Chapter 18

Another!

Warning: OOC, random craziness, Error past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, killing, dark themes, racism mention, stuff children/teen shouldn't do, profanity, self-harm, suicidal moments, cheating, sexual moments mentioned, violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, guns mention, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, possible musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking

Voices/flashback/Text

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When the pair got back home.

Things were just quiet. It was just a tough month in general. Moxxie let Maria rest while they take care of any business as he watches to see the garden is fine. The machinery below is still doing well, along with the whiskey. Bolt, yes, the disguised Blaster pup, has done well taking care of the property. Along with the one who got paid to keep an eye on it?

Sadly, he had to go back to school next week.

Maria did call the school beforehand to say how they would be missing for a while. Along with talking the seamstresses, gun owner of no availability until he returns back. The school was whatever since Moxxie the one who had to deal with the homework. The other groups take care of what they need to do.

Moxxie beginning to see what Striker meant about dropping out or just skipping.

Which resulted in too many kids screaming. Something about losing a bet, board needs to be fixed. Along with how the teachers were making bullshit lies. Didn't care just asked for all the homework they missed, finished it up and then took whatever test they missed in two weeks. Along with the current stuff as well.

Pass.

Good thing he didn't have to deal with classmates as their focus with sports. At the time the upper grade was dealing with dances. Other clubs to worry about.

The rat club surprisingly been getting popular.

Then he got his after-school activity jobs. Two days working at the seamstress's shop. Two days at the gun shop. Friday is his day off. Only for an hour since he got to his responsibilities at home. Some Saturdays might be called in at one of the two places but it likes to deliver materials.

Like this week for example going into the next two towns to drop some material for another dress shop. The owners know each other. Along with apparently neither of these old ladies' licenses are either revoked or can't use their vehicles at the moment. So, it's up to them who can drive just without no license.

Nobody snitches here.

Well, first I got to ask Madre for the truck. Why not portal? Simple. It'll be weird, along with suspicious. So, halfway driving will portal in the next place. Made it look like it was a mirage if anyone asked questions.

"Hey Madre can I borrow the truck this week? It's to do a package drop off for work."

"Clothes or guns?"

"Clothes. It's going to be two towns over?" Chopped some vegetables while Maria was working on the meat. "Can check to see what they have too while I'm there."

Maria thinks it over. She been keeping a close eye on him lately ever since they left Striker home. It wasn't overwhelming but she was just concerned about these small thoughts. Shouldn't be since if Moxxie were in trouble well the one trying to do anything a goner. Yet, you may never know with Moxxie inexperience situation. "Alright I should be done with it. But no staying to long over there okay."

"Thanks Madre."

The week passed normally at school ignoring and dodging bullies. Rats one day took over the kitchen so no food at the cafeteria for a while. A rat professional came over to talk to the class along with helping out.

After that it was time to head out.

Moxxie used a portal to get over to the other side of town. But it made it look like he did walk over with a group coming into town. I came here a couple of times with Madre to shop and stuff buts it's been a while.

Found the craft store where he would deliver the supplies. Talk with the owner who was pleased with the packages. All right it was over and down. He checks then checks what they have around the store. It wasn't the best but wasn't the worst either. Do need a couple of the colors and can look over the fabric. Look things over and barely paid attention as the older woman looking at his direction giggling.

They found it adorable how someone interested in sewing and crafting. Their friends were right about their little helper. The seriousness on their face behind the glasses. A bit small looking for a male. Even mistaken him for a female who just dyed the hair. But the horns were the main giveaway. Don't see that in many Wrath Imps who are interested in this stuff besides sewing to do patch work or alteration. Either way I didn't mind. Plus, we're shopping so it's a bonus!

Moxxie was in there for thirty minutes till he was finally ready to make his purchase. Goes up to the counter and very confused about the older imp woman giggles.

"Here you go."

"Thanks." Got his change, and heads out the shop.

He has some time left so he can just look around. Goes two random stores and then another one that looks kind of like a beauty shop of sorts. He saw some hooves padding and went to check them out. He looks them over not all that impressed. At least give them an idea or too. Goes into the next aisle.

"Dammit why are they so expensive?"

He sees a male imp with white hair in a small ponytail and has a short side bang. Nice size white and black horns. Seems to be a teenager and bit taller than Moxxie by a few inches. Or could be cowboy boots.

"What you looking at shrimp?" They snapped at him and could see the imp had a splash of white over the eye. Could mistake it for a scar or crescent moon.

"You?" Who else? No one else on the aisle.

"Great a smart ass. Anything else to sa-Hey! Are you really walking away?"

Stop before going over to the next aisle. Glance back at them confused.

"It's rude to walk off."

"I don't care. I don't know you. Bye." Glance at the packages they were holding. "You should start cheap or maybe something average."

"What?" He narrowed his eyes at him.

"You ever had your hair dyed that color before." Moxxie pointed at the box they were holding.

"What it to you?" They seem a bit defensive.

"Yes or no question."

"Let's say I said no." Their arms crossed and look over them with a critical look.

