{ Chapter 9: Danika's First Pool Party }
Danika sighs as she walks across the street. Today was another crazy day for her. She had to deal with some angels called "C.H.E.R.U.B" that attempt to get that old man that committed a crime to live while her and her crew attempt to lure him to his death. So far, it worked kinda well and shockingly got to reunite their client and the old man that died as they're partners in crime. She even had to ignore those angels that attempt to get her on their side when she can make her own path without anyone telling her what to do. Plus, she finds them annoying and was relieved that her cover being a human wasn't found out.
Pulling out her phone, she looks into the Sinstagram she signed in on and she drools at the sight of the pictures of the food. She heard that they serve best food and treats in all of Hell. It's taking place to the Ring of Gluttony that she learned in her phone. She could see how much those demons enjoyed the food in Gluttony and sees some a little fat after a good meal. Seeing that made her hungry already as she made it to the place called Elevator 666 that Stolas told her about. And she was amazed at the sight and she gets inside.
The elevator is a structure of unknown size that facilitates the transportation of demons from one ring of hell to another. The structure is constructed with a golden aesthetic throughout, with the entire structure seemingly being maintained to a high standard, with no evidence of damage or decay.
Transportation is arranged by the presence of oversized elevators. The arrival and departure of these lifts are announced by a public intercom system, with digital displays located throughout the elevator structure displaying the arrival and departure time of the aforementioned elevators. Each displayed location on the displays are colour coded with the corresponding ring of hell that is the intended destination.
Each individual elevator is a large space with an array of standing spaces and lounge-style chairs, allowing passengers to sit and rest while in transit.
Damari stands next to some demons in front of a giant golden door, waiting for her transportation to arrive while holding her spider web purple coffin backpack. Suddenly, a woman's voice can be heard around the place.
"Elevator 666, departing for Gluttony in five minutes!" she announced.
The doors opened for them to go inside. Danika looks around in awe and finds a seat and sits down as the elevator takes her to a Gluttony Ring.
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As soon as she's out of the elevator 666, Danika was speechless.
"Whoa..."
The Gluttony Ring has uniquely shaped buildings within a large, lush green forest with a constant green fog moving throughout. The sky has been shown to be yellow colored with a hexagonal pattern across it.
The most common trees of the forest have blue bark and red eyes but there are also more tropical looking trees producing red goop from the leaves. Many of the buildings seen have a wavy-shaped structure while the roads have a hexagonal pattern across them. The ring's skies and buildings have hexagonal shapes arranged in patterns seen in beehives and honeycomb.
Danika spots a certain place that made her eyes sparkly. She heads to the area that sell good amount of foods and drinks she wants to try as she goes into a forest to a main shopping area where she can see people walking out of different stores that sells foods and drinks. Without wasting time, she starts heading inside as she goes to the chocolate store. Danika eyed on those moving beetles through the glass and the imp coworker notices her and greets.
"Hello! Want to try one?"
Nodding quick, the coworker grabs one of the beetles and hands it to her. Danika eyes it for a moment before taking a bite out of its head. She chews it and her eyes widens, liking the taste.
"Mmm! What's this?"
"They're Cocoa Beetles from Zanzibar." the imp coworker explained.
Swallowing it and finishing up the cocoa beetle, Danika points to the boxes full of the cocoa beetles.
"I'll take 'em!"
A sound of the cashier register showed that she paid them as she happily walk out of the store and begins her other shopping trip as she bought every food and drink she sets her eyes on like...
Banana Slugs
Ghoul Juice
Danika even visited the restaurant called Harryhausen where they sell sushi. She met an octopus demon chef and he served her the best dishes he made since it's her first time. She bought a good pack of those delicious foods: eyeball sushis, a bowl full of eyeballs soup, and tentacle sushis.
She was having a good time of her life as she was in the candy store looking at all the best looking sweets when she bumped into a familiar muscular grey Hellhound.
"Oh, it's you! Vortex!" Danika said in surprise.
"Oh, hey, Danika! Good to see you again." Vortex greeted back. "How you've been?"
"I've been doing good. Just out shopping. I heard this ring has good amount of food you could die for." she said.
"Oho, yeah! The best. Say, why don't you join my party? I was just buying these sweets to bring in." he said, pointing to the bag full of candies.
"Really? I've never been into a party before." she said.
"Don't worry. It will be the best. We're having a pool party. You got your own swimsuit by the chance?" he said.
"Uh... no, not really."
"Well, you're in luck!"
Before she knew it, Vortex leads Danika into a clothing shop after buying the candies. Clothes and swimsuits are color-coded. Danika looks around in awe.
"You're going to love my girlfriend, Beezlebub." Vortex said, digging through the clothes while doing a quick measure on Danika.
"Who's Beezlebub?" Danika asked.
"She's a Queen Bee of Gluttony. A highly extroverted and energetic party girl you'd ever want to hang out with. With her lively attitude, she keeps a bright environment for her guests, allowing them to heavily indulge in food and alcohol. But she always makes sure to care for the wellbeing if things get too far." he explained, skimming through the hanging swimsuits.
"She sounds nice." she said.
"Oh, she is. I guarantee that by the end of the night, you'll be good friends with her."
Vortex then throws her a red Holipick off shoulder one piece, tummy control, vintage ruffle swimsuit that matches her red ribbon.
Danika stares at the swimsuit, speechless.
An Audi drives through traffic. Danika, in a red swimsuit, sits in the front seat next to Vortex who's driving.
"Thank you for driving me." she said, glancing at the bags full of food. "And for keeping my goodies safe."
"No problem. I owe you for saving me once again from the police officers." he said, smiling.
Later, they made to the mansion full of palm trees.
"Oh, my gosh. It's beautiful." Danika said.
"It's spectacular. Wait till you see what's inside." Vortex smirked.
They drive up to the front of the mansion to the garage as he parked inside before turning off the engine. Danika and Vortex walked out of the car as Vortex grabs her bags full of food before she could.
"You don't have to do that." she said.
"I want to. Plus, I better keep these goods safe in the fridge. You'll get them back after the party." he assured her.
"Okay. Thanks again."
As soon as they made it to ther door, Danika stops and stares at it.
"Everything okay, Danika?" he asked with concern.
"I'm just... nervous. I've never been into a party before nor invited." she said.
"Nervous, huh? Don't worry. Just take a deep breath..." Vortex assured before he and Danika took a deep breath. "...and in you go!"
They enter the building and the room is full of big partying demons and hellhounds with the music playing. They walk through the crowd towards the outdoor where they can see a pool along with a bar and a dj music playing.
"Hey, yo!! Meet the newbie!" he called out before howling.
Everyone howled back loudly before they went back to partying. Danika was speechless.
"Wow...."
"Come on, let's get crazy!" he urged her before heading into the crowd.
Danika finds herself near the dancing Hellhounds as everyone are doing their thing like busting some crazy moves, showing off their things, loving the beat, swimming with others while doing the moves, and dancing with others. She finds herself a bit overwhelmed as she watches them, not knowing what to do.
Vortex is having a great time and spies Danika standing by herself. He decides to lasso her onto the dance. Danika is confused and scared on what he was doing. Vortex is undeterred and begins "reeling" her in. This made her giggle a bit, seeing where this is going. Vortex sees that and grins, nodding at her to get in here. Danika gives into his enthusiasm and reluctantly hops her way onto him with the rest of the dancing demons. She then starts doing her moves, making him and others cheer.
"WOO!" Vortex howled.
"Woo-hoo! Woo-hoo!"
Just then, a female voice was echoed causing everyone to stop and get excited.
"Whattup, bitches?! How're ya'll doing?! You having the fucking time of your life?!"
Everyone cheered in response.
"Hell, yeah! Let's do this!!"
Danika looks up at a figure that was flying down and landing on a balcony of the mansion to look down at the crowd as the music starts playing. Vortex bumps her shoulder with a smile, telling her the best part is about to come. The figure then reveals a tall and foxlike demon with shapely hips and insect-like features - such as two pairs of arms, a pair of antennae attached to her ears, and a small pair of insect wings which are light yellow with pink outlines. Her long hair and tail appears to be made out of lava lamp fluid colored in bright pink, aqua-blue and orange, with her waist also resembling a lava lamp. Atop of her head is a pink, black and white tuft which resembles a small, flame-like crown.
Her fur is light yellow with dark fuchsia stripes and small markings located on her ears, the sides of her face, and between her eyes respectively, with white from her upper torso up to her muzzle with a small black nose. She also has a dark fuchsia stripe on her head that opens up into a third eye when she enters her full demon form.
Her eyes have very pale yellow sclera and hot-pink pupils, as well as faded light maroon upper eyelids and thick eyelashes with two protruding that resemble antennae. She also has black, dripping-like markings from her eyes, and over her four arms and digitigrade legs, resembling fingerless gloves and thigh-high stockings.
She wears a black choker around her neck, a low-cut black bra under a small, off-the-shoulder pink crop-top with lighter markings below the heart-shaped cutout, and a set of light pink shorts with the trim being the same color as her top.
That demon is Queen Bee aka Beezlebub as Danika stares at her in awe. Beezlebub then starts singing and dancing as her lava lamp hair flips up and down to the beat.
