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Evenings at the Hazbin Hotel were never more peaceful than in the time after the battle. Those who stayed in the hotel either spent the nights in their rooms or in the lobby, where conversations and social games took place. However, only the hotel's general managers and employees were present that evening. Charlie and Vaggie were sitting on the couch and talking to Angel about his new movie, which was completely his idea. This was Val's way of apologizing to him for something he had done, but everyone knew he would hurt him again someday, but no one was talking about it right now.
Niffty was sitting on the floor and had a bowl of clothes that needed to be sewn up. She could do it in her room, but she liked to listen to others. Plus, sporadically a cockroach would run by, and she could kill it with her needles. Cherri Bomb was lying on the armchair, cuddled next to Angela, and she was texting someone on her phone, commenting on their conversation from time to time. Husk was still at the bar, although he had long since stopped making drinks for those present. Most people already had too much alcohol in them.
You could see it in Lucifer. He was sitting at the bar and drinking with Alastor. These two, although they still argued many times during the day, came to some understanding, and it can be said that they were friends. At least that was the image everyone else had. In reality, Alastor and Lucifer were trying to understand what was going on between them and what these new feelings were that had arisen as they spent time repairing the hotel. The Radio Demon tried to understand them by talking to Rosie and spending the evenings talking with the Devil, or spending the mornings making breakfast together for everyone staying in the hotel.
The King of Hell had other ways of finding answers to the questions that tormented him. In his opinion, dancing at night until they were tired with his Bambi was one such way. Or grabbing his hand during the day and dragging him to a dark corridor just to feel Alastor's lips on his again that day. It's definitely safe to say that they've come to some sort of understanding, and while no one knows about their relationship yet, there have been conversations that it would be helpful for them to be told. Lucifer was tired of hiding and as the Sin of Pride, he wanted to show off his prey, and Alastor also liked to brag about what he managed to hunt. However, none of them had any idea how to tell the others so that there would be no drama.
That's why Lucifer decided that now would be the best time for it! But he wouldn't be himself if he didn't do it in style. He just hoped that Alastor would catch on to his train of thought and take the bait. Lucifer looked at the radio on the table and snapped his fingers. The Jazz currently playing has changed to a more upbeat song. After reopening the hotel, Charlie came up with the idea of organizing movie nights together. One of the songs from the movie that Alastor liked started playing. Therefore, after the first notes, the Radio Demon gave the Devil a questioning look. As the words began, Lucifer began to sing.
“ I hardly think I'm qualified To come across all sanctified .” Lucifer picked up the glass and placed it firmly on the counter, drawing attention to himself. “ I just don't cut it with the cherub! ” You could hear from his voice that he had drunk a lot, but also that he was very happy. He just kept his fingers crossed that Alastor would join him.
“Luci, what are you talking about?” Alastor used a name that he only uses in the morning, when he's still sleepy and doesn't want Lucifer to leave his bed.
"What's going on?" Charlie's voice came from a distance to Lucifer as he thought that Alastor wouldn't sing along with him, but he didn't stay sad for long when the Demon's glass also made a loud sound as it was set down firmly.
“ There again, they're on their knees. ” Alastor looked at everyone, especially at Niffty, who was the only one kneeling on the floor. “ Being worshiped is a breeze, which rather suits us in the interim .” He looked back at Lucifer and smiled at him sincerely.
“ Interim, interim. It’s me and him .” Lucifer extended his hand to Alastor and waited for him to grab it. Lucifer rose from the chair and almost would have fallen if not for the Radio Demon's strong grip. “Oh, my God!” He started laughing as Alastor grabbed his hand tighter and pulled him closer.
“ It's tough to be a god! ” They screamed more than sang together, taking their first steps in a strange dance.
“ Tread where mortals have not trod, Be deified when you’re really a sham .” Lucifer reached their joined hands high above his head to spin Alastor around. Angel's laughter could be heard throughout the room as the Demon almost fell over. “ Be an object of devotion, be the subject of psalms. ” This time, Charlie started clapping loudly, encouraging them to continue dancing.
“ It's a rather touching notion, All those prayers and those salaams. ” Alastor spun Lucifer around so that the Devil's back touched his chest, and they turned towards Charlie to give her wide smiles.
“ And who am I to bride if I'm forced to be an idol? ” The shorter man tilted his head back to look into Alastor's eyes, then allowed himself to be turned back around. “ If they say that I'm a god, that's what I am! ” Alastor started laughing, pulling Lucifer closer to him. “ What's more, if we don't comply, With the locals' wishes, I can see us being sacrificed or stuffed. ” Lucifer was spun around his axis, but he didn't lose his breath and sang his part without stuttering.
“You have a point there, that’s very good thinking.” Alastor let go of Lucifer's hands to summon stuffed ducklings representing him and the King of Hell from his room. “ So, let's be gods. ” He threw them into the air, and his magic guided the ducklings to the table in front of the couches. “ The perks are great !”
The pair disappeared in red-green smoke, only to reappear the next second in place of the ducklings on the table, which was magically enlarged in an instant. Their clothes changed from everyday clothes to more royal ones. Lucifer was still wearing his white pants and black shoes, but the shirt turned into an elegant white shirt with gold accessories. On his shoulders were golden armlets, to which was attached a red cape. Alastor also remained in his black pants and red-toed shoes, but his coat was gone. He replaced it with the same shirt that the King of Hell had, but it was red with silver shoulder pads and a black cape.
Angel gasped when he saw that Alastor had a tail. He thought to himself that he would definitely use this knowledge later. For now, he waited for this amazing display to end.
“Yeah!” Lucifer screamed when he saw they were wearing the shirts he had recently given Alastor as a gift.
“ The entirety of Hell on a plate .” Alastor grabbed one of Lucifer's hands and pulled him back to his side. He drew a circle around the room with his other hand, and when it landed next to the King of Hell again, a black rose appeared in it.
“Oh, thank you.” Lucifer chuckled.
“ Local feelings should not be rebuffed .” Alastor let Lucifer pull him close, his tail involuntarily beginning to move from side to side.
“ Never rebuff, never rebuff a local feeling, no, my friend !” Lucifer looked at his family sitting in front of him, because he could call anyone that. A duck appeared on everyone's lap, representing its new owner.
“ It's tough to be a god .” They started singing together again. They turned towards each other and looked into each other's eyes. “ But if you get the people’s nod, Count your blessings, keep ‘em sweet, that’s our advice. ”
“It's quite the advice!” Alastor looked over his shoulder at Husk and then at Angel.
“ Be a symbol of perfection .” Singing with his partner, Lucifer spun Alastor around again, but this time it was much better.
“ Be a legend !” Alastor sang as he was stopped by the Devil's steady hands on his hips.
“ Be a cult !” They continued together as their chests touched. “Take their praise, take a collection as the multitudes exalt.”
“ Don a supernatural habit .” Alastor turned his head to look at his friends as he sang.
“ We'd be crazy not to grab it !” Lucifer also looked at everyone as he said these words.
“ So, sign on two new gods for paradise… ” They moved away from each other, singing the last part together, to stand shoulder to shoulder and bow to everyone.
Charlie was the first one standing, putting down the duck (another one for the collection) and started applauding. Angel started whistling and Cherri Bomb shouted that they did great. Husk said he must have had way too much to drink if his hallucination was that clearly. Vaggie just smiled widely at the two still standing on the table.
Lucifer jumped down first and offered his hand to Alastor to support him as he descended. It was unnecessary, but the Radio Demon used the help anyway. He landed right next to the Devil and gave him a small smile. You could see permission in his eyes, which was immediately read by Lucifer. He stood on his tiptoes and placed a gentle kiss on his partner's lips. You could hear a bottle breaking next to them. When they looked over, there was a small beer stain next to Angel, and Niffty was already sweeping up the glass.
Alastor laughed and wrapped his arms around Lucifer's waist to transport them to his room.
“Shouldn't we stay there and explain to them?” Lucifer tangled his hand in his partner's red hair.
“It will be interesting if they spend the night wondering what happened.” You could see a spark of joy in the Radio Demon's eyes. “And then we'll pretend nothing happened.”
"You're impossible." Lucifer shook his head, lowering it. "But I still love you." He said these words before he could bite his tongue and immediately looked up.
"Lucifer." Alastor leaned down and kissed his king. “I love you too.”