Veiled in Shadows and Brimstone

6

5 months later

As the clock struck 6:00 pm, the Queen of Hell, Charlie, sat nervously in the waiting room of the 666 News station. She was 8 months pregnant with quintuplets, her blonde hair cascading down her shoulders in soft waves. Beside her, her husband and the King of Hell, Alastor, sat calmly reading a newspaper. "Are you sure about this, Al?" Charlie asked, placing a hand on her swollen belly. "I don't know if I can handle all the questions about the redemption program at the Hazbin Hotel." Alastor looked at her with a reassuring smile. "Don't worry, my dear. You always handle these interviews with grace and poise. Plus, I'll be right by your side the entire time." Just then, the office door swung open, and Tom, the host of the show, greeted them with a smile. "Ah, Queen Charlie, King Alastor, it's a pleasure to have you both here. Are you ready for the interview?" Charlie took a deep breath and stood up, her hand grasping Alastor's as they followed Tom into the recording studio. As they settled in their seats, Charlie couldn't help but notice the absence of Katie Killjoy, the usual co-host of the show. "Where's Katie?" Charlie asked, a hint of confusion in her voice. Tom cleared his throat before responding, "Oh, Katie was fired last week for her biased reporting. She won't be joining us anymore." Charlie let out a sigh of relief, grateful that she wouldn't have to deal with Katie's snide comments during the interview. Tom began the recording, greeting the denizens of Hell who were listening in from the Pride Ring of Pentagram City. "Good evening, my fellow demons and sinners. Tonight, we have a special treat for you all. I am joined by the Queen and King of Hell, Charlie and Alastor, to discuss the success of the redemption program at the Hazbin Hotel." Tom turned to Charlie with a smile. "Queen Charlie, it's an honor to have you here.  Can you tell us about how you and Alastor have managed to run the hotel and rule Hell at the same time?"Charlie straightened up in her seat, her voice steady as she explained, "Alastor and I have a system in place. We rotate days to rule Hell and run the hotel, ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. It's challenging, but we make it work." Tom nodded in understanding before turning to Alastor.  "And how do you both manage to raise six children with more on the way?"Alastor grinned proudly, his eyes sparkling with love. "We have a lot of help from our staff at the hotel, but ultimately, Charlie and I share the responsibility of raising our children. It's a team effort, and we wouldn't have it any other way." Tom then turned back to Charlie, a curious look in his eyes. "I heard a rumor that you will be welcoming five fawns into Hell in a month. Can you confirm this, and will you be revealing the genders?" Charlie smiled mysteriously, a twinkle in her eye. "Yes, it's true. In one month, Alastor and I will be welcoming five fawns into Hell. As for the genders, we've decided to keep it a secret until they are born." As the interview continued, Charlie and Alastor shared stories about their life at the Hazbin Hotel, the challenges they faced, and the triumphs they celebrated. The love and dedication they had for each other and their family shone through every word they spoke. By the end of the interview, Tom thanked them for their time and bid them farewell. Charlie and Alastor left the recording studio hand in hand, the weight of the interview lifted off their shoulders. As they stepped out into the cool night air of Hell, Charlie leaned into Alastor's side, her heart full of love. "I'm so glad we did this, Alastor. It's moments like these that remind me why I fell in love with you in the first place." Alastor pulled her closer, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead. "And I'm grateful every day that you are my Queen, my love. Together, we can conquer anything that comes our way."

Once they got back to the hotel, they stopped in front of Dazzle's statue, the gold shimmering in Hell's 'moonlight'.  "You did very well my dear. Why don't you rest tomorrow?" The radio demon replied. The blonde demoness glared at him before responding. "Al, I'm pregnant. Not glass. I'll be fine running the hotel tomorrow, besides I have front desk duty tomorrow and if I need anything, I can ask Husk, Niffty, Angel, Adam or Velvette to get me something. Also can you call Rosie and have her come over to the hotel and see if she could help me plan for the triplets' birthday?" Alastor chuckles lightly before guiding his wife into the hotel. "I'll see what I can do sweetheart."