The Candle | Hazbin Hotel

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"Hey, it's so good to see you too dad," Charlie choked out from his grasp. I poked my head out from behind Sir Pentious.

He's honestly... cute.

"Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel!"

Lucifer is literally the same height as me. I felt my horns retract completely, along with my sharpened teeth.

He played around with Charlie's animals for a second, Razzle and Dazzle. I couldn't help but to let out a small laugh. Capturing his attention. I hid behind Pentious once more. His gaze snapped up, but he couldn't see me and instead turned his attention to the hotel.

"Wow, this place sure looks uhh... aha, yeuah... uhuh.... It's got a lot of character!" Lucifer landed, we turned as he walked past us, though I didn't realize we were turning.

I was visible for a second, and instead hid under the table this time.

"Oh! What in the unholy hell is that!"

"Just some of the renovations we had done, adds a bit of color, don't you think?" Alastor prompted.

"And you are?" Lucifer squinted.

Alastor teleported over to him. This red guy is too mysterious for me.

"Alastor! Pleasure to be meeting you sure, quite a pleasure! It's nice to finally put a face to the name, you are much shorter in real life."

"Who is this—who, are you the bellhop?" Lucifer asked saltily.

"Aha ha! No, I am the host of the hotel, you might of heard from me from my radio broadcast!" Alastor mentioned.

"Hmm, nope! I guess that's why Charlie calls it the Haz-bin hotel, Ahaha!" He nudged her. She stood there awkwardly.

"Ha ha ha, it was actually my idea," Alastor laughed.

"Haha! Well it's not very clever!"

"Ha Haa! Fuck you!" They leaned towards each other.

Okay guys just kiss or something, my god.

Charlie pushed them apart, "okay anyways, dad. Look at this lovely parlor where people can get to know each other and share secrets and stories and intimate feelings!" Charlie gushed.

"Without Alastor..." Lucifer's face dropped, "we wouldn't of been able to pretty it up as much!"

"Charlie has a very unique vision! I am happy to fulfill her bizarre requests!" Alastor made his way on over.

What the hell is he on? Making Lucifer mad like that? Alastor is definitely up to something. I'll have to keep tabs on him.

"Thank you Alastor!"

"Quite an impressive young lady, we're all very proud of her," Alastor leaned in to appear more fatherly.

"Ahem Charlie, dear! Aheh, why don't you introduce me to your other friends?"

"Oh yes! Of course!" She pulled Vaggie over.

"This is Vaggie, she's my girlfriend!"

"Oh ho my golly! You like girls, so do I! We have so much in common! You put her there Maggie!" He hugged her aggressively.

"Pleasure to meet you uh, sir."

"And this is Sir Pentious, Angel dust and... where is she?" Charlie's face remained smiley.

Angel smirked and pointed under the table.

Charlie smiled endearingly but Alastor was the one who took action, grabbing my dress collar and dragging me out in front of Lucifer.

"Alastorrr, let me go, my dress isn't long enough for you to do that!" I avoided Lucifer's gaze.

"Juniper?"

"—Our lovely Juniper! These are our guests!" Alastor set me down, smiling at me endearingly. Not really letting me leave his side to sit next to Angel. His hand remained on my waist. What the fuck is his deal?

Lucifer's smile tightened, but he turned his focus to Charlie who introduced Husk and Nifty.

Suddenly one of the chandeliers fell and Lucifer laughed.

"Alright then."

(I'm sorry but I am not describing this scene)

Bold = Lucifer
Italic = Alastor
Underlined = mimzy

Looks like you could use some help
From the big boss of Hell himself

Check out daddy's glowing reviews on Yelp
(Five stars! Flawless! Greater than great!)

Oh, with the punch of a pentagram
I wap-bam-boom, alakazam

Usually, I charge a sacrificial lamb
But you get the family rate (thanks dad!)

Who needs a busboy, now that you've got the chef? (wow)

Michelin-tasting menu, free à la carte

I'll rig the game for you because I'm the ref

Champagne fountains, caviar mountains, that's just a start!

Who's been here since day one?
Who's been faithful as a nun?
Who makes you chuckle with an old-timey pun?

You're a executive producer (that's true!)
I'm your guy, your day-to-day
Your chum, your steadfast hotelier

Remember when I fixed that clog today?
I was stuck, thank you sir! (Oh you!)

I'm truly honored that we've built such a bond
"Awe," charlie gushed.

You're like the child that I wish that I had

"uh, what?"
Lucifer protested

I care for you, just like a daughter I spawned

"hold on now!"

It's a little funny, you could almost call me dad

They say, when you're looking for assistance
It's smart to pick the path of least resistance

Others say, that in your needy hour
There's no substitute for pure angelic power!
Who just happens to also be your blood!

Sadly, there are times a birth parent is a dud
They say the family you choose is better

what a bunch of losers

Can you butt out of my song?

Your song? I started this!

I'm singing it, I'll finish it!

Oh, you tacky piece of–

It's me, yes it's me
I know you were all waiting for me
I'm here, what a gas
Took a while, but I'm present at last
It's me, it's me
Mimzy!

"Who?" Lucifer mumbled.

"What in the nine rings just happened?" I sighed. All of us gathered at the front doors where a cute flapper entered.

Lucifer definitely wasn't what heaven said he was.