Chapter 83

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Warning: OOC, random craziness, past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, sexual situation, 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

Voices/Text/Flashback

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Stolas cheers very loudly as he bust the door open to his daughter room. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY WONDERFUL DAUGHTER!"

Octavia head staying dunk under the pillow. This was too early for this. Felt weight on the bed. Lift the pillow up to see her father happy expression in his face. Slowly lift herself up as she yawns. "I thought birthday girls get to sleep in."

"They do and it almost 11." He ruffles her hair. "How are you feeling?"

"Sleep in my eye." Let's out another yawn. "How long you have been awake?"

"Not too long." He smiles. It's actually have been hours. Getting the place ready since yesterday, panicking and it was hitting him that his little girl turning 18.

You know the usual.

"Is that food behind your back?" Notice his one hand behind his back.

"Nope." He pulls it out to show a small box wrapped in purple ribbon.

Surprise to see another gift but at the same time shouldn't be. Try to tell him to not get her anything else since she got the tickets, clothes. Again, this is her father. "Dad you shouldn't have."

"Well, I did." Hands her the present. Face brightens up in excitement with his phone out to take pictures.

Shook her head while she tries to not smile. Her father such a dork. A sweet, crazy dork. Look at the present as she takes the ribbon off. Then open the box. Eyes widen at the gift inside.

The stone was round and center on a choker. It was an amethyst stone with specks center around to give it a twinkle. Like little parts of stars were twinkling.

Octavia eyes widen at the necklace. "Woah."

"I would have given it to you later, but I prefer now and being first." What could he say? Besides wanting to spoil his daughter first on her big day.

"Thank you, Dad." Puts it on. Stare at the stone as her thumb trace over it. Really was pretty. Nothing too crazy and fancy. "Where you find this?"

"A bit of cave hunting with some help." He looks please as he watches her marvel over it. "It'll look good on you tonight. Also, the concert."

Octavia puts it on as she very please. "Thanks Dad."

"Yor welcome Via." Gives her a forehead a kiss with his eyes softens. "You should also check your phone."

Glance over at her phone. Curse under her breath as she had it on silence. So, didn't hear notifications and the phone calls. "Shit!"

"I'll see you in the kitchen for lunch." Stolas out the room to give her time to send back messages and replies. Walks down the hallway to another section of the mansion. Everything was set up for the party. The party for when the other Goetias family will arrive later. Everything in order, staff on standby, and security.

That last one hinted very hard by Striker.

Look down on the floor but really his wrist. The cuffs that are place. Not as heavy like before last night. A late knight call from the Sin they will let him have some of magic let loose. Same with the house arrest spell go down. For tonight. Got a message will be discussion this week, along with what felt like an awkward message that must have been a Happy Birthday.

Not going to question it as he doesn't want them to think he is being disrespectful. Then somehow get a worse punishment.

No, thanks!

It does mean a lot for Stolas when he felt a flicker of his magic return. A bit of pressure came out to be attached back.

As Octavia finished with the many calls, texts. Gone down to have a good lunch with her father. Spend a lot of time with him. Talk. Chatter. Pictures he wanted to take with her. She was fine with this along with later what will happen after the 'Goetia Birthday Party'.

Octavia looks at herself in the mirror. Touch her face not caring about the makeup possible smearing. Wore a dark violet formal dress with cape down. There was gold, silver designs on the dress with the cape that you think it was stars. If you were to look closely in the back, it would show a design on the center of her father signina. Lace up gloves. Wore the necklace that her father gifted her that made her eyes bright up compared to the makeup. No, beanie with her hair style up with her crown in the center. Similar looking to the one stitch on her beanie.

Look like the princess she was born to be. Regal. Strong. Higher-up to anyone else. A Goetia.

Deep breath and let it out.

Deal with this for three hours. Three hours. We're they always this boring or was she that distracted until it was birthday time with her fathers and Puppet.

This was the longest three hours ever. How does every eighteen-year-old deal with this in the Goetia? It felt like less of birthday but excuse for everyone to know she of age. She of the family. Shake so many demons' heads that she kind of remembers, never met and wonder why they are sticking their time here. Couldn't tell you really who was like family by blood or guest. Not like she bothered to really meet them besides events.

