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Blitzo knew that, at some point, this was how he was going to end.

About to be killed, executed actually, by his actions.

Sure being put on trail in front of THE seven sins (well six) and all of Hell´s nobility might have been like..number 5 or so on the list but still...

Here he was...on his knees, with an ax about to fall on his neck...with some prick icy bitch of a Goetia (man Stolas really was the only "good one" of them right?) and the piece of shit of Striker (want to be free from following orders from the noble class? yeah right bitch) smiling as if they just won the lottery, as his "judgment" and execution was being broadcast for all hell to see.

Well...at least he was able to get Loona, Mox and Millie out of troubles (as usual right?) he hoped they had a better life now that he will be gone.

The ax was raised..and soon was cutting trough the air.

But the sound it made was not the sound of metal meeting flesh and bone...it was the sound of it meeting something harder, stopping it in place.

GASP!!

Blitzo blinked...did he just heard the entire room gasping at the same time?

In fact...why he was feeling himself..still alive?

He slowly looked up, his vision still blurry from the shock. There was something...or someone standing in front of him, blocking the ax's descent.

Well two someones...well one someone stoping the ax...the other was not other than Stolas himself...also looking shocked?

The sins themselves looked..scared? worry? what..?

"And pray tell uncle Satan..." a female voice called "what were you planing to do?"

Looking to the figure holding the ax he noticed white heeled, saddle shoes with black toes and tips of the heels..looking up a pair of long legs clad in red dress pants (good to see someone else see the wonders of suspenders)...then he found himself gazing on a long ankle-length blonde hair tied into a twice-banded low-ponytail by two black hair ties...all connected/used by a doll looking girl with light yellow eyes with red pupils.

And the doll...was holding the executioner ax with one hand and not looking even bothered by it as she GLARED at Satan himself.

"Ch...Charlie" the lord of wrath said..nervously?!

Wait!

Did he just said Charlie? as in Charlie Morningstar? as in PRINCESS MORNINGSTAR?!!! THE DAUGHTER OF LUCIFER!!!?

The room was in chaos. The demons and imps alike were murmuring, their whispers filling the vast hall like a cacophony of hissing snakes (or really loud birds). The tension was palpable, and even the flaming torches on the walls seemed to flicker in anticipation.

"I asked you a question uncle Satan" Charlie repeated as the executioner let go of the ax looking like it was going to be HIM the one to be killed.

"Well..if Lucifer learns he swung an ax at his daughter..." thought Blitzo.

But his thoughts were interrupted by the chains holding him being cut away..by an angelic spear?

He looked behind him only to see another girl with grayish-lavender skin, knee-length grayish-white hair with faded-purple tips and long jagged bangs which cover the left side of her face (but still the giant pink X over that eye was visible)and a red hairbow with small tears on each side and two long tails on her head.

"Release them" the girl called at the guards still holding Luna, Mox and Millie; pointing the spear at them.

The guards looked at each other unsure if they should risk the wrath of their lord or the wrath of the daughter of the lord of hell.

"You heard her" a static voice said as another figure appeared.

This one was a tall all red wearing male demon with a pair of small antlers on his head holding a vintage microphone staff. He also had the biggest, creepiest smile Blitz has ever seen.

And was oddly familiar like....oh fuck...that was the fucking radio demon wasn't it!?

He had heard he was under the Morningstar´s child´s service..but to see one of the most infamous figures of hell here and now?!!

Satan looked at her, his expression a mix of surprise, anger and fear. 

"Charlie, this is none of your concern." he said standing up towering over the princess (and everyone) "This imp must be deal with and..."

"SATANAS!" the princess yelled making the sin (s) flinch.

"Uff full name thats not good" said Mammon  tugging at the neck of his shirt.

Charlie´s eyes shifted at him.

"Dont think Im not angry at you uncle M!"

"What? What did I do?!" Mammon blurted out disbelief prompting a snort of disbelief from Beelzebub and Asmodeus with the former muttering out, "what haven't you done." With the Sin of Greed shooting them a glare before exclaiming out to Charlie "I'm just here as part of the jury for this shitty imp!"

Mammon said crossing his arms with a scowl.

"And thats exactly what I meant!" she called looking around "this so-called trial...I have been watching it and I can tell you are not being fair!"

It was quite the surprise when the TV of the hotel got an emergency broadcast from the hell court where apparently ALL the Goetia and sins were called in.

Her dad mentioned something about a message about it, but he wanted to spend time with her so he simply ignored it.

But Charlie was curious about what could have call all the sins in...and her surprise grew even more as an Imp of all things was put on the central spot of all.

With her shock only growing when learning the exact details of why a trial to the highest levels of court in hell were needed.

Stealing a Goetia Prince´s book, operating in the mortal realm, assassination plots?!

All sounded serious and she was all down to hear and see all evidence and justice be made...

EXCEPT...

For the fact that none outside ONE witness was shown and each time the imp tried to say ANYTHING he was chained and gagged away.

Her anger only grew as Satan and basically everyone except Asmodeus and Beelzebub (Uncle Ozzy and aunt Bee just became top favorites no question) just seems to agree to NOT let the imp defend himself.

Needless to say the more she watched all of this the more upset she got, and when she realized what it was leading to she knew she HAD to step in.

So after asking her dad for permission and for a portal she appeared into the court room ready to get some explications.

Though..she glanced over to Prince Stolas who was looking at her with wary shock and gratitude? It seemed she wasn't the only one that felt this way...and considering Stolas was the supposed victim in all this, it made this trial and this Imps so called crimes all the more questionable.

"Fair!" Andrealphus cried, his feathers ruffling in anger as ice began to expand "That IMP! dared go against the system and threaten our society and my family!!" he yelled not even looking worry or caring at WHO he was yelling. "A quick death is the least he deserves!!"

Though suddenly finding a heavenly spear pointed at his throat with Vaggie giving a threatening growl did cause him to flinch back a bit as Stolas scoffed to the side.

"Oh yes and family has always been you and your sisters top priority." He said his tone full of acid while glancing over to the Princess

He just planned to come here, admit his own crime of letting him use his book and make himself look like the mastemind of something to get the imp forgiven.

Although now he didnt know if the presence of the princess would make things better or worst for them.

"Goetia family drama is not for what we are here" the radio demon called as he also walked next to the princess (with the other two imps and hellhound rushing to hug their boss/father) "Although hearing about all of it would be quite the segment for my show as I know all hell would die to hear it" 

If anything the ice bird got angrier.

"You stay out of this sinner!" he called with all the authority he could "dont forget your station!" 

Alastor tilted his head.

"My station?" his horns grew alongside the sound of static "oh I certainly would like to have YOU on my station" he said his voice turned more demonic.

Andrealphus however wasn't cowed as his own form shimmered with power and ice started to form at his feet, "Believe me it'll be the last broadcast you ever make!" He said with a glare enraged at how everything was coming apart!

"ENOUGH!!"

Three voices called at the same time.

As Charlie got between Alastor and the angry bird, which caused both Satan and Asmodeus to stand up in their full forms.

"YOU better dont forget YOUR station either Goetia!" the lord of Lust called in anger at his niece being talked at like that.

Feeling the other sins could agree on as even Belphegor was full awake glaring at the bird.

Who realized that he had let his anger get the better of him...urg he had to control himself he wasn't Stella!

"My...my apologies your highnesses." The icy bird said as humbly as he could with a slight sour expression, "I let my anger at seeing a criminal saved from his rightful execution get the better of me." He admitted trying to compose himself.

"Thats exactly why Im here!" called Charlie walking towards the sins (a staircase of brimstone forming under her feet) "What exactly is going own here? I thought this was a trial yet I just saw you trying to execute the Imp without letting him defend himself!!" Her eyes were full of accusation and the sins all felt the weight of her gaze.

Satan tried to recover his composure.

"Charlie, my dear princess, this is a delicate matter of hellish law and order." he tried to say.

"you werent letting him talk to defend himself and was about to execute him in front of his hellhound daughter" said Beelzebub "oh and the others were in agreement" she added with a smirk as Leviathan, Belphegor and Mammon paled.

"You bitch!" the lord of greed called.

"They what?!!" Charlie roared with her horns forming on her head.

"Ehhh Char-char..you see..ehh...Satan forced us!!" Mammon called pointing at the sin of wrath, sweat pooling on his forehead.

"I WHAT?!" Satan exclaimed out while glaring at Mammon unable to believe that Mammon would throw him under the bus like that....no wait yeah he could easily believe it.

"Oh yeah he was going all on about how he was the law in hell, and how he needed to make an example of this Imp." Mammon sounded out nodding, "Of course I didn't want to do it but he threaten my money Charlie, my MONEY!" He exclaimed out in a genuine horrific tone "He said if I didn't do what he said he'd burn all the money in the Greed Ring!"

The room went quiet, except for the crackling of the brimstone beneath their feet. Even the whispers of the demons and imps ceased as they stared at the unfolding drama (alongside everyone in hell watching it through a screen). Satan's eyes narrowed at Mammon, his hand twitching as if itching to summon a fiery punishment for his treachery.

But he knew better than to act rashly in front of Charlie.

Or at least he tried.

"Why YOU!!!" he turned in full form ready to burn the spider to the bones.

"Ehem!" 

Only to be interrupted by Charlie coughing slightly, her eyes glowing a gentle red.

"Calm down, Uncle Satan," she said in a firm but calm voice, "I want answers, not a show of power. We are all reasonable beings here, are we not?" she asked crossing her arms.

Her question hung in the air, and Satan took a deep breath, his form shrinking back to his more "normal" state.

Charlie grunted as she was waiting for something.

Groaning Satan moved a hand towards the princess allowing her to get onto it (The wrath lord flinching a bit as her heels dug hard on his palm) before turning and moving her towards the top of the Jury´s box.

Leviathan and Belphegor both bowed to her followed by Mammon (who took off his hat in respect) while Asmodeus smiled in greet and Beelzebub cleaned up the throne at the top before giving her niece four thumbs up.

"Now" said Charlie as Satan let her down "I think its time to do a PROPER trial" she said "One with facts, proper evidence and witnesses!"

Striker gulped and tried to sneak away.

CLINK

Only for him to bump into a staff.

"Ah ah ah" called Alastor looking down at the imp.

"So with the permission and authority given by my father" Charlie continued "I, princess Charlotte Magne Morningstar" she sat on the throne "Daughter of Lucifer, Sin of pride and ruler of Hell" she summoned her trident "will now take lead of this jury" with a flap of wings Vaggie reached the top and put herself at the right "and have justice properly delivered"

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"Now" said Charlie as Satan let her down "I think its time to do a PROPER trial" she said "One with facts, proper evidence and witnesses!"

Striker gulped and tried to sneak away.

CLINK

Only for him to bump into a staff.

"Ah ah ah" called Alastor looking down at the imp.

"So with the permission and authority given by my father" Charlie continued "I, princess Charlotte Magne Morningstar" she sat on the throne "Daughter of Lucifer, Sin of pride and ruler of Hell" she summoned her trident "will now take lead of this jury" with a flap of wings Vaggie reached the top and put herself at the right "and have justice properly delivered"

"Uhh is this a good thing or bad thing?" Millie asked from her position beside her husband and Loona, all three of them looking at the scene unfolding before them with a mix of hope and fear.

"I-I think it's good?" Loona offered, though she wasn't entirely sure. Her heart was racing at almost having lost her dad.

"The princess does have a reputation for being the most caring of her subjects among the high class." Moxxie said with his own hopeful tone as that had been way to close for Blitzo for his comfort.

"Well most caring...and most naive too." Millie added in with a sigh of relief as the tension in the room grew thicker than the smoke from the burning brimstone.

Blitzo meanwhile was between looking at the sins getting ready for a PROPER trial and looking at Stolas who was just there like a statue while exchanging glares with the ice bitch that put them in this situation.

What was he doing here?

Did he came to save him?

Why? and how had he planned to do that?

Didn't that idiot realize he was putting his own neck out for him by doing this!?

Urg...didn't matter he suppose. He thought with a grimace because right now all they could do was hope that the princess was exactly the kinda miracle they needed otherwise they were without a doubt completely and utterly....FUCKED!

The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop...or a soul scream in the distant.

"Ehem...Ok..so..." the princess thought for a moment "for the record... could the accused repeat his name?" she asked.

Blitzo blinked, surprised she was giving him a chance to speak.

"B-Blitzo," he managed to get out, his voice shaky from fear and disbelief "the O is silent"

The room remained silent as he stood there, trying to collect his thoughts. The pressure of the situation was heavy, but he knew he had to be smart about this.

"Blitz then" Charlie said with a happy friendly smile before a cough from Vaggie made her compose herself "ehm..Ok Mr. Blitz, we have heard about what you are being accused of, you have anything to said about the charges?"

Blitzo took a deep breath and tried to stand tall, despite the tremble in his legs. 

This was it, his chance to explain things...he didnt know if it would help him NOT to be executed, but still the fact he was given a chance to defend himself not only before the sins and the princess but before ALL hell (he noticed the cameras now focusing on him) was a chance he couldnt waste.

"Your highness, I can explain everything," he began, his voice a little steadier now."But I'd like to start off by stating for the record." He gave a dark scowl, "I have never tried to fucking kill Stolas! And I sure as FUCK! Never hired somebody else to do the dirty work I'm perfectly capable of doing on my own!" He huffed while shooting Andrealphus and then Striker a glare, "No matter what that ice prick dildo and Mr I-want-to-be-free-to-suck-high-class-dick say!"

The room was dead silent for a moment (not counting the snarl coming from Striker or the icy crack from Andrealphus) before a snicker turned into a laugh that echoed through the hall, the sins looked at each other before turning to look at the source of the laughter. It was Beelzebub who couldn't hold it in anymore, her laugh was like a chainsaw cutting through the tension.

"Oh boy, you got spirit! I like that!" She clapped her hands together with a grin on her face.

"Huff more like he's a got a big mouth." Mammom sound with a grumble.

"I'll have you know I've gotten out of way worse with this mouth!" Blitzo retorted, some of his usual bravado returning.

The lord of Greed growled at that.

"That aside" called Charlie "I think now we have the perfect opportunity to ask the victim of all this" she said looking at Stolas.

"Thats what I was saying!" Vassago called form his box.

"Prince Stolas" called the princess of hell "two of the three charges involve you, what do you have to say?"

"Well I wouldn't put it quite do crudely your highness.." Stolas said his tone nothing but respectful, "I can assure you that Blitzo would never harm me.... intentionally at any rate." He stated though ended in a low mutter at the end.

Blitzo flinched looking away with some shame.

"Ehem...anyways he couldnt have be the one trying to assassinate me, as he saved me the first time that dirty outlaw!" he pointed at Striker "tried to shot me...although he never told me he did" he added before coughing "and what is more! he sent his two workers to saved me after he kidnapped me" he turned to the audience "Im sure you all remember my stay in the hospital after my close encounter with death some months ago, well HE..." point to Striker "was the one responsible for it, after he kidnap and tortured me with celestial weapons!"

The murmurs grew louder in the room as the crowd processed Stolas' words. The tension between Blitzo and Striker grew so thick that even the air seemed to crackle with it. Striker's eyes narrowed to slits, and he bared his teeth in a snarl while Blitz wished to have his gun and shoot the bastard right there and then.

"Puta madre!" Vassago called "and you were using him as witness?!" he called at Andrealphus "Estas mal de la cabeza o que chingados?"

Andrealphus scowled as he spoke up.

"Stroker isn't the filthy imp on trial here!" He said with a defensive scowl with Blitzo giving off a snort barely holding back a laugh while Striker shot the bird a scowl at his name being butchered like that.

"Well he should!" called Asmodeus "If we are judging Blitz for murdered attempt then Striker should too for ACTUALLY almost killing a Goetia!"

"Or where is your law and order there Satan?" Bee called too.

Satan rubbed his temples, his headache growing as he realized that he had seriously fucked up.

"Silence!" he boomed, his voice echoing through the hall. "We shall hear what Striker has to say for himself!"

What?!" Striker said with wide eyes at that announcement while Blitzo just couldn't hold in a shot.

"HA! Not so fun when it's your ass on the fryer is it cowboy!?" He called out smugly while Striker let out a dark growl glaring at the bastard.

Growl that was dwarfed by Satan´s own

"Now little imp..." he called with anger "anything you want to change or add about your first story?" the lord of wrath looked ready to squash him.

First he gets call out by Charlie in front of not only the other sins but also all of hell, and now it seems that this imp was also thinking he could trick him.

Needless to say, Satan´s mood was at his limit.

Something Strker noticed and caused him to pale DAMNIT! He knew this plan he got shanghaied into sounded too good to be true!?

Now here he was in a room stuck with Sins themselves and Lucifer's bimbo spoiled brat, and if he didn't handle this carefully it was going to be him losing his head! And that's if he was lucky!

"Coff...of course your highness...i would be happy to explain everything." He said with a slight cough while adjusting his hat

(Stolas´s home)

"So he is the bastard that almost killed dad!" Octavia called looking at the TV in anger.

She was quite shocked seeing Loona and her dad on a live trial; specially after the later was about to be executed only to be saved last minute by the princess herself...and dad?

"Yes...almost killed." Her mother said sitting next to her with a twitching eye while trying to keep in control in front of her daughter which to those that knew her would say was taking an exceedingly amount of effort from seeing her brother plot getting fucked royally!

And then it will be she the one SUPER fucked up if that Striker reveals that it was her the one that paid him to kill the useless piece of garbage of her ex-husband!

(Back to the trial)

"Its..you know how it is your highness..." Striker tried to think (hard when the fucking radio demon was basically breathing behind him) "Goetias plotting against each other...Im just...the tool one decided to use..."

"A tool?" Charlie repeated with a frown and arched brow as Striker shrug.

"Yes ma'am after all we Imps are simple lower class servants for those in power...just as Satan intended." He said his tone oozing bitterness and scorn.

The lord of wrath had to make an effort to not shiver feeling the gelid stare of his niece on the back of his head.

"We will having words later uncle" said Charlie before looking at Striker "as for you, I dont want you to refer yourself as a tool" she scoffed "is derogative and I dont like it" she huffed.

"And yet it's a fact of life for every imp." Striker said back with a slight snort though at the warning look from some of the Sins he carried on,"But to get to the point I was simply hired to do a job, with the Goetia doing as they do plotting and scratching up every last bit of power they can get their hands on."

"Hehehe the Goetia are a nice source of drama" said the radio demon "shame none want to sell their stories..would do for a nice radio show"

Satan glared at Alastor before turning to the imp.

"So you were hired to kill Stolas, then you have the nerve to come here...AND LIE TO ME!!!" The sin of wrath roared going full demon form.

Striker flinched back with a shiver but found himself glaring up at Satan the cause and source of so many of his kind misery.

"Oh like you didn't know what was going on!" He snapped with his own hiss knowing he was likely fucked but like hell he'd die cowering!

"All the blue blood do is plot against each other, and this whole thing has hardly been anything but subtle!"

Satan's eyes narrowed, and the pressure in the room grew to unbearable levels as the flames increased in size and intensity around him.

"How DARE you imply that I would be a part of such underhanded tactics!" He roared, the very ground shaking beneath the demons' feet.

"Oh please!" yelled Striker back "you were about to end this pricks life no second thoughts about it!" he growled "all you are trying to do, is save face with that dollface in the throne!"

The room went still, the only sound being the crackling of the fires around them as even the other sins looked at him like he had grown a second head.

Hell everyone in the room was staring at him in surprise (Or in Alastor case amusement) shocked at his apparent balls for speaking like that to Satan of all demons.

"Welp...he's dead." Moxxie stated quite bluntly from his position with Millie and Loona actually nodding in agreement.

"SILENCE!!" Satan roared again "You dare question my authority!" his fists clenched as he took a step forward, his eyes full of pure anger."ME!! THE ONE THAT MADE ALL YOUR PATHETIC RACE?! THE ONE THAT DICTATES THE LAWS AND RULES OF THIS REALM!!!"

Fire erupted around the Wrath lord like a volcano.

"SATANAS!!!"

That promptly were extinguish at the Charlie´s yell.

"Ufff someone let his mouth run wild" Mammon mocked.

He had to admit, he was getting some amusement at Satan being at the dog house with Charlie.

"Starting off no race, imps included, are pathetic!' Charlie said with a yell toward Satan who actually flinched "secondly, although I respect and admire your job, I wont let you undervalue my dad´s work nor position"  Vaggie (and others, specially the sins) had some disagreement with that "and you can bet he will having words with you about it"

(Hazbin hotel)

"Oh I will sweetie...I certainly WILL" Lucifer said with a predatory smile as his staff cracked the floor of the hotel's lobby as he and the other residents watched the trial on the TV.

"Uhhh you doing okay there big L?" Questioned Angel Dust actually looking a bit nervous toward Lucifer as it was moments like this that reminded the sinner that Lucifer was the ruler of hell for a reason.

The devil just nodded, his eyes still glued to the TV.

"Oh yes, quite well," he said with a smirk, "I'm just admiring my darling shining through this" He grunted, his eyes not leaving the screen as he watched the scene unfold with a mix of anger at Satan and a hint of pride for Charlie.

"Yeah got to admit this stunt likely going to boost her street creed." Angel Dust sounded out with a nod as Husker let out a grunt.

"Maybe but i'm more curious if that imp will get out of this mess with his head attached."

(Back at the trial)

"And thirdly...I think we are straying from the topic" she turned to the cowboy imp "so Mr Striker, you admit that you were hired by another Goetia to attack and kill prince Stolas?"

And Striker decided to fuck it.

"Well, if you want me to be specific...it was Andrealphus the one that approached me. He made this whole trial plan, a whole script to follow." Striker said with a smug look on his face. "so YES, I admit i was hired to kill the owl ass!"

"I knew it!" Vassago cried out while Andrealphus glared at the treacherous smirking Imp as ice formed around his body.

"Oh you little conniving.." The icy goetia let out a growl before shouting out, "HE LIES!"

"HA! first time Im saying the truth in a long time you icicle prick!!" Striker called with a crazy look.

The room fell in chaos with Goetias yelling left and right, each trying to outdo the other in their outrage and protests. Andrealphus' icy form was now fully engulfed in frost as he stared down the imp with pure fury.

"How DARE you, you insolent creature! You will pay for your treachery!" He bellowed, his voice echoing through the chamber.

"Bring in on bitch!!" Striker´s tail pulled out a knife he had hidden before leaping ready to give the ice bird a big cut before being killed himself.

Or he tried as tendrils of darkness wrap around him immobilizing him in place.

"Although that would be entertaining" Alastor called in calm tone as Striker struggled against the bonds, his eyes glaring murderously at Andrealphus "I would prefer you do that on the radio instead on the idiot´s box" he said with some cameras glitching as they tried to focus on him "not to mention our esteemed princess would prefer her first trial be blood free"

"Yes I would prefer no violence during or even after the trail, thank you Alastor." Charlie said with a agreeing nod and frown.

"Not a problem my dear someone has to keep the riff raff in order after all" The sinner said smugly ignoring the glares the imp and Goetia shot him for that comment.

"But moving on Andrealphus do you have anything to say in the face of this accusation?" Charlie asked turning her head to stare at the demon.

Andrealphus spluttered, his ice form cracking under the pressure of his own fury.

"It's a lie! I would never!"

"well then, Im sure you wont have issues defending yourself when uncle Satan makes another trial for you and Mr Striker right?" Charlie called.

The room was in an uproar as the demons and imps whispered among themselves, trying to piece together the new information that had just been thrown at them. Satan's face was a dark shade of red, his horns pulsing with rage as he glared at Andrealphus. The lord of wrath's fists tightened, and for a moment, it looked like he might just jump over the podium and crush the icy goetia with his bare hands.

"Yes Goetia...you wont have any issues with that right?" he asked with flames erupting from his mouth.

"Ah...of course not." The icy goetia said with a forced grin while his eyes displayed a slight tinge of fear, "But ah...what about the current trial and this imp criminal!?" He blurted out pointing at Blitzo, "Are we forgetting that he used a Grimnoire something he never should of laid a hand on to travel to the mortal realm for assassination!"

He blurted out in exclamation, "There is a reason any demoniac activity has to be reported and regulated, and for all we know this moronic sex toy has been going around without a human disguise!"

He yelled out with Blitzo and the rest of I.M.P unable to hide winces at those particular words.

Charlie nodded.

"Indeed, but! with this we can scratch off one of the so-called crimes he was accused" said the princess of hell "let it be on the record that on the charge of assassination attempt against price Stolas of the Goetia, the Imp Blitz is found innocent" she said in a bit over-dramatic tone tapping twice the end of her trident on the floor.

A pause.

"Ehh..Charlie? one that is reserved to the end of the trial" said Vaggie "and two, I dont think anyone is taking record of this"

"They aren't?" Charlie asked with a blink and slight confused look to Vaggie, "But I thought trials were suppose to have a record keeper?" she stated while scratching the top of her head

"not when Satan is the one in charge" said Bee with a snicker as she leaned back in her chair.

"you know..as his word is law"

This caused Satan to give a annoyed growl at having his words from earlier thrown back into his face but Charlie gave a disappointed sigh.

 "Okay tiny recess until we can get a record keep for this trial" she said pinching the bridge of her nose, "And THIS will be yet another thing we'll be discussing Uncle Satan." she added with a stern frown.

"Yes Charlie" the lord of wrath said with a groan "Take the Imp to a holding cell!!" he ordered.

The guards looked at each other in confusion.

"Ehhh which one?!"

"THE ONE TIED UP YOU IMBECILES!!!" Satan roared "THE OTHERS WILL REMAIN HERE UNTIL THIS TRIAL ENDS!!!"

The executioners nodded in fear as they dragged the struggling Striker away; who was still snarling like a wild animal.

Though as he was dragged away he shot glare at a smirking Blitzo who couldn't resist a mocking wave while the rest of I.M.P shot him smug looks.

"Don't be looking so smug now Blitzo you hear!" Striker said with a venomous glare and grin, "I know you, and I know that you've probably fucked up enough on Earth for your head to be rolling soon enough!"

He called out before giving off a slight laugh confidant that while he still had a good chance of being fucked himself...he'd be going down with Blitzo and those blue blooded fuckers.

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As the trial entered a "recess period" Stolas took a moment to approach the IMP´s imps.

"Are you all ok?" the Goetia prince asked with genuine worry.

"Been better your highness.." Millie said back with a slight bitter sigh while rubbing her arm.

 "Yeah that...that was way to close for comfort." Loona said back with a groan leaning against the table in front of them while rubbing her face internally glad to to have that muzzle off.

"Tell me about it, I literally saw my life flash before my eyes!" Blitzo exclaimed as he approached them rubbing his neck "which speaking of...if I make it out of this I need to talk to Fizz about some corndog money he owes me." He added with a slight thoughtful look

"Ummm well...Im..glad you are ok..." said Stolas trying to not look in Blitz´s direction.

The imp in question also tried to not look on his direction either, but a question was eating him inside.

"why are you here Stolas?" he couldnt help but ask.

"What?" the Goetia blinked at the imp, his feathers ruffling slightly.

"you heard me...I noticed you came at the same time as the princess but I dont think you arrived WITH her" said the Imp with suspicious.

"Um no...no I didn't.." Stolas agreed with a sigh, "Truthfully her arrival was as much a surprise for me as everyone else." He admitted staring over at Blitzo, "And I came because I have no wish to see you dead Blitzo."

That shocked the Imp.

"what?...I mean..no..I think I was right..what?!" he yelled making some of the audience turn to him.

"what? its so hard to think I dont want you dead?" asked the Goetia a bit insulted.

"you really want me to answer that?" Blitz said hands on waist.

"Sirs!" However before they could start arguing Moxxie calling out to them brought them back to focus, "This is not the time for this!" he said with a hiss and glare.

The last thing they needed was for they to have a fight between them in front of everyone.

And they, at least for now, seems to realized he was right. 

No matter how much the imp wanted answers, this was not the time nor the place.

Specially with his neck on the line!

Although that wont stop the Blitz from asking.

"At least tell me you had a plan" he groaned rubbing the bridge of his nose.

Stolas stiffen.

"He didnt" said Loona as a guard returned her phone "Im getting dozens of messages from Octavia asking what he is doing here"

"Oh dear...I...should call her." Stolas realized with a wince as he likely had given his poor daughter a heart attack.

Blitz felt his eye twitch

Did he just admitted...that he rushed into a court room, lead by Satan himself, and probably was going to get in the middle of an ax if the princess wasnt there, WITHOUT A PLAN NOR TELLING HIS DAUGHTER?!!

"Noooooo...you think?!!!" Blitz yelled at him.

FOR FUCK´S SAKE SINCE WHEN DID HE BECOME THE REASONABLE OF THE TWO?!

At that Stolas gave an embarrassed flinch while sending a thankful nod to Loona who passed along her phone as the I.M.P group huddled together.

"O-kay fam not going to lie...it's not looking great." Blitzo said to them with a grimace.

 "What do you mean? You already got cleared of that assassination charge those pricks tried to pin on you, so things are certainly looking a lot better than before." Millie said her tone trying to remain optimistic.

 "No, for once Blitzo is right." Moxxie said with a stressed look, "There's not only still the remaining charges but as much as i hate to admit it Striker isn't wrong that we've fucked up on Earth." He admitted with a wince.

 "I told you guys that you needed to get real disguises!" Loona said with a whine giving her dad a worried look.

"Hey hey! look at me, yes we fucked up, but we have fucked up before" he said not liking seeing his daughter with a sad expression "and each time we have come up on top" he added "I was going to say its not looking great...but we will be able to get out of this one as always we have" he turned "so great job making Loonie worry there Mox, shame on you" he insulted...lacking its usual bite.

"Blitzo! Will you just listen!" Moxxie said with a angry low hiss looking fearfully around, "Because it's not just human disguise or using the book that's the problem remember!" He added with a nervous gulp, "Or have you forgotten about the Cherubs or when we actually got captured by those humans." He added causing the others to go still, "I doubt the Sins or even the Princess will react well to that.." Moxxie said sweating.