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I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
She stomps her feet on the ground to make a drum beat.
Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
All the Hellborns look up at Beezlebub with excitement while one male Hellhound holding a cup raise his eyebrow. Beezlebub encourages everyone to start dancing as they did.
We're gonna die young
We're gonna die young
Beezlebub notices Danika and wraps her arm around her shoulders, making her smile.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
She then nods to Danika to sing, who looks surprised and starts vocalizing. This made Vortex smile with proud.
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young
Danika runs past the crowd and stands on stop of the table and dances.
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young
Danika then jumps off and Beezlebub catches her, looking impressed with her talent as they face each other before Beezlebub sings again.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
Beezlebub did her amazing dance moves while flying and summoning sweets and drinks to the Hellborns.
Young hearts, out our minds
Runnin' till we outta time
Wild childs, lookin' good
Livin' hard just like we should
Beezlebub comes in between the twin Hellhounds and wraps her arms around them for a second before moving to a Hellhound Poodle who spins her fluffy hair around. She then leans her elbows against the bar table where the Hellhound couple are sitting with their drinks in hand before moving away.
Don't care whose watching when we tearing it up (you know)
That magic that we got nobody can touch (for sure)
Beezlebub turns back to Danika and grabs her hands and pulls her into a dance before flying away.
Looking for some trouble tonight (yeah)
Take my hand, I'll show you the wild side
Danika laughs heartedly as Beezlebub grabs an imp by the hand and spins him around for a bit. She flies in the middle where the crowd circle was made for her and grabs a rose from the bush and lies down to make her look like she died in a coffin.
Like it's the last night of our lives (uh huh)
We'll keep dancing till we die
Beezlebub flies up to the balcony to face the crowd and dances as everyone gets excited while looking at each other.
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
One of the demon couples wraps their arms around each other and spins around as they look at each other lovingly. Vortex wraps his arm around Danika's shoulders as the two sway to the beat.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
We're gonna die young
We're gonna die young
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young (3x)
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
Young hunks, taking shots
Stripping down to dirty socks
Music up, gettin' hot
Kiss me, give me all you've got
Beezlebub flies over to Vortex and gives him a big kiss to the lips before flying away, leaving him lovestruck with Danika in awe at the cute couple. Beezlebub approaches to the Hellhounds that got a crush on each other, making them blush.
It's pretty obvious that you've got a crush (you know)
That magic in your pants, it's making me blush (for sure)
She then pushes those two together to make them look at each other. Beezlebub shakes her tail and hips as she dances.
Looking for some trouble tonight (yeah)
Take my hand I'll show you the wild side
Like it's the last night of our lives (uh huh)
We'll keep dancing till we die (till we die)
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms,
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
I hear your heart beat to the beat of the drums
Beezlebub then claps to the beat and continues dancing.
Oh, what a shame that you came here with someone
So while you're here in my arms
She then lands by the pool and approaches it.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
Beezlebub signals Danika to vocalize as she did.
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young
Beezlebub sings alongside Danika.
We're gonna die young
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young
We're gonna die young
Beezlebub dips her tail into the pool and splashes a bit. Danika finishes her last vocal while dancing around the pole.
Whoa oh! Whoa oh!
Like we're gonna die young
Beezlebub then spins herself and dips her hair into the pool along with her tail as they get wet before she brought them back up by spinning around with a splash as she finishes her song.
Let's make the most of the night like we're gonna die young
As soon as she finished singing, everyone including Vortex and Danika clapped and cheered for her wonderful performance. Beezlebub then flies back to Vortex and gives him a hug.
"Vortex! You think I did good?"
"Amazing as always!"
"Yeah, I thought a pool party would be great. For social activity. They make it easy to bring everyone together around something they all like, without leaving anyone feeling left out. And improve mood. You know what I mean?" Beezlebub explained.
"Yeah, I do."he nodded.
She then notices Danika and smiles.
"Oh, hey! You're Danika, right?"
"Yep. That's me!" Danika nodded.
"I like to thank you for joining along with the vocal. I wasn't sure if anyone has courage to fling alongside me. So this is the famous owl that saved your life twice? Aren't you adorable?"
"M-Me? Adorable? Nah." Danika laughed, shaking her head.
"No, really. Tex told me all about you. It takes guts to stand up for people."
"Yeah, it does. And thanks. I love your hair! Is it made out of... lava lamp?" Danika complimented.
"Oh! Thank you! Yes, it is!" Beezlebub smiled.
"It's nice to meet you, Beezlebub!"
"Please, call me Bee! You having fun?"
"Actually, yeah. This is the first time I've ever been into this party."
"Well, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Say, ever had a drink?"
"No, only regular ones but not alcohol."
