Hazbin Fanfic idea: Alastor's "favorite"
Hey! Had this idea a few years ago, but haven't gotten around to doing anything with it yet, so I figured I'd share my draft here in case any of ya'll like or get inspired by it :) I hope ya'll enjoy!
After the latest time Angel returned to the hotel injured, a worried Charlie approached Alastor for help. Eventually, Alastor agreed to assist. A meeting was arranged with the V's(Val wasn’t interested at first, but Vox insisted. Besides, Angel was old news, it’s about time they switched focus to someone new, with less ‘rehabilitation nonsense’ causing controversy).
Que tense small-talk and bluster, right up until they started talking price. Exchanging a look with Vox, Val leaned forward with a smirk.
V:“Since you're asking me to give up my favorite plaything, it's only fair that I get yours.”
Charlie froze. Alastor's smile strained.
A: “Just to clarify,” (Charlie swore she heard his voice shake) “you want…?”
V: “You know who, Alastor. You're always praising them…well I want to see it in person.”
Val wanted Al’s favorite soul for Angel’s…oh no! Charlie only knew two possible options(Husker and Nifty) and the thought of one of them ending up with Val, makes her sick. Alastor bent his head, clenching his fists under the table. Was he really considering...?
C: “Alastor, you can't -!”
A: “You should return to the Hotel my dear.”
C: “What? No-!”
A: “Fret not. I’ll do what’s necessary to free Angel Dust.”
C: “Alastor, wait-!”
Al teleported Charlie to the hotel with his shadows before she could get another word out. Appearing in the lounge, she was in near hysterics, and succeeded in causing a panic by revealing that Alastor was trading someone in exchange for Angel. When Al eventually returned to the hotel, he ignored the barrage of questions and walked stiffly over to the bar and a frowning Husker.
H: “Who'd you trade?”
A: “…He asked for my ‘favorite’”
Realization sank in...
H: “…You mean-?”
A: “Yes.”
H: “The deal's binding?”
A: “Naturally.”
Husker's shoulders shook. Other residents was horrified(except Nifty, she’s chasing bugs). Does this mean Husk’s the one traded? Is he about to cry? Nope. Husk and Al were doubled over, wheeze-laughing, clutching the bar to keep from falling over.
H: “You crazy motherfucker! You pulled it off?!”
A: “Yes!!!”
*flashback several decades*
Al didn't become the radio demon by hanging on to junk. So it wasn’t sentimentality or the prospect of messing with Husker(though that was a bonus) that made him keep the most hideous, anatomically disturbing and creepy mannequin(not only was it also missing several parts, like its lower jaw, but it was also burned in a few spots) in existence when he found it sticking out of a dumpster in a random alleyway. No…Reynaldo(as he dubbed the mannequin) had a bigger purpose. It was a longshot and would take years, maybe even decades, to bear fruit and Al would only have one shot…but if it works…it would be glorious. He spent the next several decades sowing the seeds with careful comments. “I recently acquired a new member for my collection. I'm extremely pleased.”, “Reynaldo is a great guard. He never leaves his post, doesn’t tire and never complains about the hours.” “Reynaldo is such good company and very entertaining, he and Nifty regularly performs spectacular plays!” “Reynaldo is such a good listener, I regularly confide in him.” “I don't know what I'll do without him.” and finally “Renaldo such fun to look at. It's one of the reasons I enjoy his company in my bedroom so much!”(Alastor's aware of the implications, and while the thought of such…activities disgusts him...he's more than petty enough to exploit any jealousy *cough*Vox*cough*.) Al made sure to word those comments carefully so that - while technically true – they paint Reynaldo to be an efficient, skilled sinner that Alastor values very much. Rosie’s the only one(not owned by Al) in on it. She finds it funny and happily helps by also remarking on Reynaldo’s greatness. And so Reynaldo’s worth grew...
*Meeting after Charlie left*
A: “You're making a mistake.”
V: “I doubt it.”
A: “There are other things you can ask for. Power, a favor-”
V: “In that case, this should be a bargain for you.”
A: “…Is there truly nothing else you desire?”
V: “Nope. Do we have a deal?”
A: “I don’t make vague deals. Say his name.”
V: “Urgh, fine. I’ll give you Angel and you’ll give me Reynaldo.”
*back to hotel*
Al and Husk still wheezing at bar[keeping a straight face during the negotiations was pure torture!].
A: “Their faces Husker! Their faces! It was priceless!”
Eventually, they explained wth was happening and that Al got Angel for a mannequin. Que reactions.
