Chapter 37

We got another one for you all!

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

Error/Moxxie speaking/speaking/singing

Voices/Text/Flashback/Singing

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Well, that was one headache out of the way.

The bugs were still worse in my opinion.

Moxxie threw the robe and mask in the save box. Stretch their back as a bit of the bones popped. Reach out to grab their laptop to be carried out. Glance at the four Blasters in the room that shrunk to fit in the room. All of them just laying down and chewing on some bones. Pat each of their heads earning a pleased growl to be able to let loose along with the treats. Then vanish.

Might have to look into letting out some magic after that experience. All of them really. It's been a while they destroyed it like that. Sure, fixing stars in space was one thing and took a while. The time has gotta stop an asteroid to not hit them but in a fight it's a different mattered.

Wow they really have changed a lot.

A little chuckle passed their lips as they walked out of the room. Goes to sit down on the couch and grabbed the remote. Put on whatever for background sound as they work on the computer with their phone out.

Sure, they could be doing something else than this. Maybe clean their guns. Play a bit of violin. Explore. Get prepared to make another batch of materials for the shop. Explore. Do some research? Eat some chocolate.

Right now, the imp just wants to chill and relax. Today was busier than it should have been. So, they deserved this.

Sees no messages of sorts the past few hours. It was a bit late when they came back. Striker mentions it'll be late and it's possible to have to stay over again. Millie is probably resting above. Everyone else just doing whatever they made plans. Think for a bit. Should have asked Maria about that plan of hers if anything had changed but it could have gone later.

Then gone to their laptop screen. Some notifications on links they followed, or added on from Flaw. Skim around for a bit on their phone. Stop at a pop-up news feed, along with a picture.

Verosika Pride Tour!

Tickets are still available! Get it or be a loser!

GET IT!

Wasn't Millie and the others going to try to see this? Did recall Millie was talking about ticket prices. Think back but then shrugged. If they were offered the chance to go would say a big no. From the encounters alone with succubus and her flock in the past. The music wasn't their favorite. Good singers are not their kind of genre. Also, they don't want to hear Blitz rant away if they did go to this Tour thing. The others probably had to keep their mouth closed to not say it either.

Did check their phone to see if they put any clues if they were going on that tour. In their Sinstagram account. Check Millie, Loona, and Esme. Possibly the last two. Millie would say something to them first. Glance at Octavia account and then look at the two phones by their side. The one for 'Puppet'.

Maybe they should see about combining these two phones together. Sure, having both in those situations in the past did help. One for Moxxie and one for Puppet. Well, they did just answer their own question. They don't want to answer questions if the others get a hold of it. Wouldn't it make sense besides the past year with the accident reveal from Stolas, and then the other Octavia. It was just too much in their head. Really after Stolas gave IMP the crystal it would have been over and done. In many ways Stolas had no reason to be in touch with IMP.

All that changed of course.

So, many changes. Good. Bad. Some wish never happens but that is what it is. A wish. Can't fix it.

But will see if they can make rats extinct!

A few hours later.

Okay, apparently not allowed to do a full extermination on the rats. As annoying and dangerous as they can be. They do benefit from the Wrath ring in different ways.

Tartar sauce!

A low annoyed hiss as they got off the phone. Maybe they can find a way at least take out half of them. I mean come on the ones here in Pride are like mixes now. So, I could do that. But they do cause chaos to other parts of Pride with the sinners.

Fine, they'll live for now. But they come across them and attack first. They are throwing arms. Or bullets. Whatever they get a hold of first.

RING!

RING!

Pick up their phone. It wasStriker calling them. Along with noticing it also the next day. Time sure goes by fast the answer button. "Hey Rattles how was yesterday?"

"Moxxie can you open the portal." He sounded really, really tied.

"Um sure. You in the guest room."

"Yeah."

In a few seconds open a portal. Striker soon walks through. He looks tired if annoyed. Not at them. Walk to the kitchen to make them a cup of coffee that Moxxie already fixed up. Moxxie puts the laptop down as they walk on over. "What wrong? "

Striker took a long gulp of the coffee as his place it down. Pour himself another. "The two taking a break."

"Huh?" Blink in a bit confusion. "A break? What are you talking about? Who taking a break?"

"Blitz, Stolas." Turn around to look at him. Lean against the counter while holding a cup of coffee. "Some shit went down last night between those two. Feather kid didn't hear anything since she had her ear buds in. I was back outside ready to do some patrols late. Was about to head off when I saw Blitz climbs up into Stolas room."

Will not mention the crap he saw from that bag they pulled out. He knew the two were freaky but that was next level shit. Simple taste his ass!

"I was about to head off but then something happened inside that room. I don't know what was being said between the pair. I was going to leave it at that. Next, thing I know I heard doors being slammed. Blitz just yelling at Stolas. Stolas yelled something back So, I jump on the balcony to follow, catch up." See if they have to intervene if they have to. "I could hear Blitz just yelling. He didn't sound great."

Raw emotions were what they were for sure.

"I hid behind a door when they stopped in the big dining room. They were both suddenly quiet. Stolas then said, 'Maybe we both should have a break.' He apologized. Open a portal before Blitz could say anything and go through. Could hear him yelling outside the mansion."

Moxxie was just wide eye what they are hearing. What in the world were those two arguing about? Heck, they asked Stolas not too long ago if everything was fine. Either was lied to or Stolas version of fine felt true. Then when Blitz would mention something and Millie give them heads up.

"Stolas notice I was there. He said-"

"Are you going to judge me too?"

Striker stared at the back robe of the owl. Sees their head turn slightly to see those tears down their face. He looks like a mess. Step away from the door to lean against it, "Me being judgy? We could be here all-day throwing insults and threats at the other. But to answer your question. No. I do have to tell you both surprised me. To last this long I mean. Unless it'll keep going."

"You're not funny Striker."

"I'm not being funny." Look at the chandelier covered in sheet. "A break. So, you do want to work it out."

"I do but we need some time apart. Apart from me." Head down.

Stare as he shakes his head, "You know what. Probably the smartest thing either of you two done."

"I know pleasantry with me is hard but can you just stop."

"I'm being serious. You two have been so weird these past months. Either it be work, work, or look work. When it not working you two would be banging mostly, partying with drinks, pissing me off on purpose and just on the couch with tv."

"Stalker much."

"It's called seeing shit and being your kids guard." Shook his head with a sigh, "Remember my job.

Stolas tense up. "I wanted to make official."

"What you mean official?" Wave his and around, "Tell everyone you actually are dating a imp. Not hiding it."

"Yes." His eyes were on the floor. "I wanted to well go out. Be proud. Let everyone know we are serious. I wanted Blitz to be my boyfriend. Put a word with it. He started to just laugh. He asked why I had to say such a thing. Then well you heard the rest."

"I didn't hear everything so don't say I did." Look at the sight and shook his head. "I can say this about your Feathers. I may not like you. I may not like what you and your flock stand for. I can go on and on what I think about you in particular."

Yes, the bloody wound gave it away that day along with the hate in their eyes.

"But you're not the coward, pushover like you were before." Glance away at the stunned owl expression. "You should get some sleep. Cry your eyes out for all I care but stay away from the alcohol. Your brat wants to be with you in the morning and don't need you barfing on the ground."

"Um thank you?"

Striker storms off.

"Went outside."

Moxxie rub between their eyes and just groan, "For crumbs sake all because of a few words of miscommunication."

"That seems to be the case with those two." Striker finished the rest of his coffee. "After that gone outside. Blitz was still there with his van. Not leaving so I-"

"So, a break."

"Fuck off unless you're asking for one."

Roll his eyes at the bite of the threat. Lean against the open window. "What happen?"

"I bet you heard. So, don't play dumb."

"I only heard yelling, doors slam, a break and the last stuff the Prince said till he out you outside." Look at Blitz just clutching the wheel tightly, "You two are just pathetic."

"Shut up."

"No, I'm not. I'm not going to lie you both may have fooled everyone else out here. But not fooling me. Hey, got to admit you both almost caught me off guard. Those moments you two were to last." Tap the door a bit, "It could still work."

"He wants to go to the next step."

"You are scared to take the next step."

"I'm not scared."

"Yes, you the fuck are."

"How would you know? Your mister big dick power, swag and get the bitches on their knees for you. You were probably all confident to asked Moxxie out-"

"Moxxie asked me out."

Stop when he was cut off and look at him with slight surprise. "What?"

