A week later, Sera and Emily finally left the hotel to go back to heaven. Charlie was quite sad that it would be a while before Emily and her would see each other again, but it was fine. Sera meanwhile, was relieved that she doesn't have to see anymore of this terrible place, though she does admit that most of the hotel staff might be redeemed in the future.

The entire week, Alastor wasn't seen at all, and the hotel staff were already getting curious of where he might've gone. Lucifer's terrible acting skills was not helping in this regard. They had a suspicion that Lucifer knew where he was, but he wouldn't tell them. They haven't received any new of any killing sprees so he wasn't outside of the hotel, and he would usually inform them of where he was going. This was the longest he'd gone without returning, and Rosie also didn't know where he went.

So it was very sudden for them when he reappeared a second after the doors closed behind the angels. "Al! Where have you been? We were all looking for you!" Charlie shouts at him, happy that he had returned. "Yeah smiles, we were beginning to wonder if you died. Again." Angel cuts in, confused by where he had gone for a week. "Never mind, he won't tell us anyways." Vaggie rolls her eyes. "Right you are dear! It will remain a little mystery!" he replies in his usual sassy tone. "Ugh, just when I thought you were gone for good." Husk mumbles from beyond the counter. "Now, now Husker. You know I won't be gone that long, especially with you here." he replies in a sarcastic tone, reaching out to scratch Husk's head. Husk shooed his hands away.

Lucifer didn't seem too fazed about everything, and he didn't bother to greet Alastor when he reappeared. Charlie stares at her dad, he had been acting very suspicious all week. He always wanted to stay away in his room and made up shitty excuses to do so.

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It had been a few days since Alastor had reappeared. Activity at the hotel had returned to normal. Husk was drinking at the counter while chatting with Angel who was trying to flirt with him. Lucifer was in his office doing paperwork, no longer acting suspicious. Charlie and Vaggie were doing their usual things. Alastor was making broadcasts every now and then. And Nifty was finally able to roam around and clean freely without being hindered.

It was well and all until suddenly a visitor arrived.

Dressed in a goth outfit with huge horns, a man was at their door. As usual, Charlie went out to greet him.

"Umm- Hello! Welcome to the Hazbin Ho-", "Yeah, yeah I know, it's literally on the fucking sign outside bitch you don't have to remind me." the visitor replies in a rude tone. "Oh um- well-", "Just let me in already, this place is the only fucking hotel in the fucking area." "Sorry! Well, come on in!" Charlie replies, slightly annoyed by the rude guest. The new client steps inside, taking in the sight. "What a fucking mess. No wonder no one stays in this shitty place." he remarks. Charlie was trying her best to not get angry at the rude demon. "Well- to register you as our guest, I kinda need your name.." she tells him, holding a clipboard. "You know my name bitch." he replies, sitting down on the couch, taking up all the space. "Umm, I've never seen you here before..", "It's Adam bitch.". Charlie was shocked, and nearly transformed into her demon form when Vaggie strolls over, calming her down. "Babe, what's going on? Who is he?", "It's Adam.", Vaggie was surprised. "Adam? I thought you killed him?", "Yep, thought I was dead too. Wouldn't you be happy if I am huh Vagatha? You'd still make a great exterminator.". Vaggie glares at him. "Never mind, you should get your dad and that damn radio head down here.", "You're right, I'll go call them!" Charlie replies, running up the stairs, leaving Vaggie with Adam. "Why are you here?" she questions him rudely, "Can't you fucking see? I fucking died and went down here.", "Well then why do you want to stay here?", "Because there's no other fucking place, duh."

Before Vaggie snaps, Charlie arrives with Lucifer and Alastor. Charlie walks towards Vaggie and leads her out of the room, "Let's let them handle this Vag, they'll know what to do." Charlie tells her reassuringly, with her nodding in response.

Meanwhile, Lucifer and Adam were staring each other down, and Alastor was watching them both, leaning on his cane. "So, you died and now you come to my house seeking refuge? How pathetic have you gotten?" Lucifer spat at him, irritating Adam. "Oh shut the fuck up wife-fucker. Not like you're any better." Lucifer's eyes narrowed at this and Alastor's ears turn slightly down. "Oh and who's this bitch?" Adam turns to Alastor, "Aren't you the one I one-shotted? Man, I should've fucking killed you then and there." Alastor glares at him, a slight static noise filling the room. "Hmm, maybe you need a little reminding of who really got one-shotted." he snaps his fingers. "Nifty darling, you forgot to drive out another bug." he turns to the little demon who had appeared beside him, holding a dagger. "Ooooo~ where? Where?!" Nifty smiles maniacally. "Right there darling, a few stabs might do the job." He points at Adam, who screamed like a girl at the sight of the little demon, now positively quivering. "W-wait! That's too fucking far! Get that thing away from me!" He backs up against the edge of the couch, watching as Nifty takes one little step towards him at a time with a maniacal smile, holding the dagger like she's ready to stab. Lucifer and Alastor chuckles at the sight. "Would you look at that? First man, second death." Alastor remarks. "Stab, stab!" Nifty squeals as pounces on Adam who was still screaming like a girl. Alastor then appears and holds her mid-air, preventing her from stabbing Adam again. "I'll excuse myself and Nifty." He chuckles once more before disappearing into the shadows holding Nifty, who was still making a stabbing motion.

"Well isn't that right? Who knew that the great Adam was scared of a little demon?" Lucifer teases him. Adam regains his previous smug behavior and dusts himself off. "Shut the fuck up, anyways let me stay at this shitty place." Adam demands. Lucifer raises his eyebrow, "And why would I let you do that?", "Because I need to fucking ascend again." he crosses his arms. "Oho? How far you've fallen. Just saying, you look stupider than that red bastard.", "Shut up, he can't even lay a finger on me.". And so they went on like that for hours, Charlie peeking out from the doorway from time to time to check on them. It really seemed like they could not get along.

"Dad?" Charlie steps in, interrupting their conversation. "The hell you want princess? We're busy.", "Shut up Adam, don't talk to her like that!" Lucifer turns to her. "What is it apple pie?", "Al made pancakes." Lucifer blinked. Alastor had never made pancakes before, and had been inclined to avoid cooking them. Why would he cook it now? "Aaaandd you better come before he umms, turns it into charcoal." "He WHAT-" with that, Lucifer rushes to the kitchen. Adam was sitting on the couch again, eating popcorn. "Oh, you're done?" he asks, his mouth filled with popcorn. "Umm, so about your request earlier.. we'd gladly accept you into the hotel.. as long as you don't cause any trouble-", "Yeah, yeah whatever tits. There's literally no other fucking hotel in the area." Adam replies, stuffing more popcorn in his mouth. Charlie sighs, but was glad to have another member to her hotel. "So, welcome to the Hazbin Hotel!-", "Yeah, don't care. Just show me one of your shitty rooms and I'll stay put." Adam waved her off. Charlie sighs, it was really hard dealing with someone as rude and stubborn as him. "Your room will be 444." she hands him the room key and he goes up to find his room. Charlie crosses her arms, she was glad they had a new member but he was very rude.

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Adam's pov:

"Fucking bitch, can't they just check me in when I entered? This place is worst than a fuckin one star hotel." I think to myself as I stroll through the hallways. "Hmm?" I glance at the hallway, it seemed that this was near Lucifer's room judging from the duck pictures on the wall. "Fucking weirdo, he was like this even before he fell." I thought to myself as I headed towards his room, wanting to prank him. "How funny would it be if someone burned all his fucking ducks?" I giggle to myself as I creep closer to the room. I slam open the door and looked around. "The fuck is all this?" I whisper to myself as I began to inspect Lucifer's bedroom. "What is this shit?" I ask myself as I pick up a tuft of red and black fur from his bed. "Fuck no- I swear to dad if he's fucking that fucking deer I'm gonna kill myself. Wait no- wait a shitting minute." I grin evily. "Fuck that guy, I'm gonna blackmail him." I took some of the fur and left, making it seem like I was never there. "FUCK I'M SO GOOD AT DETECTIVATING, wait- uh BLACKMAILING!" I shout out as I ran to my room.

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Lucifer's pov:

I rushed into the kitchen to find.. perfectly cooked pancakes. I look up and see Alastor, confused. "What? Charlie told me you were burning pancakes?", he laughs. "Oh it was just to get your attention silly. Anyways, have some before I give them all to Nifty." he points his spatula at the little gremlin who was aggressively eating pancakes in the corner. I sigh as I made a fork appear in my hand. "Surely this guy can't even cook good I've never even see him-" I shoved a piece into my mouth, not expecting anything. Suddenly- "What the fuck, what recipe did you use? Fucking Gordon Ramsey??" I ask him. "It's so good! Too good in fact." he chuckles. "It's very simple dwarf, I add salt.". I pause, "First off, I am not a dwarf, second. YOU ADDED WHAT?!" I shouted at him. "That's a crime against pancakes! How dare you insolent little-" he leans down over me, "Little? Talk to me like that when you're taller." his smile widens. "Fuck you!" I shout at him again, my finger pointed at him accusatorily. And just like that, we had another shouting session.

Suddenly Charlie walks in, "Dad. Please stop fighting with Al, and Al please stop provoking dad.. You guys are the reason why this hotel is standing! And also the reason it might be destroyed.." she adds as an afterthought. She notices the pancakes on the table, "Wow Al! You can really cook! These look perfect!" she remarks, looking all starry-eyed. "Well, thank you dear, you may try them if you'd like." he hands her a fork, with her gratefully accepting it. She takes a bite, "Yum! It tastes even better than it looks! How did you make this Al?", I cut in, "He committed.. the most HEINOUS crime in pancake history!" I shout in a dramatic voice. "HE ADDED SALT TO PANCAKES!" I shout out, blaming Alastor. Charlie tilts her head, "I.. don't really see what's the problem with that..?" she replies innocently, taking another bite. I gasp dramatically, and I slap the fork out of her hand before she could put it in her mouth. "Dad! What are you-", "Don't question it sweetie, I'm saving you from getting addicted to this cursed dish!" I point at the salted pancakes. Alastor sighs. Suddenly everything was silent except for a light munching sound. We turn around to see Husk and Angel eating popcorn from the end of the hallway. "How long have you been there?" I ask them, "Long enough to know what you were talking about." Angel replies before taking in another handful of popcorn in his mouth. Husk looked like he wanted to say something but couldn't, I glance at my side and see Alastor making a shushing motion at Husk. "Okay, this guy is keeping way too many secrets." I thought to myself as I rolled my eyes. After a few minutes of conversation, they all eventually left the room, Husk and Angel were going to watch a movie in the lounge, and Charlie was going upstairs to comfort Vaggie, who seemed like she was having major flashbacks earlier.

Soon it was just me and Alastor alone in the kitchen. I turn to him and pin him against the counter, "You damn red radio.. committing such a terrible crime! I'm going to make you taste your horrible food!" I smile at him as he smiles back. I then grab onto him as we shared an intimate and passionate kiss in the heat of the moment. It had already lasted a few minutes, our tongues fighting for dominance, when suddenly Angel walks in. Me and Alastor broke our kiss and stared at him, glaring as a warning to not tell the others. "Uh yeah- never saw anything. I'm blind by the way." he nervously states as he pulls out sunglasses from his chest floof and walks away. Me and Alastor shared a look before continuing. "It's a rare time that I tasted something better than pancakes, and damned satan, this guy tasted delicious." I thought to myself as we shared this intimate moment. I smirk at him and he smirks at me back, "Let's continue tonight, I still have to fix your wretched mistake." I told him as he grins. "Indeed, have fun trying to fix it. I mixed it in the batter." he replies, giggling mischievously. I take a deep breath before yelling, "FUCK YOU AGAIN."