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The plant once more tried to eat the woman who hurt master. “STOLAS! GET THESE f*ckING PLANTS OUT OF HERE!” She was hurting him now. Bad woman. They would eat the woman the moment the chance opened up.
“It’s my house, my plants, and I can have them wherever I want!” Master yelled as he petted him. “Who’s a good vicious monster, yes you are.” Definitely the best walking this around.
“It’s OUR house, you dumb f*ck! I’m your wife!” The bad woman shouted out. “Or did you think you could share it with a f*ckING IMP!” She grabbed one of the little ones, throwing them at the master. “You going to f*ck all of them while I’m here too!?”
“No, of course not!” Master rolled his eyes, offended.
“Well clearly you love f*cking them in our f*cking bed!”
“I keep telling you that it was unexpected! I didn’t have time to go to a motel!”
“A motel!? Like a f*cking plebeian!?!”
“That’s what you take issue with!?” Master shouted.
“Well clearly you love doing ANYTHING as long as it’s an imp!”
“Alright, first off, It’s not the fact it’s an imp that makes him attractive, it’s the fact it’s not a whiny bitch like you!”
“Oh. I’m the whiney bitch!? You’re the one constantly singing siloquies in the bathtub like you’re in a f*cking musical!”
“It’s hell! Everyone sings like they’re in a musical, you air headed ninny!”
As the two argued, with the woman out of reach to murder, the young master trudged through the door, wearing something on her ears to prevent the noise from reaching her as she grabbed a box of food.
“Somone, please kill me now.” Was that permission to eat the young master’s head?
“You are a goddamn embarrassment!” The woman shrieked, finally heading towards the door. “I can’t take another moment looking at your imp sucking face!” And slammed her way out.
“Bitch..” Master grumbled before noticing his kin. “Goood morning Octavia! Sleep well last night?”
“I slept good … then woke up to the screams.” She muttered.
“Ah … so … anything new with you?” The master questioned awkwardly, clearly wanting the young master to take control of the conversation out of a mixed desire of feeling too uncomfortable to speak alone, and wanting to speak with her more than anyone else at the moment. “What are you listening to?”
“It’s a song called my world is burning down around me by f*ck U dad.” There was an awkward silence that followed for ten seconds. “It’s a band name.”
“Ah … must be a modern joke name …” The master chuckled awkwardly as he reached into the food container and took out-oooh, zebra steak! Master graciously tossed it over to him. “You know what, we haven’t spent any time together lately. Why don’t we go out and have a day, just the two of us?”
“Really?” The girl perked up with a small smile.
“Yes, at … your favorite place in all of hell…Loo Loo Land!”
A smile that instantly withered. “… You sure you don’t want to scream at mom more?”
“Don’t be like that, you always cried tears of joy whenever we went!”
“They were … they were tears alright.” The girl muttered. Okay, seemed rocky, but this could work. As long as the master didn’t do anything stupid like-
“Now I’m going to arrange our security.”-call the man who started this …
“Security for a theme park?”
“We’re rich and hot, via. People want our money and our bodies.” The man spoke proudly.
“Our money maybe.”
“Don’t put yourself down, you’re lovely.” The master chuckled. “Now, I’m going to call the only man who can f*ck me!”
The young master spat out her food. “WHAT!?”
“Protect me! Us I mean!” This man was hopeless.
“Whyyyy..” The young master groaned as the phone Rang.
“What!? I’m in. The middle of something here!”
“Hello, my big dicked Blitzy~.”
The sound of spitting came from the phone and the young master. “What the f*ck Stolas/what the f*ck dad!?”
“Language, everyone!” If the plant had eyes they would be rolling them. “I’m calling about a favor, Blitzy.”
“Look Stolas, I just got a chemical peel after the last job to Vegas, so you need to find someone else to plant you’re feathered ass today.”
“It’s for my daughter.”
“Oh … well make sure she washes first.”
“NOTHING LIKE THAT!”
“Kill me kill me kill me kill me..” The girl pounded her head on the table.
The master regained composure. “I want you to bodyguard us on a trip to Loo Loo Land.”
“We’re assassins, not bodyguards. Don’t invite us to sh*t unless someone's going to die.”
“I’ll pay you~.”
“Pay me what exactly?”
“Money~.”
“So the sugar daddy thing IS confirmed?” A boy asked, as the young master seemed to freeze.
“Shut it kid and help the M’s pack! You got a deal, bird brain!” The imp shouted, before taking out what sounded like a megaphone. “Pack your bags everyone! We’re going to LOO LOO LAND
“Loo Loo Land!?” A woman shouted.
“Loo Loo Land!”
“Loo Loo Land?” The boy asked in confusion.
“Loo Loo Land!”
“What did I say about shutting the f*ck UP!?”
“AAAAH-” The line cut.
“So… that red prick’s whole group is coming?” The young master asked.
“I um … wouldn’t exactly call him a prick, but yes.” The man nodded. “But don’t worry, they won’t get in the way of our fun time together, Via.”
“Right… probably…” The girl muttered, biting into her cereal.
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“So … what’s Loo Loo Land?” Moxxie heard Iruma ask as they drove to the mansion home of Prince Stolas. Not an uncommon occurrence due to his bosses rather unorthodox relationship to the goetia, but strange for all of them, minus Loona of course, to be called for this, given it was a little outside their usual practice.
“Oh it’s the best and funnest place in all of hell little tot! An amusem*nt park for all families!” Millie explained. “My parents took me and my sibs to it whenever they could swing it money wise, and now we can make those same memories with you!”
“Oh, amusem*nt park. I’ve worked on those a few times.” The child nodded. “They’re the third most dangerous job I could have.”
“Why third?” Moxxie asked.
“First is being with you guys, since death is always certain, just not whose.” Fair enough. “Second is Alastor, since his main job involves me suffering either emotionally or physically.”
“Well prepared to have a double combo of one and three kid, cause today ain’t going to be a breeze.” Blitz grumbled as he took the wheel. “First the asshole demands I f*ck him once a month, now he wants me to spend the day with him!? The nerve of that pompous rich bitch!”
“... So seriously, can I get a definition now about the sugar-”
“Why are you so insistent on that!?”
“You’re the one who told me to look for them when I lived back on earth!” Iruma shouted back.
“Thanks tot ... for remindin me to bust your head in later for teaching my tot that word!” Millie grinned as she held a knife she pressed against the driver’s seat.
“I got the drill, Mill.” Blitz rolled his eyes. “Just know that if under any circ*mstance you see my dick down his beak, it’s not consensual on my part in anyway.”
“Rapist, got it.” The boy nodded FAR too calmly.
“If it wasn’t for the radio demon limiting patient doctor confidentiality, I would try to locate a therapist.” Moxxie sighed.
“No way, they just take a lot of money to talk to you.” Iruma shook his head. “Husk and Loona are MUCH more reliable on that end. The former is in my shoes and the other is my only friend in hell.”
“That’s as good as it’ll probably get for you kid.” Blitz groaned as they arrived in the driveway of the mansion. “Now I don’t know much about Stolas’s kid, but just to be safe, make sure to have all holes covered at all times.”
“Already do that.” The kid nodded.
“Sir, they’re royalty.” Moxxie rolled their eyes. “I’m sure they have more dignity than to..”
“Ooooh Blllitttttzzzzyyyyy!” Spoke up a voice. “I see you’re already in a take charge kind of mood today. I wonder how long you can keep it up.”
His boss sent him a look. “More you say?”
“I shall recant any further compliments till further notice.” Moxxie sighed.
“Daaaad.” A younger voice complained, coming from a smaller, but still quite tall goetia female.
“Yes yes. I know. Let’s get a move on!” The prince clapped his hand as he and the girl entered the back.
Blitz sighed. “Alright folks, buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride.”
“Oh I hope so.” The prince teased in a sultry tone.
“Damn it Stolas, this is not a booty call!l”
“Yes yes, whatever you say, Blitzy.”
“I’m literally going to be sick.” The girl grumbled.
“Oh, I have stuff for that.” Iruma raised his hand as with the extra passengers, the boy was not pressed against the door and the goetia princess. “I got a couple extra pills from the sloth ring I was saving for a rainy day. Don’t know what they do though, none of this stuff is earth regulated …”
The girl rolled her eyes. “I was being figurative..” She stopped when she took a look at the boy, tilting her head curiously in intrigue. “So … you wouldn’t happen to be Iruma Suzuki, would you?” The girl asked.
“Uh, yeah… last time I checked I’m pretty sure I was me.” The boy nodded. “I take it you listened to the radio then?”
“Yeah … I’ve been listening a bit …”
Iruma looked away awkwardly at that. “... Was it … entertaining, I guess?” He asked in confusion.
“It was… eye opening in a couple of ways.” The girl scratched her neck, looking just as awkward. “I’m Octavia … in case you were curious ... if you aren’t ... well … sorry I guess..”
“Nice to … meet you …” The car quickly became filled with an awkward atmosphere entirely, almost suffocating them in silence. “Your… feathers look warm…”
“Oh… uh… thanks.. they are..” Octavia scratched her face, looking like she was blushing a little.
“It’s true, like a warm cuddle.” Stolas tried to cut in the mood, hugging his daughter.
“This day is already too f*cking long.” Blitz muttered.
“So … you like Loo Loo Land?” The boy asked. “I’ve never really been around to hang out at an amusem*nt park other than repair work, or substituting when the mascot passed out from heatstroke.”
“It’s more like a shameless knockoff of Lucifer’s more successful Lu Lu World.” The girl responded with much more energy in her voice.
“So it’s being run by greedy and desperate people wanting to make quick money?” Iruma asked with tilted head
“It’s the Greed Ring. They’re not exactly subtle about it.” Octavia chuckled.
“Maybe they switched things, cause I saw plenty of greedy people in the sloth ring.” Iruma smirked.
“Nah, the people in sloth are just too lazy to work for their money.”
“If sinners could leave Pride, my parents would probably find that place paradise.” He chuckled.
“My mom would probably call it paradise if she wasn’t so stuck up to ‘lower’ herself to another ring.”
“Awww, she’s making a friend.” Stolas chuckled.
“... While insulting your wife.” Moxxie pointed out.
“Priorities.”
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Millie smiled as she heard the screams in the distance. “Ah … the memories.” So much fun to be had.
“…. This someone looks worse than how it was described.” Her little tot winced as they led their group throughout the park. “At least on earth they pretend to have safety regulations.”
“We’re here Via! Doesn’t it just fill you with glee!” The rich birdman shared her excitement as he held his own tot by the hand.
“I’m filled with everything except.” The rich girl moaned.
“Heya kiddos!” Shouted the Loo Loo apple. “Welcome to Loo Loo Land! We hope you enjoy our technically legal and unsueable activities!”
“So you’re proud to be Mammon’s little puppet for a shameless knock off of the far more successful Lu Lu world?” The princess grinned with a smirk.
“Ahhh..”
“This place reeks of corporate shame.”
“No, I think that’s just the barf from the carnival food.” Iruma pointed to the imps that were throwing up what was supposed to be Carmel apples. “I have experienced some hell food here and there, which really begs the question what the heck they did to the caramel to make even a normal apple inedible. At that point it would take more effort to MAKE it bad.”
“It’s hell kid. We’ve perfected the art of making life worse for everyone.” Blitz argued. “Now listen hear bird brain, don’t you even think about screwing me in the parking lot, you hired bodyguards, you got bodyguards, that’s it.”
“Of course Blitzy, I trust you to keep us safe and sound, with that strong body of yours.” The bird man stroked her boss’s horn suggestively. “Now if you excuse me, I’m going to walk ahead into this clear area with clearly no desperate and greedy demons that would want to exploit me in any way.”
“Of f*cking course you are.” Blitz rolled his eyes. “Okay M and M, I’m on bird duty. You two spend time with the kid.”
“Shouldn't we help protect-” Iruma paused, grabbing Octavia’s hand and pulling her a tad to the left … before a stray wheel from a roller coaster flew where her head was. “... Protect them?”
“Trust me kid, there’s nothing more dangerous in this park than my dick.”
“If by dangerous you mean pathetic.” Octavia muttered.
“Watch it.” Blitz growled. “And if I don’t indulge mister high and mighty today he’ll likely bring out the bear traps the next full moon.”
“And I’m gonna be traumatized.” The daughter grumbled as she walked away.
“... Yeah, that’s gotta suck.” Iruma nodded.
“You heard the boss man, boys, mandatory family day mission!” Millie cheered as she grabbed her two favorite people by the arms and took deep into the heart of the
“... So should we go on the unstable and deadly rides first, play the unwinnable rigged games, or eat the inedible and hospital inducing food?” The tot questioned.
“Now tot, it doesn’t matter how deadly a ride is or how rigged the games are, what matters is riffing and playing those things with the people you care about.”
“I hate to be a Debbie downer Millie, but most of these rides are on the deadly side.” Moxxie pointed out to a ride called the undertaker, which rose you high before plunging you into a deep pit of fire.
“Moxxie, that’s perfect! We’re going on that one first!” She grabbed their hands and got to the front of the line.
“Danger sense tingling, can’t escape iron grip!” The tot tried to fight back as she pulled them forward.
“Just brace for the flames Iruma, that’s all we can do!” Moxxie cried as they were strapped into the machine.
“Relax boys. A little fire never hurt anyone.”
“It does!” Iruma shouted. “It’s hurt me a lot before!”
“Which is why we gotta fix that.” She ruffled his head. “And get you to see that a little danger can be fun.”
“It’s NEVER been fun!”
“Not with that attitude.” She grinned as the ride rose higher and higher … before it began falling. “WOOOOOHHH!!”
“Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!” Moxxie screamed.
“I regret not eating more before my eventual deeaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatttttthhhhhhhh!” Her tot screamed as they were plunged into the fun fiery pit.
They eventually drove out back to their own spot on the machine. “... AGAIN!” She shouted.
“Blaaaaasaasgggyhhh!” The two boys threw up, covering the robotic dinosaur and family below them with barf.
“Oh sweet dirty greed air. I won’t take you for granted ever again.” Iruma gasped. “I threw up food … what’s wrong with me …”
“That’s what we call liquid excitement leaking out of your body.” Millie patted him on the back.
“Or the body’s natural response to G-force unprepared.” Moxxie gasped. “Thank Satan it’s at least over.”
“Looks like the Barf got on the release lock controls.” The ride operator shrugged. “Guess you folks will be riding until we get it fixed.”
“... No no no no-” Iruma struggled, before the machine began rising again. “AAAAAHHHHH!!!”
“Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!” This was so much fun. Definitely a day to put in the scrap book.
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Stolas watched as Blitzy shot another imp dead. “Always going for the kill … so rough aren’t you?” He smirked. Spending the day with Via, getting away from Stella, AND getting some one on one time with his impish lover? This was clearly the smartest plan he’s ever come up with.
“Stolas, what did I JUST say about being bodyguards only?” The man questioned with a passionate glare.
“You are guarding my body … in all the right ways.” Stolas smirked, tracing a finger along the imp’s back.
“Can you use one of those bullets on me?” Octavia grumbled as she forced her cap downwards to cover her face. “I feel like that’s a more pleasant experience than watching you two flirt.”
“Hey, I’m not a day hooker, there’s no flirting on my end.” Blitzy frowned as a imp woman with a baby stared with judgemental eyes. “Hey, I said I wasn’t one. f*ck off, you shrewd prude.” Always so bold and forward. Something Stolas both envied and admired.
“Come now, let’s not get too negative here. Why don’t we see one of those clown shows? Blitzy, wouldn’t that be quite a blast from the past?”
“... You could literally have not killed my mood any quicker.” He stated in a harsh tone.
“Then we’ll pick it right up right away! Come Octavia, it starts in less than a minute.”
“Wait, by clown show, you don’t mean that freaky stretchy glitchy robot, do you?” His daughter winced.
“Of course, I remember the tears of joy you had when you watched him.” So many fond memories playing within his head.
“Wait a minute, it’s still … no ,.. no it’s still f*cking here!?” Blitzy grumbled as they wanted the circus tent. “Why the f*ck is this sex bot still in commission!?”
“Hey ki-ki-kids! It’s your lovable bot funded by the circus cause he keeps maki-ki-king you smile, The robotic Fizzoroli!” The adorable clown shouted out, as the crowd cheered.
“I hate that f*cking clown.” Both Octavia and Blitzy grumbled at the same time.
“I-I-I hope you’re all lovin coming down to Loo Loo land, spelled with two oo’s to avoid copyright from the big L himself!”
“It’s incredible how shameless they are.” His daughter noted.
“Mammon has no definition of shame.” Blitz rolled his eyes.
“Le-le-lets start off with everyone’s favorite Loo Loo Land song!” Oooh, this was always a nice jingle. “Loo Loo Land, Loo Loo Land. Everybody sing along with the Loo Loo band.” They clapped along with the animatronics. “Every boy, every girl, Every woman, every man.” The machine went around the audience, clapping with the children and adults. “Loves Loo Loo Land!”
“Pom-pom-pom.” The band clapped.
“Loo Loo Land,, Loo Loo Land! Everything is beautiful in Loo Loo Land!” The robot stretched its arms out to the crowd and gathered a group of young imp children. “Ugly children holding hands!In Loo Loo Land!!”
“I count fifty fire hazard in that one robot alone.” Octavia muttered. “And I know they don’t wash it for sh*t.”
“Everybody's friendly, And nobody is mean.”
“In hell? Ha.” Blitz scoffed.
“No copyright infringements ever seen!” It burnt down a pile of papers.
“Would Lucifer even bother to sue Mamon?” Octavia muttered. “The man doesn’t really do much nowadays.”
The lights on the stage as the robot gained an angelic appearance. “So many times out there.”
“Out there.”
“I’ve seen a happy pair.”
“A happy pair.”
“Hanging at a magical, fantastic place, Called Loo Loo Land!”
“That didn’t even go with the rest of the songs rythem!” Blitzy shouted.
“Sing along with the Loo Loo band!” The robot shot out fireworks as the finale began to play out. “Every boy, every girl, Every woman, every man!Loves Loo Loo Land!
Stolas clapped giddily. “Wasn’t that exciting everyone?”
“… You’re not even paying attention to a f*cking thing I’ve been saying all day have you?” His daughter looked at him with a glare.. before it melted into tears. “Of course not.. why the f*ck would you listen when you have you private dick to suck on.”
“Via..” Stolas was taken back. “What’s wrong-“
“Hey, I resent being called a private dick!”
“Well go ahead and have fun with him!” She shouted, running off. “Don’t mind me!”
“Via, come back!” He ran after her. He thought if he brought her back to happier times it would make things better … What went wrong?
“I got her big man-“
“Ooohooohoobok, is that Blitzo my sensors are spotting back there!?”
“Oh not now you overhyped sex toy!” Stolas would question what this was about later, his little Starfire came first.
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Blitz glared at the machine. “So, let me guess, you somehow got built with the same soul as the dick you came from?”
“Don-don’t know what the f*ck you’re talking about Blitzo! I-I-I just remember you from my memory backs five years ago back whe-when-when you kept making the crowd fall asleep with your lazy jokes!” The second most annoying Fizzorollie he’s ever met laughed.
“The O is silent now, ass muncher.”
“J-Just like your audience! Although it looks like you’ve-you’ve moved on to making them cry and run away! Br-Bravo Blitzy, you’ve proven that there is a lower you can go than rock bottom!”
“At least I know I make more money then whatever the cheep f*ckers that hired you are offering to be a copy of an overrated jester, cause it clearly aint enough if a thing like you’s in HERE of all places!” He shouted.
“O-oh-oh yeah! At least here I-I can say that everyone loooves me.. can you say the same thing.. BLITZO!?!?”
“No, but I’m really good at killing people, like you!” He shot his round at the noodlely prostitute. “Daaannnce bitch!” He shot over and over as the robot bastard spun around in a circle.
They returned with a kick that sent Blitz flying … “Get your inconvenient torches here!” Oh great, just what he needed, fire at a carnival with Fizz. God, if you’re real, stop f*cking him with the past in his ass!
FWOSH
The fires began spreading as Blitz got back on his feat. The man got faaar too used to heat over the years. Seeing movement, he fired a few rounds, hearing the bullets hit metal. Location confirmed, now it was just a matter of brute force. “Fahshahshsha! You think you can destroy me with a couple of bullets!? I’m a mean metal f*cker, and I’ll prove it when I shove your Ammo right back in your ass!”
“Kinky, but I already got enough feathers stuffed in there already.”
“Ooooh, then I’ll just have to make room in your empty heart!” The mechanical f*cker grabbed him by the leg, slamming Blitz into a bunch of walls.
“Can’t!” Smash! “Break!” Smash! “What isn’t!” Smash. “There!!”
“I think I lost five pounds barfing all that food… I didn’t even know I had that much to loose..” He heard the kid from somewhere, it was hard to tell when the world was still spinning.
“My brain is upside down … mommy, I thought you drowned?” That was definitely the bitch voice of Mox.
“There there babbies, Mama milli has you covered.” That woman was way too soft hearted for someone so blood thirsty. “Now, why don’t we calm down and head to the Photo Booth for some nice and relaxing-“ Iruma got out of the way..
Crash
As Blitz was thrown into M and M with large force to make the ground crack. “… Sir.” Mox began. “What exactly is happening right now?”
“Pissed someone off, now he wants me dead.” He gave them the short version.
“That doesn’t narrow it down.”
“And it doesn’t make your dick any bigger, so I guess we’re even!”
“Um … where’s Stolas and Octavia?” Iruma questioned.
“Don’t know, they ran off while I was dealing with-“
“Hahajdhshaban…” That creepy and stretchy f*cker cackled as his body was now ignitng with green flames… the same kind that nearly killed the real fiz. “Don’t-don’t you -know it-it’s rude to f*ck with you enter-entertainment without a good punchline!?!??!”
“How did you manage to piss off an entire line of clown robots!?!” Moxxie shouted.
“Lets just say me and Fizz never got along. Now come on f*cker, let me remind you why I’m the famous killer, Blitz!” He fired off a few rounds that were eaten. “Ah, what a mouth.”
“Not the time to try and flirt with the f*cker trying to kill us Blitz!” Millie shouted as she took out her axe. “Iruma, please get somewhere safe away from the trouble, we can handle one scrappy robot!”
“On it!” The kid ran off.
“Wait!” Blitz shouted before being slammed into a wall. “Damn it Mils, you screwed us over!”
“I’m making sure the tot stays safe, so I’m perfectly okay with that!”
“No, I mean he’s the one carrying all our weapons and ammo!” He shouted. “All I’ve got on hand is one snipper and a pistol!”
“.. Still worth it!” Millie shouted as she was punched in the face with a flaming fist.
“Sir, the next time the prince calls you on the phone, just sleep with him so we don’t get dragged into this mess!” Moxxie called out as he was shoved into a brick wall.
“Hey, he’s the one who said he wanted father daughter time!” Clearly only Blitz knew how to spend time with a child.
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Why did Octavia think this was going to be happy? This was nothing but the man living in his own head, living his own life without her. She didn’t matter. She was just an excuse for a selfish asshole to hang around and flirt with a creepy red walking dild*. That’s how much Octavia’s life was worth now.
All the hugs, all the songs he sang, all the times he said I love you… they were all lies. Lies that an awful man told her and told himself to stop from feeling shame about his true intentions.. and now he was going on with his life without the pretense.. without even acknowledging that she was there until it was convenient.
She wasn’t happy.. and nobody was around to make her happy. The closer she came to feeling better was when she was listening to.. “Okay, maybe I can hide in here and-“ The tent was opened by … Iruma. “Oh …” He stared at her. “Should I um … wait until you’re done or …”
“No.. don’t go… I… I don’t want to be alone..” She begged.
“Okay.” He nodded, slowly moving down next to her. “So … nice hiding spot. Perfect place to avoid the flaming robot clown trying to murder us all.”
“That .. that was my intent..” she tried to muster up a chuckle. She had so many thoughts right now about this kid. He sounded so young on the radio.. and seeing him up close, he looked young too. Tired eyes that somehow convied a tinge of innonce. Worn out from the world around them.. yet still able to move. “I didn’t want to be here.. I begged my dad to not bring me here.. but he didn’t listen… he never wants to listen..”
“I’ve been there before..” Iruma sighed. “I’m not just talking about my parents either. Millie really doesn’t listen to me even though she’s really nice about it. And Blitz.. well when he tells me something to do, I just hope I’ve brought enough bandages.”
“Mm …” She looked down. “… Family’s the worst isn’t it?”
“Yep … they can be.” Iruma sighed. “Mine definitely is.”
“We’re born to make their lives more convenient, we’re born to be their excuse to run away from their problems..”
“Born to do what they don’t want to do …” He sighed. “From food catching, to money making, to playing with your soul for a quick buck or fun. It all just ends up in chaos and pain, doesn’t it?”
“It is..” Octavia cried, hugging her legs. “He promised to always be there for me.. he promised that no matter where he was.. he’d always find me.. to love me no matter what… but he isn’t… he’d rather run off with your bitch of a boss than be with me..” Such a cruel joke.
“… Huh?” He turned to her with confusion. “… He promised you what?”
“It’s stupid, isn’t it?”’ She sniffed. “To believe he’d follow through and keep it.”
“… He said he loved you … and he still hangs around you …” The boy tilted his head. “Is he abusing you? Forcing you to do chores?”
“…No…”
“Does he make you have multiple jobs and make you do the family taxes each year?”
“….No….”
“… I’m sorry, but this is either something that only happens in hell or probably my limited experience… but I think you’re dad’s doing better than most people.”
“… Pardon?” Now she was the confused one.
“I’ve spent my entire life wanting that kind of affection you’re dad’s showing you. I understand him not saying it can be disheartening… but I’ve never felt it. Apparently the only affection I got was from an angel, but she… I never knew she was there.. I never felt her warmly reassure me, I never heard her say she loved me… being silently loved is like not being loved at all.” He looked up. “… The first time I heard the words I love you were after I was sent to hell and forced to work with killers for eternity … but it’s not too late for you. You’re still here, and he’s still here.. and if he’s here to keep saying I love you.. the maybe it’s not a lie.”
“So I should just.. trust it? Trust that he’s going to follow though even all the f*ck ups he’s made?”
“I can’t say your dad isn’t messing up.. cause well, I don’t know what a dad trying at all feels like. I mean in the end it’s supposed to be a guy that would care about your safety and try to make you happy … right?”
“… I guess …”
“I mean, that would be amazing … someone who never hates you …” He had a soft smile. “It would be awesome …” The boy looked like he would cry, but held it in. “Now I’m probably asking for too much… i got lucky enough to gain one friend in hell… like Blitz said, it’s probably the most I can expect.”
If anyone deserved more, it was this boy. Someone who’s words made her feel less alone … someone she’d want to be alone with. “…. Would… would it be awkward if… if we hugged?” She muttered, already feeling embarrassed.
“No.” He said. “Not if you need it.” Octavia reached out … and held him. It felt…. warm. She embraced his smaller body.. and felt an empty void in her chest fill up, months of empty feelings just… vanishing within a snap… and Octavia found herself never wanting to let go. “This… this feels nice.” He smiled. “Your feathers are soft.”
“Thank you …” She chuckled. It felt nice to be complimented like that. She’d never been the touchy feely with anybody before other than her own dad… sharing that side of her with someone else felt..‘right somehow
The sound of a soft chuckle came, as they turned to see multiple imps with knives and guns in hand. “Aah … alright.” Iruma nodded. “On the count of three, we-“ The top of the tent was destroyed, as her dad flew in, gazing at the imps and turning their bodies to stone. “… We feel nothing but fear.” Iruma cried out, his body trembling.
“Via!” Dad shouted. “I’m so sorry, I never meant to hurt you, I should have been paying attention! It’s my fault, I just thought you liked it as a child so it would be fun-“ And he was spiraling into a tremble.
Her dad came for her… a little late.. but he still came for her. “Dad.. dad it’s okay.” She ressured.
“No. No it’s not.” Stolas sighed. “I shouldn’t let my issues with your mother get in the way… I.. I was.. we never actually loved… it.. I’m sorry… I’m sorry I can’t put it in words..”
She gazed into his eyes.. eyes of stress.. anxiousness… maybe.. maybe dad was putting more stress on himself than on her. “It’s alright dad.. I’m.. I’m just glad you’re here.”
“Like I promised you, my darling little Starfire… I’ll never be far away from you when you need me.” He hugged her.
“… Thank you …” Maybe he loved her more than she thought … even if he didn’t say it as much.
“Come now, let’s … oh, hello Iruma.”
She turned to the eyes closed and slightly shivering boy in her hold. “Just don’t look, and you won’t turn to stone, Medusa rules …”
“Pffft. You’re a riot.” Octavia rubbed the kid’s head. She hated this park… but she didn’t hate today.
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“So … I won’t turn to stone if I look him in the eyes?” Iruma asked, now understanding the whole power chain Loona was talking about a little more clearly. These were the people somehow more powerful than demons like Alastor, Vox, and that Velvette lady. Even if they didn’t act like them ... wait, were the people more powerful nicer? His parents were lazy and never did anything, so maybe the weaker the worse … how evil was Iruma to the people he hung around with? He had to reevaluate his entire life now.
“He won’t. It’s a light switch sort of power.” Octavia explained as they walked out of the now burning amusem*nt park that was covered in green flames.
“Ohh, that makes sense.” He nodded … pulling on Octavia’s hand a bit, before the remains of that horrifying up and down ride landed next to her.
“You’re really good at that.” She chuckled.
“Not the first burning down amusem*nt park I’ve been to … although it is the most green.” So this was hellfire … Millie was right, he was feeling singed and he wasn’t even close to it. “So.. could you do that Medusa stare too?”
“Mm?” She looked curious. “Probably, just never been interested in that sort of stuff. I’ve had … other concerns in life.” She turned her head. “I mainly like watching stars and constellations.”
“Really? I do too… though mainly because of this one time when I was five, my map got ripped apart by rabid badgers and I broke my compass falling into poison Ivy, so I had to self teach myself how to use the stars as a map to the nearest hospital.” He recalled. “The bills were worse than the itching.”
“I can bet. If you aren’t rich you’re a money grubber.” The girl chuckled. “I think those are the imps.” She pointed to a few unconscious bodies.
“... Never … again …” Moxxie cried out. “This place … has only nightmares.”
“Agreed…” Blitz coughed as Millie started to get dragged away by a hellcat, which Iruma stopped by holding onto her tail. “But… at least that robot slu*t… got what was coming.. to him..”
“I guess I should probably drag these guys back to the van.” Iruma sighed. He was at least glad this place was burning down ... cause frankly it was dangerous no matter if it was on fire or not. “Nice talking to you Octavia.. it was good.. hanging out.” One of the few peaceful moments he’s had in hell.
“Hey….” Octavia walked up to him. “I’m not sure if you’d be interested.. but there’s this place called stylish occult and they have this taxidermy I’ve been meaning to get my hands on.. would… would it be too much for you to ... come with me?”
“Like … like two friends hanging out?” He had to ask. With Loona, it came a bit out of nowhere. He wasn’t used to people actually liking that he existed.
“Yeah..yeah exactly like that.” The tall girl smiled. “I had fun with you.. and it’d be nice to.. do it again.. with less fire and creepy clowns.”
“With me around, I can’t deny those things might come up again.” Iruma admitted. “But.. yeah.. yeah I would love to hang out.. I mean … if Moxxie and Millie don’t see anything wrong with it.”
“Gaaaaah…” Millie groaned in pain.
“I think that’s a yes.” The girl smiled. “I’ll see you tomorrow, Iruma.” She waved, walking away with her dad.
“I know this sounds rude … but when did you get into taxidermy?” Stolas asked.
“A few years ago I had a passing interest, then when you and mom started yelling more I took it up as a full time hobby.”
“Wow.” Iruma felt himself feeling lighter. “… Two friends … I have two friends …” Why … Why was this possible in hell and not earth?