The announcement, made by King Bael who did indeed come tonight, also mention she truly is the heir of Stolas Goetia. The Goetia family.

Not once in announcement it mentions her Stella name and family of the Marquis. Only as the daughter and heir of Prince Stolas. Doesn't even see them.

At least that less drama, tension not to deal with tonight.

It was a lot of talking with her but also her father. Able to handle the talks but when it starts to irritate her depending on the topic. Excuse herself quickly until she stops by another. Barely time to breathe. Then when you add in many demons asking her hand to dance. Those annoyed her but did it with the eyes on her. Can usually ignore them. Not caring. Heck, she didn't bother to talk with the dance partners.

Octavia also goes to talk with Paimon. Her grandfather. It was tempting to pull her phone out but couldn't to get out this talk. Plus, he was old school so who knows what he will do. So, she talks with him. The questions asking how she was. How were lessons? What she likes? That one surprised her. Really wasn't expecting him to say something outlandish like wedding proposals but nope. Then he just left as he goes to talk to her father.

That was not the talk she was expecting. But would rather keep it like that way for tonight. Always another day could be a switch then it'll be a talk about politics.

It was repeat of that tonight. Talk, dance, talk, maybe able to get quick sip of a drink, talk, and dance. It was like every other Goetia party unless your younger with some fun surprises. Or if your older might bring in different kinds of games and fun.

No, thanks. Will try to skip out as many as possible.

I was finally over.

As everyone left, linger a little longer like Paimon to wish her another Happy Birthday, talk to Stolas soon. King Bael telling them both a goodnight, couldn't wait to see what will be brought to the Goetias. Vassago wishing her a great Birthday and to see her soon. Stolas told the staff to go home for the night; everything can be clean up tomorrow.

Finally!

Octavia looks at her father who nods yes. She grinned as pulled out her phone and text away.

The boring guest are gone!

A portal opens immediately from behind.

"About time." Loona came out first as she walks over to high-five Octavia. "You look ready to fall over."

"I am."

"Hey Birthday girl!" Blitz perks up as he was using the gem to open the portal.

While Octavia, along with Loona, already got their birthday gifts early for the concert. Does want her friend to be over to spend her Birthday with her eating some cake. Doesn't mind that Blitz will be here same with Millie.

"Where your dad?" Blitz looks back at her.

"Went to his office I think I saw Striker there." Octavia watches him ran off to that direction. She snorted. I mean not like she fully blame him. It was also Striker last day to guard her. She wonders if it'll be weird or not. I mean even now never could tell when he was around unless he let her see him. That good on the job.

"How was the party?" Millie asked her with a big smile.

"Over and done."

"I bet." Millie snickered and touched her arm. "Maybe you should go get dress in something comfy."

Octavia nods in agreement to that. "Hey Loona, can you help me get out of this. I think the hairdresser stab the pins all the way to my skull."

"Sure thing. Leave the old lady behind."

"Five years Loona. Five years isn't that old!"

Into the officer where Stolas was at. Blitz was just looking around the place with curiosity, and to check other spots they may have missed. While Striker sitting on the other side of Stolas desk. Eyes lock on him and the money he was putting in the suitcase.

"There." Stolas pushed the suitcase at Striker. "All there. Counted triple. No, poison dust either."

"Aww how sweet of you." Striker scans the money. Close the lid as he looks at them. "So, that was interesting bunch you had."

"I bet you were getting hard at the thought if you can slaughter them."

"It may have crossed my mind or two, but I was being professional." Not be spotted, caught and just do the job. Besides not like he had all the manpower to take every single one of them down.

It just a delightful wish.

"I'm surprise the ex-bitch wasn't here."

"Same but probably will start up something." He does know she, along with Andrealphus called. That as far he knows, and Octavia wants says. Prefer to ask later. Want her to enjoy the rest of the day.

"True that's your problem now." Points at him but then at Blitz too. "Possibly that one too."

"Naw."

"Just saying." Shrugged as he leans back against the chair. "Better get rid of her soon or that brother of hers like that stunt he did in the court room."

