A Deal Worth A Lifetime [ Alastor x Reader ]

Chapter 4: Charred Trees and Rays of Golden Sunshine

Ringing.

Your phone was ringing. Setting your book aside you reached over to the end table, picking up the desk stand and placing the receiver to your ear before speaking into the transmitter. You didn't get an introduction out before having to hold the receiver away from your ear.

"Y/n! You won't believe it! Some demons checked into the hotel!" Charlie's excitement was apparent, your lips pulling upwards as you made yourself more comfortable.

"That's wonderful sunshine."

"I know, it's like there's a guardian angel or something! Vaggie says not to trust them too much because they seem kinda nervous, but I'm certain they'll feel right at home very soon." You moved the receiver back to your ear, her voice not as loud as before.

"I'm sure they will, after all, you're the nicest demon here Charlie." You heard her giggle before a dramatic gasp.

"I almost forgot to ask, how are you doing Y/n? Are things okay at the palace still?" Your smile dropped, what would you say? You didn't know if things were really okay down in that frozen wasteland. Then again, was it ever okay to begin with?

"It's the same as always, and I'm doing quite alright thank you for asking dear."

"Also, are you still using that old junky candle phone of yours?" At that, you laughed.

"I am, and it's not junky, it's a top of the line for my time."

"Whatever you say," there was silence and you could tell she wanted to say something else so you waited, "um, Y/n, can I ask you something?"

"Yes, sunshine?" With a wave of your hand, the phone began to hover in place. The cupboard doors in the kitchen opened as you prepared to make some tea.

"I made a deal with someone, well, not a deal-deal, but you know what I mean," she paused, collecting herself before continuing, "what I'm trying to say is the Happy Hotel has a new business partner." Face scrunching in confusion you didn't quite understand how that was a question.

"Pardon? A new business partner?" Grasping the mug that was now in front of you and taking a sip before adding a bit more sugar.

"Yeah, he's an overlord actually, and I was wondering since you know a lot about Hotel's and higher-level demons if you could come to visit and make sure he's isn't planning anything?" Smiling you were happy that she asked you, almost certain Lucifer would be too busy.

"Of course, all you have to do is ask, and it doesn't matter who this overlord is, I'll be sure to keep him in check." You never met any of them, but you were almost certain whichever one it was would behave.

"Cool, Vaggie wanted me to ask just for extra precaution."

"That's understandable, when would you like me to arrive?"

"Tomorrow if you could? He should be around somewhere."

"Very well, I'll drop by tomorrow and see what I can do."

"Thanks so much, Y/n!"

"Anytime, Sunshine." Then she hung up and you set your phone back in its place, taking up your book again and with a wave of your hand, your gramophone started to play quietly. It was enough to block out the howling of the wind that came from outside, turning your head to the window you noticed there would be another bad storm.

A snap of your fingers and the curtains closed, now just peace, quiet and a portal that had plopped itself in the middle of your living room. Eyes watched your every move and pink worms writhed around them, keeping its shape. A scowl settling on your lips as you watched mucus drip onto your pristine carpet.