"Yeeeeah especially if they find out those cherubs are working with those Dorky guys now.." Blitzo admitted with a wince.

"well...its not like they know about them...right?" said Millie hopefully.

At that the group exchanged nervous looks.

"Lets hope we still have some luck on our side Mill" said Blitzo nervous.

(With the Goetias)

"well look who is still here" said Vassago as Andrealphus walked into the observer box "I thought you would be on the other side of Cocytus by now" he said crossing his arms.

"Oh please, you think I would let that imp go without a fight?" Andrealphus said with a smug smile "I just had to take care of some...personal matters first"

AKA try to call his sister...only for her to not answer the phone.

"Like writing your last will and testament?" Asked Vassago with a smirk.

Andrealphus glared at him.

"Very funny Vassago, you know as well as I do that we can't just let an imp like him off the hook." He hissed as he leaned on the railing.

"Which one? the one you tried to get axed or the one you hired to get the first one axed?" asked the red bird.

"Both!" Andrealphus hissed out still furious at the latter backstab and he needed to cover he and his sisters tracks.

Vassago rolled his eyes.

"Un principe infernal culpando diablitos por sus estupideces" he shook his head "que bajo has caido"

"Oh, please," Andrealphus scoffed, his feathers bristling with indignation, "you're one to talk, Vassago. Last I checked, you're not exactly the poster child for angelic behavior."

The red bird narrowed his eyes.

"But I keep my activities inside the realm´s rules and regulations while keeping a level of respect for those equal and superior to me" Vassago shot back with a smirk, "you on the other hand, seem to have forgotten that part"

"I have forgotten nothing!" Andrealphus snapped back glaring.

"The tone you were taking with Lucifer DAUGHTER says otherwise." Vassago said back with a slight little laugh.

About time this creido had his ego cracked, the red feathered Goetia couldn't help but think as he watched the drama unfold before him. It was always amusing to see the powerful brought low by their own hubris, and if it was by the daughter of their lord, all the better.

(With the Sins)

"Uff..." Charlie took a moment to breath and relax on the throne.

A glass of water was move in being hold by Vaggie.

"you doing good Charlie" she said with a smile.

"Hehehe you think so?" the princess of hell asked with a blush taking the glass "I spoke clearly enough? my diction was correct? you think the trident was too much? I thought would give me a more..authority-like look but I didnt want to look too full of myself"

Vaggie chuckled as she petted Charlie's head.

 "You were perfect, Charlie, don't worry. You've always had the presence of your father. It's just a matter of getting used to it."

"Perfect?" Bee called buzzing up happily "Girl you were on fire!!" she called with a big smile "Someone bring her a crown cause this princess is now a queen!"

Charlie blushed at this.

"Aunty Bee its not that big deal" Charlie said with a small laugh as she took a sip from her water, the tension in her body easing up slightly.

"Not a big deal? Girl you stepped up big time and reminded big S he's not the head honcho in charge however much he likes to think he's the biggest dog around." Bee said right back with clear amusement.

At that Charlie looked a bit worry at Satan´s back.

"Umm on that...I wasnt too severe with him right? I mean Im angry and quite disappointed at him but..I hope I didnt hurt his feelings too much"

"You are too sweet and loving Charlie" said Asmodeus "dont worry about the old dragon, if anything it was time someone put him in his place"

"Yes Char-char dont worry about him" said Mammon crawling up to her (while pushing Bee away) "Instead how about you talk with your favorite uncle Mammom?" he said with his best smile.

But Charlie's eyes remained on Satan's back as she took another sip from her water.

"Thanks Uncle M But think I need to speak with him" she said Standing up "Aunty B? can you give me a lift?"

At that Bee (after shooting Mammon a brief glare) sighed but gave a small smile toward Charlie.

"Always looking after others before yourself huh kiddo?" she stated while gently picking up her favorite niece.

With a flap of wings she reached Satan in a moment.

"Hey you big baby! someone wants to talk with you!" called Bee as she let Charlie on Satan´s shoulder.

Satan turned with a growl, his eyes flashing before recognizing his nice. He took a deep breath trying to compose himself.

"Uncle Satan" called the girl.

The lord of wrath grunted and looked away.

"Are you pouting?" called Beelzebub with a smirk as she hovered over to Satan's side, "Its not like you didn't expect this when you started playing judge, jury, and executioner."

A growl was her only answer.

"Sigh..Uncle Satan please look at me" Charlie said in a more soothing tone trying to get her uncle to face her, "I know you were trying to keep hell in order and all but this...this isn't it."

The lord of wrath grunted again.

Charlie frowned but then got an idea.

"Well if you dont want to talk...then I suppose I should just leave." she said...before leaping out his shoulder

Paff!

Only to be caught by the palm of the great demon as it looked down at her with some worry and shock.

"What are you doing, you little...!" he began to scold but then sighed, "you just tricked me..didn't you?"

Charlie smiled.

"I learned form the bests" she said

"yeah me!" yelled Mammon only to be silenced by one of Bee´s candies hitting his face.

Satan however gave a sigh.

"What exactly are you doing Charlie?" He asked with a tired groan rubbing his face, "I'll admit I probably didn't handle this trial at my best...but you.." he shot her an annoyed look, "did you really have to barge in and undermine me in front of all of hell like this!" he snapped slightly.

"What do you think I'm doing, Uncle Satan?" Charlie asked, her voice a mix of curiosity and frustration. "I'm trying to prevent an innocent imp from being unjustly executed!"

Satan grunted.

"He might not be guilty of trying to kill a Goetia, but on the other two charges? you can bet he is!!" he roared "And he dared to..."

"to what?" Charlie crossed her arms "If what comes next is something on the line of...going against the status quo or thinking dangerously outside of the box you can forget about being invited to my next birthday!" she added turning around with a grunt.

After all...she had experience with people criticizing her for doing something similar.

At that Satan gave a wince at those words which certainly cut deep as he sighed in frustration.

"Charlie...things are the way they are for a reason." He said with a frown to Charlie, "We can't risk the order of hell getting destabilized...especially not now." Satan stated with a scowl, "While many of us were happy to see that bastard Adam die...and certainly amused at the way it happen." He added with a snort, "His death...and the death of all those angels while showing a taste of hell power....also have people hellborn and sinner alike worried for heaven retaliation."

The Sin of Wrath stated staring at his niece back.

"And i'm all for a good fight with heaven..but fact of the matter is i don't think we're READY for the final war....yet." he admitted with a frown. "And it doesnt help that our so-called leader keeps ghosting his responsibilities" he added smoke coming from his nostrils "And who had to keep up with the growing issues and keep our realm in one piece? ME!" he added with a roar.

"Tch drama much..?"

"We also do our job" the two heads of Leviathan called.

"Oh yes and a fat load of help you lot been lately!" Satan snapped with a glare toward the other sins, "Bee partying it up, Asmodeus more concerned with romance or making sex toys, Mammon...well do I even need to explain there?!"

"Hey!!" the lord of greed yelled

Charlie took a breath and turned again to face Satan.

She made a hand move to make him come closer.

He did and the princess began petting his snout.

"You have been under a lot of pressure haven't you uncle?" she asked as Satan closed his eyes enjoying the soft touch of his niece "I know dad has gone through a lot...we both have...but its not a excuse to let you do all the work of keeping the law of the rings" no wonder he got that therapist demon..good thing aunt Belphegor keeps up with everyone´s health "But you also must understand that if you had an issue you should have gone straight with my dad and not vent your anger on the imps"

Satan opened his eyes to see the stern look on Charlie's face. He knew she had a point, but he couldn't help but feel a bit defensive.

"I was just trying to keep order," he grumbled.

Charlie palmed his snout.

"Ok..how about after this trial is over you and I go talk with my father and fix things between you two?" she suggested "and on the next trial you can take lead but only if you promise to be the hard but fair judge I admire"

At that Satan frowned before sighing.

 "Well...I suppose...for you a least." He said shooting her a soft smile before giving an annoyed scowl, "but I reserve the right to kick Lucifer´s ass for making me pick up his slack these past few years!" He snapped slightly making it clear he was still VERY annoyed to say the least at Charlies father.

Charlie couldn't help but laugh a bit at that.

"Thats all I wanted to hear uncle Satan, thank you" she said happily...and gave him a quick kiss on the tip of his snout.

The lord of wrath stiffed but couldn't help but feel his anger dissipating slightly at the affectionate gesture.

"I..ehem...yeah sure..all in the name of the princess of coarse" he said with a dramatic tone.

"Hey no fair!" called Mammon "why is he the only one to get a kiss?!"

"Agreed!" Leviathan´s left head called "we also have suffered Lucifer´s absence! where is our kiss?!"

This prompted Charlie to give off a giggle.

 "Hehe i've got enough hugs and kisses for everybody don't you worry!"

"But first we must continue this trial" called Satan "AFTER THAT you can get your kisses" he added "we dont want to delay justice..right Charlie?"

"Right!" Charlie nodded eager to get back to the task at hand.

Needless to say...none of the other sins were happy with that...and vowed to get revenge on Satan someway, somehow.

(Hell)

While the sins plotted to get even, all around the 9 rings of hell demons of all kinds and types where also taking a break and getting ready before the trial resumed or take the moment to check the social media which was exploding with the unexpected turn of events.

(VVV tower)

"Who would thought the princess brat had that kinda guts." Mused out Velvette as she, Valentino, and Vox watched the trial of the year from their personal living room,"or that big bad Satan would be wrapped around the barbie dolls finger" she added with a cackle.

 "Yeah, yeah.." Vox grumbled out with a scowl.

 "oh you're still not being a piss baby because Satan jack all the transmissions in hell are you?" Velvette said with a annoyed glare to her fellow Overlord.

"Im the TV overlord!! I should have been asked to do the transmission!" yelled Box "I would have even charged extra for the Hell-wide broadcast!!!" yelled Vox

"you sure you are not salty because Alastor is getting TV time without you?" asked Valentino.

"Screw you Val!" Vox snapped with a glare, "but yes...I should be the one there! That old timey prick wouldn't even appreciate the fact he's a star in the biggest courtroom drama hell seen in eons!" He said with a growl as he started to pace, "In fact I should go down right now and.." He suddenly paused before a grin formed on his face.

"Uhh Vox...what are you thinking?" Velvette asked with a worried look on her face, "Because you got the same look Val does when he's about to do something stupid." She said prompting a annoyed look from the moth overlord while Vox simply let out a low chuckle.

 "Did I ever tell you two I went to law school before finding my passion in entertainment?" He asked as he faced them with a smirk.

Velvette narrowed her eyes.

"Vox..no...just...no" she said with flat tone.

"Hehe ah come on think about it, Every trial needs lawyers after all!" Vox exclaimed out with a wide grin.

"You have as much experience as a lawyer as Valentino has in fashion" said the female V.

"Hey! I happen to have a law degree thank you very much!" Vox retorted back with a huff.

"Then why im always the one cleaning the messes you and your butterfly cause?" asked the overlord of social media.

"What messes?!" Vox exclaimed back while Valentino observe with a smirk.

"Oh how about the city-wide blackout you caused months ago?!!!" Velvette yelled back.

"That was that radio pricks fault! Not mine!" Vox said glaring over at Velvette as they started to descend into a argument while Valentino simply shook his head with a laugh, "And people say i'm the short tempered one~"

He remarked while taking a sip of his drink as he turned back to the tv waiting for the current recess to end.

(Wrath ring)

In a hellish Ranch a family of five imps also were focus on the TV.

"Hurry up with the snacks you pests!" Sallie May called at her brothers as her mom and dad were sitting on a couch looking at the screen in worry.

Seeing their eldest daughter on a chopping block was the last thing they would watch on TV, yet the image of Millie, chained up in front of the whole hellish court, was burned into their minds like the never-ending fires of the underworld. They had always known their girl was a bit of a hell-raiser (and they were proud of that), but this? This was beyond anything they could have imagined.

"I knew that going to work in the big city was a bad idea" said Joe as he rubbed his hands in worry "why didnt I tried harder to convince her to remain in the ranch?"

"You know she had dreams Joe," his wife, Lin, said placing a comforting hand on his shoulder, "Besides, she's tough, she'll pull through."

"Umm dreams that that Blitz guy put in her head" he grunted back with some annoyance.

All respect for someone like Blitz who´s aptitude and skills would and are well welcome in their home...but his ideas of wanting "something better" for imps were something he wasnt totally convinced nor comfortable with.

"Honestly my feelings of her working for free lance aside I actually liked the spark that boy lit in her." Lin admitted with a sigh, "Before she started working with his little business our baby girl just seemed to always be in a low spirits to say the least."

Since she was little her Millie had found her passion in slice, dice and shoot...yet when she started bounty hunting and doing similar works...it was like that passion was mellowed a bit more each time she shared about her work.

Her husband grunted in response, but couldn't deny it. Before she started to work with Blitzo, Millie had always seemed a bit...off. Like she was searching for something she couldn't quite put her finger on. It was only after she started to get involved with the imp and his ragtag team of misfits that she seemed to find a purpose, a drive. And even though it was a bit...extreme...he had to admit it was good for her.

"But now look at her," Joe sighed heavily, gesturing at the TV, "Caught up in some kind of political mess that's way above our heads."

"If it helps, thanks to Blitzo her and her hubby are probably going to avoid the worst of it if things go bad." Sallie May pointed out with a slight hopeful tone.

Her parents both turned to look at her.

"sigh..probably will buy him a drink for that alone" sighed Joe "that is..if he survives"

"Well if he does he certainly will be a big celebrity and I mean BIG" said Sallie pulling out her phone "you wont believe how popular he is getting online"

Her screen was flooded with memes, fan art and even fanfictions about the imp and his exploits.

And she wasnt surprised.

An imp being on trial like this and the way he has been yelling at that icy prick and Satan himself?

Hell! even that Striker guy was getting some followers for trying to ax that bird alone.

"Not to mention it it looks like the princess is getting some serious points for stepping in like she did." Sallie added with a raised brow as she read through some of the posts.

One thing was a sin on a relationship with an Imp...but the princess of hell itself yelling at Satan while defending Imp honor like that?

She was sure all Wrath would rally behind her if she asked now.

"The princess being there gives me some hope things can still end well for them" said Joe "I hope not being wrong"

"She seems to have Satan wrapped around her fingers like the girls did when they were little." Lin commented causing Joe to flush and let out a embarrassed grumble while Sallie laughed, "So worse comes to worse she might make sure they get a lighter punishment."

Lin spoke optimistically as they looked toward the screen, "Hmm lets just hope Blitzo hasn't fucked up enough where even the Princess has to throw the book at him." He added with a sigh.

The worst part? they were like 70% sure he had.

(Pride ring-Stolas's Mansion)

"Sigh yes dad...Im actually watching it right now with mom" Octavia said through the phone "no dad, I dont know who let her in...no, I dont think anyone have tried to kick her out either...no dad I wont ask anyone to kick her out!" She said back with a frustrated groan she knew things were bad between her parents but couldn't they at least try to be civil for her!

Or at least for something as serious as this?! She asked herself while rubbing her face.

"Look! Are you okay? Because this is looking really bad, and if the princess hadn't shown up the same time you had i don't even want to think about what could have happen!"

"Want to bet he didnt had a plan?" her mom called from the couch.  

Stella was still on edge but with that Imp now jailed she could..breath a bit better knowing her secrets were safe for now; as long her brother doesnt mess up...again.

Because yeah the trial to either get rid of her ex-husband´s sex toy and/or have an opportunity to either ruin him or at least hurt him was a great idea and such.

But she will blame Andrealphus for making it TOO PUBLIC and calling the attention of the princess.

Honestly she was fine with public humiliation for that fucker...but to the point that bleeding heart disgrace found out about it and of course had to ruin everything!? Urg this was a bigger disaster than her own wedding day!

And now with the trial on pause she had no idea what to do. Specially as now even Satan himself was on that girl´s side!

"No dad, I wont repeat that to her!" she heard Octavia continued "Because, in part, I think she is right" Stella smiled at that "I know how you are around Loona´s dad and I dont think you had a plan when you decided crash the court"

"I had a plan!" Stolas protested a bit too fast causing Octavia to raise an eyebrow "Okay...I had a vague idea" he admitted with a sigh at the silence "But I never thought it would come to this..." He rubbed the back of his neck.

"You mean being part of the biggest trial hell seen in years with Lucifer daughter as the judge." Octavia asked back in dry sarcasm with Stella giving a snort of amusement despite herself because honestly who in the deepest pits could of ever foreseen a scenario like this?!

"Look...just tell me you're actually trying to come up with some idea that has you getting out of this okay." Octavia said back over the line with a slight plea.

"I..well...ehhh..." Stolas´s tone told her all

"DAD!" Octavia yelled in anger.

"I'm working on it! Really!" Stolas called back defensively, "This was all just so sudden!"

Octavia let out a groan of frustration.

Sure Loona was a nice girl and someone she was happy to call friend.

But the whole thing between their dads have nothing but bring her headaches and plenty of...well...dark thoughts about where her dad´s hearth would be if need to chose between the two.

The silence on the line was palpable before finally Octavia spoke up again.

"Okay, I trust you dad, just don't do anything stupid. Promise?" She said with a tired sigh.

"Pff...you'd sooner see the Sins repent and join heavens embrace than that happening." Stella scoffed out loud at those words with an eye roll.

Octavia had to move her head away from her phone as her dad began letting out some...words...at hearing Stella.

"Uggg dad! look...Im going to hand out now...you..better focus as It seems the trial will resume now" said Octavia.

"Okay, okay. I love you, sweetie." said Stolas "Make sure your mom is out the house before I return"

"That's IF you return you fucking prick!" Stella called out from her position on the couch

Chapter Text

(Back to the trial)

"oh? you found someone already?" asked Charlie to a hooded executor.

"Yes your highness, actually she found us" the demon answered "she heard about the trial and wanted to offer her services as recorder for it"

"Did she?" asked Vaggie raising an eyebrow "she had any experience whatsoever or a curriculum?"

"Actually she had" answered the executor as another brought a quite thick folder for Vaggie to read "it would be her first time in a trial and she is a quite new sinner, but she found a job at the local library where she rise up ranks as archivist quite fast" he explained "There you will actually find a recommendation letter from the head librarian where it explain how she is capable to write down every single detail with precision and without missing a beat of any conversation or event"

Vaggie read through the folder with an arched eye-brow "What is more she was able to memorize the entire library AND have been able to recategorize it no less than 5 times since she arrived, and thats because she, somehow, created 666 new genres and subgenres of literature...although the majority is on the romance and smut category for some reason"

Vaggie took a moment to process this as Charlie took the folder from her, reading over the recommendation letter with a smile.

"Well, it seems she's quite the overachiever" she said "And Im always up to give anyone a chance so let her in, the job is hers"

And at that the doors to the trail room opened and a voice that caused Blitzo eyes to pop wide open echoed out.

"Hi Blitzo kun!"

"Oh no no. NO! NO!! NOT HER!!!" Blitzo yelled out actually looking frantic to Satan, "Just tell them to chop off my head now!" He plead getting on his knees prompting shocked looks from everybody in the room, "Because even for hell this is cruel and unusual punishment!"

An executor floated in holding a cat-looking sinner like..well..a cat..

She was a short and chubby  blue-furred cat-like demon with cat ears, a small hot-pink nose, and a light pink tail with the tip being the same color as her fur. She has a pair of small black horns atop of her head, small dragon-like wings, and a mouth with sharp teeth inside. Her hair was colored in three shades of pink, and her eyes had cyan irises with hot-pink sclera and slit pupils, with eyelids colored in a darker shade of her fur, and an extra third eye on her forehead with an extra eyebrow.

She wore an alternative/gothic style black sweatshirt with a pink hood, a pink dripping paw design on the center, drawstrings and accents, and a pink-and-black plaid skirt; black over-the-knee stockings with pink toes and heels, along with cuffs being decorated with  demon-like faces.

"Im so happy to see you again" the sinner greeted "When I heard you were on trial I knew i should be there to give you all my love and support!"

"Ugg Satan kill me now" groaned the Imp dragging his hands on his face.

With Satan himself looking just befuddled along with the rest of those in attendance and those watching from across hell.

 "Uh...anyone want to explain what's going on here?" Satan asked flatly with a arched brow his eyes going over to the IMP group in particular.

 "Honestly your highness we're just as confused as you." Moxxie said scratching his head while internally wishing Blitzo wouldn't say things like wishing for Satan to kill him now of all times.

 "Yeah don't think i've seen this girl before." Millie spoke up shooting the newly arrived sinner a curious look wondering what about her had Blitz so out of sorts.

"Be thankful for that" said Loona also with a groan.

The executor took the sinner up to Charlie.

"Hello and welcome" greeted the princess

"Oh...your highness" the sinner made an extra-exaggerated bow to her "daughter of the lord of lies and the queen of the night, future ruler of the dammed, killer of the holy armies, I Emberlynn Pinkle, put myself at your feet and service of any dark desire and order you have!"

This prompted some laughter from Asmodeus and Bee while the other Sins shot the sinner glares along with Vaggie.

 "Heheh eager one isn't she" Asmodeus said shooting his blushing niece a teasing smirk while Charlie just blushed and cough.

 "Ah coff...i'm flattered but that isn't necessary...also I have a girlfriend." she added gesturing over to the glaring Vaggie who looked very tempted to run Emberlynn through with her angelic spear.

"Oh! the corrupted angel! the one that was seduced by the tongue of the white serpent into betraying heaven!" said Emberlynn with a blush looking at Vaggie "Oh you must simply tell me everything the daughter of the beast did to make you fall!"

"I...WHAT?!" Vaggie blurted out her glare changing to that of a shocked blush while Alastor gave a amused laugh.

 "Heheh yes dear Vaggie tell us, I'm sure everybody is dying to know" The radio demon said amusement pouring out of his tone and he could just bet Angel Dust was laughing his guts out right now.

"CIERRA LA PUTA BOCA ALASTOR!!!" roared Vaggie "and YOU!" she pointed at Emberlynn "You were called to work as recorder so GET TO WORK!"

Charlie (who´s face was red and steaming) coughed.

"Ehh yes miss Pinkle...ehem...if you could take your post so we can continue..."

"Ahh come on Charlie...Im quite curious" called Asmodeus "and if want I can give you some tips"

"Uncle Ozzie please! Not the time or place!" Charlie whined out blushing feeling absolutely mortified and the fact that all of hell was probably watching this didn't really help her feel any better.

"indeed so, as I said, get to work!" Vaggie yelled again, making Emberlynn jump in surprise and quickly nodded before scurrying off to the recorder's stand with her eyes glancing back at the angel with a mix of fear and excitement.

"Yes, yes of coarse, sorry, first you need to save Blitzy-kun from Satan´s revenge after he challenged him by not delivering my soul to be part of his demonic harem" said the sinner rushing to where some helper demons have set a typing machine.

This prompted looks in Satan direction.

 "And here I thought I was suppose to be the Sin of Lust" Asmodeus observed with a arched brow while Bee and even Mammon were laughing up a storm.

Satan, the once feared lord of hell, was now standing in the middle of the room looking like someone had just told him that the meaning of life was to eat a bowl of soggy cereal with a spoon made of a serpents tongue.

"What the actual fuck is going on here?!" Satan bellowed, his voice echoing through the hall, the very walls seeming to shake with his rage.

"Just another fucked up chapter in the catastrophe that's my life." Blitzo replied back with a groan while slamming his head onto the podium he was standing behind, his eyes closed tightly.

The lord of Wrath growled at him wanting to resume the original punishment...but he did promised Charlie something and after that kiss there was no way he would break her trust.

He will just have to make a list of all the things he will do to the imp...whatever he was declared guilty or not (hey if Charlie doesnt know it cant hurt her nor make her mad at him).

"Lets just continue" he called sitting on his chair as the other sins and Charlie took their places.

"Indeed...the trial against Blitz the Imp shall resume!!" called Charlie tapping her trident on the floor.

Emberlynn giggled and began to set up her station, her pink tail swishing back and forth with excitement. She put a piece of parchment on the machine and began typing, her little clawed hands moving with surprising grace.

 "Don't worry, Blitzo-sama," she cooed, "I'll make sure your side of the story is told with the elegance it deserves."

Prompting a look dryer than the desert as Emberlynn spoke out loud and typed.

 "The trial resumes against the sexy Blitzo kun and already you could feel the sexual tension cut into the room..." she started off causing Blitzo to palm his face.

"Hehehehe Charlie dear, after this is over we must talk about you letting me take her to Lust" said Asmodeus "I can tell she has BIG potential"

"Im sure she does Uncle Ozzy," Charlie replied with a forced smile while Vaggie shot the sinner a look that could melt steel "But for now, let's focus on the trial."

The princess coughed.

"whats the next charge uncle Satan?"

"Well, your highness, it is the theft of the grimoire of Prince Stolas." The Lord of Wrath spoke with a dramatic flourish, gesturing to Stolas with a sweep of his hand.

"Yes the grimoire!!" Andrelphus snarled, his ice powers growing more intense around him "He must pay for that crime!!" he called "How dare an Imp steal such priceless object!!!"

"Urg for the last time I didn't STEAL the fucking book!" Blitzo snarled out sending the bird a dark glare that was returned in kind.

"Oh really?" the icy Goetia smiled before turning to the Sins and Charlie "your highness...if I could I want to present the evidence!"

The sins turned to Charlie.

"I will allow it" Charlie said with a nod to Andrelphus, her eyes still glaring at the Goetia, "But remember, we are here for a fair trial. No more of these...outbursts."

"As you would.." The Goetia said with a bow and smirk, "Now for the first piece of evidence I would like present a piece of media that have been circulating across Wrath for a while now"

Using his power he created a giant ice ball from which a familiar tune (for I.M.P.) began reproducing alongside a TV commercial.

"I know that commercial would come back to haunt us." Groaned out Moxxie pinching the bridge of his nose while Blitzo gave a wince as he knew that this...this probably didn't help things.

When you want somebody gone
And you don't want to wait too long
Call the Immediate Murder Professionals
Hand grenade or cyanide
We'll make it look like suicide
The Immediate Murder Professionals

The commercial, in the sin´s opinion, wasnt all that out of common. 

In fact, considering they they knew the Imps were assassins for hire, the commercial was just an extra.

The tune was kinda catchy thought Charlie a bit uncomfortable with the "on camera murder"

However, more than one eyebrow rose up with the next part.

We do our job so well
Because we come straight up from Hell
We'll kill your husband or your wife
We'll even let you keep the knife
We're the Immediate Murder Professiona—

Kids die for free.

"That..wasnt a real kid...right?" asked Charlie.

"Uhhh.." The members of IMP let out as they exchanged looks while Andrelphus suddenly let out a laugh.

 "it's funny you should ask that your highness" He said sending the group a smug smirk, "Because I would like to introduce the next piece of evidence and my first witness Eddie Mathews!" He exclaimed out gesturing dramatically to the doors that opened on cue and a familiar form to the imps and hellhound walked through only now as a sinner in the form of a green furred rabbit.

"hey there assholes...you missed me?" the boy called as he walked into the room.

I.M.P. was between nervous at the presence of the kid..and wanting to kill him a second time.

"Young Eddie here is proof of the depravity this imp and his cohorts will go to!" The icy goetia exclaimed out as the young sinner approached.

"yeah..depravity...if that means they are just a bunch of sissies with more issues than a fucking mental asylum" the bunny demon said  with a roll of his eyes, his hands in his pockets.

GRRRR

Although his smile disappeared and gulped at Satan´s growl.

"And pray tell Goetia" the lord of Wrath called "how this sinner prove that the imp stole the book?"

Andrelphus smiled before turning to the boy.

"Please, tell the court how you ended in hell"

"Oh where do I even start with that circus?" the boy said with a groan as he was lifted up onto a floating rock with a light shining on him, "You see one minutes i'm enjoying a day out with my mom the next thing I know i'm getting shot by these morons!" He said jabbing a finger at I.M.P, "Who then dragged me to a hospital but apparently never heard of a thing called insurance and so decided to drag me down to hell instead for some reason."

For the first time in all the trial, Blitz got a narrowed look from the princess.

"Although Im glad you tried to give him medical attention..." she said with a slow tone that made even the sins look uncomfortable "I still will mark this against you" she said with a glare to IMP.

The Imps and Hellhound gulped.

"Aha, so they killed a kid, big deal" said Mammon without care "I still want to know what that have to do with...all...this..." he gulped as he felt Charlie´s eyes on him "I mean..yeah its bad and all but....my question remain so answer now!" he yelled at Andrelphus wanting to get the trial going (and make Charlie stop glaring at him).

"Well, as young Eddie here so eloquently stated," Andrelphus began with a smug smile, "he was brought to the mortal realm!" he called at the audience "how a group of imps and their hound managed to bring a, at the time, mortal into hell? and what is more how they went to Earth on the first place?!"

The room was silent, the sins and hellish nobility leaning in, eager for the answer. After all it should be impossible for imps and hellhounds to simply reach the mortal realm on their own, unless it was through really illegal means.

"The answer is right in front of us!" the Icy goetia called pointing at his ice-screen where the video rewinded to the part that sing:

We do our job so well
Because we come straight up from Hell

And paused to show Loona in front of a portal...and the grimoire just at her feet.

"With the use of a spellbook reserved only for the high Goetia princes!" Andrelphus exclaimed triumphantly. "Book that shouldnt be in their possession unless stolen and with it committing one of the ultimate betrayal against the very laws that govern our existence!"

The room was ablaze with whispers, the Goetias and demons across the rings alike looking at each others as discussions broke with this info.

"In retrospect showing the book in the commercial might not have our best choice." Millie muttered out in a low tone to her husband and Loona.

"Tell me about it." Moxxie sighed rubbing his forehead with the back of his hand.

"Hey! I still love our jingle and you can bet our clients too" said Blitz before turning at Andrelphus "And for the last time you frozen dick! the book wasnt stolen!"

The goetia looked at the imp with anger.

"Oh then how you get it? ummmm" he asked at him before turning to Stolas "unless our estimated prince has something to say?" he added with a cat like smirk.

The room grew eerily quiet. The sizzle of brimstone in the air was the only sound that filled the space between them.

