Pfft somebody said... "Kill him" Maybe not right away. And since this isn't gonna be completely like the cannon story maybe I could pull a few strings. ;)
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"I fell in love with you because... You're...you."
Angel Dust tilted his head, cheeks still red from the kiss. The kiss had more meaning than any kiss he'd ever had. He truly felt something real from that moment he had shared with Crow.
"Anthony..." Crow had used his real name.
"I didn't fall in love with you because of your looks or fame. I fell in love with you because I love who you are." Angel Dust could feel his body trembling. Where was all of this coming from?
"You changed me. Before I arrived in hell, all I ever knew was pain and suffering. And when I first arrived here, I thought my only purpose was to bring torture to the souls who transfer to Hell." he trailed off.
"But I quickly realized I was wrong, thanks to you. As much as I hate to admit it, love is stronger than any doubt or painful memory I had in my entire existence." he concluded.
It was quiet. Angel Dust was unsure of what to say. Did this mean that Crow wouldn't start working with Valentino? Did this mean he would actually listen to him? Angel Dust had barely done anything. All he did was tell him how he truly felt. All he did was tell him that he loved him.
"If you can promise me you'll be okay, promise me that we'll work this out together. Then I won't go to Valentino with a deal." Crow said.
Without a second thought, he would be making that promise and he would be keeping it. Anything to have Crow with him just a little while longer if it meant he wouldn't have to face this all alone. And maybe that made him selfish, but he didn't care. After all, love did make people do selfish things. Make sacrifices. "I promise you Crow.... I promise I'll be okay. I'm not sure what to do. But I would rather we find another way to deal with Val. Because I need you."
Crow smiled, and wiped away the black inky tears that matched the inky halo floating above his head. "I now realize how selfish of me it was. I didn't fully take into account how much this settlement with Valentino would affect you. All I thought about was how you'd be free from the abuse."
Angel Dust looked down. They were both selfish in their own twisted ways. Crow was willing to sacrifice himself, jeopardize his own image for Angel's safety.
Angel Dust couldn't make it without Crow. He couldn't last in the depths of despair. Losing Crow would trigger those feelings of hopelessness. He would find himself questioning whether or not he can truly keep his promise. He found himself doubting his own words. At least Crow was true to his word, so he still had a feeling that maybe... Maybe it would all work out somehow.
"I don't think it's selfish, frankly... I am glad I have ya. I'm glad that... We met." Angel Dust replied.
~FLASHBACK~
Crow sat down beside Angel Dust. "I coulda handled that myself ya know?" said the porn star.
"It certainly didn't look like it." Crow sipped his drink. Angel Dust glared. "I deal with fuckers like that all the time. It's part of my job." he argued.
"Doesn't it feel good to know that hell isn't just full of people who want to fuck you though?" Crow asked.
"Yeah. I guess. But... Who are ya pal? I haven't seen ya around." Angel Dust said, taking a sip of his own drink.
"I go by the name Crow. I guess you aren't big on politics in hell are you?" he chuckled "Oh... Well I ain't gotta introduce myself... You already know me. Clearly. And no, I don't pay attention to that shit."
"You have quite the reputation!" Crow said, before taking another sip of his drink. "And you really should, it could protect you from the true dangers here in hell."
"Yeah, I guess you have a point." Angel Dust said with a chuckle. Now it was really awkward. The tension between them was growing due to the silence. Angel Dust sighed.
"Uh, thanks for saving me from those guys earlier." he attempted to make small talk with Crow. "No problem. I saw you needed help. So I did something." he said, and his grin widened.
"Ya said ya were dangerous but ya don't seem like it..." Angel Dust said, tilting his head. "I only torture sinners who deserve it." he replied with a chuckle. Angel Dust let out a deep breath, relieved that Crow wouldn't harm him.
"So... Like those dudes from earlier?" Angel Dust asked, and Crow nodded. "Exactly like them..."
~END OF FLASHBACK~
"You never failed to protect me. Not once. Even the day we met... You saved me. Even if you were different. You still cared." Angel Dust could feel tears falling from his own eyes.
"And I'm glad." The two broken souls shared a hug.
"Me too, Anthony."
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Word Count: 867
Lol gotta have angst. But yeah now I kinda want to add more action and kinda get to the main point of Hazbin Hotel. This is gonna be a pain in my ass.
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An Angel's Crow • ANGEL DUST x Male Reader
FanfictionCrow lived during the slave trade era and was shipped off to a German colony. After many years of living during this point in time, Crow got tired of fighting a battle in which he believed he would never win and took his own life. Eventually he meet...
