The Doe Demon

Chapter 10: Alastor Plans A Surprise

It had been several days since the Extermination, then several more of her recovering, and finally, the event that she would've been in. Her time in hell was a rollercoaster since day one, and she now quietly woke up to humming from Alastor as she smiled gently. He was looking outside of the window and straightening his tie, tapping quietly to the jazz playing from his microphone cane. He paused mid tap to see her awake as he smiled before turning to face her fully, gently tapping to the beat of the music while coming closer.

"Morning my love! You have been sleepy recently, but I honestly can't blame you! Being wounded like that can cause some major required sleep!" He chuckled, gently sitting near her as he took the hand that now was bandaged only.

The bandages of her wound from the cleanse, now rested from her wrist to her shoulder, the sling no longer required. She gently got up with help from Alastor as he let her go into her wardrobe to dress. He continued to hum and tap as he waited.

"What's the plan today, my love? You seem so energetic, so you must have something planned?" Alastor watched her finish slipping on her tank top, a light and silky scarf gently settling over her neck and shoulders as she faced him. He grinned at her quiet question, chuckling as he continued to tap.

"Simple my love! You'll be doing a little event with Charlie and Angel, while I do some work with Husk and Vox." He slightly muttered the TV demons name but kept tapping as the music soon changed to a more upbeat song, his hands gently taking her own as they started dancing together.

"Oh? Sounds fun, but am I allowed to do anything else today? My orders?" She got interrupted mid-sentence. "Already planned with help from your servants. One will keep track of incoming orders while another deals with setting them up and checking the verification of a job done."

She chuckled as he spun her once, letting her continue. "Then what about the usual walk around the hotel, to check the plants?" She questioned, gently separating from him to slowly sway her hips side to side as she bent her knees, before sliding back up and into his hands again.

"Already taken care of, Angel and Nifty will water them as needed. Most are self-care now, considering the age." He waved it off easily, pulling her close to nuzzle noses as they continued to dance.

"My visit with Lucifer? I promised to see the puppies from his two hellhound and leopard mixes. He claimed one had a special marking on it that I'd love." She giggled when he dipped her once, bringing her back up for another quick spin.

"You will see him, don't fret my deer! Have fun, relax!" He cheered, slowly dipping her again to kiss her as the song ended. He brought her back up before handing her dragon cane to her. After making sure she was ready, they walked for the front door as her servants bowed.

"Fine, you've convinced me, I do hope things will be fine." She bowed her head before they left, waving goodbye to the animals that watched them, soon ensuring her gates were closed as they headed for the hotel.

It took them not long at all to reach it, and Charlie and Angel were waiting outside, both dressed nicer than usual, but common enough to not set off bells. After a quick kiss from Alastor, he left her to go speak with Vox and Husk, while Charlie held out a paper to her. Ruvine took it gently as she started to read.

"Dear my deer, today is the anniversary of our first meeting, it is also the anniversary of when I felt my afterlife become more than just murderous fun. You've brightened my days and I wish to further brighten your own. Visit the studio and speak to Valentino for your next letter." She giggled and looked at the two next to her as they shrugged, internally they were squealing with joy at what was happening today.

After folding up and placing the letter in a small bag that Angel had, they started for the studio, Charlie gently humming while Angel nudged Ruvine.

"Any morning action for ya today Ru? I've been holding off from work cause Val decided I needed it." He commented and asked quietly, his eyes roaming over her.

She giggled and playfully nudged him back, before they continued walking, once at the studio, she marveled at the plants out front. They were taken care of, enough that they slightly leaned for her as she entered, greeting their creator. Once inside, the workers bowed in greeting as Valentino waved from his office, smiling as he walked over and gently took her hands in two of his, the other two holding something behind him.

"Well, I say, welcome to the studio, I've been expecting ya. Sit fer a bit while I go grab it." He chuckled, securing his hands under his coat as he left. Ruvine sat down as Charlie waited outside, Angel talking with some of the other workers.

It took a few minutes, but Valentino returned and gently held out two things, a single red and blue rose, mixed together. He also held out her next letter as she took it gently, smiling at him as he bowed his head before sitting next to her.

"You want to see what it says?" She questioned playfully and giggled at his nod as Angel brought Charlie in and over as they listened. "Dear my deerling, center of my world, you've found the next letter! This studio holds both fond and memories I would wish to forget, however, you will always be on my mind. I've seen your work and can't help but stand taller in pride of each compliment that comes your way. Visit Cherri near the bar I usually visit, she will have your next letter." She finished, watching Angel clap happily at hearing that Cherri Bomb would be the next person to see.

"You'll love her! She's my best bitch friend who never disappoints in the end!" Angel praised, laughing when Charlie slapped him for swearing. While they left to meet Cherri, Valentino snuck off to meet with the rest of the group.

The time it took to reach the bar was only a few hours but seemed longer as they enjoyed the somewhat calm over the city. When the bar came into view, Cherri waved from her spot on the roof as Angel waved happily, the group watching her gently hop down and walk over.

"Hey there sugartits! Also, hello to you Doe and Princess! Been forever, huh? Here's yer next stuff, told you gotta head back to the hotel after this." She handed over a letter and another demon from up top dropped down a dress that was mixed in cyan and white waves. Lace was beautifully scattered among it and a red veil attached to a rose crown landed on Cherri's head.

The group gasped to see the outfit as Angel took the clothing for Cherri, while Charlie rubbed a shocked and now slightly teary eyed Ruvine's shoulder. She swallowed and looked down at the letter as she giggled with small hiccups.

"D... Dear my lovely doe, I... I should have done it like I was raised to, but this s... seemed more like us. Wild and incomparable. I know it seems fast, but time for us is different from the one we used to know, and we've been through so much. My heart and mind always call for you when I wake and before I sleep, so I ask now, my true feelings on my sleeve. Ruvine the Doe Demon who fell into my heart, will you do this buck the deepest honor and marry me? If yes, I hope to see you all dressed and back at the hotel, for the final surprise, if not, I shall remain hopeful for a future yes." She had to lean on Charlie who rubbed her back, happy sobs and giggles falling from her lips as the rose from before, perched in her hair, now made way for her veil. Now resting in her hand where the letter was slightly crumpled.

Angel spoke first as Cherri had already rushed off, Charlie supporting Ruvine as the cane wobbled with her shaking.

"Do ya say yes hun? Cause ya don't know 'ow hard he's worked on this!" He grunted when Charlie slightly kicked him as she smiled. "Don't worry Ruvine! However, I'm curious, is it a, yes?" She questioned gently, head slightly tilted as she and Angel cheered when she nodded, tears falling to the ground.

She looked back in the direction of the hotel, her eyes shining in love and happy tears as she smiled, Angel grinning and keeping her dress smooth as Charlie clapped. "Let's get me ready then, I've got a wedding and a handsome man to catch!" Ruvine cheered, following Charlie and Angel to a nearby shop to change and prepare.

The three knew, it was gonna be one HELL of a wedding.