At that Blitzo suddenly got a worried look on his face as realized that the truth of the matter was Stolas giving him the book to use was a major no no for Goetia so it could land his tight feather ass in some serious trouble.

And recent issues aside he didn't want to see that feather fuck end up paying the price for this shit show.

Stolas took a deep breath, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Andrelphus and then back at Charlie and the sins (specially Asmodeus).

An idea came to mind...one risky...but could kill two birds with one stone (pun intended)

 "Actually, your highness, I believe I can clarify this matter."

Blitz´s eyes widden.

"Stolas wait!" he called but the Goetia raised a hand up to shut him.

"No Blitzo...Its the princess...I cant be anything but honest with her" Stolas murmured back with a sad smile, his gaze never leaving the princess.

"Ehem, Your highness...the truth is...I made a deal with the accused to lend him the book"

Stolas spoke up, his voice carrying a hint of regret and resolve, his feathers ruffling slightly as he took the stand.

The goetias in the boxes murmured at this but a growl from Satan shut them up.

"Please explain" called Charlie.

"Ehem...well, your highness, As you might nor might not known Im married to Stella, sister to Andrelphus and fellow Goetia." Stolas began his confession, his voice steady and calm. "And it's no secret that our marriage is...complicated...well more than complicated..its..well..." he took a deep breath "oh screw this..SHE IS A TOTAL BITCH!" he yelled out to the entire courtroom.
With everyone even the Sins and Charlie jerking back from the vehemence in his tone.

"PERHAPS THE BIGGEST HARPY IN ALL OF HELL! WHO SINCE DAY ONE OF OUR ENGAGEMENT AND LATER MARRIAGE HAS DONE NOTHING BUT MAKE MY LIFE A UNBEARABLE NIGHTMARE!"

Stolas found himself roaring out as all the frustration and resentment toward Stella came roaring out.

 "And it wasn't like I didn't TRY to make things work despite not wanting this marriage in the first place...I DID!" He exclaimed out as he started to pace around the room, "But did Stella care nooooooo! From day one she's done nothing but humiliate me, cut me down, and pick at ever conceived slight...and don't even get me started how she treated those she deemed below her station!"

Stolas ranted with a dark scowl, "And I admit sadly royals abusing the lower class at times is hardly unique in hell but Stella ohohoho she took things to a freaking unbelievable level." He said with the widest fake grin, "From completely flipping out and throwing one of our best butlers out the window because he was a few seconds too slow in getting her breakfast, to ordering the servants to go out into pride and buy her a new dress during extermination day!"

his form turned shadowy for a moment "And then screech at them because apparently it was the wrong shade of pink!" Stolas gripped his hair ,"But ohoho that practically paradise to how she treated me! I mean what kinda fucked up wife throws still not divorce parties anyway!"

The room was silent, even the sins were surprised at Stolas's sudden outburst.

(Stola´s mansion)

"OH FUCK YOU TOO STOLAS!" Stella yelled flipping the bird at the screen with a furious look on her face as  the camera zoomed on her ex-husband for all hell to see and hear.

(Back to the trial)

"And the less we talk about our love life the better!" called the Goetia of stars "no wait! I take that back!! the more we talk about it here would probably be THOUDANDS times more love that whatever I had during all my marriage!!!" Stolas exclaimed with a dramatic flair that made the entire room snicker a bit even with the tension.

"Hot damn!" Mammon exclaimed with a smile actually pulling a popcorn bucket to eat.

"This got good" said Asmodeus leaning to hear more.

"I mean she spent the entire time mocking my skills when she herself has the talent of a cold dead fish!" Stolas called out with a furious look.

(Hazbin Hotel)

"Pfff hahahahahaha oh god! this is hahahaha" Angel Dust couldnt help but laugh "I knew those guys were fucked but this...this is priceless!"

(VVV tower)

"Oh woah!!" Velvette exclaimed while checking her phone going crazy with ALL the social media of hell commenting at the same time "This is going viral!!"

"Nothing like royal marriage drama to spice things up." Valentino agreed with a wide smirk as he started to really get into the trial.

 "MmmfffFFFF!" While the form tied in chain made of heavenly metal (melted down a few exorcist weapons to make that.) and gagged gave them angry looks.

 "Now Voxy don't be like that we all agreed to untie you AFTER the trial is done since we'd rather avoid getting too much attention from the Sins now yes?" Valentino intoned with a teasing smirk actually feeling quite amused at the situation usually it was him being the reckless one of the two, "Plus this is just giving me so many ideas to explore for later between us" He chuckled panting his shoulder.

"Oh great..once again I'll need to crash at a hotel" scoffed Velvette.

When those two get creative in bed there is no way anyone in the tower will sleep.

(Back to the trial)

"...It was nothing but a MIRACLE we managed to have my dear Octavia after Lucifer knowns how many MANY years without doing ANYTHING!!!" Stolas continued his rant, his feathers fluttering dramatically with each point he made.

"Uh...wow." Bee found herself saying in a low mutter to the other Sins after that explosion of clearly long held back pent up piece of drama, "And I thought Mammon love life sucked." she added with a mutter.

"Yeah...HEY!" Mammon said at first giving an agreeing nod before hit with a look of realization as he shot the Sin of Gluttony a glare.

Andrélphus's smug expression faltered as the courtroom's attention shifted from the accused to the confession of his own brother-in-law. He looked at Stolas in disbelief, his icy facade cracking as her sister (and for association, their family) was being dragged through the mud in the most public and embarrassing way possible. 

"Oh woah...she sounds like a real bitch" Eddie commented.

FLASH!

which left him frozen in an ice-cube.

"HEY! DONT YOU DARE INSULT MY SISTER!!" Andrelphus screeched with fury, his body pulsing with cold energy, the ice around him crackling menacingly as he rushed to Stolas.

"Oh you can keep her!" Stolas yelled back "you two frozen bastards deserve each other!"

FLASH!

A sword of ice and a sword of cosmic energy clashed.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!!" the ice Goetia yelled.

"YOU HEARD ME!" Stolas called back

"ENOUGH!!!"

Fire erupted like a volcano as Satan stood up in full demon form and with fury all over the face.

"I've had enough of this!" he roared with a thunderous voice that could be heard across the realms, "I don't care what kind of deal you made or what you say about your personal lives! We are here to judge Blitzo on the crimes he has committed!"

CLANK-CLANK-CLANK

Charlie tapped the floor with her trident to call for order.

"I..Ehem! yes...he is right..." she coughed "Prince Stolas! what does all this had to do with...that deal you mentioned?" she asked as Satan sat down and the two goetias separated (but still looked in anger at each other).

"Yes..Im sorry your highness..I was just...giving context about what led me to such...desperation," Stolas said, trying to compose himself. 

The room was still buzzing with the aftermath of his outburst, but everyone leaned in, eager for the truth to come out.

"Ehem...as I was saying...my marriage was nothing short of Armageddon...until one day when I met.." he looked at Blitz "someone, that brought back some light into my life"

"oooh sounds like we're getting to the juicy stuff" Asmodeus said while leaning in to hear more.

Stolas took a deep breath and nodded, his gaze returning to the ground.

"Blitz was possible the best thing I could have found" admitted the prince "The first time with him..was like a spark...a spark of happiness and companionship that I hadn't felt in years."

Stolas glanced at the imp, his expression a mix of regret and hope. "And there and then I decided I needed to keep feeling that!" he added with a firm tone "He told me of his idea of becoming the biggest assa...uhh...the best business imp in hell and I thought it was...charming. And if I could help him...maybe it could help me too."

He said with a sigh "he needed the magic of the book to do so, and I needed his...services..."he coughed "so I made a deal with him letting him use the book in exchange of..his company"

he sighed again "I admit I used the book as leverage more than once to get him more than what we established...I called and made use of his time and his skills more than I should have and yes I knew that letting him use the book was against the rules"

He said looking around the room "But I also knew he wont have any option but to put up with my whims..he is an Imp..Im a Goetia...No matter what he would lose if he said no..yet he continued and built up his business not only for him, but to those under his care and service" he added pointing at Moxxie, Millie and Loona.

All of them looking several different degrees of nervous under the eyes of everyone in the room.

"Tch and that makes it better?!" Andrélphus scoffed, his ice cracking and reforming as he glared at Stolas, "You gave away sacred family artifacts just for some cheap thrills?"

Stolas looked at him in anger.

"Oh i wont call it cheap as one night with Blitz was more passionated that my entire marriage life with Stella!"

"UFFF BURN BITCH!!" Mammon laughed at that.

The Sin of Greed was actually getting into the trial maybe this wasn't a complete waste of his afternoon after all~

And as Stolas glared at Andrelphus he swore he could hear Stella screeching voice echo out from miles a way...fuck you Stolas!

"HOW DARE YOU!" Andrelphus snarled.

 "Yes how dare I put up with the unbearable hag that is your sister for all these years!" Stolas snapped back.

But before they could start another fight

ROAR!!!!

Satan cut them with a roar.

"SILENCE!" He bellowed, his eyes flashing with pure fury that had not been seen in millennia. The entire courtroom froze, as the fire of the torches erupted for a moment as his power washed over everyone present. The noise subsided into a heavy silence that seemed to press against the ears of all the inhabitants of the hall.

Or almost all.

"oh my oh my" Emberlynn said as her hands blurred as they typed on the keyboard.

"Ehem" Charlie coughed "So Stolas, you let Mr Blitz and his workers use your book...in exchange for ummm"

"some steamed and forbidden nights of sinful and hot passion your highness" said the cat sinner with an excited look on her face that made Charlie wonder if she and Niffty were family.

"Yes..that..."

"Ehem..yes that..or at least..that WAS the deal" Stolas corrected with a slight blush that soon became a down and broken expression.

"Was?" Charlie asked.

"Yes your highness...I...well..." Stolas took a breath "I...well..some time ago I came to realize that...well my actions were not only inappropriate but..also hurtful to Blitz"

The Imp in question flinched at that knowing that he had much of fault there as Stolas.

On the jury box Mammon grinned.

Time for some payback.

"HA bet it didnt help Ozzy here shitted all over your relationship with him on his club in front of of the high names of Lust!" he said in loud tone.

The lord of Lust paled.

"Excuse me...what?!" called Charlie making the flaming sin gulp.

If there was one thing Charlie loved was romance...and one thing she HATED was someone making fun and/or using someone else's feelings to hurt others.

"Oh yeah I have the vid if you want to see" said Mammon with a smile "It was just after he mocked the marriage of those two little ones making them the laughing stock of the club just because Monty or whatever his name is sang some really sweet love song to Molly or whatever her name is"

Charlie will admit she also love songs...specially if they were love or hope-related songs.

Though her smile quickly dropped when an imp she recognized as Uncle Ozzie boyfriend and Uncle Ozzie himself cut into the song.

"Oh yeah forgot to mention he was already seeing that Imp in secret? my my he not only interrupted the song and ruined TWO romantic nights but he certainly acted GASP hypocritically?" Mammon called in dramatic tone.

Oh you fat piece of crap..thought a pale Asmodeus knowing perfectly well what Mammon was doing and from the looks on Charlies face it was working!

"I'm conflicted.." Moxxie admitted watching the scene, "On one hand Asmodeus is one of the two Sins on Blitzo´s side...on the other.." He expressed his face souring, "he still almost ruined our anniversary."

"Well...it was a bit of a mess," Millie said remembering that night "A do would say i do was tick off he ruined that song." she looked at her husband with a loving expression "I really love hearing you sing"

"Well ah ehhe coff...i'm just glad you liked the song...was worried you wouldn't." Moxxie admitted with a nervous flush to his cheeks.

"Ohh Mox...You know I love you and all you do" she said with a sweet smile that made Moxxie's heart fluttered.

But while the two imps where having a nice moment.

Asmodeus was having all but something nice.

"You thought me all love is precious, that didnt manner who I loved the important thing was to be happy!" Charlie yelled at his uncle with a look that cried Im disappointed at you.

Something that was worst for the lord of sin that a normal Im angry at you look.

Asmodeus felt his heart drop to his stomach as he saw the look on Charlie's face, she was hurt and disappointed in him and it was a feeling he hadn't felt in...well he couldn't remember the last time she looked at him like that.

"Ah Charlie I can explain...you know rumors were circulating...and well Fizz and I didn't want people to know...and I had to keep a image..and." He stammered out before eventually sighing out, "your right...i'm sorry."

"Its not me the one you have to say sorry to" said the princess not changing her tone of voice.

"Of course.." Asmodeus said sighing looking over in Moxxie and Millie direction, "I owe you two my most sincere apologies." He expressed with a genuine look of regret while Mammon looked smug as could at this as the other Sins just arched brow.

While off to the side...a certain icy goetia was wondering what the hell this trial was turning into!?

"Ahhh dont worry your..excellency" said Moxxie "it was long ago anyways" he added not knowing how react to a SIN of all things apologizing to him.

"Well...yeah but still..." said Millie with a frown. she DO was still a bit tick about that incident..but still Asmodeus was trying to defend them...

"How about this..by your next anniversary you and whoever you want can have full access to my club...free of charges" said the lord of lust.

Millie eyes widen at that, "Well that does sound nice...and i'm sure ma and pa and my siblings would love a chance like that." she mused out loud with a small grin.

(Wrath Ring)

"Hehahah oooh we're going to need to get our best clothes ready for THAT occasion~" laughed out the form of Millies mother.

"hehehe I know a couple of bitches i wouldnt mind rub this on their faces" Sallie said with glee.

"Well I suppose a trip to Lust could be a fun occasion." Joe conceded unable to hide his own eager grin at the thought of taking Lin to the biggest club in hell.

"Alright road trip!!" the three brothers called at the same time

"Lets not get ahead of ourselves...there's still this trial that needs dealing with." Joe reminded them as they focused back on the transmission.

(Back at the trial)

"And also i must extend an apology to you Prince Stolas and also to you Blitz," Asmodeus added, looking at them with sincerity that was quite unusual for the lord of Lust, "I never meant to cause you any pain or discomfort with my actions."

Blitzo nodded slightly, still not quite sure what to make of the situation but appreciating the gesture nonetheless. Stolas on the other hand looked surprised but also touched.

"Its...its ok your highness" answered the Goetia "you already apologized when you gave me that crystal"

"Crystal?" asked Charlie, her attention returning to the matter at hand (but still will have a strong talk with her uncle Ozzy later).

"Yes your majesty" said Stolas "After I came to realize my errors I decided to end my deal with Blitz, and as compensation, I ask lord Asmodeus here for a crystal so Blitz and his team could continue doing their job without the need of my grimorie and I would no longer be able to...take advantage of him"

At that Blitzo got an uncomfortable look on his face as looking back on their arrangements and even when Stolas was of higher status, he wasn't so sure he was the one being taken advantage of in their deal.

"Grrr and since when this new arrangement took place?" Satan asked with a growl.

"Oh umm more or less..two months ago" answered Stolas with a nervous look.

"Grrr and since when YOU have your business?" the lord of wrath asked at Blitz.

The imp in question looked up at his questioner with wide eyes, his heart racing.

"Oh..Jeez...umm I mean...how long?" Blitzo asked, trying to play dumb, his tail swishing anxiously behind him. "I mean, it's not like I've been counting the days or anything, because, you know, who does that, right?"

"ANSWER THE QUESTION!" Satan thundered out with a roar causing Blitzo to flinch back and cower with fear before another demon came floating over by Satan head.

 "Easy now Satan, remember if something upsets us try counting to ten."

Said Satan personal therapist by the name of Yogirt.

"Yes Uncle Satan, I dont want you to get sick or something for all this anger" said Charlie before turning to Blitz "Answer the question" she said with a soft but firm voice "Please" she added with a smile.

Blitz coughed.

"Well ummm...I...umm since...last...December" he said with a sheepish grin.

At that silence stood for several moments before Satan roared out.

"DECEMBER!?"

The word echoed through the grand hall like a thunderclap, causing the very stones to tremble.

"So you little imp, have been playing with powers beyond your station for almost A YEAR!" Satan's eyes were a fiery blaze of fury.

"Uncle Satan!" called Charlie "what we talked about status quos?" she asked with narrowed eyes.

The lord of wrath took a deep breath to calm down.

"I know, but this has nothing to do with that Charlie" Satan said "The powers of a grimorie are not to be trifled with by an imp with a silver tongue and a penchant for trouble" he said with narrowed eyes "Goetias train to use that power since they are little, it's in their blood! That is a tool for them to do their assigned jobs! something too important to risk it being misused or worst, lost by someone that clearly DONT understand its true value!" flames erupted from his mouth "Can you even begin.." Satan formed loomed over the paling Blitzo, "the amount of damage such power could cause in the wrong hands!? INCOMPETENT HANDS!" He roared out lowering his face to Blitzo level causing him to jump back and land on his ass with a stutter.

 "Ah heheh but...but...gulp...we only used it...to travel to Earth...that's all!" The stuttered out with a wide eyed look.

Satan's expression didn't soften. In fact looked even more furious.

"And we still have to talk about THAT!" Satan thundered pointing at him "How many times do we have to repeat the rules! The mortal realm is OFF-LIMITS to the likes of you!"

At that Blitzo looked annoyed (but still afraid) as he bite back.

 "And yet whores from Lust are free to go up top to suck dick, while crazy demons from envy can run haunted murder hotels!"

His mind going to his ex, better terms or not, as well as that fucker who screwed with his head in that dump that called itself a hotel.

"Although I feel the need to defend my Succubus and Incubus" called Asmodeus "That last part do sounds like something we should investigate" said the lord of Lust.

"Plus where it says Imps cant go to Earth?" asked Beelzebub with a smirk, "It says nothing of the sort, only that you are not to interfere with the mortal realm in a way that could expose hell to the humans" she added "because lets face it, anyone with enough capital can get one of Ozzie´s fancy crystals to the point Im sure fatso-spiderlegs over here has his own selling/rent service of them" she said pointing at Mammon.

At that Mammon suddenly coughed up some of the popcorn he was still eating.

 "Who told you!?" He exclaimed at first before freezing with a wince realizing what he just confessed, "I mean who me? Never!" He called out shaking his head while the other Sins shot him dry looks.

 "Yawn...not even in your dreams...would anyone buy it Mammon." Belphegor said with a sleepy yawn.

"Oh you go back to sleep!" Mammon snapped at Belphegor with a scowl.

"Umm but she has a point" said Charlie "I mean demons from all circles seems to be able to go up all the time"

"Indeed" called Alastor "you hellborns do have that advantage over us sinners" said the radio demon "not only be able to move between circles but even back up to the main stage of life"

"All hellborns...and that include Imps" added Charlie "Only, it seems no Imp have been able to do so on...well...legal ways" she said "something that Mr, Blitz here seems to have found a way to do"

Blitz looked at her with a hopeful spark in his eyes.

 "Yeah, I mean, we're not all about causing trouble" he coughed "at least not in hell" he said quietly before turned up "some of us just want to make a living"

"It might have been somehow legal, but your uncle do is right" said Vaggie "Im not expert but it seems those books do hold great power and are needed for the goetias to do their jobs"

She hated having to disagree with Charlie or make things harder for her, but even she knew that some of hells rules were in place for a justified reason and not just part of a corrupt messed up system.

"That is true....i've heard stories of Goetia training with the books with even the strictist supervision and guidance backfiring in bad ways." Charlie admitted before adding with a grimace, "Plus I know from experience mastering some of my own power was no picnic either." she added as suddenly all the Sins gave a shared shiver remembering some of the more....remember-able moments of younger Charlies training.

"Little puppies and kitties...with laser eyes...and such sharp teeth." Intoned the two heads of Leviathan with a shiver.

"It took me weeks to remove all those rainbows and glitter across Greed....and even longer for demons to get their sight back." Mammon muttered out.

"So..manny...squirrels..." Beelzebub trailed off, looking around the room with a slightly haunted expression.

"Pink...bubbles..everywhere..." Satan murmured with a shiver, his expression grim. 

"It's a small world after all...It's a small world after all..." Belphegor´s head snapped up; all her eyes looking into space with a lost gaze.

"The Bubblegum...so sticky....it was...everywhere." Asmodeus intoned his own gaze distant. He was all for..sticky games...but not so literal!

"Ehem! yes ummm" Charlie blushed at the reminders (and the teasing look on Vaggie´s face) "Cough, the violation and misuse of the grimorie is indeed a serious matter and something that cant be overlooked" she looked at Stolas "and Im sorry to say prince Stolas, but Im afraid I do will need to agree with Satan on this and you will need to be punish for your transgression and the irresposibility of it all." She said with a firm voice, "But!" she quickly added as Blitz looked like he was about to protest "But! we do understand that you had good intentions and that you have shown regret for your actions and willing to fix your mistakes."

"Although that wont erase over 10 months of misuse of such artifact" added Satan.

"It wont, and we will discuss a punishment fitting the crime" said Charlie "But, regarding the charge of theft of the grimoire, I believe it is obvious the accused is innocent as the rightful owner is here confessing to lending it willingly" she said tapping her trident on the floor "Let it be recorded as such"

"As my dark queen orders!" Called Emberlynn with a wide grin before adding outloud, "And thus the demoniac prince Stolas exposes his steamy affair with the dashing Blitzo kun who's embrace saved him the cold touch of his cruel harpy wife, but now will face cruel punishment for breaking the law for love!"

She called dramatically with the widest grin.

"Ohhh the mind races at what the punishment will be? Perhaps forced to separate from his love as he become the personal sex slave to the wicked desires of not just Satan but his fellow Sins!" Emberlynn hollered as she finished typing her eye slightly twitching....with the room and the viewer across hell silent at her words.
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"What the hell is wrong with you? Blitzo asked his tone and expression completely flat while Stolas stood with a wild blush internally hoping he hadn't ever behaved anything like that when his passionate desires got the better of him.

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(Bar in Lust)

"I'm starting to wonder if that girl got some incubus or succubus ancestry because damn!" Verosika Mayday declared shaking her head in disbelief though carrying a relieved smile all the same it seemed that Blitzo might be getting out of this biggest fuck of his with his head attached....she just hoped the same could be said for Stolas.

Though with the Princess as the judge it didn't look like an execution was happening anytime soon so thank Charlie Morningstar (and certainly not Satan) for that.

"Hehehe maybe...I remember seeing you as crazy during some of your more wild parties" Vortex the hellhound told his boss.

"Hehe what can I say us Lust born know how to party ain't that right!? Verosika said calling to her posse in the bar.

"You know it boss!" Joss called with wide grin standing by the pool table with Kat and Ace.

"Yeah if there's anything our breed knows it's how to have a good time" Coco agreed with a smirk as Apple, Milky, and Kiki gave an agreeing nods and smirks.

"And you also know one or two things about wild parties considering who you dating Rex" Verosika told the hellhound.

"Well I'm not one to talk, but that's my job description" Tex replied with a shrug, his tail wagging slightly thinking on certain queen Bee of Gluttony.

And he just knew she'd be wanting a good time after this trial was over~He just hoped it was to celebrate instead of vent. Vortex thought giving a worried glance at the screen seeing a certain hellhound on it hoping her dad and friends would make it out of this mess.

Speaking of.

"No offense boss...but you look...well calm" he said at Verosika.

The succubus raised an eyebrow.

"And thats...bad?" she asked with a cheeky smirk.

"Umm not really but...well...I was half expecting you to said something on the lines of that Blitz finally having what he deserves" he said knowing the BAD history the imp had with his current boss.

At that Verosika gave a wince before sighing out.

"I'll admit I want Blitz to feel the pain he caused me." she said with a dark frown before her mind went back to last Halloween, "but I...I never wanted anything like this!" she exclaimed out with a sigh.

The talk between them was still fresh even after two months, and part of her wanted to be angry at him.

How he dared to actually grown up and try to be better?

Why couldnt he be the same asshole that left her in a hotel room all alone?

Why couldnt he be the same imp that made her feel like she didn't matter?

But she knew it wasnt fair, she had changed herself, so why wouldn't she expect others to do the same?

And seeing him on TV, sticking his neck and risking execution to protect those under his orders...It was something she hadn't seen in him before, something she didn't know he was capable of.

She just hoped him changing for the better didn't come at the price of his own life.

"Come on Blitz" she found herself saying "just one more..show me that crazy luck you always seem to have"

(Pride Ring-Hazbin Hotel)

"Oooh bad boy in trouble~" Niffty said giving off a giggle while dusting as she watched the tv.

"That's a understatement.." Angel Dust remarked with a snort, "Though curious if he's going to end up as the Sins sex toy now" He added sending Lucifer a teasing smirk, "And kinda curious if you ever dealt with chicks like that while running hell." He added with a tilt of his head while jabbing his thumb at the screen displaying Emberlynn.

"Eh not really" said Lucifer wondering what the hell was going on with humanity for someone like that sinner to exist "although Lilith could get quite freaky when she was in the mood" he said thinking back at his ex-wife with a smirk.

"Uhh juicy, care tell the details?" the spider sinner asked moving closer to the king of hell.

"HA HA HA...no" said Lucifer with straight tone bumping the apple of his staff onto Angel´s head

It wasnt a hard hit (for Lucifer) but did made Angel jump back with a yelp and a headache.

"Weirdness aside..." called Husk "it seems Charlie is doing quite a good job as a judge" said the cat sinner "Never thought would see her be able to glare down at anyone, even less a sin"

"I know...sniff...i'm so proud!" Lucifer said actually giving off a little cry as his eyes water, "my little baby all grown up!" He said with a sniffle.

It seems yesterday where she was just a little girl playing with dolls, and now..look at her...a proper princess leading the hellish court.

Niffty looked over at him with a blink and a half smile.

"Aw look at him, he's like a proud dad." she said with a gentle nudge of her elbow into Husk's side.

"That's pretty much what he is Niffy." Husk told her with a snort rolling his eyes while taking a swig of his drink "Although I wonder how she will deal with the last charge" said the sinner "The first two where easy to fix as they had the so-called-victim as witness..but the last one? at this point they have left more than clear they have been going to Earth to kill humans"

"Well, if it's any consolation," Angel added, rubbing his forehead, "the way she's handling things so far, I'm pretty sure she won't just throw them into the pit without giving them a fair shot to explain themselves." he turned to Lucifer "what you think short king?"

"Ummm" the king of hell hummed at the question "Ehhh who knows" he said without much care "as Beelzebub said its not really illegal for imps to go up there" he said "and as long as their jobs havent call the attention of heaven I dont really care what they do to humans"

And it was true, sure he supports now his daughter´s plan for rehabilitation but that doesnt mean he will suddenly grow a hearth for sinners...hotel´s inhabitants excluded. 

"Well that's a comforting thought" Husk said with a snort "because heaven sure does everytime someone sneezes too loud" he added with a roll of his eyes.

"True but considering they have been acting for a year and I havent got any call from them tells me that either they have been careful...or..." he paused.

The others waited.

"Or..?" Angel asked.

"Hehehehe you will see..." Lucifer said.

At that the others blinked and exchange curious looks wondering what the King of Hell meant.

(Greed ring)

Inside a mansion, one short red imp dressed in a mafia suit narrowed his eyes as he watched the trial on the TV.

"So boss..." one of his goons called "Plan calling your son to see if he will invited you to that club in lust?"

PEW

Only to receive a shot through the head as a answer dropping dead as a result.

 "Does anyone else...HAVE SOMETHING FUNNY TO SAY?!" Roared out the imp with a angry snarl toward his men who flinched back and shook their heads fearfully "THEN SHUT UP!"

Crimson was quite surprised to learn his son was on trial in front of the sins alongside that useless wife of his and their boss. He had been too busy with his own schemes to keep tabs on the idiots. But now, watching his son about to get axed, he couldn't help but feel a smidge of pride. It wasn't every day an imp managed to piss off the goetia enough to warrant a full-blown trial.

Yet his glee turned into anger when that Blitz guy managed to get his son out the executioner´s ax alongside that girl. And then he felt FURY as EVERYONE seems to, somehow, get the protection of the fucking princess and now it seems they will be able to walk away from this.

Not only walk away with this but walk away with prizes and the admiration of probably the entirely of the low class population of hell!

He thought with a snarl gritting his teeth while glaring at the screen particularly at Asmodeus as things hadn't exactly been going well for business following that debacle with that damn clown. Because it seemed Asmodeus was intent on reminding Hell that he may be weakest of the sins but he was still a Sin, and he was using Crimson and all he had built as the example!

The days and weeks following that fail kidnapping were nothing shot of a disaster as the Sin tore apart basically any connection, contact or business Crimson owned in both Lust and Greed by his own hands or by sending his own forces after him. Only stopping after the little scene he and Mammon had over said clown, live for all hell to see.

Apparently deeming his pathetic love life more important than settling the score he had with Crimson...which was as relieving as it was INFURIATING!

He had climbed from the lowest pits his kind crawled in to make himself the most feared and powerful demon in Greed short of Mammon himself and he was just being disregarded as if he was still nothing but trash!

And now he was defending that pathetic excuse of a son?

Crimson couldn't believe it. He had worked too hard, suffered too much, to let all of this fall apart because of a bunch of misfits and a sentimental fool of a Sin. He had to do something, anything, to regain his standing before it was too late.

"Whatever happens there..I will make sure Moxxie suffers for this" he said in anger "He will curse the day he challenged me"

If the sins dont end his son..he will!

The only question was how? There had to be some angle...some weakpoint...something he could use to make Moxxie and his moron friends suffer!

Because this wasn't about simply killing him in a drive by or hiring assassin to take the job...this was about cleaning up the mess he should of dealt with after icing his ex-wife...and proving a point to everyone in hell that he was not a demon to fuck with.

Wait...didnt Asmodeus mentioned something about family?

So that bitch must have family somewhere in wrath.

Crimson smiled, it was an used strategy but it was never bad going back to classics.

"Find me everything you can on that Millie's family in the wrath ring" he told one of his goons. "I think it's time I get to know the in-laws more" Crimson stated with a dark sinister grin forming on his face.

(Lust- Asmodeus tower)

In a big satin bed Fizzarolli the (ex?) more popular clown in hell looked at the live-feed from the trial through his phone.