"Then start with something in the between. Cheap won't hold on as long. But you can at least see if you like the color or not. But be careful since some can damage your hair if you never use the product. Some alright. Some not. If you like it then go expensive or get someone to color it at a saloon."

"How you know this?"

"Help someone in the past." Look Moxxie, well Error, and help a few of the Charas change their hair colors before. Not like they can just walk over to another AU besides the few like Chaos. So, well he 'borrowed' some hair dye. It took a lot of time and patience. Lot of fake hair destroyed to be practice on. But it was worth it with their happy expressions.

"You alright there?"

Moxxie snap out the gaze before they can touch them. "Peachy."

"You're weird one."

"Heard worse brat."

"Excuse me! I'm practically taller than you. I can be older too."

"Everyone can be brat? So, what your point?"

They stared and laughed. "You got guts. Alright weirdo want to pick since you're so much better than me."

"Didn't say better." Start to walk off but heard then rush over. Move their arm away before they can grab them.

"Hey, hey hold on! Just another opinion is all."

Look over the stuff at the stuff of possible products to buy. Think it over to let out a mental sigh. Pick up one box at a time till he finds some decent he can test on. Tell them a few tips to not always trust the picture on the box. Since their hair is longer, you will need to buy two for full coverage. Get better brushes instead of the ones in the box. Then their hair type needs to be thought over as well. So, he put alright ones for now to let them use for prep work.

"Should see about finding someone professional. Unless you know someone who can do hair. Maybe with other wider options. This should work for now."

"Sweet." Look back at them. "Be easy to work with?"

"Know anyone who done this stuff?"

"My sis can go along with my buddies. Already know I'm working on it." Look back at them with a grin. "Thanks, by the way shorty."

"Whatever Scar."

"SCAR?!

Felt their arm get grabbed.

"Hey! I'm not some- "

SCREECH!

Sallie twitched while the owner was shaking back and forth. Moxxie in the other corner eating some chocolate that was over the counter.

All right. Note to self. Don't grab anyone like that unless you know your own ears won't be torn off. Sure, could have roped them down. Got into their own share of sights but when you're thrown into a pile of wigs. Yeah, their pride may have been hit a bit. "You better there short- "

SCREECH!

Great dealing with a short stuff who has a personality disorder with an animal! Millie is missing out on lots of fun here.

20 minutes later.

"NOW STAY OUT!"

"YOUR SHOP SUCK ANYWAY!" Sallie yelled at the employee. Let out a huffed. Glance at the shorter imp rubbing their head like they had a headache. "Nice going won't be able to come here for months."

"Just wear your new disguise." Moxxie grumble as he shook their heads a bit.

Try to make a remark but got nothing. Well, there's not totally wrong there. But I can't let them do that. "I will and if I get in trouble throwing you under the bridge."

"There no bridge around here."

"Not a literal one! Are you stupid?"

"I can be dense."

Just stare at them for a long time. "How the fuck you survive out here?"

"Good question." Glance at "Well, see yeah."

"Where you think you're going?" Then suddenly a bottle was tossed to them. My eyes widened to see it was a decent color protection shampoo. Didn't buy this one. Did they sneak this out?

"Home. Should start that either at night or non-school day. If you don't have school." Starts to walk off to get to the truck.

"Hey Hocus Pocus eyes!"

Well, that's a new one. Glance back at the imp. They seem a little grumpy as they look away.

"Thanks. I mean it. I'm, new with trying this stuff."

Moxxie stare at them for a bit. Not expecting that. "Better get going Scar."

"Go, before I shove you in a mud pit."

"Mud good too."

"So, have a good time." Maria asked Moxxie as he sits down with her on the couch. They go chocolate, popcorn and their own favorite drinks.

"I'm not setting foot in a beauty shop again."

"I will not ask for today sake." Watch them rolled their eyes at her. She nudges him. "Enough of that you hear me."

"Yeah. Yeah."

Maria smirks as she hears him grumble. But inside was a bit pleased her son may have actually met someone that may be a friend. Or an acquaintance as he put it. "Anyway, what's this called again?"

Moxxie open a portal to see a stage. "It's called Phantom of the Opera."

"Wasn't that a book you were reading?" She can't believe she is actually watching a play. Just strange. Then again, she is watching human plays from Earth. So, yeah strangeness left the building long time ago. I found them alright and like certain beats to music.

"Yep. One with this title. Then other called Phantom." Got to say they actually enjoyed them. The two were very different, even the musical was different in its own way.

"Well, no spoilers for me."

They play starts and it was over.

"I'm saying it now. Humans are weird but I kiss that Phantom."

"Madre, I don't want to hear that."

"Come now. You would too. You like. They wear a mask. Their genius. You're a genius-"

"Are you trying to ship me with a fictional character?"

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Done!

Moxxie, Error you are shipped with many characters.

Got to meet Sallie! A different approach indeed. As you can see Moxxie in this verse still the Moxxie in the other book. Just really close off how I wanted them to be besides with a select few.

Sallie new look tricked the shop worker when she visited again. LOL

Anything questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye