The Impish Mage Season 1

Chapter 9: Overture Part 1

Days later...

Charlie is in her room and once again, has read the book 'The Story of Hell', and looks out the window. And also has the key to the hotel in her hand.

Charlie says to herself, "Don't worry, Mom. I'll make you proud."

Charlie soberly looks out the window to Pentagram City burning to the ground.

Soon enough, Vaggie comes into the room. "Charlie?

The key Charlie is holding transforms into KeeKee who scampers away.

As Charlie lets out a yelp, "Aah! Oh, shit. Did you hear all that?"

"Uh, yeah. I was right there." Vaggie says, pointing her thumb to the doorway.

"Sorry. I get pre-tty worked up after an extermination happens. The story helps..." Charlie says and looks at the book.

Vaggie chuckles. "Don't worry. I enjoy your theatrics. Are you okay?" Then sits down with Charlie.

"I'm fine. Just... thinking, ya' know? Family stuff," Charlie says.

Then Vaggie asks, "Did you hear from your mom?"

Charlie shakes her head in dismay.

"Oof..." Vaggie responds, "How long has it been now?"

"Not that long, only...seven...years, off doing something important, I'm sure!" Charlie says.

Then she looks out the window, "But, this kingdom was something she really cared about. Something I care about."

"Well, at least you're not alone," Vaggie says with a reassuring smile.

"I just hope that what I'm trying to do here will work," Charlie says.

"It will. I have faith in you," Vaggie says.

KeeKee leaps into Charlie's arms as Vaggie stands up.

"Alright, come on. Alastor says he has something to show us." Vaggie says and walks out the room.

As Vaggie leaves, a loud bell rings throughout the city, and Charlie turns to the Bell Tower at Heaven Embassy. She looks on with sadness, knowing that it's another year before the Extermination comes again.

Commercial...

The scene turns static before it fixes itself to reveal a sinner stabbing another demon to death with a knife before Alastor caught their attention.

Alastor: Well, hello there, you wayward Sinner! Do you like blood, violence, and depravity of a sexual nature? Of course you do, that's why you're in Hell!

As the camera rolls, scenes switches from the front of the Hazbin Hotel, to Charlie on camera and she waves at it before Angel Dust comes into view, putting two-fingers over the head prank behind her, to the bartender, Husk, who was clearly drunk, passing out on the ground as Niffty, the hotel maid, tries to stab and chase after a bug, and then to Angel Dust, with a support beam falling close to KeeKee, scaring the demon cat before running off, and Angel Dust flipping Alastor off, and then the poor drawing of the hotel before the commercial ends.

Alastor: But what would you say if I told you there was a place to stay that had none of that? Welcome to the Hazbin Hotel, a misguided path to redemption1 Founded five days ago by Lucifer's delusional daughter, Charlotte Morningstar! Come place your fate in her inexperienced hands, as she tries to work through her daddy issues by fixing you! Here we offer fun things, such as somewhat functional staff and 24-hour pest control. Custom rooms, and just look at this tacky parlor! Enjoy riveting conversation with our singular resident. Wow! All this, and more at the Hazbin Hotel! Your last desperate attempt at salvation starts here!