He was deathly worry when he learned about it and couldnt but sent a couple of messages to Asmodeus as the feed showed Blitz about to be beheaded only to be saved in the last minute by the princess herself.

And Fizz will owe her a free top performance come her next birthday for that! Because that had been way to horrifying and close!

"Fucking hell!" He exclaimed tossing his phone to the side after Blitz was cleared of the second charge against him "when you do something you really do it big" 

He knew an imp being absolved in hellish court was an impossibility. So Blitz not only managing to defend himself but seemly about to actually survive this? It was more than he could ever hope for. And the fact that it was thanks to the princess? That was just a cherry on top! Though he couldn't help but worry about the consequences of this.

Surely, the sins (specially Satan) wouldn't take this lightly and will make sure to plan ahead to make sure NO IMP does this ever again.

With Blitz popularity growing by the second (something he only needed a quick check to his own social media to known) It was sure Imps all around hell would rally behind him and his...ideals? dreams? idiotery?

He didnt know. What he does know, was that Blitz would become a role model inspiring others...almost like..himself?

"Hahahahaha" Fizzarolli laughed at this "who would thought you and I would become idols on our own way eh Blitzo?" He said with a disbelieving almost nostalgic smile, "than again I suppose it makes sense you always did love the spotlight" he remarked with a snort as he looked toward the screen, "And after this I don't think they will be a demon in hell who doesn't know your name"

The clown smiled, all he could do was watch and hope. And maybe, he'd get to see Blitz's smug face again as he rubs in his face how popular he had become.

Although...there was one detail that sour the whole thing...Stolas.

He could tell there was something there between the Goetia prince and Blitz beyond this deal they had...something that he felt didnt have been going well if those expressions each time they see each other were something to go with (and you dont become the boyfriend of the sin of lust without developing some sort of feeling for this things).

"Hmm if they get out of this with their heads attached might need to talk to Ozzie about doing a bit of a couples intervention and lending them a hand." He muttered out rubbing his chin after all Stolas and Blitzo had done their best to help in their own ways during that fiasco with that prick Crimson so it was the least they could do.

(Pride ring-Goetia mansion)

Unknown to Fizz, there were two other demons that also were worry about Stolas but for different reasons.

"Hehehe thats what you gets traitor" Stella said with an evil smile.

Sure neither her ex-husband nor his toy were death, but its obvious not even the princess would save him from the consequences of his actions.

After all he all but admitted to letting that filthy Imp use and handle the Grimoire just for sexual favors, something Satan himself was clearly not impressed with~

Hehe the bastards name was likely mud for all the Goetia now! With not even that annoying nuisance Vasago capable of salvaging Stolas reputation after this disaster.

"Ummm" the sound of her daughter´s humming called her attention.

Octavia´s face was a mix of emotions; confusion, doubt, frustration..maybe a bit of anger.

"what is it Octavia?" Stella asked.

The young bird´s eyes narrowed in discomfort as she turned to face her mom.

"I know things between you and dad werent good...even before...Blitzo" she said "but were they THAT bad?" She asked with a frown looking down at her hand.

Octavia didnt get it...she kinda understand about their social status and the union of bloodlines...but the way her dad expressed about it...

Were things really that bad? was her dad just have been holding up that resent for years and years? did he hated his marriage? why he never told anyone about it?

Why he didnt told her?

Why his first option was to start some...affair with an Imp?

Did he...did he hated her too in a way? maybe cause she was byproduct of the marriage he just described as his personal hell?

At that question Stella found herself giving off a snort.

 "Oh my dear sweet bird.." she said consoling as she reached over to rub her daughters cheek, "Bad doesn't even begin to describe that night." before stating those words quite flatly and bluntly much to her daughters widening eyes.

"Stolas has been nothing but a disappointment since the first day of our engagement, and this trial shows exactly what a disgrace he really is to all of hell." Stella said with a dark bitter scowl, "The only silver lining is it's helped me realize that the best candidate for your own future husband would be someone completely opposite of Stolas. As that surely will lead to you having a better marriage than the travesty I've had to put up with for all these years!"

Octavia felt a knot in her stomach at her mother's words, she knew her parents had their issues but she never knew it was that bad. She looked at the TV screen and she could see the way her father was standing there, so proudly next to Blitz. It was clear that Stolas had made his choice and she felt a pang of pity for her mother, who received the blunt of his emotional affairs.

"You...I mean he told me he still love me but..." she gulped "you think..."

"That he was lying?" said Stella as she thought on her answer "think the only thing we agreed on was that you are our princess and we...love you" she said with some consideration "but if he would choose you over that imp? then Im afraid you know what the answer will be"

At that Octavia couldn't hide a pained flinch or watery eyes because her mother did have a point...I mean her dad was willing to risk his life against Satan and the Sins to save that Imp! If he was really willing to go that for for him....than wouldn't he choose him over her if it came down to it?

Stella moved an arm around her daughter.

"there there my princess dont cry" she said pulling her closer "you are a goetia and guys like your father dont deserve your tears" she added with a conspiracy look that Octavia couldnt see.

And all she could do was cry and seek comfort in her mother arms. While Stella eyes held a wicked gleam believing that even with the Princess interference she and her brother would get exactly what they wanted after all.

(Back to the trial)

Stolas felt a cold sweat drip down his spine as he watched the exchange between Charlie and the sins. His mind raced, thinking of the various punishments they could come up with for him. Would it be something simple, like being stripped of his title or wealth? Or would they decide on something far more severe, like eternal torment in the lower levels of hell? He had always known that his actions would have consequences, but he had never expected them to be so...public.

The whispers of the crowd grew louder, their eyes burning into him like a thousand tiny suns. Each murmur was a knife in his chest, a reminder of his folly. He had been so blinded by his desire for Blitzo that he had allowed himself to forget the harshness of hellish nobility, where any sign of weakness, any desire, any wish could be used as a weapon against one self.

Weapons that the likes of Stella and Andrealphus knew how to use to its max. And sure his position as a prince might have give him quite a false sense of security thinking they could bark and squaw all they could without actually do any harm.

But use it to bring the wrath of the Sins on him? That was a whole different level of terror. The air grew thick with tension as the whispers grew to a dull roar, and the sizzle of brimstone seemed to echo the crackling anticipation of the demons around them.

The goetias on the stands talked between them, looked at him or were focusing on the discussion of the leaders of Hell while waiting for a verdict.

The sins themselves were discussing his fate with different expressions. 

Mammon had same casualness one would reserve for choosing a dinner menu.

Asmodeus literal looking abrasive while Beelzebub snarled at Mammon and Satan. 

Speaking of, the lord of wrath himself was glaring at him with an expression that could make even the most stoic of demons soil themselves. Satan's eyes were a tempest of rage, his fists clenched tightly around the armrests of his throne. If looks could kill, Stolas would have been nothing but a smoldering pile of feathers on the floor. 

Leviathan´s two heads seems to be going between talking among them and the other sins.

Belphegor was still sleep-looking but her neck eyes were actually open and her mouth moved now and then.

The princess herself moved between addressing the sins and look for the advise of her angelic companion.

All together the tension was steadily mounting for him and for Blitzo and he could feel the eyes of all of hell upon them, an what was worse unlike the last two charges with one drop and the second his own consequences to face there was likely no escaping the third charge.

After all Imps being hired by sinners to go to Earth and kill people was bad enough, but the fact neither Blitz nor anyone of his team (except Loona) was able to take a human form, or the fact their actions have not gone unnoticed was REALLY serious.

And he wasnt talking of the time Blitz ended up on a tv show, oh no...he was talking about the time he had to go and rescue the two male imps from some human organization.

And sure, for what he knew, they didnt leave evidence behind but the mere fact they had gone against a human group probably would be considered against them.

Well..thats if they knew about it...cause..he didnt told anyone and was sure neither I.M.P

So..all good there?

But then why did he get the feeling that something was about to go very wrong? And that they were going to end up in a LOT of trouble because of it?

Among the Goetias, Andrealphus was fuming, his eyes narrowed at Stolas and the imp. Although things were going as he expected, he still had a small victory making Stolas confess about his deals with that Imp. The bird had always hated the way his brother-in-law looked down on him, but now the tables had turned. And if the sins were going to bring the hammer down on Stolas, so much the better for him.

"Excuse me Marquis" one of his helpers called at him "there is an incident at the door you might want to go check"

The icy bird looked over his shoulder with annoyance.

 "What is it now?" He asked with a sigh "I told you I don't want to be disturb unless it's something important!"

"This could be of your interest, there are a group of sinners at the door saying they have info on the imp" the helper whispered urgently.

At that Andrealphus looked at the demon. If those words were true, it could be a long shot but if it better the chances of making that disgusting impudent imp and by extension Stolas suffer, than what did he have lose?

"Do they now?" He stated with a dark grin turning his gaze toward his helper who couldn't hide a flinch from the look in the Goetia eyes, "Bring them to me..... immediately!"

"Yes sir" the helper flew out with the icy goetia following him; better take this to the hallways and away from certain ears.

Not far Vassago narrowed his eyes at the retreating, smiling goetia.

"Eso no puede ser bueno" the red bird thought as he watched Andrealphus leave with the helper.

Seeing the sins and the princess were still discussing, the red prince summoned a star and flew down to were Stolas and I.M.P were.

"Hey there buddy," Vassago greeted with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes, "How's the hangman's noose treating you?"

"Ah Vassago wonderful to see you despite the circumstances." Stolas greeted his fellow Goetia with a weak grin, "And i'm doing fine all things considered and honestly I suppose something like this was only a matter of time in hindsight." He said with a sad sigh as I.M.P gave the new arrival curious cautious looks.

Vassago's smile grew.

 "Don't worry Stolas, I'm not here to throw you to the lions" he said as he landed "But I do have something to say before this goes any further" he took a deep breath "first of all, ¿QUE CARAJOS ESTABAS PENSANDO?!" he yelled at him "Entiendo que Stella es una perra mal parida, y cualquiera en tu lugar hubiera hecho algo similar" He sneered at him "But seriously?! the Grimorie of the Goetia in the hands of an IMP?!" he turned to the imp in question "no offense..Blitzo right?"

"Uh yeah the O is silent." Blitzo said at first with a blink before shaking his head, "But seriously all we used the book for was traveling to Earth for our work, and even than it wasn't like we screwed up.." Memories of some of his company more harrowing escapades flashed through his mind, "too badly.." He finished with a slight wince.

"Well you can tell me all about it later" Vassago turned to Stolas "And i mean all the juicy details too" he added with a knowing smirk that made Stolas face turn red "But first we need to get you all out of this alive, and Im afraid that pendejo of Andrealphus has something up his sleeve." he said with serious tone "I saw him just now going out with a smile and we know that when he smiles something bad will happen"

"Yeah I noticed that too" Stolas said with a gulp "any idea where he went?"

"Umm I suspect he probably went to get something to use against you two for the third charge" said the red bird "And lets face it, considering that thanks to this trial all hell knows your friend here is an assassin doing jobs on Earth, it wont be hard for him"

"He's right sir our business was hardly a secret just the means of HOW we achieve our results by going to Earth in the first place." Moxxie spoke out with his own worried grimace.

 "Honestly the only reason we probably didn't get investigated or arrested in hindsight is because usually the higher class doesn't care what imps or hellhounds do, and like the Princess said it's technically not illegal for us to go to Earth." Millie added in with her own thoughtful look and grimace.

"Sigh, true and the icy prick could probably just walk around a bit and come across one of our past clients or targets like he did with that brat" he pointed at the still frozen bunny. "Ugg why all of them had to live in the same circle as us?"

Vassago perked at this.

"Im sorry...what do you mean by all?" he asked "as in all ALL...everyone you have killed?" Vassago's eyes grew wide as an idea came to mind.

"Well wont said ALL we have killed but...." Blitz thought about it "Ok no..yeah think everyone"

The red Goetia thought about it.

"Ok...It might be a stretch but that could actually help you all" Vassago said with a smirk, "If we can get enough of those people to testify, maybe, just maybe, we could turn this whole situation around."

I.M.P and Stolas looked confused.

"what do you mean?" asked the owl confused.

"No time to explain!" Vassago exclaimed, his eyes alight with a sudden plan "I need a list of names of your past targets, I will send some of my helpers to get them as soon as possible"

Stolas and I.M.P could only exchange looks before Blitzo gave a sigh.

"Well we're already looking pretty screwed as is so what do we have to lose." He muttered out as he started to give names, "For starters there's this freaky family of cannibals though you will not believe who I caught the wife with a while back..."

(Court hallway)

"Ok...what do you have to tell me?" Andrealphus demanded, his icy breath frosting the walls of the hallway as he faced the shivering group of sinners. 

It was quite a large number, at least a dozen, all sinners vary on forms and sexes; yet all shared the same wardrobe of clean-pressed black suits (all with certain amount of damage showing they have been ), sun glasses and wielding edo-period Japanese melee weaponry.

"We have information regarding the Imp" one of them spoke with a deep gruff voice, "And it's quite...illuminating" he said with a smirk showing a glint of sharp teeth.

"Yes, yes but out with it!" The Goetia barked out with annoyance while also casting a nervous look behind his back, "Because if you haven't realized it i'm kinda pressed for time and every second wasted is a second closer to that disgrace of a heiress that calls herself hells princess to all but letting Stolas and his disgusting imp lover go." The noble demon said with an icy chill forming around his body while giving the Sinner a dark look that made it clear they would suffer if this turned out to be a wasted of his time. 

Normally he'd be more patient and calm he wasn't his sister after all, but his plan not going according to such had put him in a foul mood to say the least.

"Well lets just said we once had that..Imp...all tied up until the owl came up and killed us" said the sinner.

At that Andrealphus froze sending them a shocked look....they couldn't mean...not even Stolas would be that reckless or foolish...right?

"Sorry...but you mean to say...that you had that imp captured before your deaths...and it was Stolas who had to swoop in to save him?" He asked up his hand with a frown for clarification his mind already racing in how he could use this information if it was accurate.

"Indeed your eminence...are you interested in listen to a bunch of dorks?" asked the sinner with a grin.

"Hehe I am indeed" The goetia said with a sinister smirk toward them "tell me everything! Every last....detail" He said with a dark chuckle.

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(Moments later)

TAP-TAP-TAP

Charlie´s trident called everyone to order.

"Ehem, Prince Stolas..." she started "after some debating among us, we have reached the conclusion that, although your actions were indeed questionable, the evidence provided is still insufficient to declare a proper punishment"

Stolas felt a glimmer of hope in his chest, his heart thumping. 

"HOWEVER!" Satan called out, slamming his fist on the throne, causing it to shake "As your actions still relate to the final charge this..Imp...has to face, we decided to hold verdict until we have more...perspective on the situation."

The room went still as everyone stared at the lord of hell, his fiery eyes burning into Stolas and Blitzo. The latter felt a cold sweat forming on his forehead, his heart racing in anticipation. This could either be his saving grace or a terrible trap.

"As such" continued Charlie "we will first finish listen and judge Blitz´s actions, and accordingly with what we learn, we will decide if your own punishment will be lessen or...increase"

So, to sum up, Stolas future rested on how much he and his fam had fucked up or not fucked up on Earth.

Blitzo thought while suddenly getting paler....oh dear sweet hell they really were screwed weren't they?!

"A fair proposition your majesty" Andrealphus called as he re-entred the chamber "Clearly your wisdom shine as your beauty" he added in dramatic tone bowing towards Charlie.

"Uh..ah...well thank you." Charlie said with a blink surprised and bit flustered at the compliment while Alastor arched a brow and Vaggie gave him a suspicious look as the Sins arched brows all of them realizing that the Goetia must have something up his sleeve for his sudden good mood.

A realization that Stolas, Blitzo, and I.M.P shared with a exchanged of nervous looks.

"And now for the final charge, the most serious of all!" Satan announced, his voice booming through the chamber. "The unauthorized use of the Grimorie of the Goetia for the purpose of committing crimes in the mortal realm!"

The room grew eerily silent as all eyes turned to Blitzo. He swallowed hard, his hands clenched into fists. This was it, the moment of truth. The sinners in the crowd leaned forward in their seats, eager for the juicy details of his misadventures. The sins on the podium exchanged glances, some with smirks, some with genuine concern.

"Before we proceed does the accused have anything to say for himself?" Satan said with a low angry growl.

"Actually we will your highness" Vassago called "And if the court allows me, I will talk in favor of the accused"

Satan narrowed his eyes.

"On what grounds?"

"Nothing but the loyalty and solidarity we princes of hell must have among us" Vassago said with a smile that was too wide and too genuine to be trusted, "As fellow Goetia and esteemed colleague I wish to clarify some things about the accused imp and his operations"

"Well I don't see a problem with that." Charlie said speaking before her uncle Satan could with a smile, "And it's nice to see you stepping up to help your friend too." she added with slight praise causing Vassago to give off a slight chuckle and grin.

"You honored me with your words princesa" Vassago said with a bow and a wink "And I assure you, I only seek justice"

Satan huffed.

"proceed then" the lord of wrath said with a wave of his hand, his expression skeptical.

"As you command" Vassago said with a nod and took the center of the room. "Firstly, let us address the elephant in the room, shall we? This imp, Blitzo, is indeed an assassin... one that, as much some on this hall want to denied it, could be one if not the best in all hell"

Murmurs filled the hall.

"Hehehehe he is starting to grown on me" Blitz said full of himself.

"Not sure thats good sir" said Moxxie with some worry.

"However, although his actions on Earth could be considered a crime against our very own rules, the truth is, Blitz and his team actually have been doing hell a service hidden in their acts!" declared the red goetia.

The room erupted in gasps and whispers, as the imps and demons present couldn't believe their ears.

"A service?" Question Charlie with a blink and hell's princess actually looking skeptical at his words, "sorry but uh how exactly is killing people a service?" she asked with a frown still not exactly a fan of what I.M.P did for a living to say the least.

"Allow me to elaborate, mi princesa" Vassago said smoothly, his eyes gleaming with a hint of mischief "I call on my first witness..." he paused "ehem thats if...your excellencies could defrost him" he said pointing to the form of Eddie, still froze in ice.

"Huh...OH!" Charlie eyes suddenly widen and she flushed in embarrassment, "Oh man cant believe we left a child frozen uhh alive... where is my head at today?" The princess muttered out while giving Eddie frozen form a concern look.

"If help we can blame Satan and Ozzy for it!" called Mammon with a smile.

Satan and Asmodeus both gave a look that promised pain at the sin of greed later.

"Ehem...it doesnt Uncle M..but.." she turned to the lord of wrath "uncle Satan? could you unfroze him?"

Satan's eyes narrowed but with a sigh he snapped his fingers and the ice melted away, leaving Eddie standing there slightly damp and very much alive if a bit cold looking around with a dumbfounded look.

"What the hell man!?" Before yelling out demanding sending a glare toward Andrealphus, "you trying to give me frost bite or something!?" Eddie exclaimed out as the Goetia simply rolled his eyes annoyed, "Next time be careful of who you insult lest you find me less merciful you lowly sinner." He retorted back with a glare.

The bunny huffed cursing under his breath.

"Ehem, young...Eddie was it?" Vassago called "We still have some questions for you"

Eddie looked over with a frown.

"What? You want more after what happened to me?" he scoffed "bitch I only came cause those three and their pet owned me after the shit they pulled me through!"

This prompted glares from I.M.P that the sinner ignored, "And what exactly did they put you through." Vassago questioned holding back a frown at the insult, "Urg after the hospital kicked the morons out they dragged me back to hell, where I had to play like I was in a coma because I was scared for my life." Eddie admitted rubbing his face, "Only being forced to listen to their arguing and bullshit actually made me wish for death!"

"Well wish fulfilled asshole! your welcome!" yelled Blitz at him.

"Easy Blitz, we got a room to win over here!" Stolas hissed back at him.

The imp huffed.

"Well Eddie, then you must know they are assasins and that they were hired to kill you" said Vassago.

"Hired?" Eddie asked confused "who would be desperate to hire this idiots? and why me?" asked the sinner

"That would be me you brat!!!" an old female voice called as another sinner (this one with an archane body) enter the hall.

Eddie paled.

"Grandma?!!!"

"Grandma?" Repeated I.M.P, Charlie, Vaggie, and some of the sins while those watching murmured and whispered out.

 "Oooh looks like we got some family drama folks" Alastor called out with a little laugh and a grin of an amusement.

 "Wait our client was his own grandmother?!" Moxxie said with disbelief looking over to Blitzo, 

"Hey news to me." His employer and friend simply shrugged.

"But you talked with her to get the job!!!" Moxxie cried knowing he should have expected this.

"yes but she didnt told me she and the target were related" said Blitzo "and cut me some slack! she was our very first client! I wasnt going to just start questioning her" he said while crossing his arms with a defensive look though he could see Moxxie and few others shooting him incredulous looks all the same including Eddie before the sinner snapped his attention back to his approaching grandmother.

 "What in the fucking hell!" Eddie called out in disbelief toward his grandmother "You're the one that hired these morons to kill me!" He called out as the new arrival simply let out a snort while sending Eddie a glare.

"you bet your annoying ass I did!" she snapped as she raised up onto her own floating platform, "I...you...WHY!?" Eddie demanding with a furious glare, "I mean you always a cranky old bitch!" He added prompting his grandmother to let out a low angry hiss that caused him to flinch back, "but even for you this is crossing a line!"

"Oh? like the one you crossed...WHEN YOU HIT ME WITH THAT STUPID BALL OF YOURS THAT THREW ME DOWN THE STAIRS?!!" the half spider sinner yelled in fury "I told you to stop messing around with that thing inside my home but you listen? nooooo and then you had the nerve to set things to look like i had an accident?! FWI I was still alive to see you do it!"

This prompted murmurs from around the court room while Eddie went pale while yelling out.

 "It was an accident!" He called back defensively. "And I didn't know you were still alive...I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD!" Eddie yelled back looking nervously if not fearfully around "I just...panic...and I didn't want to get into trouble...and uh.."

Eddie's voice trailed off as he realized his flimsy excuses were doing nothing to calm the fury burning in the eyes of his grandmother.

"you didnt want to get into troubled?!!" yelled the grandma "you took the money out my purse..AFTER KILLING ME!!!" the spider raised up as her form became more grotesque.

Causing Eddie to gulp and pale.

 "uhhhh....it was for...charity." He said with a strained grin feeling absolutely terrified.

HISSS  SNARL!!!

The monstrous spider lunged at the bunny. But she was caught by Alastor´s shadow tendrils

"Uggg I told my daughter she should have aborted!! I knew you were bad news!!!" The grandmother spat as the shadow tendrils held her back.

"yeah...well...MOM ALWAYS THOUGHT YOU WERE A BITCH!" Eddie retorted back shaking his fist only to flinch back as his grandmother let out a furious roar.

 "Won't lie fam.." Blitzo said addressing his daughter, Millie, and Moxxie with a slowly widening grin, "I am...loving this!"

Moxxie facepalmed while Loona rolled her eyes (but still had a small smile on her face)

"I bet 5 on the grandma" said Millie with a smile.

"10 on the boy, that guy is a bastard but was hard to kill the first time" said Blitz.

"Add me with 20 on the grandma too!" yelled Mammon from the jury box. The sin of the greed was wearing a wide amused grin clearly enjoying the show himself.

 "Uncle M!" Charlie snapped with her best stern look, "This isn't proper behavior." The princess of hell said before Beelzebub.

 "She's right.." the sin of gluttony said before giving a teasing grin, "you should be putting 30 on the granny like me"

"Aunty B!" Charlie called in shock "ugg! Alastor take them away" the princess of hell groaned.

"Hehe why certainly" Alastor said as a tentacle grabbed ahold of Eddie as well, "I believe I shall keep these two separated in the waiting room.." He added with a smirk.

"Waiting room?" Vaggie questioned throwing him a suspicious look.

"Yes, for the after court interviews i'm conducting" Alastor commented causing the struggling grandmother and grandchild to suddenly go pale.

"Oh come on! you can't be serious!" Eddie called out as the tendrils began to pull him away "At least interview her first!"

"Yes! just after I ate your liver out!!" the grandmother yelled back as Alastor took them both out.

"Well that was...interesting." Andrealphus stated with a slow blink shaking his head, "but was there a point to this outside of entertaining family drama?" He asked sending Vassago a dry look, "Because it still proves that the imps took a living human CHILD to hell before killing him." The icy goetia said with a dark smirk, "And i'm pretty sure living human souls aren't allowed in hell or heaven...or am I wrong?" He asked with a genuine thoughtful look as he admit he wasn't sure what the law was there...he just wanted to make Stolas and his Imp sweat....after all he had all the ammo he needed to achieve victory.

"Indeed they are NOT allowed!" said Satan with a dragonic growl "Make sure to write that down!" he yelled up at Emberlynn "Im sure Im going to want to remember it!" his tone had an untold threat of pain on it.

"Right-O Satan-Kun!" The sinner called out with a grin causing Satan to give out a growl, "And don't call me that!" He snapped as Emberlynn once again began to type while speaking out loud.

"...And so it was prove that not only the sexy Blitzy-kun had denied the rights of the virgin soul to the lustful flames of Satanas, but also had brought into the fire pits a living soul..."

Blitz groaned.

"ehem..Yes..very informative" said Charlie "but what has that had anything to do with what you said Prince Vassago?"

Vassago cleared his throat.

"Buena pregunta princesa" said the the red bird "but I would like to ask for you to hold it for a bit as there are other witnesses I feel you need to hear first"

"Oh this should be good." Andrealphus said with a snort and eye roll, "Should we bring out the snacks and drinks to go with the floor show?" He asked with a mocking tone to his fellow Goetia.

The red bird had to make an effort to no lash out.

"Este pendejo lo esta pidiendo" he groaned in low tone wishing to go punch that icy prick.

"Actually yes you should!" yelled Mammon "I ran out of popcorn, so go get some!"

Though gave an amused snort at Mammon´s words and the expression on Andrealphus face.

(Later)

The first "on the chair" was a sinner with a robotic looks; with a spherical body with his head on top and arms on his sides, mint-green skin with a red triangular patch on his chin, a large bushy light grey mustache, and a pair of red pince-nez goggles with dark red spirals on the lens.

"So Mr Lipton..." Vassago called "you saying you were looking to kill yourself when you met the accusers?"

Mr Lipton nodded, his robotic neck making a faint whirring noise with the movement.

"Indeed, your highness," he spoke with a metallic tone, "I already had all the money I could wish for, a succesful company, a big mansion, all the bitches I could buy and medicine to, help my little guy up..until my kidneys failed for taking too much and ended up bed ridden." He paused for a moment, "Only bad thing was I no longer was getting as much money as I used too"

"woah, sucks to be you" said Mammon "not everyone can have eternity of money like me" the Sin of Greed said with a smug smirk ignoring the looks sent his way though the smirk fell with a blink at Mr. Lipton next words.

"Well I almost did...if the machine hadn't backfired...or been confiscated by the government." Lipton said with a small scowling pout prompting curious looks, "Machine Mr. Lipton?" Vassago questioned with an arched brow. "Oh it was going to be my partner and I greatest masterpiece." Bragged Lyle with a proud grin, "A machine that would allow us to beat father time and age people backwards!" He declared to the entire courtroom who's eye widen, "Only when it was ready to use on ourselves we accidentally set it to age forward and well.." He gestured to himself, "The rest is history." Lyle said with a sigh before giving a thoughtful look, "in retrospect making it able to affect the aging process in both way might not have been the wisest on our part." He admitted rubbing his chin, "though it was still fun to age poor people to dust during experimenting and testing."

Twitch!

Charlie felt an eye twitch.

"It probably was" continued Vassago "And how has your stay in hell treating you?"

"Honestly? Its the best thing ever!!" Lyle exclaimed with a wide robotic smile "Not only I got my old partner back after he sent those three to kill me" he said pointing at I.M.P. "I would have done the same to him...but also we now can continue our work without having to worry about pesky morals or human resources breathing on our necks, but also we can do all the testing we want and the subjects simply regenerate for us to do again!" He clapped his hands with glee "And what is the bets thing ever; we have now ETERNITY to make as much money as we want!!!"

 This prompted mixed looks sent his way while Mammon suddenly let out a laugh 

"Hehehe I like this guy he's got his head on straight" He said jabbing Leviathan in the elbow causing the two heads to roll their eyes but both gave a serious frown

 "We might need to investigate this machine." Said the right head of Leviathan with a deep frown, "Such a device could mess up the natural order in a way that's bad for both hell AND heaven." Agreed the left head with a frown.

"Ummm true..maybe will comment something to my dad later" said Charlie "wonder if heaven knows something?" she couldnt help but ask.

At that Blitzo and the rest of I.M.P suddenly looked very nervous.

 "Please don't say anything, please don't say anything, please don't say anything you miserable old.." Blitzo muttered under his breath while clasping his hands together.

"Umm actually.." Lyle spoke up rubbing his chin causing Blitzo to let out a loud echoing.

"FUCK!" Prompting looks that he returned by freezing in place and giving a nervous wave.

 "I think the ugly orphan children mentioned they were from heaven." said the sinner.

The room went absolutely silent as the words hung in the air like a thick fog of dread.

"What...ugly..orphans?!" Growled Satan standing up; fire igniting around him.

"umm some ugly baby and two furries" said Lyle trying to make memory "think they had feathered wings like some crazy pigeon experiment gone bad"

"Wait..that sounds like.." Charlie muttered out with a frown as Vaggie bluntly stated.

 "Cherubs.." With a sudden worried scowl as Lyle gave a nod.

 "Yes..yes..I believe that's what they called themselves.." He said with a annoyed look, "they were being such a bother saying that heaven had sent them to help me realize how wonderful life was or some such nonsense instead of allowing me to kill myself in peace." He said with a annoyed grumble before gesturing over to the paling forms of I.M.P or at least the Imps as Loona suddenly face palmed remembering the story her dad and the others had told her about this job, "Which is when these fellows entered the picture encouraging me to kill myself they all started arguing and ended up dragging me out of my bed and my house.." As Lyle explained everything that had gone on including the competition the Cherubs and Imps got into over him the Stolas let out a low hiss to Blitzo.

 "You had an encounter with a heavenly force on Earth? And you didn't tell me!" The Goetia said with an obvious stressed look he knew Blitzo could drop the ball and be reckless at times but this!

"H-hey! It wasnt important at the end!"  called the imp as he tried to wave off the accusation with a nervous chuckle "I mean yeah those three were heaven babies, but if anything that show how good we are, I mean..." he coughed trying to put an act "They tried to stop the old fossil from killing himself and they kinda failed thanks to us! and then tried to get violent and we kicked their asses!"

"You fought them!" Vaggie burst out from where she stood having heard the statement, "This is..urg! Adam and the Exorcists were one thing, but fighting any agents of heaven even Cherubs on EARTH could lead to war!"

Vaggie burst out in disbelief wondering how this moron could not realize how serious this was! While Andrealphus from the side giving a blink before smiling smugly wondering if he'd even need to bring in his own witness statements after all with this.

"Ah ah THEY started it...we just defended ourselves!" said Blitz "and we have him as witness of that!" he pointed at Lyle "Plus, considering it has been practically a year since we saw them, its more than obvious that the bitches upstairs did cared about it"

He missed how his two helpers and daughter flinched about that.

As Blitzo knew about and had even mentioned off hand of finding the Cherbus with those Dhork morons at some government base or something (he didn't really give a serious look through the portal) while he was on that apology tour. The rest of I.M.P had never really told him about their second fight with the Cherubs IN Hell or the equipment they were packing.

(Hazbin hotel)

"Umm on that he is right" said Lucifer "I have direct line with heaven that they can use to bother me anytime they want and I havent heard anything about Cherubs or Imps on Earth" he hummed and wrote a quick message to Charlie on his phone.

"So this going to be a problem?" Husker asked with a arched brow toward the King, "After all lot of people are thinking that we might be going to war with Heaven after Niffy knifed Adam in the back." He added with an another swig of his drink.

"Again..they havent said anything...and considering more or less this incident happened before extermination day then means either those three havent said anything or heaven doesnt care..bet more on the second" scoffed the king of hell. "And at this point dont think will matter anyways"

"Why's that?" Angel Dust asked with an arched brow, "I mean you'd think they'd exploit any sort of leverage they'd get over hell. Wouldn't they?" He added on with a thoughtful look.

"Because one: if what that imp is saying its true and they havent had another cherub encounter in a year means that incident is cold and closed, two: think heaven has other things to worry right now over a trio of cherubs and three: Just like us, heaven also has a non disclosure rule about heaven borns working on the living world, and the fact that sinner described them with wings, means someone up there could also be breaking the rules" he chuckled "and the last think heaven wants is for me to learn even heaven-borns are doing that" he said with a smirk.

While focusing back on the screen as the sinner wrapped up his frankly amusing story up to how he got flatten by a piano...ah that was always a classic

Also surprising how it happen more often than people would think.

(Back on the trial)

"Ummm..." Charlie hummed as she read the message her dad sent "Want you think of this Vaggie?" she asked hanging her girlfriend the phone for her to read.

Vaggie's eyes scanned through the message before giving a nod.

 "If heaven hasn't made a stink over it yet, it's probably because they don't want to admit to losing track of their own agents." she said with a shrug "That or they didnt know what they were doing" she added "cherubs are not exactly the main concern for the high spheres and they usually just deal with Winners"

"Well that's good news...I suppose." Charlie said with a slight unsure look as she couldn't help but think that sounded unfair to the Cherubs as a whole.

Yet another thing to worry it seems...but for now.

TAP-TAP

She tapped her trident calling for everyone´s attention.

"For now we will put a hold on this line of questioning," Charlie announced "However let it be clear we will be talking about it later AND we will add the holding of delicate information to your list of charges" She glared at Blitzo who gulped and nodded.

"Hehe tell me Vassago who are you trying to help again? me or Stolas and his Imp boyfriend?" Andrealphus mocked Vassago with laugh.

"Miserable pendejo como me gustaria golpear esa cara de estupido engreido!" the red bird cursed under his breath before turning to the ice bird "Oh you know me, I'm just trying to get to the truth!" Vassago said with a grin "And I think Mr. Lipton's story is quite...enlightening" 

"Pff so you said" Andrealphus mocked.

"So I said and so you will see" said Vassago

(Skip)

Next was a sinner with a fish/sea creature body.

"Like dude..I just went to that beach rally for some shots of angel dust and some shots with a sexy lady in bikini" it said with a older teen voice "I didnt expected a sexy goth to make moves on me nor ended up in hell because of that" he said before looking at where I.M.P. was..or more specifically..at Loona "and FWY if this what you always looks like...I still totally dig you" he said with a perverted smile.

Blitz growled.

"Eyes on your head you pervert or Im going to carve them out!!!" the imp yelled with fatherly fury.

While Loona gave a sigh face palming at Blitzo...or her dad going overprotective dad on them now of all times.

"Hey not my fault your daughter is a literal bitch" the sinner chuckled "although this means I can teach her...tricks"

That did it.

"You bastard IM GOING TO KILL YOU!" Blitz roared and tried to leap on the sinner only to be stopped by Moxxie, Millie, Stolas and Loona.

"It's not worth it...sir." Moxxie said with a grunt.

 "Oh it will be worth it...after I turn that fuckers skull into a coffee mug!" Blitzo roared out with rage.

The sins looked at this with..some amusement (Specially Bee and Mammon).

(Skip)

"I mean...god made honey badgers, it made platipuses..hell he made all Australia!" a sinner that looked like he was wearing a hazmat suit but with two glowing eyes on the mask was next "Where is written that he wont accept giving teeth to penguins?" he asked.

"Wait...THATS WHY THOSE THING WERE LIKE THAT!" Blitzo yelled out with Millie and Moxxie actually sharing his shock and anger.

 "WE ALMOST GOT EATEN ALIVE BY THOSE LITTLE MONSTERS!" Millie called out shaking her fist at the sinner.

The sinner rubbed his neck nervously.

"Well..they might or might not have been the product of trying to cross penguins and killer whales that might or might not have been commissioned for a winter soldier bioweapon program...that they might or might not have gotten a.... little out of hand"  said the hazmat sinner with a shrug.

"Noooo YOU THINK?!" Blitz yelled "the only good thing out that mission is that I could see why Mills here wanted Moxxie in the first place"

"SIR!!!" Moxxie yelled in shock while Millie giggled.

"Oh thats not the only reason, I assure you" she said with a mischievous grin looking at Moxxie who was blushing and trying to hide his face behind his hands.

"I mean would it have been so hard to tell us...THAT OUR TARGETS WERE FUCKING CRIMES AGAINST GOD AND NATURE!" Blitzo started off taking a deep breath seeming to calm down for a second before yelling out with a glare, "Those fucking assholes made some of Hell's wildlife look tame!"

"Ehh sorry, the non disclosure contract we signed also marked we had to keep silence even after death" said the sinner.

The room went quiet, even the sins couldn't argue with that.

(Skip)

"...I mean, how lucky I must have been?" a sinner that looked like a demon surfer wearing sunglasses said as he relaxed "This goth bitch came to me and I didnt even had to use my special candies to get her into an alley" he chuckled as I.M.P and Stolas had to hold back Blitzo again. "But when she pulled out that big ol' gun and next thing I knew I woke in an alley..well..here"

"Lucky" Asmodeus said his flames raising in anger "because if he had ended in my circle I would have use him as test subject for all eternity"

"I think that can be arrange later" Vaggie said also in anger.

As neither the fallen angel nor the Sin of Lust were exactly impressed with this sinner as shocking as living humans might find it, Asmodeus not exactly a big fan of people using others that were currently drug up to indulge their desires.

And whats making this sinner´s near future worst, was that both could tell Charlie wasnt comfortable at all with all and each word coming to her.

(Skip)

"I...umm...well..." next was a sinner with half his face looked like it blew up, glasses and dressed in a summer camp uniform "I mean...she was a sexy girl that wanted to sleep with me!" he cried "Me! no girl have wanted to sleep with me before! and if the price was helping her smug drugs and maybe kill some unwanted witness.." he scratched his head "who could say no that that?!"

"God dammit Barbie.." Blitzo groaned out face palming as Asmodeus actually nodded and gave the sinner a sympathetic look.

 "People can do crazy things for affection and pleasure." The Sin said as the Sinner gave a nod.

 "Yeah and hey!" he looked over to Blitzo, "Since she turned out to be your sister, do uh think you could swing her number for me...because i'm still interested if uh she is?" He questioned nervously.

CRACK!!

Next he knew was a piece of rock hitting him at great speed.

"Sir!!"

"Ugg its that a maybe?!" the Sinner asked.

Blitz had to be restrained..again.

(Skip)

"Like...I dont know..." a muscled sinner with a shark-like look with a tattoo "I mean..I was just having some beers, warming up to start taking off bikinis and have some..heheh beach fun..when suddenly I got choked to the point I had brain damage cause I can swear I saw a giant fish before getting shot on the head"

"Giant fish?" Charlie questioned with a blink as the I.M.P member gave a slight wince that was actually shared by Verosika from where they were watching Lust.

"As I said...must have drunk a bad beer cause before that, I think I saw a talking possum of all things" the sinner added.

The court room erupted into whispers and laughter at the absurdity of the claim, even the Sins and Goetia couldn't hold back a chuckle or two except for Andrealphus.

While Moxxie was torn between relief...and embarrassment as he groaned into his hands....drunk or not why the hell was he being mistaken as a possum for all things?!

(Lust)

Verosika let out a sigh of relief.

"Evaded that one boss" Tex said with a chuckled.

"Yeah but still a close call Tex." The succubus told Vortex while shaking her head, "As that fiasco could of really lead to our asses in the fryer." she added rubbing her face.

 "Hey at least your ex and the rest don't look ready to squeal." Vortex pointed out with an arched brow.

"Uggg and not sure if thats good or not" and she was being honest...she didnt know if Blitz was keeping quiet to actually protect her..or cause he wanted to use that info later.

Was it bad she was hopping was the latter?

Because honestly since Halloween and Blitz whole apology tour bullshit her feelings toward her ex had been....more complicated than ever to say the least. And seeing him on trial for his life hadn't exactly been helping matters either.

"Ugg Satan! why couldnt you still be an asshole I could hate instead of an asshole that i worry about!" the succubus groaned.

 "Because despite his screw ups he's still a good guy at the end of the day?" Vortex replied back answering her rhetorical question causing Verosika to shoot him a glare before groaning.

 "Urg...i'll worry about figuring out where I stand with the moron later...let's just focus on seeing if he gets out of this with his head attached."

The demoniac pop star said while picking up a beer from the counter and downing it.

(Back on the trial)

"...So yeah that guy and his bitches ruined a good meal, killed me, my stupid ex and my brats but..ehhhh what can I say?"  a tall, hourglass-built sinner said. she had red skin, long bushy purple hair, her left eye has black sclera with a pink iris and a slit pupil, while her right is an empty black socket with black blood dripping out of it;  black cloven hooves, a mouth with sharp teeth and dark red lips, and a pair of branch-like black horns with red accents protruding from her head "Honestly Hell just fits we me you know?" she giggled "not only i can eat anyone and no one bat an eye, but me and this bad bitch actually connected you know" she said giving a side hug at a slim sinner with light violet skin, a pointed tail and goat-like features such as horns and lavender-colored hooves. 

"Martha! dont use that language in front of the princess!" the other demoness scowled.

"Pff come on Mary dont be a prude" Martha grinned "we both know how vocal you can get"

The other demoness blushed with a groan as those at court arched brows.

 "I'm sorry.." Millie spoke up while raising her hand, "But uh...you know she was the one that hired us to kill you...right?" she questioned the first sinner only to get a snort.

 "Yeah I know and I was pissed at first." The sinner Martha the matriarch of the cannibal family of Satanist that almost killed them said with a eye roll, "but like I said other than that extermination crap I actually like it here in hell even made some new friends in Cannibal town" she said with a laugh and smirk, "And sure my bitch and I tried to wring each others neck when we first ran into each but well.." The woman gave a smirk, "Let's just say she beat both her husband and my own in the sack anyday of the week"

"Martha!!!" Mary Mayberry cried out in embarrassment.

 Charlie couldn't help but chuckle at the interaction. Despite the seriousness of the situation, she was happy those two found love like this.

Sure one of them was a cannibal and the other actually hired the imps to kill her after...and the reason for that was that the first one slept with the second´s husband and drove her to suicide.

But hey! she knew cannibals werent that bad. Alastor and Rosie were good examples of that...more the female overlord than the radio demon but still.

"Ugg yes yes all pretty and all" Mammon scoffed "but I already ran out of food again and Im getting bored so...any of this has any point?!"

"Ehem si la verdad su excelencia" said Vassago before addressing the court "has anyone noticed a common pattern here?" he asked.

"That clients and targets have the habit of having more issues than Blitzo?" Moxxie questioned with a slight groan rubbing his head...while also partially curious what happen to the cannibal husband and their kids if he really decided to leave his wife after ending up in hell...hopefully they were doing well...he still honestly felt a bit guilty about what happened there....however much the family might of had it coming.

"Hey!!" Blitz called feeling insulted "No! it means we are awesome, target given target taken care of 100% no fails!"

"Does that include taking credit when somebody else kills your target?" Martha asked from her position with a arched brow, "Because it was the pigs who killed my husband and brats not you all."she added with a slight smirk causing Blitzo to shoot a glare to a nervous looking Moxxie "though still think shooting a fucking missile was overkill cannibal satinist or not." the sinner added with a mutter because even by the standards of police brutality THAT was nuts.

"Hey! we were hire to kill you bitch! your family was a bonus!" Blitz called "Plus considering they were cannibals I bet someone you ate will paid us to get them anyways"

"Hey...thats..actually a good point" said Vaggie suddenly "Thats it! sinners...all the targets were sinners! every single one of them ended up down here!"

The room went silent as the realization hit them.

"All of them?" Exclaimed Charlie in surprise.

"Indeed princess" Vassago called "All of them, every target no exception has been a certificate sinner that once death ended up as part of our population"

At that murmurs rang out as Andrealphus frowned.

 "And?" He asked annoyance, "What point are you trying to prove other than humanity is scum?...something we ALL know by now." The goetia said with a sneer.

"Well," Vassago spoke up calmly, "it does raise the question of whether the I.M.P's actions were truly malicious or if they were simply...expediting the inevitable."

The court room murmured with this revelation, the demons and imps exchanging glances, some nodding in understanding while others remained skeptical. The sinners in the stand looked uncomfortable, their eyes darting around the room as if searching for a way out of this sudden twist in the narrative.

"Expediting the inevitable?" Satan leaned back in his throne, stroking his chin in thought. "That's a...unique perspective, prince Vassago." 

"Puede ser llamado de otra forma?" the red bird asked "All and every single soul these imps have targeted have been marked for damnation, they were already bound for hell, no?" he asked "we hav cannibals, people consumed by greed or lust, those that attempt playing god, those that throw away life for banal pleasures" he paused before addressing the sins "these are not the souls heaven would miss which explain why even when the accused fought against heaven-borns, those that rule behind the golden gates didnt retaliated nor raised their voice!"

The court was a canopy of whispers and murmurs as each of the attendants (and those watching it) processed the information just given.

"So, what you're saying," Mammon spoke up "Is that these Imps were acting as a...premature janitorial service for the afterlife?"

A few snickers echoed through the courtroom at his words, but the underlying tension remained. The sins and Goetia exchanged uncomfortable glances, the latter still trying to grasp the implications of what was being said. It was true that the souls Blitzo and his crew had taken were destined for hell, but that didn't make their actions any less illegal.

"It's a...thought-provoking argument," Satan mused, stroking his chin, "but it does not change the fact that these actions were carried out without the proper channels."

"No totalmente cierto su alteza" said Vassago "Sure a good majority of them could be considered...Illegal considering the use of a Goetia artifact to reach them, BUT...lets not forget they have been using a totally legal way of reaching Earth in the way of a crystal that our lord of Lust authorized them to use"

"He's not wrong there.." Asmodeus spoke up getting everyone attention "sure it took them a while but as it's been stated for the record they're traveling using legal means now." the sin of lust stated nodding his head.

"Umm true..although we will need to address those..ilegal months" said Charlie with a hum "But I still dont get it" she looked at Vassago "sure sounds like no innocent has been harm and those souls do sound they belong here but...what service you think they are doing?" she asked

"Thats simple princesa" said Vassago "Sinners might be a lot but the yearly exterminations have cost us plenty of souls, souls that are needed for our realms economy"

"And what does that have to do with them?!" Andrealphus spat, "They're not breeding more sinners!"

"But they are bringing more in" called the red bird "If the evidence is to be believed, it seems these Imps has quite the talent to get sinner souls down here. In time and maybe a bigger team and resources we could use them to re-populate the areas left empty by the exorcists" he looked at Charlie "its not secret that you worry about hell being over-populated su alteza" he bowed "but there could be a risk of underpopulation too, one that we dont know if could become an issue on itself, more now that we dont know if heaven plan to continue their yearly activities or worst, increase them like the first man did"

The room was silent again as the demon looked around with a serious expression.

After all, everyone in Hell even the upper class as it were in the Goetia and Sin have been wary or worried at what Heaven next move would be following the failed extermination and the death of the head exorcist who also happen to be the First Man Adam.

The radio silence they gave even in their official embassy just made quite a few demons more nervous, there was a reason that rumors of war on the horizon were starting to get out despite the Sins efforts to stamp them down.

The fact the first man dared attack the princess herself was something that worried many of the Goetias, as if not even the daughter of Lucifer was safe from heavenly spears what chances they had?

In their minds better have plenty of sinners to use as shield between angels and them.

"Well, if they are so good at what they do, then perhaps there is some merit to this argument," Beelzebub spoke up.

 "But we must consider the consequences of allowing such actions to go unchecked" said Leviathan´s right head "If we permit them to operate outside of the established order, it sets a dangerous precedent for all other inhabitants of hell to follow."

"Yawm...maybe what they need is simply have some..watchful eyes on them...all the time" Belphegor spoke with a yawn before going back to sleep.

"Thats..actually not a bad idea aunty" said Charlie with a smile.

The sin of Sloth smiled while she slept.

"do could have potential" said Vaggie "not sue if could be use in big scale but with this group only..." she hummed in thoguht.

"Actually...If may I" called Alastor "I think you also has something to win out of this in a more..personal matter, Charlie dear"

"Hmm what do you mean Alastor?" Charlie questioned with a confused expression that a few others shared, "Yeah as much as I appreciate the princess stepping in to give me a REAL trial." Blitzo spoke up with his hand rubbing his neck remembering the close call from earlier, "I.M.P ain't exactly in the business of redeeming sinners." he added with a snort.

Alastor gave a conspiracy smile.

"Are you sure?" he called before addressing Mary "you my dear...could you answer a question for me?"

The demoness looked at him with suspicion.

 "what is it?"

"You are happy now after connecting with this lady even after your...turbulent past" Alastor inquired, his smile growing wider as he observed the room "but...if you havent meet her...or could maybe the question still apply?" he hummed with a predatory look "what will you do?"

Mary blinked looking at him tin confusion.

"I...what?"

"Exactly what I ask my dear" the radio demon said "Your vengeance was fulfilled, the one you held responsible? death..so now..what? whats the next step? If you two havent connected...then what you planned to do with your eternity?"

That prompted Mary Mayberry to paused before slowly a frown formed.

 "I...honestly i'm...not really sure." she admitted with a sigh, "when I was alive teaching was my passion....but not sure if there's much use for those talents here in hell."

She..never really thought about it...all she did was..survive just like any other sinner. her main focus was the idea of make Martha paid for what she did and her not deserved fame.

Thats what made her go and hire I.M.P.

And after hearing they did it..she was...happy? Content? she supposed she should be relieved but then...nothing.

She spend plenty of days just...existing...it was just an accident she bumped into Martha one day and after a quite satisfactory fight and..ehem...a passionated night she found some meaning to her afterlife.

But what if she didnt bumped to Matha that day? what then? what..now?

"Indeed...education is not really a priority" said Alastor bringing her out her thoughts "but let me ask you...if you had gotten an...offering, of able to change your life, find new meaning to it and maybe a chance to exchange it for a more...celestial one...with the only condition being you having to make an effort a be...good...would you have took it?"

"I...well yes...I suppose I would of." Mary admitted with a blink, "Admittedly I would of been wary of it being a trick of some kind considering the rumors i've heard about how some of the Overlords take sinners souls." she added with a wary look at Alastor who merely just kept grinning at her, "but I likely would have eagerly looked into a prospect like that."

"Umm well..you would be happy to hear our princess´s enterprise is no trick, silly yes, but totally honest" the overlord said "and she do would accept you in her hotel with hopes on getting you into heaven" he added with a hum.

"Really?" Mary Mayberry asked with a blink.

 "Wait you mean that whole hotel for sinners isn't some kinda scam for dumb desperate suckers while Lucifer daughters plays at the classic wolf in sheep's clothing?" Martha asked next to her also with some genuine surprise leaking into her voice.

 "What? NO!" Charlie called out with wide eyes.

 "Wait is that...is that what some of the sinners think?!" She questioned out loud in shock used to the mocking her idea got but she never thought some sinners didn't join her hotel because they thought it was some kinda trap!

"Your dad...does kinda have a reputation hun...nevermind this being well...hell." Vaggie told her with a slight wince.

"But sinners should know better that put OUR Charlie´s goodwill in question" Satan said with heat in his tone.

heat that the other sinners shared looking at the two sinners almost wanting to show them how much of DEMONS they could be so they knew the difference between them and their "hell angel"

"In our defense...with all the stories about the anti christ...you don't exactly picture someone like the princess." Mary said with a nervous stutter prompting groans from the gathered Sins.

 "Urg not that bullshit propaganda again." Bee muttered out pinching the bridge of her nose.

 "Yeah seriously who the hell came up with that crap anyway?" Mammom asked with a frown.

"Bet it was Adam or any of the high spheres" hummed Satan.

"They are jealous they dont have someone as amazing as our Charlie" said Leviathan.

"Oh you guys stop" Charlie said with a embarrassed blush and giggle.

"No please, they are right" said the radio demon "but this prove what I was saying" Alastor exclaimed in dramatic tone "We have talked about the sinner victims..but not the sinners that hired the imp´s service" he said "those souls with grudges so so big, so rooted in their beings, that once they had their vengeance..they are left...empty" he declared "oh sure, some might finally find some peace, but they all are left with an afterlife without meaning, without purpose, without guidance" he turned to Charlie "souls that could be more open to be guided, that will want find that happiness, that..second chance"

At that Charlie suddenly let out a smile practically shaking in her seat and barely holding back a excited squeal as she started to see and even agree with the point Alastor was making.

Granted she kinda wished it involved less murder...but still a chance to help more sinners!

Her eyes sparkled with excitement.

"Oh my gosh, Alastor!" she called "that's brilliant!" she looked at the IMPs and sinners "You guys could totally help at the hotel!" she exclaimed "We help lost souls find their way in hell and if they do good enough, they could end up in heaven!"

This prompted I.M.P collectively to trade blinks and looks unsure of how to take that particular idea to say the least.

But seeing how happy the princess was and how that in turn seems to be making the sins less "we are going to murder you"

"I..we..sure...we will help in all you need...your highness" Blitzo said with a mix of shock and hope.

They might be able to get out of this one unscratched after all.

"Moxxie here is a sucker for..compassion..and family..and all that jazz" the head Imp added.

"Ah yes.." Moxxie at that gave a cough, "While he could of phrased it better I must admit I'm all for giving a helping hand to those in need." He said with his best smile as Millie giggled kissing his cheek while Loona rolled her eyes.

However the good mood was interrupted by Andrealphus who gave a dark scowl at the "happy moment" before deciding to speak up.

"Whether everyone they killed ended up in hell or heaven it doesn't matter." he stated sending Vassago a scowl, "And im sorry to ruin your plans princess" he added "but you dont want anything to do with them" he gave them a smile that tensed I.M.P " after all, They recklessly put the law imposed by hell and heaven to keep humanity ignorant of the after life true nature at risk!"

His words made everyone turn to him. Some looked confuse, some looked in angy or shock.

"Explain!" yelled Satan, his eyes ablaze with fury. The room grew tense again, the whispers turning into a roar as everyone waited for Andrealphus' response.

"With pleasure" the icy goetia exclaimed as the doors to the hall opened and a dozen sinners dressed in suits entered.

"Oh...crumbs." Moxxie whispered out as he and the rest of I.M.P eyes widen because though these were sinners they could recognize those suit uniforms quite well.

"Dammit! Not these morons!" Blitzo groaned out face palming realizing they were likely about take a lot of heat while Stolas himself looked quite nervous something Vassago noticed.

"Stolas what's going on?" He question in a low whisper but not low enough as Andrealphus called out-

"What's going on is that these foolish Imps allowed themselves to be captured by humans! And forced Stolas to step in to save his sex toy!"

The icy goetia called out with his tone filled with smug victory.

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The hall was silenced in that moment.

"Im sorry..." Satan started his form shifting and growing "did you just say...they were caught..by HUMANS!" he roared.

With even the other Sins looking upset and worried at this revelation as Charlie and Vaggie traded looks of concern, Alastor arched a brow, and the Goetia whispered amongst themselves.

"Indeed I did" called Andrealphus "and these sinners are the witnesses of the act" he turned to them "present yourselves to the Sins and the princess of hell!"

The sinners, though obviously nervous and scared at first, straightened their postures as they looked at the Sins and Charlie.

Then paused...and some snickered

"Something funny?" Mammon asked with an arched eyebrow

"Pff sorry but we've heard a lot about you," said one of them, a man with a greasy comb-over and a smarmy smile that was at odds with his trembling hands, "but we didn't expect you to look like you're about to join a circus."

The room grew quieter, the whispers of the demons and imps turning into a murmur of confusion and surprise at the audacity of the sinners. The sins themselves remained stoic, their expressions unchanged, but their eyes spoke volumes of the fury brewing within.

"Excuse me?" the greed lord exclaimed.

"I mean..you who are you suppose to be?" a female agent asked.

"Im Mammon!" 

"The Sin of Greed?" another sinner asked "I mean you are fat..but you look more like a clown than a demon"

Beelzebub couldnt help but snicker.

"Hey!" Charlie exclaimed "I will let you know Uncle M is handsome in his own way!"

"And you are?" another sinner asked.

"Charlie Morningstar"

"Morningstar? as in Lucifer Morningstar, the devil?" the same sinner asked in disbelief.

"Yes he is my dad" Charlie answered.

"You are suppose to be the anti-christ?" another sinner asked "but you look more like a silly doll"

Charlie at that frowned and the comment that came out next from their recorder didn't exactly help.

"I know! She's just so adorable and looks like my favorite doll when I was alive!"

Emberlynn said with a little giggle as she continue to keep track of and record everything...with her own little touch of course.

"Hahaha if thats the anti-christ then humanity really doesnt have anything to worry about" another sinner mocked.

The sins frowned, all and each looking ready to dismember this irreverent group of humans into a hundred pieces for their disrespect. 

(Hazbin hotel)

"Oh they want something biblical accurate huh?" Lucifer said as his horns grew alongside his tail and his eyes turned red in anger "Well, maybe should go there and show them what happens when you mess with my kid." He added his tone turning beast-like.

Prompting nervous looks from Angel Dust and Husk while Niffty who was sweeping near by gave a confused blink of her eye.

"What's wrong with calling Charlie a doll? Isn't that what she is?" she asked with a frown.

Husk´s hand covered her mouth.

"One, its not the time for those comments" the cat said looking at the angry Lucifer "and two they are saying it in a dis-respective way Niffty" Husk whispered to the maid.

"Oooh." Niffy said with a nod before frowning, "Well that's just dumb." she stated bluntly prompting Angel Dust to snort.

 "Yeah I don't think these guys are the sharpest knives in the draw Nif." The sinner pointed out because considering they were mocking Sins straight toe their face than the daughter of the Big L himself...these guys were either gutsy...or complete morons of the highest order.

(At the trial)

Well no matter what..the sins had enough of them mocking their niece.

ALL of them stood up shifting into their full forms in anger.

"YOU BETTER GIVE US A GOOD REASON TO NOT OBLITERATE THE LOT OF YOU FOR INSULTING THE PRINCESS!" Beelzebub roared, her wings unfurling.

"AND YOU WITH THEM GOETIA!" Satan roared now as a full mighty dragon.

The room was in a full panic now, the sinners didn't know if they should run, apologize or just piss themselves.

With Andrealphus hardly any better wondering why his best trump card against Stolas and that Imp had to be such FOOLS! What kinda death wish did they have to mock the Sins and the Princess...TO THEIR FACE!

There was a reason he preferred doing as such behind closed doors thank you very much!

FLOASH!!!

SCREEEEECH!!!!

A pillar of fire erupted from the top of the jury box accompanied by a beast-like screech.

Everyone turned to it so see the shadow of Charlie now featuring long red horns, a demon tail and red eyes  glowing in anger.

"Thats enough!!" she yelled with her voice carrying an demonic echo.

The sins took a breath and relaxed returning to a more tamed state as the princess of hell dispelled the fire.

"Aunts, Uncles...thanks for defending me but let's keep it cool." Charlie said with a calm yet angry tone "We can...Talk with these sinners later but now we need to solve the issue at hand" she didnt mind being mocked at (she was used to it) but she wont allow anyone mock her family! 

"Indeed and may I give my humble apologies for the.... suicidal idiocy of my witnesses." Andrealphus stated speaking up while bowing at the waist his face hiding a sneer of contempt.

A growl made him shiver as Satan´s face approached him.

"Dont get comfortable Andrealphus" the lord of wrath exclaimed "the princes said we can talk with you and your lot LATER" he said with a smile that made the icy goetia gulp...more as the other sins had one similar "what info they have to tell us will only tell us how long we will TALK once all is over"

"Ah yes.." Andrealphus gave a slight gulp, "Well for starters these morons (with the exception of the hellhound apparently) during all their time on Earth operating without human disguises!" The goetia exclaimed gesturing over to the imps, "Naturally this eventually reached certain eyes and ears such as the organization my witnesses belonged to at the time." he added with a dark smug smirk.

Everyone looked over to I.M.P confused and shocked.

"Two of them where eventually captured, interrogated, any hellish weapon in their hands set to study and the only reason why they are here..." continued the icy Goetia "is because Stolas broke law and he himself went to the human world, unsummoned I might add, and use his own power to kill humans to free the Imps!"

At that whispers broke out in the courtroom with mixed looks being thrown the way of I.M.P and Stolas and not many of them looked amused to say the least.

Satan narrowed his eyes and raised a hand.

Immediately under of the sinner that lead the group (a bearded male sinner with a thick mustache and holding a kusarigama) the stone broke and raised up until he was seeing the sin of wrath to the face.

"Is this true?!" Satan asked with a growl.

The room was silent except for the crackling of the fire as the sinners looked at each other nervously.

"It..is.." the sinner gulped at the great dragon "Our...organization specializes in tracking and capturing supernatural entities...specially demons..." he admitted "When we found out that these imps were operating openly, we had to intervene"

This prompted a low growl from Satan his eyes glowing with his Sin of Wrath as he moved his gaze over to the pale look I.M.P and Stolas.

 "So is there anything ELSE you've been trying to hide from us?" Satan growled out his tone making it quite clear he was pissed. "Using a goetia book with permission or not, encountering and fighting against agents of heaven, and NOW not only blatant exposure of your true nature but allowing yourselves to be captured by a HUMAN ORGANIZATION!"

Fire erupted around the dragon as his fury grew.

 "You dare lie in the presence of the Sins and the Daughter of Hell?" He bellowed, the heat from his flaming breath causing the man's hair to smolder. The sinner's eyes went wide with terror as he realized his mistake. "The truth, NOW!"

I.M.P. and Stolas flinched at the rage of the lord of Wrath.

But, Once again, Blitzo decided to take the bullet.

"Alright, alright" he called as he approached "Look, we didnt knew we were being followed until they tried to captured us" he glanced over his fam who nodded "It was a mistake, and we got sloppy, but it was a mistake of our past! We've learned from it!"

"And my father took a big risk too!" yelled Loona "the moment he saw they were discovered, the moment he ordered the portal to be closed no matter if wasnt able to cross over!" she was visibly upset "He knew already he was busted, but he wont risk hellish exposure to the humans!"

"Than I suppose all the members of this organization have been killed, and every last shred of evidence they had destroyed?!" Satan demanded with a growl not missing the group flinch at that,

"uh well...you know considering how those kinda of people are thought of as kooks hehe funny word...I didn't see the need to deal with the rest of the vermin." Stolas spoke up nervously with a strained a laugh.

This seems to get Satan even angrier...if that was possible.

"So not only had you decided to enter the Earth realm in an illegal way but you also FAILED to make sure ALL AND ANYONE that could potentially have info about hell was disposed?!!!" Satan roared his voice echoing through hell itself.

"Ah yes....but.." Stolas flinched back with a nervous gulp, "I'm sure that after the scare I gave them the survivors wouldn't want anything to do with the supernatural.." He explained with a nervous grin, "isn't that right...Blitzo?" he added on but trailed off when he saw the look on the imps face.

 "Uhh funny story.." Blitzo gave a forced laugh while rubbing the back of his neck, "you remember my apology tour and those Cherubs that were brought up earlier."

He said with a strained grin believing that with Satan temper as it was trying to hide this information would only end really badly for everyone.

And at their looks he explained the one stop he made for a not sorry letter.

"WHAT?!"

Was a cry shared by all the sins, I.M.P. Goetias and hell itself.

"Humans...and Cherubs...working together?!" Asmodeus exclaimed with a look of utter disbelief.

"That..that cant be" Vaggie exclaimed "That certainly must be against the rules!"

"And i'm afraid it gets worse.." Moxxie decided to follow Blitzo lead and be honest.

 "Mox?" Prompting Blitzo to give him a confused look.

 "It was the night of your big date with Stolas...you know when you two broke up.." Millie said gently as she could while giving a wince.

 "And well you weren't in a state to hear about it at first...and when you finally started getting your head on straight we didn't want to make you stress out." Loona added in with her own frown.

"Stress out about what?" Blitzo asked with a blink at that the other two imps and Loona explained the fight they had with the Cherubs IN hell as well as the equipment they were packing.

"In retrospect we probably should of killed or captured them for interrogation instead of chunking them through that portal." Moxxie concluded rubbing his face with a grimace as he knew that no one was going to like this information one bit.

And he was right.

"HEAVEN-BORNS...IN HELL!!!" Satan roared in full form before breathing fire onto the accused.

FLOASH!!

"UNCLE SATAN!" Charlie yelled leaping out her seat and landing on the dragon´s head with force causing him stop immediately.

"Well that was close" Alastor said from one of the watcher boxes alongside I.M.P. and Stolas as he was able to get them out the range of fire using his shadows.

"Okay for the record I didn't know about them being in hell part!" Blitzo called out wide eyed and pale from how close that call was, "I knew about the cherubs and I knew from that fuck up in Mexico those agents were still being pains in my ass, but didn't know they had a way to get into hell!"

Meanwhile Charlie was scolding Satan.

"Uncle Satan, calm down!" Charlie's voice was firm and commanding, yet held an underlying concern that only family could muster. "You're not helping the situation by reacting like this!"

"she is right" said Yogirt trying to help calm down the dragon. "deep breaths Satan...deep breaths"

"HOW can I calm down when heaven borns violated our borders!?" Satan bellowed, his scales rattling with his fury. However, Charlie's voice remained calm, her eyes never leaving his.

"I know uncle Satan, this is something serious and Im also worry about it" she said. And she was being honest. 

Cherubs in her home? attacking her subjects?! she had quite the chosen words to tell Sera if she sees her again.

"But attacking like that wont help anything, If anything we should be thankful we learned about it" said the princess of hell.

"Yeah but what the fuck are we going to do about it Charlie?" Spoke out Mammon with a worried frown, "Because from the sounds of it the cats out of the bag and this sounds too big to cover up now." He added with a grimace as Levithan gave a nod beside him.

 "He's right by now the humans have likely presented proof of hell and heaven to their superiors and other members of governments across the globe." The sin of envy heads said sharing a worried glance between them, "Even if we send agents to kill them now, there might be no putting the lid back on this can of worms."

"And that's not even going into the fact not only do they somehow have a way to access hell, but those Cherubs could have told them anything in exchange for those toys they used to try to settle their grudge." Bee added in with her own worried grimace she liked Loona and her pops but this wasn't something she could ignore or take lightly as a Sin.

 "Urg...such a mess...how am I going to get any sleep now?" Whined out her Belphegor with a grimace.

Charlie frowned.

"First..we are going to finish wrap things here" she said "then we ALL are going to see my dad" she added "and by all I mean you too!" she added looking at the Sinners that managed to evade the attack by a hair "And then we will go get some answers"

She wont say it out loud, but after her own trial she had a bone to pick with heaven and how they acted.

Now learning someone from there was actively working with humans to attack her home? That was something she couldn't ignore and she was going to get answers one way or another.

At her statement the sinners from DHORKS traded nervous looks before one spoke up, "In our own and our former colleagues defense." The man said with a slight cough, "You can't expect us to ignore hostile foreign elements especially demons when we have confirmed record of their kills and personal experience with how dangerous they are."

He added giving the group of I.M.P and Stolas a dirty look that was returned with some middle fingers shot his way.

"Bitch please!" called Blitzo "dont get so high and mighty with us..or are you forgetting WHERE you are?" he asked "Bet you and your organization had plenty of hidden skeletons for you all to end up here"

At that however the sinner just gave Blitzo a look like he was a bigger idiot than he thought.

 "We worked for the government." He stated slowly as if talking to a child, "And every government and government organization has skeletons." he added with a shrug.

 "Man's not wrong there.." Alastor added with a shrug and smirk, "If there's a government that isn't corrupt at some level, then I certainly haven't heard of it~" He added with a laugh shared by an audience laugh emitting from his cane.

"Enough!" Satan called as he helped Charlie back to her seat "the princess is right...we will finish this trial and then..." he growled "we will address the other issues" he looked at I.M.P. "But this new evidence certainly will be taken into account"

"As it should my lord!" Andrealphus agreed sending a mocking smirk to Stolas, "I believe this recklessness and the mess it's lead to deserves nothing but the highest order of punishment!" He said with a wide sadistic grin, "After all.." He let out a chuckle glancing up at Charlie, "What kinda example would be made if your subjects believe they can get away with breaking hell highest laws with no consequences but a slap on the wrist."

This action however got him a murderous look from all sins.

"Gulp..that is..just my...personal opinion.." he quickly added.

"Noted" said Charlie before signing "Ok...Everyone but Sins and recorder please wait outside while we deliberate" she ordered "Vaggie, Alastor...guard the door please"

"But of course my dear" Alastor said with a amused chuckle while Vaggie gave her girlfriend a concerned look.

 "Just do what you feel is best okay Charlie." she encouraged giving her girlfriend one quick kiss on the cheek before moving to follow the order leaving behind a blushing Charlie and teasing looks from the Sins.

"you know...my offer for tips is still open" said Asmodeus in sing-like tone.

"And if you need a place for dates I know the best places money can buy" said Mammon.

"Oh please!" called Beelzebub "If Charlie needs a place to show that angel ALL her moves nothing like MY circle"

"Or maybe a nice beach experience is better" said one of the heads of Leviathan.

"think about this...she in a bikini" added the other head.

"I could offer some really soft and resistant beds for you two to use" added Belphegor with a wink.

"Please stop!" Charlie whined out hiding her face in her hands in embarrassment as they were left alone in the throne room.

 "Indeed we can discuss Charlies love life...later." Satan spoke up with a frown and he did mean later. 

After all he had to make sure this Vaggie was worthy of Charlie.

"Right now.." He gave a low growl addressing his fellow Sins and niece, "we have a bigger mess that we need to address." Satan said his eyes narrowing still shock and furious at what this debacle of a trial had revealed.

And even more pissed at himself because if Charlie hadn't stepped in then the imp´s head would of simply rolled and they would of remained ignorant to all of this!

Cherubs working with humans!

Humans having a way to access hell!

HEAVEN BORN VIOLATING THEIR BORDERS AND ATTACKING THEIR PEOPLE!

Right now he was half ready of declaring war (while half wanting go kick Lucifer´s ass for letting the kingdom fall down like this).

"We have a lot to discuss and plan" said Charlie "but lets start with the small stuff first..." she added "Prince Stolas and Blitz the imp...what to do with them?"

The sins exchanged looks and the discussion started.

(Outside the hall)

The doors closed and Vaggie (wings spread and holding her spear) alongside Alastor (simply smiling in teasing/predatory way) station themselves on each side; watching at the crowd of Goetias, sinners and the Imps.

"Well..this it is fam..." said Blitz looking at the doors "Now..I want you to promise that if my head roll you..."

He couldnt end as suddenly Loona was...hugging him?!

"Dont you even dare end that sentence dad!" Loona exclaimed with a mix of fear and anger, her tail lashing the ground behind her "We're gonna get through this!" she added with a fiery determination in her eyes, alongside some tears "we will go home, you will have an ego trip for surviving this, you will act as you own the place while embarrassing me everyday until something else calls your attention..you hear me!"

At this Blitzo eyes watered and he gave Loona a touched happy smile.

 "Sniff...thanks Loona...I.." he sniffed a bit wiping his eyes, "i'm glad you...have that much faith in me...but.." he grimaced with a sigh, "even with Princess as the judge...things are NOT looking good for me here." he said with a grimace.

 "For either of us Blitzo." Stolas agreed with a sigh from where he was standing both of them easily recalling Satan anger.

Moxxie nodded with a grim expression.

 "We're all in the hot seat here...I just hope she can get through to them."

"She is the princess but she still needs to follow the law" said Millie gabbing he husband´s hand and putting her head on his shoulder looking for comfort.

"Quizas pequeña" said Vassago as he approached the group "but we also gave some counterargument that could give us some points in favor" he sighed "But those last witnesses that miserable pulled out really hit us hard"

"why thank you Vassago" Andrealphus exclaimed as he walked towards them as if he just was cowned king "After all it was my duty to ensure such travesty against our law was punished"

"Oh tu realmente quieres morir" Vassago growled. 

"go suck the dick of that cowboy you have as your bitch!" Blitz yelled at the icy goetia.

"Ah yes that reminds me...i'll need to have words with that sell out imp later." Anrealphus however appeared quite unbothered by the insult seeming too over the moon to care, "But anyways I want to assure you Stolas when you're facing the executioner axe for allowing all of this to happen." he shot a mocking smirk at his former brother in law who scowled at him, "your daughter will be safe and sound with her mother~" He added giving off a little laugh, "you know the parent who isn't a deviant piece of shit who's action allowed heaven born to trespass on our borders and humanity to learn of hell" Andrealphus added with a growing laugh, "And I must say kudos...I knew you and your sex toy were fuck ups. But i never imagine anyone could fuck up THIS BAD!" He called out before laughing as if he had told the worlds funniest joke.

Stolas growled as his form turned shadow like.

"You let my daughter out of this!!" he yelled looking ready to murder the ice bird.

If he was going to die..well better take advantage and end this bastard!

"Now come now Stolas I as a concerned uncle merely want to ensure her wellbeing is taken care of" Andrealphus added mockingly.

"Oh fuck you and your 'concern' you've never cared about anything that didn't involve you or your own ambitions!" Stolas spat out with all the venom he could muster.

"Not true! I care about plenty of things.." Andrealphus with an affronted look.

"Yeah like what? The temperature of your ice cream?" Moxxie quipped, unable to hold his tongue.

"Nahhh bet it starts with fuck and ends with sister" Blitz added.

At that Andrealphus amused expression died as he glared at the impudent imps.

"You dare speak to me like that?!" He exclaimed his eyes burning with fury.

"And be thankful I dont have my gun right now bitch!" Blitz called back. "Because then I will show you how good I am at what i do!"

"You...lowly disgusting creatures.." the icy Goetia form glowed with power as frost formed around his body, "Do you know who you're SPEAKING TO?!"

"Yeah, we do," Millie retorted with anger "The biggest prick here, that's who."

"And someone we would kill FOR FREE!" added Loona growling at the icy Goetia.

"Oh I invite you to TRY!" Andrealphus bellowed out sending out a icy gust of wind that froze the surrounding room as his form glowed with power.

"I gladly accept that invite!" Stolas called his form becoming a shadow bird with red eyes while I.M.P. looked ready to fight barehanded.

Goetias and other demons took a step back giving them space to fight (Except Vassago who remained next to Stolas also calling his own power becoming a fiery bird)

"NO ONE IS TAKING ANY INVITATION!" yelled Vaggie taking her spear in hand "You lot, break it up!" the fallen angel declared.

"Unless you want us to break it up" added Alastor "before letting the princess and Sins know whats happening" his own form becoming more demonic and more static to sound as his power grew "Because I doubt they'll take kindly to a brawl outside their council room" he warned with a smug smirk.

At that silence stood with some of the crowd looking nervous at the radio demons words. Though Stolas and Andrealphus kept their glare on each other for several moments before powering down, 

"Very well.." Andrealphus spat out with a dark scowl."I wouldn't want you to get off easy by avoiding your rightful punishment do to dying at my hands anyway." he added with a scoff as he shot Stolas a dark look. "Now if you will excuse me..." He turned around walking away with his head held high, his cape fluttering behind him leaving behind a trail of ice shards. "I better go inform my sister to prepare my niece for the funeral of her ex-father"

"Oh please, go bother someone else with your shit!" called Blitz.

However the only response from the goetia was a middle finger without looking back-

 "Fuck what a fucking prick...and his sister is actually even worse?!" Blitzo exclaimed out shaking his head with a dark look

"but for what you have said, Im glad I've never had to deal with her directly," murmured the leader of I.M.P. in annoyance, before adding with a pause, "Well outside of her screeching during the few times I ran into her on the way out while telling her I fucked her husband" he added with a little laugh, "Four times actually"

"Hahaha yes I remember that day...happiest memory I have" laughed Stolas.

Blitzo smiled and laughed.

"Ha indeed" the Imp said "Honesty Stolas, you Goetias really need a check up if they thought someone like you deserved a bitch like her"

At that Stolas gave a sigh.

 "to be fair the marriage arrangement was made when Stella and I were but children." He said before giving a pause, "The day I was informed was actually the first day I met you after seeing that wonderful performance you put on at that circus."

He added with a little laugh missing the way Blitzo suddenly froze.

The imp looked at his former lover with wide eyes as the memory rushed back to him.

"Th...That's right..." he murmured looking lost in thought "I had forgotten about that...it seems like a lifetime ago" he said with a sad smile. "You know...I never said this before but...that was the first time I was chosen over Frizz by..well..anyone...fo anything" he scratched his head "I...nerve said thank you..for that.."

"Believe me...that short time you gave me with you...giving me a taste of what real friendship was like...it was enough Blitzo." Stolas told him softly with a smile.

The imp gulped.

"I...well..sorry I ruined everything..." he finally said the words he wanted to said months ago "I...sigh..I suppose even I thought an Imp like me didnt had other options but be...you know...of use for a goetia" he sighed. "Even to one as...good and caring as you were"

Stolas looked at the imp, his expression a mix of sadness and regret.

 "You never ruined anything, Blitzo. You were always more than just 'of use' to me." He took a deep breath, his eyes flickering with a hint of the love he once felt for the imp. "You gave me hope, a glimpse of what true companionship could be like. And for that, I will always be grateful." he also sighed "I also ruined things in my own way. I never should have pushed you like I did." In a way he behaved just like any Goetia would, pushing his own thoughts and needs over others, using his tittle and position to get what he wanted (because yes, using the book as leverage to 'threat' Blitz into 'submission' counted) not caring about the damage he could leave behind...And by Satan, using that pet name even knowing 'pet' was basically a derogatory term for Imps was another one.

"Heh guess in a way we both fucked up huh?" Blitzo said with a sigh shaking his head, "no wonder we couldn't get enough of each other" He added with a weak joking grin.

"Well I guess we had to learn the hard way, didn't we?" Stolas returned the smile, though it was clear the weight of his words remained "But...I truly believe things happen for a reason. If not for that...I wouldn't have Octavia. And I wouldn't change that for the world." as much as he hates his ex-wife, his little owlette was worth the pain "And...well..if we get out of this alive...I.." Stolas coughed "I wouldnt mind be able to call you...a friend...umm if you want..."

"Heh..friend huh...I think i'd like that Stolas...thanks." Blitzo said back with a slight cough and a small genuine smile....before throwing a smirk to Goetia, "Of course if you want to throw in some friend with benefits to that deal I wouldn't be against it" He added prompting Stolas to flush but actually let out a snort of amusement.

"Ohh you rascal imp..you are incorrigible" laughed the goetia.

Close by Vassago and I.M.P looked at the scene.

"Esos dos son tal para cual" said the red Goetia "No habia visto reir a Stolas asi en mucho tiempo" He added with a nod as he looked at the two.

"Yes...Dad did missed him and bet Stolas did too" said Loona with a smile.

"Maybe we could help them reconnect" said Millie.

"I think...they can take care of that on their own" said Moxxie hugging her wife "I just hope there is an after for them"

"It's all in the hands of the Princess and the Sins now i'm afraid." Vassago said with a sigh looking toward the closed doors hoping the verdict would be a merciful one.

Chapter Text

(Hell)

Meanwhile, the Goetias and accused werent the only ones waiting for the verdict.

Across hell, demons of all classes and sinners alike held their breath, waiting for the outcome of the trial that was about to unfold. The whispers grew louder as the tension mounted, and even the most stoic of beings couldn't help but exchange nervous glances. The mere thought of the impudence of the I.M.P. trio had sent shockwaves throughout the realm, and now the fate of an imp and a Goetia prince was in the hands of the most powerful beings in hell.

In the V´s tower, Velvette´s fingers moved at great speed on her phone as she scrolled through any forum or discussion chat created to speak about the trial and the imp who had apparently gone against all hell´s rules and who´s fate was being decided right now.

The overlord of social media could feel her power actually increasing with each new post, each chat, each comment about the imp and his misadventures. She had to admit, it was quite a show, and she had never seen hell so invested in something that didn't involve a new torture device or celebrity scandal. She leaned back in her throne, sipping her hot cinnamon tea. The irony was not lost on her; she was the demon of vanity, yet here she was, sipping something that was the epitome of 'basic bitch'. But it was soothing, and she needed that right now.

Meanwhile Valentino was able to convince Vox from "joining the trial" and instead pointed him into taking advantage of the pause before the verdict to milk the people´s interest as much as he could.

The overlord of TV was able to...partially take back control of the signals in Pride and was already transmitting his own news/talk-show, the "Vox Populi" where he was giving his own...slanted...view of the events, while taking calls from hell's inhabitants.

"Last minute in people" Vox said from the TV "The sins and our local princess have lock themselves and are delivering the final judgment" the camera zoomed to the doors of the council room. "This is the moment everyone's been waiting for! The fate of the infamous Blitzo and his IMP cohorts! Will they burn or will they be set free?" he called "and what about the fate reserved to the now infamous Goetia Prince Stolas?!" He leaned closer to the camera, "Stay tuned folks, because once they come out, you will be the first to know!" He gave a dramatic gesture with his hand before the channel changed now showing Vox on the street.

"we here asking people their opinion about the trial and what they think the verdict should be!" Vox shouted over the cacophony of the hellish streets, a microphone in hand as he approached various demons and sinners, each eager to share their two cents.

"Heh I got to give those imps and their pet credit they got balls." Spoke a sinner biker who's skull was on fire, "I mean going screw the rules to this point...respect." The biker said solemnly with a nod.

"Bet Satan is fuming!" called a young demoness with a lollipop "I wanna be there when he finds out!"

"Yeah, like he'll let anyone live to tell the tale" responded a grinning male demon with a set of mismatched horns.

Another sinner, a lanky soul with a smoking cigarette in his mouth, chuckled darkly. 

"They've got guts, I'll give 'em that. But crossing the Goetias? They're toast. Literally."

The sinner's words echoed the sentiments of many in the fiery streets of hell as they gathered around makeshift TV screens, their eyes glued to the drama unfolding within the council chamber. The whispers grew to murmurs, the murmurs to shouts, as they debated the fate of Blitzo and his comrades. Some cheered for the underdogs, admiring their audacity to stand against the established order, while others clucked their tongues, certain that the imp's actions were doomed to be punished with the most exquisite torments hell had to offer.

"Hehehe I will say, anyone that dare talk and challenge those old fossils like that has my respect" a cyclops sinner known as Cherry bomb said as she sat on a tattoo parlor "I mean...all my respect to Charlie but Im cheering for the underdogs here!" 

The tattoo maker finished showing the image of a black cobra snake with a top hat on her arm.

The image changed to Cannibal town.

"Crazy Imps!" and old lady with a grey fox pelt called to the camera "I say let them go! They got style! And that Striker, he's got a nice ass!"

"Personally I hope that one Imp and his wife get out of this." Said a cannibal man with two children standing by his foot, "Fella actually tried to let me and my kids go...not his fault the police brought out military hard ware for some reason...seriously just what the fuck was the deal with that." the man muttered out loud with a frown.

The image now changed to Imp city.

"I said it was time someone told those assholes of the nobility that we're not just fodder for their games!" a young imp shouted to the camera with a rebellious glint in his eye.

"GO BLITZ!!" Another came in yelling ripping his shirt to show those words painted on his body.

Cut to a more older Imp.

"I mean..I kinda get what he is doing but...I dont know..challenge the hierarchy, It cant let to good things"

"Well, it depends on the outcome, if it makes things better, then sure, if not, then..." the other imp shrugged.

Next image was a grizzly looking hellhound pushing a wheel barrel of weapons wearing army camo and an eye patch.

"I always fucking knew those rats with wings wouldn't be satisfied with just sinners oh no! Now that fucking Cherbus of all things launched a attack against hell we need to load up and get ready for war!"

Cut to a female succubus leaning against a light post.

"I'm honestly worried how those morons fuck up will affect travel to Earth. I mean do you think my kind just goes up there to drink and fuck? " They asked with a scowl before pausing, "Okay admittedly we kinda do but not just that our jobs depend on Earth travel!"

(Cut)

A rather tall, slim and red-skinned imp with large curly horns colored black with thin white stripes and a heart-shaped skull symbol on the center of her forehead (crossed with a white X) scoffed at the camera.

"What do I think about the trial? nothing thats what!" she yelled in anger "I dont care about Blitz and if he loses his head better for me!" she roared "I mean I warned that moron for years since we were kids he was going to fuck up to the point there was no going back! And guess what HE DID!" The female imp yelled out angrily. "Only not even I would predict it would be THIS bad!!!"

"Well, let's wait and see," Vox said with a dramatic flair, "but it seems like opinions are divided!" The camera cut back to the studio where Vox sat, surrounded by screens displaying various scenes from the trial, as well as live feeds of hell's inhabitants watching and reacting. "Back to you, Vox!"

The channel changed into what looked like an infomercial.

"Hello Im Vox CEO of Vox industries" said the charismatic demon, dressed in a flashy red suit with a matching tie and a shiny smile that would put a used car salesman to shame. "But you know whats better than waiting for the judgment?! Spending money of course!" He said as a background of hellish commercials played on loop. "and what better way to spend your money than in making sure no rouge angel can ruin your day!" He called holding up a bottle of something that looked suspiciously like holy water but with a "not" crossed over the word holy "Introducing Not-Holy Water™️! Just one spritz and any angelic presence will leave faster than your dignity when you're in front of the seven deadly sins!" He exclaimed "And because we know you're all worried about the aftermath of this trial and the impending doom that is sure to follow we got you covered!"

"Hehe and like always the suckers are eating it up" Velvette mused with an amused snort at Vox product pitch.

However among the public opinion there was one slowly growing concern that was known thanks to the trial.

Heaven-borns attacking hellborns...in hell..with the help of humans.

It was a plot twist nobody had seen coming.

The victory over Adam and the exterminators was still flesh in Hell´s collective mind. A success no one saw coming.

Yet Exterminations were a yearly event that more or less was used too. But it was something programmed, something one could prepare for.

Heaven borns having humans, apparently, being able to open portals from Earth to hell whenever they wanted was new and, being honest with herself, a tad worrying.

To the point even the strongest Overlords were on edge to say the least.

"I must say this trial has certainly lead to revelations of most concerning nature." Zestial stated as he sipped from a cup of tea while glancing over the table to his long time friend Carmilla Carmine.

"Concerning is an understatement old friend." The female overlord said with a sigh shaking her head, "my own actions slaying that angel, sharing the knowledge it's their own weapons and steel that kills them, the battle at the princess hotel leading to the deaths of not only exorcists but the first man himself, and now this!" she scowled with a contemplating look, "it seems that things are just continuing to escalate at an alarming rate we can't ignore."

"Ummm" the oldest overlord hummed "Heaven and hell has been at odds since the start of creation, we all knew one day we would reach armageddon" he said with a hum "perhaps these are but signals that announce the approaching hour when the trumpets sound announcing the final battle"

"It does seem like it was inevitable doesn't it." Carmilla agreed softly with a frown sighing, "but i'm not sure if it's a war we can win...much less are prepared for" she added shaking her head.

"Umm the old texts say no...but...none of them counted with one thing" Zestial said "the daughter of the morning star"

"What about her?" Carmilla asked with curiosity.

"It was her the one that guided Rosie´s cannibals against the heavenly army" said the old Overlord "It was her that inspired the sinners of her hotel to help in a battle that everyone thought lost only for one of them to actually pull the final blow that ended the life of the first man. And now she's here, interrupting a trial that was going to be a quick execution and making everyone question the very foundation of our laws!" he took a sip of his teacup "wherever she acts...no matter if she is laughed at..she brings a piece of hope with her" he turned at Carmilla "Hope that even you felt which made you help her by arming her troops and helping her angelic love"

"I simply sympathized with the desire to protect what you love." Carmilla said back evenly but with a thoughtful frown, "But you aren't wrong.." she rubbed her chin, "she has been proving herself stronger than many people myself included gave her credit for."

she admitted because the Princess despite being Lucifer daughter had always been thought of as soft and spoiled by sinner and hellborn alike for a long time, and the princess own attitude and choice only seemed to cement those views until recently.

"It is easy specially in an environment like Hell to mistake kindness for weakness." Zestial mused out loud with a thoughtful look, "but even the kindness souls have a limit to their patience, and are willing to kill to protect what's theirs." He added with a slight smirk. "And if heaven is smart...they wont risk finding out what happen when the purest and kindness soul in hell decides to go to war"

"Well, the angelic trash did start it" Carmilla said with a smirk herself "But it's true we can't ignore the fact that she might be a wildcard we could use to our advantage." she said with a frown "Alastor already took the first steps and got close to her early enough to have time to establish some influence...and after offering her help for basically nothing, Rosie also must have grown into the princess´s circle" she hummed.

"Thinking allying yourself to her to even the odds with our fellow overlords?" asked Zestial raising an eyebrow, noticing Carmilla's contemplative expression.

"It's a possibility" Carmilla admitted with a sigh, "But it's not like she's just going to side with anyone that whispers sweet nothings in her ear."

Alastor supported her dreams and ambitions...Rosie helped her in a moment of need...If something defined the princess was that she hear words..but decided upon actions. 

"Do not discredit yourself too much you already have done much by helping her love find her wings again and sharing both your knowledge and weapons." Zestial told her with a solemn look as she nodded in gratitude "Furthermore Alastor might not have the princess complete trust...or at least not her lovers." Zestial added having noticed the slight wary looks Vaggie had given Alastor now and than while trial played out. 

"she's got good instincts that one." Carmilla mused out with a frown, "I'll admit while I don't share Vox obsession Alastor disappearing for over seven years just to come out of the shadows to cement himself in the Princess circle has me uneasy." The weapons dealer said leaning back in her seat, "He's obviously playing at some kinda long game...but what?"

"And more importantly" said Zestial "what kind of game he is playing that needs the Morningstar line to be part of it?"

Carmilla nodded slowly, her eyes narrowing.

 "That is indeed a question that needs an answer" she murmured.

Lucifer might have recluse himself, Lilith might have basically disappeared and everyone might think the princess is weak..but the Morningstar were still THE top of Hell´s food chain and anyone having access to that kind of power and influence could shift the balance of power of ALL the realm.

And the two overlords as they mused the next best move to make couldn't help but wonder how the King was taking all of this himself.

(Hazbin Hotel)

WHAM!

SLAM!

BOOM!

"So ah...you think he's calmed down yet?" Angel Dusk asked with a nervous expression looking over to Husk who was holding and covering Niffy mouth with his hand as they both hid behind the bar.

CRACK!

At that question a small form was thrown over them straight into the liquor cabinet breaking it and all the bottles inside as the form fell in front of them.

 "i'm a football!" Called out one of the departed Sir Pentious egg bois with a dumb smile while Husk shot Angel Dust a dry look.

 "Right...dumb question."

The other sinner said back with a sheepish strained laugh.

Lets just said Lucifer didnt took well those agents mocking Charlie..but since he didnt want to go and crash his daughter´s trial he decided to...release his anger in everything and everyone that he had in front of him.

RAHHHHHH!!!!

The three sinners shivered at that roar.

His mood got worst after hearing that Cherubs acceded hell and attacked hellborns with human help.

"EONS TALKING ABOUT RULES! EONS MAKING ME LESS FOR DOING THINGS OUTSIDE THE BOX!!! AND NOW THEY DARE TO DO THIS?!!!"

The only reason why the hotel wasnt a crater and they ashes on the wind...was because not matter how angry he was, Lucifer wouldnt dare mess with his princess´s dream (again) nor those under her protection.

"THEY TRESPASS IN MY REALM! WITHOUT MY PERMISSION! IN MY OWN RING NO LESS! AND CHERUBS FUCKING CHERUBS ARE THE ONES BEHIND IT!" He roared out sending out a blast of light from his hand at the flagrant disrespect to him and his kingdom.

BOOM!

That doesnt mean he wont blow up a wall...or two...or the entire floor above them...

"seriously the hotel is brand new and THAT wall keeps being blown up!" Angel Dust called out as dust and debris fall around them.

"Forget the wall, we need to calm him down before we are the ones blown up" Husk whispered urgently to Angel Dust as he peered over the bar, eyeing the destruction wrought by the king of hell.

"Calm him down?" yelled Angel "Unless you have Charlie on speed dial and a way to transport her here like NOW I dont think anything will calm him!"

At that Husk eyes seemed to widen before he pulled out a phone.

"Seriously?!" Angel Dust yelled out in disbelief.

 "I don't have Charlie on speed dial but Vaggie gave me her number so I could report any emergencies with the hotel." Husk explained as he quickly called up a number.

 "Wait, why you and not me or Charlie pops?" Angel Dust question only to get a flat look from Husk that practical screamed, are you stupid?

"Oh fuck you!" Angel said crossing his arms with a pout.

Lucifer growled looking ready to murder someone.

"DAD!"

When his daughter´s voice sounded snapping him out his age.

He quickly turned to see Husk´s arm raising from behind the bar with his phone open.

"Dad can you hear me?"

"Charlie?" Lucifer asked his eyes returning to normal.

"you are on speaker" said Husk as he, Angel and Niffty emerged from their hiding spot.

"Dad whats happening? why Husk did call me?" she asked with some hurry.

"Call..."

"Yes called me" answered the princess "I gave him my number in case of emergency and I know he wont just call me in the middle of whats going on without a good reason"

"I...well..." Lucifer coughed "I...think I might..scare him..just a bit" he said nervously "I mean...I kinda...lost my...uh...calmness" he said with a gulp noticing the charred room around him "I mean..umm you know...Cherubs in hell...I..well..."

"Didnt take it well?" Angel Dusk asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Ehh yes exactly..ehem...but now Im fine! Yes! All fine here!" Lucifer said trying to play it cool as the three sinners exchanged looks.

"sigh I suspected you wont take that one well" said Charlie "but please, tell me you didnt mess up anything" she begged.

"Ummm"

Lucifer looked around at the burned out carpet, and the three holes that previously had been walls, and the ash remains of the TV and the living room furniture. "Well...I might have had a slight overreaction..." he admitted sheepishly, his tail swishing nervously.

"Dad..." Charlie said slowly "please tell me the hotel is still in one piece"

Lucifer gulped as a piece of ceiling fell down in that moment making him look out...and be able to see the third floor´s ceiling as the first two floors no longer existed.

"Umm I..pff...of coarse Charlie HA HA HA why you ask? I mean..i think I might have broken a window or two..." or a dozen alongside various doors and hallways "But nothing I cant fix..I assure you!" he tried to play it off with a laugh that was more nervous than anything else.

"Urg dad.." Charlie voice groaned out clearly not buying it and voices could be heard in the background.

 "Hey that your dad Charlie? If it is tell his lazy ass vacation over because we've got a hot topic and potential crisis to handle after we wrap up the trial!"

"Was that Mammon?" asked Lucifer.

"sigh yes dad...we are..or were discussing what to do with Blitz and prince Stolas when I got the call"

"Hey Lu! your daughter is rocking it!"  yelled Beelzebub in excitement "she's making Satan sweat!"

"She's doing a fine job but I wouldn't say she's making me sweat." Satan said back defensively. "Will said she is doing a better job now that what YOU were supposed to be doing!!!" he roared. 

At that Lucifer gave a slight wince.

 "I'll admit that my little uh...sabbatical..has lasted longer than expected...but uh i'm sure everything still under complete control." Lucifer said with a forced grin before adding with a scowling mutter, "minus the heaven born illegally working with humans and entering hell to attack it's denizens at any rate."

RAAAAHHH

Satan roared.

"Dont you dare putting that on me Lucifer!" yelled the sin of wrath "maybe if you actually paid attention to YOUR REALM instead of locking yourself in a room and cry over a pile of stupid ducks this wouldnt have happened!!"

"HEY! First off all they're not stupid! And second I wasn't crying!" Lucifer snapped back...much, he left unsaid remembering the darker moments of his depression after Lilith left, "And I was away for a few years and everything falls apart!" he exclaimed out in disbelief as 7 years should be like a small lunch break to beings like them, "And don't think I heard that whole bullshit you've been spouting lately about ruling since before the golden angel fall either! We're having words about that later!" Lucifer called out with a glare directed toward the phone.

"Bring it old man! I have a fist with your name on it!!" Satan roared back.

"Oh shame you dont like ducks..cause Im going to turn you into one once Im done with you!!!" Lucifer yelled.

"DAD! UNCLE SATAN! ENOUGH!" Charlie voice roared out with her briefly assuming her demoniac form as she did so, "NOW IS NOT THE TIME FOR THIS!" she told them loudly and sternly before taking a deep breath to calm herself, "We need to decide the verdict, and THEN we all need to meet at the hotel to discuss these recent revelations." she reminded them with a deep frown. "Which I hope is still as I left it" she added looking at the phone.

"Glup..of...of coarse it is Char-Char dont worry" said Lucifer trying to sound reassured while glancing at the ruins of his living room and the hole that went through his floor and ceiling.

"Good..now...Im going to end things here dad, meanwhile tell Husk and Niffty to prepare some drinks and snacks..and please try to calm down, I dont want you or Uncle Satan to start and fight the moment you see each other"

"Don't worry Charlie you'll find the hotel exactly as you left it, snacks and drinks at the ready, and me ready to catch up with Satan and the other Sins." Lucifer told her with a forced laugh.

"Good, I'm counting on it. I'll be there shortly. And remember, we need to keep a level head." She told him, before ending the call.

"Hahaha yes level head no problem" said Lucifer "hahahaha Im so dead" said the king of hell "Or would be if I wasnt well...me" he said with a smile "Ok..first things fix the hotel before Charlie returns..easy peasy"

As if waiting for that cue the entire wall behind him him suddenly collapsed behind him.

BOOM

"Eh..you sure about that big L?" Angel Dust asked with an arched brow standing next to Husk and Niffty.

 "Pff please, if I can turn hell into a semi working society after my fall, then I can clean up in time before Charlie gets back." Lucifer said with a wave of his hand, "you guys just make sure the food and drinks are ready for our guests." He added as he began to crack his knuckles, "and leave the clean up to me"

(Bar in Lust)

"Ok so $300 on the Goetia being stripped of his power and the Imp banished from hell" called the bartender as he accepted another bet made by the patrons.

After being announced a pause for the sins to decided the fates of the two accused, the bar was filled with demons betting from money, to favors, to gems to basically anything of value they had on the possible endings for the trial.

"Give me 500 on the princess making them all do community service by having them work at her hotel!" Called out a shark like demon from greed with a smile thinking he was going to win big on a sure bet like that.

"Oh! 250 says the Imp serves hard time while the Goetia gets the axe!" A succubus called out with a laugh.

 "A hundred says they try something stupid like making a run for it!" A hellhound chimed in with a smirk.

The room erupted in laughter, the tension of the trial momentarily forgotten as the demons placed their bets with gleeful anticipation of the drama that might unfold. The atmosphere was electric, the smell of brimstone and burning desire thick in the air as the bets grew wilder and the sum of the wagers piled higher.

"Want to get in boss?" Tex asked Verosika "I have heard many crazy bets that im sure a lot of money could be win"

"Hehehehe I actually put one myself" Milky said.

"yours is one of the craziest ones" said Coco looking at her fellow Succubi "transform the goetia prince into an imp?"

"Hey could happen!" defended Milky "It'd be poetic justice if he had to deal with the same bullshit he's been throwing around!" She laughed as the demons around them roared with laughter at the idea of the high and mighty Goetia Prince being demoted to an Imp.

"You only want that so he and Blitzo had a chance again" groaned Coco.

"Hey Im a sucker for romance sue me" said Milky.

"In her defense according to some of the tweets trending a lot of people are taking them as a pair of star crossed lovers." Apple stated holding up her phone before looking down and giving a blink, "Also that crazy Emberlyn sinner has somehow already written several pieces of fanfiction about them and the trial." she added her brow raising at the content on the phone, "And i'm REALLY starting to wonder if Asmodeus did some action top side and spawn her...because even by our standards this is some twisted spicy shit."

"ummm" Verosika simply hummed at that.

"Boss?" Tex called.

"you ok?" the other succubi also added.

Verosika took a deep breath, her eyes unfocused for a moment before she nodded.

 "Yeah...I'm okay" she said with a smile "But let's not bet on that...I don't think it'd go well" she added with a chuckle.

A laugh that was shared by the others.

 "Hehe have to admit Asmodeus reaction would probably be hilarious" Milky said with a large smirk.

"Probably but no sense in poking fun there." Vortex spoke up with a shrug though he could totally see his girl laughing her ass off if even a rumor of that kind of connection between the Sin of Lust and that sinner started. "honestly not much for gambling myself." He added causing a near by Kat to arch a brow.

 "I thought I saw you make a bet about that Striker dude?" The incubus asked with the hellhound giving a smirk.

 "Eh maybe I dabble sometimes and put a hundred on him and that ice prick as Blitz called him ending up in hot water"

"Trying to ax your fellow and superior noble seems a good way to get yourself into trouble" said Verosika standing up "excuse me, I need to use the restroom"

The succubi nodded and watched as their boss left the table, the conversation continuing without her, Although Tex noticed she was going into where the bets were being done.

"$100 on the Imp surviving" she said in low tone when she reached the bar owner.

"Are you serious?" The demon looked at her with surprise, "Everything's pointing to the axe"

"Then I will lose money...dont think thats an issue you care" said the succubi.

The demon gave another blink before shrugging.

 "your call and cash I guess." He said shaking his head while putting the bet down as Verosika gave a nod.

 Blitzo had a knack for surprising people usually in all the wrong ways...but hopefully this time he could surprise them all in a good way and survive this mess.

(Wrath Ring)

"On one hand i'm proud that my little girl was kicking some heaven ass." Joe admitted with a groan rubbing his eyes, "on the other i'm disappointed that she forgot the lesson that leaving enemies alive always come back to bite you in the ass!" he said shaking his head with a sigh as Lin patted his shoulder.

 "To be fair hun I don't think anybody would expect Cherubs of all things to have enough balls to not only work with some wannabe human demon hunters but also try to sneak into hell to kill some demons." His wife pointed out with an undertone of slight disbelief at her own words.

Because who would thought ANGELS (even when they were Cherubs) would do that or that their daughter would end up fighting them?

"Well, they did, and now we've got a fucking crisis on our hands because of it!" Joe exclaimed with a wave of his hand "I swear, if I had known she was going to start a full blown war with the angels, I would have put her in time out centuries ago!" he huffed "And frankly I have half a mind to go up there after the trial and drag both her and her husband by the ears and do just that!" He added with a strong scowl and huff grumbling under his breath.

"Ahh you do care about Millie little boy toy" Sallie May teased as Joe rolled his eyes.

 "I never said I hated the fella he treats Millie right...I just thought she needed somebody tougher as her partner."

"Tougher that one of the declared top assassins of hell? someone tougher that the guy that snapped at us for bad mouthing Millie? tougher than the one imp that can keep up with our little devil and love each second of it and dont doubt into fighting angels alongside her?" Lin said with a soft smile "I think she's got it pretty good"

"Yeah...I suppose she does." Joe said with a sigh as his eyes started to water.

"Joe?" Lin question with a look of concern shared by her children.

 "It feels just like yesterday I was teaching her how to properly stab a bastard in the guts now...sniff...she's giving those douchebags up above the middle finger while kicking angel ass." He sniffled, his pride seeping through the frustration.

Lin smiled hugging her husband.

"Maybe next time they visit you can tell her that..and take Moxxie out for some drinks" she said "have to know your son-in-law and the father of our grandchildren" she whispered teasingly into his ear.

"Yeah...suppose the boy's more than earned us giving him a chance." Joe said back with a sigh while wiping his eyes.

 "Lets hope he gets the chance to enjoy finally having the in laws approval." Sallie May chimed in suddenly frowning, "Because all of this could lead to Millie, him, and that hellhound back in the hot seat no matter if Blitz was the one taking the punishment earlier." the imp pointed out as the family shares grimaces.

 "on the bright side at least that Striker asshole probably majorly fucked." One of her brother spoke up with a hopeful grin.

"shame I like his looks and aptitude" another said.

"Uhh you like Striker" the third teased.

"Not like that asshole!"

And as another brotherly squabble started Lin and Joe simply shared fond smiles before focusing back on the tv.

They had watched in horror as the trial unfolded, unable to do anything but hope that their daughter would be safe and that the truth would come out.

(Lust-Asmodeus tower)

Fizzarolli frowned as he looked at the latest updates about the trial on his tablet, the images of the chaos in the Wrath Ring flickering across the screen. He had always known that Blitzo was a hot-headed troublemaker, but to be caught up in a plot like this was unprecedented. He had to admit, he was curious to see how it would all unfold. Meanwhile, the whispers of the demons around him grew louder as they speculated about the outcome of the trial. Some were already celebrating the impending execution of the imp, while others murmured about the unexpected intervention of Charlie Morningstar. It was clear that the situation was far from over.

For the latest message he got form Ozzy, it seems Satan still was going for an examplary punishment even with the intervention of the princess herself.

And, while it was clear the Sins adored Charlie, he could understand if some of them like even that jerk Mammon his douchebag of an ex boss share Satan view in a example needing to be made...sigh Blitzo really had to go all out when came to getting the spotlight didn't he.

"And the fact he had some to do with those cherubs getting to hell possible have made things worst for him" the jester thought in worry.

Cherubs in hell do was a worrying news and if Stolas and I.M.P. actions do ended in some war he could bet the sins WONT be happy.

The fact they were working with humans who they themselves demon hunters with government backing was just the cherry on top in this mess.

Needless to say he was hoping that if worst comes to worst his boyfriend and maybe the princess could arrange some sort of leniency for Blitzo and his friends.

(Goetia mansion)

Unknown to the jester imp...certain Goetia princess also was thinking something similar as her mom ranted in loud tone.

"That idiot really did it this time!" Stella yelled at the TV "all for that IMP now we risk an open war with heaven and Earth?!!" She was pacing back and forth in her mansion, her feathery dress fluttering with each step she took.

One would think that Stella would be walking on air with smug satisfaction since in her mind Stolas fate was all but sealed and his goose was cooked. Only it seems that moronic spineless prick had fucked up to such a degree she couldn't even enjoy it!

Because oh no it wasn't enough to embarrass her in public and throw their family name in the mud by having a affair with a imp, never mind how he all but mocked her on live television to all of hell!

Stolas and his imp toy had decided to throw her, Octavia, and the rest of hell in the crossfire! 

"This is a fucking disaster! I knew no good could come from filthy creatures like imps but THIS!" Stella shrieked out with the darkest scowl.

Octavia meanwhile had he eyes glue on the tv as she waited for the verdict to be done. But her mind was a turmoil that was reflected in her face.

Was what her mother saying was true? did her dad could have caused (Indirecly or directly she wasnt sure) all this mess? A possible war with heaven?

Granted everyone always whispered about a final battle between heaven and hell to decide the fate of all, with even the human scriptures apparently having mention of it.

But it always seemed like such a distant thing at the back of their minds that if it happen it wouldn't happen for many, many, MANY eons...if at that all. But now...it was starting to look like war might truly be on the horizon.

And what was she supposed to do if that happen? she was just a teen! she didnt had the power her dad had nor any fighting capability.

Hell, she had her first experience on Earth just some months ago and now!? Her heart was racing and her feathers ruffled as she looked to her mom.

"I have half a mind to march down there and tear off that bastards balls and shove them down his throat! Right after he tell us what he was possibly thinking allowing this mess to happen!" Who was little help, lost in her ranting fury.

The young owl gulped, her eyes filled with worry.

If anything she hopped her dad will be able to return home...if anything to tell her she doesnt have anything to worry about.

Even if she wasnt sure she would believe him.

(Back to the courthouse)

Things were starting to ease among the crowd when the door opened and Yogirt came out.

"They have reach a decision" said the demon "Everyone inside...the verdict will be given"

"Well...time to face the music." Blitzo said with a nervous look and gulp as Stolas nodded.

 "Whatever happens...know that despite recent troubles I do not regret our time together." The goetia stated softly to the imp with a small smile.

Blitzo looked at him surprised before chuckling slightly.

"Well...you know...neither do I." He said with a smirk before the two of them stood up and walked back to the court room followed by the rest.

Chapter Text

As everyone took their places and the cameras focused on them with hell inhabitants pausing and paying all the attention to their screens, Blitzo couldnt help but noticing the serious look ALL the sins had...alongside the princess

"Ok..thats not a good sign" said the Imp. Only to then get a flat look as the annoying familiar voice echoed out into the room.

 "The sexual tension mounts as Blitzo Kun enters with his dirty birdy lover" Emberlynn sounded out as Vaggie gave a groan face palming really regretting giving the recorder job to this girl, "The Sins and the very sexy Princess of Hell stand ready to punish him HARD!" Emberlynn said with a low moan at the last word while Charlie serious look was suddenly joined by a blush as Asmodeus let out a snort, "Blitzo kuns steaming alluring eyes wander the court room before they land on me filled with nothing but lust and desire that shows no end to the imps insatiable appetite." continued the cat sinner as she wrote faster and faster "To the point I wonder if all his crimes were merely to gain the attention of the Sins and Princess to sate his dark desires upon them and steal their hearts like he did the Goetia prince!"

Everyone in the hall looked at the sinner clearly not knowing what to EVEN start thinking.

"Pffff can I have a copy of that later?" asked Asmodeus "also miss Emberlynn, I know some publishers that would be interested in meeting you"

"Ooooh really!" Emberlynn gushed out with a wide smile, "that sounds wonderful! And it would be a honor to have the Sin of Lust himself read my work" she added with a giggle.

"I honestly cant say if thats good or a fucking bad idea" groaned Blitzo.

TAP-TAP-TAP

Charlie´s trident called to order.

"After taking into consideration all the testimonies and evidence presented..." she started "we have reached an unanimous decision" She said looking at each sin.

Asmodeus looking with down in acceptance while Mammon giggled and Satan looked proud of himself didnt gave Blitz a good feeling.

"Blitz the imp" called Charlie.

Blitzo swallowed hard, his knees almost giving out under him as he looked up at the princess with a mix of hope and dread.

"Your actions, Blitzo, have indeed been a grave concern for the stability of our realm." Charlie began, her voice echoing through the silent courtroom. "But it has also come to our attention that there are deeper issues at play here." She paused, looking around at the assembly of sins and demons before her. "Issues of power, of prejudice, and of the truth being obscured for the sake of maintaining the status quo." she said "Although the consequences of you actions are not something we can take lightly, we also accept there wasnt any malicious intent behind them." She glanced at Stolas who nodded slightly "you looked for a chance to rise up an try to change things in a way you thought was right..maybe the only way you had available" she added "and although there is much that need to be fixed and improve, you have shown great care and responsibility towards those working with you" the princess of hell let a small smile appear "for these reasons...I...Princess Charlotte Magne Morningstar...declare you innocent of the crimes that brought you here today!"

TAP TAP

At that Blitzo and the rest of IMP stared at the princess in joy and disbelief while whispers sounded out from the verdict with Andrealphus looking like he swallowed a poison lemon.

Across hell Imps cheered in victory as the verdict was broadcasted, the tension in the air dissipating like fog under the fiery glow of the TV screens.

(Wrath)

 Millie´s family celebrated now knowing she would be ok with Joe hugging his wife tightly.

 "Thank fuck we got out of that one!" said Sallie May with a grin as she joined one of the chat with her own message of victory.

Meanwhile on the streets of Imp city a tall female imp scoffed in frustration and walking away from the cheering crowd.

(Lust)

In the bar not only imps celebrated but some patrons that betted on the imps release were now collecting a good amount of cash.

"hehehe luck still on your side Blitz" said Verosika as she counted a big pile of money...while trying to ignore the teasing/knowing look Tex was giving her.

(Greed)

"ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!" Roared out Crimson in disbelief as he in his rage opened fire and killed some of his men seeing only red that he wouldn't get to see that annoying bastard suffer!

(Asmodeus tower)

Fizz let out a sigh on relief at seeing Blitz being exonerated. But he didnt relaxed.

He knew Ozzy and that expression he had...bad news were on the way.

(Back to the trial)

"What is more" continued the princess "you will allowed to continue your...business AS LONG you agree to some conditions"

"Wait really?!" Blitzo called out with a shocked blink with his daughter and employee sharing the shock considering they all believed even in best case scenario this was it for Immediate Murder Professionals, "HA! Kick ass! Just tell me what those conditions are and anybody you might want dead free of charge Princess." the imp said with a eager grin

"Ehem..im not wanting anyone dead Mr Blitz, but this conditions are to make sure no more incidents happen in the future and they are no negotiable" Charlie said with a stern look before listing them off, "One you now will be working under Satan and Asmodeus supervision directly, from now on all your missions and jobs will be appruved by them, you will report back with all details and evidence of your actions and your crew will have to sign contracts to not speak of anything that could compromise the reputation of hell or any of the rings" She paused to let that sink in "Which means if there is a work they dont approve or they detect something in your actions you need to change, you better listen and adjust!"

"And that means that any further act that could be seen as rebellion or betrayal will not be tolerated and will result in a punishment far worst of what you can imagine" growled Satan.

"Gulp..noted." Blitzo said with a slight pale gulp before putting on his best smile, "but sure i've got no problem working under two of the Sins sounds like a good deal to me." he said with a forced laugh honestly a bit upset that he was no longer the one in charge and once again would be taking orders from those higher on the food chain but it was better than the alternatives.

"Three sins Mr. Blitz" said Charlie "thats the second condition; of your group only your daughter is capable of assuming human form, so you will be training in Gluttony under Beelzebub and you wont be allowed to..re-open until you three have been able to adopt a human form and keep it for long periods of time"

"That's fair and understandable and got no problem with it." Blitzo said with a nod actually not having any issue with that condition after all how hard could learning how to put up a human disguise be?

"Good to hear" said Charlie "I will let you know Im going to be keeping an eye on your situation Mr Blitz, dont make me regret this decision and I hope you give your best effort to make things right." she finished with a small smile "And I take this opportunity to assure you, whatever issue Imps have will be looked up and fixed" she said "As princess its my responsibility and duty to look over all citizens of this kingdom...Imps include" Charlie declared "And Satan will help..right uncle Satan?" She asked with a look that could cut diamond.

"Ah..cough...of course Charlie...it's my responsibility to look after the imps anyway." Satan said with a cough and slight uncomfortable look.

Asmodeus, Mammon and Beelzebub couldnt help but snicker at Satan being "handled" by their niece (as long it wasnt them the ones getting the look on...it was quite funny to see).

"Good" Charlie took a deep breath "Now...prince Stolas" she said in a more serious tone..one that told the Goetia and Imp that what comes wont be good. "Im sorry to say this but...Im afraid your actions are a more serious matter." she looked at Stolas who was looking at her with some worry as Satan took the floor.

"You have not only betrayed your own kind by aiding and abetting an imp but you also misused the Grimoire of the goetias and dragged us into a mess with heaven!" Stolas stiffened up hearing the accusation "the former I could maybe ignore, but the latter is unforgivable!" Satan said as he folded his arms with a stern look "The power of that book is to be used for the good of our kingdom! not used as an exchange coin in the way you have!" he roared "And because of your actions, not only humanity is more aware about our kingdom that they have done before, but also have brought the presence of heaven straight to our doorstep!"

Stolas looked down unable to deny the words or the shame he felt in allowing all this to happen much to the concern of Blitzo. Though before either of them could speak another voice cut in.

 "I couldn't agree more, oh grand master of Wraith." Andrealphus said grinning wide and smugly, "Such actions deserve nothing but the highest punishment!" He declared with a particular blood thirsty grin, "and I'm sure a nice execution will help ensure no one tries to repeat Stolas mistakes"

"Go suck a dick asshole!" Blitzo called "And you!" he yelled at Satan "Those incidents were more my fault that his!"

"But if it wasnt for him giving you access to the book in the first place none of this would happen" said Satan "and he better than you should have known the rules and responsibilities he was messing with at doing it"

"But I..." Blitzi protests were cut off by a hand on his shoulder.

 "Blitzo it's okay.." Stolas assured him with a soft smile toward the imp, "Lord Satan is right that this started with my choice to allow you to use the book and I need to take responsibility for it."

"Good to know you still have some level of comprehension and responsibility worth of your station Stolas" the lord of wrath called as he raised his hand "and although execution passed my mind it wont be the best punishment for you" he added as some giant golden rings emerged from the fiery pit.

At the proclamation that Stolas wouldn't be executed Andrealphus looked a mixture of disappointed and yet curious at what the Sin planned for the fool.

"Than what is to be my punishment my lord." Stolas himself questioned looking at the rings warily.

Satan smiled evilly.

"Since you neglected your position and misused your power for some...freedom...then I will grant you and take away the freedom you wanted!" he roared

Black lighting emerged from the circles, sticking Stolas forcing him on his knees.

"I now strip you from your tittle and power, you will no longer have to worry about the weights and responsibilities of the goetias!" Satan declared as the black lighting grew in intensity "And at the same time, I confine you into your household" the sin of wrath added "for the next 200 years it shall be your cage little bird, the only place you might have power or safety...the place you will remain ALONE!" he roared a last time as Stolas fell on the ground (his hat/crown rolling away)feeling more weak and tired than ever "Dont worry about your family..the princess has agreed to house them in her hotel until a new home is built for them"

Andrealphus at hearing this smiled wide he would of preferred death but he loved the irony found in Stolas punishment...now if only it was for eternity instead of 200's. The only potential wrinkle was the Princess interacting with Stella and Ocatvia considering it risked putting ideas in the latter head and Stella...well Stella was Stella and the princess might deem that Octavia was better off in someone else care.

Admittedly it was just a temporary housing but still something to address...that and of course the matter of...

"And what about his assets.." Andrealphus asked with a slight cough getting Satan attention, "With Stolas heir still not of age someone needs to take control I mean handle his legions and various resources." The Goetia stated with a smirk, "A duty of which I will gladly volunteer for on behalf of my niece." He said with a smirk and bow before looking up to the princess, "And i'd also gladly house her and my sister as well after all i'm sure we'd rather not trouble the princess more than we already have."

Charlie (and the sins) narrowed her eyes at the ice bird in distrust.

"I appreciate your worry but its no problem " said the princess "I have plenty of space and wont mind having them"

"And dont you forget GREAT MARQUIS" Satan emphasized his tittle "you are also under suspicion of conspiracy and have a trial to prepare to" he said with a growl.

Andrealphus went pale as a ghost (well paler than usual) his smug grin gone in a second as he realized his own head was now on the chopping block.

 "What?! I didn't do anything!" he protested.

But he was ignored.

"And yes...Stolas offspring is young..but maybe some forced responsibilities will help her to not end like her father" added the great dragon as he focused and the energy that the rings still had captured flew to his hand "But we are not heartless, she will have time" he looked at Stolas "since you used a year for your actions now you will have a year to teach her" he declared "a year for her to learn all she will need to occupy the position you neglected and by the end of that year she shall be crown as an official Goetia princess" he sentenced as the energy morphed into a silver crown.

"I..I understand and accept this punishment...and rest assured Octavia will not only be ready but grander than I ever was." Stolas told them solemnly but a slight proud smile at the end believing in the best of his little owlette...plus seeing Andrealphus realize that not only was he not getting anything out of this little scheme of his, but that it had in fact backfired on him like this certainly lifted his spirits.

"As for the assets" called Mammon "half will go to your ex-wife control as per an agreement for your marriage while the other half..ehh wont mind keep it"

"Ehem!" Charlie coughed.

"..But that wont be right" the sin of greed added with a smile "ummm..bah fine as a clemency you can choose who shall keep that half until your daughter takes over" 

Stolas´s body tremble as he tried to stand (with Blitz rushing to help him).

The ex-goetia smiled at him before turning to the lord of Greed for a moment before turning to where one of his fellow Goetias (and friend) was.

"Vassago...could you take care of it?" she asked/begged. 

Vassago gave a surprised blink at the news before shooting Stolas a understanding comforting smile.

"But of course amigo I'm honored and happy to help where I can." He said giving a low bow of his head.

"Then is decided" called Charlie standing up alongside the Sins "I.M.P. you have a month to rest before having to report and start your training"

Blitz nodded with a bit of relief, he needed the time to process everything and to get his crew in order.

"And you Stolas have three days to say your goodbyes before your family and any servant you have had to report to the Hazbin hotel" growled Satan "and be thankful the princess gave you that time..if it was up to me you would be walking into an empty house"

"Understood...and I think you for this mercy my lords and ladies." Stolas said a tad weakly do the draining process as he bowed his head in acceptance.

Charlie nodded.

"Let it be in the records for it to be remembered" sentenced the princess "Case closed!" 

TAP-TAP!

The trident tapped the floor twice announcing the end of the trial.

And at those words Emberlynn voice once again echoed out causing everyone to pause.

"And thus the trial ends with the sexy royalty giving mercy to the ever alluring Blitzo Kun, but one look in the demoniac royalty eye tells you she was planning to drag her fallen angel lover off to vent her insatiable lust upon the angels body with her helpless to do anything but take it!"

Charlie´s face became crimson while Vaggie looked between embarrassed and ready to kill the sinner.

"Hehehe please wait until we return to the hotel you two" 

Or should she kill Alastor first?

"Hehehehehe ohh Charlie I definitely going to take her to Lust with me" said Asmodeus with a giggled.

"Actually Asmodeus" called Satan "I want to talk with you about that...I..might also have a job for this sinner" he added giving Blitz a side evil look. "maybe we could compromise?"

"Oh?" Asmodeus arched a brow giving his fellow sin a curious look, "What exactly do you have in mind?" He asked while Blitzo suddenly got a nervous look as he did not like the look in Satan eye one bit.

 "Ooooh! Has Satan decided to finally take me and use me as his helpless sex toy, ravaging my fragile body over and over again!" Emberlynn dramatically declared while holding her hand against her forehead.

The sin of wrath looked annoyed for a moment..before smiling.

"Actually...Im going to need someone to...keep an eye and report the imp´s movements...for the good of hell of course" Satan said with a sly smile.

"Oh no...please no...you..you can't be serious!" Blitzo called out desperately his eyes widening as his skin went pale.

 "Gasp you want me to spend more time with Blitzo Kun!" Emberlynn squealed out practically shaking in her seat.

 "I object!"

"Trails over little Imp" Satan reminded him with a smirk.

 "Well I still fucking object!" Bltizo called out desperately to the Sins, "On the grounds this is cruel and unusual even by hells standards!" He exclaimed gesturing over to Emberlynn who simply giggle while sending him a wave, "If you need somebody to keep an eye on me then get somebody ANYBODY else!" He plead getting onto his knees, "I'll take even Striker or Stolas bitch ex wife over her please!" Blitzo begged but one look at Satan amused face and you could tell his pleading only encouraged his decision.

"Im sorry but times up" said Satan signaling some guards to escort (read pull) Blitz out the hall "The sins and princess have other things to do" he added with a smile.

Might not be an execution..but still he can make that imp suffer a bit.

"Oooh! Does this mean I get to move in with Bltizo Kun?!" Emberlynn suddenly asked missing Bltizo cry of despair as he was dragged out of the room at that question and declaration.

"No..nononono wait! hold it! objection! I demand a re-run! a recount! anything!!!"

The guards throw him out the door and close it. 

"YOU CAN"T SENTENCE ME TO THAT KINDA TORMENT!" Bltizo yelled out before breaking into tears.

"Ehh sir? I dont think is proper for you to say that right now" said Moxxie as he looked at his boss before pointing to the weakened Stolas (being supported by Loona).

"Sniff...yeah maybe...but still I'll have to deal with obsessive fangirl bitch following me around now!" Blitzo yelled out with a groaning sigh before looking over to Stolas, "But that crazy bitch aside you doing okay over there Stolas?" He asked with a look of concern.

The former Goetia prince managed a weak smile.

 "I will be...once I get over the shock and pain of...everything..." He said still feeling drained by the sudden loss of power and the realization of what was to come.

"You're taking this quite well, considering," Millie noted as she looked at him with a mix of pity and concern.

"Sigh...Honestly...I came here expecting a harsher punishment" the bird admitted "This was...unexpected."

"I wouldn't exactly call your current punishment pleasant...but I suppose it's more merciful than the alternative." Moxxie pointed out with a low mutter.

 "Yeah and at least that ice dildo and that fuck Striker who likes to suck on his icy prick probably won't get off as lucky once they have their own trial." Blitzo added in with a small smug grin as he approached Stolas helping Loona prompt up the taller demon.

"Thats one saving grace out of this" said Stolas "At least neither he nor Stella will be able to do anything with my power nor position"

"No instead all will go to your daughter" said Loona with a frown "your still teenage daughter that only will have one year to learn all about whatever your job is and be thrown head first into all this nobility bullshit" she added with a growl.

At that Stolas gave a wince realizing that point.

 "yes...oh dear...sigh." He shook his head, "I won't blame Octavia for any anger she lashes out at me for this...now that she carries a good deal of pressure and burden because of me."

"Adding to the fact you rushed here without telling her anything" added the hellhound "can you imagine if you got executed? in live tv for all hell, her included, to watch?"

Stolas again winced his expression nothing but a guilty grimace not even wanting to think about the pain that would of caused his daughter had that happen.

"Ok...it didnt happened and we all got fucked up today enough" said Blitzo "lets get you to you house" he said to Stolas "M&M you coming?"

"Actually if is ok boss..I want to go home" said Milly.

Loona´s word made her realize her family probably also watched the trial. Better go check on them.

"Indeed today has been...exhausting to say the least sir." Moxxie said with a sigh pinching the bridge of his nose, "I rather head home to rest and take in the new circumstances of our employment before doing anything else.

"yeah sure no problem I get you...and hey! surviving execution is a good way to get the juices moving if you know what I mean" he said with a wink.

"SIR!" Moxxie yelled with a blush and an embarrassed tone.

"Hehe he's not wrong hun" Millie said coming to his side and kissing his cheek, "After I call the fam and let them know i'm doing fine I could use some loving"

Moxxie face turned beet red as he coughed awkwardly looking away while Stolas gave a faint smile.

"I..well...I mean..."

"Hehehehe always fun to see who has the pants in the relationship" said Blitzo "go on you two, go and break the bed while Loona and I take this bird home" he sighed "Honestly after today I think we could all do with some R&R." He added with a roll of his eyes and slight sigh as Millie and Moxxie nodded in agreement.

"Agreed just take care of yourself and Stolas sir." Moxxie added as he and Millie moved to leave, 

"Yeah and don't you ever think about scaring us like this again!" Millie chimed in pointing her finger at Blitzo with a firm look.

"I'll keep that in mind," Blitzo said with a grin, though his voice was sincere in its promise. He knew how much his reckless actions had affected them, and he was grateful they still wanted to remain at his side after all this.

"That's all i'm asking Blitz.." Millie said giving him one more surprise hug before departing with her husband.

 "Come on Stolas." Blitzo than focused on the disgraced Goetia, "Lets get you home odds are your daughter is worried sick."

(Goetia mansion)

Numbness...that is what Octavia was feeling right now.

Did her father just lost all his power?

Did he just lost his position in hell´s nobility?

Did the sins just declared HER to be crowned...IN A YEAR?!!!

HER!? She...she was WASN'T READY!

Octavia felt like the world was spinning around her, the images of the trial playing out in her mind like a horrific nightmare she couldn't wake up from.

Stella also was shocked. This wasnt something she expected.

Her stupid ex being demoted and losing his power was a nice result (and she getting half of his assets was something she deserved) but..her daughter..taking the position of princess...IN A YEAR! 

Octavia was smart and skilled just like her mother but how in the world could she possible be ready to assume that level of responsibility and power in that timeframe!?

And that wasn't even going into how her idiot of a brother and that disgusting backstabbing imp bounty hunter were now up for trial themselves! Which could lead to her facing issues to say the least should certain facts get out.

Ok..Ok..no panic..you are an Ars goetia...one of the nobility of hell... you dont get scared..you plan and triumph.

First...Octavia...as you said..she was young..she will need someone to guide her.

And yes, her stupid ex still will need to show her how use her new power..but who better than her mother to teach her how a REAL goetia princess acts?

She could mold her daughter into someone that would be feared and respected and wouldn't throw away everything for a FUCKING IMP!

A hand moved to the shoulder of the young demoness.

"Octavia...? you ok?" Stella asked in faux concern.

The young goetia looked over at her mother with a mix of anger, fear and dread.

"I...I don't know..." she replied, her voice barely above a whisper, "Everything just happened so fast."

"Yes while I saw all of this blowing up in your fathers face not even I predicted how spectacular his fuck up really was." Stella agreed with a frown, "now we have less than a year to get you ready to be a proper goetia princess able to handle the cut throats policies of your peers and superiors...and that's not even getting into the crapfest that Stolas pet toad might have dragged us into with heaven." she said with a dark scowl.

"Mother...what do we do?" Octavia asked with a tremble in her voice.

Stella took a deep breath..first of all, stop acting like a brat!

"You are going to dry your tears and calm down" she said in what she hopped was a..kind...tone (she needed go slow and steady here) "You are now a goetia princess, and you will act like one" she continued with a firm tone "You need to get ready to be in the spotlight and to be in charge of your own fate...and frankly your fathers mess" she added with a glower at the TV. "You must be prepared to be strong, ruthless, and show no weakness!" She continued on emphasizing the last words in particular, "because with this crap broadcast to all of hell you can bet that many thanks to your father will think you a weak joke at best or easy prey to exploit at worst." She reached out and grabbed her daughter by her shoulders and stared hard into the girls eyes, "you must show them that they are wrong!"

Octavia nodded, feeling the weight of her mother's words. 

She..do was right...all hell watched this broadcast..they saw her dad being brought down and her...about to take his place?

She knew hell´s nobility could be ruthless and take any advantage they could. She wasnt naive, she knew her family had enemies...enemies that now would see a chance to hurt them.

Octavia took a deep breath, pushing back the tears and the fear, and straightened her posture. 

"You're right, Mother," she said with determination, "I'll do whatever it takes to be the best ruler I can be."

Stella smiled.

"You have my looks and brains and soon your father´s powers" said the older bird "with the right training you could end up ruling the entire Ars Goetia, NO! I will make sure you do" She said with a fiery passion.

After all this was HER daughter and she knew Octavia had such potential to shine and raise above the rest of hell.

Hell, despite how the Princess had been surprising her subjects as of late by fighting against the Extermination, causing the death of the head exorcist and first man, as well as interfering with the trial; a part of Stella couldn't help but think Octavia would be a better future ruler for all the realm than the Morningstar....ah but sadly even she knew despite all her ambition trying to attempt something like that would end badly.

Hmm unless...they would be staying at that wretched hotel for a while...perhaps she could use this as a chance to get her daughter closer to the princess.

Yes...that was an idea...Lucifer had his sins..as future ruler, princess Charlotte will also need her own set...and if one of those ended up being her daughter...

Stella coughed, she needed to make plans...which also means she needs to deal with the whole..."Striker" issue she had.

"Ok darling...I have to make some calls, but I want you to go up stairs and refresh...will have the servants prepare some proper clothes for you to wear" Stella said with a nod as she turned to leave, "Since the princess is giving us the honor to live in her hotel, its only proper to go introduce ourselves before moving in"

"Right...don't want to look like a loser in front of her." Octavia said weakly wiping away some tears in her eyes, "and could use some time alone to think anyway." she admitted looking at her mothers back.

 "That's the spirit and rest assured." Stella unseen to Octavia gained a slow dark smirk, "Your mother will not only ensure you get everything you deserve, but will unlike you deviant disgrace of a father will ALWAYS be here for you"

Octavia gave a sad smile before looking away.

"I..thanks..mom" she said honestly a bit uncomfortable about how she referred her dad "Umm speaking of...you think he will..return soon?"

Stella at that paused before letting a dark scowl cross her face.

 "No doubt he's probably on his way back home as we speak...and he better come crawling on his hands and knees begging for forgiveness for allowing this shitfest to happen in the first place!"

Octavia looked away with some worry..she just hopped he will arrive well.

(Lust-Asmodeus tower)

"...so you wont be coming soon?" Fizzerolli asked through the phone

"Sorry froggy, but the other sins and I will go with Charlie to her hotel to speak with Lucifer..you know, for the whole..cherubs invading hell" Asmodeus answered.

He and the others were still on the hall catching up with their niece while they waited for the public to leave.

Not to mention he was waiting for miss Emberlynn to finish coping the trial´s trantscrip for his..ehem..personal revision later.

"Yeah i'll admit still trying to process that one myself." Fizz admitted scratching at his head, "I always thought Cherubs were like the weak namby pamy shit shortstacks of heaven....never thought they'd be so blood thirsty or have the guts to pull this kinda crap."

"Think none of us did Fizz, which also make things quite delicate" added the sin of lust "Its only that Charlie is here to keep his temper that Satan is not marching to storm the embassy and demand answers"

Fizz nodded understandingly.

"Well not him but I cant think Lucifer wont be angry on the fact some heaven-borns sneaked into his circle of all things"

"We got a call earlier...he is quite angry" said Asmodeus."I mean heaven born all but gave his authority the middle with this stunt, and those sinners mocking Charlie like that didn't help matter." The sin of lust added as Fizz frowned picking up something in his boyfriend tone.

"Ozzie is there something else? You sound worried?" He asked causing Asmodeus to sigh, 

"Because honestly I can tell from just Lucifer voice on the phone that for all his anger he's also worried at all this." The sin of lust admitted with a frown, "like you said Cherubs are the bottom of the barrel in heavens pecking order so for three of them to be bold enough to do this doesn't imply good things to say the least." He stated to Fizz who gave his own frown, "And that's not even going into the mess with the pit knows how many humans with government connections aware of hell and heaven, and how much the Cherubs could of told them." Asmodeus added with a groaning sigh, "Part of the reason why i'm on the fence about your friend continuing his business, and i'm actually considering ordering all incubus and succubi recalled from Earth with travel to it restricted to it for further notice." He said with Fizz eyes popping wide open at that announcement, 

"WHAT?!" The imp yelled out in shock unable to believe what he just heard.

 "I said considering it..and for good reason Fizzy." His boyfriend explained with a grim tone, "As the Sin of Lust i'll admit i keep track of humanity desires and while Lucifer disregards them me and a few of the other sins like Satan know how dangerous they can be these days compared to the old." he huffed "Especially since the phrase nuked to hell can't help but keep repeating in my head since finding out they have some kinda way to access hell!"

"Yes I get that but you know you will have rebellions the moment you tell any Lust demon they CANT go to Earth"said Fizz knowing no succubus or incubus would be happy nor accept NOT be able to go to Earth.

"And that's why I'm considering it, not ordering it yet." Asmodeus sighed heavily "But if heaven keeps poking their nose down here it might just become a necessary precaution, and the last thing we need is for the humans to start throwing their toys around because they think they can play in our sandbox." He rubbed his forehead with his thumb and forefinger, the stress of the situation clearly weighing on him.

Only good thing is that he had some time to think on something.

Between the month of rest and whatever time it takes for those three to learn to summon human disguises some heat could die down and he could come up with some security measures...umm he maybe should start a headcount of crystals outside Lust. 

"One thing's clear though things are going to be changing, and hell needs to stand ready for the worst case scenario." Asmodeus said with a groan, "a worst case scenario that I really hope doesn't come to pass.

Fizz nodded.

 "I know right, this could be the start of something big...I mean if heaven is willing to break the rules like this then who knows what's next."

"Lets hope nothing to extreme" said the sin of lust

"Hey Ozzy!" called Mammon "If you finish losing time with that miserable traitor we are ready to go!"

"Fuck off Mammon!" Asmodeus snarled out with a glare to his fellow Sin, "The last thing i'm in the mood for right now is your bullshit!"

The sin of greed smirked.

"Its not my bullshit..is Charlie´s" he said "she said she is ready and want to go to make sure her dad havent mess with her hotel" he said "But I can tell her you said you are too busy"

"Grrr using Charlie like that is low even for you." Asmodeus said back with a scowl before sighing, "I have to go Fizz got a LONG night ahead me most likely as me and the others figure out what to do about this mess."

He told the imp who gave an unseen understanding nod.

 "I get it Ozzie you take care of your Sin duties and I'll be here waiting to help you relax when you get home." Fizz said with a smile that was filled with love and understanding. Asmodeus couldn't help but chuckle a bit at that, his stress melting a bit.

"Ugg disgusting...come on we dont have all day!" called Mammon.

"For once he's right..love you fizz." Ozzie said with a sigh as Fizz returned the love as they hung up, "Well...trial over...Blitzo going to live....so why am I still worried?" The imp said aloud to himself as he stared up at the ceiling with a frown.

It was like...a nudge on the back of his head...as if he was forgetting something.

But what?

(Holding cells-Hellish courthouse)

Stiker was laying on a bench inside a cell tying to get some shut eyes when a guard approached the cell.

"So the circus is over?" the imp asked not even glancing up.

"Is you mean the trial then yes" said the hooded guard "If you want to know, your fellow Imp actually survived while the goetia prince lost her tittle and power" 

"Heh figures Blitzo would live...he and his posse are like annoying hell roaches that just won't die." Striker muttered out with a eye roll, "But the Goetia actually lost his power? Hehe must of really screwed up to push the bleeding heart princess to do that." The imp said with a dark amused smirk.

"Indirectly start a war with heaven would do that" said the guard

For the first time Striker turned at him.

"come again?" he asked...he couldnt have heard well..right?

"Nothing you need to worry, Im here to tell you that  the date of yours and grand marquis Andrealphus' trial will be decided later." the guard said, "But for now, you're to remain here until further notice."

"Ah yes nothing like trusting the mercy and judgement of the sins for imp kind then." Striker said right back with an eye roll.

"Actually It was the princess the one that suggested the trial" the guard said "the sins agreed, but she was the one who called for it and who suggested that you should be allowed to speak." said the demon "so if you have something to say about the marquis you wont be shut"

"Oh? is that so..." Striker said suddenly as a dark grin formed on his face.

This was perfect...not only did he have the chance to sink the ice bird, but also the owl bitch that started all of this...and with the princess actually giving him a voice?

He could play this so well it would make the Shakespearean plays seem like a kindergarten play. Put himself on a more "victim" part and that goodie princess would take his side like a white knight.

Than again...he didn't come as far as he had or survive the worst hell had to offer as an imp assassin by being reckless. After all if he knew those blue blood pricks they likely realized how dangerous he was to their position not to mention lives right now and would likely be ensuring he was silence one way or another.

Which meant it was time to go to ground..

"Well thanks for the news...I suppose I will simply get comfortable while waiting my trial," Striker said with a smug smile.

The guard shrugged before leaving.

Once he was sure he was alone Striker stood.

"Yes will be waiting...but somewhere those birds cant get access to" the imp murmured to himself as he stomped his foot down causing a hidden blade to come out of his boot "now lets see if those locks are good or trash" he added breaking the blade and moving to the lock.

After all if there's one thing all imps know it's how to pick a lock, and it seemed once again the perks of his kind being underestimate by the rest of hell was working to his advantage.

CLICK

The imp smiled...now time to get away and find a place to lay low until he learns when the trial will be.

Chapter Text

(Across hell)

As Striker made his escape televisions across hell were focused on one thing reports on the biggest trial hell has seen in years with many reporters swarming the Judge Hall hoping to get an interview.

The cameras flashed and the reporters called out questions, their voices echoing through the grand hallways of the hellish court. 

"Sir one question here please!"

"what you think about the trial?"

"was the ruling fair?"

Some questions where open as some of the sinners that were called as witnesses were caught by the reporters.

"I personally think this entire thing was a waste of my time." Eddie said with a annoyed expression as a microphone was shoved into his face, "I came all the way here and I don't see one asshole head chop off! what a fucking rip off!" the rabbit exclaimed out before putting on a look that a was a mixture of fear and annoyance, "Also if it's not too much trouble could somebody FUCKING SAVE ME FROM THIS CRAZY HAG!" He screeched out because he was currently wrapped in a web cocoon being held by his grandmother with only his head free.

"Now now, Edward. Remember your manners, darling" said the elderly spider-woman, her smile wide and full of teeth. "But I suppose a new lesson wont hurt..once we get to my house" she said with a cackle and a hungry look.

"Oh yes yes...this was quite the experience" Lyle Lipton said "never thought I would get close to the sin of greed..great chap for sure..we will do quite business Im sure"

"Look i'm not saying that creations original designs for some creatures were flawed...I'm just saying there's nothing wrong with making some improvements." Commented the hazmat wearing sinner with a shrug.

"Well what can I say? they ask me to come and tell my story and I did" Martha said with a shrug "not the worst way to pass a day"

"plus good to know the princess is not running some scam" said Mary as she walked to her fellow demoness.

"Eh I suppose..she is cute actually" Marta giggled "said..whats that?" she asked noticing Mary holding something.

"Oh! this? well..Miss Vaggie gave it to me" said the ex-teacher showing a pamphlet "Its..info about the Hazbin hotel" she said with a blush and a bit nervous.

Martha raised a brow before sighing.

 "If you want to check this place out suppose there's no harm." she admitted crossing her arms, "but like I said in there I like it here so i've got no interest in joining those snobs up in heaven." she told her girlfriend who gave a nod.

 "That's fair..still might be interesting." she admitted looking back down at the pamphlet.

"Still pretty wild to think that Barb was apparently a sexy imp from hell." Admitted the camp sinner with a nod before waving at the camera, "Barb babe! If you're still interested call me...please!"

Although the attention of the reporters was more drawn towards the exiting Goetias.

"Marquis Andrealphus! Its its true you orchestrated this trial to get rid of prince Stolas?"

"what are you thoughts on you being the next goetia on trial?"

"It is true you and the Imp Striker are also lovers?" 

"WHAT!?" Andrealphus had to give a shocked disgusted look on the last one before snapping out with his form glowing with power, "NO! TO BOTH THAT AND ME SETTING UP THIS TRIAL FOR THAT PURPOSE!" He roared out his control on his emotions not at their best right now, "And i'll thank you all to leave me be, though I will say that when my trial comes all of hell will see my innocence declared!" He ended before attempting to stomp off away from the reporters.

"There you have it folks, could it be this was just an attempt to be the only Goetia/Imp paring of hell?"

"I HEARD THAT!!!" 

Not far from there

"Prince Vassago! Prince Vassago over here"

"Prince Vassago! what you feel about you fellow Goetia´s punishment?"

"Do you think Stolas is a traitor?"

"What you will do now that you have half his assets making you and your house the new powerhouse of the goetias?"

"Despite his actions I would not call Stolas a traitor." Vassago corrected with a frown, "And while a part of me finds the punishment cruel in it's irony.." He admitted giving a sigh, "I am grateful for the mercy the Sins and Princess showed him." He said with a nod to the cameras "As for the assets...I will manage them to the best of my ability for the good of our society." He added "And when the time is right I will give all back to soon-to-be-crowned princess Octavia"

"But you dont think Stolas´s relationship with an imp..."

"what? dirty? scandalous?" the red bird huffed "Por favor! me cortaria el pico si ningun Goetia tuviera secretos bajo la cama" he said with a smirk before his expression turned serious again "Yes I will admit he could have handle things better...but he's not a traitor" he declared "He let his desires get the better of him but he's still loyal to Lucifer, the Princess, Sins, and of course Hell itself so he is no traitor!" The goetia stated quite firmly, "now if you excuse me I have business to attend to." he added a star forming under him before it took him off into the air.

Unfortunately this made him miss Blitz looking behind a column with Loona and Stolas just behind him.

"Uff ok this will be hard" said the imp noticing the sea of reporters "maybe we should look for a backdoor or something"

"Umm no..." said Stolas trying to remain straight "this is not something I cant hide from...and prefer walk out with my head up and not like a coward from behind"

"You sure about that?" Loona questioned with an arched brow, "Because, no offense, but you can´t barely stand without help." she pointed out with a slight worried look.

 "Perhaps but even if Hell sees me at my lowest I refuse to hide like a coward." Stolas replied back with a firm look.

"Ugg fine...just stay behind me..Loona you remain close and claw the eyes out anyone trying to get pushy" said Blitzo with a grunt "maybe should have asked for my weapons back"

"I'm with you, dad" Loona said with a smirk, her tail swishing as she got into a ready stance behind her father, her eyes glinting with a mix of excitement and protectiveness.

And with that the trio revealed themselves as they headed to the crowd of reporters.

 "There he is!" Shouted out a form that could be recognized as Katie Killjoy with a large sadistic smile, "Prince Stolas! How's it feel to lose all your power and status in front of all of hell!? and for a filthy imp no less!"

Loona growled ready to claw throats.

"First of all Blitz is anything but filthy" said Stolas in angry yet civilized tone.

"And secondly, Im right here bitch!" yelled the imp in question as he stepped up with a snarl "And if you dont want me to start busting knees you and the rest of these losers will let us pass!"

"oooh someones got a mouth on them" Katie said mockingly with a laugh while sneering down at Blitzo as she cracked her neck, "careful little imp you don't have a goetia to hide behind anymore after all"

Blitz growled.

"Oh bitch I dont need to hide but you will need a hospital!" he said ready to break bones until Stolas put a hand on his shoulder.

"Easy Blitzo..." he called before turning at the reporter "sure Im not a prince anymore..but now he has something better...three sins and the princess herself backing him up" he said looking straight at Katie "you want to try mess with that?"

Katies eyes widened slightly as the other reporters took a step back, some of them looking like they were about to run.

"I will answer questions..but keep your personal opinions to yourselves" said the ex prince as he and his bodyguards began advancing again.

Katie gave a slight scowl before another voice shouted out.

 "Prince Stolas what will you do now that your bitch of a wife has custody of your daughter!?" Called out the form of Vox as he appeared in a flash of light prompting surrounding demons to jump back in surprise, "And if you believe she and her brother set up this trial with hopes of your demise, do you have any plans for revenge?" He added with a smirk.

Stollas narrowed his eyes at the overlord.

"First of all that I lost my position doesnt mean I have lost custody of my daughter" Stolas said in a cold tone. "Yes she will need to go live with her mom but she still will be allowed to visit me"

"Ah but do you think she'll want anything to do with you outside of her training?" Vox asked keeping his smug look, "After all you've probably just becoming the biggest joke in hell, and apparently screwed up so much even the Sins themselves are worried about what's going to happen."

"I'll deal with my family issues as I see fit." Stolas replied icily, his eyes never leaving Vox. "And as always I will respect my daughter´s wishes. Now if you do not have any more relevant questions regarding the trial, I suggest you step aside."

Vox got a bit irritated expression on his face at that comment before his smirk returned.

 "Ah but one more question." He said staring hard into Stolas eyes, "What's it feel like knowing that because you couldn't resist a booty call, you might have helped push hell into a war with heaven before they were ready for it?"

Stolas eyes widened in shock as that little piece of info returned to his mind.

Whatever he thought about himself and the punishment he got one thing he couldnt deny...and that was that because of him now hell inhabitants could be at war risk with heaven and Earth.

This seems to give the crowd a second breath as soon flashes and questions of similar natured bombarded the ex-prince.

"ALRIGHT THATS IT!" Bltzo snapped as Loona growled while they took positions besides Stolas, "Interviews are over! SO FUCK OFF YOU VULTURES!" The imp screamed as he and his daughter tried to get Stolas out of there.

The reporters didn't take it too kindly to be talked down to like and more than one tried to get closer.

"Ok thats it..Loona clear the way!" ordered Blitzo.

GROWL!

The hellhound didnt needed another word and pounced on the reporters tearing them apart as Blitz helped Stolas walk.

"Come on! lets get a taxi or I will steal a car..whatever comes first!" Blitzo exclaimed as he practically dragged Stolas through the now dispersing crowd of reporters, his eyes scanning for any potential escape vehicles.

All while Stolas carried a shocked lost look his mind whirling as he truly began to fear for not only his and his daughter future, but the future for of all hell...had he truly invited disaster and war into everyone lives because of his hubris and desires?

From the sides Vox grinned in delight at the scene unfolding. He had enjoyed poking at the weaknesses of the Goetia, and seeing the once proud Stolas reduced to this was nothing short of exhilarating. The flash of fear in the ex-prince's eyes when the war with heaven was mentioned was like a shot of pure adrenaline to the overlord.

"Well there you have it folks" he told to the camera while the rest of the reporters began to disperse, some of them whispering about what Vox just said. "It seems Ex-prince Stolas doesnt have the courage to face the truth about what he has wrought!" He called out before the camera.

Inside the Hall Charlie and the sins (alongside Vaggie and Alastor) marched in unison to the exit to aboard their vehicles and leave towards the Hazbin hotel.

"But one thing is sure" continued the TV Overlord "this will not be the last we hear from the Goetia drama" 

In the mansion some Imps were helping prepare Octavia while Stella was busy packing and talking to her phone.

"But what this drama will end up meaning for Hell itslef?"

On the other side of the call in an icy vehicle, Andrealphus was fuming as he watched the scene unfold from the screens inside the car. 

"And this would end here or would be just the first act of a grander play of hellish politics!" Vox exclaimed.

On a side of the hell courthouse a window opened and Striker sneaked his way out.

"And what about the threat of war this event has caused?"

Inside her office Carmilla and her daughters were also fixing themselves under the watchful eye of Zestial.

"Will our leaders be able to find a solution..or would the realm of hell crumble around us?"

In his office, Crimson smiled evilly as one of his goons show him some pictures of a ranch in Wrath.

"One thing for sure, things are about to get a whole lot more interesting," The tv overlord declared "stay tune for more updates as we get them. This has been a live broadcast of 'Vox Populi' Back to studios!" He said with a dramatic flair as the camera turned off.