"You heard me. Also, that shit you said before. Yes, I fooled around but I got my shit together. Moxxie asking me out? I was the one who said yes." Point at himself. "Me. Moxxie was the one to ask me if I wanted to be serious. I said yes immediately and I didn't hold back. Moxxie asked me to not hurt any of you. I said yes to them but he knew. Moxxie asked me if I wanted a break after the shit storm what happen when we got reunited. I said no."

"What are you trying to prove here besides bragging?"

"You would say yes to hang out with Stolas. You would say yes to try out all that kinky shit with Stolas. You would say yes to him on certain stupid shows to watch." Point a sharp digit at him. "I may not like the royal pet. I know we both can't trust each other. You have every right to not listen, hear my opinions. But grow the fuck up. You both know what you get into when agreeing to that deal with the book. Then it went further. Further. Further till you hit a spot. Then I did it again. Now here you are in your van, because you had to what? Talk back? Argued?"

"Shut the fuck up!" Blitz gun out at Striker direction.

Striker stared at him. Not scared. Not phased. 

Stare a little longer as he growled. Look away while he lowered his gun down. "I would fuck shit up."

"No, you're scared." Back away. "We all got some shit that messed. Which I don't have the patience to hear. So, go bring your ass home. Get some sleep."

"Fuck off."

"You first and check on your brat. The princess was talking to her. It sounded like some shit was happening. Also, Blitz. Take damn break for real."

The van drove off.

"Someone had to say something. Those two are doing the same dance like before, just the roles slightly reverse." Striker explained his part while glancing away at Moxxie. "Hell, I was being nice before by telling them to work on their relationship."

Not bring you in it.

That wasn't something the pair wanted to talk about.

"What now?" A little taken back. Sure, it's the Striker side of what they know. Enough details to get an idea.

"Nothing. Moxxie. This is between them not us." Touch their shoulder, "Look I'm fine with the kid wanting to talk to you. She is probably going to learn what will happen. All of them really."

"I hear a but."

"I just asked you just step away if those two are in the same room. No, picking sides. No, asking for opinions. Walk away." Striker looked seriously at him, "You helped before. I can't change that but I do recall how stressed you would get. How all of us would get stressed with these two if they were going to go out or not. I don't want you to loose your fluffy head over it."

"Says the one being a guard."

"Part of the job and makes me alert." Smile broadly.

Stare up at him as they let loose a tired sign. "I thought they were. Actually, we're working on it. They have good moments. Happy. You know?"

A low sigh of their own, "I swear Critter your sweet sides make me want to barf."

"Hope you choke on it."

"There you are." A chuckle passed his lips as he can see Moxxie trying not to smile. "Right now, those two need to be away from the other. Get some space. Clear their heads. Maybe a few heads slaps then those two figure their junk out. Who knows, maybe they can work on just being friends."

"I think today a new record of you being so sweet on your words about them."

"Give me a break Critter. I pick up some junk from you." Doing all this for your sake.

Would have been so easy taking them both down at their weakness. Instead, this route will be a better benefit. Away.

"Good." Poke their chest. "You need a break along with your own mouth."

"Sassy." Ruffle their hair again and earn himself a low hiss to swipe his hand away.

"You're not funny."

"I'm so am."

"Okay comedian want some breakfast while you're here."

Open their mouth.

"That not me."

"Damn taking yourself off the menu." Snicker at the eye roll as he watches them go to the fridge. "Some eggs are fine for me Critter."

"Noted."

Moves away from the counter to give them some rom. Goes to sit down at the table with their coffee. "Hey Critter did you do anything fun last night."

"Eh not really some annoying rat." Look in the fridge. Need to make note of a few little things to get. Grab the carton of eggs.

"Mhmm." I took a sip of their coffee.

"Also, some Earth dorks were trying to make a portal to Hell with science. So, I blew it up."

Spit out his coffee.

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Done!

As you can see there wasn't a breakup but was a break instead. That was always going to happen no matter what between Blitz, Stolas in the story. Just this seems like a good time to be brought over. While things did look good at what could be shown, read but were moments not shown and if you read closely. Many things did get in a way besides their own issues that soon exploded. Stolas was ready but Blitz was still scared, that voice in the back of the head.  *Throws you tissue boxes anyway. *

Striker doesn't like the pair but hey will say it. Along with added tricks to get his way.

Moxxie does in a way need to stay back. They were helping but it really was a stressful time. It doesn't mean they'll be a full own joke. Can only do so much.

That's right Striker. Moxxie was very busy like you. In a different way.

The rats alive for now.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye.