Like A Dark Paradise (A Hazbin Hotel story)

Dancing with the Deer Demon's Requiem

Marigold, the chaotic demon of the northeast. There was not much to be known about her or her past history. Nothing but rumors and speculations. No one knows where she came from and how much influence she has on the residents of Hell. She had the ruggedness of a man while maintaining the elegant charisma of a woman, which made Marigold quite the heart throb among men and women. Lately, she's been featured in magazine articles and talk shows dealing with her investments in businesses, fashion shows, and performances. However, the most intriguing thing about Marigold is how she was able to take down an Overlord all on her own and the events that followed right after.

It's so hard to believe that your celebrity crush is actually performing at Valentino's party. She was just as stunning in person than in the photos. Marigold stood on stage, waving at the crowd as they applauded for her. She briefly turned to the side, gesturing her hand to the band behind her as a cue to start playing.

[♪♫♪ (Tangled Up - Caro Emerald)]

The band began to play the first song out of many for the evening. Marigold swayed her body to the music, tugging the brim of her lop-sided hat downward as she glanced at the crowd. The sinners on the center of the dancefloor proceeded to dance with their partners. Soon after, Marigold began to sing with her finer-than-silk voice. You were so lucky to hear it in person. It's just how you'd imagine it would sound. Just when you wanted to enjoy it a bit more, Valentino grabbed your hand pulling you away from Aura and Alastor, claiming that he wanted to introduce you to his other associates.

Alastor was ready to chase after you when Aura held her arm out to stop him. "Let her go, Alastor," she said calmly. "No need to get so overprotective over her. She'll come back when she's ready."

Alastor watched you disappear into the crowd with Valentino with a narrow stare before conceding. He was more worried about leaving you with Valentino; there's no telling what underhanded tricks he has in his sleeves. He didn't want anything to happen to you while he's not around.

While Aura and Alastor headed over to the buffet table to get some food, you were instantly swarmed by the higher-class demons the moment Valentino introduced you to them. They were fawning and awing over you like you were a puppy. Some even began pinching your cheeks like how Rosie would when she first met you. You couldn't take it. This was too much for you. Although, the moth-like demon found your predicament very amusing, taking pictures of you as you whined. Goddammit, why is this happening to you? Can't he do something about his goddamn associates?

"My, my. What an absolute cutie!" A tall owl demon approached you with a smirk. This one had an unusual crowned black top hat with a royal red tailored coat and matching fur-lined cape. He knelt down slightly to you, holding what appears to be a bouquet of violets. "I take it that you're the adoring stripper everyone has been talking about?"

"Yeah, that's me," you replied. "What about it?"

"Ah! So I came to the right person! I was worried that the dumb porn director falsified the information again. He always does that. At least, he does it to me." He then handed you the violets to you with a polite smile. "The name's Stolas, by the way. A pleasure to meet you."

"(Y/n). Same to you as well, Stolas."

The owl demon lets out a chuckled before rising up to his talon-like feet. "Well, it was nice meeting you. Send Madame Aura my regards, will you?" Before you could breathe another word, Stolas had already wandered off to somewhere.

You held the bouquet firmly in your hands, puzzled about your meeting with Stolas just now. What was that about and why did he give you a bouquet of violets? Most importantly, how does he know about Aura? If only you weren't surrounded by so many demons, you would have a much easier time retreating back to Alastor and Aura. Which by the way, where the hell did they go now??