Hellish Love (Charlie x Alastor)

Losing Core Composure

Charlie's POV

Of course he had to come back now, just when everything's going good. Just when I was finally happy. Just when...I found someone new. 

A million and one thoughts raced all around my mind, I couldn't bear it. My head started to ache and I was getting nauseous. I sat down at my desk and bit my now long sharp nails, I HAD to think of a way to keep Seviathan away from the hotel. If he ever did actually come to the hotel it would be a disaster!! 

Oh come on now, don't you think you're overreacting just a little bit there darlin?~ 

I flinched, that voice....I looked around the room for the source. I saw a shadow in a glass shard with red eyes. I could faintly make out the silhouette, but that voice was not one that I could easily forget. I levitated the shard towards me with my powers to see the bastard himself. 

 "How are you here you selfish prick?" 

The silhouette smirked in amusement, he was enjoying this. I could see it in the sinister look in his eyes.  

I can't visit the most lovely demon in hell? You wound me Little Lottie, I thought you'd be happy to see me~

I gritted my teeth and balled up my fist. That damn nickname, it made my blood boil hotter than the hellfire that runs through my veins. And he knew it did. He's just trying to get a reaction out of me. I need to control my emotions, I won't give him the satisfaction of seeing me lose my cool. 

No comments? Well that's a first, you're normally quite the chatterbox darlin~ 

"What do you want Seviathan? If I recall correctly, you were set on never seeing me again. You made quite the statement about it if I remember correctly." 

I could feel my hair flaming, and my eyes felt like they were red. I was royally pissed, but I had to calm down. If my horns started to show, then he would know he was getting to me. My horns only show when I'm feeling a very strong emotion such as excitement, happiness, or in this case, anger. 

I have seen the errors of  my ways, I want to repent for my sins. And maybe, win your heart back in the process my love~

I rolled my eyes, I could smell the lie all the way here. He was always power hungry, he dated me just to have a try at the throne, that was until his reputation was on the line. He didn't want to be associated with me once I started up the idea of redemption and repentance. So he dumped me without a moment's hesitation. 

"That's a load of bull, MAJOR bull. You don't care about redemption, all you care about is power. You never cared about anything else. I won't give you that power over me, or Hell. So you can piss right off." And with those parting words, I smashed the shard into dust. 

I watched the dust fall on my burnt floor, and with it, so did I. Suddenly all of the memories came back. Every moment I spent with him, every touch, every word, every empty promise. It all came back. 

Once upon a time I was in love with him, he made me feel special, and he made me feel powerful. But at the same time he made me feel trapped, and weak. I couldn't do anything without him knowing, I could hardly have a life outside of him. He wanted my full attention all the time. Even made me lose some of my friends because he didn't approve of them. Not to mention, if I ever get talked down on, he wouldn't be quick to defend me. Not like I would for him. 

It went on like that for about 25 years, until he finally dumped me. I was happy don't get me wrong, but it still hurt knowing that the person I was in love with never loved me back. And to hear that he wants back into my life as if he never left, it not only makes me angry, it makes me feel like a fool to think that for even a second I entertained the thought of welcoming him back into my life, and maybe help him work through his sins and redeem him. 

After a good 5 minutes of crying on the floor I decided to clean myself up and clean up my destroyed room. With my powers I reversed the room back to its original state. It was like nothing had ever happened. I teleported to the hotel's infirmary where the two new arrivals were being kept. 

When I arrived I saw that they were both still unconscious. Good, I don't think I can handle any new interaction right now. 

"Charlie?" 

"WAHHHH!!" Out of instinct I shot fire at whoever had spoken, hearing someone of the opposite side of the room I turned to see Vaggie and Alastor slightly singed from my blast. 

"Oh my God are you both okay?!! What have I told you both about sneaking up on me!!" they both chuckled at my reaction. While laughing Al fixed the wall and walked over to me, "Well we did knock Char" Vaggie said still slightly smiling. "That we did, it seems you were too enamoured with our new friends condition that you didn't hear us." Al said in his radio static voice. After the interaction I just had, it was absolute music to my ears. I calmed down and sat down on the bed next to the two sleeping demons. "What did you guys come in here for?" The two demons stood in front of me. "We were looking for you actually, seeing as you weren't in your room when we went by. We wanted to check on you." Vaggie said adjusting her slightly singed hair bow. Al nodded in agreement, "And we figured that if you weren't in your bedroom then you'd be here to check on our new friends. Which by the way seem to be quite the heavy sleepers if they didn't wake to your screams." Al chuckled and loomed over the sleeping soldier demon waving his hand back and forth. 

I chuckled at his remark. "If I'm right, they should be fully healed in about 4 days. Normal demons aren't used to absorbing that much of my power, it takes a toll on their energy. And since it seemed they didn't have much energy to begin with the healing process will take a bit longer than expected." Al and Vaggie nodded in understanding. I yawned, just now realizing exactly how much power I've used in a day. "Welp, now that that's settled I'm off to bed now for real guys. Besides, it's getting a little late, you both should rest up too. It's been a hectic day for all of us. So tomorrow will be our rest day. If any of the staff are still up can you tell them that for me?" They both nodded. "We will, now head to bed girly. You're gaining bags by the second. See you tomorrow hun." Vaggie said as she walked out to find the staff. I looked towards Al who was still poking at the soldier demon.  

"Come on Al, quite messing with the poor guy." I giggled at the deer demons antics. He really could be so childlike sometimes, it's cute. Al stepped away from the demon and took a seat by my side. 

"You sure did use a lot of magic today darling, I felt a surge of it a while ago. Care to share what happened while I walk you to your room?" Crap. I forgot that he could sense demon power. I sighed. "I saw something on the arms of one of the demons. This was done by someone I used to know. And someone who I fear might be coming for me and my hotel." I said as we walked out of the infirmary. I looked up at Alastor to see that he didn't look all that pleased at my news. 

"I see. Well fear not sweet belle, should this demon show their faces here I'll just drop* and cool* them with a snap of my fingers." He smiled down at me. I always forget exactly how powerful Al is. I guess it just never occurs to me because I've grown so accustomed to see him in a more  professional and laid back environment. 

"Thanks Al, you have no idea how reassuring that is to hear." I smiled. I know damn well that Seviathan is no match for Al. 

We walked up to my room and stood there for a second. "Well darling, regrettably this is where I leave you." He softened his smile and took my hand. "I wish you the sweetest of dreams my darling. Goodnight" and with that he kissed my hand and started to walk away. I wasn't ready for him to leave yet. "W-wait, Al!" I said without thinking, he turned his head back to me and stopped. Flustered, I fumbled with my tux. I teleported to Al and kissed his cheek, "G-goodnight...Alastor." and with that I teleported back to my room and fell on my bed a slightly flustered mess. 

1930s slang terms

*drop: to knock down

*cool: to kill 

She's back in business lovelies ^-^

(Word count: 1557)