By The Light Of The Blood Moon

Moonlight Serenade / Blood Moon Blunders

Author Note:

I want to include a link to the song that I reference in this chapter. I may be a bit biased, since I have loved this song since I was in 7th grade (and am now *cough*forty-something*cough*) but I think that Alastor and Angel Dust would both be familiar with and love this song since it was very popular in the time that they were living as humans. 

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After everyone had managed to assemble inside, which was packed with a veritable "who's who" in Hell, the group was greeted by none other than Valentino himself. Angel Dust didn't find this at all surprising, given that he had been personally invited by the demon, but it was still not exactly "comfortable" given that he didn't trust Val's motives for shit.

"Angel, baby!" the words seemed to slide right off Val's slimy tongue. He moved in from across the room, making a bee-line for Angel Dust and sliding his arm around the spider, physically cutting him off from his date for the evening. Angel glanced back at Alastor as Val was pulling him away, but Alastor didn't intervene, he nodded to Angel. It was as if he was saying "it's okay, I'm keeping an eye on the situation" without saying a word. Angel mouthed a silent "thank you" over his shoulder, to which Alastor grinned a little wider and gave a quick nod. 

Valentino wasted no time in getting Angel secluded for a few moments, then, as if on cue, began trying to paw at Angel as if he was owned by Val. The bug was like an octopus, hands roaming where they pleased, that is until Angel pulled out the third set of arms, effectively halting all four of Val's hands and slapped him using one of his top set. "I ain't your piece of meat anymore, Val" he growled, low enough to not make a scene, but loud enough for the other demon to hear. 

Val seemed shocked at Angel's boldness, but didn't let it stop him in his pursuits. "Oh Angel face, sugar, you know  I like it rough!" he said, pushing himself towards Angel and pinning him between his body and the wall. He leaned in closer so that he could speak directly into Angel's hidden ear-hole "let's save that for later, hmm?" His voice was a threatening purr, lust mixed with violence. Angel couldn't believe that he had ever found this attractive. He pushed back against Valentino, forcing enough room between them so that he could smooth the wrinkles from his gown before they started to set in to the high quality fabric. 

"In case you missed it, Val," he growled back, making certain to bare his fangs, "I didn't come in with you. That ship has sailed" he spat, a drop of venom landing on the other demon's face. "Not. Interested." He accentuated each word with a finger jab into the bug's chest, which was approximately eye level for the spider. There was a moment of uncomfortable silence, Angel wasn't sure if Val was going to say or do anything else, but Angel knew he was done here. He turned on his heel and stalked away from Valentino, scanning the room around him for Alastor or anyone from the hotel. He wanted the safety that larger numbers could provide. Before he could make a getaway, Valentino had latched onto one of his wrists, pulling Angel back against him, Valentino wrapping his arms around Angel as he fell backwards into Val's arms. 

"Babycakes," he purred into Angel's ear "don't make me remind you what happens when Daddy is displeased." Angel forced a hard swallow as he managed to pull himself free of Val's grasp. The threat had made its mark, Angel was definitely shaken and was desperately searching for his date for the evening, who managed to show up at just that time. Angel embraced Alastor, wrapping four arms around the other demon's torso and squeezing him tightly. Angel knew that he was being invasive, but he couldn't help himself, he needed to be held for just a moment until he could regain his nerve. To Angel's surprise, Alastor hugged him back and smiled down at him.