The Angel Princess (Hazbin Hotel Swap Au)

the root of evil

Liliths pov

"Lilith please we can get our home back peacefully" Lucifer tried to reason with me "we just need time-"

"No!" I cut him off "you chose Adam and his happiness over our safety. We are done!" I took off my wedding ring and threw it in his face "come on Charlie we're going" I picked her up and marched off.

"But what about daddy" she asked as I carried her away, her eyes glued to Lucifer.

"Forget about him!" I snapped, trying hard not to cry. She doesn't need me to be emotional.

I need to be her strong independent mother, just like I've always been.

*Time skip*

"Is this our new home?" Charlie asked as we entered a shack, the only thing I could currently afford.

"Yes darling but it won't be for long" I smiled reassuringly "once I've made a bit of money we'll have a much better place"

"Hmm" she looked around curiously "well it's not too bad here" a mouse scampered by. Charlie squealed in excitement "look there's a little friend here. I'm gonna name you Ratatouille"

I smiled at her optimism. Thank god she's here. I don't think I could have done this alone.

*Time skip*

I returned home from a long day of work, dragging my tired feet through the door. I never realised how difficult a regular job was. I have a newfound respect for my citizens.

"Welcome home mommy" my little girl gave me a bright smile "how was work?"

"Exhausting" I sighed as I collapsed against the chair "but it will all be worth it when we can afford to get out of this dump"

She nodded as she reached into the oven "I made you dinner mommy" she handed me a plate of mostly burnt chicken.

I smiled at her "thank you darling" I petted her head before forcing the burnt food down my throat. Next time we'll just get takeaway!

*One year later*

"What do you mean I'm fired" I shook my head in disbelief.

"I mean your not bringing in money like you used to sweetheart" he waved me away "I don't have need for a busted old hag like you taking up space"

"What did you call me?" My nostrils flared. No man talks to me like that!

"Oh I'm sorry your highness" he did a mocking curtsey "not that you have that title anymore. Face it bitch, your just a washed up old hag who had no future. I wouldn't be surprised if in a few years your kid was shaking her ass just to make ends meet"

Anger flashed in my eyes as my horns grew. I grabbed him by the throat and threw him through the wall. I casually walked towards him and punched him several times, taking out all my pain and frustration on this pig of a man.

I only stopped when I heard the scared murmures of people around me. Their judgemental eye told me everything. I pushed them away and ran out the door.

I collapsed against a wall, letting the tears fall. What am I going to do now.

"Well isn't this a pityful sight, how the mighty has fallen" I jumped back to see several eyes peering at me through the walls.

"Who are you?" I demanded.

The eyes vanished into a cloud of smoke. The smoke decintagrated, leaving behind a woman in red with long wavy dark hair.

"I am the root of evil but you may call me roo" she held her hand out. I stared at her sceptically "not the friendly type, that's fine! I've had my eyes on you for quite some time and you've peaked my interest. So I'd like to help you"

"Help me?" I looked at her wearily. I don't buy it.

"Did I stutter?" she leaned in "of course nothing in this world comes for free. So let's make a deal. I'll give you back your status and respect from your people. It will be just like before minus the castle"

"And what's in it for you?" I asked.

"Oh nothing much. Just your soul" her smile was dripping with malice.

"My soul?" I gripped my chest.

"It's not as scary as it sounds" she strolled over to me "just one little deal and you can have everything you lost. Isn't it what you deserve? What your daughter deserves" I gasped at the mention of my daughter "Respect and admiration is just within your reach, are you brave enough to take it?"

She held her hand out with a mysterious smile. Steeling my resolve I took it. Eyes surround my vision until she pulled away with a satisfied smirk.

"Pleasure doing business with you" she clicked her fingers, summoning several contracts into my hands "these soul contracts will start off your business as a powerful overlord. With a little work you'll be as powerful as any king"

"Incredible" I laughed as I felt my power flow through my fingertips.

"Now don't forget" she summoned a chain around my neck, pulling me close "your soul belongs to me"

I looked away angrily. There's nothing I hated more than being under someone else's control.

"Don't look so down dear. There's still a way you can get your soul back" I looked up hopefully at her words "show me an act of pure evil and I'll give you your soul back. I have high hopes for you my dear" she stroked my face before disappearing back into eyes in the wall.

I arrived home ready to go back in when I saw Charlie sweeping the floor. I froze. I can't face her like this. Not until I'm free.

*Several years later*

"Here you are my queen" one of my many soul slaves gave me half of their earnings as promised in our contract.

"Thank you dear" I stroked his face, making him blush. Some of these people seemed to enjoy being owned by me.

As he left I noticed a boy with dear ears muttering to himself.

"Look down on me will they" he gritted his teeth "I'll show them. Alastor the radio demon will show them all!" I smirked to myself. That kind of passion could be useful.

"Hello dear" I appeared behind him, he spun around in shock but quickly composed himself.

"You startled me" he chuckled softly "how may I help you dear lady"

"The real question is how I can help you" I leaned forward "you want power don't you. A chance to be taken seriously for once"

"Yes" he stared at me sceptically "I'm sorry who are you?"

"I'm the first woman and the previous queen of hell" I appeared behind him, taking his shoulders "but you may call me Lilith"

"Alright Lilith" he jumped back cautiously "what exactly are you offering me?"

"A chance to be respected no feared by all who hear your name" I held my hand out "I can give you that power alastor. All I ask for in return is your soul"

He chuckled softly "I see. Well I'm more than used to being used by others to further my goal. You have yourself a deal" he shook my hand and just like that I had another soul contract.

*Time skip*

I stood in front of the nice apartment Charlie bought herself recently. I still visit from time to time, never going inside of course.

I placed the money down and rang the doorbell before disappearing. Charlie answered, a strand of her hair dyed black. She must be going through a phase. She silently picked up the money and headed back inside.

I smiled longingly at her before living. I'll free my soul someday. Then we'll be a happy family again..