Radio GaGa

Chapter 24 : Returns with Interest

Alastor stood with only 2 shards floating in front of him and so far these shards matched up perfectly to all of Alastor's memories, One shard was home and the other would lead to a place where there was an Alastor already and an Angel that was different. Alastor dropped to his knees as he withdrew his shadowy tendrils from the shards both of them were wrong. Alastor held his head in his hands and began to fear he'd never get back to His Angel, Alastor looked around him and saw all the shards grouped up he didn't see any others that he could've missed.

Alastor went through his memories to see if he missed something but he could recall going through EVERY shard in front of him, Alastor closed his eyes and let out a low growl as he stood up and then looked straight up and reached one of his tendrils towards the light source. Alastor ground his teeth together as he discovered that he was correct, Lucifer must have moved the shard when he shattered the mirror to hide it and delay him as much as possible. The fire in Alastor's eyes sprung to life as he grabbed onto the shard and felt himself drawn out of that place and he was back inside the cabin. Alastor closed his eyes and reached out with his Eldritch powers finding the nearest meal and instantly killed it and tossed the carcass over his shoulder as he ripped off parts and began eating as he moved towards the city. Alastor had no clue how much time had passed but he ate and ran with all his strength towards the hotel.

Alastor's heart felt like it was pounding in his ears and ready to burst as his lungs burned and stung from his body being forced beyond it's limits but as Alastor thought of Angel and Angel's response to his return he found himself able to push himself harder and faster. Alastor leapt on top of buildings and ran across them as he breathed as deeply as he could and let out a monstrous roar as if announcing that he was back and there was Hell to pay. Alastor leapt off a building and arrived in front of the hotel, Each of his steps seemed to shake the ground and Alastor took note of the destruction around the barrier of the hotel and praised Charlie and himself for putting it up. Alastor felt a small bit of disappointment at not seeing Lucifer's face and reaction as he discovered that the 'anti-angel' effect worked on him too but the destruction spoke volumes of the fury that he showed.

Angel had just finished preparing a simple meal and everyone poked at it with uncertainty, Angel's meals were becoming more and more bland and tasteless seeming to be a reflection on his behavior. Everyone heard the rumbling outside of the hotel, "Seems the road is being fixed out front finally." Angel said as he nibbled on the food. Charlie nodded and firmly held hands with Vaggie under the table, "Angel? Did you learn anything interesting with my mom?" Charlie asked with a smile. "This is fucking pathetic." Husk said as he was about to stand up but Niffty pulled on his wing and he sat back in his seat. Angel just gave a shrug in response as his fork moved the food on his plate around.

Charlie and Vaggie were about to try another positivity talk to motivate Angel but they noticed his face was frozen except for a twitch and wide eyes. Everyone turned to see what Angel was looking at and there in the doorway stood Alastor, "Mon ange." Alastor said with a soft and sweet voice, No one said a word and just stared at Alastor. Angel looked around seeing no one saying anything or moving Angel closed his eyes as his body began trembling and so did his voice as he spoke, "N-n-no. No. NO. NO!! -'Tears started running down Angel's cheeks as he grabbed and held his head'- Y-y-your n-n-not real, and y-your not here!!" Angel screamed and then ducked under the table disappearing from sight.

Alastor sighed as he shifted his form to his standard red suit and slowly took steps towards Angel, "I was tricked by Lucifer and trapped in a spell. I know I've been gone but I have no idea how much time passed. How long was I gone??" Alastor looked at the others and everyone was lost for words and just stared at Alastor. Alastor lowered his head sadly, "Seems that I'll have to return the favor, -'Black and red sparks came from Alastor's antlers'- with interest." Charlie was the first to be able to respond, "W-Welcome back, Alastor. It's been a while." Angel peeked out from under the table and reached out his trembling hand, A look of suspicion and skepticism on his face as he spoke. "Al? Y-your here?"