About a week after the 'Golden Massacre' as it was called, another Overlord meeting was called. The invitations went out to the usual Overlords, however there were a few extra that were delivered. One of the extras went to the young princess Charlie Morningstar, who excitedly accepted. The other ignited some curiosity in everyone, it was addressed to Husker. Alastor and Sukuna knew already that he was a disgraced Overlord, but the others, including Angel, didn't. He accepted it as well, but was hesitant to attend. He couldn't figure out why he was invited, and wasn't happy to risk his life on the off-chance that the other Overlords welcomed him back as one of them. However, with a promise that Sukuna would be attending and ensuring his protection, he agreed to it as well.
As the five of them walked towards the meeting location - Veggie being literally dragged along by Charlie, Zestial emerged from the shadows, silently joining them, walking beside Sukuna, silently glancing at him from time to time.
"Welcome, Hell's Sovereign Overlords." Carmilla started the meeting as everyone took their seats. Unusually, it was Charlie who was seated at the head of the table, with Vaggie standing behind her, Sukuna to her right, and Alastor on her left. "We gathered here to discuss the Golden Massacre of the Hazbin Hotel, and the far reaching implications of such actions. As you all know..." Carmilla said to everyone, but in the middle of the sentence, a sudden golden portal opened in the room. Everyone was on high alert the moment this happened, but it wasn't a surprise attack. At first, there was stream of golden angel blood flowing through into the room, quickly cleaned up by Zestial as usual, then a pure white being stepped through.
"Oh. Almost forgot about you." Sukuna said lazily, barely opening one eye. What they heard next was a low growl, and the being stopped behind Sukuna's chair, folding his arms in front of hismelf. "Hope you had fun." Sukuna teased. Another grunt was heard. Then the unexpected happened. An angel came through the portal. Six wings, somewhat bird like features, many eyes scattered all around it's body.
"Greetings. I am Sera, the High Seraphim of Heaven. I arrived not with ill intent, please be at ease. We do not wish to war any longer." Sera announced herself, the usual grace and self righteousness in her voice.
"You do not wish to war? Fascinating. Even after getting your ass handed back to you, you still have some nerve.." Husker taunted, immidiately shattering Sera's cold facade.
"Filthy Demon! We could have crushed you with the full power of the Heavens and all of it's Ophanims, yet we didn't. You should recognise mercy when you see it." Sera yelled, amusing the Overlords quite a bit.
"Hmmm..from what I saw my lackey do while he was there, you're in no position to threaten anyone, are you?" Sukuna said calmly, making cold sweat roll down Sera's back, remembering the massacre Mahoraga commited.
"As I said. I'm not here to ignite another war. We wish to negotiate." Sera offered, surprising everyone.
"Negotiate? What could you offer us?" Vox started, but was quickly shut down.
"To you clowns? Probably not much. We'll negotiate with the Princess." Sera said, looking directly at Charlie.
"The next one to talk out of turn will get chopped into soup and fed to Mahoraga. Understood?" Sukuna said with a calm voice, but everyone felt a shiver.
"High Seraphim. We have already tried to negotiate with Heaven. Yet you dismissed our requests and proof like nonsense. Given how eager you are this time, I assume you incurred heavier losses than you would like to let on." Charlie said, a cunning glint in her eyes, surprising Carmilla and Zestial, who both thought of her as a mere child.
"Indeed. I admit our behavior was less than graceful last time. But we are prepared to commit whatever is neccessary to learn from our mistakes and work together with your Hotel to give redemption to those worthy of it." Sera said in a calm voice.
"So you want to rebuild your army by redeeming demons, thus weakening Hell. Quite a cunning plan from an angel." Carmilla joined in, after getting a slight nod from Sukuna.
"You only expect from others, what you would do to them. Poor creature." Sera's backhanded insult was ignored by Carmilla.
"If you wish to show good faith in the name of Hell's and Heaven's cooperation, make a deal for it." Alastor offered, already excited if he could get his hands on the soul of an angel.
"If a deal is to be made, it should be between the Princess and the High Seraphim, should it not?" Zestial said. "I propose a vote from the Overlords. Do we place our trust in the young Princess Morningstar, to make a deal on behalf of Hell?" he offered, raising his hand soon after.
