Hazbin Lights

by Cherrymilk14

Summary:

On Inanimate Island, Lightbulb (The ruler of II's daughter) wants to help all the citizens who were eliminated from the game to join back & live peacefully in Dream Island, but everyone thinks her idea is worthless, even her own father. But with the help of her friends, Lightbulb won't give up & will make her dream a reality!

Chapter 1: Chasing Rainbows

Years ago, three friends decided to create something that would make the world more interesting to both them & everyone on Earth. That something was called "The Game."

The Game consists of objects around the world competing against each other by playing different kinds of activities. If they win, they are sent to a peaceful island called Dream Island, & if they lose, they would simply just sit out in a room. However, The Game didn't stay that way for long.

One of the three friends, Steve Cobs, thought that the losers deserved a punishment if they lost, that punishment being death. Behind the backs of his friends, he would secretly murder the losers, one by one. But one day, as Four & X checked on the eliminated contestants, the room was filled with dead bodies & blood, much to their horror. To find out who the murderer was, they sent another eliminated contestant to the room & waited to see who would come in. They soon found out that their close friend was the one responsible for the murder once they spotted him enter the room with a knife, but they stopped him before he could continue his spree.

As punishment, Four & X created a place for all the eliminated contestants called Inanimate Island, where Steve would live & rule as king of both the island & the eliminated contestants as Four & X would live & rule over Dream Island & the winners.

Both islands are complete opposites. The winners on Dream Island live peacefully without any drama or trouble. The same couldn't be said for the eliminated contestants, though, as there is plenty of violence, cheating, & much more terrible laws getting broken every day.

Even though Dream Island was still peaceful & Cobs was out of their way, Four & X still held a huge grudge against him for his betrayal, as well as worried on what he could try to do next, especially finding his way up to Dream Island. So every year, they would lead an army to Inanimate Island & slaughter as many eliminated contestants as they could as revenge, & soon, their delight.

Later, Steve was tasked that in order to keep his throne, he must marry & have a family, or adopt a child. Marriage sounded like "too much work" for him, so instead, he adopted a young island born as both his daughter & princess of the island. & that's where we meet our main heroine.

In a large mansion, an object walks out on the balcony & leaned over on the rail. She was yellow, wearing a red suit & tie. She looked down at her city & sent a streak of lighting up in the sky, not looking up once. As the lightning streaks multiplied, the citizens left their homes to start their daily lives. One object picked up the dead bodies that were lying all over the city, another changed their sign, & one group of trio were outside of a club.

These three were known as The Thinkers: Silver Spoon, The Floor & Candle. Candle took a selfie with Floory & started texting on her phone with Silver watching as the three walked inside the building.

As the yellow object stared down at her citizens, tears rolled down from her eyes as she started to sing to herself.

"At the end of the rainbow, there's happiness. & to find it, how often I've tried. But my life is a race, just a wild goose chase, & my dreams have all been denied. Why have I always been a failure? What can the reason be? I wonder if the world's to blame, I wonder if it could be me. I'm always chasing rainbows, watching clouds drifting by. My schemes are just like all my dreams, ending the sky. Some fellows look & find the sunshine, I always look & find the rain. Some fellows make a winning sometime, I never even make a gain, believe me. I'm always chasing rainbows. Waiting to find a little bluebird, in vain."

After she finished her song, she looked over at the clock tower. Only 365 days until the next extermination. She leaned her head down & overflowed herself with tears & began to cry. How can Lightbulb help the many objects on her island if no one wants to listen to her, not even her own father?

Notes:

The story isn't going to be 100% like Hazbin Hotel. Some things will change like relationships, sexuality & character (both personality & goal.) & because why not, when a new character is introduced in a chapter, I'll list the role they play.
Lightbulb - Charlie
Steve Cobs - Lucifer
Silver Spoon - Valentino
The Floor - Vox
Candle - Velvette

Chapter 2: Slutty Brush

After the bell on the clock tower rang, an object falls out of the sky & lands on the ground. They were just eliminated from the Game.

"I'M ALIVE!!! I'M ALIVE!!!" The object got up & cheered with relief

Their cheer was short lived though, only for them to get run over by a car.

Once the car stopped, a tall object stepped out of it & leaned over at the window. The object was very tall & brown, wearing a pink suit & a black skirt with matching boots. They swept up their blond & pink hair as they talked to the driver.

"Thanks for the fun time hot stuff." The driver said, looking like he had a great time.

"Yeah, Yeah. Listen, it's discrete you hear me? I can't let it get out I'm offerin' my services to randos in the street! It was a quick cash grab... Ya got it?" The tall object answered back, giving the driver a thumbs up.

"Heh. Whatever you say, slut!" Laughed the driver.

"Ouch! Ooh! Such an insult!" The tall one pouted.

They stuck their head into the car to get closer to the driver & mess with him.

"Let me know when you come up with something creative to call me, you sack of poorly packaged horse shit! Tell the missus I said hi." They gave the driver a quick kiss & a little wave. "Shnookums."

They popped their head out & watched the driver leave, flustered about the name calling.

Once the driver left, the tall object spotted a drug machine & decided to get theirselves some. A bag of Stimulants dropped from the machine & before they could even take some, a random object snatches the bag of drugs from them.

"HEY!!!" They shouted at the thief.

"Unknown Gender Freak!" The thief shouted back as they ran off laughing.

The thief's success didn't last long, because a rolling boulder rolled down & smashed them.

"OH MY GOD! NOOO!!!" The tall object ran over to the crushed object.

"MY DRUGS! DAMN IT!"

After they finished whining, they felt a vibration from their phone & checked out what it was. They get a text on their phone from their friend about a turf war nearby along with the location. The object set up their GPS & smiled. Time for Paintbrush to cause some trouble!

Notes:

Paintbrush - Angel Dust

Chapter 3: Something Stale

Up in the sky, there was a huge airship shooting lasers, causing havoc in the city, & the leader & her henchmen were sure enjoying themselves. The leader was tan & had a crack on the left side of her eye, wearing a black & mustard yellow suit with a matching top hat & her henchmen were all mindless phones who were just joining in on the destruction for no reason.

The leader looked down on the ruined area & smiled with delight as she watched the buildings burn & get smashed thanks to her.

"Those other cowardly objects dare not hinder my territorial takeover!? A wise decision! The power of my machines are unmatched! No other object can compare to the likes of I, Taco!" She laughed as her phones praised her.

"Gee, that was pretty swell, boss."

"Yeah! You really showed them what for."

"I liked it when you shot them with your ray gun."

"I wished she shoot me with her ray gun."

After the phones finished praising their boss, Taco went over her plans to take over the area.

"At this rate, I will seize control of the entire area by the end of the day. & nothing, not even a single object in this infernal of suffering will be able to take back this city from my grip!"

After she finished half of her plan, the phones celebrated & opened up bottles & sprayed it everywhere, much to her annoyance.

"SHUT UP!" She shouted at the top of her lungs. The phones stopped as she finished her plan.

"Inanimate Island will be mine, & everybody will know the name of Ta-"

"EDGE LORD!" A voice interrupted.

"WHO SAID THAT!? WHICH ONE OF YOU SAID IT!? SPEAK UP!" Taco looked around & shouted at her phones.

"... That was none of us, boss." One of them replied.

A small ball flew in through the window & rolled over towards her. As Taco looked closer, she noticed that the ball had a string on fire & a skull on it. It was a bomb, much to her & her henchmen's terror. The bomb exploded, covering the room with fireworks & red smoke.

As she coughed from the smoke that was finally clearing up, a white object in red appeared with another bomb & grinned at her.

"You looking for a fight, old lady? Why don't you get that tinker toy bullshit off my turf before I smash it even more!"

Taco looked at her & grinned devilishly.

"Oh, you wanna go missy? Well, I'm happy to apprise!"

Her henchmen made their weapons & were getting ready for the fight, because Taco & Marshmallow were about to begin a war!

Notes:

Taco - Sir Pentious
Marshmallow - Cherri Bomb

Chapter 4: Biggest Blame Fool

Everyone in the city gathered around a nearby TV store to watch the afternoon news. When the show started, two objects were smiling at the cameras. One was short & periwinkle wearing a red dress, & the other was tall & skinny wearing a blue collar shirt & tie.

"Good afternoon everyone & welcome to Channel II! I'm Liy!" said the short one.

"& I'm Tree!" said the taller one.

"Outside of Inanimate City, there is a turf war raging on the west side between Wannabe Ruler: Taco & Spunky Lesbian: Marshmallow." Tree reported.

"That's right, Tree. After the recent extermination, many areas are all up for grabs. Objects all over Inanimate Island are already fighting to gain a new place." Liy reported alongside her co-worker.

"Those two seem to really want it more than anything!"

"Even tooth & nail for that area!"

"I would sure like to nail Marshmallow one day, but she's only into the ladies."

"You sure are a lip-dick jackass, Tree. Or should I say, no dick." Liy splashed her hot coffee on Tree's crouch area, burning him badly & laughed.

"Coming up next: we have an exclusive interview with the daughter of Inanimate Islands' own ruler, who's here to discuss her brand-new project. All after the break."

Liy looked back at Tree, still in pain from the hot coffee splashed all over him.

"SUCK IT UP TREE! YOU LITTLE-"

"& CUT!"

Behind the set at the news station, a tall green object wearing a red collar shirt along with a matching bow & black skirt helped Lightbulb shine her glass head, or tries too, as Lightbulb is too excited to stay still.

"Ok, you remember what to say?" She asked Lightbulb, who responded with full enthusiasm.

"YES! LET'S DO THIS!!!"

Before she could run off, the object grabbed her & spoke to her seriously.

"Calm down. Just look at me, & I'll map it at you-"

Lightbulb interrupted her, looking & sounding really bored.

"Awww! Come on Test Tube! I know what to say. It just feels like I need to... I don't know, make things sound more exciting!"

Lightbulb went over to the food counter to eat a doughnut, trying to think of some ideas, & thought of the perfect one.

"How about I-"

"Sing a song about it?" Test Tube finished.

"You knew I was going to say that!" Lightbulb smiled & poked her friend's nose.

She hugged her best friend. Test Tube smiled for a second, but looked at her seriously once again.

"Please don't sing. This is serious."

"Well, you know, I'm better at expressing myself & my goals through song!" Lightbulb tried to convince her.

"But life isn't a musical, girl."

In disappointment at her failure to try to convince her friend, Lightbulb got another doughnut & ate it.

"Fine. But I have other ideas of what to say." She gave Test Tube a list of her ideas & smiled.

"The highlighted bits are the best parts!"

Test Tube read through her ideas a couple of times, only to be caught in confusion.

"It's all highlighted, & is this a drawing?"

"YES! That's the happy ending, see? Everyone's happy & smiling on Dream Island!" Lightbulb looked at the list & smiled at the drawing.

"I don't think that's simple, but please just follow the talking points we went over. & DO. NOT. SING! Got it?"

Lightbulb slumped down once again.

"Fine."

She finished her last doughnut & walked over to the set to talk to Liy, who was smoking her cigarette.

"Hi, I'm Lightbulb! Nice to meet you!"

Lightbulb took out her hand, waiting for a handshake, only for Liy to continue smoking. After she finished her cigarette, she finally responded.

"I'd say it's a pleasure to meet you, but that would be a lie. You can put your hand away, I don't touch the gays, mainly trans. I have standards."

Lightbulb felt really offended, but still tried to be nice.

"So, uhhh... how's that working out for you?" Instead of a response, Liy ignored her & continued to talk trash.

"Look, my time is money, so I'll keep this short. You're not here because we wanted you here, you're here because Fries couldn't make it for his cannibal cooking segment. You might be some royal bigshot, but that doesn't mean shit to me. I'm too rich & too influential to give up line fuck about what some pansexual trans freak princess wants to advertise, so don't get cute with me honey or I will fucking kill you!"

Liy left to get herself some coffee, with Lightbulb just standing there, jaws dropped & completely offended. But again, she tried to be nice & sat down, waiting for her interview to start.

"& WE'RE LIVE!"

Liy rushed back into her seat, 'ready' to interview Lightbulb.

"& Welcome back to Channel II! & we're here with the princess of Inanimate Island herself! Now Lightbulb, tell us about this new passion project that you been insistently pestering our news station about!"

"Well..."

Notes:

Yes, BFDI characters are going to be in the story, mainly because there isn't enough Inanimate Insanity characters to take all the characters slots & because some of them are for an upcoming novel (wink wink) & Lightbulb & Test Tube aren't in a relationship here, BUT they do have a little attraction on both sides, so Semi-Canon is good. (You'll see soon.)
Test Tube - Vaggie
Liy - Katie Killjoy
Tree - Tom Trench

Chapter 5: The Happy Hotel

Lightbulb looked around the room as everyone stared at her, with Test Tube being the only one smiling at her & giving her a thumbs up. Lightbulb smiled & started her interview.

"As most of you know, I was born here on Inanimate Island & growing up, I always tried to see the good in everyone."

Liy was getting really bored & messed with her pen, which annoyed Lightbulb but ignored her & continued her sentence.

"We just went through another extermination & lost so many objects. & it breaks my heart to see my people being slaughtered every year. & no one is even given a chance!" Lightbulb banged her hand on the table so hard that it woke Liy up.

"I can't stand watching while the whole city is subjected to such violence! So I been thinking, is there a more peaceful way to endure overpopulation here on Inanimate Island? Perhaps we can create an alternative way to change objects through redemption? Well, I think yes! So that's what this project aims to achieve. Ladies, gentleman, & other genders, I'm opening the first of it's kind: A hotel that rehabilitates objects!"

Everyone at the news station stared at Lightbulb in silence. The objects watching the news laughed & called her nuts, & no one showed interest in her idea, except for one. The object was watching the news at the nearest store with the other objects. He was short & red with a bit of yellow, wearing a red stripped suit along with a matching top hat & held a red staff. He smiled at her speech & wanted to hear more.

Back at the news station, the camera man laughed a little.

"Stupid bitch." He laughed. Test Tube, who was standing next to him, glared at him & immediately punched him.

Lightbulb knew that the silence wasn't a good sign & she broke the silence with a little idea.

"Look, every single one of you has something good deep down inside of all of you, maybe I'm not getting through to you." She smiled as she looked over to her bodyguards, The Cherries, & gave them a wink.

The Cherris looked at each other & smiled, & Test Tube immediately caught their glances & knew Lightbulb was going to sing.

"Oh no."

The Cherris turned off all the lights but one, which shined on Lightbulb. They went over to a piano set & played, as Lightbulb began to sing.

Notes:

I know this one is short, but the next chapter will be longer, I swear.
The Cherris - Razzle & Dazzle

Chapter 6: Inside Of Everyone Is A Rainbow

"I have a dream, I'm here to tell: About a wonderful, fantastic new hotel! Yes, it's one of a kind, right here on Inanimate Island, catering to a specific clientele."

The Cherries hummed along with Lightbulb as she sang.

"Inside of everyone is a rainbow, inside every weirdo is a shiny smile! Inside of every creepy hatchet-wielding maniac, is a jolly, happy, cupcake-loving child! We can turn them 'round! They'll be happy-bound! With just a little time down at the Happy Hotel!"

The Cherries switched to a guitar & drums, changing the paste of the music.

"So all you junkies, freaks, & weirdos. Creepers, fuck-ups, crooks, & zeroes. & downfallen superheroes, help is here! All of you cretins, sluts, and losers. Sexual deviants & boozers, & prescription drug abusers, need not fear! Forever again, we'll cure your problems, we'll make you well, you'll feel so swell. Right here on Inanimate Island, at the Happy Hotel!"

The Cherries switched back to the piano, going back to the original tone.

"There'll be no more fire, & no more screams. Just puppy dog kisses, & cotton candy dreams, & puffy-wuffy clouds. You're gonna be like 'Wow!' Once you check in with me~!"

Test Tube hid her face in embarrassment, & The Cherries picked up the paste again.

"So all your cartoon porn addictions, vegan rants, psychic predictions, ancient Roman crucifixions, end right here! All you monsters, thieves, & crazies, cannibals & crying babies, frothing mouth that's full of rabies, filled with cheer! You'll be complete! It'll be so neat! Our service can't be beat! You'll be on easy street! Life will be sweet at the Happy Hotel~!"

The whole room was filled with silence, except for Lightbulb's heavy breathing after the performance. She was hoping someone would say something about her idea. Finally, someone opened their mouth.

"Wow! That was shit!" They & everyone started to laugh, some even booed.

Liy was laughing the hardest out of everyone. She even laughed in Lightbulb's face! After she calmed down a bit, she tormented her.

"What in the world makes you think a single being on this island would give two shits about going back in the game? You have NO proof that this little experiment even works! You want people to join back in the game just because?!" Liy laughed again, & Lightbulb finally said something.

"Well, we have a paid trip already. They believe in our cause & has shown incredible progress!" Lightbulb said, still filled with hope. Liy stopped laughing.

"Oh, really? & who might that be?"

"Oh, just someone named Paintbrush!"

Tree overheard the conversation & butted in.

"You mean the famous porn artist?"

Liy glared at him.

"You fucking mutt, Tree!"

She looked back at Lightbulb & tormented her more.

"Beside, that's not even an accomplishment. I'm sure you can get that hooker to do anything with enough cash."

"Oh, are you sure? Because they been behaved, clean & out of trouble for two weeks now."

Liy heard some news through her IEM & smiled.

"This just in! We have a new player joining in on the turf war! Let's see who it is."

Everyone gathered around the screen to see who it was, & much to Lightbulb's surprise, it was Paintbrush!

"Oh, shit..." She whispered to herself.

Chapter 7: Betrayal

Lightbulb watched Paintbrush as they continued to cause destruction, feeling betrayed. & once again, Liy tormented her.

"What a coincidence! You must feel really stupid right now to have porn artist Paintbrush join in on a turf war after the whole 'redeeming client' thing." Liy once again laughed.

As Liy laughed, Lightbulb panicked & jumped in front of the camera, trying to cover up the footage.

"NO NO NO! DON'T LOOK AT THIS! DON'T!" She shouted.

She slumped down, knowing that everyone has already seen enough footage to make her look like a big joke, & it hurted her a lot. After Liy finished her laugh, she continued to hurt poor Lightbulb even more.

"Well, it sure looks like your little project is dead on arrival. Tell us, how does it feel to be such a total failure? Hmmmm?" & again, Liy laughed.

Lightbulb was getting really tired of her insults & hurtful words. She spotted her pen & decided to get her back by grabbing it & calling her the first word that popped in her head.

"Well... How does it feel that I got your pen, huh? Bitch!"

Immediately, Liy turned around & glared at her. Lightbulb's smile turned upside down & thought that maybe she have taken it a little too far with the name calling. Tree quickly left the area, knowing what Liy does when someone calls her that. & immediately, Liy jumped on Lightbulb & began to attack her.

...

Back in the city, Marshmallow & Paintbrush were in the turf war, throwing bombs & shooting at Taco & her phones while talking.

"Thanks for the backup, Painty!" Marshmallow said as she threw bombs towards the other group.

"You kidding, Marsh? This is the best action I ever seen in ages!" Paintbrush responded after shooting for a while.

After throwing a few bombs & shooting, Marshmallow & Paintbrush took a little break to catch up on some things while getting the next set of bombs ready.

"Where have you been anyway? I thought you went off & died or some shit." Marshmallow asked as she was lighting some bombs.

"Oh, I wish! I been staying at that crappy hotel I been telling you about. They said I can go rent-free if I play nice." Paintbrush answered as they helped Marsh throw some bombs. Once the bombs went out, Paintbrush started shooting at the phones again while talking to Marshmallow.

"You know, no fights, pranks, problematic language. Her words, not mine." Marshmallow kicked a phone towards Paintbrush as they shot it.

"Those crazy bitches are no fun & don't get me, at least you get me, Marsh." Paintbrush said as they & Marshmallow smiled at each other.

After their little talk, a chain rope came flying & wrapped around Paintbrush, throwing them to the other side with Taco. As Paintbrush tried to squirm theirself out, Taco laid her foot on them, making sure they couldn't get out.

"No one can save you now! Soon, my phones will capture your friend & both of you will kneel to me!" Taco laughed.

"Maybe we will if you can lay your foot down harder on my lower end." Paintbrush answered, giving a smug smile. Taco immediately lift her foot up.

"Quit it with the sex jokes! I may be queer, but I'm not gonna fuck you!"

Just then, Marshmallow kicked her off of Paintbrush & unchained them, laughing at their distraction plan that worked. Taco growled & shouted at them from the other side.

"You whores have no class in war! You're supposed to be saved within the past hour of being captured!"

"Whoever decided that isn't eliminated." Marshmallow answered back.

"Speaking of that, isn't that the main reason why you got eliminated? You couldn't even get yourself a date, let alone someone to love!" Paintbrush threw back.

The phones played air horns in the background, annoying Taco a lot. She glared at her phones to shut up & looked back at Paintbrush & Marshmallow.

"I'm gonna blow you two to bits! Then we'll see who'll be laughing!" She yelled back.

"Hm, kinky." Paintbrush answered, not that threatened.

"Oh not like that you fucking pervert!" Taco pointed.

A phone snuck up behind Paintbrush & Marshmallow with a gun, with Paintbrush being the only one to notice. Just before it shoots, Paintbrush pushed Marshmallow out of the way & a rope flied out, tieing Paintbrush yet again. Taco walked up close to them & laughed.

"Not so cocky now, are we?" She laughed.

"You know, you really need to watch what comes out of your mouth. I've been making these sex jokes the whole TIME-" Before Paintbrush could finish, Taco pulled out a huge drill as her phones held them up as she was ready to end their life for good.

"& IT LOOKS LIKE YOU'RE NOT HOLDING ON, WHICH IS SAD!" Paintbrush shouted as their bristles ignited.

They sent out heatwaves around them, hurting Taco's eyes, burning her phones & the rope tieing them. Marshmallow ran to Paintbrush, relief that they were alright.

"So, you think you're gonna get in a lot of trouble for this?" She asked.

"Eh. What kind of trouble is this gonna cause anyway?" They answered in full confidence.

...

Lightbulb & Liy were still attacking each other, as Lightbulb kicked & jumped on her. The fight got even worse as it caused a huge fire at the station. Tree was running around in the station on fire.

"AAAAAHHHHH!!! SOMEONE HELP!!! CALL THE FIREFIGHTERS!!!" He screamed.

...

Marshmallow looked over at Paintbrush & smiled.

"Glad you haven't changed Painty. You know you're my favorite person to party with!" She said as she punched their arm.

"You know it, sugar girl!" They smiled.

The phones gathered around, ready to fight Marshmallow & Paintbrush.

"You ready to finish this?" Marshmallow asked as she pulled out a bomb.

"Born ready, baby!" Paintbrush answered back, getting ready to shoot.

& in the end, let's just say that Lightbulb, Liy, Paintbrush, Marshmallow & Taco had one hellish finish.

Chapter 8: Your Fault

A little while after the fight, a limo drove through town, heading towards the hotel. Lightbulb looked out the window, thinking about the huge disaster that happened at the news station. She looked over at Test Tube, who was glaring at Paintbrush. They were playing with the buttons in the limo, & after messing with the buttons, they looked up at Test Tube, finally noticing her glare in confusion.

"What?" They asked.

"What!? WHAT!? WHAT WERE YOU DOING!?!?" She yelled at them.

"I owned my girl buddy a solid, isn't that a 'redeeming quality?' Helping friends with stuff?"

"NOT WITH TURF WARS THAT RESULTS IN TERRITORIAL GENOCIDE!"

"Eh, you win some, you lose a few hundred, heh heh heh! I wasn't that bad anyway." Paintbrush laughed, & went back to messing with the limo buttons, taking their focus off of Test Tube.

Test Tube threw a knife past them, still needing to talk to them.

"Oh c'mon! My credibility was on the line! I mean, what kind of reputation would I have if people found out that I was trying to go clean? It just throws out my entire persona." Paintbrush said, trying to convince Test Tube to give them slack.

"Your credibility!? What about the hotels!? Your little stunt, made us a FUCKING joke!" Test Tube yelled back.

"Pfft. No no no babe, jokes are funny. I made you look... Uhhh... Sad. & pathetic. Like an orphan with no arms or legs with progeria." Paintbrush answered back.

Clearly their thoughts made Lightbulb uncomfortable as she shook & hid her head so she wouldn't have to hear any more of those thoughts, which Paintbrush could see how much it bugged her.

"Great! Now I'm bummed just thinking about it. Hey, does this thing have any liquor?"

Paintbrush searched around the limo for some liquor, to which annoyed Test Tube a lot as she went back to the main subject.

"Can you please just try to take this thing seriously, Paintbrush!?" She asked seriously, which annoyed them.

"Uhhh! Fine, I'll try. Just, don't blow yourself up with your 'extreme atychiphobia' or whatever the fuck stresses you nerds." Paintbrush answered back, pissing her off more.

"Was that you trying to be sexiest or a complete dick!?"

"Whatever pisses you off more. Is there seriously no liquor in here?" Paintbrush asked as they slump down in despair, not being able to find any.

"Lightbulb, I'm going to kill them." Test Tube told her as she still shot them a dirty look.

"Sorry toots, can't kill me. I'm your client, & as long as I'm here, you're stuck with me, bitch! Get used to it." Paintbrush commented, upsetting Test Tube even more.

"With some fucking piece of shit like you!" She mumbled.

"Listen, who cares if some jackass's got hurt, most of them are ugly freaks. Look around, we got a bunch of fuckin' Harlequin babies out here." Paintbrush laughed.

"You're the one to talk." Test Tube committed & smiled, upsetting Paintbrush.

"HEY! This body is flawless, everyone wants some of me. I even got the creepy fan letters to prove it."

Lightbulb was still really hurt by Paintbrush's betrayal back at the news station.

"That was really uncool you know, Painty." Lightbulb told Paintbrush, which upsetted Test Tube again.

"UNCOOL!? After that train wreck, there is no way anyone is going to stay at the hotel. ALL THANKS TO YOU & YOUR SELFISH BULLSHIT!!!" Test Tube yelled at Paintbrush again.

"... Does this mean I don't have a free room anymore?" Paintbrush asked.

Test Tube still glared at them.

"Aw, well shucks." Paintbrush answered to their own question, dropping the subject.

Lightbulb, not wanting them to fight again, looked over to Test Tube & tried to calm her down.

"Hey, come on, we don't know if things are over yet. Try to relax Testy, it'll be okay." Lightbulb smiled & rested a hand on Test Tube's shoulder. Test Tube calmed down a little & smiled at her friend.

They finally got to the hotel & left the limousine as The Cherries escorted them. Once they got inside the messy hotel, Test Tube flopped on the couch, rubbing her head as she tried to rest. Paintbrush went over to the fridge to get theirself a snack, only to find a box of popsicles. They weren't a big fan of popsicles, but shrugged & took one anyway.

"It's probably a good idea to get some actual food in this place. You know, to feed all the wayward objects you got in here." Paintbrush laughed, but then noticed how upset Lightbulb was & felt a little guilt. They wanted to apologize, but thought maybe it was better if they kept their mouth shut for now.

Lightbulb went out on the porch to call her dad about what happened today, only for her to leave a voice mail due to him not being around his phone. It took some time for her to try to start her message, but she began.

"Hi dad, I know I keep calling & you must be busy. Really busy. But... The interview didn't go well & I don't know if I'm going to make a difference. I don't know what I'm doing. I wish you could give me some advice, but... I-I think you were right about me. Anyway, I'll stop talking before this gets long. Love you, bye."

After she left her message, Lightbulb went back inside & sat down, with her back against the door, & cried. No one would listen to her, the whole city though she was crazy, & her dad probably disowned her. She thought that maybe her idea was just a huge joke.

As she cried, she immediately stopped once she heard a knock on the door behind her. At first, she thought it was just her imagination, but the door knocked again. Both frightened & curious, Lightbulb got up & reached towards the doorknob to open the door, & to her surprise, it was the red & yellow object who liked her idea. The object everyone calls 'The Blogger,' Fan.

Notes:

As you now know, Fan has the role of Alastor. But like I said in the first chapter about some of the characters having a COMPLETELY different trait from the role they play, Fan will be the first.
Fan - Alastor

Chapter 9: The Blogger

Lightbulb stared at Fan in shock. She couldn't believe The Blogger himself was here at her hotel, standing right in front of her! She thought maybe it was all in her head, until Fan finally spoke.

"Hel-"

Before Fan could finish, Lightbulb slammed the door, but thought for a minute.

"Maybe that really wasn't Fan, maybe it's all in my imagination."

She opened the door again to still see Fan in the same spot, trying to greet himself.

"-lo!"

Lightbulb slammed the door again & walked towards Test Tube, who was sleeping on the couch.

"Hey, Test Tube?" Lightbulb asked nervously.

"Hmmmm?" Test Tube answered with a groan.

"The Blogger is at the door." Lightbulb answered nervously smiling, causing Test Tube to immediately wake up.

"WHAT!?!?" She yelled.

"I'm sorry, who?" Paintbrush asked, still sucking on their popsicle & not really paying attention.

"OMGA! WHAT DO I DO!?!?" Lightbulb panicked alongside her friend.

Test Tube calmed herself down & told Lightbulb what to do.

"Listen, whatever you do, DO NOT LET HIM IN!" She ordered.

Lightbulb walked to the door again & opened it. Fan was still at the same spot, calm & patient.

"May I speak now?" He asked.

"You may." Lightbulb answered.

"Fan here! It's a pleasure to meet you!" He greeted himself as he shook her hand.

"Excuse my sudden visit, but I saw you on the news, & I couldn't just resist but what a great performance! Why, I haven't been that entertained since Spoiled Lemon's live performance at the Square Garden! Such a great band that sadly disbanded after Star Fruit left."

Before Fan could continue, he froze as Test Tube pointed her paralyzer gun at him in anger.

"STOP. RIGHT. THERE. You bastard son of a bitch! I know what you're up too, & you're not going to hurt anyone here, you pompous, cheesy..."

Test Tube stopped & looked at him for a while, her face & emotions soften up as she lowered her gun down, starring at him in awed & confusion.

"Handsome?" She whispered.

Fan was also looking at her for a while & turned redder. He changed the topic as he nervously tried to convince her.

"Now, now. I'm not here to hurt anyone, really! In fact, I'm here to help!"

In confusion, Lightbulb looked at Test Tube, then back at Fan.

"Say what now!?"

"Help! That's what I'm here for." Fan answered back, filled with excitement.

"... What is it that you want to help us with?" Lightbulb asked.

"Why, your hotel of course! I want to help you run it!" He answered, still smiling.

"But... Why?" A still confused Lightbulb asked.

"Because I'm a big fan of yours, your majesty. & hearing this new idea, why, that's going to be something new to blog about. & with both you & me working on this project, we'll be at the top of the charts, & you'll finally get the respect from not just all the objects of Inanimate Island, but also Dream Island!" Fan answered, more happy than ever. Lightbulb was touched, but had one last question to ask him.

"So you do think it's possible to send an eliminated contestant back into the game?" She asked, with a little hope.

"Why, of course! After all, everyone deserves a second chance." Fan excitedly answered back.

Lightbulb was smiling from ear to ear, if she did had some. She couldn't believe that someone else also believed in her dream of joining back in the game to live in Dream Island peacefully! She couldn't even believe that someone looked up at her!

Lightbulb & Fan began to chat about the hotel. As they chatted, Test Tube & Paintbrush watched the two, only for Paintbrush to notice that Test Tube looked a little mad.

"So, what's up with you & him?" They asked her.

"Have you ever heard of the overlords of Inanimate Island?"

"Nah, I'm not that big on history."

"Well, get ready for a history lesson. You see, Fan (also known as 'The Blogger') is one of the overlords of Inanimate Island in our generation, along with many other overlords, like The Thinkers: Silver Spoon, The Floor & Candle. Overlords are the cause of the many destructions on this Island. As each generation pass, they become much more powerful then the last. & overlords cannot be redeemed! There is no such thing as a 'good overlord.' If they're given the chance to steal another's life, they would. & we cannot trust any of them if we want not just us, but all of Inanimate Island's citizens' lives to be spared." Test Tube finished in determination.

"You done?" Paintbrush asked & began to laugh.

"Listen, I know Silver Spoon, & he isn't that threatening. As for him, he looks more like a strawberry pimp than a threat."

"Well, I don't trust him!"

"To be fair, don't you trust any men Test Tube? Hm?" Paintbrush asked, as Test Tube stared at them.

"... I'm bisexual." She answered & left, getting really annoyed by them. She walked over to Lightbulb, who just finished her conversation with Fan.

"Lightbulb, listen to me. You can't believe this creep." Test Tube whispered to her, glaring at Fan. She took Lightbulb aside & whispered more.

"He isn't just a laid back fanboy, he's an overlord, & there's no good in any of them. & he's probably looking for a way to destroy everything we do!"

Lightbulb could see how much Test Tube cared about her & knew she wanted her to be safe. But she could see that Fan really wanted to help.

"We don't know that, Testy. Maybe not all overlords are bad, & he wants to help us with the hotel, & maybe things will get better. How can I turn him away? I can't. It goes against everything I'm trying to do, everything I believe in. Just trust me, I can take care of myself." Lightbulb answered, resting her hands on her friend's shoulders.

Test Tube could see how much help Lightbulb needed for the hotel.

"Fine, but whatever you do, don't let him ruin anything if he tries to." Test Tube warned her, with Lightbulb smiling back at her.

"Don't worry, I picked up one thing from my dad, 'You don't take shit from other objects."

Lightbulb went over to Fan, who was looking at the photos of her & Steve Cobs on the walls, & finally gave him her answer.

"Okay Fan, everyone knows overlords are sketchy as fuck & you can obviously see what I'm trying to do here. & maybe if you do help, can you not do any dark or evil things that will possibly destroy the whole Island please? If you even can do any of those things."

"So you will let me help you with the hotel?" Fan asked, still optimistic.

"... Yes." She answered.

In excitement, Fan flew around the hotel & shook Lightbulb's hands over & over.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you!" He said over & over.

After he was done, Fan looked over at Test Tube who looked away from him, still not trusting him. He went over to her to cheer her up.

"Smile my dear. You know you're never fully dressed without one!" He said as he lifted her head up with his hand.

Test Tube turned & looked away from him, blushing a little. Fan knew the blush was enough to show she was less angry.

"How are you doing on this swell evening, my new friend?" Fan asked Paintbrush in excitement.

"It'd be nice if I could suck your dick." They smiled, much to Fan's fright.

"Ha ha, NO! I'm only into the ladies. Find someone else!" Fan panicked as he flew from Paintbrush.

"Welp, your lost."

After his unpleasant discussion with Paintbrush, Fan noticed they were the only ones at the hotel.

"So princess, where's the rest of your staff?" He asked Lightbulb.

"Well... I don't have anyone else." She responded. & to her suprise, Fan's smile was even bigger.

"Well then, this is my time to shine!"

Notes:

Yes, Test Tube is a tsundere for Fan. & once Hazbin Hotel comes out, I MIGHT reveal why she hates overlords.

Chapter 10: That's Entertainment

Fan snapped his fingers, creating a portal & pulled out something. It was two objects covered in ashes. They both opened their eyes & stared at the others, who were confused & wondered who were these creepy looking objects. They shook off the ashes & were revealed to be two cute little objects wearing dresses. One was light green & looked a little like a butterfly & wore a green dress, & the other was pink wearing a red one. The others were captured by the cuteness of the little ones, as all they did was smile.

"These little darlings here are Bot & Bow, our maids!" Fan introduced the two.

"Hi, I'm Bot! I go by they/them. It's very nice to meet you." Said the green one.

"& I'm Bow. I go by she/her. It's been a while since I made new friends! Why are you all women? Are there any men here?" Said the pink one as she ran around the trio.

"Sorry. That's was rude of her." Bot apologized.

"Ooh, this place is filthy. Time to clean up!" Bow said as both her & Bot ran around the hotel, cleaning the place in excitement. The others were too busy adoring them as Fan brought another object over.

The object was black & white, wearing a black hat with matching overalls. He was enjoying himself with a game of poker, only to be pissed once he found out he was in the hotel.

"Where the fuck am I!? Oh, you." He said as he looked at Fan.

"Hello there, Yang. How's it going?" Fan asked in excitement.

Yang glared at him.

"Don't 'Yang' me, you son of a bitch! I was about to win the WHOLE DAMN POT!"

"Sorry about that."

Yang, knowing that he won't be able to get back to his game, might as well see what he was needed for.

"Anyway, what the hell do you want with me this time?"

"Well Yang, I'm doing some charity work with the princess & I wanted to know if you would be interested to help, if that's okay?" Fan explained to him.

"Are you shitting me!?"

"No, I don't think so."

Yang grew angry at Fan.

"So, you thought it would be some kind of big fucking joke to pull me out of my game for this?! You think I'm some kinda fucking clown!?"

"... Maybe."

"Well, I ain't doing no fucking charity job."

"Don't worry Yang, I can make this more interesting for you. If you wish."

Fan snapped his fingers & created a can of Dr. Fizz. Yang drooled over that can & finally gave his answer.

"You think you can buy me with a cheap can of Dr. Fizz? Well, you can."

Yang snatched the can out of Fan's hand & drank the soda. As Lightbulb, Test Tube & Paintbrush watched, Test Tube was about to say something, only for Paintbrush to cover up her mouth.

"DON'T. SAY. ANYTHING. You know why? Because we're keeping him!"

Paintbrush ran over to Yang, smiling at him.

"Hey there." Paintbrush flirted with him.

"Go fuck yourself." Yang responded, drinking his soda & getting annoyed with them.

"As long as you watch." Paintbrush tried to lean on him, only for Yang to push them off.

Lightbulb ran over to Yang & greeted herself in excitement.

"Welcome to the Happy Hotel! You're going to love it here!"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever." Yang chugged his drink down.

"So, what do you think?" Fan asked Lightbulb, waiting to hear her thoughts.

"THIS IS AMAZING!!!" Lightbulb shouted in excitement.

Fan looked over at Test Tube for her reply, only for her to look away blushing.

"It's... Okay."

Fan smiled, knowing today was a huge success.

"Well, time to celebrate this moment with a song!" He exclaimed.

With the snap of his fingers, Fan covered the place in neon lights. Lightbulb, Paintbrush, Bow & Bot were caught in amazement, while Test Tube & Yang wasn't all that impressed. With another snap, everyone was wearing nice party clothes & music started to play, which Fan started to sing as he danced alongside Lightbulb.

"You have a dream, you wish to tell, & it's just laughable, but hey, what the hell? Cause you're one of a kind, a charming Princess Belle, now let's give these objects a place to be redeemed! C'mon everyone!"

Bot & Bow danced with each other & Paintbrush tried to dance with Yang, & everyone were having a splendid time, except Test Tube. Fan noticed this & danced next to her. Instead of trying to get away from him, Test Tube watched & laughed a little. Fan noticed she was having a good time & smiled at her. Test Tube noticed & again, looked away & blushed. Fan laughed a little as he continued to sing.

"Inside of everyone is a lost cause, but we'll dress them up with a smile. Show them redemption will be a trend, with some old redemption flair, & show everyone some proper class & style. Here below the game, I'm sure your plan will be safe, they'll spend plenty of time down at the Happy Ho-"

Before Fan could finish his song, an explosion outside the hotel came, blowing the door down, smashing Bow. The seven of them went outside to see what was all the ruckus, only to find an airship ran by none other than Taco!

"Well well well, look who it is hanging with an overlord. We meet yet again, Fan!" Taco said as she looked down at the group.

"Do I know you?" Fan asked.

Taco, couldn't tell if he was being serious or not, pulled out a gun & pointed it at the gang.

"Oh yes you do. & this time I have the element of surprise!"

Taco pulled the trigger, but instead of a bullet coming out, like everyone thought, a huge cannon came out from beneath her airship, pointing at the gang. Taco went back inside her airship & laughed.

"I'M SO EVIL!!!" She laughed as she stared down at the gang.

Everyone froze, terrified on how the end for all of them was near. Except for Fan, only for him to snap his fingers.

Before Taco pushed the button, she heard something grabbing her ship. She looked out to see that a hole below her airship opened up & many tentacles were wrapped around it. She screamed in terror as they shook the whole ship. The phones smashed into her & each other, causing them to break. One tentacle broke inside the airship & grabbed her, swinging, throwing & squeezing her. The tentacle threw Taco out of the airship & across the town, as she screamed at the top of her lungs. The rest of the tentacles smashed & teared her airship, leaving many parts all over the place.

Lightbulb, Test Tube & Paintbrush stared at Fan in shock.

"Sorry about that. I only use my powers like that when someone is in grave danger. I do spare lives, though. & I will clean this mess up as soon as possible!" Fan apologized.

Lightbulb smiled & went over to him.

"It's okay. As long as everyone is safe, it's alright. Right, guys?" She asked.

The others agreed, even Test Tube, showing she was opening up to Fan a bit more.

Fan & Lightbulb smiled at each other.

"Well, in that case, who's hungry?" Fan asked, to which everyone agreed.

"Well, who wants jambalaya? I have the perfect recipe for jambalaya, yes I do!"

As Fan walked in the hotel, Bot & Bow were the first to follow him in excitement. Yang followed along with Paintbrush, who was still flirting with him. & Lightbulb hugged Test Tube, as they both followed along with the others to enjoy some dinner. However, this is not the end. This is only the beginning of the story.

Notes:

& this is the end for Hazbin Lights #1. Thank you for reading the first story, & yes, I will continue once the show comes out. In the meantime, the series will go on hiatus until the show drops, but I do have another series in the works if you want more Inanimate Insanity & Vivziepop work, so look out for that.

& to clear out the confusion, both Bow & Bot are Niffty. They're just split into two. As for Yin-Yang, it's just going to be Yang in their body, so mainly just Yang mind positing the whole time.

Bow & Bot - Niffty
Yin-Yang - Husk

Chapter 11: The Commercial

Lightbulb was laying on her bed, writing in her journal about everything that happened last week. From the extermination to the fiasco at the news station to Fan joining the hotel. As she read through it, she smiled as her week went from terrible to great. She closed her journal & looked over at her pet, N/A.

"Last week went from absolute hell to absolute greatness! Hopefully, this week is the same. Without the whole absolute hell thing." She told them as she petted them.

"Absolute hell thing." N/A copied.

She heard someone knocking on her door & entered. She looked up to see it was just her best friend, Test Tube.

"Hey, you okay?" Test Tube asked as she sat down next to her.

"Yeah. I'm fine. I was just journaling & thinking about, ya know, family stuff." Lightbulb shrugged off.

"Did you hear anything from your father yet?" Test Tube asked her, resulting in Lightbulb to shake her head.

"Oof. How long has it been now?"

"Not that long. Just after I told him my idea... Which was on extermination day." She answered, as her smile slowly fell.

She looked out her window at the city, then back at her friend.

"I just hope what I'm doing here will work."

Test Tube layed her hand on her shoulder & smiled.

"It will. I have faith in you."

N/A flew & landed on Lightbulb's lap & smiled.

"Faith in you." They copied. Lightbulb & Test Tube giggled a little.

"Alright, come on. Fan has something to show us." Test Tube got up as she held her hand.

"Of course YOU would be excited about it. It's Fan after all." Lightbulb joked, giving her a smug smile.

"It's... It's not that at all!" Test Tube blushed as she dragged her friend off the bed.

Test Tube left the room as Lightbulb caught up, but she stopped to look out the window one more time, looking at the clock tower. Lightbulb finally left the room to follow Test Tube & to see what Fan wanted to show them.

...

"Why, hello there, dear citizens! Say, do you hate blood, violence or any wicked act of sexuality? Well, I know the place for you!" Fan asked a group of objects outside in the city, doing nothing.

"You see, every year we suffer from the yearly extermination, losing many innocent lives. But what if I told you that there is a place where we can stop the extermination & help YOU redeem yourself!? Welcome to the Happy Hotel, where you can start your path to redemption! Founded by the princess of Inanimate Island herself, Lightbulb!" Fan zoomed the camera at Lightbulb, who was smiling & waving. Paintbrush walked by & did some bunny ears on Lightbulb, sticking their tongue out.

"Come place your faith in her hands as she helps you become a better object, with the chance of joining back into the game & living peacefully on Dream Island! Here in the hotel, we offer fun things! Such as functional staff, 24 hour pest control & custom rooms." Fan zoomed the camera at Yang, Bow & Bot. Bow & Bot was cleaning the hotel as Yang fell over & passed out, drunk.

"Enjoy your conversations with our residents here." Fan zoomed the camera at Paintbrush, who looked over at him & flipped him off. But their hand was censored with a huge 'WOW!' speech bubble.

"All this & more at the Happy Hotel! Call now!" Fan finished, as the commercial ended.

Fan turned off the TV after it ended, & smiled at both Lightbulb & Test Tube.

"So, what do you think?" He asked, floating.

The two were silent, but Test Tube was the first to speak.

"It's... Good."

Fan & Lightbulb smiled at her, resulting her to blush.

"I mean. What the fuck was that!?" She looked away, still blushing.

"Yeah, it's pretty good. Just one little thing." Lightbulb added.

Fan smiled even more.

"Go on. I'm listening."

"First off, thank you so much for making this. Seriously, amazing! But... The camera quality of the commercial is... ummm..."

"Bad. Real bad." Test Tube cutted her off.

Instead of looking upset, Fan scratched his head as he explained.

"Sorry. I'm not used to filming. I'm more of a 'words' person than a 'picture' person."

"It's okay. Your explanation was really REALLY good, though." Lightbulb complemented.

Paintbrush, who was also watching the whole thing, raised their hand to give an idea.

"What?" Test Tube looked over at them.

"If you're filming a commercial, I can suggest you to take better advantage of your talented celebrity you have right here." Paintbrush suggested, pointing at theirselves.

"Paintbrush, you're a porn artist." Test Tube told them.

"A FAMOUS porn artist. I'll have the horniest contestants knocking these walls down to get in."

"We're not filming a porn as a commercial!" Test Tube disagreed.

"Why not? Sex sells, don't it? I swear, you film me going at it with Red here, you'd be rolling with participants willing to stay at this tacky hotel." Paintbrush pointed at Fan.

"Yeah... Never going to happen." Fan rejected.

"Painty, I appreciate you wanting to use your special skills to attract folks to the hotel. But, I REALLY don't want to exploit you in that way." Lightbulb tried to reason with them.

"Oh please, baby. This body was made to be exploited. I got the arms, I got the stamina, I got the legs, I got the lung capacity. Ooh, I got the legs! The gag reflex, neither the holes nor puss, which makes me more interesting."

Lightbulb felt her phone vibrate & pulled it out to see what it was, & much to her surprise, it was an email from Dream Island!

"Hold on a sec, I got to read this!" Lightbulb excused herself as she left to read the email.

"I can go all night, baby." Paintbrush told her as she left the room.

As Test Tube, Paintbrush & Fan waited, Paintbrush thought of something.

"Hey, I got a question. If Fanster here is so powerful, then why can't he make people stay here?"

"I mean, I can. But I don't use my powers like that." Fan explained to them.

"Yeah. But then again, why am I here cleaning bottles & listening to you fucks bitch & moan about everything if I'm not being forced here?" Yang told them as he cleaned a cup at the bar.

"I like being forced." Bow told him, sitting at the bar.

"Keep that to yourself, Bow." He told her.

"But didn't Fan offer you to work here & you refused to, but you only took the job because he offered you a lifetime supply of Dr. Fizz?" Bot asked him, who was also sitting at the bar.

Yang dropped the cup & opened a can of Dr. Fizz & drank it all. After he did, he passed out.

"Aw, I wanted him to shove that can down my throat." Paintbrush complained.

Test Tube & Fan stared at them.

"I can see where you get your stress from." Fan told Test Tube.

"Welcome to my life. Besides Paintbrush, we can't force contestants here. They need to choose to."

"I'm choosing to be here, & I think this is all stupid. We're on Inanimate Island, toots. It's kinda the end of the road, ain't it?"

"Well, maybe it doesn't have to be. Just because nobody has ever rejoined doesn't mean it isn't possible." Test Tube explained to them.

"Hey, whatever means I can keep crashing here rent free."

Test Tube stared at them even more.

"Crack is expensive."

...

Lightbulb read through the email many times, smiling.

"Yes. Yes! YES!" She kept saying to herself.

She poked her head out of the room to call over her friend.

"TESTY, HOLY SHIT!" She called.

Test Tube looked over at her, as Lightbulb called her over with her arms, too excited to tell her. She walked over to her to see what exciting news she needed to tell her.

Notes:

WE'RE BACK BITCHES!!!
N/A - Keekee

Chapter 12: Happy Day On Inanimate Island

Test Tube entered the other room with Lightbulb, who jumped & shook with excitement.

"What's going on?" She asked.

Lightbulb took a quick breath as she quickly explained.

"I just got an email from Dream Island. They asked me to go to a meeting!"

As she breathed hard, Test Tube thought in confusion.

"But the extermination just happened. What could they want this soon after-" Before she could finish, Lightbulb sang.

"I can do this. Somehow, I know it. I'll get Dream Island behind my plans!"

"Lightbulb, hold on." Test Tube tried to talk to her.

"There's just no way I could blow it. Not this once in a lifetime chance!"

"It's just a meeting."

"To change their minds. & touch their hearts. Or whatever they have!"

"This could be bad."

Lightbulb held Test Tube's hand & spun around.

"Cheer up, Test Tube! This could be swell. Something tells me that today will be a happy day on Inanimate Island!" Lightbulb singed as she let go of her.

"Okay, but just don't... Sing to them." Test Tube tried to tell her, but she was already gone.

"That bitch is halfway down the street!" Paintbrush told her.

"Is she-"

"Oh, she's dancin'!"

"Ugh, no..."

Lightbulb danced through the city as she still sing.

"There's a warm fuzzy feeling that wafts through the air. Every street so revealing, it's hard not to stare. It's a realm so appealing it beats everywhere, if you don't mind the smell. It's a happy day on Inanimate Island!"

Lightbulb walked through the streets & waved at an object.

"Hi, mister!" She greeted.

"Go fuck yourself!" The object yelled back.

"There's an endless trash fire that's burning my soul." An object singed.

"& a ton of barbed wire to shove in his hole!" Another singed.

"Doing whatever is required, we all have our role."

"I'm not doing well."

"Another shitty day on Inanimate Island!"

Lightbulb climbed up on a car & still singed.

"If I can show them the dream I've dreamed. That anyone can change. Then they will know that anyone can be redeemed, from the evil to the strange!"

Lightbulb continued to walk again.

"I can hear all their stories, the lost & displaced. & I know that they're more of an acquired taste, but if you open the door & I give them a place, at my Happy Hotel! It'll be a happy day on Inanimate Island!"

The delivery truck drove by & Lightbulb caught on to it.

"From the porn studio, where the cinephiles go to watch award-winning objects bukkake shows! To the other town, where they don't wear a frown 'cause- Holy shit! Omga! WHY!?" She complained as a bit of an object's blood & brains got into her eye once she got off the truck.

"& I don't give a crow that his brain's got in my eye! Cause I know I can spare them from Dream Island's genocide! I can do this. I just know it. I'll get Dream Island behind my plans. There's just no way I could blow it. Not this once in a lifetime chance! To change their hearts..."

"& touch my parts!" An object offered, making Lightbulb uncomfortable.

"Uh... No thank you. I'm just gonna... Fulfill my destiny!" She kindly passed & continued to sing.

"Your lost, bitch." The object walked away.

"I can already tell. Today is gonna be a fuckin' happy day on Inanimate Island~!" Lightbulb finished singing as she stood in front of the building door.

She walked inside & looked around to see if anyone was inside.

"Hello? Heellllooo? Heeelllllloooo?"

She stopped in front of a desk & saw a bell. She rang it & a pen & document appeared. She signed the paper with her name & it disappeared. Then a door beside the desk opened up. She walked into the room to see it was completely dark.

"Hello? Is anyone in here?"

The lights turned on & two objects appeared on the other side of a table. But they weren't objects. They were numbers!

"Oh, shit!" Lightbulb fell as both the lights & the numbers scared her.

She immediately got up & brushed off her suit to hide the embarrassment.

"Hi! I'm Lightbulb. I got your email saying that I can meet you." She introduced herself.

"Yeah. We know." Said one of the numbers who was blue.

"Okay, well, It's nice to meet you!" She held her hand out to them.

"Totally. Nice to meet you, too." They held their hand out.

As Lightbulb tried to shake it, they immediately jerked it away from her & laugh.

"Ha! I fuckin got you! Did you fuckin' see that?" They asked the other number, who was yellow.

The two laughed, as Lightbulb just watched. After they were done, she began to talk.

"So, I'm happy we got this opportunity to meet! There's a project I been working on that I REALLY want to talk to you about-" Lightbulb was cut off by the blue number before she could finish.

"Hey, hey, hey, slow down. We got time. How about we get to know each other a little, mm? How about some lunch? You hungry? I got you! Here." They held a plate of ribs out for her.

"Uh, thanks." Lightbulb thanked as she reached her hand out, but again, they immediately jerked the food & laugh.

"Ha ha ha! I got you again, bitch! Ha ha ha! Fuckin' hilarious!"

Both the numbers laughed. Lightbulb jokingly laughed a little & looked really annoyed at the same time.

"This is going to be a long meeting." She thought to herself.

Notes:

Basically, Four & X are the rulers of Dream Island & the leaders of the extermination.
Four - Adam
X - Lute

Chapter 13: Our Biggest Problem

Everyone sat in the parlor as Test Tube talked to them about a new idea she came up with.

"Okay, so Lightbulb is dealing with something very important. So while she's gone, we are going to make a new commercial. One with better quality."

She stopped & looked at Fan.

"Not that your commercial was terrible, Fan." She explained, blushing.

"None taken." Fan smiled as Test Tube went back to business.

"Anyway, first, we need a camera. Fan..." She looked back at him.

With a snap of his fingers, a video camera appeared in Test Tube's arms.

"Alright, let's do this!"

...

Yang & Paintbrush sat at the bar as Test Tube got ready to film them.

"&... Action." She started filming.

"Welcome to the Happy Hotel. Can I help you with anything?" Yang read off his script.

"I've been a bad object. & I need a big, strong daddy to put me in my place. On the path to redemption." Paintbrush climbed up the table.

Yang looked really annoyed & continued to read off his script.

"Well, you come-" Before he could finish, Paintbrush layed back & got WAY into character.

"Oh, yes!" They moaned, much to Yang's annoyance.

"... To the right place." They finished.

"Cut!" Test Tube lowered the camera.

"Okay, Paintbrush, I need you to be less horny, if possible. & Yang, can you maybe not have the script in front of your face?" She explained to the two.

"I ain't no actor! I can't memorize this shit!" He yelled.

"Well, we could improv this shit, baby cakes. Rawrrr." Paintbrush flirted.

Yang pushed them off the table, not giving a shit.

"Whoops."

He grabbed a can of Dr. Fizz & drank it as Test Tube got onto him.

"Yang, come on!"

...

Lightbulb sat down as she heard all of the blue number's stories, growing really tired.

"So there was this gig, & for some fucking reason, this chick was digging on the drummer. & I was like, 'Do you know who I am? I'm fucking Four! I created this island! You wanna play shit! Then I'll make you shit!' So, anyway, they did better, & it wasn't a huge fucking waste of money, thank god." They finished.

"I know. Imagine if they continued that shit." The yellow one added.

Lightbulb stopped & realized something.

"Wait, your name is Four? Like, one of the three creators of the game & one of the rulers of Dream Island? & you are the second one, X? That means you- Ohhh. That explains so much." She asked as she thought about it.

"We know, we fucking rock! Right X?" Four asked their friend.

"Of course, Four!" X & Four fist bumped.

"Well, Four, X. You two seem like smart people, & I know you two are also the leaders of the island, & you two are big thinkers... Revolutionaries... Geniuses!"

"We mean, your words!" Four smiled.

"Who would really love to put their names on something." Lightbulb continued.

"We fucking love putting our names on shit!"

"Shit's the best!" X added.

"It's a solution to our biggest problem!" She finished.

"Oh, herpes."

"Yeah, that's a bitch." X agreed.

"No! Our other biggest problem." Lightbulb told them.

"Oh, uh, ugly people?" Four guessed.

"Math?" X guessed.

"Umm..." Four tried to think.

Lightbulb sat down & slammed her head down on the table as Four & X guessed the problem.

Chapter 14: Lights, Camera & A Whole Lotta Action

Test Tube, Bot & Paintbrush waited in Bow's room as she chose an outfit for the commercial.

"Come on, Bow. We been waiting for an hour! Just put something on!" Test Tube shouted.

"After I find the best outfit!" She shouted from behind the room divider.

"Does she always do this?" Paintbrush asked Bot.

"Yeah. Fan doesn't mind waiting, though." They explained.

Soon, Bow came out in a pink dress with a rose & a hat with a pink bow on her head.

"Let's get this over with." Bow said as she fixed her hat.

"Bow, let's not be rude & try to respect Test Tube. She is allowing us to be in the commercial, after all." Bot tried to convince her.

"Fine."

Test Tube got her camera ready & pointed it at her.

"&... Action." Test Tube started rolling.

Bow froze, not knowing what to say.

"Uhhh..."

"Your supposed to talk about the rooms at the hotel." Test Tube stopped & explained to her.

"Oh. Yeah." She remembered.

"Okay, let's try again. &... Action." She rolled again.

Bow froze again, thinking about what to say.

"Uh... Check out our rooms! Cleaned by yours truly! Yeah!"

Test Tube just watched, as she couldn't take it anymore.

"You're doing great, tushie." Paintbrush whispered to her.

"CUT!" She stopped.

She looked through the video as she tried to come up with an idea.

"Alright, maybe I can fix it in post."

"Do you even know what that means?" Paintbrush asked her not to seriously.

"I'LL FIGURE IT OUT!" She yelled at them as she left the room.

Bot tried to follow her, but Paintbrush stopped them.

"You might want to give her some time." They told them.

The three of them looked back, feeling really sorry for her.

...

Test Tube watched the commercial in the parlor, shaking her heard.

"No no no... This is all wrong." She hid her face.

She looked back up at the TV & thought to herself.

"Lightbulb is gonna hate this. All of this."

Fan walked down the stairs & noticed her. He saw her hiding her face & he decided to talk to her.

"You okay?" He asked her.

Test Tube lift her face & saw that it was Fan. She immediately blushed & looked away.

"Why do you want to know!?"

"Well, I saw you down here, & you look pretty upset. How's the commercial going?"

"Shit. Absolute shit."

Fan watched the commercial a little & nodded.

"The camera quality is REALLY good." He complimented.

"Thanks." She blushed. "But other than that, everything else is terrible!"

Fan thought for a moment. Suddenly, he thought of the perfect idea.

"I got it! How about we BOTH work on the commercial together!? You can film while I explain! How does that sound?" He floated upside down, looking at her.

Test Tube blushed & pushed his face away, then she thought about it.

"How do I know that you're not going to ruin it?"

Fan could tell she really wanted his help, but her hatred of overlords was getting to her as well. He stopped floating & walked up to her & made a promise.

"I promise I will not ruin it. I only want to help you. & The hotel. & Lightbulb." He promised.

Test Tube thought about it for a while. Finally, she gave the camera to Fan & smiled a little.

"Okay. Let's do this."

Fan smiled back at her. & with a snap of his fingers, he created something.

...

The others came down the stairs to see what was all the ruckus, & to their surprise, it was Fan & Test Tube wearing neon outfits. & the parlor turned into a filming booth.

"Can ya two please fuck each other somewhere else?" Paintbrush told them.

"We're not doing that at all, Paintbrush!" Test Tube yelled at them, blushing.

"She's right. We're filming a commercial!" Fan explained.

"For the third time?" Yang asked, drinking a can of Dr. Fizz.

"Exactly, Yangster! Speaking of, you guys came at the right time!" Fan exclaimed.

"We did!?" Bow & Bot asked in excitement.

"You did!" He answered.

& with a snap of his fingers, the four were wearing neon outfits. Everyone was excited, except for Yang, as always. Fan looked back at Test Tube & smiled.

"You ready?"

"Yup." She answered back.

She got her camera ready as she pointed it at the others.

"Alright everyone, let's make a fucking commercial!"

Notes:

There might be at least one or two Fan & Test Tube interaction in each arc, hehehe

Chapter 15: Inanimate Island Is Forever

Lightbulb was still listening to Four & X trying to guess the problem, which was slowly driving her nuts.

"-& when you take her out for the fifth time & she still expects you to pay the check, but you're like, 'Hey, I thought you wanted equality." Four guessed.

"I know. That's so fucking annoying." X agreed.

"Right?"

"No! Our shared problem of overpopulation on Inanimate Island." Lightbulb lost it & spilled out.

"Ohh! Well, that's not a problem! We got that covered. X, how many eliminated contestants did we kill this year?" They asked their partner.

"Around 275 this year, Four."

"275!? That's badass!" They fist bumped.

"Uh, no, not awesome. Those are my people! You know that, right?"

"Oh, yeah... Sucks for you!" Four laughed.

Lightbulb didn't think any of this was funny & tried to talk to them.

"But these are souls. Living souls, just the same as the ones you have up on Dream Island." She tried to convince them. But X didn't agree.

"They're not the same. They had their chance & they earned it." X explained.

"You're wrong. Eliminated contestants made mistakes, sure, but everyone makes mistakes." She told them.

"Winners don't make mistakes." X disagreed.

"You really think that?" Lightbulb asked them, not believing in them.

"I know that." They answered.

"Yeah, I never made a mistake in my fuckin' life." Four agreed with X.

"The only reason why you're still here is because you're an island born & your father made the choice of sparing every island born from the extermination." X explained.

"Yeah!" Four agreed.

Lightbulb stared at them, disgusted.

"Welp, almost out of time. Guess we should get into it." Four told her.

"Oh! Fuck!" Lightbulb rushed as she got up.

"Okay, I've got a lot to get through & not a lot of time & it feels like you weren't really hearing me before, so hear it goes." She rushed as she explained & sing.

"I know Inanimate Island's population is out of control. It's a bad situation, it's taking a toll. If we rehab these contestants & cleanse all their souls, at my Happy Hotel! Wait, I'm getting ahead of myself!"

She stopped to get her drawings to explain more.

"Right! Extermination! I know you guys come down just to kill once a year. & it must be annoying to schlep all the way here. But if they join you on Dream Island, that trip disappears! You can wave that chore farewell. It'll be a happy day on Inan-" Before Lightbulb could continue to sing, Four stopped her & singed.

"Let me stop you right there, save us all precious time." Four stopped her & singed.

"Okay."

"If what you're suggesting is letting them climb up the latter. Oh, they'd rather cross the golden gate."

"Well, I-"

"Sorry, sweetie, but there's no defyin' their fates! Cause Inanimate Island is forever whether you like it or not. Had their chance to play better, now they boil in the pot! Cause the rules are black & white, there's no use in tryin' to fight it! They're burnin' for their lives until we kill them for good!"

"Okay, but-" Lightbulb tried to explain, but Four wouldn't listen & continued to sing.

"Let's just try to chillax, babe. You're wasting your breath. Did I hear you imply that they don't deserve death!? Are they winners? Are they losers? Cause it's cut & dry! Cause fair is fair, an eye for an eye! & when all said is done, there's the question of fun. & for those of us with divine ordainment, extermination is entertainment! Bow-now-now-nownow. Guitar solo, fuck yeah! Da-ah-ah now-now-n-now-n-now-n-now-n-nownownow.

Lightbulb watched, hearing the terrible things.

"Inanimate Island is forever, whether you like it or not! Had their chance to play better, now they boil in the pot! Cause the rules are black & white, there's no use in tryin' to fight it. They're burnin' for their lives until we kill them for good!"

X threw a guitar at Four & they played it while singing.

"Fuckin' Inanimate Island is forever & it's meant to suck a lot! So give up your dumb endeavor cause you don't have a shot. Long as we got your attention, I guess we should probably mention that we've made the determination. To move up the next extermination!"

"What!" Lightbulb heard in shock.

"Can't wait a whole year to slaughter those little cunts! We know it's just been a week, but we'll be back in 6 weeks!" Four finished & smiled as they pushed Lightbulb out of the room.

Lightbulb quickly got up & ran to the door to talk to them.

"6 weeks!? Wait, didn't you-"

Before Lightbulb could even reach in time or finish, the door closed. She banged on the door, but nobody answered or opened it.

"Aww shit!" She yelled as she banged her hand one more time.

She fell down on the floor, crying about the meeting. Once again, nobody would listen to her.

...

Lightbulb came back to the hotel, upset about the meeting. Once she entered, Test Tube was the first to run up to her.

"Lightbulb!" She greeted & hugged her.

"How did it go? Did they listen?"

Lightbulb wanted to tell her everything that happened, but she also didn't want her to worry.

"Uh... They sure did hear it... but..." She tried to explain, but Test Tube could tell what happened.

"It didn't go well, huh?"

Lightbulb nodded.

"How about you tell us more after we show you?" Test Tube told her, confusing Lightbulb.

"Show me what?" She asked.

Test Tube grabbed her hand & took her to the parlor.

"Fan & I pulled some strings to make a new commercial & it's about to air!" Test Tube explained excitedly.

"Wait, the commercial? You all made a new one!?" Lightbulb asked, still not believing in them.

"Yeah, one of my better performances, if I do say so myself." Paintbrush answered.

Lightbulb smiled as her day gotten a little better.

"That's... That's amazing!" She cried.

Lightbulb knew she had something very important to tell them, but she waited & tell after the commercial. The commercial came on & everyone watched it.

...

A little drone flew around the city. It stopped at a body that was missing a head. The drone scanned the dead body & flew back up in the sky. After a while, the drone was in a building, projecting the image of the dead body. Four & X looked at the picture, not pleased one bit.

"They found the body, Four. They've never managed to kill one of us. Should we go down now & destroy them?" X asked their partner, as they still stared at the body.

"No. We can't risk them catching on. But don't worry. When we come back, there won't be enough time, or enough losers alive to pull a stunt like that again!" Four smiled.

They both laughed as their plan was coming along nicely, like they wanted.

Notes:

That's it for this arc, but don't worry. More Hazbin Lights coming next week!

Chapter 16: The Return Of The British Mexican Food

The next day, Lightbulb told everyone at the hotel what happened at the meeting. From meeting Four & X, to them not believing in her idea, to the extermination deadline being in 6 weeks instead of a year. She walked back & forth as she explained it to both Test Tube & Paintbrush, slowly losing her mind.

"Okay. So the extermination is coming in 6 weeks instead of a year. No big deal. Just a little setback. Nothing we can't handle. Just them cutting our timetable, but who needs a whole year to save lives? Am I right? & next time, when they cut the time again, & again, we'll just handle it, right!?" She freaked out.

"Yes, we will." Test Tube stopped her to calm her down.

N/A flew next to her.

"We will." They copied.

Paintbrush was on their phone the whole time, listening to half the things Lightbulb said.

"Oh, please, ya had less than half a chance when you started all this salvation bullshit. & now..." They stopped.

They were getting a pile of messages from Silver Spoon. Half of them they couldn't read.

"... Ain't no silver lining this time, toots." They finished.

"Sure there is. We just have to look a little harder for it." Lightbulb disagreed.

"Well, while you're lookin', the rest of the island is doing nothing, since they know shit about the news. If we tell them, they'll be freaking out. Look at this town. It's already hell over there. We tell them, there'll be nothing left." Paintbrush explained, showing a picture to Lightbulb. A message from Silver Spoon popped up.

"Uhhh... What does 'jdnudjiuffnk' mean?" Lightbulb asked.

Paintbrush looked & saw the message, hiding the embarrassment.

"Ah, nothing! My boss, Silver, is just freaked out about the news after I told him." They lied. "Like I said, everyone is going to lose their shit."

"Yeah, that's true. They'll be desperate." Test Tube thought.

She thought about it more & came up with the perfect idea.

"Maybe desperate enough to try anything to escape the extermination?" She explained, looking at Lightbulb.

Lightbulb thought about it, & immediately smiled.

"This is the perfect time to recruit more contestants for the hotel!" She exclaimed with excitement.

"Cute idea & all, but you really think this is going to be a good idea?" Paintbrush asked.

"Well, it's not like people are just going to show up on our doorstep." Lightbulb explained.

They heard an explosion outside the hotel, which destroyed the wall. The three went outside to see what it was & it was an airship, ran by none other than Taco!

"Show yourself, cowards! Come & face the wrath of Taco!" She called from her ship.

Fan came outside to see what all the ruckus was & saw the airship.

"Who are you?" He asked, drinking from his mug.

"Who am I? Who am I!? I'm the great Taco! Inventor, architect of destruction, villain extraordinaire!"

Her phones praised her after she finished.

"You tell 'em, boss!" One of them praised.

The four stood, not really threatened anymore. Bow & Bot walked outside to see what was going on.

"Is this the bad girl?" Bow asked Fan.

"Bad as in threatening, no. But bad at being threatening, yes." He answered.

The others laughed, which Taco didn't think any of this was funny.

"Stop laughing, dimwits!" She yelled at them.

"Besides, if all of that was true, I would've known you." Fan told her.

"... I literally attacked you last week."

Fan tilt his head, not remembering.

"& I attacked you & the other overlords last month!" She reminded him.

"Well, if you did, which I don't think you did, you must be really bad at this." Fan told her.

The others laughed as Taco got even more pissed.

"Silence! Now cower for when I slay you all, motherfuckers!" Taco laughed.

The others watched as she lost her mind in her ship.

"She's crazy." Bot whispered to Fan.

"I know." He whispered back.

Chapter 17: Floorish Nightmare

In a deep alley downtown in the city, there was a huge building. The building was blue, red & purple, with a sign on top of it that said 'Overlord Tower.' This is where the overlords meet up for their meetings & live. Everyone else on the island stays far away from it, mainly because of their fear of getting killed by them.

One room was filled with televisions, but nobody was in it. Or was there?

"We'll be back with 'Yeah, I Fucked Your Sister, So What?' After this message."

There was a face on a chair, wearing a black top hat & a red bowtie. He was drinking out of his cup with a straw & he looked really bored.

"There's nothing good on TV these days." He complained, as he took another sip from his drink.

One TV was buzzing like a phone, so he looked over to see he was getting a call from Candle. He popped his face from the chair to the table, where he pressed the mouse with his tongue. After he did, he popped back on the chair to talk to his friend.

"Hey Candle. Uhh, is everything alright?" He asked, seeing her running in the background.

"No. Long story short, a building caught on fire, we were around, everyone thinks we caused it, & now we're being chased." She explained.

"Ouch."

"Yeah. Sadly, we won't be there in time for our talk with Fan, so you need to do it without us."

"But- But- But-"

"&, now I gotta go. The mob haves Silver now. Silver, how many times do I have to tell you not to text while we're being chas-" Candle hanged up.

Floory stared at the screen, annoyed.

"Oh god, here I go. Just another fuckin day with Fan. Hey, hey, hey. Fuck my life." He mumbled to himself.

"& we're back with 'Yeah, I Fucked Your Sister, So What?"

"On second thought, I rather talk to him than watch this." He told himself as he drank.

...

Back at the hotel, Fan was dealing with Taco. He easily destroyed her airship & the tentacle went inside & grabbed her out. It threw her across town & everyone watched her as she screamed.

"Ooh. That's who attacked us... She's really bad at this." Fan finally remembered. "Now, I must quickly clean this up & leave!"

Fan quickly got rid of all the parts of the airship & stared fixing the wall.

"Wait, where are you going exactly?" Lightbulb asked.

"Why, I have a meeting with the Thinkers." He excitedly answered.

"So, what do you guys talk about? Who can fuck the most people in a week?" Paintbrush joked.

"No. Besides, Silver would be the only participant. We're just going to talk about what's been going on this past week & so." Fan explained as he finished the wall.

"& it looks like my work here is done." He finished.

He walked over to Bow & Bot & gave them a hug as he said bye to the others.

"Hope you find some new clients, your majesty. Best of luck everyone!" Fan waved goodbye as he flew.

"Thanks!" Lightbulb waved back.

...

A little after the attack, Taco walked through town, complaining about her loss.

"That son of a bitch beat me again! How can I attack that lousy hotel with him around?"

As she walked, she saw Fan walk down the street, whistling. She hid so he wouldn't see her.

"Where is he going?"

As he walked, she quietly followed him so he wouldn't notice her. Once he stopped at his destination, he walked up the door & unlocked it, entering. Taco looked at the building as he entered. It was the Overlord Tower.

"Hope he stays in there for a while."

As she wondered through the city, she stopped by a nearby TV store to see what they got on. As she watched, a commercial played. It was the Happy Hotel commercial. She watched out of boredom, but as she did, she got an idea. A wicked idea. The more she watched, the more her smile grew.

"Guess I'll be booking a stay at that lousy hotel without that prick." She smiled as she chuckled.

...

Once Fan walked inside, he walked down the hallway & pressed a button next to the door. The door opened up & he walked inside; it was an elevator. He looked at the buttons to find the floor he needed to get to. He pressed the first floor button, & soon, the elevator moved up, taking him to his meeting.

Floory sat in the dining room, drinking from his mug with a straw, enjoying the peace & quiet.

"Ah. Such a relaxing day. Just me, & a nice cup of coffee." He drank again, relaxing.

Suddenly, he watched his drink move a little. He looked at it & shrugged, if he could. It shook again. & again. Floory suddenly knew what was happening, & he panicked.

"No no no no no..."

Suddenly the door burst opened & Fan flew in, gleaming with joy as confetti blew in.

"Floory! My best friend! How's everything going?" He happily asked.

Floory was covered with confetti, really annoyed. He blew off the confetti & talked to him.

"Okay, first off, we're just co-workers, Fan. Nothing else. Second, I'm doing okay."

Fan looked around as he sat his staff down & took a seat.

"So, where's Candle & Silver?" He asked.

"Mob. Haven't heard anything back yet." Floory explained.

"Yikes! Hope they're doing okay. Anyway, sorry I was a bit late. I had to deal with something back at the hotel, but it's done."

"Hey, take your time. Not like I wanted you to show up at all." He mumbled.

"Huh?"

"What?"

There was a bit of an awkward silence between the two. But Fan was the first to break it.

"So, what have you been doing this week?" He asked, smiling.

"Eh, nothing interesting. Just the usual television check. Nothing great though. How about you?"

"Oh boy, do I have a lot to tell you!" Fan exclaimed as he started. "Might as well start with this morning. So, I was sitting in my room, finishing some blogs while drinking my coffee. Then- "

Floory sat there as he listened to Fan, already looking tired.

Notes:

Fan & Floory are one of my favorite dynamics to write, mainly because I can give them my own spin. & once you think of it, it's basically their interactions in II but the other way around, which is much more funny.

Chapter 18: New Recruit

Lightbulb & Test Tube came back to the hotel. As they entered, Lightbulb threw herself on the couch, both exhausted & upset.

"So, how'd it go?" Paintbrush asked, not looking up from their phone.

"Not a single new recruit." Test Tube answered.

"Yeah. Well, who would want to use their last days not fucking & fighting?"

The three heard banging on the door. Test Tube walked over to answer. As she opened the door, Taco stood in front of her.

"Why, hello, my dear." She greeted.

But immediately, Test Tube punched her & pointed her gun at her.

"Wait wait wait! I come in peace." She tried to defend herself.

"What are you doing here?" Test Tube asked, still pointing her gun.

"Test Tube, what's the problem?" Lightbulb came out.

As soon as she saw Taco, she immediately greeted her.

"Oh, hello again."

"I didn't come looking for a fight! I uhh... I heard that you're helping people. People who want to be better?" Taco explained.

Lightbulb ran up to her & held her hand.

"You heard right! Welcome to our home of healing. Our resort of restoration! Our-"

Paintbrush cutted Lightbulb off once they got outside.

"Are you fucking nuts!? This chump was trying to kill us, like, LITERALLY AN HOUR AGO! & now you want to bring her in here to live with us!?"

"Absolutely! This place is about second chances. & who deserves one more than this special little object?" Lightbulb answered.

Taco stuck her tongue out at them as she explained.

"Aren't you're supposed to protect this place?" Paintbrush looked back at Test Tube.

Test Tube looked at Lightbulb, who gave her puppy dog eyes.

"I... Guess she's not much of a threat without the war machines. Or even with it."

Taco glared at her. Lightbulb ran up to Test Tube & hugged her as she thanked her.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! Taco, welcome to the Happy Hotel!"

"Oh, you won't regret it."

Paintbrush & Test Tube watched the two walk back inside, not trusting Taco.

"Eh, I give you a week tops." Paintbrush said as they & Test Tube followed.

Lightbulb gave Taco a tour of the hotel, telling her about every little thing.

"This is the bar & the bartender." Lightbulb introduced her to Yang.

"This is the curtain, & this is the new wall after you broke the last one. & this is-" Before Lightbulb continued, Test Tube stopped her.

"Girl, you don't have to show her every detail."

"Sorry, I'm just so excited to have our first real guest!" Lightbulb exclaimed.

"Uh, what the hell am I then?" Paintbrush asked, annoyed.

"Well, you're an important part of our family here, Painty. But you, uh, umm..." Lightbulb tried to explain.

"Constantly make us look bad, sexually harass the staff, & have literally never once tried to improve?" Test Tube explained.

"What she means is, it's just nice to have someone interested for once." Lightbulb told them.

Once she left, Paintbrush looked a little hurt. Lightbulb continued to give Taco a tour.

"Over here are our maids."

Bow & Bot were playing with N/A, & once they saw Taco, N/A flew away.

"OMG, it's the bad girl!" Bow immediately ran off.

"I better go, but it's nice to meet you." Bot greeted & left, a bit scared.

"They're usually excited to meet new people." Lightbulb explained, a bit confused.

"Yeah, I wonder why." Test Tube sarcastically whispered to herself.

The four gathered around in the parlor as Lightbulb explained a new game.

"Now! With a new resident, I think it's important we all get to know each other, so we're going to play a little game."

The three didn't look interested at all.

"Everyone, follow me. My name is Lightbulb." She clapped her hands.

"I like to sing." She clapped.

"& when we get to know each other, it's the greatest thing!" She clapped & pointed at Taco.

"... I'm not doing this." She refused.

"Come on, Taco! You're our new resident!" Lightbulb offered.

"No!" She still refused.

"Please?" She begged.

"Augh... My name is Taco." She growled & slowly clapped.

"I like to build." She clapped.

"& despite my stupid phones, I think I'm very skilled." She finished clapping.

Lightbulb pointed at Paintbrush, who was on their phone.

"... This is stupid."

"This is not stupid!" Lightbulb clapped.

"It's just a game!" She clapped again.

"Taco did it well, so now please try to do the same." She finished clapping.

"Well, yeah. But I'm not stupid like her." Paintbrush told her, pissing Taco off.

"Excuse me!? Say that again, you little shit!" She yelled at them.

"I'm not stupid like you, bitch!" Paintbrush flipped her off.

Lightbulb stood between the two to calm them down.

"Hey, break it up, you two. Break it up!"

She looked at Paintbrush again, waiting for them to participate.

"I am too sober for this."

"Well, get used to it & learn how to play. Because this is going to be your whole day." Test Tube whispered to them, clapping her hands, getting on Paintbrush's nerves.

Chapter 19: Stayed Gone

Back at the tower, Fan was telling Floory everything that happened so far that week, which Floory was growing tired & annoyed.

"- So then we watched the new commercial me & Test Tube made, & Lightbulb loved it so much! So then after we showed her, she told us about the meeting she had with Four & X. She told them her idea about the hotel, but they thought it was terrible, & they told her they loved the extermination so much, they decided to decrease it to 6 weeks instead of a year. Then-"

Floory immediately stopped him once he heard the last part.

"Wait! Tell me the last part again?"

"They told her they loved the extermination so much, they decided to decrease it to 6 weeks instead of next year." He repeated himself.

"Y-You're kidding, right?"

Fan shook his head.

"... So, the extermination is coming back in 6 weeks, & that wasn't the first FUCKING THING YOU TELL ME!?!?" Floory raged as he popped on the floor with his face taking up the entire ground.

"Don't know. I guess I was too excited to see you guys." Fan shrugged.

Floory popped back on the chair, a bit calmed down.

"Yeah... Well, we need to make a plan."

"What kind?"

"A plan to make the exterminators stay gone!"

"Ooh! Am I hearing a song coming on?"

"Please don't sing. Please don't sing. Please don't- & you're going to sing." Floory mumbled.

Fan played some jazz music as he handed the microphone to him. Floory shook his face, causing Fan to change the music. He shook until a deep sound played, which he nodded.

"Take it away, Floor!"

"Welcome back! We're gonna make you wish that you stayed gone! Say hello to the new status quo. Everyone will still have the same old dawn. Turn the TV on!"

Fan created lights & set up the room like a news station as upbeat jazz music began to play.

"Camera speeds. Rolling in three, two, one. Hit it, Floory." Fan cheered.

"Welcome to the show! Top of the hour, & we're discussing a certain holiday that has been spotted on the calendar way too early after a week! Does anybody know? Do they care? Well, they should! More on tonight's program. So, Extermination Day is coming back to town. Why this soon, though? Do you know what that means for your family? Well handily, I've got good news. We'll do anything, try everything, not to sound hostile, to get it away! You can take that as gospel! Pulling the views? Pfft, no. You want audible, not visuals, trust me. Don't give them the time of day if you really want them to stay away. I hope they have a nice vacay. Really, but they really should have stayed away! While they hid above us, we'll pivot our army down here. Now their medium will get bloody rare. We'll be better after they split. Please take it from here, Fan." Floory passed the mic.

Fan held the mic as the lights shined on him.

"Salutations, good to see you back! Now excuse yourselves, visiting times are over. Yes, I know you just got here, but it's time we contestants rejoice! Instead of simply killing for no reason, how about we solve this in a nice & proper way?"

"Come on!" Floory cheered & looked around to see if anyone noticed him.

"Are the exterminators insecure, pursuing allure? Simply coming back to do what they desire? Are they impatient? Because every day is better without them."

"Pfft. They're the shit that comes before that."

"Will they be strong as they purport? Or is it based on their support? They'd be powerless without their island & status. & here's the sugar on the cream. They said it was their entertainment! & they were so impatient, they just had to kill more! That's the tea."

"Old-timey pricks."

"Tell me about it."

"They must be fucked up if they think they can just pull some shit like that."

"Bloodthirsty, delusional, the list could go on!"

The lights & music stopped. The deep music began playing again as one light shined on Fan as he singed again.

"Let's begin. We're gonna make them wish that they'd stayed gone. Show them all. Once we're done, their status quo will know its race is run. Oh, this will be fun!" He finished.

The two were back in the room, sitting near the table. Fan felt his phone vibrate & he checked to see what it was.

"No. Really!? Why, congrats to them!" He celebrated.

"What happened?"

"Why, we got a recruit for the hotel!"

"Really? So, who is this new recruit?" Floory asked, drinking from his cup.

"Well, according to the princess, she likes to build."

"Mm-hmm."

"She's very skilled."

"Mm-hmm."

"& her name is Taco!"

Floory spitted out his drink, confusing Fan.

"Everything alright?"

"You- YOU LET TACO IN!?"

"Yes. What about her?"

"Didn't she attack you earlier before you got here, & the week before!? & don't you remember she tried to attack us last month!?"

"But... She wants to redeem herself-" Fan tried to finish before Floory cut him off.

"Does she really, or is this her plan to destroy everyone at the hotel!? Because first, why did she attack ya earlier that day? & second, why would she want to be redeemed AFTER you left?"

Fan thought for a while. Suddenly, he began to panic.

"You're right! Without me, she can easily destroy the hotel & everyone in it! Lightbulb, Bot, Bow, Yang, Test Tube, Paintbrush! We need to save them, Floory!"

"That's ri- Wait, us?"

Fan picked up the cushion Floory was on & grabbed his staff.

"Come on, bestie! Let's save them!" Fan flew out of the building with Floory.

"I NEVER AGREED TO THIS-"

Notes:

Since the two are friends/co-workers & I wanted to add this song in, I decided to make it a roast song about the extermination, lmao

Chapter 20: Traitor

Back at the hotel, Paintbrush & Taco were dressed up, performing a little play, which the two were not enjoying.

"Oh. I'm a bad object on the streets who never got enough hugs. Now where's an innocent kid I can sell crack to?" Paintbrush read off the script, wearing a street coat.

"Wow. Who wrote this?" They complained.

"It's great, right? Keep going." Lightbulb smiled.

"Hey you." They pointed at Taco, who was wearing a sailor outfit & holding a lollipop.

"You can't make me do this." She whispered to Lightbulb.

"Come on. It'll be great!" She whispered back.

"Aaugh. Who, me?" She read off.

"Yeah, you look like a kid who could use some... Dandruff? Oh, for fuck's sake!" They looked at Lightbulb, who nervously shrugged.

"Not me. I have to go home & study. Pfft, loser."

"Come on kid, it'll make you cool like me... The crack head."

"The only cool thing here is to say no to drugs. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to not have sexual intercourse before marriage."

The two dropped their props & scripts & left as the others watched, with Lightbulb being the only one clapping.

"I thought it was good."

...

Paintbrush went into their room & took of the coat, looking through their phone. They were still getting messages from Silver Spoon. None which they could read. Their pet crab crawled over to them & layed next to them.

"Sorry. Not now, Baxter." They petted as they got up & left.

Paintbrush went over to the bar & grabbed a bottle & chugged it down. As they did, they saw someone quickly run in the shadows.

"Huh?"

They quietly followed them to the library & looked through the cracked door & saw Taco hide a mini bomb in the shelf.

"You little shit!" They slammed the door opened, shocking her.

"You're trying to blow this place up!? I fucking knew there was something shitty about you, & I'm not just talking about back in the game! Or even during the turf wars or when you tried to attack us the first time!"

"Pfft. Tell them. They won't know what you're talking about. Whorebrush!" Taco laughed.

Paintbrush snapped & pushed her down, pinning her. They punched her face a couple of times, but she pulled out a ray gun & shot them, confusing them for a little as she kicked them off. Paintbrush got back up & ran back to her. As they fought, Lightbulb & Test Tube came inside the room to see what the ruckus was.

"What's going on?" Lightbulb asked.

Paintbrush held Taco's arm as they explained.

"This little bitch is a traitor!"

Taco laughed as she yanked her arm.

"Nonsense, I would never betray you. You are my best friends!" She hugged the two.

Lightbulb was believing in her while Test Tube wasn't.

"Uh-huh, then explain this." They showed the bomb.

Lightbulb looked at Taco surprised while Test Tube glared at her. Taco laughed a little as she backed away & pulled out a button.

"Nice try, but you three are too late!" She laughed as she pushed the button, but it didn't blow up.

She pressed it again, & again, over & over.

"Come on you stupid piece of shit!" She yelled as she smashed the button over & over, but eventually, the button broke.

She looked back up at the trio & fell face flat on the floor.

"End me already. Not that I deserve it." She mumbled.

"Gladly." Test Tube pointed her gun.

"Wait!" Lightbulb stopped her.

She approached up to her & leaned down.

"Taco?"

Taco looked up at her.

"It starts with sorry." Lightbulb singed as she smiled & held her hand out.

"That's your foot in the door. One simple sorry. Spoken straight from your core. A path to forgivness, is a twisting trail of hearts. But sorry is where it starts."

Taco didn't believe in her. But she smiled as she tought of an idea to just play along as she tries to destroy the hotel another time.

"Who could forgive a dirtbag like me? I don't deserve your amnesty."

"Can't we just kill her?" Paintbrush asked.

"That's an option you could choose." Lightbulb added.

"Works for us." Test Tube pointed her gun back at Taco.

"But who hasn't been in her shoes?" Lightbulb rested her hands on Test Tube & Paintbrush's shoulder as she walked to them.

"It starts with sorry." Lightbulb sing as she held Taco's hand.

"Sorry." Taco sing along.

"Dig down deeper & say, one sincere sorry."

"I'm so sorry."

"& your journey's underway. It'll take time to cover, your vast multitude of mistakes. But sorry is where it begins. It starts with sorry." Lightbulb finished.

After the song ended, Fan ran inside, holding the cushion Floory was on. He dropped him as Floory popped from the cushion to the floor.

"Is everyone alright? Nobody in danger?" He asked.

"We're not in danger." Lightbulb giggled a little.

"Anymore." Test Tube added.

"That's good to hear." Fan signed with relief.

"You're kidding? We came all the way here FOR NOTHING!?" Floory raged.

"Well, you heard them. They're not in danger anymore." Fan told him.

Everyone looked at Floory, not knowing who he was.

"Oh, where's my manners? Everyone, this is one of the overlords, one of The Thinkers, & my best friend, Floory!" He introduced him.

"Just co-workers. Not friends." Floory mumbled.

Lightbulb was the first to approach to him & introduce herself.

"Well, nice to meet you!" She greeted.

"Thanks, your majesty."

"How do people fuck you?" Paintbrush asked.

"... Next question."

Taco didn't bother to say hi & Test Tube froze as Floory looked at her. She felt her mind fog up a bit with fear, but then she felt something lay on her. It was Lightbulb, resting her hand on her shoulder & nodding. Test Tube calmed down a bit as she took a breath & walked up to him.

"Nice to meet you." She slowly greeted him.

Floory gave her a soft smile.

"Thanks, you too."

Notes:

Baxter - Fat Nuggets

Chapter 21: A Good But Stressful Day

Floory hanged out with everyone at the hotel until it gotten late. As everyone headed out, Fan was saying bye.

"Great talking to you again, Floorster!" He smiled.

"Yeah, you too. I'll tell the others about the extermination."

Fan gave him a thumbs up as Floory left. Once he was gone, Fan talked to Lightbulb & Test Tube, who were the only ones still up, about their day.

"So... What happened while I was gone?" He asked as he sat with them on the couch in the parlor.

"Oh, nothing much. Taco joined, tried to blow up the hotel & apologized. But everything is good." Lightbulb smiled.

"She tried to blow up the hotel. Are you sure you want her to stay after all that?" Test Tube questioned her friend.

"Of course! Everyone deserves a second chance."

Lightbulb looked over at the clock. It was almost 11:00.

"Well, I guess I should be going to sleep. Got a lot of work to do tomorrow. Night you two!" Lightbulb said goodnight as she left.

Fan & Test Tube were the only ones left in the parlor. Fan noticed her bow was tilted & offered help.

"Your bow looks a little crooked. Maybe I can..." He reached his hand out to it.

"DON'T!" She slapped his hand hard.

Fan quickly grabbed his hand & rubbed it a little, a bit shocked. Test Tube realized what she did & apologized.

"I'm- I'm sorry. I didn't-"

"No. I'm sorry. I should've asked permission first before I tried to reach out."

Test Tube was silent for a little & fixed her bow.

"It's just... Very important to me." She explained as she held one of the ribbons.

Fan could see she looked a little upset. She looked back him & talked.

"If you knew we were in danger, why didn't you come sooner?"

"I didn't know. I thought you guys were, so I came as soon as I could."

"Well, maybe you should've came the minute you got the text."

"Listen, I'm glad nothing happened to you guys. If I didn't thought of y'all, & if Taco was to actually do something to you, I don't think I would've forgiven myself." He explained.

She thought of it for a while & looked back at him.

"You're right. Sorry, it's just been a bit of a stressful day for me."

"Hey, it's okay. As long as everyone is safe." He smiled at her, causing her to blush & look away.

"You know, you're cute when you turn red." He giggled.

"Shut up!" She yelled at him & hid her face as he chuckled.

"Welp, I guess I should head to bed. Good night, darling." He smiled as he headed to his room.

After he left, she unhidden her face as it turned completely red. Test Tube walked back to her room, thinking to herself.

"He really did thought of us when he was gone, & his friend was nice. & he did apologized after he reached out for my bow. But how do we know it isn't a trick? How do we know we can trust the overlords?"

Once she got to her room, she looked over at Fan's door. She blushed again & went inside her room.

...

Back at the tower, The Thinkers were talking about their day in the dinning room, mainly Candle & Silver's hellish mob.

"It took us hours, but we finally got away from them." Candle explained.

"Yeah! I was trying to text Paintbrush, but because of that mob, a bunch of random shit was sent to them. I did told them it was all a mistake though. But I swear, I'm gonna shoot every whore who fucked up my outfit!" Silver complained.

"Well, you know what that'll do to your image, right?" Floory asked him.

"Fuck it up?"

Floory still stared at him.

"Fuck it up even more."

"Exactly."

"So, how was your meeting with Fan? Hope it was better than our fiasco." Candle asked him.

"Well, it was pretty nice." He answered.

"Really?" Silver asked.

"Really... But also, according to him, the princess talked to the rulers of Dream Island, & they're going to decrease Extermination Day to 6 weeks." He explained.

"6 weeks!?" Candle asked, shocked.

"But we just had the extermination LAST week. Why decrease it?" Silver asked.

"We don't know. But we need to tell the other overlords right away."

Notes:

Even more to come next week!

Chapter 22: Redeemed?

Over at the Overlord Tower that morning, two objects were rushing down the hall. One was running & the other was floating. The one running was small, round & gray, wearing a white coat & glasses. & the one floating was pink & fluffy wearing a black bow on her head. The two rushed at the door & barged in, giving the news.

"PIN! WE HAVE AN EMERGENCY!" The gray one shouted.

"That's right!" The pink one added.

A red object was looking out the window, wearing dark gray & white. She turned around to her assistants to see what the problem was.

"What is the problem?"

The gray one pulled out a clipboard & gave it to her as they both explained.

"According to two of our overlords, the extermination has decreased on its date. We have 6 weeks until they come back." She explained.

"This is bad!" The pink one panicked.

Pin looked at the charts & nodded.

"This is bad indeed. We must call an emergency meeting as soon as possible. Get as many overlords as you can!" She ordered.

The two nodded & ran out of the room. Pin looked out the window & stared at the clock tower, which has still moved at its normal paste.

"Trying to trick the citizens, huh? I don't think so."

...

Back at the hotel the next day, Lightbulb, Test Tube & N/A watched The Cherries nailing a banner on the wall that read "Happy First Week, Taco!" After they nailed it, Lightbulb squealed in excitement.

"That looks perfect! I'm so excited that Taco is staying at the hotel!" She celebrated, which Test Tube wasn't feeling the same energy.

"She was just trying to blow up the hotel the other week, along with trying to attack us twice with her weird steampunk bullshit. Even I can make something better than that."

"Well, I haven't seen her try to pull any of that this week."

Taco entered the room, with her phones carrying a wheelbarrow full of mechanics.

"Move your lazy asses!" She demanded.

Test Tube was glaring at her even more.

"What the hell is that!?"

"Why, my mechanics of course. So I can shoot the other residents." Taco explained, smiling.

"What!? Why!?" Lightbulb asked, shocked.

"Everyone is being too nice. & I hate niceness! I can sense that they are planning to kill me. But when? How? So I must be prepared."

Another phone came into the room, holding a handful of weapons.

"I found these weapons at the back of the Overlord Tower, boss."

"Excellent!" Taco grabbed one of the weapons.

"Overlord Tower!? You're stealing weapons from them!? I knew it. She hasn't changed. & the overlords are still the same as the last generation." Test Tube freaked out.

"I wouldn't be stealing from them IF they threw it out." Taco pointed out.

"She has a point." Lightbulb whispered, laying her hand on her friend's shoulder.

Test Tube snapped & grabbed all her weapons & mechanics & dragged them out, much to Taco's anger.

"HEY!"

"You absolutely CANNOT build weapons in this hotel. No one is trying to kill you. People are being nice because they want you to feel welcomed."

Taco looked back at the others. Yang & Paintbrush flipped her off as Bot & Bow immediately ran off.

"... I have my doubts."

"Well, it's true. You just have to trust us. Then maybe we can trust you."

"But I don't."

Lightbulb decided to step in, so that the two wouldn't start arguing.

"Well... Why don't we focus on that today?" She asked.

"Not before we lay some ground rules. No more building weapons. No more stealing weapons. No more plotting against other guests. & of course, no more endangerment in this hotel! Got it?" Test Tube explained.

"Yeah yeah yeah. Phones, to our room." She ordered.

As Test Tube & Lightbulb weren't paying attention, Taco leaned to one of them.

"Get the weapons back in when they're gone."

Once the phones left, Fan rushed downstairs, panicking.

"I'm going to be late. I'm going to be late. I'm going to be late!"

The others watched him as he ran around the hotel, checking himself.

"You okay, Fan?" Lightbulb asked.

"If you needed a last minute blow job, you could've called me." Paintbrush added, resulting in Test Tube to glare at them.

"1. It has nothing to do with that! & 2. I'm running late for a very important overlord meeting! We're going to be talking about the extermination. & I NEED to talk to them about the hotel!" Fan explained as he grabbed a cup of coffee & chugged it.

Bot & Bow came in the room with a plate of waffles & held it for him. He shook both their heads & ate the waffles as he checked himself again.

"Why, Fan, you don't have to do that for us." Lightbulb told him.

Fan swallowed his breakfast & smiled.

"I know. But I'm here to help. & hopefully, this will be the next step for the hotel!"

He went over to Bow & Bot & hugged them.

"You two be good today while I'm gone. I'm going to be very busy."

"Yes, sir." They both answered.

Fan waved over at Paintbrush, Yang & Taco, with Paintbrush being the only one to wave back.

"Hope your day goes well, your majesty." Fan bowed, as Lightbulb smiled.

He finally looked over at Test Tube, who looked away, blushing.

"Don't forget to smile!" He winked at her, causing her to blush even more. & soon, Fan left.

After he did, Lightbulb looked over at her friend, smiling.

"You have to tell him." She joked.

"& it's not today!" She mumbled, covering her face.

Notes:

A bit more Fantube interactions & MORE BFDI CHARACTERS!
Pin - Carmilla Carmine
Golf Ball - Odette
Puffball - Clara

Chapter 23: Trust Fall Exercises

Everyone gathered in the parlor, as Lightbulb explained their lesson of the day to them.

"It's been brought to our attention that there may be a little... Tension in the hotel."

Bow stuck her tongue out at Taco, pissing her off. She took out a gun & pointed it at her, but Test Tube immediately grabbed the gun out of her hand.

"Tension that can be counterproductive to what we're trying to do here." Test Tube finished.

"We think that this group could really benefit from..."

"Trust exercise!"

"Trust exercise."

Both Lightbulb & Test Tube said at the same time, only Lightbulb was energetic while Test Tube wasn't.

"We're doing trust exercises." Lightbulb said once again.

"So, what's with the whole, uhhh... This? I'm not about to put on some show for these fucking chumps." Yang asked, pointing at the built stage behind the two.

"Oh, I will. But it's cash up front. & I know that one can't afford me." Paintbrush smiled, laying their legs on Yang & pointing at Taco.

"Gross! I'm not watching you go all out up there!" Taco refused.

"But don't you ever wanna know what parts us non-binary people have?"

"Can we not talk about that please? It's really uncomfortable." Bot asked.

"... What parts do you have?" Bow asked them.

"Okay, no more disgusting topics that are going to make others uncomfortable. Now, let's get started. Lightbulb?" Test Tube looked over at her friend.

"Actually... I thought maybe you could take the lead on this one. I trust everyone, so maybe you know better about how to build it properly." Lightbulb smiled.

"What? Uhh, I don't know if I'm qualified or-"

"Oh, come on. It'll be easy. I'm sure you can handle this."

"Yeah, um... Sure. I can handle this. No problem."

Lightbulb smiled & gave her a thumbs up, as Paintbrush, Yang & Taco just started at her.

"All right, so we are starting with trust falls. Each of you are going to share something vulnerable with the group about yourself. & then you're going to fall backwards while the rest of the group catches you. Who wants to go first?" Test Tube finished explaining.

Lightbulb was the first to raise her hand & offer.

"Me me me! Me! Me! Me!" She jumped up & down.

"Alright, get on up there." Test Tube pointed at the stage.

Lightbulb rushed up the stage & smiled.

"I love you guys. Like, really love you!" She cried as she fell back off the stage.

As she fell, both Test Tube & Paintbrush were quick to catch her.

"That. Felt. Good!" She celebrated.

The two put her down as Lightbulb smiled at Paintbrush.

"Painty, why don't you go next?"

"Fine." Paintbrush forced themself up.

"This time, everyone needs to catch them, okay? Unless you don't want to get hurt." Test Tube threatened.

"Somethin' about myself, huh? How about this? I LOVE to suck-"

"I SWEAR TO GOD, IF YOU SAY DICKS!" Yang yelled at them.

"Popsicles, ya sicko! Get your mind out of the gutter & lay off the Fizz." Paintbrush finished.

Paintbrush fell back, trying to land on Yang, but he immediately moved. Luckily, Lightbulb swept in to catch them before they hit the ground.

"You know, I like dicks, but I don't mind pussy's either." Paintbrush smiled at Lightbulb, who immediately looked away.

"Alright, bitch, you're up." Paintbrush pointed at Taco.

Taco growled at them as she walked up the stage.

"With or without my mechanics, I can still destroy you." Taco pointed at them as she fell behind, only to hit the ground.

"What the fuck! I thought we were supposed to catch each other!?" She yelled at them as she got up.

"Yeah... You're the only one who gets a free pass." Test Tube explained.

"Of what? Getting fucked!?"

"Exactly." Paintbrush agreed.

Bow immediately ran up without any warnings, much to Bot's worry.

"Oh no."

"What's going on?" Paintbrush asked them.

"Usually, when Bow sees something dangerous & rushes to it immediately, it means she wants to be a part of the danger, thinking it's fun." Bot explained.

Bow stood on the stage as she excitedly explained her favorite thing.

"I LOVE chairs! Specifically cute, pink chairs!" She explained as she jumped off the stage.

Test Tube immediately catches her once she jumps off.

"Yeah, I'm not letting you get hurt." She explained.

"But Taco got hurt!"

"That's different, nobody likes her."

"HEY!"

"Bow, do you think Fan would like it if you were hurt?" Bot asked.

Bow stayed silent but disappointed as Test Tube put her down. Lightbulb pulled her to the side to talk to her.

"I don't really know if this is really working the way we hoped. Maybe we should-" Lightbulb tried to explain.

"Girl, you have to trust me here. I got this, okay? I'll figure something out." Test Tube reassured her.

Paintbrush interrupted the two, offering their own idea.

"If you're in the market for some ideas, I got just a thing for some 'trust buildin'."

"What do you have in mind?" Test Tube asked them, not trusting in them one bit.

Chapter 24: Overlord Meeting

Fan walked in the city to the Overlord Tower. As he did, he waved & said hi to a few citizens, only for them to immediately run off screaming. When they did, he shrugged it off, thinking it must've been something else. As he walked, his phone rang. He pulled it out to see who was calling him, & much to his surprise, it was Candle.

"Hey Candle. How's it going? I haven't seen you for a while." He answered as he greeted her.

"I know. I'm doing well. I'm heading my way to the Overlord Tower for the meeting."

"Hey! Me too! Are Floory & Silver going to be there?"

"Sadly, no. They're both busy. So it'll just be me & you."

"Okay. I have plenty of ideas to tell the other overlords at the meeting!"

"You mean the hotel?"

"Exactly!"

Candle was a bit quiet on the other line, but she finally answered back.

"Yeah, about that... Maybe it's best if you don't talk about it."

"How come?" Fan stopped, a bit confused.

"Well, you know not everyone believes that we can rejoin. Some think it's dumb, some are unsure, & some think & want it to be possible, like you. It's just... I don't want you to be made fun of. Really."

Fan stayed silent. He wanted to tell her that maybe it could help, but he didn't want to upset her. So he agreed.

"... I know. I'll try my hardest, really. Anyway, I appreciate it, Candle. I'll see you soon."

"You too. Bye."

"Bye." Fan hung up.

He thought about the hotel & what Candle told him as he walked to the tower. Once he got close, a gold object was leaning on a wall in an alley. He was wearing a black & top hat along with a black & green cloaked & smiled at him.

"Hey Fan! Long time no see, huh?" He asked as he walked towards him, wrapping his arm around him.

"Why, hello Coiny. It's nice to see you again." Fan greeted him.

Coiny pulled an item out & started messing with it, much to Fan's curiosity.

"What's that?"

"Oh, this? Nothing much, just a rubix cube. But not just any ordinary rubric cube, no sir.This is the ultimate rubix cube! The Ulti-cube for short!"

"... What makes it so ultimate?"

"Well, you see, with normal cubes, you spend hours trying to match it. But with this, it'll take no time! Plus, there's more sides!"

"Really?" Fan asked, curious & excited.

"Really! However, they're very rare & they cost around $100, but what if I sold you it for $50?" Coiny offered.

Fan snapped his fingers & created $50.

"Take it!" He handed him the money.

Coiny grabbed the money & gave him the cube.

"I'll see you soon at the meeting." Coiny tilted his hat & walked off.

"Thanks!" Fan thanked him.

Fan walked to the tower, playing with the cube, or tried to, as he was trying to move the sides. Once he arrived, Golf Ball & Puffball were waiting outside.

"Great! You're here, Fan! Glad you could make it!" Golf Ball greeted.

"Thanks!" Fan thanked her as he messed with the cube, which caught the two's attention.

"What's that?" Puffball asked.

"Oh, this? It's an Ulti-cube! The ultimate rubric cube! I bought it from Coiny. He said they were really rare & usually cost around $100, but he offered me 50, which is a great steal!" He explained as he still tried to work it.

Golf Ball & Puffball looked at each other, shocked.

"You bought it from Coiny!?" Golf Ball snapped.

"Yes." Fan nodded as he played with it, but it immediately broke in pieces, much to his shock.

"I... I spent $50 on this! How could it break!?" He complained.

Coiny finally arrived at the tower, smiling at the two.

"Hey there, GB & PB. How's it going?" He tilted his hat, smiling.

Golf Ball & Puffball glared at him.

"You scammed Fan out of $50! Give his money back!" Golf Ball ordered.

"Yeah!" Puffball agreed.

"Augh. Fine. Can't you two just take a joke?" Coiny groaned & pulled out the $50 & gave it back to Fan.

"Scamming is no joke! If we could, we wouldn't allow you in, but since Pin wants as many overlords here, you must." Golf Ball told him.

"Yeah, sucks for you." He joked, which Golf Ball & Puffball didn't think was funny.

The four walked inside & entered the elevator as Golf Ball pressed the first floor button. They were taken to a meeting room, where the other overlords were sitting around the table. Fan saw Candle & waved at her & smiled as he took his seat. Candle smiled & waved back to him. Once everyone was seated, Pin walked in the room. Everyone grew silent as she looked at them, breaking the silence.

"Welcome, overlords. I've invited you all here because we represent the controlling powers of our island. Together, we help the many citizens, who are at risk with the new extermination schedule, according to two of our own overlords. & we need to discuss what can be done to save them."

Golf Ball setted up a chart on the screen.

"This year's extermination, we lost around 16% of the population."

"Far more than the other years, according to the past records of the extermination. & with them coming back in five weeks instead of a year, we could be losing more citizens, if not half. & what's worse is it's kept as a secret from all of the island." Pin explained.

Everyone discussed the news, trying to think about some ideas. Fan was the only one who had the idea, but he promised Candle that he wouldn't discuss it. But he couldn't just stay still & silent as everyone was in danger.

"I have an idea!" He stood up, raising his hand.

"Oh no." Candle whispered to herself.

Notes:

Does the ending remind you of something... Also, this is all that we're really going to see Coiny, BUT he will have bigger roles later in the series.
Coiny - Zestial

Chapter 25: Respectless

Everyone grew silent again & looked over at Fan. Pin looked at him, wanting to hear more from him.

"What is it?"

Fan looked around the room & took a deep breath as he stood up & explained.

"Well, I'm working with the princess of Inanimate Island herself, & we both have this project we're working on to stop this holiday, in general."

"Go on."

"You see, we're opening up a hotel for all the eliminated contestants, & we're going to help them improve on their actions & behavior. So that once they're better, they can rejoin back in the game & live in Dream Island! & if we do this, Extermination Day will be gone!" Fan finished explaining.

Everyone was silent. But a few overlords started to giggle, & some laughed. Soon, everyone was laughing, all but Candle, Pin & her assistants.

"Join back in the game!?"

"Impossible!"

"Nobody can rejoin!"

Fan stood still, really hurt. He listened to all the laughter & cruel comments. He walked back a little as couldn't take the cruelty anymore & ran out of the room. Candle got up & tried to stop him, but he already left.

She felt very sorry for him & grew angry as the other overlords continued to laugh. Her flame & eyes were turning purple, & a third eye popped up on her forehead. She turned around to glare at the other overlords, but Pin slammed her hands on the table, catching everyone's attention.

"You better show some respect! Check your behavior! No one laughs at Fan that way! Did you expect me to sit back & take your insolent, brazen display?" She sang.

Candle decided to join her in her song.

"You all got it twisted! He's not the one that needs a new attitude. Maybe you missed it, but you're being worst than #bitch & all he's trying to do is, help us stop this genocide. Mad that I'm calling you respectless? Well, it's 'cause you all could not respect him. Sorry group attendin', since when are overlords not allowed to speak? It's all past trendin'. Sorry babe, but I ain't swiping right, you're losing your relevance!"

"We can't act without more intelligence." Golf Ball added.

"No wonder you're so respectless! Pin could eat you lot for breakfast!"

"You all in here are inane & uninformed. Smug wannabes who don't heed when you've been warned!" Pin singed again.

"Oops! Did we strike a nerve? 'Cause when we both called you all out, couldn't help but observe, that all of your greedy faces were turnin' red! Are you all feelin' sorry? Embarrassed 'cause we're speaking truth? Thanks to y'all being respectless, one thing I'm starting to suspect is, are y'all really caring for the contestants? Are y'all really selfish?"

"This meeting is over!" Pin finished.

Everyone looked at both Pin & Candle in shock, completely speechless. Pin & Candle looked at each other a little & back at them, still glaring. Pin finally broke the silence & spoke first.

"Think about what you all have done to Fan. & if you see him again, you better apologize."

Everyone stayed silent, getting up to leave, but Candle was the first to rush out of the room, looking for Fan.

Notes:

Pin & Candle roast rap!

Chapter 26: Scrambled

"Paintbrush, what the actual fuck!" Test Tube yelled at them.

The two & Lightbulb were standing inside a sex dungeon. Lightbulb looked a little confused while Paintbrush smiled.

"No activity requires more trust than BDSM, baby. "No bond stronger than those formed through bondage." That's their motto." Paintbrush explained, pointing at a poster.

"Painty, love the enthusiasm. But ummm... Uh... Hmmm..." Lightbulb looked around the place, a bit disgusted.

"What makes you think anyone would be into this?" Test Tube continued to yell at them.

Yang was chilling as he was getting massaged, or that's what he thought, because on top of him, the object was rubbing back & forth on him.

"Um, Yang, that's not a message. That's... Um..." Bot tried to explain to him, as they watched.

"You're getting humped." Bow spat out.

Yang looked up & saw the object & what they were doing.

"& I'm outta here!" He immediately got up & left.

Taco was in a corner, getting surrounded by objects wanting to fuck her.

"This is what happens when you take away my defensive weapons, Bitch!" She yelled at Test Tube as she was getting grabbed & strapped down.

"Boo hoo." Paintbrush flipped her off.

As Lightbulb looked around, some objects came over to her, resting on her & starring.

"Okay, hello, there. Hi. Um, hi." She greeted, a bit uncomfortable.

Test Tube took her away from the group, still scolding Paintbrush.

"I can't fucking believe I let you drag us here, Paintbrush. This is disgusting. "

"It's no big deal, Test Tube. You know, maybe I can just help, uh..." Lightbulb tried to explain.

"No. I told you, you could trust me. & I'm not going to let you down. I just need to teach them how to defend for themselves." Test Tube smiled.

...

"This is how you learned to trust people?!" Lightbulb freaked out, looking at the attack below them from the top of a building.

"There is nothing stronger than the trust between comrades & arms. Buckle up, butter cups, because today you all become warriors! You're first." Test Tube pointed at Taco.

"Wait! Wait! I can't fight without my phones or weapons!" Taco tried to explain to her as she picked her up & threw her off the building, screaming.

Paintbrush snickered a bit, but stopped once Test Tube turned around & glared at them.

"You're next." She pointed at them.

"D-Don't you even think about it." Paintbrush tried to run, but she grabbed them & threw them off the building, hearing them scream.

Yang immediately left the roof top & rushed back inside. Lightbulb & Bot watched in horror as Paintbrush & Taco were getting hurt, but Bow thought it looked fun.

"My turn!" She jumped up & down.

Test Tube shook her head, much to Bow's disappointment. Lightbulb noticed that Test Tube was looking really pissed, so she picked up Bot & handed them to her.

"Here." She offered.

Test Tube slowly grabbed Bot & hugged them, still looking very angry. & Lightbulb thought it was a good time to talk to her.

"Test Tube, why?"

"This is the only way they'll learn, Lightbulb." She explained, softening up her emotions.

"No, it's not. There are other ways. It just takes time." She explained.

Bow was trying to get off the building as they talked. Lightbulb noticed & immediately grabbed her & held onto her.

"We DON'T have time. How many exterminations will have gone by before these idiots get their shit together? How many times do we have to watch our people get killed before we make headway?"

Test Tube put Bot down & looked from below.

"Test Tube..." Lightbulb tried to reach out to her.

"I took charge today & it all went sideways. I'm supposed to help make your dreams a reality. I'm supposed to protect you. I'm supposed to never fail you."

"I BLAME YOU FOR THIS, YOU CRAZY BITCH!" Paintbrush shouted from below.

"You didn't fail me. Test Tube, you're not-"

"If I can't help you, or them, or anyone, what's the point of me? Maybe... If I was k-" Test Tube cutted her off & tried to finish, but Lightbulb immediately stopped her from finishing.

"Test Tube, don't say that! You do so much. & there is a reason why you're still here. As always, I'm sorry about what happened to you, really. But I'm glad you're alive, because if you weren't, we wouldn't have met, & none of this wouldn't be happening... Would you like to be alone for a minute?"

Test Tube nodded. Lightbulb got both Bow & Bot & left the top.

"Come on, you two. Let's get the others & go back to the hotel."

As Test Tube watched them leave, the wind blew her ribbons. She held one of them & looked at it for a while, & as she did, she hid her eyes with it as tears rolled down & she began to cry.

...

As Lightbulb, Bow & Bot walked down the stairs, Bot thought about their discussion.

"Sorry for butting in, but... What happened to her?"

"It's... Something very personal to her, but... When the time comes, you two will know."

"How come?" Bow asked.

"... Because at one point, you guys will need to know, especially Fan. But again, when the time comes, you two, him & everyone at the hotel will know."

Notes:

We'll be getting a Test Tube backstory later in the series. & when we get there, bring some tissues.

Chapter 27: Sorry

Candle rushed out of the building, looking for Fan. Once she was out, she saw him sitting on the stoop, strolling through his phone.

"Hey Candle." He greeted her, but not happily.

Candle sat down next to him, needing to talk to him. Fan got off his phone & apologized.

"I'm sorry. I should've listened to you back there. It's just... They needed help, & I had an idea. & I wanted... Needed to tell them."

Candle thought about what she told him through the phone & apologized.

"It's okay, Fan. But I should be the one apologizing. I just didn't want you to be embarrassed. But you did what you needed to do."

The two stayed quiet, but Fan broke the silence, asking her a question.

"Do you think it's possible to join back in the game?"

Candle thought about it for a while. She never thought about it, & she had no idea if it was even possible or not. But she gave him her answer.

"I honestly don't know, because I never really thought of it. But... That doesn't mean I'm not going to support you." She rested her hand on his shoulder & smiled.

Fan smiled back at her, grateful for her comfort.

"Thanks Candle. You're a really great friend." He thanked her as he got up to leave.

"Going back to the hotel?"

"Yup. I'll see you later." He waved at her.

Candle smiled & waved back as he flew. Once he was gone, Golf Ball & Puffball came out of the building.

"Where's Fan?" Puffball asked.

"He just left. But I can tell him for you guys." Candle offered.

"Good. Pin wants to talk to him." Golf Ball explained.

...

The three entered a room, where Pin was working behind her desk.

"Fan left, but Candle has offered to take the news to him." Golf Ball reported.

"Alright. Thanks for the news." Pin thanked her assistants as they left the room, leaving her with Candle.

"Take a seat." She offered her.

Candle sat in the chair in front of her & waited.

"So, what do you need to tell Fan?"

"Well, it's about his idea." Pin spoke to her once she got off her computer.

"Yes?"

"Well, his idea COULD work & help the citizens & stop the extermination."

"Really!?" Candle asked, both surprised & a bit excited.

"Yes. However, in order for us to fully accept the idea, it must actually work."

"O-Okay. I'll let Fan know as soon as possible. Thank you. He'll be thanking you." Candle excitedly thanked her as she got up & rushed towards the door.

"& one more thing." Pin stopped her.

Candle stopped as she listened.

"We make a great team back there." She smiled.

Candle smiled back & nodded & left, trying to call Fan.

...

Test Tube walked back to the hotel, thinking about everything that happened. Once she arrived, she stood in front of the door & took a deep breath. She opened the door & saw everyone in the parlor, looking back at her.

"Hey. I'm-I'm sorry I got so crazy today. It's just... I wanted everyone to trust us before the extermination came, & when it does, I want you to defend yourself. So that you can have a reason worth fighting for. Again, I'm sorry."

Everyone stayed silent, taking in her apology. Lightbulb went over to her & was the first to speak.

"No, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I put pressure on you. We work as a team. I guess I just thought all this would be easier, but we'll figure it out... Together." She held her friend's hand, smiling.

"Yeah. Maybe the BDSM thing was a bit too much." Paintbrush said.

"You think?" Test Tube raised an eyebrow.

The two of them laughed a little. Bot went up to her.

"Hey, I'm glad you're okay." They smiled at her.

"Thanks." Test Tube smiled back at them.

"I mean, hey, I got to see a buff object beat the shit outta you." Paintbrush pointed at Taco, causing everyone to laugh but Taco.

"Dick, that was unpleasant!" She yelled at them.

"Yeah, but it sounds funny." Yang laughed.

"I loved that part!" Bow also laughed.

...

Fan was floating to the hotel, talking to Candle on the phone excitedly.

"I can't thank you two enough. Okay, I'll talk to you later, Candle. Bye." He hung up.

He opened the door & entered the hotel.

"Everyone, I have excellent news!"

Everyone focused their attention on him as he explained.

"What is it?" Lightbulb asked.

"So, I got good news, & bad news. The good news is, I told them about the hotel, & they think that it could actually work!"

"Really?" She asked excitedly.

"Really! But the bad news is, in order for them to take it, it must actually work." He finished.

"... Then, that means we need to try harder before the extermination." Lightbulb thought about it.

Everyone agreed & went back to their own business, but Test Tube pulled Lightbulb to the side to talk to her.

"How do we know he's not lying? Or if this is his & the other overlords plan to take over the island?" She whispered.

"Again, we don't know that. Try not to think about it."

The two looked back at Fan. Fan smiled & waved at the two, causing Test Tube to blush.

"Yeah. You're done thinking about it." Lightbulb jokes.

Notes:

I know there are going to be some questions, so I'm going to answer them real quick.

Pin didn't kill an exterminator. In fact, no exterminators will be killed in the finale. However, we will find out the killer later in the series.

& Whatever It Takes is NOT scrapped! Its also being saved for later.

Chapter 28: Love?

Paintbrush woke up from a shining light above their face. As they did, they struggled to get up from the chair, thanks to both their arms & legs being tied. They breathed hard once they saw an object walk around them.

"Finally awake, Paintbrush?"

"Yeah, & what's it to ya?" They asked, trying to get out of the ropes.

The object grabbed their bristles & held a knife to their face.

"I want you to tell me where your boss stashes his vault."

Paintbrush smiled & laughed.

"It's hilarious you think I'd tell you anything."

The object grew angry & picked them up.

"Fine. I guess I'll just have to fuck the information outta ya."

"Do your worst, daddy." Paintbrush smiled & moaned.

The object took off their jacket & went between Paintbrush's legs, going up & down as he fucked them.

"Ohhhh... Yeah, baby!" They moaned.

Turns out it was a movie that everyone in the hotel was watching. Everyone but Paintbrush grew sick as they watched.

"Ya know, this performance won me a "Sex-x-x-i" award." They smiled.

"It's, uh... very... honest?" Lightbulb looked back at the TV & covered her mouth, trying not to throw up.

Fan covered both Bow & Bot's eyes as he watched.

"Paintbrush, are you that desperate to make me asexual?" He asked, trying to look away.

"Okay. Enough of this. Paintbrush, what the fuck?" Test Tube covered her eyes.

"What? You said it was "Show n' Tell'' day. I'm showin' you my best film, & I'm tellin' you that it scored me a win over that one bitch."

"Ya know, not a very convincing interrogation scene." Yang watched, looking more annoyed than disgusted.

"Alright dickhead, what makes you think you have any right to insult my work to my fuckin' face?" Paintbrush pointed at him.

"You really going to sit there & act like these scripts ain't hot garbage?"

Paintbrush gasped in disbelief.

"Fuck you. This is classy art." They pointed at a scene where they were getting spanked.

Lightbulb immediately grabbed the remote & turned it off right before their ass was getting bitten, much to Paintbrush's disappointment.

"Hey, we were getting to the best part."

"No more! I mean... Now that "Show n' Tell" is over, I have exciting news. I'm hosting a masquerade at the end of the week! You can come with or without a mask, but you must come with a date." Lightbulb explained.

"Then if we can come without a mask, then what's the fuckin' point on calling it a masquerade?" Paintbrush asked.

"Don't know." She shrugged.

"Why, that sounds like a lot of fun!" Fan excitedly complemented.

"Thanks. It'll be at the theater downtown. Hope to see you all there!"

As everyone left to their rooms, Yang looked back at Paintbrush.

"You know, I can see right through your fake ass."

"Really? Well guess what? I'm an actor, dumbass."

Yang glared at them as he left for his room, leaving just Fan & Paintbrush in the parlor.

"Don't mind him, Paintbrush. He's always like this."

Paintbrush got up to take their movie out. As they did, they looked back at Fan & asked him about the masquerade.

"So, you going to the masquerade?"

"Well, hopefully."

"Who you going with? Test Tube?"

Fan froze & blushed.

"Uhhh..."

"Come on, you have a thing for her." They smiled.

"What makes you say that?" He nervously asked.

"You always smile at her, you joke a lot around her, you mess with her. It's pretty obvious that you like her."

As Paintbrush went on, Fan started to float.

"I... Don't know what you're talking about..."

"Do you like her?" Paintbrush pulled him down.

"Uhhh..."

"Do you like her!?"

"Uhhh..."

"Answer or I'm gonna stuff your dick into my-"

"YES! I LIKE HER! I LOVE HER! I LOVE HER WITH ALL MY HEART! I-" Fan floated & hid his face with his hat, turning even more red.

"Wanna lick her pussy?" Paintbrush smiled.

"NOT THAT FAR!"

"Then, if you love her, ask her out." They sat down.

"But-But what if she says no?" Fan sat back down next to them.

"Pfft. I'm sure she's gonna say yes. After all, she always blushes when she's around you. But if you don't ask her, I'll take you & empty you out after."

"I'll ask her." He quickly answered.

"That's what I thought."

...

As Lightbulb & Test Tube walked to their rooms, Lightbulb decided to ask Test Tube about the masquerade.

"So, who are you going with?"

"What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, are you going to ask Fan?"

Test Tube blushed, but immediately shook it off.

"Me!? With an overlord!? No."

"Come on, I know you want to."

"Even if I did, he's an over-"

"Try to forget about that for once. You guys don't have to go romantically. Just as a date." Lightbulb cut her off & offered.

Test Tube thought about it.

"But, what if he doesn't?"

"Pfft. I'm sure he does. Why else does he hang around you?"

Test Tube thought about it more & gave her friend her answer.

"... Fine. I'll ask him."

"Or even better, he asks YOU."

Test Tube hid her face, blushing, as Lightbulb smiled.

Notes:

Fantube are now mutual feelings! & we will focus on them a lot this arc, but also another duo...

Chapter 29: Poison

Downtown in the city, Silver Spoon was working in his studio, calling off a scene.

"Cut! That wraps up the scene. Take an hour or two." He shouted through his megaphone to his employees.

He sat back down & looked through his phone as some of his employees left the set & the rest changed it.

"When do we shoot the video?" Paintbrush walked in the room, wearing a black suit.

"Few minutes."

Paintbrush sat in a chair, strolling through their phone.

"What's been going on with you?" Silver asked, getting off his phone & lighting a cigarette.

"Nothing much. Just the princess hosting a "masquerade," & I'm trying to help Fan ask his date out."

"Really? Who's this bitch?" He asked, very interested.

"Lightbulb's best friend."

"Huh. I didn't know Fan was thirsty. Let me know when he gets laid."

"Got it. By the way, do you have any spare dildoes? Red dildoes?"

"Yes I do. Prank?"

"Mm-hmm."

"That's what I thought." Silver giggled.

Once they finished their little talk, Paintbrush thought of a question. But before they could ask, an object went over to Silver.

"We ready?" He asked.

"Yes."

"Alright, Painty. That's your que."

"Got it."

They went over to the set & warmed up.

"We ready, everyone? Alright, &... Action!" Silver shouted through the megaphone

The music started playing & Paintbrush smiled as they began to sing & dance.

"I'm not above love to cash in. Another lover underneath those flashin' lights, another one of those ruthless nights. Yeah, yeah, yeah."

In the next shot, they were pole dancing in a club, half naked.

"I shoulda guessed that this would happen. I shoulda known it when I looked in your red, hot eyes. Spewin' all your red, hot lies. Yeah, yeah, yeah. " They looked over at Silver Spoon, who was smiling.

"What's the worst part of this hell? I can only blame myself." They sang as they crawled up on him.

"'Cause I know you're poison, you're feedin' me poison. Addicted to this feelin', I can't help but swallow up your poison. I made my choice, & every night, I'm livin' like there's no tomorrow." They danced back on set.

"Oh~ Any way you want me, baby, that's the way you got me. I'll be yours~ My story's gonna end with me dead from your poison." They were in the bed with Silver, kissing & biting each other.

"I got so good at bein' untrue, I got so good at tellin' you what you wanna hear, I disassociate, disappear. Yeah, yeah, yeah. So far beyond difficult to resist another gulp. Yeah, I know it's poison, you're feedin' me poison. I'm chokin' from the taste and I can't help but swallow up your poison I made my choice, & every night, I'm wasted like there's no tomorrow. Oh~ Any way you want me, baby, that's the way you got me. I'll be yours. My story's gonna end with me dead from your poison." They sang on stage back in the black suit.

"Poison, I'm drownin' in poison. I'm fillin' up my glass, but it's always hollow. Full of poison, I'm sick of the poison. Wish I had somethin' to live for tomorrow." They laid on the bed in a robe, as they finished the final scene.

"& Cut!" Silver shouted through the megaphone once the song ended.

Paintbrush got up & drank out of a water bottle that a crew member handed them.

"Excellent job, Painty! That was stellar!" Silver clapped.

"Thanks."

Silver took off his red coat, hat & glasses, wearing a purple cargo & tight jeans.

"It always gets hot in here wearing all that shit." He complained as he smoked.

"Really?" They sarcastically but jokingly asked.

"Yes. But hell, if everyone on this island sees you as the slut of the overlords, you must keep the image."

The two stayed silent again. As they did, Paintbrush thought about asking Silver their question.

"Hey Silver?"

"Hm?"

They were about to say it, but they thought that maybe it wasn't a great time.

"... Can we talk about it tomorrow night?"

"Sadly can't. I'm fucking someone that night. But I'm free the night after."

Paintbrush thought about it, & agreed.

"That sounds good."

...

Later that day, back at the hotel, Lightbulb was trying to convince Test Tube to ask Fan out to the masquerade, to which Test Tube was trying to avoid.

"It's that simple. You just go up to him, ask him if he's going with anyone. If not, ask him if you could go with him. He says yes. Boom, end of story."

"It's not THAT easy. If he was your crush, you would be panicking." Test Tube tried to explain to her.

Lightbulb gave her a look. Test Tube took the look & left her room & walked downstairs, hoping she was right.

As she walked, she was getting a thought. She thought of a hand laying on the ground with blood underneath it, but she stopped herself from thinking any further.

"Don't think about it. Don't think about it. Don't think about it."

...

Paintbrush tried to convince Fan to ask Test Tube out as the two walked downstairs.

"Just go to her & ask her to go with you. She'll say yes. & the next thing you know, ya two will be in the same bed fuckin'."

"... Again, I'm not trying to go that far." He stared at them.

"Don't you love her?"

"Yes. With all my heart." Fan quickly responded, dreamingly.

"Then get out & ask her."

"But-"

Paintbrush pushed Fan to the parlor, where Test Tube was sitting on the couch.

They both looked at each other for a second & immediately looked away, blushing. Fan looked back to see if Paintbrush was still there. They weren't. Fan gained the courage & walked up to her, still blushing.

"So... How has today been for you so far?" He asked.

"It's... Been okay." She looked at him, still blushing.

"Good to hear." Fan quickly laughed.

She wasn't looking at him anymore, & he began to panic a little, but finally, he asked her.

"So, you going to the masquerade with anyone?" He blurted out.

He quickly covered his mouth, blushing. Test Tube blushed more & shook her head quickly.

"No. I was just about to ask you the same thing."

"Really? Well, I would like to go with you. But AS friends. Yeah. Friends." He awkwardly smiled, still blushing.

"Just friends?" She asked.

"Mmm-hmm." He nodded.

"... What time?"

"6:00?"

"That sounds good."

"Yeah."

The two were silent, still blushing. But Fan broke it.

"Well, guess I'll be seeing you around. I mean, we live here together at the hotel... I mean- See you." He quickly left.

Test Tube watched him, all red, covering her mouth.

"Lightbulb is going to lose her mind." She whispered.

...

Fan rushed upstairs, where Paintbrush was waiting. Once he did, he snapped his fingers & created a pillow. He grabbed it & buried his face in it & screamed.

"Uhhh, she said no?"

"SHE SAID YES!" He removed his face from the pillow, smiling.

"Well, good for you, buddy." Paintbrush patted them on the back & congratulated them.

"Now, all you need is an outfit. & I know just the place to look for one."

...

Test Tube walked back in Lightbulb's room. She closed the door & slid down, sill blushing.

"So, what happened?" Lightbulb asked her.

"... He asked me & we're meeting at 6:00." She told her, smiling a little.

Lightbulb squealed with excitement as she got up & hugged her.

"Congrats! Now, we just need to find you the perfect outfit."

Notes:

Both the Poison performance & ask out were originally going to be separated, but because of how short both of them were on their own, (& how long this arc would be 🤫) they were put together.

Chapter 30: Less Than Friends

Paintbrush waited for Fan in the parlor. They strolled through their phone, & looked up to see Yang at the bar, drinking a can of Dr. Fizz, as usual. Paintbrush thought for a little & got off their phone & walked over to him. They sat down on a chair & looked at him, much to his annoyance.

"The hell do you want?" He asked.

"Nothing. Just... Thinking."

"'Bout what?"

"... You going to the masquerade?"

"Not really, no. Why? You want me there so you can fuck? Or the other people there? Because I'm not into sluts, guys or other genders. I'm straight." He explained, a bit angry.

Paintbrush still looked at them, not changing emotions.

"Look, if we go together, we don't have to do that. I might fuck someone there, sure. But, if you're not into me, overall, fine."

Yang took a sip of his drink & responded.

"Fine."

Once they were done, Fan walked down the stairs towards them.

"I said bye to Bow & Bot. I'm ready to look for my outfit for tomorrow night."

"Good. Let's get out of here." They got up, not looking or saying anything to Yang.

The two left as Yang watched. But as he did, he started to feel a little bad.

...

As Fan & Paintbrush walked through the city, Fan wondered what happened between them & Yang.

"So what happened between you two?" He asked them.

"With who?"

"Yang."

"Uhh... Nothing."

"Really?"

"Yeah. So, how have you & Test Tube been since you asked her?" They asked, trying to change the topic.

"Why, great actually! This morning, I waved at her & she waved back. She may not have been lookin' at me, but still."

"Good to know."

"Yeah. But back with Yang, if he says anything or might get to the point of offending someone, he doesn't mean to. He's just been through a lot. So it's really hard for him to fully trust other objects." Fan brought up.

Paintbrush stayed silent & thought about both everything that happened at the hotel & what Fan just said. The two arrived at a building with a sign reading "Silver's porn studio & magnificent clothes!" The two walked in & saw Silver on the phone.

"Yeah yeah, I want those orders here by next week, &... I gotta go." He hung up once he saw the two.

"Painty! Fan! It's great to see you two here!" He greeted them as he walked over to them.

"Thanks. You too." Fan smiled.

"So, how can I help you two today?"

"We need to find an outfit for this lovebird here." Paintbrush explained as they pointed at him.

"Really? Why didn't you tell me before, Fan. I have many outfits to choose from."

He took the two into a large closet filled with different outfits. Silver & Paintbrush looked around to find the perfect suit as Fan waited. Silver pulled out a light blue suit & showed it to him.

"How about this? It'll look magnificent on you!"

Fan examined the suit a little, but wasn't feeling it.

"I don't know if this one is good for me." He answered.

"He's right. This one will be great on him." Paintbrush tossed a pink suit towards him, but Fan also didn't like it.

"I'm not a pink person, Paintbrush."

The two continued looking for an outfit for him. As they did, Fan decided to look around & find one for him. He walked over to a section & started searching. As he did, he found a red & black suit, which he thought was perfect for him. The other two looked at it, but they didn't really agree.

"It's red, Fan. How about another color?" Silver offered.

"But... I like this. & maybe she will also."

The two thought about it, & eventually agreed.

"Fine. Go ahead." Paintbrush agreed.

Fan & Paintbrush walked out of the place, thanking Silver for the help.

"Thanks. Appreciate the help." Fan thanked him.

"Anytime."

Before the two headed off, Paintbrush whispered to Silver.

"Tonight?"

"Tonight."

...

Lightbulb & Test Tube were in a closet room in Lightbulb's room, looking for a dress.

"No." Test Tube answered as Lightbulb showed her a flowery light yellow dress.

She threw the dress & pulled another one out, only to get the same answer as Test Tube shook her head. As Lightbulb threw it & searched for another, Test Tube spotted one hanging. She got up & unhanged it, a light gray dress. Lightbulb stopped & looked at her as she examined the dress.

"Found one." She gave her answer.

She held it up against her as she looked in the mirror.

"It would actually look cuter if you leave the bow on." Lightbulb offered.

Test Tube looked again as she thought of it.

"Yeah." She smiled.

...

That night, Paintbrush was laying with Silver in his bed. Silver smoked as they thought to themself about something that they had been thinking about all week.

"It's always nice to have someone in the bed." Silver smiled.

"Yeah. It is." Paintbrush agreed, but wasn't really focusing on that.

After his cigarette went out, Silver looked over at Paintbrush to see what they wanted to talk to him about.

"So, what is it that you wanna talk about?" He asked.

Paintbrush thought about it & finally answered.

"Do... Do you have any experience with love? Like, romantically?"

Silver thought about it, but didn't answer the question, since he didn't have any. But he didn't want them to think he didn't or look bad. Instead, he asked Paintbrush another question.

"Why'd you ask?"

Paintbrush stayed silent, but eventually answered.

"Well, I asked someone to go to the masquerade with me, &... He basically said that I just want him there to fuck. Then he explained to me that he was straight & wasn't into sluts, basically referring to me. & I get it, I fuck people all the time, but... I was being serious for once."

Silver thought about their response & asked them another question.

"Do you LIKE him?"

Paintbrush thought about it.

"I... I honestly don't know. I mean, I mess with him, & I thought I liked him, but... Something is just telling me that I don't. I mean, it's saying I like him, but not romantically. Fuck, I don't even know if I want to go to the masquerade anymore just to see him."

Silver thinked, lighting another cigarette. Finally, he had the answer.

"Maybe... You should find someone else. Move on. "

"Really?"

"Yes. That's what I did in the game. I liked someone. He was hot, sexy, good looking, he had everything!"

Paintbrush raised an eyebrow, not believing in him a little.

"Go on."

"He was our leader. Whenever he told us to do something, we'd listen. I was always his first follower. One day, he made a plan that would cost one of us. & I offered. & that's how I was eliminated."

"... How did you tell him that you loved him?" Paintbrush asked.

Silver stayed silent, trying to think fast.

"I- I told him right before I was eliminated."

"You have no experience. Do you?" They caught him.

"Of course. Why'd I ask you?"

Silver quickly changed the topic & tried to give the answer.

"Look, the main point... The real point is, find someone who YOU actually like, & not just to fuck. & maybe... Maybe they will feel the same way towards you. & you two should still go, just for the hell of it."

Paintbrush still wasn't sure if they wanted to go to the masquerade with Yang, but they did listen to their boss. They slowly smiled & took his offer.

"Thanks Silver."

Silver smiled back.

"Anytime. Now, shall we get some sleep, & maybe a little kink?" He asked, putting out his cigarette.

"Do your worst, daddy." Paintbrush smiled as they spread their legs open.

"You always have to say that line?"

"It's my best."

For the rest of the night, Paintbrush & Silver Spoon spent their time fucking each other in the bed. Underneath the room, Floory was laying in his bed, trying to sleep, as all he heard was banging & moaning.

"I hate sex."

Notes:

Sorry PaintYang fans 😈

Chapter 31: Masquerade Night

It was the big night. The night of the masquerade! Lightbulb was inside the theater, wearing a red tie & black skirt as she looked at her clipboard.

"So, Fan is waiting outside, & Test Tube & Paintbrush should be coming soon." She smiled as she spoke to Yang.

"You sure?" He asked.

"Well, Painty did say that they & you were definitely going to be here. & you're here, so we just need to wait. Hey! Those treats look delicious. you two!" Lightbulb walked over to Bow & Bot.

Yang sat back drinking a can of Dr. Fizz, but as he did, he thought about what he said to Paintbrush the other day.

"Hope they're not ruining theirself over me fucking up."

...

Outside the theater, Fan was waiting for Test Tube. He fixed his bowtie & looked at the time on his phone, it was almost 7:00.

"She could be running late, or... Maybe she just doesn't want to see me." He thought.

Just before he gave up, he finally saw her walking towards him. She was wearing her shiny silver dress & her bow. Soon, she stood in front of him.

"So, how do I look?" She asked.

Fan stared at her beauty, blushing.

"You look... Beautiful."

Test Tube looked at him for a while & blushed.

"AS FRIENDS! OF COURSE!" Fan laughed, turning red.

"Yeah. You look charming as well. As friends." She quickly finished, still blushing.

"Yup."

The two walked towards the door. Fan stood next to the door & opened it.

"Ladies first."

Test Tube smiled & blushed as she walked in. As the two entered, they saw people talking to each other & eating. Fan looked over at the food table & decided to get them something.

"You want a drink?"

"Sure."

He left to the table & got her some punch. He floated back to her with her cup.

"Here you go."

"Thanks."

The two watched the other objects as they talked a little.

"So, this is your first time here at a masquerade?" He asked her.

"Yeah. How about you?"

"Same. I'm usually never invited to these kinds of events, probably because I'm an overlord & people are scared of us. I do wonder why, though."

Test Tube thought about something. She saw a quick image of a red object in her mind, but immediately stopped thinking about it.

"... Yeah."

As the two watched, Fan decided to start a conversation with her.

"So, you & Lightbulb are pretty good friends. & you're a eliminated contestant?"

"Yeah, I get that question a lot. She helped me when I was going through something hard. In fact, I met her a little bit after it." She explained. But after she did, she looked down, a bit upset.

"Oh, I-I'm sorry. I didn't know it would end up like that. I-"

"No no no. It's fine. Really. It's just..." She looked at her reflection on the drink. She saw a quick vision of blood & shook a bit, much to Fan's notice.

She felt her hand touched. She looked up to see it was Fan, holding it.

"I'm sorry. I'm really sorry."

"... Thanks." She slowly smiled.

The two watched the others dance. Soon, slow music began to play. Fan looked back at her & blushed a little.

"So, you wanna take this dance? As friends?" He asked, holding out his hand, smiling.

Test Tube looked at it & back at him.

"Sure." She accepted & held his hand.

The two walked over to the dance floor. Fan held onto her hips as she rested her hands on his shoulders & the two began to slow dance. As they did, Test Tube looked at him in awed as all Fan did was smile softly. He twirled her a few times, still holding onto her hand. Soon, Test Tube felt a little comfortable around him.

As they continued to slow dance, she slowly moved closer to him & rested her head on his shoulder. Fan blushed a little but smiled at her, wrapping his arms back at her as they continued dancing.

Lightbulb watched from afar, smiling.

"That's my girl."

She looked over at Yang, who was still standing aside.

"Painty still hasn't showed up?" She asked him.

"No. I tried texting them, but got nothing. & they left before me, so they're not at the hotel."

"What do you mean?" She asked, confused.

"They told me they had to get their outfit real quick & then they were going to meet me here. But they would've been back a while ago."

Lightbulb thought about it, & came up with a terrible thought.

"What if they're in danger!? We need to find them."

"But what about-"

"Bow & Bot can watch over. Right now, we need to save our friend." Lightbulb rushed out.

Yang followed along, hoping nothing bad had happened to them, but also hoping they weren't upset.

Chapter 32: Unexpected Surprise

Paintbrush was back at the studio, filming a scene for a movie. They laid on the bed naked as they moaned.

"Ohhh! Daddy, I... Uh..." They stopped & pulled a script from underneath the pillow.

They read it a few times & sat up to talk to Silver, really annoyed.

"Do you really expect me to memorize this whole script?"

"Just improv it. Do you think anyone watches for the dialogue?" Silver asked.

"Not really, no. Let's start again." Paintbrush threw the script aside & layed back down.

"Action!" Silver shouted.

A few objects dressed as crooks slammed the door open as they entered the scene.

"Oh no! So many burglars. & only one me. Whatever shall I do? I guess I'll have to do all of you!" Paintbrush smiled seductively as they pulled off their blanket, revealing nothing.

One object grabbed them & pulled them down, sitting on top of them.

"So what are you gonna do ta' me?" They asked, as the object began to fuck them.

Silver watched Paintbrush moan as they had sex. While he did, he heard a buzz & looked at their phone. The screen turned on & a message popped up from Yang. Silver read it while Paintbrush wasn't looking.

'Where are u? I been waiting 4 almost an hour!' It read.

Silver immediately picked up on what the message was talking about & called off the scene.

"Cut!"

The actors stopped & Paintbrush looked back in confusion.

"What?"

"You all heard right. We're done filming for now. Painty, I need to talk to you."

The objects got off of Paintbrush & left. Paintbrush got up & grabbed their coat & put it on as they went into their dressing room with Silver.

"What's this about?" They asked him.

Silver pulled out their phone & showed them the text they got from Yang.

"I believe someone is waiting for you."

Paintbrush froze, knowing they were caught.

"What the fuck!? You told me it was canceled. But you're really just running away. Even after I gave you advice." He scolded them.

"Listen, I was just scared, okay? I didn't- I thought I- I-" They tried to explain.

"Go."

"What?"

"Go get dressed & head over there. Just tell him how you feel. & hopefully, you have a great time." Silver left the room.

Paintbrush looked back at their outfit. They had no choice now but to go to the masquerade. They got dressed & left the studio, heading to the theater.

...

Paintbrush walked through town, heading to the masquerade. As they did, they scrolled through their phone, reading all the messages they got from Yang.

Each one of them was him asking them where they were & how long he's been waiting.

"I'm a fucking idiot." They slammed their phone on their head.

They heard some snickering. They stopped & looked around, seeing nobody. They shrugged it off & continued to walk. They heard more snickers & stopped once again.

"Who's there?" They asked, looking around.

They walked faster, a bit annoyed.

"Crazy dicks."

But once they did, an object ran up behind them & blindfolded their eyes.

"AUGH! THE FUCK!?" They tried to remove the blindfold.

But the object threw them down & tied their hands. A van pulled up from an alley & the object threw Paintbrush in the back as they cussed him out, shut the door & drove away.

...

Lightbulb & Yang walked down the street, looking for Paintbrush. As they did, Yang looked a bit stressed, much to Lightbulb's noticed.

"Everything alright?" She asked.

"... Not really."

"How come?"

It took a while, but Yang finally spit it out.

"... Maybe they're gone because of me."

"What makes you think of that?" She asked.

"Well, when they asked me to go, I asked them if they only wanted me there to fuck with & I told them that I was straight & wasn't into sluts like them. I was a dick when I told them. & I mean, I see them as a bit of an acquaintance, but not romantically. &... I want to make it up to them."

Lightbulb thought about it & came up with something.

"You should apologize & tell them what you really meant. &... Hopefully, they will listen." She rested her hand on him & smiled. Yang smiled back.

They saw a van rushing by them, & they heard a yell from it that sounded very familiar.

"Painty!?" Lightbulb blurted out.

"We better follow." Yang suggested.

The two followed the van. If Paintbrush was in it, they would've found them. But they would also be in danger.

Chapter 33: Rescue

Lightbulb & Yang followed the van to a worn down building. They hid behind a building as they took a close look at the van.

"If Paintbrush is in the van, it would be good that we found them. But on the other hand, it would be terrible." Lightbulb whispered to Yang.

"Yeah." He agreed.

Two objects got out of the van. They went to the back & opened the door as one of them went inside to get something, & much to Lightbulb & Yang's horror, it was Paintbrush!

"PUT ME DOWN, YA SHIT EATER!"

The objects went inside of the garage, ignoring Paintbrush's shit talk. After they left, Lightbulb & Yang stayed back, thinking of a plan.

"How do we go in & save Painty? Or even fight them!?" Lightbulb wondered, panicking.

Yang looked back at the building, then at the van.

"I got a plan."

...

Back inside, the object threw Paintbrush to the side as him & his partner walked towards the other members.

"We found slutbrush here in the streets by theirself." One of them told the others.

"Great. We put them down, we get the money." One of them smiled, pulling a knife out.

He got up & walked to Paintbrush & grabbed them by the hair & held a knife to their neck. Paintbrush's blindfold sunck off their eye a little, & they stared at the object, terrified.

"Night night."

...

Lightbulb & Yang got in the van. Once they were in, Yang got underneath the steering wheel & started plucking a few wires together.

"Yang, are you sure this is a good idea?" Lightbulb asked as she got into the car.

"I did this a lot back in the game." Yang explained as he tried to start it.

The car started. Yang sat in the seat as he began to drive.

"Buckle up, princess. We're about to go in."

Lightbulb buckled herself up as Yang slammed the breaks. The van took off & sped its way to the building, much to Lightbulb's terror but Yang's enjoyment. They crashed into the building, much to the gang's shock.

"Who the fuck is that!?" One of them yelled.

Lightbulb & Yang stayed quiet in the van as they waited a little. One of the thugs walked towards the van to open the door, but before they could even touch it, Yang flung the door open, hitting him in the face.

"Yang!?" Paintbrush looked shocked.

"Get Paintbrush, I'll handle these low-life chumps." Yang ordered Lightbulb as he began to fight the other thugs.

Lightbulb got out from the other side, but she was surrounded by some thugs.

At first she looked back at them with terror in her eyes, but she looked back at Paintbrush, looking back at her. She looked back at the thugs, glaring as her hands sparked a few times. She grabbed one thug & electrocuted him & threw him to another. The other thugs ran towards her, trying to attack, but she shot a few more towards them, electrocuting them.

After she finished them, she ran to Paintbrush to untie them.

"For a princess, I didn't know you could fight." They stared at her.

"I like strong female characters, not damsels. Plus, I take some lessons from Test Tube." She smiled as she untied them.

Yang threw a thug & kicked another as he ran towards the two, catching his breath.

"We should get outta here before they get back up."

A thug got back up & ran after Yang, catching the other two's notice.

"LOOK OUT!" Lightbulb called out.

Yang stopped & turned around, getting ready to fight, but before he could land the punch, Paintbrush ran from behind & threw a fireball at him. The thug ran off & yelled as his face burned.

"Eat fire, sucker!" They smiled & laughed a little.

Yang looked back at Paintbrush & smiled.

"That was somethin' I didn't expect to see."

"Same." Lightbulb agreed.

"Yeah, you two don't know me. Sex ain't the only thing I'm good at." Paintbrush brushed their hair back & winked.

The two smiled at them. They looked around the place & noticed the thugs were getting back up.

"Guess this is our time to skedaddle." Lightbulb looked back at the two.

& immediately, the three ran out of the building.

Notes:

Guess what you're getting next chapter...

Chapter 34: Loser, Baby

Lightbulb, Paintbrush & Yang ran through the city, getting as far away from the hideout as they could so they wouldn't have to fight again.

"I think we lost them." Paintbrush looked back, making sure they weren't followed.

"Good. We can make it back to the theater before the masquerade ends." Lightbulb signed with relief.

The trio walked back, not worried about getting chased anymore. As they did, Paintbrush thought about everything Silver Spoon told them & everything they said to Yang. They stopped walking, & others stopped as they looked back at them.

"You okay, Painty?" Lightbulb asked.

Paintbrush stayed quiet for a little, but they took a deep breath & finally spoke.

"Yang... I'm sorry. I should've just gone straight to the masquerade with you, but instead, I was trying to avoid you & the masquerade over some stupid shit I started. I-"

"No, I'm sorry. I started this whole shit by being a dick towards you when you just wanted me to go with you. It's just... I only knew you for being a slut &... I guess that's why I only saw that in you, but after tonight... This fella ain't half bad." Yang sat down & smiled.

Paintbrush smiled a little but still looked down.

"But... If I wasn't selfish & tried to skip the whole thing, then... I wouldn't have dragged ya two into this mess." They slumped down.

"Painty?" Lightbulb sat next to them.

Paintbrush looked up at her, & Lightbulb began to sing.

"So things look bad, & your back's against the wall. Your whole existence seems pretty hopeless."

"You're feelin' filthy as a dive bar bathroom stall. Can't face the world sober & dopeless." Yang joined along.

"You've lost your way, you think your life is wrecked."

"Well, let me just say, you're correct!" Yang smiled as he got up, much to the other's confusion.

"Wait, what?"

"Uh, Yang?"

"You're a loser, baby. A loser, goddamn baby. You're a fucked up little whiny bitch. You're a loser, just like me."

"Thanks, asshole." Paintbrush flipped him off.

"You're a screws-loose boozer. An only one-star reviews-er. You're a power bottom at rock bottom! But you got company."

"This supposed to make me feel better?"

"Yeah, Yang. I don't-" Lightbulb tried to stop, but Yang continued.

"There was a time I thought that no one could relate. To the gruesome ways in which I was damaged. But lettin' walls down, it can sometimes set you straight! We're all livin' in the same shit sandwich."

"I sold my night, & fucked it up for us." Paintbrush began to sing.

"& you think that makes you unique? Get outta here, man! We're both losers, baby. We're losers, it's okay to be a..."

"Coked-up, dick-suckin' ho?"

"Baby, that's fine by me!"

Paintbrush smiled & began to sing more.

"I'm a loser, honey. A schmoozer and a dummy. But at least I know I'm not alone!"

"You're a loser..."

"Just like me!" They sang together.

As the two sang, Lightbulb watched them & realized... They were happy. & perhaps, maybe if it doesn't sound like her thought of happiness, it was for them. Which made her smile a little.

"I got an appetite for gamblin'."

"I got an appetite for samplin'."

The two looked at Lightbulb, waiting for her response.

"I got an appetite for helpin'?"

"Mmm, we'll take it." Yang accepted.

"Really?"

"Sure." Paintbrush answered. "I wanna look for someone to love."

"I wanna enjoy my life, sober."

"I wanna save my people from the deathly holiday that gets closer & hurts me every hour."

Yang & Paintbrush rested a hand on her shoulder & smiled. Lightbulb looked back & smiled.

"You're a loser, baby."

"A loser, but just maybe if we..."

"Work out together..."

"Things will end up differently!" The three sang together.

"It's time to lose your self-loathin'. Excuse yourself, let hope in, baby. Play your card, be who you are!"

"A loser. Just. Like. Me." The trio finished together.

Lightbulb's phone rang. She took it out to see what it was. It was 9:00.

"Oh, shit. The masquerade ended."

Paintbrush & Yang looked at each other & smiled.

"That's okay, tonight was pretty fun." Paintbrush swept their hair.

"Yeah." Yang agreed.

Lightbulb smiled back & the trio continued to walk back, this time, towards the hotel.

Notes:

Decided to make it a trio instead of a duet. Also, one last chapter for this arc.

Chapter 35: After The Masquerade

After the masquerade ended, Test Tube, Fan, Bow & Bot were walking back to the hotel. Bow & Bot were running around & chasing each other as Fan & Test Tube talked.

"So, how was tonight?" He asked her.

"It was... Pretty good." She smiled.

"That's good to hear." He smiled back.

"Hey you two! Don't go too far!" Fan warned Bow & Bot as they ran off.

Test Tube gave him a bit of a look after he warned the two.

"So, are they like your kids?"

Fan turned a bit redder.

"I mean, they aren't my kids. Well, officially. But..."

He looked back at them. They were smelling & picking some of the flowers, showing them to each other.

"Sometimes I like to think of it like that." He smiled.

Test Tube watched them & smiled a bit. The four arrived at the hotel & entered inside, everyone but Fan.

"Are you going to come inside?" Test Tube stopped & looked back at him.

"Yeah. I'm just going to get a little bit of air then get back inside." He gave her a thumbs up.

Test Tube nodded & walked back inside. Once she disappeared, Fan looked at the bush next to him & placed his hand on it, growing a beautiful red rose. He took the rose & walked back inside.

...

"THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN THEY ESCAPED?!?!" Taco yelled over the phone.

"We were about to kill them, but the princess & a black & white object crashed in & beat us up & escaped with them." The object over the phone explained.

"Listen, I gave you one simple job for you guys, & you fucked it up!" She hung up her phone & threw it across the room.

"First that Blogger, then whorebrush, who do I have to try to kill next?"

Test Tube, Bow & Bot entered inside the hotel.

"You two go to your rooms & chill a little. Fan will see you soon." Test Tube calmed them down a little.

"Yes, ma'm." Bot responded as they & Bow ran to their rooms, still full of energy.

"Good, the alarms didn't go out. You stayed out of trouble." Test Tube looked over at Taco.

Taco glared at her & got up & left for her room.

"'You stayed out of trouble.' Bitch." She mumbled.

Test Tube looked over at her & shook her head. She was about to head to her room, but Lightbulb, Paintbrush & Yang walked inside, laughing.

"He had, like, three bills, & it took him, like, 30 minutes to count it. His eyes are so shit." Paintbrush laughed along with the others.

"& this is the guy you got to take orders from?" Yang pointed.

"I know. But hey, even though he "tries" his hardest to act threatening, he's not. He's the opposite. He's really chilled & fun."

"I didn't know you guys also play games." Lightbulb added.

"... Yeah, we do." Paintbrush went along, & once again the three laughed.

"Looks like you three had fun." Test Tube watched.

"We sure did." Lightbulb looked back at the two & smiled.

"Anyway, I should get some rest. I need to clean up the theater tomorrow. Night everyone." Lightbulb waved at Paintbrush & Yang as she & Test Tube walked back to their rooms.

Once they left, Paintbrush looked over at Yang.

"So, you really are straight, huh?" They asked.

"Yeah, sorry."

"Don't be. In fact, I don't really think I like-like you. I was probably just looking for..."

"A friend?" Yang held out his hand.

"... Yeah." Paintbrush grabbed it & shook it as the two smiled.

Fan entered back inside & the two looked over at him.

"How was ya's two night? Tied the knot?" Paintbrush asked.

"No, but we had a great night. & maybe, this just might be the first step in our relationship." He smiled. "It also looks like you two had fun."

Paintbrush & Yang looked at each other & smiled.

"We sure did."

...

Lightbulb was hanging out in Test Tube's room, finishing talking about her night.

"Then, we sang about how it was okay to be a loser, & I learned that, maybe, you can find happiness in the most unexpected times, like being a loser."

"Really?" Test Tube got dressed into her night outfit.

"Yeah. But now... How was YOUR night with Fan?" She leaned towards her, kicking her feet back & forth.

Test Tube blushed a little & spoke.

"It was... Pretty fun."

"Really?!"

Test Tube nodded.

"Then you two might happen soon."

Test Tube blushed more & Lightbulb giggled a little.

"I'll leave you alone now. & you can tell me more tomorrow. Good night!" Lightbulb headed out.

"Night."

Test Tube pulled out her phone & looked at her pictures. Bot took a picture of her with Fan. She smiled a bit at the photo. & she noticed, she looked happy with him.

Once she turned off her phone, she heard someone knock on her door. She got up & opened the door to see who it was.

"Hello?" She answered.

Nobody was around. She almost closed the door but stopped once she saw something on the floor. It was a beautiful red rose. She picked it up & stared at its beauty & smiled as she blushed a little & closed her door.

Fan stood out of the hallway & watched her admire the rose & smiled. Tonight was truly a wonderful night.

Notes:

I know many things were changed in this arc to match both the fic & my writing style, & of course, its not going to be 100% accurate to Hazbin Hotel. Not a problem, just had to say that again.

Other than that, sorry Paintyang fans, but maybe Paintbrush WILL get a partner before the end of the series...🤫 & your welcome Fantube fans. We will be getting into a new arc soon, so stay tuned.

Chapter 36: Dead Beat Father

A few days later in the morning, Test Tube woke up from her bed & yawned a bit. She got up & dressed out of her night outfit & into her regular outfit. She finished up by tying her bow on her head as she looked in the mirror. After she finished, she looked over at the rose in her vase she was given the night after the masquerade & smiled.

She left her room & walked towards Lightbulb's room to check on her friend.

"Lightbulb?" She knocked on her door a few times, but she didn't answer.

She opened her door & saw that her room was empty. She walked down the stairs to the lobby & saw everyone gathered in the parlor, where Lightbulb had a conspiracy board set up.

"Don't understand why it's not working. Think Lightbulb, think. Think think think think think think... Trust falls, every single morning, we could do..." Lightbulb muttered to herself as she organized it.

"Yikes." Paintbrush watched.

"How long has she been doing this?" Test Tube asked Fan.

"Since this morning." He answered.

"C'mon c'mon c'mon Lightbulb!" She panicked to herself again.

"You good?" Test Tube asked her friend.

Lightbulb turned around. Her eyes were strained & her jacket was thrown to the side.

"Nope, no! Not really! haha! I've been up all night trying to figure out why the hotel isn't working. We've done trust falls. We've tried sharing our feelings. We only have a couple weeks left before the exterminators come. HAHAHA! & at this rate..."

She calmed herself down a bit as she announced her next decision.

"Maybe it's time to ask my dad."

"Oh..." Test Tube groaned a little.

"I know you don't want to see him, but we need every advantage we can get." Lightbulb rested her hand on her shoulder.

"It's not that at all, it's just... Are we sure it's a good idea? I mean, you told him your idea last time you saw him & he-"

"I know, but maybe he'll turn around & help us." Lightbulb left as she called her dad.

"What's the holdup with you & the king?" Yang asked Test Tube.

"Nothing, it's just... A few things."

"Well, I'd like to meet the big dick in charge." Paintbrush smiled.

"I bet he's bad & scary." Bow climbed up.

"He is." Test Tube responded.

"Ooohh."

"Really? I like bad, scary men." Paintbrush laid down.

"Not like that."

"Well, I met him once before." Fan told the others.

"What was he like?" Bot asked.

"Can't really describe him since it was only for a few minutes, but if the princess ended up this helpful, cheery & happy, he must be the same."

...

A white limo drove through town. Inside the limo was a tall yellow object dressed in white. It was the king himself, Steve Cobs.

"A new object was just eliminated from the game, your majesty. Do you think he's worthy of title of overlord?" An object asked him as he showed him the picture of the object.

"Nah. He looks weak."

His assistant scrolled through his computer as he explained his schedule for tomorrow.

"You don't seem to be that busy tomorrow, sir. Just a visit with your daughter at the hotel in the morning."

"Huh?" Cobs looked back from the window & paid attention to him.

"You have a visit with your daughter." He reminded him again.

"Since when?"

"Since this morning. It was scheduled."

"What about the other thing?"

"... You had a daughter for years, your majesty."

"& why would I have one?" Cobs questioned him.

"Because in order to keep the throne, you had to have a child, so you adopted her when she was a baby."

Cobs thought for a while. Finally, he remembered.

"Once again, you have a visit with your daughter tomorrow morning." He reminded him again.

"Can't wait." Cobs sarcastically celebrated as he looked back out of the window, looking at all of his citizens.

"Useless trash."

Notes:

Can't we all agree Steve Cobs is a GREAT king & father?😀👍

Chapter 37: II's Greatest Dad

The next day, everyone in the hotel was getting ready for Cobs's arrival. Bow was baking cookies, Bot swept the floors, Yang cleaned the glass cups at the bar, & everyone else was working. All but Taco, who just sat around & watched.

"Aren't you going to do something, or lay on your ass the whole time?" Test Tube glared at her as she helped set up the table.

"Mmmm... Nah." She answered as she still watched.

Test Tube was about to walk up to her, possibly to attack her, but Lightbulb stopped her as she stood in front of the door.

"Okay everyone, it's showtime!~" She announced.

She opened the door, & in front of her stood Steve Cobs.

"Hi, dad!" She excitedly greeted him.

Cobs said nothing, as he looked more bored to be there.

"Oh, it's so good to see you!" She hugged him, much to his annoyance.

"... Yeah." He slowly pushed her away.

"Welcome! To the Happy Hotel!" She showed him the others as the Cherries popped confetti.

N/A flew in & landed in Lightbulb's arms as they rested a little.

"You still have N/A & the Cherries, huh?" He asked his daughter.

"Of course! They're family."

"Family!" N/A copied.

Lightbulb walked around the hotel a little to show her father around.

"What do you think of the place so far?"

Bow showed Cobs a plate of cookies she made, which weren't perfectly made.

"Uh..." Cobs immediately walked away fast, much to Bow's disappointment.

"I knew they looked bad." She pouted a little.

"No they don't. They still look great!" Fan patted her on the head, which caused her to smile a little.

Steve looked around the hotel, not really finding anything interesting, until he saw the bar.

"At least there's something interesting here." He smiled a bit.

"Thanks! That was Fan's idea!" Lightbulb pointed.

"& that is?"

"Me!" Fan flew in excitedly. "Fan, here! Pleasure to see you again, sir! Remember me?!?!" He shook Cobs hand a little too fast, as it messed up his hat.

"Who is this? Who's this now? Are you the bellhop?" Cobs asked as he fixed his hat back, a little annoyed.

"Oooo! But no. I'm the co-host of the hotel. I help fix some of the structure & join in on the activities, unless I'm busy. You might have also heard of me from my blogs." He went off excitedly.

"... No."

"Dad, he also helped add some adjustments to the hotel, like this lovely parlor, where people can get to know each other & share secrets & stories & intimate feelings! Without him, we wouldn't have been able to pretty it up this much!"

"Thanks, your majesty! You have a very unique vision. & I'm happy to fulfill your orders & requests." Fan bowed.

"Oh, thank you, Fan." Lightbulb giggled a little.

The two began to laugh. As they did, Cobs watched in disgust.

"Say, why don't you introduce me to your other friends?" Cobs dragged his daughter away from Fan.

"Oh, yes, of course." Lightbulb walked over to the others to introduce them.

"Let's start off with the one you already know, Test Tube!" She reintroduced her.

"Hi, Steve." Test Tube waved.

Cobs looked at her in confusion.

"How does she know me?"

"You let her stay with us for a while, dad. Remember?"

"... Oh, yeah." He lied.

"& this is Taco & Paintbrush, our guests!"

Taco & Paintbrush were messing with each other, but soon as they were spotted, Paintbrush pushed Taco out of the way & grabbed a glass.

"Heya, king." They asked sleazily.

"Yang is our bartender, & Bow & Bot are our housemaids!" She finished introducing the others.

"Nice to meet you." Yang greeted in his normal mood.

"Same here, your majesty." Bot bowed.

"He didn't like my cookies." Bow still pouted.

"Hey, I like your cookies. & they were delicious!" Fan complemented to cheer her up.

"Really?" She asked.

"Of course." He hugged her.

Bow hugged him back, feeling better. He also dragged Bot in for the hug so they wouldn't feel left out.

"Aw." Lightbulb watched.

Cobs didn't like what he was seeing one bit, so as a distraction, he snapped his fingers to cover the room in smoke. Everyone looked at him as he began to sing.

"Looks like you could use some help from the big boss of II himself. Check out Daddy's glowing reviews on Yelp."

"Five stars!"

"Flawless!"

"Greater than great!"

"Oh, with a few snaps of a talented king, WAP BAP BOOM, alakazam! Usually, I charge for a special price. But you get the family rate!"

"Thanks, dad!"

"Who needs a busboy now that you've got the chef! Michelin tasting menu free a la carte." Cobs served a cake which had a frosting art of a dead Fan on it.

Lightbulb looked at it in confusion as Fan looked quite offended. But he thought it might have been a mistake.

"I'll rig the game for you because I'm the ref! Champagne fountains, caviar mountains, that's just a start!~"

Fan decided to sing along with him, as he picked up a bit of his game.

"I've been here since day one. I've been faithful as a nun. Makes you chuckle with an old-timey pun. Your executive producer!"

"That's true!" Lightbulb pointed.

"I'm your guy, your day-to-day. Your chum, your steadfast hotelier. Remember when I fixed that clog today?" Fan pulled out a pink shoe out of the toilet & gave it back to Bow.

"It was stuck, thank you, sir!" Bow hugged him.

"Oh you!" Lightbulb watched in awed.

"I'm truly honored that we've built such a bond." Fan held Bow & Bot.

"Awww!" Lightbulb watched the three.

"They're like the children that I wish that I had. I care for them just like the kids I spawned. It's a little funny, you could also call me a dad!~" Fan tried to bond with Cobs.

Cobs looked at him in disgust & summoned a fiddle as he played it. Fan created a piano & played it alongside him. Cobs created an accordion & played it as he glared at Fan.

"They say when you're looking for assistance, It's smart to pick the path of least resistance." Fan sing again.

"Others say that in your needy hour. There's no substitute for pure magnificent power! Who just happens to also be your blood!"

"There are also times when parents you love will also be a part. They say the family you choose is better."

"What a bunch of losers. Can you butt out of my song?!"

"Your song? I thought we were both singing."

"Oh you tacky piece of-"

"It's me!" A golden brown object interrupted as she entered.

"Yes, it's me! I know you were all waiting for me. I'm here. What a gas." She sprinkled confetti on everyone.

"Took a while but I'm present at last! It's me. It's me! Bell!~" She finished & posed as everyone stared at her.

"Who?" Cobs asked.

Notes:

I wouldn't say Cobs is stupid, he's just really focused on himself & doesn't really care about what's happening around him as long as it's not affecting him. Plus, Cobs vs. Fan, who's the better father?
Bell - Mimzy

Chapter 38: One Small Unsettling Family

"Didn't you just hear me? Why is everybody gawkin'? Is it, cuz I'm adorable?" Bell posed to the gang.

Everyone stared at Bell, having no idea who she was. Everyone but Fan, who greeted her.

"Bell!"

"Fan! So good to see you. How you been? Good? Good." Bell greeted him as the two hugged each other.

As they did, Test Tube glared at her a little.

"Listen, I was in the neighborhood. I heard you were staying at this factory. & I figured I'd stop by, say hi!"

"Of course you can! Everyone is welcomed here."

"Of course! So you two know each other?" Lightbulb went over to the two.

"Oh, yeah. We go way back. I met him a day after I was eliminated." Bell explained to her, but she stopped once she saw Steve Cobs.

"Oh, oh my stars! Is that the king? Pleased to meetcha, your highness." She bowed down.

Cobs slowly walked away from her.

"Well, Bell, as much as I'd love to catch up, Lightbulb & I have a tour to continue. Why don't you let the others help you settle in, & I'll be back before you know it." Fan left her with the others as he left with Lightbulb, Test Tube & Steve Cobs.

Bell looked over at the others, who were sitting at the bar.

"So, where can a girl get a drink around here?" She took a seat.

Yang rinsed a cup & looked at her, annoyed.

"My, my, is that Yangster? Fan brought you around, I see. Classic! How ya been?"

"... Good until 5 minutes ago."

"Oh, don't tell me you're not happy to see me. You might hurt my feelings" She giggled, causing Yang to walk away from her

"Hey, you two! Whatcha' been up to?" Bell looked over at Bow & Bot.

"Nothing much." Bot told her.

"Just cleaning." Bow answered.

"& how's that's going for you two?"

"Pretty good." They both answered.

Yang came back & gave the three a drink.

"So uh, you & Fan are like what? Friends?" Paintbrush asked her.

"Yeah. Why you ask?"

"Well, you two seemed close, like... Really close."

"Oh, no no no. I like him as a friend. I can't see us as anything else more."

"Okay, just checking. Because... He likes someone else here. Same with her. & I think you were possibly making her a bit jealous?"

"Oh shit! If that's the case, I'm not trying to get in between them. Really! But if they happen, let me know."

"Got it. Also, I'm free."

Everyone laughed, all but Taco. She got up & left for her room. As she walked, she pulled out her phone & dialed a number.

"Hello, I need you & your gang to come over for someone under the name of Bell."

...

Lightbulb, Test Tube & Fan walked down a hallway on the first floor, showing Cobs more of the hotel.

"So, once we have the proof that redemption is possible, this whole hotel will be full of objects wanting to check out onto Dream Island. We just need a little more time to prove it. The sharing circles haven't been working as fast as I hoped, but I'm thinking that with a little bit more rethinking, we can really get it going." Lightbulb explained to her father.

"& we've almost been able to find all of Paintbrush's drug stashes & Taco's weapons... Almost." Test Tube added.

"So once that's out of the way, it should be much smoother sailing."

"Definitely!" Fan agreed.

"Well, that certainly is, uh... Is-Is something." Cobs responded, not really paying attention or caring.

The four walked outside onto a porch. Cobs looked around as Lightbulb looked back at her friends, who both nodded.

"So... What do you think?" She asked her father.

"About what?" He asked.

"The hotel."

"Oh boy..." Test Tube whispered to herself.

"What's going on?" Fan whispered back.

"Ignorance."

"Oh yes, it does... It does look much better now, doesn't it?"

"No, the plan, dad! What do you think about using the hotel to help eliminated contestants?" She reminded her father.

"Ahh. Alright, I mean, look... I know you want to see the best in people, but these eliminated contestants are... You know, they're just the worst. I don't know how much you can realistically expect from them on Dream Island."

As he explained, Test Tube & Fan looked at each other & back at him, utterly offended. Lightbulb couldn't believe what her dad was saying, but she still wanted to convince him.

"These are our people, dad, I... I have to try."

Steve pulled Lightbulb beside her as he explained.

"Listen Lightbulb, think of it like this. We are the beautiful flowers in the garden. & when the air is good, we're good. Both visually & scented. However, when pollution surrounds the garden, the beautiful flowers are ruined. They're the trash around us & the chemicals in the air."

Test Tube clenched her fists & was about to walk up to him & give him a piece of her mind, but Fan stopped her & looked back at Lightbulb & Cobs, causing her to stop & continue watching.

"Dad..."

"Our "people," Lightbulb, are awful. They got gifted free will & look what they did with it. Everything's terrible. & no matter what you do, or how hard you try, your idea will never work." Cobs finished.

Lightbulb stared at him, tears in her eyes. She slowly walked back from him, & ran back inside the hotel, crying.

"Lightbulb, wait!" Test Tube ran after her friend.

Cobs watched as the two left & snickered a bit as he smiled. Fan glared at him as he watched him enjoy his daughter's misery.

"Ha ha. Fuck you." Fan glared at him & left to help Lightbulb.

Cobs watched him in disgust as he left.

"Filth.”

Chapter 39: Attack At The Hotel

Everyone in the bar were talking to each other, having a pretty good time. As they did, Lightbulb ran to the parlor & laid on the couch, crying. Test Tube chased after her & sat down next to her, trying to comfort her.

"It's okay. Ignore him. It's going to work, I promise."

The others stopped talking & watched, feeling bad for the princess.

"What happened?" Paintbrush whispered to Fan once he entered.

"A lot. But to sum it up, her father is a dick." Fan answered & floated towards Lightbulb to help comfort her.

He sat down next to her & patted her on the back, comforting her.

"It's okay. It's okay."

Test Tube watched him as he comforted her friend, a bit surprised.

"... He called us trash & terrible people. Doesn't that make you mad-"

"I didn't like how he talked to both of you."

Test Tube stared at him in shock as he continued to comfort Lightbulb. He's selfless & prioritizes others over him. Overlords are selfish & only care about themselves. But do they all?

Before she could say something, everyone heard a loud thud from outside.

"What was that?" Lightbulb stopped crying & stood up.

"Geez! What now!?" Test Tube got up & ran to the window to see what the ruckus was.

She saw a group of thugs outside the hotel, trying to break the door down.

"Bell, we know you're in there you lousy bitch!"

Everyone looked at Bell. She looked back in shock.

"Wait, what!? I didn't mess with anyone to cause this. Really!"

"Then why the fuck are there a gang trying to break inside to find you!?" Test Tube yelled at her.

Bell froze in shock & confusion, trying to explain.

"I... I-I don't... I have no-"

Fan could tell Bell had no idea what was happening. & he noticed how upset she was.

Just before he could say something, some fireballs crashed inside. Everyone began to run & panic as they tried to hide.

"Everyone, get a safe distance. I'll take care of this." Test Tube warned everyone as she pulled out her gun.

Before she could run to the door, she felt her arm grabbed. It was Fan.

"No, my dear. Leave it to me. Trust me."

Test Tube was going to refuse his offer, but he looked serious. She let out a breath & moved out of his way. Fan nodded & ran outside, standing in front of the gang. They got their weapons ready to attack him, but Fan made the first move.

He began to slowly float off the ground. As he did, many tentacles came out from behind him. He began to grow large, bigger than the hotel, & stared down at the thugs. His eyes were glowing red & his smile stood big.

"I will devour each & every one of you!"

The objects dropped their weapons & ran off, screaming for their lives. Once they were gone, Fan turned back to his normal size, his tentacles disappeared & his eyes were back to black & red.

He walked back inside, & everyone stared at him in surprise.

"You can do that!?" Paintbrush asked him.

"Yup. I only use it as an image, though. I don't actually use it to attack. Besides, I have a much bigger & scarier form." Fan explained.

"Yeah. Well, maybe we wouldn't have been attacked if it wasn't for someone." Test Tube glared at Bell.

"Test Tube..." Lightbulb whispered to her friend, not wanting to start a fight.

"Look, I have no idea who they were, really!"

"Uh huh."

Paintbrush noticed Taco wasn't in the room, as always, but she didn't come out during the entire attack.

"You know, Test Tube, Taco isn't in here. & she didn't come out once while we were being attacked. Isn't that a bit odd?"

Test Tube thought about it more. They were right.

"That bitch." She mumbled to herself.

"Why don't you give me & Bell some time." Fan suggested as he led Bell outside.

The two walked outside of the hotel. Once they did, Bell began to apologize.

"I'm sorry! Really! I had no idea who they were, &-"

"Bell, it's not your fault. You did nothing. It could've been Taco since she tried to attack & blow up this place a few times. But I don't think you did anything. Really. In fact, if you want, you can stay & live here." Fan offered.

"Thanks. But, I can't. I have things to do, parties to attend. But I'll keep the offer." Bell slowly smiled.

Fan nodded, respecting her decision.

"I guess I should head out, then. Got a lot of things to do." Bell got ready to leave.

"Okay. I'll let the others know you said bye." Fan was heading back inside.

"& one more thing." Bell stopped him.

"Yeah?"

"You & Test Tube would make a cute couple." She left & giggled a little.

Fan watched back, blushing. He quickly shook it off & went back inside.

Notes:

We'll see Fan's full form later in the series 🤫

Chapter 40: More Than Anything

Fan was removing the fireballs that were smashed inside the hotel. As he did, Lightbulb sat on the couch, thinking about everything Cobs told her.

"Lightbulb, don't listen to a word he said. It was all bullshit." Test Tube comforted her.

"I know, it's just... I thought he would listen for once. But he didn't... Again."

"Who cares what he said? Look around." Fan came over & lifted her head up.

Lightbulb looked around the hotel, seeing everyone smiling at her.

"You have a hotel filled with great people & friends, who believe in you. & once we stay in this hotel, we give you our trust."

"That's right." Test Tube agreed.

Lightbulb thought about it more. They were right. Everyone was happy, always had a great time, maybe... It will work.

"Thanks, you two. Thank you everyone." She smiled.

Fan & Test Tube smiled back. However, the smiles faded once Cobs entered back in the room.

"You see? This is exactly what I was talking about, Lightbulb. You build something nice, you invite people in & offer them everything, & they just bring violence & chaos to your doorstep. It doesn't matter how well intended you are, they're always going to disappoint you. Just like I said, eliminated contestants are violent, psychopaths, hell bent on causing as much pain & destruction as they can. There's really no point in trying." Cobs laughed a little.

Paintbrush, Yang, Bow & Bot felt really offended & understood what Fan & Test Tube meant. He is an asshole.

"If you meant what happened during the attack, he was defending this hotel!" Test Tube pointed at Fan.

"Ooh, drama." Paintbrush took out a bag of popcorn & offered some to Yang, Bow & Bot as they watched & ate.

"He was doing it for us. How come we, your daughter's friends, have faith in her but her own father can't?" She glared at Steve.

"Test Tube." Lightbulb stopped her.

Cobs glared at her, disgusted that he was told off by an eliminated contestant.

"Excuse me? Who raised you to talk absolute shit to-"

"DAD!" Lightbulb stopped him from continuing.

Everyone stayed silent. Lightbulb stood up & walked up to him.

"This is my last chance." She thought to herself, & then, she sang.

...

"When I was young, I didn't really know you at all, I always felt so small."

A young Lightbulb was peeking through a door, looking in a room. Her father was in the room, talking to some objects. She opened the door a bit & walked inside. Cobs looked at her a bit & said nothing, as he was more focused on his meeting.

Before she could reach her father, the Cherries ran inside & stopped her as they held her hand & led her out the room. She looked back at her father, a little upset.

The Cherries led her to a library & sat her down in a pile of blankets & pillows as they found a book & began to read to her. As they did, Lightbulb's eyes widened as she listened, smiling & laughing as they read.

"But I heard your stories & I was enthralled. The tales about their lofty dreams, I listened breathlessly, imagining it could be me."

...

"So in the end, it's the view I had of you, that showed me dreams can be worth fighting for. More than anything, more than anything!~ I need to save my people more than anything. More than anything." She finished.

Everyone smiled once she finished her song, all but Cobs, who didn't look moved one bit.

"This is my kingdom, my home. & no matter what, I will do anything to save everyone here."

Cobs stared at her in disappointment.

"What kind of daughter did I raise?"

"A great one." Fan stood next to Lightbulb, giving her a smile.

Lightbulb smiled back at him. Cobs looked at them in disgust as he walked towards the door.

"Whatever, I tried to warn you. But if you're that desperate to save a bunch of trash, you're lost."

Cobs stopped & yelled. He turned around to see N/A ripped off some of his clothes, chewing it. The others laughed as N/A flew away. Cobs glared back at the others as he slammed the door & left.

"Sorry it didn't go as planned, Lightbulb. I know how much you wanted him to listen." Test Tube apologized to her friend. "I guess you're going to have to do this on your own."

"It's okay. I just... I was just really hoping he would listen & help us, but... I'm not alone. You know why? Because I have friends who are going to help me." Lightbulb looked at her friends, who all smiled at her. She smiled back, knowing she had them by her side.

...

Taco was strolling through the hallway, looking through her phone & snickering.

"I got them good this time. They really thought that dangling piece of shit brought them over." She laughed a bit.

"So it was you!" A voice yelled at her.

She looked down the hall, & much to her shock, it was Test Tube & Paintbrush, glaring at her.

"Uhh... Uh... Uh-"

"You brought those thugs here to destroy the hotel & put the blame on that poor object!?"

"I mean, hey, at least you have that Blogger to yourself." Taco grinned.

Test Tube stood a bit, shock & blushing a bit. But she immediately shook it off as Paintbrush scolded Taco.

"We don't care if it was his ex-partner wanting to have some time with him."

"That wasn't a good one, Paintbrush." Test Tube shook her head.

"I tried." They shrugged.

"You pull some shit like that again, you're out of this hotel! Whether Lightbulb likes it or not! Got it?" Test Tube pointed at her

"Augh, fine." Taco walked off to her room, not really caring.

Paintbrush rested a hand on her shoulder. Test Tube took a deep breath to calm down a bit.

"Maybe I can get Fan to let her know that you're sorry."

"I would like that. Guess Yang was right, you changed a bit."

"I mean, you can still let me know when you wanna have some time screwin' & fuckin' each other." They smiled.

"Yeah, still pass." She punched them in the arm.

They laughed a bit & she smiled & giggled a little.

...

The next morning, Test Tube was still sleeping peacefully in her bed. As she did, Lightbulb sneaked in & watched her friend, smiling wide.

"TEST TUBE TEST TUBE TEST TUBE!" She jumped on her bed.

Test Tube woke up, startled.

"Lightbulb! What is it?" She woke up.

"So, I emailed Dream Island again to see if they would give us a second chance, & they would like us to visit them for our meeting! & they said I can bring in a plus one, who is going to be you!" Lightbulb excitedly explained to her.

Test Tube stared at her in shock. But then again, Lightbulb always gives people second chances. Even if they were shitty & terrible to her. Instead of questioning her, she went along.

"Yay..." She sarcastically celebrated.

Notes:

Sorry, I had to cut down More Than Anything for the fic. But at least it wasn't scrapped. In the meantime, new arc next week!

Chapter 41: A Visit From An Old Friend

Lightbulb was in her room, going through everything she packed for her visit on Dream Island. As she did, Test Tube was sitting on her bed, watching her friend.

"Okay. I have my warm weather clothes & my cold weather clothes. I have a light jacket, flak jacket & rain jacket. Wait. Does it rain on Dream Island?" Lightbulb asked her friend.

"Lightbulb, you're only going to Dream Island for a few hours."

"Test Tube, WE are going to Dream Island for a day. & I just want to be prepared! It's our last chance to convince Dream Island an object can be redeemed." Lightbulb explained to her.

"Yeah, I wish I could come, but I have that thing." Test Tube tried to lie.

"What thing?"

"The thing with the... thing, um..."

Lightbulb raised an eyebrow, confused.

"Fuck, gah, I'm such a bad liar. Look, I know you want to convince Dream Island about the hotel again, but you remember what happened last time. It got to the point where they decreased the extermination date, which wasn't your fault at all! It's just..."

Lightbulb sat next to Test Tube & placed a hand on her shoulder, smiling.

"Test Tube, I know how much you care for me. & I know getting another meeting with the same people who decreased the date of genocide may sound a bit fucked up!" Lightbulb slowly panicked, but she stopped & took a deep breath & finished calmly.

"But I need you there as a friend. Then maybe... It won't be that bad. & hopefully, it'll work this time."

Test Tube thought a bit.

"Fine."

"Yes!" Lightbulb cheered & gave her friend a tight hug.

Test Tube said nothing & gave her a smile.

...

Paintbrush barged into the hotel, huffing & stumbling to walk inside.

"Oh, fuck."

Bow & Bot were finishing putting in some plants when they saw them stumble in.

"You look messy!" Bow was the first to approach them.

"What happened to you?" Bot asked.

"It's who happened to me. & the answer is everyone. Way too many times! Silver had us working 16 hours straight on the same fucking scene because half the crew were absolute dick bags who knew shit!" They threw theirself on a couch.

"Sorry to hear that, Paintbrush. Hopefully, we can help you." Fan looked up from his computer.

"Yeah, maybe leave me the fuck alone." They mumbled.

They heard an explosion breaking in, causing them to immediately wake up & stare at the destroyed wall.

"What the fuck is with that wall?"

Outside stood a white object dressed in red, holding a bomb & laughing as she walked in.

"What up, hoes!" She laughed.

Paintbrush immediately got off the couch once they heard the voice, smiling.

"Ho-Holy shit! Marshmallow? Long time no see, baby!"

"Painty, ya bitch! You been texting me depressing shit all day, figured we could tear shit up like old times. It's been fuckin' forever! Here hold this." She tossed a lit bomb at Lightbulb.

"Ah! Omga, omga!" She panicked.

"Nope, gimme that." Test Tube grabbed the bomb & threw it out.

"I love seeing ya, Marsh, but I'm too tired. I need to pass out." Paintbrush was about to fall on the couch, but Marshmallow grabbed them before they could fall.

"Oho, you can't sleep when you're eliminated, fuckhead! Come on, what you really need is a recharge, a reinvigoration, a re..."

"Responsible night on the town!" Lightbulb finished with an idea. "That is a great idea. Hi, Lightbulb." She shook her hand.

"That's my wall that you just blew up. It's so nice to meet one of Painty's friends. Aagh, they never brings anyone around!"

"Wonder why?" Marsh snorted a bit.

"Yeah, me too. Anyway, Painty & everyone else have been working so hard. I think they deserve to have a little fun."

"W-w-wait, they?" She asked.

"Yeah. Hi, everyone! Painty & their friend are taking you all out for a night of fun & relaxation!" Lightbulb waved at everyone.

"Wait, I am only here for Pai-"

Before she could finish, Lightbulb gave her a stack of cash.

"Ooh! Never mind. Let's go!"

"Make sure they have the best time tonight. Anyway, the portal to Dream Island should be opening soon, so we'll get going now." Lightbulb left.

As she did, Test Tube stayed back to talk to Fan a bit.

"Okay, Fan, while we're gone for the day, I'm putting you in charge of keeping an eye out for everyone & making sure NOBODY gets hurt or causes trouble. Especially you know who."

"You mean Taco? Well don't worry, I'll make sure she doesn't cause any trouble while you two are gone. You can count on me."

Test Tube smiled a bit as she left him & followed Lightbulb.

Taco came out of the room, drinking some tea. Once she saw sight of Marshmallow, she spitted out her drink in shock.

"Well, if it isn't my second arch-nemesis! Have you come to meet your fate in battle, Marshmallow?"

"Apparently, I'm going out with Painty & I got to drag your sorry asses along." Marsh pulled out a piece of bubblegum & chewed it.

"Oh, is that so? In this case, I can finally finish my long awaited mission on destroying this piece of shit 'hotel,' & this time, nobody will be able to stop me-" Before she could finish, a tentacle covered her mouth.

"Sorry, according to Test Tube, I'm in charge of keeping an eye on everyone & making sure nobody is hurt or causing trouble. Specifically, from you." Fan explained to her & removed the tentacle from her.

"Yeah, don't fucking touch us, you munted bitch." Marshmallow pointed at her.

Everyone laughed, except Taco, who glared at her.

Notes:

Happy release of TPOT 12! Gave me some new ideas...

Chapter 42: Welcome To Dream Island

Lightbulb & Test Tube approached a golden gate with a sign on it that read 'Dream Island.' The gate sparkled & shined, much to Lightbulb's delight.

"Test Tube, look at this place. It's soooo clean! Isn't that amazing?" She looked around in awed.

"Yup. Super cool." Test Tube looked, not impressed.

As the two walked up to the gate, a light gray number appeared next to the gate, wearing a blue & yellow suit along with shades.

"Hiya! Welcome to Dream Island. Can I get your name, please?" They greeted & asked, pulling out a clipboard.

"Oh! Lightbulb!" She quickly spat out.

The number looked all over on the clipboard, until they saw her name.

"Oh, fuck! As in, THE Lightbulb of Inanimate Island?"

"Yup. That's me."

"You sure you're at the right place & not lost?"

"Uh, yeah. We're here for a meeting." Lightbulb explained.

"Nine." A voice called.

Nine turned around once they heard their name called out. Behind them were two more numbers flying down. One was light blue & the other was normal blue but a bit smaller.

"We can take it from here." The light blue one reassures them. "Greetings, princess of Inanimate Island. I'm Six, one of the algebraliens of Dream Island. You two are gifted to be here."

The smaller number squealed with excitement & ran up to the two, greeting them.

"Hi, I'm One, another algebralien. Though you can call me Uno! Hana, En, whatever language you speak or prefer. I go by whatever." They laughed a bit. "Welcome to Dream Island."

Music began to play. As it did, Nine began to float & sing.

"Dearly beloved, it is my pleasure to greet you. Welcome to Dream Island. Oh-oh, where the virtuous reside, 24/7 oh-oh. Objects are happy that they won. 'Cause here we got no worries, got no burglaries, no strife. It's the perfect place to spend your life!" They showed them around Dream Island.

As they looked around, the objects were walking instead of running, taking selfies, even saying 'please' & 'excuse me.'

"Welcome to Dream Island, oh-oh. Check out our sick decor. The spirits leaven, oh. Please keep your brimstone off the floor. We've got the best & brightest, the politest of the lot, & everyone is hot!" Nine crowd surf with all the dancers.

"Gosh, I'm so pleased to show some outsiders around. After you see our realm, you'll never want to go back down." Nine excitedly sing.

"Of course it is just temporary. I'm sorry you can't stay." Six joined in.

"Cause every single day on Dream Island is a happy day!~ Welcome to Dream Island" The three sing together.

"Yeah!" Nine finished, panting a bit.

"Okay... I LOVE DREAM ISLAND!" Lightbulb complemented.

"Really?!" One asked.

"Yeah! I saw that ice cream shop with the sprinkles made of RAINBOWS!"

"Lightbulb, I'm pretty sure those are just rainbow sprinkles." Test Tube tried to explain to her, but Lightbulb was too excited to pay attention.

"I can take you two for ice cream. Then, we can go to a zoo filled with soft animals!"

"You mean... An actual koala?!?! Ahh! Lets go lets go LETS GO!"

Lightbulb grabbed Test Tube's arm & ran as she followed One to the ice cream shop & zoo.

Once the two were gone, Six & Nine looked at each other.

"You think we should tell Four & X that the princess is here?" Nine asked their partner.

"Well, we have to. That's Four's rule."

...

Inside a huge building, Four was cleaning what seemed to be a robot. As they did, X came into the room to see what their partner was up to.

"Four, you're still cleaning them?"

"Of course, X! The extermination is in a week. & we need these Robo-exterminators to work fully in order to use them on the battlefield. After all, you don't want another repeat of last time, do you?"

"Of course not! We can't let that happen to our best exterminator algebraliens again."

"Exactly!"

The two heard a knock on their door. X opened it & in front of them stood Six & Nine.

"The princess is here to see you two for your meeting." Six informed them.

"What princess?" X questioned them.

"The princess of Inanimate Island." Nine answered.

"Inanimate Island?! I don't remember agreeing to a meeting with her." Four bounced.

Six & Nine stared at them.

...

A busy Four was on the phone, rambling about something on the other line. As they did, Six came into the room.

"Hey Four, you have a requested meeting with-"

"I'll do it next week." Four cutted them off & answered as they continued their call.

"But it's with-"

"I don't care who it's with, I'll do it next week!"

Six slowly walked away from them as Four went back to their call.

...

"... Fine. We'll do that, then I can get back to my exterminator robots." Four finally answered.

"You know..." Six thought about a thought that was bugging them. "One still doesn't know about the extermination."

"At one point, they'll have to know." X told them.

"That's right. I know how much you two care for them, being the youngest algebralien, but eventually, they'll know."

Six & Nine looked at each other & left the room. Once they were gone, Four began to complain even more.

"The princess of Inanimate Island wants to see us. For what? The whole 'rejoining' bullshit?"

X thought about it a bit, & asked Four.

"But Four, isn't it possible for an eliminated contestant to rejoin back in the game?"

Four thought about it a bit, not coming up with an answer.

"I don't know. But if so, it just... Wouldn't be fair. A winner is a winner & they deserve a prize, while a loser is a loser & deserve nothing! That was always the plan, even before the incident."

"Oh, who could ever forget."

"Yeah. Well, I'll get them done, then we'll get to that stupid meeting." Four finished up.

"Got it." X left.

...

Once Six & Nine left, Six was thinking deeply about what Four & X said.

"They're right, Nine. At one point, One will have to know."

"I know, but you see how young & innocent they are. If they were to find out..." Nine tried to finish, but Six knew what they meant.

"They would never forgive us."

Notes:

Think of Six & Nine as One's gay dads 🤭 & I decided to add in robot exterminators so that we can still figure out who the killer was (Spoilers, you'll find out later in the series)
One - Emily
Six - Sera
Nine - Saint Peter

Chapter 43: Night Out Troubles

Later that day, Lightbulb & Test Tube walked inside the courtroom, where many algebraliens were sitting & talking to each other. Once they took their seats, Four & X walked in, much to Lightbulb's disappointment.

"Of course they would have to be here. They're the rulers!" She slumped down, strained.

"What up our lovely numbers! As we all know... Kinda, we are gathered here today to determine whether or not a eliminated contestant can be redeemed & rejoin the game, causing them to join the winners up here on Dream Island." Four explained.

"By the means of this Happy Hotel." X finished.

The two looked at Lightbulb, letting her talk.

"Thank you, Four & X."

Lightbulb stood up & cleared her throat as she pulled out some flash cards.

"Webster's dictionary defines redemption as-"

"Objection! Lame & unoriginal." X interrupted.

"Sustain, no further dictionary references." Four announced.

"Right, okay... Uh..."

Lightbulb went through her cards, panicking a bit as all she could find were dictionary terms.

"Uh... Uhhhh... Mmmm..."

Four & X waited impatiently.

"If you have actual evidence, then show it already." Four called out.

"We have a patron right now who is making incredible progress." Lightbulb finally explained.

"Who?" X asked.

"Paintbrush."

Four & X laughed a bit, much to Lightbulb & Test Tube's annoyance.

"Oh yeah, the porn artist." Four smiled at their partner.

"They're totally worth being redeemed." X laughed.

"Well, if you two know so much, what do you think it takes to rejoin & make it up on Dream Island?" Lightbulb asked them.

The two stopped laughing as they tried to think.

"Ummm, w-well..."

"Uhhh..."

The other algebraliens looked at them, raising some eyebrows.

"Is everything okay, you two?" Six asked.

"Give us a fucking minute, okay?" Four pulled out a piece of paper & wrote on it.

They passed it to X, who folded it into an airplane & threw it at Test Tube.

"'Act selfless, don't steal, stick it to the man.'" She unfolds & reads it. "Are you fucking serious?"

"Uh, yeah, sure got every object here, didn't it? Heh."

"Well, I bet Painty is doing all of those things right now!" Lightbulb smiled in confidence.

"Then let's fucking see it, brah!"

With a snap of their fingers, Four created a sphere that showed what was happening on Inanimate Island.

"Your honors, may I present exhibit A." Lightbulb stood up & demonstrated.

...

The gang were at a nightclub, sitting near the bar, watching everyone around them dance.

"Woo! Isn't this place the fucking best?" Marshmallow asked Paintbrush as she danced a bit.

"I'll admit, 'Consent' is a good name for a sex club." Yang complimented.

The three laughed. Fan laughed a bit, not really getting the joke. He looked over & saw Bow trying to clean the place around her.

"Bow, dear, what are you doing?"

"I'm sweeping! Urgh, look how icky it is in here!"

"That's because we're at a club, dear." Fan picked her up & sat her next to her sibling.

"Maybe we can get them a drink." Marshmallow offer.

"Yeah, a non-alcoholic one." Paintbrush added. "Hey, bartender! Get us some water, as well as four shots!"

The bartender handed the group their drinks. He held out his hand, waiting for them to pay him.

"Don't worry, she's paying." Paintbrush pointed at Taco.

"What?"

"That's right. She's buying drinks for everyone!" Marshmallow shouted & pointed at Taco.

"Wait a second, I never-" Taco scolded them, but everyone gathered around her to buy their drink.

"Free drinks!"

"I love alcohol!"

Paintbrush took their drink & slammed the cup down after they finished.

"Great. I needed a drink after today. You know Silver, he's into this waterboarding shit now, I don't know, it's a kink. & I get it, having half your crew fuck up on the same scene over & over can piss someone off. But do you really have to completely redo it each time one person fucks it up without breaks? Let alone a sex scene?" Paintbrush slammed their head on the table.

"Painty, enough with the job talk. It already ruined your whole day. Don't let it ruin your night, too." Marsh rested a hand on their shoulder as she searched in her pocket.

"Here, take one of these & you won't be worrying about nothing." She handed them some pills.

"Here we go." Yang rolled his eyes.

"Oh, look, the drunk sobered up long enough to judge us."

"I ain't the one trying to get onto Dream Island. Look, you want to fuck up all your progress? Be my guest."

"Yang's right, Paintbrush. Do you know how much Lightbulb helped you? You really don't want throw it all out, do you?" Fan joined in.

"Yeah. We just thought you were better than that." Yang looked away & continued drinking.

"Thanks buzzkills. Come on Painty, let's get fucked up! It's been too long." Marshmallow tried to offer them.

"I, uhh, I don't know, it's been a long night, & I don't need to go too wild."

Yang & Fan smiled a bit, knowing Paintbrush was doing some good.

"Come on, bitch. If you've really been working that hard, you deserve a little R & R. & some THC, or maybe PCP with DMT. Aw fuck it, let's see where the night takes us, huh?"

"I... I guess." Paintbrush shrugged.

The bartender came back with seconds.

"Same person." Marsh reminded him as he left.

Again, Marshmallow & Paintbrush chugged their drink down & slammed it once they were done.

"Aah... Fuck it, let's do it!" Paintbrush bounced up & asked for another.

Fan just signed & looked over at Yang, who huffed & rolled his eyes again.

Chapter 44: Second Try

Back at the courtroom on Dream Island, Four & X watched what the gang were doing in the nightclub, shaking their heads.

"Algebraliens, what more do we need to see? The porn artist chose a night of debauchery." Four watched.

"That's not a soul worthy of being on Dream Island!" X added.

"Um, objection." Lightbulb stood up & raised her hand. "Are you really telling me you've never had a drink with friends at the end of a hard day?"

"Uh, we don't have hard days." Four laid back.

"It's fucking Dream Island, bitch." X stood up.

"You seriously going to sit there & pretend like this behavior is okay?"

"What do you think, eliminated contestant?" X pointed at Test Tube.

"I... I..." Before she could say something, Lightbulb jumped in.

"Painty will make good decisions. Come on, we have to keep watching. Please."

The other algebraliens whispered. Six & Nine looked at each other as they discussed.

"Yeah, I don't know." Six whispered.

"Yeah, let's give them a chance." One nodded.

"You heard them." Nine whispered back.

Six looked up at Four & X & nodded. Four rolled their eyes & slumped back.

"Very well. The court will allow it."

"Fuck, yes!" Lightbulb smiled as she celebrated to herself.

"Lightbulb..." Test Tube looked over at the algerbraliens, who were staring at her.

"I mean, heh, thank you." Lightbulb sat back down, a little embarrassed.

...

The gang were sitting in their own area at the club, having some drinks. Marshmallow came back with more.

"Round twelve, mother fuckers!" She slammed them on the table. "Heels are coming off!"

"Haha, oh yeah, keep 'em comin'! " Paintbrush grabbed some cups & gave them to Yang & Fan. "Come on, right here, right to me!"

"Oohh." Bow reached out for a drink, but Paintbrush grabbed the cup she was reaching out for, upsetting her.

"No! Gimme gimme gimme!"

"Sorry Bow. You're not at the age." Fan grabbed her away.

"Oh, come on, bitches, she can handle some. Her & the other one." Marshmallow got on Fan & Paintbrush.

"Sorry Marshmallow, but as their guardian, I forbid them. Plus, they're not even at the legal age." Fan explained.

Marshmallow took her focus off him once she spotted something interesting.

"Hey Painty, they have a sex room." She pointed at the room.

"Yeah, &?"

She whispered an idea in their ear, if they had an ear, & smiled once she finished.

Taco walked away from the bar, mumbling as she cussed to herself.

"Motherfuckers are going to owe me a shit ton of money for this."

She stopped once she saw Paintbrush & Marsh & walked up to them, pissed.

"You two owe me money! All of it!" She yelled at them.

As she did, the two looked at each other, smiling.

"Give me ANOTHER reason why I shouldn't fuck you two up?" She grabbed Paintbrush & glared in their eyes.

"Fuck us you say." Paintbrush looked over at Marsh, who giggled a bit.

"She's having sex with everyone!" Marshmallow shouted as she pointed at Taco.

"You- You motherfu- AAGH!"

A crowd of objects pulled her off Paintbrush & pushed her in a sex room. As they did, she cussed everyone out.

"I'm not having sex at all! I swear, I'm going to kill you two the next time I see you- AAUGH!" Before she could finish, she was pushed in the room.

The doors were locked & all the two could hear was yelling from Taco.

"Now that was fucking hilarious!" Paintbrush punched Marsh on the arm.

"Yeah!"

The two walked back to the others, who were all giggling but Fan.

"Wasn't that a bit mean?" He asked them once they sat down.

"No. Why? Because 1. It's Taco. & 2. Now she won't try to cause any shit IF she does." Paintbrush explained to him as they took a sip.

"... That makes sense." Fan agreed.

"You know, we can do this fucking shit every fucking night. You don't have to spend all your off hours 'working on yourself,' you little bitch." Marshmallow once again tried to convince her best friend.

"Are you talking about the hotel or their job?" Yang butt in. "Cause I can tell you, their problem is-"

"Holy shit! Painty, Fan, is that who I think it is?" A voice interrupted him.

The gang looked over & saw a tall light gray object wearing a red coat along with fishnets & black boots. & of course, the recognizable hat & glasses. It was Silver Spoon.

"My my, it's been a while you two! Well, a few hours with you, Painty. But a while with you, Fan! I didn't know you spend you free time fucking at clubs." He sat next to the two & wrapped his arms around them.

"Oh, I really don't, Silver." Fan nervously smiled.

"Anyway, who's the friends?" Silver pointed at Yang & Marshmallow.

"Well, Silver, these are our friends, Marshmallow & Yang." Paintbrush introduced them.

"& you met Bow & Bot." Fan patted the two's heads.

"Of course I have. How are you two lovelies doing?'

"Pretty good." Bot smiled.

"Mm-hmm." Bow nodded.

"Well, it must be nice meeting some friends of yours. Silver Spoon, overlord, one of the Thinkers, movie director & best fashion designer." Silver introduced himself.

"Well, 2nd best fashion designer. Flower has that title." Fan butted in.

"... Don't push it, Fan."

"Sorry."

"Yeah, we heard a bit about you." Yang told him.

"Yeah. You're the dick who made my friend work on the same fucking scene all day over some shitty crew mates." Marsh scolded him as she pointed at him.

"About that... I wanted to talk to you about that, Painty. Mind if we do? I can get us all some drinks." Silver offered.

"Well, someone is already paying. But it'll be a while till she comes back... Sure." Paintbrush agreed & followed.

The others came along. Fan stopped & looked over at Bow & Bot.

"Can you two stay here? I'll see if I can get you two some water."

"Sure. We can wait." Bot nodded.

"Great. But don't run off & get into trouble." Fan warned the two, looking specifically at Bow.

"What? I'll behave." She slumped down.

"Okay. I'm counting on you two." He gave them a thumbs up & left with the others.

Once he left, Bow looked around, bored.

"Maybe we can play a game? Like I Spy, or-"

"Augh, those games are boring! How about we look around." Bow got up.

"But Fan said-"

"He said don't run off & get into trouble, he didn't say we can't explore."

& just like that, Bow ran off. Bot got up & followed their sister, panicking a bit. They spotted her at a table, getting into someone's bag.

"Bow! We shouldn't be here! Think about how much trouble we can be in!"

"Oh please, we'll leave before anyone-"

She looked over & saw Bot looking up, horrified. She looked up & saw a group of objects looking down at them, glaring.

"... Notices."

Notes:

You got to be 13 & over to compete in the game. The main characters are in their 20's while Bow & Bot are around 16, to clear the confusion.

& yes, we'll meet Flower very soon. 😁👍

Chapter 45: Hero

Marshmallow, Paintbrush, Fan, Yang & Silver Spoon were sitting near the bar, drinking a bit. After Silver took a sip, he noticed Marsh still glaring at him.

"About this fucking 'thing' you wanted to talk to Painty about."

"Oh, yes." He sat his drink down & began to speak to his worker.

"Painty, I know I was a bit harsh by making you film the same scene for hours today."

"A bit?" Marsh raised an eyebrow.

"Shhh." Yang hushed her.

"Go on." Paintbrush let him continue.

"I know I shouldn't have made you act out on the same sex scene for hours without any breaks while someone keeps fucking it up. So how about this, I'll give you an extra raise, & only YOU can take breaks as much as you want. How does that sound?"

Paintbrush thought about it for a bit & stuck their hand out.

"Extra raise & breaks."

"Deal!" Silver grabbed their hand & shook it.

"At least that's out of the way." Fan patted Marsh on the back.

"Eh. I still don't trust him."

"Anyway, I should check on Bow & Bot & see how they're doing-"

They heard a yell, one that Fan immediately recognized.

"BOT!" He ran back to them.

The others followed him to see what the ruckus was. Once they caught up, Fan was glaring at a gang. One of them was holding Bow & Bot.

"Put us down! You idiot!" Bow tried to kick him, but he laughed as she struggled.

"Maybe you'll learn your lesson to stay out of other object's shit, little-"

"Put them down, now!" Fan cut him off & gave him a dark glare.

"Oh! These two's yours? Well, too fuckin' bad! You should've taught them better." The object smiled & laughed as he taunted Fan & held on to Bow & Bot.

Fan slowly pulled out his staff as he tried to use his powers. Silver stopped him before he could cast something.

"Fan, you can't just use your powers like that! Think about how much worse you reputa-"

"I don't care about my reputation! I don't let anyone hurt my loved ones." He backed Silver away & tried again.

Paintbrush, Marsh & Yang watched. As they did, Paintbrush overheard them & noticed a small tentacle sneaking out from behind him. They looked back at the object with Bow & Bot. & without thinking, they ran towards the object.

"Painty!" Marsh tried to stop them.

"Wait!" Yang stopped her & watched.

Before Fan could attack with their tentacle, Paintbrush ran up to the object & punched him in the face with a fiery fist, & knocked him down. Once he fell, he lost his grip on Bow & Bot. Once the two were free, they ran to Fan & hugged him.

Paintbrush pulled out a few bucks & threw it down on the object.

"For your troubles. Take the money & leave me & my friends the hell alone for the rest of the night."

The object got up & took the money as he & his gang ran from Paintbrush, terrified. Paintbrush looked back to check on Fan, who was still hugging Bow & Bot.

"Are you two alright? Are you hurt?"

"We're okay." Bot answered.

"Yeah, we're fine." Bow agreed.

"Thank goodness you two are alright!" He held them tighter.

Silver looked at Paintbrush, surprised by their heroic act.

"Y-You knew?"

"Kinda. At least you two don't look as bad as before." Paintbrush jokes.

Fan looked up at Paintbrush & thanked them.

"Paintbrush, thank you. Thank you from all three of us. I don't know how to repay you."

"You don't. What matters is you guys are safe." They shook Bow & Bot's head, who giggled a bit.

"Way to go, kid." Yang patted them on the back & smiled.

Marshmallow was silent the whole time. Once Paintbrush walked up to her, she shook it off a bit & smiled.

"Did you just call these cunts your friends? Thought that was my job."

"There's room for everyone, & ya know... You could come crash with us too." Paintbrush offered.

"Okay, look, Painty, I'm glad this hotel shit is workin' for you, but you know me, bitch, I'm doin' just fine. In fact, I'm gonna fuck the next woman I see, okay?" She laughed a bit & walked away.

But before she left, she turned around & told one last thing to them

"But, if you need me, you know where to find me, yeah?"

Paintbrush gave her a thumbs up & she left. Once she was gone, Fan came over with Bow & Bot.

"I think it's about time for us to go. It's getting pretty late."

"Aw, so soon? Well, in that case, I'll see you at work tomorrow, my little hero." Silver waved.

"Uh huh, see you too." Paintbrush rolled their eyes, smiling.

"& I'll see you, Fan. Take care everyone!" Silver left.

"Take care." Fan waved back.

Taco left the sex room, painting & trying to fix her outfit.

"There she is. Now we can leave." Paintbrush found her.

"You little fuck! Do you know how much cocks & pussies were in my mouth?! All thanks to you & your shitty friend?!"

"Guess you had a great time. Come on, let's go." Paintbrush walked away.

"I'm not-" Before she could finish, a tentacle wrapped around her mouth & dragged her as the others left.

Notes:

One last chapter for this arc, in case you didn't know 🤭

Chapter 46: You Didn't Know

Back at the courtroom on Dream Island, everyone saw the whole thing that happened in the nightclub.

"See! They did everything on your checklist! They were selfless, they stopped the object from stealing & possibly hurting Bow & Bot, & they stuck it to that man!" Lightbulb explained as she held in a bit of her excitement.

Four & X looked at each other, quite shocked.

"Uhhh..."

"Well, uh..."

As they thought, Four began to realize something.

"Then, then why aren't they up here then? Hm?"

"Yeah, why aren't they here?" One asked Six & Nine, who shrugged.

All the algebraliens began to discuss with each other. As they did, Lightbulb picked up on something.

"Wait, none of you know what gets someone to join Dream Island?" She questioned them.

"This questioning stops now." X stopped everyone.

"We know when a object arrives. We know when they pass. It is our job to ensure they're safe." Four slam their hand on their desk, causing the paper to fly off & land on One's table.

They looked down & read it. After they did, they looked up at Four & began to sing.

"But she was right, Four. She showed us an object can improve. They saw the light, Four." One got up & replayed the clip through the sphere.

"Checked all the boxes that you said would, prove an object deserves a second chance. Now we turn our backs, no second glance?"

"It's not as simple as you think." Six stood by & sang.

"Not everything is spelled in ink." Nine joined.

"It's not fair, Four!" Lightbulb glared at Four.

"Careful, Lightbulb, keep a cool head." Test Tube tried to rest her hand on her shoulder.

"No! Don't you care, Four?" Lightbulb jerked away. "That just because someone is eliminated, it doesn't, mean they can't resolve to change their ways. Turn the page, escape infernal blaze."

"I'm sure you wish it could be so." Six tried to reason.

"But there's a lot that you don't know." Nine tried to explain.

X slammed their hand on the desk as they & Four disagreed with everything they were hearing.

"What are we even talkin' about? Some crack-whore who fucked up already? They blew their shot, like the cocks in their mouth, this discussion is senseless and petty."

"There's no question to be posed. They're unholy, case closed. Did you forget that Inanimate Island is forever?" The rulers sing.

"An object only competes once, we'll see you in one week. Gotta say, I can't wait to..."

"Four..." Six tried to stop them.

"Come down and exterminate you!" They pointed at Lightbulb, who was glowing a bit gray with sparks flying out.

One's eyes grew big once they heard Four & ran up to them.

"Wait! What are you saying? Let me get this straight, you go down there and kill those poor souls?"

"You didn't know?" Lightbulb looked at One in shock.

"Uhh... Guess the cat's out of the bag?" X shrugged.

"Pfft. What's the big deal?" Four rubbed it off.

"Please, tell me that you two didn't know." One looked at Six & Nine, who looked at each other.

"We thought, since we're older, it's our load to shoulder." Six explained.

"No!" One shook their head.

"You have to listen, it was such a hard decision." Six laid their hands on them.

"We wanted to save you, the anguish it takes to do what was required." Nine finished.

"To think that I admired you two, well I don't need y'all condescension. I'm not a child to protect." One backed away from them.

"Was talk of virtue just pretension? Was I too naive to expect you, to heed the morals you're purveying?"

"That's what the fuck I've been saying!" Lightbulb stood next to them.

The two climbed on the sphere & sang together.

"If Inanimate Island is forever, then Dream Island must be a lie! If winners can do whatever, and remain in the light. The rules are shades of gray when you don't do as you say when you make the wretched suffer just to kill them for good!~"

The two jumped off of the sphere once they finished. Lightbulb took a deep breath, trying to get some air from the singing.

"Lightbulb! You okay?" Test Tube ran up to her & checked.

"I'm good, I'm good."

Four & X watched & looked at each other, gaining an idea..

"Why are you even wasting your time helping her?" X laughed a bit at Test Tube.

"Yeah! After all, if it weren't for your mother, you'd probably be up here." Four smiled.

Lightbulb looked over at Test Tube, who froze. She glared at them & slowly walked to them.

"You don't say shit about my mother! You crooked assholes!"

Lightbulb held a tight grip on her, making sure she didn't try to run up & attack them.

"Test Tube! Stop!" She turned her around to face her.

Once she saw her friend's face, she calmed down a bit, with tears falling out of her eyes. She hugged her tight & began to cry.

"It's okay, it's okay. I'm here." Lightbulb comforted her friend as she patted her on the back.

She looked up back at Four & X. They could make fun of her dreams & decrease the date of a genocidal holiday, but nobody brings her friend to tears.

"We would like to leave, now!"

Four & X looked at each other & shrugged.

"Okay, this court finds that there is no evidence eliminated contestants can be redeemed. Which means, we won!" Four celebrated.

"Oh, fuck yes! Suck it, bitches!" X cheered & flipped them off.

"You two better save the date, cunts. Because we're coming to your hotel, first!" Four smiled & snapped their fingers, making a portal.

"What? No, no, you can't..." Lightbulb tried to stop them, but her & Test Tube were sucked back to Inanimate Island.

"Don't give up on this! I'll figure something out, I promise." One told them as they tried to run up to them, but they were too late.

Once they disappeared, all the algebraliens left the courtroom. Four & X celebrated to themselves, but they stopped once they noticed Six giving them a dirty look.

"Four, X, that was uncalled for!" Six scolded them.

"Yeah, but did you see the looks on their fucking faces? It was-"

"We don't care! Now that One knows, think of how much it's not going to affect not just them, but maybe the island!"

"What do you-"

"We only agreed to the extermination because you're the rulers, & we didn't want to upset you if we disagreed." Nine spoke out.

"Nine!"

"Whoops."

"Who cares? We've been doing this for years!" X shrugged it off.

"Yeah! After all, if it weren't for us being so fucking powerful & generous, you all would be having boring lives down there! So what are you really complaining about? One algebralien knows, big deal, tomorrow will be the same. C'mon X."

Four & X left, only leaving Six, Nine & One in the courtroom.

"Extermination... of living souls. Eliminated or not, there is no reason to be doing this." One thought.

"They were a punishment to Steve Cobs for betraying their trust, One. As head algebraliens, they offered the idea to us in order to protect us, just in case." Six explained.

"Protect us from what?"

"Cobs, of course. We need to distract him from harming anyone else." Nine answered.

"By harming innocents like he did? If we're supposed to protect those up here, how can we if we know we are bringing misery to thousands of innocent objects below us?"

Six & Nine stayed silent. They were right. They are supposed to protect those with them, & they made a holiday for the eliminated contestants to die, just as a petty vengeance for what Cobs did to their rulers?

"One, if you question this to them..." Six tried to explain, but they couldn't finish.

"We wouldn't bear to see you suffer with whatever fate, kiddo." Nine finished.

"Please, let us worry about this, okay?" Six patted them on the back as they & Nine left.

"We're sorry." Nine looked back, & the two left.

One looked at the list Four wrote & read it again. They picked it up using their powers & held it against them, tears landing on it.

Notes:

Can't believe how close to the end we're getting to. Also, we'll get to see Test Tube's past later in the series 🤫

Chapter 47: Protecting The Hotel

Everyone was hanging out in the parlor, waiting for Lightbulb & Test Tube to come back from Dream Island. Yang came by with some drinks, walking by everyone as they took a cup.

"They should be here soon. Court doesn't take all day, right?" Fan asked.

"Don't know." Yang shrugged.

They saw a portal open up in the middle of the hotel, & out came Lightbulb & Test Tube. But instead of seeing the two greeting themselves back or looking happy, Lightbulb was hugging Test Tube, who was still crying.

"It's okay girl, it's okay. I'm here with you." Lightbulb comforted her.

The others watched & knew something bad happened. Something big & bad.

"How about you take a rest? We're back home." Lightbulb offered.

Test Tube slowly removed herself from her friend & walked upstairs to her room, crying a bit, but not as much as earlier.

"What happened?" Fan was the first to ask.

"What's with Test Tube?" Paintbrush also asked.

Lightbulb stayed silent. She wanted to tell everyone what happened, like how they didn't believe in her again & that now they were all in danger, but she didn't want them to worry, or get upset at all.

"A lot happened. But... We can talk about it later. I need to rest." She explained & left to her room, without smiling or saying bye to anyone.

Once she left, everyone watched the princess, feeling sorry for her.

"Something bad must've happened." Yang guessed.

"Yeah, but it must've been worse. Last time when they decreased on their date, she wasn't that upset. But this time..." Paintbrush paused & looked upstairs. "It's not like that."

"Too bad we can't do anything to make them feel better." Bot slumped down, with Bow patting them on the back.

Fan looked back upstairs. Maybe... He could try to help.

...

Lightbulb was in her room, writing in her journal about today. Once she finished writing, she read it to herself. A teardrop fell from her & landed on a page, & she closed her book & slammed her head on her desk.

"This is all my fault." She mumbled & cried.

She heard someone knocking on her door, but she was too tired & upset to get up & open it.

"Come in." She mumbled.

The Cherries went over to her door & opened it, & on the other side stood Fan.

"Oh, Lightbulb, you look like an absolute mess." He walked over to her, noticing her face stained with tears.

"Uh huh." She mumbled & slammed her head back down, not really caring.

He looked over at her bed & saw her blanket. He took it off the bed & walked back to her, covering her with it.

"Now, your majesty, I know you don't want to talk about it, & I understand if you don't, but... Would you like to explain what happened? To you & Test Tube?" He sat on her bed, waiting for her response.

Lightbulb thought for a bit. She sighed & sat up as she explained.

"As you can tell, the meeting didn't go well. We tried to show them that Painty was worth being redeemed, & it kinda worked. But... As you can tell, they're still down here, & apparently, they don't know what really gets a contestant to rejoin, which is bullshit!" She got up & knocked her chair over.

"They're the rulers, they should know! & to only make things worse, they have to insult MY best friend about her... Her..." She paused.

She wanted to tell Fan about Test Tube's trauma, her past. But she knew her friend wouldn't like that. As well as how it wasn't the main focus.

"Her deep wound." She finished.

Fan nod, understanding a bit.

"But the worst part is... Now, they're targeting us first. &..."

She looked out her window, watching the clock tower.

"I'm the princess of this island, it's my job to protect my citizens & friends, & I try to fix things & make them better. But instead... I just make things worse by endangering everyone, & each time I do, I just go around & give false hope." She rested her head on the glass, crying again.

She felt a hand rest on her. She looked over to see Fan, smiling at her.

"Lightbulb, you're doing the best you can. When things go wrong, you don't give up. You try to look for the solution no matter what. That's one thing I notice about you. Your job is to protect all of us, & my job is to help you when you need it."

Lightbulb slowly smiled as her tears faded. She threw off her blanket & hugged Fan.

"Thank you, Fan."

Fan hugged her back. Lightbulb's smile turned upside down again once she thought about the extermination.

"But... How are we going to save everyone in the hotel? Dream Island refuses to listen. Even if they did, I can't prove the hotel works. Four & X has an invincible army pointed right at our doorsteps & there's nothing we can do."

Fan smiled even more, much to Lightbulb's confusion.

"Or is there? Come on! You have an audience downstairs waiting to hear what kind of inspiring performance you have next." He jumped up & flew out of the room.

Lightbulb knows when Fan smiles during times when it seemed that they couldn't do anything, he had an idea. She smiled as she followed him out. But before she followed him downstairs, she looked over & ran towards Test Tube's room.

She slammed the door opened & jumped on her bed, causing her to wake up startled.

"Lightbulb! What the fu-"

"Fan has an idea to save the hotel!" She cut her off & dragged her out.

"Wait, what?"

The two ran downstairs & headed towards the door. The others noticed & tried to ask what was happening.

"What are you bitches in a rush for?" Paintbrush asked.

"Fan knows a way to save the hotel! We'll be back soon!" Lightbulb waved & left with Test Tube & Fan.

"Save the hotel?" Bow asked.

"Looks like they're running away from their responsibilities." A voice from above snickered.

Everyone looked up & saw Taco, walking down the stairs.

"What responsibilities? To save the hotel?" Paintbrush glared at her.

"Not that, protecting their citizens."

"What do you mean?"

"I overheard her. She tried to convince Dream Island again, using you, but since you didn't make it up, everyone is now in bigger danger."

"What are you-"

"Are you fucking high?" Yang interrupted.

"Look, this hotel's about to become the most dangerous place on Inanimate Island. & if I want to save myself, I'm getting out of this hell dumpster."

Before she left, Paintbrush grabbed her & held her by her suit.

"Hold it right there, you two faced bitch."

"They can't guarantee our safety anymore. None of y'all signed up for this." She tried to convince them.

"Listen, we're all a family here in this hotel. We laugh together, we cry together, we fuck together."

"Not really sure about that last one." Yang mumbled.

"& you're going to help us! Whether your ass likes it or not!" They threw her down. "Yang, let's look for boards. Bow, Bot, get some hammers & nails."

The three left, searching for the items. Paintbrush looked back at Taco, who glared at them.

"Make more of your phones. Ones that will actually help."

Notes:

We're going to meet one last new character (For now) next chapter

Chapter 48: Hello, Flower!

Lightbulb, Test Tube & Fan walked down the streets through town as Fan led the two to a place. As they did, Lightbulb explained the full details about what happened at the trial.

"So then, me & One told the other algebraliens about how wrong it was for them to kill us if Dream Island is the place of peace while Inanimate Island is... The opposite! So then Test Tube came over to me to check since I was a bit out of breath, but then they told her..."

Test Tube shook her head. Lightbulb noticed & finished.

"Again, told her a very cruel thing."

"& you don't want to talk about it, huh?" Fan looked over at Test Tube, who nodded in response.

"It's okay. I understand." He gave her a soft smile & turned around.

Test Tube blushed a little, causing Lightbulb to giggle a bit. Soon, Fan stopped & flew in excitement, much to the two's confusion.

"W-Where are we?" Lightbulb asked as she looked around.

"The Other Town! There's a friend I think you two should meet & who can help us save the hotel & fight the exterminators!" Fan showed them around.

"But... This place is..." Test Tube tried to think of the word.

The two saw an object hand a balloon to a young object, much to Lightbulb's admiration.

"Surprisingly nice here." Lightbulb finished.

"& it's all thanks to a very special someone." Fan led them inside a shop that read 'Flower's Fashion & Emporium Shop'

Once the three walked inside, they watched a tall object with pink hair dressed in a reddish pink dress along with a matching hat talking to a customer.

"Well, who hasn't thought about cheating on their first husband? I certainly would have if I didn't care about him, or if I even had one." She laughed. "I'll tell you what, you bring a old, tall, dark & armless one to me, & I'll straighten it right out, okay sweetie? Here's my card." She handed.

After the customer left, she looked over & blinked a few times once she spotted Fan.

"Oh my stars. Do my eyes deceive me? Fan? Fan!" She walked over & greeted him. "Where have you been? These halls really lost some of their sparkle without your lively presence &-"

She stopped once she saw Lightbulb & Test Tube, now questioning about them.

"Oh. Who are these you brought with you?"

"Flower, It's my pleasure to introduce you to my friends, Lightbulb & Test Tube! Ladies, this is Flower. The most darling, delightful & one of the most powerful overlord on Inanimate Island." Fan introduced them to each other.

"Oh, always such a charmer." Flower giggled.

Test Tube stared at her & Fan a little, looking a bit jealous.

"You two are just friends, right?"

"That's right." Fan nodded.

"Just friends?"

"Mm-hmm."

"Nothing else?"

"Yup. Just friends & nothing else!"

"How do you do?" Lightbulb waved cheerfully.

"Well, well, isn't this a regal surprise? Come in, Come in." She dragged the two to a table.

"Can I offer you two something to eat? I'm sure I have something around here. Well, don't just stand there, sit down, take a seat. Tell Auntie Flower what she can do for you two." She sat down.

The two sat down. Test Tube noticed how nervous her best friend was & gave her a nod. Lightbulb took a breath & began to explain.

"Well, as many objects don't know except for us & the overlords, the extermination is coming early." Lightbulb explained, but became a bit panicked. "It'll be here in a week. & they're coming for my hotel & us & our other friends first. & I-I-I-I-I-I-"

"Girl, calm down." Test Tube rested a hand on her shoulder. Lightbulb took a breath, calming down a bit.

"We need your help. To fend off the attack." Fan finished.

"Wow! When you ask a favor, you don't start small, do you, your highness? Oh, now, don't fret. I didn't say I wouldn't help, but I assume there's more to this plan than a bunch of unarmed objects."

"Oh, your people will be far from helpless when we're done with their help. & by the end, I'll be able to give them their delicious fill!" Fan offered.

Flower thought of it for a bit & nodded.

"Well, in that case, sure. Why not? After all, my people loves you cooking."

"Really?" Lightbulb stood up, shocked.

"What can I say? I like your moxie, girl. & old Fan has never done anyone wrong before."

"Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lightbulb hugged her.

Flower showed her around the place. Once the two left, Test Tube smiled a bit.

"You really know your ways, huh?"

"I guess you can say that, yes." Fan flew up & blushed a bit.

Something caught Test Tube's eye, shining. She got up & looked over at a display area to see what it was, & it was a beautiful blue & silver arm cuff. She held it & admired its beauty, but once she looked at the price, she fell in disappointment. She placed it back & walked away as she followed Lightbulb & Flower.

Fan walked over to the display area & picked up the bracelet. He looked over at her direction then back at the bracelet, thinking about something.

Notes:

Flower - Rosie

Chapter 49: Win 'em Over

Flower, Lightbulb, Fan & Test Tube walked through town, heading to the gazebo. As they did, Flower shouted in a megaphone as she ordered her citizens to meet up.

"Ladies, gentlemen & other genders, assemble in the square."

She lowered it down as she spoke to Lightbulb.

"Now, darling, you know I would do anything, anything for my clients, but I can't exactly command all of the Other Town to follow someone else into battle. Now, don't get me wrong, they love spending time outside of this town & doing fun activities, but to get this group into line, you got to win 'em over."

"But how do I-" Lightbulb tried to ask.

"With sparkle! Razzmatazz! & that oh so appealing moxie of yours." Flower answered.

Test Tube stopped by & dragged Lightbulb away.

"Yeah, we got it. We're fine. We can do it, thanks." She gave her a bit of a cold shoulder.

Flower noticed something in her & smiled a bit. She looked back at her town & continued to shout.

"Settle in! Settle in! Important meeting."

The residents gathered around the gazebo. Lightbulb, Test Tube & Fan walked up on it. But as they did, Flower caught up to Lightbulb.

"Now, fair warning. This group sticks together. So in order to convince any of them, you'll need to convince all of them. & there's some in particular... They're tough, but win some of them over & the rest will be easy as pie. Ready?"

"I guess." Lightbulb shrugged, not too sure.

Flower looked back to her citizens & shouted through her megaphone.

"Everyone, we have a very special, very royal guest this evening! Please put your arms & legs together for Princess Lightbulb!"

Lightbulb waved & smiled nervously. She grabbed the mic & began to speak, but before she could, she heard booing in the crowd.

"Boooo! Bring Flower back!" Someone shouted.

"This them?" Lightbulb looked back at Flower & Fan.

Fan & Flower nodded.

Lightbulb checked her mic, hurting everyone's ears.

"Sorry." She nervously laughed. "Uh, okay, uh, my name's Lightbulb, &-"

"Boooo!" Another object cutted her off.

Lightbulb tried to continue, but it was hard with the group booing & talking over her.

"Well, I run this hotel wit my friends-"

"Get off the stage, you blue blood bitch! Booo!"

"Wait, let me start over."

"We don't give a shit about some hotel."

"Exterminators are coming to kill us all & we need help defending our home. So, we-"

"Leave before someone eats those big ass eyes of yours!"

As Flower, Fan & Test Tube listened, Test Tube was easily getting pissed at Ice Cube.

"I'm gonna beat the shit out of these bitches." She tried to get off, but Fan held on to her.

"So-We, uh... We need your help-"

"Boo! Get off!"

"With your assistance, we can make a stand for-"

"Where's the showmanship?"

"I... I have a dream... & I-"

"Where's all the finesse? Fuckin mediocre!"

Lightbulb lost her cool & blew up.

"Fuck you! You bitches!" Lightbulb screamed at her, flipping her off.

The citizens gasped in shock. Flower stepped in to calm everyone down.

"Okay! We'll be back after a brief intermission." Flower dragged away a very pissed off Lightbulb.

"Wait!-" Test Tube tried to follow, but Fan grabbed her arm.

"You might want to give her some time. She's been going through a lot today. You too."

Test Tube stopped. Her & Fan looked over at the citizens of the town. As they did, Fan began to talk to her.

"I may not know what happened up there, or what they said to you. But whatever it was, they didn't have the right to. &... I'm sorry about what happened to both of you."

Test Tube looked up at him, causing him to blush a bit.

"Thank you. I been needing that all day. It's just... We been going through a lot & Lightbulb has her own problems. I do too, but... Her's is bigger."

"Yours too. It may not be as big as saving lives from a holiday, but... It shouldn't be ignored."

Test Tube slowly smiled at him.

"Thank you."

Fan smiled back.

"You're welcome."

Notes:

Fun fact: Ice Cube was originally going to be Susan, but I didn't think she'd be great, so I gave it to a bunch of random background objects

Chapter 50: Ready For This

Flower brought Lightbulb to a room after her huge outburst at the square, trying to calm her down a bit.

"Alright, what has you so out of sorts, darlin'? You clearly got more on your mind." Flower tried to help her.

Lightbulb sat down on a couch & sign.

"I'm... I'm scared."

"About what? C'mon, dearie, details, details." Flower sat down next to her.

"I'm scared that, even if I have an army helping to fight, or even my friends, what if I let them down? What if we don't win? Because if we don't... I might lose my home, all thanks to me." She explained as she squeezed a pillow.

"& that's making you scared?"

Lightbulb nodded.

"I know, those are horrible things to think, but I... I don't even know anymore." She covered herself with a pillow & laid down.

"Have you ever once doubted your friends or anyone whoever helped you?" Flower asked her.

Lightbulb shook her head.

"I understand, it can be hard to fight along with others without fearing about letting someone down or getting hurt. But, what matters is your friends are here for you, standing by your side. & I doubt that any of them will let an exterminator get near anyone on this island, hurt or not." Flower rested her hand on her shoulder.

Lightbulb looked up & smiled.

"Thanks. But even if I pitch to them about the hotel, I just can't do it right."

"Well, how do you normally explain your hotel?"

"By singing... But that never works."

"It will work here. Trust me." Flower winked.

...

The two walked back to the square up on the gazebo, with Lightbulb now having a bit of faith. Test Tube & Fan saw her & came up to her. Test Tube & Lightbulb shared a hug & Fan gave her his staff, nodding. Lightbulb smiled & took the staff as she looked at the crowd around her & began to sing.

"Have you ever wanted something that was so clear in your mind that you could taste it?"

"You mean like food?" An object asked.

"Eugh, sort of. It's a feeling like a rumbling in your gut that you could finally be faced with a billion needy faces. I guess what I mean to say is, for the first time in my life, I might have to be ready for this, ready to be the one who's leading from the front." She looked over & saw Flower clapping her hands, & Fan & Test Tube giving her a thumbs up.

"Gotta come into my own, gotta come into my throne, gotta take charge & defend my only home. & although I kinda feel unsteady, now I need to be ready for this." Lightbulb walked off the gazebo & through the crowd.

"Have you ever felt like you're willing to die to save the people of your city?"

"By die, do you mean use my teeth to rip objects apart?" Another object asked.

"That's a start! Cause right now we need a leader & it seems to me that destiny has picked me to be that if you'll permit me, so who's with me? Wouldn't it be super to see more of Inanimate Island?" Lightbulb tapped dance.

"Join up now if you like travel. Come on, boys, hop in the saddle. Lotta sights to see en route to my hotel. Not to mention the camaraderie. Yes siree, you'll form life-changing friendships with the folks along the way." She danced with the residents.

"& feast on all the food you can eat." Fan created an image of a buffet to the residents, now fully catching their attention.

"Free food!" One object cheered.

"I'm in!" Another shouted.

Lightbulb stood, not believing in what she was hearing. They were going to help her fight the exterminators.

"It's time now to act. They're on the attack." The residents now sing.

Fan took his staff back & Flower handed Lightbulb a different staff & pushed her into the crowd, where everyone cheered for her.

"When they move to strike, we will fight biting back! We'll follow your lead, we're eager to feed. We'll sharpen our teeth for the greatest feast. From this moment on, you can count on us, to be resolute & ravenous. Our appetites are whet & we're set to seize the day. So we say, "Hey, come join the best buffet."

Lightbulb smiled as everyone chanted for her. Test Tube was proud of her friend, but she thought the residents were a bit... Uneasy.

"Well, that's a little off-topic, can we tone it down?" She calmed everyone a bit.

"Oh, don't be put off by their snarlin'. That's enthusiasm, darlin'." Flower shook it off.

"Well, they just seem a little hungry right now."

"Don't worry, honey, that's their thing. Hear her singing."

Flower stood beside Lightbulb as they sang & danced together.

"We're super duper grateful to have you folks aboard."

"We can't wait to taste some tasty wings." The residents cheered.

"Oh, lord..." Test Tube rolled her eyes.

"For the first time in my life, maybe I can be ready for this." Lightbulb was picked up by some of the residents & carried.

"I can be the marshal leading the parade. I can come into my own, & I think I've always known, my destiny could never be postponed. When Four brings the battle here, I must appear like I'm ready for this."

As Lightbulb was carried off, Flower, Test Tube & Fan watched, with Flower bouncing with excitement.

"They're dancing along. They're singing her song."

"Surprised? Why, we knew she could do it all along." Fan complemented himself & Test Tube, causing her to smile & blush a bit.

"She's bound to pass the test of princess of II. Like her daddy, she is madly power-fell." Flower & Fan sang together.

"She's filled with potential that we could guide."

"I concur."

"Stick with her, you'll be on the winning side."

The residents lowered Lightbulb down as everyone began to sing together.

"For the first time in our lives, we know that we're ready for this."

"We'll show Dream Island a fight they won't forget." Flower lifted her umbrella.

"It's time to take a stand."

"It's time to lend a hand." Lightbulb declared.

"Huzzah!"

"Against the numbers & their deadly threat."

"We cannot take it anymore. The time has come to go to war. Prepare to fight, we're ready for this~"

Lightbulb looked back at the cheering crowd & her friends, smiling but also worrying about one thing.

"I really hope that I'm ready for this." She finished.

Chapter 51: Back At The Hotel

Lightbulb, Test Tube, Fan & the residents of the Other Town headed back to the hotel.

"We should have enough time to get the hotel ready before next week, as well as practice our fighting skills." Lightbulb went over her plans. "Test Tube..." She leaned on her friend.

"Sure, I'll teach some skills." Test Tube smiled.

"You're the best!" She squealed & hugged her. "Hey, let me help you with those." She looked over & left to a group of objects.

"You know..." Fan blushed as he spoke to Test Tube. "I-I could use some skills too. That is, if you want to teach me of course."

"Sure. I can teach you some."

"Great. Also..."

He reached into his pocket & pulled out a silver cuff. The same exact one from the shop.

"Thought maybe you'd like this." He handed it to her.

Test Tube looked at the cuff & back at Fan, who looked away & blushed.

"It's nothing really. Just a thank you for, you know, everything you done for the hotel, the citizens, Lightbulb. I just chose what I thought you'd probably like &-"

"Thank you. I love it." Test Tube thanked him & kissed him on the cheek & left.

Fan turned redder & started floating.

The three walked inside the hotel & much to their surprise, everyone was putting up boards & working on the hotel.

"Yeah, fortify that." Paintbrush pointed at a few of the phones. They turned around to see Lightbulb, Test Tube & Fan back from their trip & hopped off the stairs.

"Well, look who decided to stay. I thought you guys were fightin' by yourselves." Paintbrush pulled them in.

"You're... You're still here." Test Tube smiled.

"What? Do ya think we were a bunch of pussies? Well, maybe Taco." They smirked, causing her to give them a stink eye.

"I just got used to these guys." Yang scoffed. "I ain't finding no new drinking buddies." He picked up & held Bow & Bot.

Lightbulb eyes grew big in excitement & hugged them.

"Thank you Painty. Thank you everyone. Now, we have a lot of work to do."

Everyone got back to work as they continued to protect the hotel from the extermination. It was going to be one busy week.

Notes:

Guess who's back! I know it's been a while, but I've been so busy I hadn't find the time or motivation. But don not worry, we'll be getting to our final arc (for the time being) very soon.

Chapter 52: One Day Left

Over at the Overlord Tower, Floory was talking to Fan through a screen in his room, mainly about the extermination.

"All we need to do now is finish prepping up our weapons, then we'll be good to go for tomorrow." Fan spoke through the screen.

"That's good to hear. Definitely better than what I've been stuck with for the past few weeks."

"Oh..."

"Yeah. Each day Silver asks me if I learned any new positions for him. Those are some conversations I can never get back."

Floory thought about an idea & asked Fan about it.

"You know, if you want, we could still lend a hand, or in my case, a... a... a-"

"I appreciate the offer, Floory," Fan cut him off. "But I think we have a good amount of help, as well as support here. Maybe you can help next time."

"Yeah... Next time." Floory faked a smile.

"Fan! We finished our outfits!" Lightbulb yelled from a distance.

"Great!" Fan yelled back. "Well, I'd love to chat some more, but I got things to finish up for tomorrow. Talk to ya later, Floorster." Fan said bye.

"Talk to you later." Floory still smiled until Fan hung up.

Once Fan hanged up, Floory's smile faded as he stared at the blank screen.

"They're fucking dead."

...

At the hotel, Lighbulb watched the objects from the Other Town, talking & trying out the weapons. Test Tube came over to join in with her friend.

"I wish dad was here to see this. If he cared." Lightbulb sighed.

Test Tube patted her back & watched the other objects.

"They look like they're ready to fight. Are we?"

Taco watched them from above & smirked.

"Damsels."

"What in the hell are you doing up there?" Test Tube shouted from below.

"Studying attacks from up here." She responded.

Lightbulb shrugged, causing Test Tube to drop the case. Bow & Bot came outside towards the two.

"What can we do to help?" Bot asked.

"How about you two help with the weapons? If someone needs one, hand them over some." Lightbulb handed them some knives.

"Ooohhh." Bow ran off, excited. Bot catch up with her.

"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Test Tube asked.

"Sure it is."

Test Tube called over the objects as she explained to them the plan.

"Listen up, contestants! We got 24 hours before the extermination begin. Let's get to work."

...

Silver Spoon & Candle walked by Floory's room, hearing something going on. They both peaked in his room & saw Floory setting up something on his screens.

"What are you doing, Floor?" Candle asked.

"The last porn movie made you fuckin' loose it?" Silver guessed.

"No, this doesn't have shit to do with it." Floory answered as he typed with his tongue. "This is more serious."

"Is it about the extermination?" Candle went inside.

"Yeah. I offered Fan help, he refused. & I thought 'What can I do to help without him knowing?' & this is what I came up with."

"But Fan said he didn't want it." Silver smoked.

"I know, but here's the thing: People on this island will be unaware that they're sacrificing their lives for us. All of us! Even if the majority of us are assholes, dickheads, bitches, whores & sluts. They should know what danger is coming towards them, & who's stepping in for them."

The screen showed a 'complete' sign on the screen.

"Starting tomorrow, I will send out drones to video the extermination. & every channel & TV will be broadcasting the fight." Floory explained.

"Can you do that for my movies?" Silver asked, receiving a glare from Candle.

Chapter 53: Final Night

Lightbulb stood in front of the hotel, checking the microphone as everyone from the hotel & The Other Town stood in front of her.

"Hello? I want to thank everyone for coming. Even objects who aren't staying here yet... Marsh." Lightbulb looked at Marshmallow.

"Look, I can't resist a fight, okay? Especially when I get to tag team with this fuckhead." Mash smiled as she wrapped an arm around Paintbrush.

"Tomorrow, the algebraliens will face an island ready to defend itself & win." Lightbulb smiled.

"Yeah! Yeah, we will! Tell 'em, girl!" Test Tube cheered.

"Yes. & we are- We are going to win! But in case we don't," Lightbulb stopped. "I want you all to know, That getting to know you has been the biggest honor of my life. Whatever redemption really means, I know you all tried."

She looked around her friends, who all smiled at her, except for Taco & Marshmallow, who looked bored & tired respectively.

"I have seen the good in all of you. & it's... I... I'm just... I love you all. So much, &... & live tonight however you want because-"

"We're all going to die?!" Bow interrupted & began to freak out.

"No no no. Not all of us." Fan tried to calm her down.

"Yeah, let's give it up for not dying." Test Tube tried to help, awkwardly smiling & gaining some looks.

"... Drinks?"

...

The gang were gathered at Yang's bar, laughing & talking while drinking.

"I mean, personally, I'm excited. It's been a long time since I stabbed anyone & really meant it, you know what I mean?" Test Tube laughed. Lightbulb nervously laughed a little.

"Cheers, bitches!" Marshmallow gave a toast to Paintbrush & Yang.

"Yeah!" Yang laughed.

"Here's to us!" Paintbrush drinked.

Bow was trying to reach for a drink from the counter. As she did, a pink shake appeared in front of her.

"It's a special night. I'll let you have a treat." Fan patted her head & created another one for Bot.

"A celebratory night before our courageous last stand." Fan made a toast.

"Last day of living, & you're not off snorting a line off some hunk's abs or babe's tits?" Yang asked Paintbrush after raising his glass.

"Eh, you fucked one cannibal pool boy, you fucked 'em all."

"I guess you have changed."

"Hey, Lightbulb said live tonight however we wanted, so pour me up a fresh one, & let's get to living."

Yang left to refill some glasses. As he did, Paintbrush & Fan looked back to see Lightbulb & Test Tube talking. Paintbrush smiled & pointed, causing Fan to blush.

Fan was pushed towards the girls. Lightbulb got up & left, leaving both Fan & Test Tube together.

"Hey, Test Tube." Fan greeted.

"Hey." Test Tube laughed a bit.

Lightbulb looked at the two behind, smiling as hearts popped up around her. Paintbrush rolled their eyes & smiled as they dragged her away, to give the two privacy.

"So, tomorrow is going to be a pretty big day." Fan tried to start the conversation.

"Yeah, it will."

"... Listen, in case something happens tomorrow, I want you to know that..." Fan tried to talk as he messed with his staff. "I'm glad I've met you, since you're a great friend & object, &... I hope to see you & everyone else after the battle." Fan held his hand out, smiling & blushing a little.

"You too." Test Tube shook his hand.

Fan slowly started floating off the ground. He stopped & laughed a bit & left. Test Tube giggled a bit as he left.

"Ya know, you could totally tap that." Paintbrush comment.

"Tss, don't be gross." Marsh snickered.

"Cuz, ya know, I heard he's got a nice, bright red dick." Paintbrush drank.

Test Tube's face turned red.

"I did not need to know that." She glared at them.

"Hey, if they have kids, what would they look like?" Paintbrush wondered.

"Maybe a combination?" Marshmallow guessed.

"Or one of each but swapped colors. Ya know, like a red test tube or a green fan."

"Yeah."

Test Tube left, not wanting to be a part of the conversation anymore.

...

Lightbulb was in the hallway, staring at Paintbrush's door & running her hand on it. She tried to smile, but was struggling as tears strolled down her eyes. She couldn't hold it in anymore & broke down, crying.

"Lightbulb?"

Lightbulb looked up to see Test Tube.

"Um... I'm sorry. I'm... I'm just so scared. What if we lose?"

Test Tube leaned down & patted her back.

"Hey, we don't know if we will or not, but there's one thing I know, we're not giving up, & we are going to give it our all. Try not to worry, okay?"

Lightbulb wiped her tears away & smiled at her friend a little.

"Okay."

The two hugged & Test Tube got up.

"Try to get some rest. We have a big day tomorrow. Night."

"Night." Lightbulb still looked down.

She wandered through the hotel, looking around the place & running her hand through.

"You're still up, princess?" A voice shocked her.

She looked over & saw Paintbrush at the bar, looking at her.

"Yes. You are too?"

"Yeah. Everyone left for bed. I usually take an extra drink before I go." They stared at their drink. "So, what are you doing up?" They asked.

"Just... Taking one last good look at this place before tomorrow, in case everything gets..."

"Fucked & destroyed." Paintbrush finished.

"Yeah."

The two stayed quiet for a bit, but Paintbrush broke it & spoke again.

"Ya know, the first time I met you & offered me this hotel, I only accepted the offer just so I didn't have to pay for my shitty rent anymore."

"Oh..." Lightbulb looked down.

"However, the more time I spent with you & the others here, I saw this place as more than just a place for me to stay & deal with some neighbors & potential hookups. After that night you & Yang saved my life... I started seeing things a bit more differently."

"R-Really?"

"Yeah. You know how much people I've fucked in the past few weeks outside of work? Not that much. It's even gotten to the point where Silver is thinking I've gotten some shit."

Lightbulb giggled a bit.

"That aside, my main point is... I started seeing you guys as more of a family, & this place as... My home. All thanks to you." They placed a hand on her shoulder, smiling at her.

Lightbulb smiled back.

"Anyways, I'm going to head off to bed. I'll see you tomorrow." They got up & began to walk away.

"Hey Painty?" Lightbulb stopped them.

"Yeah?" They stopped.

She got up & gave them a hug.

"Thank you."

Paintbrush looked down at her, a bit shocked, & hugged her back.

"You're welcome." They smiled.

Notes:

Lighbrush real?

Chapter 54: Extermination Day

It was finally the day. The day of the extermination. Four & X stood in front of their robotic army, ready to visit Inanimate Island.

"Extermination Day is here, bitches. We're going to go down & exterminate loser ass!" Four told the robots.

"Destroy that ass!" X cheered alongside their partner.

"Prepare to slaughter every loser in that shit hotel!"

"Yeah! rip their cunt mouths out their ass's!" X cheered way too excitedly, gaining a concerned look from Four.

"Would you just- ju- Chill, X. Fuck. Anyway, whoever brings me a head gets..." Four paused. "Uh... I dunno, a million bucks. How about that, huh?"

"What can robots do with money, Four?"

"... I dunno, let's just fuck shit up! ATTACK!" Four began to open up a portal to Inanimate Island.

"FORWARD!" X led the army.

& the rulers & the rest of the robotic exterminators began to fly into the portal.

...

"Welcome to Channel II for your daily news. I'm Liy!"

"& I'm Tre-" Liy kicked Tree out of his seat before he could finish.

"So far, everything looks the same here over on Inanimate Island, with the usual fights & fires here in Inanimate City &-"

"We're off air!" The cameraman interrupted.

"The fuck do you mean?!" Liy got up to check the camera.

He was right, the screens weren't working & started fogging up.

"What the hell is happening?!" She tried to fix the camera.

"It looks like someone hacked into the broadcasting system. It's happening to every channel on this island." Tree checked on a computer.

"Wow, no shit, Sherlock. Well, then who the fuck is it?!"

The screens started to work, but instead of it going back to recording the news, it was showing the Happy Hotel, much to everyone's confusion. & it wasn't just them, it was every channel.

...

A crowd was gathered in front of the hotel. The gang looked up as they got their weapons, ready to attack.

"Here they come. Get ready, everyone. We fight together!" Test Tube pulled out her gun.

Lighbulb held up a shield, breathing hard as she looked up. Paintbrush loaded up & nodded at Yang. Fan looked down & nodded at Bow & Bot.

"Come on, let's go!" Marsh smiled as she tossed up a bomb.

...

Over at the Overlord Tower, The Thinkers were gathered in the living room, watching the hotel through a TV.

"These drones are able to broadcast this fight to every channel throughout the island. & I was able to get them in a stealth, invisible mode, so that nobody can notice them." Floory explained to Candle & Silver Spoon.

"We know. You told us this all day yesterday." Silver watched, eating some popcorn.

"Yeah, but today is the real thing. The actual war between Dream Island & Inanimate Island. Oh, this better be good." Floory bit his lip.

...

"NOW! FOR YOUR LIVES!" Test Tube held up her gun.

The portal opened up, & Four, X & the robotic exterminators flew out, heading towards them.

"Looks like we're doing plan B. Destroy the robots!"

"Let's fuck them up!" Lightbulb led them & began to attack.

The citizens from The Other Town began to attack the robots, tearing them apart.

Fan floated up on the roof & looked at the robots coming out of the portal, getting his staff ready.

"Let the fun begin." He smiled & slammed his staff down, creating a shield around the hotel.

Once it was made, he hopped off the roof & began attacking the robots with some tentacles he created.

The robots tried to get in, but the force field prevented them from doing so. & the ones who were in, were getting blown up by bombs thanks to Marshmallow.

"The fuck?!" Four stared at the shield.

"They appear to have some kind of shield, Four!" X reported.

"Oh, really? I didn't see this giant fucking shield in front of me, you dumb bitch! No Shit!" Four began to rage.

"Come'n get some!" Paintbrush laughed & shot the robots with Marshmallow as she threw bombs at them.

"Eat shrapnel, fuckers!" She laughed.

"All weapons fire at will!" Taco ordered her phones to attack.

"Hey, yelling while fighting doesn't help." Yang looked for more robots.

Bow ran around stabbing the already destroyed robots, laughing.

"That one's already destroyed." Bot tried to assure her.

"Just in case."

"Fan's shield is working!" Lightbulb looked up at the shield.

"Of course it would!" Test Tube shot a robot.

Lightbulb smiled at her a bit.

"I mean, yeah, it works." Test Tube blushed.

"We might actually have a chance." Lightbulb smiled, having hope.

"I'm fucking over this." Four sped to the shield & shot a beam from their hand, causing the entire shield to break.

"Fuck!" Paintbrush mumbled as they looked up at the destroyed shield.

"Oh no!" Lightbulb began to panic.

Four flew down on the roof of the hotel & looked around, seeing nothing as the fog cleared up. A shadow on the ground began to come up, & it was Fan.

...

Floory watched the two on the screen, cheering.

"Oh, fuck yeah! I am so hard right now! Wow! Fuck them up, Fan!" Floory kept popping up in different places.

Candle tried to smile, matching his energy while Silver looked really annoyed.

...

"Four, ruler of Dream Island. I heard a lot about you." Fan took off his hat & twirled it.

"Yeah, & who the fuck are you?"

"Fan. Blogger, overlord, I'm pretty known here. Pleasure to be meeting you. Quite a pleasure." Fan floated up & shook their hand. "Now, I'm about to end this fucking battle."

"Ha, nice attitude. Don't you know blogging is for pussies?" Four created a guitar ax & charged towards him.

Fan created some tentacles & charged them towards Four. Four cutted through each of them they passed, & then began to smash their guitar at Fan.

"Nuh uh uh." Fan moved out of the way before they could hit him, charging more tentacles at them.

"You really think you can take me on? A mortal object is no match for me, edge-lord." Four attacked the tentacles.

"You should know better than anyone what an object can accomplish when they take charge of their own fate." Fan distracted them as he snuck a tentacle behind Four, landing a punch on them.

"Ohohoho, think you're tough shit, huh?" They got up, more pissed.

"Mmmm, nah. But you're pretty sloppy." He laughed as he created a pack of tentacles to attack them.

"& you're... Fuck!" Four tried to come up with an insult as they slashed through the tentacles. "Fuck you... You red piece of... Too much fucking red... Fuck..."

"They're really bad at insults." Fan watched.

"Shut up! I'm going to wipe that shit eating grin off your face 'cause blogging is fuckin' dead!" Four flew up & sped down with their guitar.

Fan blocked himself with his staff as Four smashed his guitar down. Fan looked up & his staff was broken apart.

"Fuck." He mumbled as he looked down, but once he looked up, Four swung his guitar at him, throwing him & cutting opened a huge wound on his chest.

...

"NO! Nonononononono NO! This is worse than sex!" Floory panicked as he watched Fan's battle.

...

Fan tried to get up, but stopped to cover up the bloody wound on his chest. Four walked over towards him, getting ready to finish the job.

"Have to disagree with you there. Blogging isn't dead." Fan smiled a bit.

Four rolled their eyes & just kicked him.

"You're not worth my time. Bye, bitch." Four smiled as they flew away.

...

"Oh yeah? Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you!! Pussy!" Floory yelled at the screen.

...

Fan tried to get up again but stopped again due to his wound. Each time he did, he took some deep breaths & tried to get up again.

"I'm not done here yet. I still need to help Lightbulb. I need to be there for Bow & Bot. & Test Tube."

Chapter 55: The Ultimate Sacrifice

The rest of the objects were fighting the exterminators. Paintbrush was shooting more robots as they noticed some of them sneaking up on Lightbulb & Test Tube.

"Ladies! There are more coming up on ya's right." They warned them.

"Got it." Test Tube shot one from behind her.

Lightbulb was blocking the robots with a shield & throwing some glitter at them, apologizing each time she did.

"Sorry! Sorry. Sorry, sorry. Sorry!"

"Now's not the time for that, girl!" Test Tube held up a sphere with her gun.

"Oh, right."

She looked up & saw more robots coming towards her.

"Die motherfuckers!" She looked away & shot a streak of lightning at them, electrocuting & destroying the robots.

"These fuckin' robots won't stop comin'." Yang fought some.

"Hah!" Paintbrush laughed.

"Okay, I walked right into that one." Yang rolled his eyes & smiled.

Paintbrush looked back & saw Bow & Bot near a destroyed robot, with an active one creeping up behind them.

"Hold that thought." They ran towards them.

Bow was stabbing the destroyed robot as Bot stuck with their sister. They turned around & saw the robot coming towards them.

"Bow!"

She turned around & saw the robot.

"Stay back!" She held up her knife.

The robot kept coming forward & blocked them, trapping them. The two held onto each other as the robot was about to stab them with its spear, but Paintbrush jumped in on time & held up the spear with their gun. Their bristles turned into flames & they blasted it through the robot, destroying it.

"You two okay?" They asked.

"Uh huh." Bow nodded.

"Thanks, Painty." Bot thanked them.

"Get somewhere safe, you two."

A beam shot right past them, nearly hitting them. They looked up to see Four, blasting lasers around & laughing.

"Suck my light, fuckers! Yeah!"

Lightbulb & Test Tube looked up, watching Four's rampage.

"What? Fan was supposed to handle them. Oh, no, he must be-"

Test Tube froze & dropped her gun before Lightbulb could finish. Lightbulb saw a row of beams heading up towards Test Tube, & she immediately pushed her out of the way before she could get hit.

"We aren't going to last long unless we do something about them." Lightbulb looked up back at Four.

...

Taco ordered her phones to attack the robots as she shot them long range with some guns. Once she ran out of ammo for the last gun, she threw it aside & watched her phones attack.

"Better leave them with the rest of this shitty job." She mumbled to herself.

As she watched, she overheard Lightbulb from below her, talking to herself.

"We aren't going to last long unless we do something about them." She heard.

Taco looked up & saw Four causing havoc, & then she looked at her airship from behind the hotel. She looked back at the two for a long time & gained an idea.

"Of course. Phones! Front & center!" She ordered & ran off.

...

Lightbulb shielded herself & Test Tube from the beams. As she did, she tried to snap Test Tube out of her frozen state.

"He's... Dead?" Test Tube asked herself.

"We don't know. But... Hopefully, he's not." She tried to block the beams.

The two felt something moved. They looked back & saw an airship flying up, but it was one they have seen before.

"Taco?" Lightbulb looked up.

Paintbrush stopped shooting & looked up at the airship.

"That crazy motherfucker. She's really doing it."

"Target in range." A phone looked out on a screen.

All the phones saluted as a hand pulled on a lever.

Four felt something snuck up behind them. They turned around & saw the airship about to blast at them.

"Oh, whoop!"

& with one blast, the entire ship was gone.

"That could've been ugly." Four laughed.

"Noooo!" Lightbulb broke down.

"Fuck. You did good, buddy." Paintbrush mumbled & looked over at Lightbulb, who fell on her knees & began to cry.

"No. no, no, no."

"Lighbulb, I'm so sorry." Test Tube went over to her & hugged her.

She felt a spark & let her go. She was turning gray, her eyes shined blue & sparks started to fly out of her.

"Cherries!" She called.

The Cherries came over & handed her a white & yellow pitchfork. She grabbed it & electrocuted it, watching the sparks fizz around it & started to run towards Four.

"Oh, look who thinks she's a badass now." Four smiled with their partner.

X flew down with their spear, heading towards Lightbulb. Test Tube ran towards her & pushed her away, & when X came closer, she grabbed their spear & crashed them both into the hotel.

X looked over at Test Tube & glared at her.

"Before I take your life, I'm going to rip your limb off for that!" They charged towards her.

X tried to stab her with their spear, but Test Tube dodged it & held it & kicked them. X grabbed her face & tried to slam it down & stab it, but she kicked them off.

...

As the two continued to fight, Lightbulb looked back at the hotel where her best friend was.

"Test Tube!" She tried to run towards it, but Four snuck up behind her.

"Surprise, bitch!" They slapped her up to one of the roofs. "Risking your life for losers? That's some crazy shit, even for Cobs's brat!"

"These 'losers' are my family." Lightbulb slowly tried to get up.

"'These losers are my famwy.' Do you even hear yourself? You shoulda stayed in your place, girlie."

Lightbulb lost it & stabbed their arm with her pitchfork.

"Arrgh, shit!" They panicked, & Lightbulb threw them.

"That's Princess of II to you, pig!" She growled.

Four looked at their arm & back at her.

"The fuck? That hurt."

Lightbulb glared at him & pointed her pitchfork at him, more sparks flying out.

"Heh hahaha, okay." Four got up & laughed.

Chapter 56: The Final Showdown

Test Tube was thrown to the ground, bleeding from some cuts on her body & face. She tried to reach for her gun, but X pulled her head up & smiled.

"You're weak." They chuckled & stabbed her hand reaching for the gun. Test Tube groaned loudly from the pain.

"So I'll spare you the pain of seeing your bitchy friends die." X stood on her back.

Test Tube looked up & saw a pile of some collapsed walls being held up by the balcony fences, but not for long.

Test Tube grabbed the spear end in her hand & pulled it out, & then she threw it & X at the balcony fence. As X almost got up, the walls came falling down, covering & trapping them.

Test Tube walked over to them. They looked up at her, expecting her to shoot them as she pointed her gun at them, glaring. Instead, she lowered her gun.

"Live knowing that you only do because I let you." & then she left.

X pulled some of the boulders off of them. However, their right arm was trapped deep in some. They tried to use their other hand to shoot lasers & destroy them, but the pain kept them from doing so.

They saw their spear near them & looked back at their arm. It was the only way to free theirself.

They grabbed the spear & placed it on the top of their arm & took a deep breath until...

"EEEAAAAAUUUUAAGGHHH!!!"

...

Four punched Lightbulb in the face, knocking her down. Once she fell, they grabbed her by the neck & held her up, laughing.

"Let... Me... Go!" Lightbulb tried to remove their hand from her neck.

"The fight was cute n' all, but it's time to die with the rest of them." Four smiled.

The rest of the gang were surrounded by the robotic exterminators. Paintbrush held onto Bow & Bot & looked over at Yang & Marshmallow.

"Lightbulb!" Test Tube made it up on the roof, but before she could run to her friend, a robot rushed & shot its hand at her, knocking her off the roof.

"Test Tu-" Four gripped her neck tighter.

Four flew up with her up above the hotel & blasted a beam right in the middle, causing it to split in half & collapse.

"Bye-bye, Princess." Four laughed & threw her down.

"Ahhh!" Lightbulb fell.

'It's over. This is the end. We lost'

She stopped falling, & she felt something underneath her. She got up & looked down on a tentacle, but she knew that tentacle. She looked over & saw another tentacle, who was holding up another object, & much of her surprise, it was...

"Fan!"

Fan was holding up the tentacles with one hand, & in the other, held a passed out Test Tube.

"Are you fuckin' kidding me?!" Four freaked out.

"We thought you were killed." Lightbulb told him as he lowered them down.

"I thought so too, but I'm not done here yet. There are still so many things I need to do." He looked down at Test Tube.

Lightbulb jumped off to help attack the rest of the robots surrounding the gang.

"You guys okay?" She asked after she finished.

"Yeah, what about you guys?" Paintbrush asked.

"She's still alive. Just unconscious." Fan hopped off. "Keep an eye on her." He handed her to Paintbrush.

"What happened to you?" Bow asked, seeing a tentacle covering the wound on his chest.

"Just a cut, that's all. I'll be okay." He kneeled down & hugged Bow & Bot.

He nodded at both Yang & Paintbrush & before he left, he planted a kiss on Test Tube's head.

Lightbulb covered up her smile in the background.

"You ready?" She asked him.

"Yup. Time to finish some unfinished business."

Four lowered theirself down in front of the two.

"Okay? Seriously? How many times do I have to fight you freaks?!"

"As many times as you want." Fan jokes.

"Do they want us to fuck them?" Lightbulb asked.

"Or fuck them up?"

Four looked at them weird but shook off their distraction & flew straight towards Fan to give him a punch.

Once they lifted their fist back, they didn't see him.

"So, that was your first attack?" He popped up behind them from his shadow below him.

Four turned around & shot a beam, but it was blocked by Lightbulb's shield.

"I'm guessing they really let theirself go." Lightbulb guessed.

"You judgin' me?" Four tried to grab one of them. "You're the worst kind of contestants in all of the Game!"

Fan whispered in Lightbulb's ear & she giggled.

"Well, Dad didn't seem to hate what you had to offer." Lightbulb snickered.

"Or the second one." Fan laughed.

"None of that happened between us! & just for that, I'll fuckin' end you two!!!" Four blasted a beam towards the two.

Fan created a shield around the two real quick & blocked the beam.

"Missed us!"

A tentacle popped up behind Four & smacked them.

Four blasted another, Lightbulb shot out a bolt.

"Not even close." & electrocuted Four.

Four kept shooting beams, but each time they did, Lightbulb & Fan would either dodge it or block it & attack after.

"Nice try, douchebag!" Fan insulted them, but stopped to check on his wound on his chest.

"Hold still, you slippery fuckers!" Four began to lose it & formed a huge beam in their fist & began to fly towards Fan while he wasn't paying attention.

"Fan! Look out!" Lightbulb ran towards him.

Fan turned around & spotted Four, but before either of them could attack, Lightbulb ran in front of him, glowing gray & flying sparks, & grabbed their fist with her electric hand.

"Woah, wait, what the fuck?!" Four tried to let go of their hand, but Lightbulb held tight & threw them at the crumbled hotel.

"I did not know you had that much in you, princess." Fan commented.

"Protection & anger." Lightbulb answered.

...

The gang just finished fighting the robots that were charging at them. Once they were finished, Test Tube began to wake up.

"She's up." Paintbrush laid her down.

The other four gathered around. She opened her eyes & sat up & looked at everyone who was around her.

"What... Happened?" She asked.

Before she got an answer, Four came crashing down at the hotel. The rest of the gang gathered around Four, with Lightbulb & Fan.

"How's mercy taste now, bitch?" Fan pointed at them.

"You think that's enough?" Lightbulb asked about the insults.

"I just finished."

Four was getting up, wanting to attack, but they saw everyone staring at them. Lightbulb's sparks flying out, Fan creating a small tentacle, Test Tube loading her gun, Paintbrush igniting their bristles & loading up, Yang cracking his fists, Marshmallow tossing a bomb, & Bow & Bot pointing their knives at them.

Four heard something & looked over. It was X, shooting the boulders around them. At first, they just looked a bit injured, until they saw their right arm missing, with blood dripping out of it.

That was the final straw for them. They weren't going to risk their partner's life for their job.

"RETRIEVE!" They began to fly up.

"We have a few minutes left." X reminded them.

"That doesn't matter anymore. We're heading back!" Four flew up.

X & the remaining robots stopped everything they were doing & began to fly up, opening a portal to Dream Island, & returning home.

Chapter 57: Finale (For Now)

"Holy shit!" Floory smiled once Four & X left the island. "They did it! Woooo! Alright Fan!" He celebrated as he popped all over the place.

While Silver & Candle may not have felt the same excitement as their friend, they smiled, proud of their fellow overlord.

...

Liy & Tree stared at the TV's that broadcasted the entire fight, & then the cameras were recording them.

"It looks like... Extermination Day is cancelled?! Lightbulb Cobs managed to fend off the attack with more than just nice words."

Flower was sipping tea as she watched the news, smiling.

Candle showed the news to Silver on her phone as Floory still popped around celebrating.

Pin glanced over at her computer screen from writing & smiled.

Six & Nine looked at each other, not sure if they were happy or not. One looked at the hotel gang through a sphere, happy they succeeded.

Cobs looked at the TV his assistant was pointing at & turned it off, rolling his eyes as he left the room.

"Anyway, congrats to Lightbulb & her crew for not being totally fucking useless for on-"

Tree pushed Liy before she could finish her insult.

"Congrats to the princess & her friends for saving the island." Tree finished.

...

The gang were digging through the collapsed hotel, looking for some of their belongings. Lightbulb found N/A, with one of their wing's trapped.

"Oh, there, there." She freed them & held them. "It's... It's okay."

She looked over & spotted Paintbrush running towards Baxter, spinning around & hugging him.

As she walked over to them, Fan was finished hugging Bow & Bot. Once he let them go, he heard his name getting called.

"Fan!"

He turned around & Test Tube came running towards him, giving him a hug. When she did, he noticed she was crying.

"Why are you upset?" He rested a hand on her back.

She stayed quiet for a bit until she answered him.

"I thought I lost you." She whispered.

He pulled her off of him to look her in the eyes.

"You didn't. & I wasn't going to lose either way." He softly smiled at her.

She wiped her tears away & smiled. The two were thinking about doing something else, but stopped once they heard some giggling.

They looked over to see Bow giggling & Bot trying not to squeak. The two looked at each other, blushed, & looked away.

Lightbulb & Paintbrush laughed a bit as they watched. Lightbulb began to walk, but when she did, she stepped on something. She looked down & saw a huge banner reading 'Happy First Week, Taco!'

Lightbulb hugged N/A tighter & Test Tube came over to rest her hand on her shoulder.

"She did it for us. The ultimate sacrifice. She gave me her trust. & look how we pay the price. This bloodshed could have been avoided if I convinced Dream Island to work together. I took a hotel & I destroyed it, I know I could have done better, better instead of letting you down." Lightbulb fell on her knees in front of the collapsed entrance.

She felt a hand on her shoulder again. It was Fan, smiling.

"Come on, your majesty, why the frown? I bet the last few years, you're the first one to change this town.~ You can do this, now they know it, for your story has just begun. You can't quit now, hey, you owe it. There's still damage to be undone. You've changed their minds, you've touched their hearts, found the good in us all. The stage is wrecked, the crowd is gone, but c'mon, Lightbulb! The show it must go on!" He created a new staff & & handed it to Lightbulb, who smiled & took it.

"We can do this, we can build it, best hotel that you've ever seen. Twice the bedrooms, we can fill it." The gang sang.

"With more objects than you can dream. It starts with you, you know it's true." Fan & Paintbrush sang.

"Fulfill your destiny."

"So long as I've got all of you with me." Lightbulb hugged everyone.

The gang started building the hotel.

"To build a hotel,"

"I think we need some brick & lumber." Bow & Bot searched for.

"Good thing we're down here, check out this little magic number." Fan created.

"Start with foundation." Paintbrush picked up.

"A remedial creation for me."

"It's as easy as can be." The four sang.

"No time for cryin' we got a lot of work to do & we gotta try & make the best of what's in ruins." Lightbulb passed out some supplies.

"New coat of paint." Test Tube painted.

"New lights across the marquee." Yang hung up.

"With a little specialty." Lightbulb sent a streak, lighting up the lights.

...

"After the battle, masterless cattle," Floory popped.

"Overlords ain't hanging by a thread. With a bit of bravado, maybe tomorrow, we will be atop the heap." Silver joined him.

"While Dream Island is pissing,"

"Nobody's missing,"

"Didn't fled with tails between their legs. Nature abhors a power vacuum, it leaves room for you & me," Candle took a recording of the two.

"The future of II belongs to them." They looked at the gang on the screen.

...

"We can do this," The gang hanged up a framed photo of Taco & saluted.

"We'll be better, though redemption may take a while. Though it may take a while, wayward objects, clear their ledger,"

"& we're doing it with a smile."

"We've made a difference wait & see, were gonna do this, you & me, & then tomorrow it will be a fuckin' happy day on Inanimate Island!~" Everyone finished.

The gang were standing in front of the new hotel. Lightbulb looked back behind her, seeing her friends, smiling at her. She smiled back & pulled out a pair of scissors.

"Everyone, welcome to the new & improved, Happy Hotel!"

Notes:

Thank you everyone for reading (Basically the first season of) Hazbin Lights. Like with the first season, the series will continue after the release of season 2. Questions will be revealed like who killed the exterminator in the first place & Test Tube's past, songs that didn't appear here might like Whatever It Takes, & plot twists? Fantube confirmation?

Once again, thank you. & who knows, we might be coming back to this universe soon ;)

& to confirm, Lightbulb's full name is 'Lightbulb Cobs' & Fan & Test Tube did almost kiss :3

Chapter 58: New Day, New Era

Summary:

After winning the battle against Dream Island, objects are now wanting to check into the hotel, for not the best reasons.... With the popularity of the hotel growing, Lightbulb is having to try & convince them the purpose of the hotel, as well as juggling with trying to help The Thinkers showcase their helping abilities, reveal some secrets & possibly have a new threat emerge onto the city soon.

"Good morning, Inanimate City." The day started off with Tree on the news broadcasting in the city.

"This is Liy."

"& I'm Tree."

"Bringing you the latest on Inanimate Island's hottest news. Tonight's top story: What the fuck is going on at the Happy Hotel?"

"That's right, Liy."

A foot stepped on a puddle as the object walked down the streets. Another was speeding through.

"It's been a while since Dream Island attacked Inanimate Island & Lightbulb Cobs & the Happy Hotel brutally slaughtered the robotic algebralians, & saved us from the extermination, which was going to happen?"

The object speeding wore a long, black trenchcoat with a matching hat. He stopped in front of a shop displaying tv's, watching the news for a bit, then continued to speed away.

The other object leaned against a building behind her, watching from behind the crowd in the shadows. She tilted down her black hat & closed her red jacket up a bit as she watched a bit.

"When you're done sucking toes, Tree." Liy kicked Tree. "I'd like to remind you that Dream Island still hasn't made their next move. Are they coming back for revenge or is this yearly nightmare finally over?"

She looked up & smiled as her eyes glowed red. Instead of walking away, she walked back behind into the building, emerging into the shadows & disappeared.

...

Over at the new hotel, many objects were waiting around inside & outside, excited to check in.

"This'll be great. I'm looking forward to getting in here & fucking up some objects."

"I love murder."

"I can't wait to kill some objects."

The Cherries were running up some suitcases to their guest's rooms. They passed one room that had the door open. Inside the room, Fan was looking in the mirror & back down at his staff, still a bit damaged from the fight between Four.

"Get it together Fan. It's like any other day. Just do what you're good at."

He left his room & looked below from the balcony, looking at all the objects around the lobby.

"Hello & welcome to the Happy Hotel. My name is Test Tube. Have a lovely day, here's your key, thank you so much for staying with us." Test Tube greeted many objects at the front desk as she handed them their keys. "Thanks for signing the guest book."

"Need some extra help?" Fan emerged from his shadow & sat on the desk next to her, shocking her a bit.

"N-no thanks. I'm doing well." She stumbled a bit, blushing.

"You sure, cause this place is pretty packed..."

"Trust me, I got this. But I'll keep your offer in mind."

"Okay then. Guess I'll see you around." Fan gave her a finger gun & floated away.

After he left, he looked down to himself. "Popping up like that? I'm so stupid." He hit his head with his fist.

Test Tube looked up at his direction for a bit. Her thoughts were interrupted once news reporters gathered around her, bombarding her questions about Lightbulb.

"Where's Lightbulb? Is it true she drinks algebralian blood to improve her 'gay powers'?"

"Is she off killing more? The public has a right to know."

"Is it true this hotel is recruiting a hellish army? & should I divorce my wife?"

Test Tube tried to answer as many questions as she could, while also being confused.

"Uh, no. What?"

...

Over at the bar, Yang was bringing out a tray of drinks to hand out to all the residents in the hotel.

"I have three Torment & Tonics, four Virgin Sacrifice Pina Coladas & something called a Harder Daddy?"

"Oh, that one's for me." Paintbrush grabbed the drink as they sat on the bar counter. "My favorite drink & life motto. Also, I'm waiting for the day Test Tube asks for one." They chugged the drink & cheered after. "That's a hard daddy."

"Paintbrush, how about you help me serve these drinks instead of letting your crab gobble my nuts." He pointed at Baxter, eating nuts out of a bowl.

Paintbrush dropped their glass in disbelief.

"Yang, don't say it like that. He's little. Besides, I am working. I'm celebrity endorsing the hotel. Watch this. Who wants to come stay at the Happy Hotel with me?" They began posing.

Many objects came over to the bar as they cheered for them.

"I love cum."

"I-I've seen all their movies."

"Take it off."

"I've jerked off to all their movies."

Yang, not wanting to be involved as much as he already was, walked over to Marshmallow.

"Marsh, how about you? You're part of the hotel now, right? Why don't you help out?"

"Woah there, I'm hanging at the hotel, not staying. Big difference. I ain't booked a room or nothing."

"Sure. Anyway, get your crab off my bar." Yang got back onto Paintbrush.

After escaping the crowd, Test Tube went over to the bar where almost everyone was at.

"Has anyone seen Lightbulb? There are reporters here asking some fucked-up questions."

"I think I saw her in the lounge. She's been looking at Taco's dedicated room for a bit, wanting to give it company." Paintbrush pointed in the direction.

"Thanks." Test Tube headed off, only to be stopped by Paintbrush.

"Uh, when you see her, can you ask her if she's still up for the therapy session today? I'm kinda getting into talking about feelings & junk." Paintbrush asked as they pet Baxter.

"Sure can." Test Tube gave a thumbs up & left.

Once she left, Fan floated down to the bar with Bow & Bot & dropped them off.

"Two chocolate sundae's please." He ordered.

"I serve alcohol, but gotcha." Yang headed back.

"You just missed her, Fan. She was asking where Lightbulb was & headed off to look for her." Paintbrush informed him.

"I'm not telling her now." Fan blushed. "I'll tell her soon."

"Soon-soon or eventually-soon? Or never?"

"When I'm ready-soon, that's when."

"Yang, set the time to next year." Paintbrush shouted at the back of the bar.

"I don't know the time, but it'll happen soon-soon."

"Uh-huh." Paintbrush grabbed another drink.

"If you want pussies so bad, you can just go to the nearest female object right here & ask." Marshmallow offered.

"Okay, first off, let's not use that kind of language in front of the kids." Fan covered the twin's ears with his tentacles. "Secondly, I'm not just trying to look for a girl to get laid by. I... I want to be with a girl who I actually like, as well as one who feels the same way about me, as well as one who I have a good, growing & steady relationship with. Sure, we didn't start off great on the right foot & all, but we've been growing, being able to have conversations together without her getting mad or upset, & I want to continue that, if not, the next level, since we've been building up a bit for the past two & a half months."

"Huh, that's a pretty reasonable explanation." Yang smirked a bit.

"Also, I am not fucking the first female I see. If it's anyone, it's her." Fan slipped out, immediately covering up his mouth.

The gang looked at him for a long time, eyes wide opened.

"I knew he had fantasies of fucking her." Paintbrush whispered.

Notes:

WE'RE BACK!!! There will be changes for the new chapters, such as the Thinkers not being villains & a Fan vs. Floory battle. But we'll meet one of the new characters next chapter & the other a little soon after, so stay tuned.

Chapter 59: Happy Guarantee

Summary:

After winning the battle against Dream Island, objects are now wanting to check into the hotel, for not the best reasons.... With the popularity of the hotel growing, Lightbulb is having to try & convince them the purpose of the hotel, as well as juggling with trying to help The Thinkers showcase their helping abilities, reveal some secrets & possibly have a new threat emerge onto the city soon.

Lightbulb was in the lounge, looking at all of the memorials dedicated to Taco, reading each of them to herself.

"& here's Taco when she was caught trying to blow us up. & here's her when I forgave her. She truly was the best of us." She smiled for a bit, until she fell to the floor & began crying hard.

She looked over & found her death ray as she picked it up & held it against her.

"She'd want me to have this. She invented the best things, even though a lot were scary weapons that hurt people, but we were working on that."

Test Tube came into the room, interrupting her crying session.

"Lightbulb, there you are. Did you maybe want to come down & say hi to the new guests? We could really use your help. The reporters are here &..."

Lightbulb got up & wiped her tears off as she threw aside Taco's gun, catching Test Tube's attention.

"Are you okay?"

"Uh-huh. Everything is great. Great great! Why wouldn't everything be great? We beat Four & X, & the hotel's packed, even though someone died, but-but it is so great!" Lightbulb lost it & freaked out a bit, concerning Test Tube.

"Girl, I feel like you're still processing what happened. If you want, I can handle the hotel duties, talk to those reporters." Test Tube offered as she rests a hand on her shoulder.

"Wha...? Pfft, it's fine, I'm perfectly calm. Calm & fine, fine & calm, let's talk to those reporters! I bet they want to know all about how redemption works, just like everyone else who's staying here, right?" Lightbulb continued to freak out & left the room after, heading downstairs.

"Right, yeah." Test Tube rolled her eyes & followed her from behind.

...

Downstairs in the parlor, Marshmallow was staring at a framed memorial painting of Taco, trying to piece something together. Paintbrush went over to her & offered her a drink.

"Harder Daddy?"

"Thanks." She took the drink & looked back at the painting. "Why'd she do it? Why'd she go up & kill herself to save us? Actually. After all the shit she did to us, before & after the game. I-It doesn't make sense." She questioned.

"Yeah. I mean, one week you send people here to fuckin' ambush us & make it seem like it was somebody else who brought them, then the next you... Sacrifice yourself for everyone?"

"Yeah. Hell, she threatened revenge on us till the day she died."

"It just doesn't make any sense." They looked back up at the painting.

Lightbulb & Test Tube walked down the stairs to the main hall of the hotel, & once they reached the bottom, Lightbulb looked over in shock.

"Sweet baby! There are a lot of contestants here!" She laughed, as many objects & reporters spotted her & began asking her questions.

"Oh, there she is!"

"Hey, Lightbulb! Question over here."

"Come here. Look at me."

"Look at me, Lightbulb!"

"Lightbulb, are we at war with Dream Island?"

"Lightbulb, how many algebrallians would've you killed personally? Did the robots scream?"

"Hey, Lightbulb, how would they scream if they died? & should I kill my wife? Would it sound like AAAAAAAAAAAA?"

"Oh, uhhh..." Lightbulb froze, getting a bit overwhelmed by all the questions.

Test Tube & Fan came over as they held off the reporters.

"Okay, people. Back it up, back it up."

"Give the princess her space, would you?"

Lightbulb stood back behind, shaking herself a bit. She stopped again & heard someone behind her.

"Ahem."

Lightbulb walked back a bit & hit something fuzzy behind her. She backed up & yelped, only to see a big object behind her. He was pretty big, bright yellow with white stripes, fixing up his gasses with his foot.

"Oh, hello there." Lightbulb laughed a bit, hiding her embarrassment. "I'm Lightbulb, welcome to the Happy Hotel. & what is your name?"

"My name is Tennis Ball." The fuzzy object introduced himself.

"Ooh, Tennis Ball. That's a fun name. Are you checking in with us?"

"I intend to, yes."

"Oh, that's great! Aw, & look at your lab coat, it's very cute. Are you an inventor?"

"Don't belittle me, for I'm not an inventor. I am a scientist. There's a difference. Some could classify me as a mad scientist."

"Taco was an inventor. That's so cool. I bet you're just like her."

"If you're referring to that pompous shell, I'd like it known that I am nothing like her."

Lightbulb ignored him as she went around & introduced him to everyone at the hotel.

"Hey, everyone, meet Taco."

"Tennis Ball."

"Right, Tennis Ball." she laughed in embarrassment again. "& you're here to be redeemed, Taco Ball-Tennis Ball. Sorry, sorry. Taco-Tennis Ball. Uh, sorry, Ten-Tennis Ball. Tennis Ball, Tennis Ball. I got it." She stumbled to remember his name & not get mixed up.

Test Tube covered her face in embarrassment with Fan taking his hat off & bowing his head down, likely to honor Taco's death.

"I am here to study the fascinating concept of redemption & rejoining. My hypothesis is that it's impossible." Tennis Ball explained his reason for why he was staying.

Lightbulb pulled him to the side, awkwardly laughing. "Okay, well..." She took him around the hotel & began to sing.

"Come on in, here's your key. Let me take your bag, wait till ya see." Lightbulb & Tennis Ball hopped on a luggage cart as Bow & Bot moved them around. "The hotel, cause it's great! If you parked your car, we'll validate. All our guests are family."

An object tripped & fell right in front of Paintbrush, causing them to angrily kick him.

"Hey! Eyes off the hole, you perv."

"That's that happy guarantee.~ & did I mention that it's free?"

"It's worth the price." Fan gave a thumbs up.

"Full of drunks." Yang unpacked some Dr. Fizz.

"Full o' cunts." Marsh tossed a bomb.

"Full of sticky floors covered in junk." Bow stood on Bot.

"Uh, don't mind them." Lightbulb pushed him away.

"No one does." Paintbrush added before something blew up on the other side of the hotel.

"Or that hole."

"Marsh!" Test Tube yelled at her.

"What?"

"You've made a great choice to save your life, cause redemption is possible, I really, really hope. Cause if it isn't then my whole life's been a fucking joke. & my friend died for no reason & I'm never gonna cope from watching her get fucking murdered right in front of me last month." Lightbulb began to slowly lose it.

"What?"

"There's a bar!" She bounced back up in the bar.

"What the shit?" Yang backed up.

"Have a beer." She leaned off the table.

"I don't drink."

"I just know you're gonna love it here."

Test Tube grabbed her before she could fall off.

"We can live in harmony." The two sang together.

"No, I can't make a fucking mai tai." Yang threw several bottles.

"That's the happy guarantee."

"Now repeat after me. I'm checking in."

"I'm checking in." The other objects repeated.

"I'm seeking guidance."

"I'm seeking guidance."

"For my reckoning."

"For my reckoning."

"I'll never turn to violence."

"I'll never turn to..." Many objects began leaving, & as they did, Lightbulb kept singing.

"That place sucked ass."

...

The hotel was on several TV's, playing as they're being recorded. The Thinkers were in Floory's room, watching how the hotel was doing.

"It doesn't seem like they're doing that great with the contestants." Candle watched.

"Yup, you know what that means?" Floory popped next to her.

"More objects to fuck?" Silver asked as he strolled on his phone.

"... No. It means it's our time to help as overlords, just like Fan." Floory popped away.

An object was walking on the streets, just leaving the hotel. Floory popped up in front of them & called them to his attention.

"Psst. Hey you."

"Who? Me?"

"That's right, you. Redemption got you snoring? This scene ain't fucking boring. Have you considered a vocation that is also rewarding? Because I sense a drop of some potential. With a little boost, that drip could turn torrential." Floory brought them to the Overlord Tower on the Thinkers floor.

"Come on down to our tower. Where we help talent flower." Candle showed posters of her meditation classes.

"No telling how hot you could get once you're backed by our power." Silver showed off his outfit.

"Let's start with a better fit." Candle offered.

"Let's get filler in those lips, wax that gooch & pull that strip." Silver showed his image.

"Snip, snip, snip."

Silver looked down to see his jacket was cut, thanks to Candle's magic.

"Ooh-ooh-ooh, everyone's gonna love you. After the game, no one outdoes us, no one can out-buzz us. All you gotta do is trust us. Yes, us. Trust us." The three tried to convince.

"Take all these starring sessions." Floory offered flyers.

"We trademarked all your holes. There's no such thing as being totally overexposed." Silver showed off some of his porn magazines.

"Silver!" Candle pulled him away with her powers.

"What? You already offered your classes. Now it's my turn."

"Can we at least argue after?" Floory popped up between the two.

"Yeah, we can-" Candle sat Silver down.

"NO! I should offer one of my fucking classes as well."

"Yeah, & there's a good reason why."

The three began to argue in the background, with the object watching.

"Uhh... So..." They tried to speak & ask.

"GET THE FUCK OUT OF THIS BUILDING!" Silver turned around & yelled as his third eye broke out & green flames came out of him, causing the object to run out of the building.

Candle & Floory looked at Silver by the time he calmed down & turned to face them.

"What?"

"Ooh-ooh-ooh, but if they only knew, told 'em that no one outdoes us, no one can out-buzz us, all they had to do was-"

...

"Come on in, take your key." Lightbulb opened the doors to the hotel & handed keys to the objects.

"& see how great the after-game could be. We can live in harmony; that's the happy guarantee~" Lightbulb rode off the rails on the stairs & bowed to the crowd.

Notes:

Yes, the object heading to the hotel last chapter was Tennis Ball, the other object will be revealed soon, & they will be the main villain this time.

Tennis Ball - Baxter