The pair tense not really want to remember that day. It was a lot with everything happening. Would have notice how Striker fist clenches up at all with a dark look. Then back too calm. Look back at the case.

When Stolas, Blitz both look back at Striker. The suitcase wasn't there anymore. It just vanishes. Blitz looks around as he scratches his head.

The cowboy just sitting there on the chair. Not surprised as he looks over his nails. .

Blitz point at the spot the case was at. "Where it go?"

"Don't worry about it." Wave it off. "I got the money that's what matters."

"You going to ditch?"

"Now I'm not going to be that rude. Let the birthday girl blow her candle. Then I'll be on my way when." Unless Moxxie wants to stay a little longer. If that's the case will do it.

"Here I was thinking we became buddies."

Snap his fingers and then point it at the two. "No, hits, payments like I agreed on you and your kid. Same with IMP. That how far we are."

Silence between the three of them.

"Soooo remember how I said you not joining IMP."

"Along with other choices of words, threats and flirts being thrown to this day." He rolled his eyes. OF course he remembers. Their reactions on their faces thought he was dead. He enjoyed it besides the mentions they thought Moxxie was in deep denial and the feelings.

"Do you want to come back?"

Striker stare Blitz for a very long time. No, mockery. No, teasing. No, confusion. He doesn't want to admit. He has become close to Blitz again as friends like at work. Him and Stolas not friends but this odd co-worker acquittances that he wants to put a halt on now. This pace was as far as he would like it too to be at. How it was like before when he did join. He took a deep breath as he slowly let it out. "I got to pass Blitz. I got other matters to take care of and work."

Open his mouth.

"Besides, Moxxie you pervert."

"You said it not me. I was being a well-behaved boss offering a job again."

"Well behaved?"

"Shut it, Stolas."

"But." Striker cuts back in and point at him. "If something pops up that involved like those DHORK dumbasses or the cherubs. Call me."

"Deal." That was oddly specific.

"Cherubs?" It clicks suddenly for Stolas as he looks back and forth. "What cherubs?"

"Don't worry about it birdie we haven't seen them for a like a year. Wait how know about them? You weren't even with us yet."

"Moxxie."

"I walk into that one."

A small portal open into the living room. After looking around step out to the living room. Moxxie close the portal behind.

"Mox you're here."

"Hey Mil-Mil." Walk towards her. "Where is she?"

"Should be coming out her room soon with Loona. Went to go get change."

Nods at her. Look around the place of leftover decorations. "The other three?"

"Should be leaving Stolas office soon." Millie looks at them as they tense. Glance over at the direction. "Nothing bad happen as it sounds like. Just talk things offer."

"Those three together being quiet can be dangerous." Earn a snicker from her.

As the pair talk a little longer like how the rest of their day was. How work was today at IMP. Moxxie listen in as Millie explain she used her axe like a golf club. Footsteps can be heard as Loona came in first, follow along Octavia out the gown into her casual outfit.

"You're a little late?" Loona spots Moxxie.

"Just a rodent was in my way."

Loona would make a comment or insult about that. But at this point it would happen to Moxxie. She shrugged as she looks at Millie. "Should we check the cake?"

"Right!" Millie walks out with Loona leaving the pair alone.

"Happy Birthday." Moxxie look up at Octavia. "Madre, Ivy says Happy Birthday. Ivy says come by whenever for a free drink and pastry."

"I will." A little smile.

"Feel older Little Frogmouth?"

"Not really." Arms crossed. "Could you maybe as a little gift change the Little Frogmouth."

"I don't think Big Frogmouth sounds right when you are standing by your father." Tilt their head the groan she let out.

Octavia should have saw that coming. Really, she should have. Maybe should have gone with Loona suggestion asking them the truth about them being Flaw. Instead held it back for another day with Loona, but hey it was worth a shot to see about a different nickname. Still, got another option if it'll be acceptable. "Fine scratch that off I got something else."

"Okay." Not bothered if she asked for something else.

"Can I wear your scarf?"

That was not what Moxxie was expecting to hear at all. Their expression must have really shown it too. "My scarf?"

"Just for a little while."