"Before we vote. Another matter should be discussed, which could impact the outcome of the vote. Should Husker, the Gambler Demon, be granted his lost status and recognised as Overlord Patron of the Hazbin Hotel?" Alastor said, a wide smile on his face.
As the other Overlords quietly discussed the matter between each other, Husker sat nervously looking around. When the room went silent again, Carmilla spoke up.
"All those in favor?" and she raised her hand, along with Zestial, Alastor, Rosie and Charlie. Husker got excited, but his mood crashed when he saw that Sukuna didn't raise his hand, along with other 6 Overlords. Those demons who didn't want another competition entering the scene grinned, until Sukuna moved slowly. He raised one hand. Then another. Then one more. "That should be enough." Sukuna said, the other Overlords looking at him with wide eyes.
"That's not fair! We each get one vote only!" Velvette cried, but was silenced by a look from Carmilla.
"Not fair? Are you a child? His power alone gives him the right to do whatever. He could probably make Husker equal to the Sins if he wanted. And you want to question Him? Go ahead." Alastor said, enjoying the show, hoping to see the foolish downfall of the three Vs.
As Velvette backed off, a surge of power enveloped Husker, some of it came from those who voted in his favor, most of it came from the Princess however.
"I entrust you, Overlord Patron of the Hazbin Hotel, Husker the Gambler Demon, to protect the safeheaven we have built with the power bestowed upon you." Charlie said with her horns and crown emmiting a burning red light, whisps of liquid flames dancing around her.
"I accept." Husker said, and all the gathered power seeped into his being, making him officially an Overlord.
"Now with that done, back to the other matter. Should we entrust Princess Charlie Morningstar to make a deal with Heaven on behalf of all the Hells?" Zestial asked again, hoping he wouldn't be interrupted again. "All those in favor?" he asked, and again raised his hand. Alastor, Rosie, and Husker immidiately joined him. Sukuna also raised one of his hands, but as he was about to raise another, a chorus of sighs could be heard, and all the other Overlords raised their hands as well. "So be it. Princess, thou best make sure they cannot doublecross us. If thy experience with deals may be lacking, do ask for advice on this matter. I'm sure Alastor, Carmilla and myself would be more than willing to provide assistance should the need arise." Zestial said with honeyed voice.
"Very well." the Princess accepted this bourden. "I am sure I will learn many things from great teachers such as you three." she said, smiling. "We will make the deal in one month's time. Until then, if you so wish, you are welcome to stay at our Hotel. Maybe Emily could come down as well, I would like to show her around." Charlie's kid like personality shined through in the end of her offer, putting a smile on Carmilla's face.
"Your offer is gracious, but I'm afraid I cannot accept. There is much to do until the deal is made, and even more after it. I bid you all farewell. Princess." Sera nodded to most of them, except the Vs of course, and left through another golden portal.
"That was a productive meeting!" Alastor piped up, after they all returned to their territory.
"You LIED to us!" Lute yelled at Lilith.
"I never lied. They tricked me, just as they tricked you." Lilith said, with a slight anger in her voice.
"I don't CARE! You will go down there, and stop that BITCH! Kill her if that's what it takes!" Lute yelled furiously.
"You forget your place. Exorcist!" Lilith's power exploded, smashing Lute to the ground. "I will indeed go down there, but not because you 'ordered'," she said with desdain in her voice. "but because I was decieved and my deals were not fulfilled." she said with finality, and stepped through a dark purple portal.
Charlie and Vaggie were in their shared room in the hotel, just talking.
"Are you sure you can do it? Making a deal with Heaven?" Vaggie asked, worry evident in her voice.
"I'm not sure. Not yet at least. But with yours and the Overlords' help, I'm sure I'll figure something out." Charlie said confidently.
Suddenly, a purple portal appeared in the middle of the room, only dark abyss could be seen through it. Vaggie jumped up, spear in her hand, while Charlie backed up a bit, and summoned her flame. As they stood ready, someone stepped through, someone they were not expecting.
"Hello Daughter..." the voice said, and screaming enveloped the Hotel.