Chapter 113: A Cold Interrogation
One afternoon, at the Goetia Mansion, Stolas, Octavia, Mimmy, and even Barbie are going out today. Stolas is taking Octavia and Mimmy out so the girls can have some fun, and Barbie is going out with the girls from I.M.P. As for Blitz, after learning about what happened with Velma's confession, he felt a little on edge, so Sarge has given him a day off to relax and have time to himself for a couple of days and give Blitz some paperwork after his days off.
"So Blitz, you sure you'll be fine on your own?" Barbie asks.
"I'll be fine, you all don't need to worry." Blitz says, "Sarge also gives me some paperwork so it would keep me busy during my days off."
"Not exactly a day off when you decide to do work related stuff," Stolas says.
"That's true," Blitz says.
"Remind me as to why you have to do it here?" Octavia asks.
Barbie sighs, "Because of a little miscalculation on Randall's part with the crystal, and the little incident involving that job, the entire office was soaked and wet, and practice drenched a lot of important papers. So now he and Velma gotta redo the documents and shit, and Blitz agreed to help from his end.
"Yeah. And the office is closed because of how wet and smelly it is," Mimmy adds.
"That what happens when you open a portal in the middle of the ocean with fish living there," Blitz says.
"No shit," Barbie says, rolling her eyes. "I still can't get the sea salt and fish smell from the clothes I was wearing."
"But still, I'll be alright, you all go have your fun," Blitz says.
"Alright Blitz, but if you need us for anything, you call us, okay," Stolas says.
"Okay. I'll see you all in a while," Blitz says.
Stolas, Octavia, Mimmy, and Barbie leave the Goetia Mansion and head off in different directions to perform their own agenda. However, unknown to them, someone has arrived to see them leaving. The mysterious being smiles a bit devilish because they have an opportunity.
Inside Stolas' study, Blitz is busy writing the paperwork and writing down the taxes and such. He's used to it while helping his brother and cousins from the circus.
Blitz sighs, "There's still a lot for us to get done after the trouble the water damage caused. At least no one was hurt from it, but there were quite a lot of damages," he continues writing down and checking his computer for some new materials, "This will take some time."
He continues taking care of the work he needs to take care of, when a sudden chill and cold air appears in the room.
Blitz stops and wraps his arms around himself, "Brrrr..." and looks around, "Why is it cold all of the sudden?"
Before Blitz has time to process what's happening, the window in the study bursts open, startling the imp to stand up and turn around to see a cold, icy, snowy wind enters the room.
"What's going on?!" Blitz exclaims as he covers his face from the harsh cold.
The study soon starts to get cold and ice begins forming in front of the doors and the windows from both the inside and out. Blitz turns to see the doors have been sealed, so are the windows. Which means, Blitz is unable to escape from the room. Then a powerful wind blows some more, blinding Blitz once more, and this time, something or someone enters the room. Once entering the room, the window the figure enters closes and is sealed from the inside out by the ice.
Blitz continues to have his eyes shield, "What's happening? This can't be normal ice and snow..."
"Well, it certainly was a surprise," A voice says, "I must say, it's surprising that an Imp like yourself was able to win the heart of an Ars Goeita."
Blitz slowly opens his eyes as he unshields himself. He becomes shocked to see a white feathered avian demon with turquoise eyes and beak, and periwinkle hair. Blitz is shocked to see his face, and recognizes the turquoise, navy blue, and white outfit. The Avian standing before him is Andrealphus, Ars Goetia Demon, ranked Marquis, and Stella's brother.
"Who, wha-" Blitz questions, shocked and confused.
The Ice Goetia chuckles and says, "I can tell that you were completely off guard. I just thought of dropping by for a visit. And low and behold, I can meet the Imp that my darling sister has been ranting about and Stolas seems so fond of. Of course, you being the imp who was raised by humans is another detail of yourself."
Blitz frowns, "That doesn't mean you have the right of breaking and entering into someone's home. Now, I suggest you leave, right now."
"Oh don't be like that. A proper introduction is in order. Of course, everyone knows who you are, Blitzo Abercrombie," Andrealphus says.
"Well, I heard about you. You're Andrealphus, a Marquis of the Ars Goetia, and Stella's brother," Blitz says, and becomes a bit bitter when mentioning his relation with Stella.
Andrealphus smirks, "Why do I have a feeling you don't like me or my sister very much."
"Because I don't," Blitz says with a frown on his face, "Especially since your sister was trying to have us killed by an assassin, twice, all because of a silly little affair I had with Stolas, even though they don't like each other." He then crosses his arms, "I have to assume your sister told you a bit about myself."
Andrealphus chuckles, "You are correct. My dear sister has told me quite a bit about you. About how an imp like yourself has been raised by humans instead of your impish kind, and ended up having a relationship with Stolas. Of course, it's been quite the story in Hell," And approaches Blitz.
Blitz begins stepping back as the Goeita approaches. Before he can take another step back, he feels his feet cold and stuck in place. He looks down to see his legs covered in ice, right up to his knees. Blitz struggles to move, but can't break free.
Blitz expresses his shock in his thoughts, "My feet... they're frozen to the floor." Blitz tries to pull his feet free, but the ice is frozen solid that they're stuck.
Blitz turns to Andrealphus in anger, "What do you think you're doing?!"
"Well, I have to keep you still so you won't get scared and run away," Andrealphus says and approaches Blitz without a problem.
Andrealphus then grabs Blitz's left wrist, "And just to be sure you won't protest during the conversation..."
Blitz struggles to get away, but Andrealphus' strong grip and his frozen feet are preventing any attempt. Andrealphus can't help but smirk to see the struggling of the Imp in question, when something on Blitz's finger catches his attention.
"Hmm... What is this?" Andrealphus questions, and brings Blitz's hand closer to object in questions.
Blitz flinches to realize what Andrealphus is referring to, causing him to struggle harder, but unable to escape. And when Andrealphus looks closer, he can see the ring on Blitz's finger.
"Mmm... a unique ring you've got there," Andrealphus says, "And it looks like an Asmodeuan Crystal. Where did you get such a nice piece..."
Blitz blushes and turns his head away in response.
And soon, Andrealphus realizes, "Aaah, I see. Stolas decided to go through with it, didn't he?"
"S-So... So what, it's not any of your business," Blitz says, blushing.
"Sadly, you're mistaken, an Ars Goetia deciding to marry an Imp is my business," Andrealphus says, having a cold tone of voice, "Even if you're a unique case."
The Ice Goetia then walks behind Blitz, grabs his other wrist to have his hand behind his back. Then with strong use of ice magic, he freezes Blitz's hands together and makes the ice freeze further up past waist, and under his chest area. Now, his lower half including the lower areas of his arms are now frozen solid.
"There. I hope you feel nice and cool there. Better get comfortable because I like to have a good and long conversation," Andrealphus says in a mocking tone.
Blitz shouts in anger, "Let go of me! And get out of Stolas' house!"
"Sorry, but you have no right to order me around," Andrealphus says and cuffs's Blitz's chin and forces him to face him, "In fact, you'll be the one taking orders from me, and I suggest you don't try to fight back or I'll be sure you've become a lovely ice sculpture in my home."
Without much of a choice, Blitz sighs and nods his head in response.
"Good. I'm glad to hear you're so willing to cooperate," Andrealphus says, and pats him on the head like he's some kind of pet, which makes Blitz deeply uncomfortable.
"So then, how about you tell me about yourself. I'm quite curious on how an Imp managed to find their way to the living world and being raised by humans," Andrealphus says.
"Well um, it's kind of hard to explain..." Blitz says, uneasy and lowers his head, trying to explain.
But Andrealphus cuffs Blitz's chin once more and has the imp facing him.
"Go on..." Andrealphus says.
Blitz sighs and explains, "Well, I was a baby when it happened, and well, things were confusing. Apparently, my mother and I fell victim to a portal of the Cascade Gateway Disaster during the Extermination and were sucked into the living world."
"The Cascade Gateway Disaster, hmm. Ah, yes. That incident was always a mystery, and caused a large amount of chaos," Andrealphus says.
"I was told about it myself. From what I uh, ended up remembering and what I was told, my mother was able to hide me while she distracted the Exorcists. And that's when my adopted mother found me and was adopted to my family," Blitz explains.
"Quite interesting," Andrealphus says, "It's astonishing to hear that you haven't even got caught by the Angels and us demons."
Blitz says, uneasily, "Um yeah, lucky me. I guess it helps that I was raised in a circus, so we travel a lot. And with the unique performers we are, many assumed that I was in a costume or just had an odd appearance."