As far as Octavia can remember. She always wanted to wear their scarf but rarely ever saw them not wear it. Sure, she would play with the end of the scarf. Nuzzle into it. Never wore it by itself. The silence was beginning to worry her. Still, just staring at her with that wide eye shock expression. Was that asking too much?

"Crouch down."

Eyes widen in disbelief as Moxxie took their scarf up. Look so different without it. Smaller if that make sense. A part of them. Then wrap it around her neck. Not tight but loose up.

"This comes back to me once the cake is done." Moxxie tells her with a serious tone.

"Deal!" Octavia smiles big. She goes in too hug Moxxie. "Thank you."

Wrap their arms around her to hug her back. After a few seconds pull back to look up at Octavia. "No, problem."

"Hey Via! Esme on the phone and wants to say hi!" Loona hollered in the kitchen.

"Go on."

Octavia nods and rush off to the kitchen.

The imp stays right there. Not really listening. A little on urge wanting to touch their neck. Felt weight pressed from behind with arms wrapped around their shoulders.

"Can't believe you letting her wear it."

"She asks on her Birthday." Lean against Striker as they felt his arm wrap around them.

"Did she take it off?"

"No, I did." Felt them relax a bit.

"I guess that fine and it is yours." Striker glance at the direction. Able to see enough as Octavia close to Loona on the phone. Look so comfy, happy in it. Stolas, Blitz sneaky in taking pictures of the pair. At the end he at least has a right to take the scarf off Moxxie. Doesn't feel bothered when they do it. Comfortable.

That is what he has in advantage.

Look up at him. "You and the other two talk?"

"Yep. Contract over, got my money and not getting rid of me for a while. Same with my horse."

"He going to be so thrilled and give you the cold shoulder."

"Yeah, yeah got to spoil my horse. Not like you and Maria haven't already."

"Guilty." Stare as he sees Stolas brining out a cake. "How your schedule?"

"Free until my freelancing picks up." Then get back in touch with Butcher. After he gets the number drag out that Doc. Wouldn't be surprised if the hunter makes him go hunt to find him. "Yours?"

"A little busy next week."

"Am I part of it?"

"I guess I can put you in later."

"How thoughtful." Roll his eyes but then look curious and interested. "What are you doing exactly?"

"Nothing to crazy. A little sightseeing. Figure out some work here and there. Stab a bug in the neck till their bones, muscles and flesh tear off slowly, painfully while I rip their disgusting tongue out. You know the usual."

"How I find someone sweet and sadistic like you?"

"I threw a carrot at your face and here we are now."

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Bonus:

"Via where you get that scarf?" Stolas doesn't remember her owning that color scarf. The color did look familiar too. Maybe it was from one of the gifts, but she hasn't even bothered to look at that table of gifts left.

"I asked Mox if I can wear, they're for a while." Octavia tells her father. "A Birthday pass."

"Oh, how thoughtful." Stolas returns a smile back. When his daughter turns away quickly type in his phone of his next Birthday. Ask to wear Moxxie scarf. Look over and see Blitz doing a same thing. "Are you serious."

"Hey, you're not the only one who has been eyeing them-Millie not you!"

"I don't want to hear it." Type in a similar reminder on her phone when her birthday hits. Can't believe never thought it either.

Loona stared at the three as she shook her head. Can't believe them. Already put the reminder down on her phone when she saw Octavia come out with it.

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Done!

Well Octavia had the traditional, royal Birthday how 'fun'. Wasn't focus too long on it like I probably should of but was fine with this pace. Along with okay drag this long enough let get to the birthday! Then got to have a great time afterwords and chill with her family, friends. Yes, she got to wear Moxxie scarf and love every moment of it.

Striker did learn magic from Moxxie remember. Got a special skill in the 'save box' department. There is extra too it that we might see in the future. Also, yes, he all for murdering the creep who dares to go after his 'Aunty'.

Also, a small vote since this is bothering me. Pop in my head. At the beginning was wanting to do it. That it was the plan. Until things went in different routes.

A. Should this just stay a Moxxie/Error x Striker pairing. No, harem.

B. Try to do the harem even if has been a slow pace.

C. Fuck it just get to the point of the harem route.

Plus, hey always the Drabbles route if it comes to that as well.

Any questions?

Until next time.

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