"Gurl, it's your lucky day! Try my very own homemade Beezle Juice made by yours truly!" Bee said, handing her a beehive shaped glass cup with a piece of honeycomb and a lollipop inside along with a stray.
"You'll love it!" she continued.
Staring down at her drink, Danika shrugged and took a sip of it. Her eyes widened in shock at the taste as her mind began to explode galaxy stares. She felt so in love at her first alcoholic drink.
"Wow!! This is so good!" she gasped, taking another sip of her Beezle Juice.
"Drink up all you like, bitch! It's on a house!" Beezlebub cheered. "Come on! Let's dance!"
She then pulled Vortex and Danika into the crowd as all had fun along with doing activities like chicken fight and volleyball game in a pool, chugging contest, etc. Before they knew it, the party is over as Beezlebub guided everyone out and told them to come next time for another best party she'll ever make. Danika stayed put to help clean up the mess to show her appreciation for inviting her to a party, much to Bee and Vortex's surprise.
"You know, that's really nice of you to stay here and help out. You didn't have to." Bee said, picking up the plastic cups.
"Well, it's just to show how much I care." Danika said, tossing away a half eaten pizza into a trash bag.
"Much appreciate it." Vortex said, cleaning the table.
"I like you. I'm guessing you're new." Bee said.
"Guilty!" Danika sheepishly smiled.
"Ah! I thought you taste odd when we first met."
"Taste??" she tilted her head.
"I have Empathic taste, where I can detect everyone's sense of taste within my vicinity and can become energized off it. But I can also pick up on bad vibes from them that are trouble." Bee explained. "Your taste like a Blueberry Cheescake but with also a hint of... black licorice."
"Black Licorice?? They taste horrible." Danika said.
"I know. Don't like it either, but not what you think. You have a sweet and beautiful energy inside you but deep down, you're lonely and depressed. Is that right?"
This made Danika look down.
"Yeah..."
Bee immediately cheered her up by wrapping her arm around her shoulders, making her look up.
"Don't be so down. It's fine. I can tell you really needed a company, and you're pretty cool in my book. You've got spunk. You could use some friends, and you're my new BFF."
"R-Really?? You really want to be my friend?"
"Yeah, bitch! You know how to keep things good and fun and you know how to protect those in need without thinking about yourself. You earned my respect. Plus, I can help you with some hook-up."
"Why... thank you so much!!" Danika hugged Bee, making her smile. "But a hook-up? Who would be attracted by me? I'm not that special."
"Nonsense! Your personality and everything will definitely gets some people to like like you. Like maybe Asmodeus and Fizzarolli." Bee suggested. "I know those guys and you'll love them. Between you and me, but those two have the major hots for each other. They can't stop fucking each other."
"No..." Danika said in shock.
"Yes. Asmodeus and I go way back and he's a good guy to hang out with along with Fizzarolli. If you ever have a chance to meet them, try and get to know them. This is them." Bee said, showing the picture of those two from her phone.
"They look pretty nice." Danika said.
"Oh, they are." Bee agreed.
Suddenly, Danika begins to yawn and looks around to see the mansion is already cleaned up. Bee noticed and smiled softly.
"Tired?"
"Yep."
"I can offer you a ride."
"No, I think I can handle it. I was practicing my magic to teleport back home."
Danika raises her hand and it glows black as she chants her spell.
"Azarath Metrion Zinthos."
Then she creates a black portal. Vortex whistles, impressed with her magic. He then hands her back the bag full of goodies she bought along with some leftovers from the party.
"Thanks, Vortex. And thanks Bee for having me tonight. I enjoyed the party."
"No problem, Dan. You're more than welcome to come over for another party. Oh, and let's trade each other's numbers before you leave." Bee said.
Danika nods and the two along with Vortex trade each other's numbers through their phone before Danika leaves into a portal and waves them goodbye. Later, Danika finds herself in front of a Goetia mansion and walks inside, smiling the whole time. Stolas was reading a book when he hears a door being opened and looks up to see Danika returned home as she heads into a kitchen to place the food, drinks, and sweets into a fridge.
"Danika, you've returned. How was your day going?" Stolas greeted, approaching her before noticing her swimsuit. "And is that a swimsuit?"
"Oh, yeah. My friend got it for me for the pool party I went. And let me tell you, I had a blast." Danika explained, closing the fridge. "And I brought some food along the way. You should try them tomorrow."
Stolas had never seen her smile so bright ever since she was sold to him from her parents. He smiles down at her and gently pats her head, making her look up at him.
"I'm glad that you had fun. You should shower before going to bed."
"Thanks, Dad. Good night."
Danika gives him a hug before walking away to her room as Stolas watches her.
"Good night, my little star."
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