Emily's Fall 2: Rising Above

Ch. 36: Dealing or Steeling?

Emily came back into the lobby, looked at Velvette and Alastor

"Okay, I need you guys' help. Velvette, I need you to get people to help, you have ways to get people's influence in ways I can't, you are the only one I can trust with this." Emily said before turning to the radio demon. "Alastor, I need you to let the overlords know about this, they have control over Hell's districts, they either get their souls to help, or they work on clearing their district. The less sinners around the better. And tell Husk, Niffty, Pentious an Angel that they're in charge of hotel's defense. Get this place ready for war, and get yourselves ready. We have at least 27 days to get this hotel and the Pride Ring ready for what's to come."

The duo nodded to her as Alastor sent his shadw to tell the others before he, Emily, and Velvette walked out of the hotel.

"I'll go let the overlords know of this." Alastor said.

"Mind walking me to Cannibal Town?" Velvette asked him, "I think we both know someone that we need to speak with."

Nodding to her, Alastor and Velvette walked towards Cannibal Town while Emily got in her limo.

"Razzle, Dazzle, take me to the Industrial District, Carmine Industries." Emily said, pointing ahead. "I have a meeting with Carmilla Carmine."

The goat brothers nodded as they flew to the driver seat, with Razzle taking the wheel and gearshift while Dazzle worked the pedals.

'It still amazes me how they drive like that.' Emily thought as the limo drove towards the Industrial District.

The ride was silent as Emily was busy thinking of... well, just about everything that's happening right now.

'I have to keep my anger in check... I can wait to beat Adam to a bloody pulp when he gets here, but I can't lash out at anyone that I need support from.' Emily thought, takingca deep breath and keeping her demoni fetches in cheek.

Especially if it's from the only person in all of hell that had the exact weapons Emily needed to defeat the Exorcists for good, Carmilla Carmine.

It didn't take long for her to arrive. Once she did, she got out of the limo and looked at the tall building. She walked up to one of the cameras and an elevator opened up for her.

'Okay, here's hoping everything goes well.' Emily thought.

She stepped in and went right to the top floor, where most of the Overlord meetings happen. She stepped out when she got to the top, and was met by Carmilla's daughters and husband.

"Tis a pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Princess Emily." Zestial said, bowing slightly, "Please, allow me to escort thou to my beloved."

(That's right, this is Carmilla X Zestial, deal with it.)

"Thank you, Mr. Zestial. And I apologize if I was intruding on your wife's important schedule." Emily said with a respectful bow back.

Zestial wave her off.

"Nonsense, a meeting with a being such as thou is far more important than paperwork." Zestial said.

"It's not everyday the Princess of hell comes to see us." Clara said, shrugging.

"Yes. Whatever your business is with mother must be very urgent." Oddette said, adjusting her glasses.

"Very urgent... and very lucrative." Emily said, entering the office.

Zestial went and stood behind Carmilla, who was sitting at her desk, while Odette and Clara stayed outside and guarded the door.

"Princess Emily." Carmilla said, putting down some documents. "I was a bit surprised to hear from you... but hearing whispers of Queen Charlotte's castle being attacked, I expected nothing less."

"Yes, I had just learned of the news this morning." Emily said, taking a seat in a chair.

"And you have come to my door because...?" Carmilla asked.

"Adam and the Exorcists have left heaven, they've kidnapped Lucy, and they're planning an attack to wipe out all demon in hell." Emily said with a serious expression.

Carmilla folded her hands, placing her chin in top.

"I see... and pray tell, why should I help you?" Carmilla asked, "Why should I risk losing everything by getting involved?"

"Because everyone will die if you don't." Emily said, "There's no hiding this time, they plan on eliminating every last demon in all of hell. There's no hiding, there is no seeking mercy, this-"

"Is something that happens every year." Carmilla said, "Heaven always sends the exorcist and they kill demons. Why should I let myself get onto Heaven's hit list?"

"Because this time, Heaven is with us." Emily said, standing up and leaning over Carmilla's desk, "I expected a former council member to still have an ear and eye in heaven, but it seems like you've grown complacent since your fall... Azazel."

Carmilla stood up and her eyes started glowing red.

"Do NOT call me that name." Carmilla said with a growl.

Emily smirked, her hunch about the Overlord of Angellic Weapons was right on the money.

Just like Lucifer, the Sins, and Emily herself; Carmilla Carmine was a fallen angel!

"You were cast out of heaven for teaching humans how to forge weapons." Emily said, remembering Azazel's story. "You brought that knowledge with you to Gell and slowly built your empire. But if you wish to keep your empire, your life, and your daughter's lives, then help me save Hell."

Carmilla growled more, almost as if she was going to attack Emily, before a hand was placed on her shoulder.

"Beloved, Thy Princess' words speak true." Zestial said, "If thou wishes to see our children to live to see the sun rise again, thou must risk thyself safety. Tis the promise of a parent."

Carmilla went quiet.

"I am also prepared to offer you three times the price of each weapon." Emily said.

"Three times?!" Zestial said in shock.

"You are aware of how much I sell my weapons for, do you not?" Carmilla asked Emily.

"Are you aware of how high my credit cards limit is?" Emily asked.

Almost like a test of wills, Carmilla narrowed her eyes as she pulled out a piece of paper and a pen.

"Can I cover this price?" She asked, writing the full price down in the paper and sliding it to Emily.

Emily looked over the price and just scoffed.

'Does she think im like Charlie when she first started the hotel? Im not aftaid to use the family fortune.' Emily thought, looking back to Carmilla.

"How poor do you think I am? I can buy that over ten times over and that's not even a drop in the bucket." Emily said as she stood up and held her hand out. "Now... do we have a deal?"