them. She hugged Charlie and Y/N in one hug. She didn't show physical affection towards others much, and even if she did it was only for those two. As she stepped back, she noticed the extra member in their party.

"This is Olivia, she helped with our outing," Charlie said, smiling. She was happy to be home, and to introduce her friends to new people who she found helpful. She wasn't sure if she was friends with Olivia yet, but was completely open to the idea. After all, she had fought and trekked with them.

"Nice to meet you," Olivia said, sticking her hand out. Vaggie reluctantly shook it. She noticed something on the bounty hunter's arm, but decided to ignore it for now. Since Charlie and Y/N trusted her, she was willing to do the same.

"So, what did you guys find out?" Vaggie asked as she led the group to the sitting area. They all sat down on the couch and chairs around the fireplace, and began to discuss the stories of their travels.

"Well, we went to Wrath, did some stuff, went to Lust, talked to Asmodeus, and then to Greed," Y/N began, recounting what had occurred over the weekend.

"Pissed off Mammon," Olivia said with a smirk, enjoying angering the self-entitled Sin.

"And we should find out who Y/N's stalker is!" Charlie said cheerfully with worried eyes, trying to uplift the tone of the conversation.

"Well that's good. Sounds like you guys need a break," Vaggie said, noticing the extreme fatigue the trio exhibited. Y/N weakly smiled, knowing she was right.

"Well, I got to show Olivia around since she staying here for a bit," Charlie said, stretching as she yawned.

"Wait, she's staying?" Vaggie said surprised. She started to wonder what happened over the weekend to warrant the extreme openness Charlie and. Then again, the princess had that with anyone that was nice to her and those she knew.