"Yes," Andrealphus says, "It is quite fortunate."
"Um yes," Blitz says, "Despite how different I am, my family loved me no matter what and they raised me very well. Sadly, my family passed away years ago, so I stayed with the family from my father's side, my father's brother. We all lived there happily until my friends from I.M.P found me while dealing with a target."
"Ah yes, you mean Sarge and his little company of demons," Andrealphus says, "Wonder why Stolas chooses to associate with them is not really any of my business. However, I do have to wonder why Stolas has a strong interest in an imp like yourself."
"I don't see why my relationship with Stolas is a problem for you and Stella. I mean, sure I ended up having an affair with him, but from what I've been told, they don't really have a good marriage," Blitz says.
He then says, "What's more, they have an arranged marriage to give birth to an heir. They never love each other, much less like each other. If anything from what the others told me and what I've seen for myself, Stolas and Stella really hate each other. I mean, it's a miracle that they were able to stay in this marriage for as long as they have."
Andrealphus frowns, "Are all demons Stolas associate with think that?"
"Only if they know Stella's personality long enough. Stolas and the others were very upset when Stella hurt me one time, and threatened me. Randall wants to teach her a lesson," Blitz says.
Andrealphus shakes his head, "I have the unpleasantness of seeing that lizard. He really has problems with both my sister and myself," then turns to Blitz, "But besides the point, the reason why I'm here is to see why Stolas has quite the affection towards you."
"Well, Stolas and I really liked each other. I know it's well unusual, but we really cared for one another," Blitz says and smiles, "He's kind, smart, caring, and very strong, he really put his daughter before his own, and Sarge and the others really like him, so that's always a good sign," and blushes in response.
"Hmm, sounds to me that you really have strong feelings towards him," Andrealphus says.
"Yes, and he feels the same for me. Despite how different we are, we really have feelings for each other," Blitz says.
"I can tell," Andrealphus says, "However, you know that this is a very difficult road for you because you're an imp and he's a Goetia, and a prince. Well, in your case, you might also be considered human."
"I guess, but we managed to make our relationship work out. As long as we love each other that all that matters," Blitz says.
Andrealphus smirks and leans to Blitz, "And I see that Stolas sees something special in you too, besides the fact that you're raised by human beings."
"Well I guess so," Blitz says, turning away, feeling flustered.
"Well, for myself and my sister, it's pretty bad," Andrealphus says, "And it's best we take care of it."
"What?!" Blitz exclaims in shock before Andrealphus grabs Blitz by the neck and begins to freeze him more.
Andrealphus chuckles, "You really think a low class imp like yourself can ever be with a Goetia Prince without any consequences. You and your little friends have been a thorn on my and Stella's side, and I'm getting quite impatient. And we need Stolas alive to get things in order. I wonder how he'll react to learning that I've taken his precious little Imp and keep him as an ice sculpture," and with that, he uses his powers more to freeze Blitz further.
Blitz struggles to break free, fearing being frozen into an icicle.
"Le-let... me... go... please..." Blitz struggles and feels his body freezing.
Blitz struggles and fears of being frozen causes him to feel warmth in his body. His body begins to get surrounded by an orange red aura as his body begins heating up and melting the ice.
That catches Andrealphus' attention, "What?"
Blitz ends up crying out, "GET OFF OF ME!"
And begins to unleash powerful heating magic that pushes Andrealphus back.
Outside of the mansion, Stolas, Octavia, and Mimmy return home from the shopping.
"I think this was a very nice shopping spree," Stolas says.
"Dad. We weren't there for that long," Octavia says.
"True, but we still have a good time. I do hope Blitz wasn't too bored while we're gone," Stolas says.
Then turns to Mimmy, "Did you like our shopping trip?"
"Uh huh," Mimmy happily nods.
"I'm glad. I'm sure Blitz will be glad to see you had a good time and..." Stolas says, but notices something off, "What the..."
What they see is that part of the Goetia Mansion is covered in ice and snow, and it seems to be where his study is. What's more, it's starting to melt as the ice begins to glow reddish orange. Even Octavia and Mimmy see it themselves.
"What's going on?" Octavia asks.
"What about daddy?" Mimmy asks.
Stolas then rushes into the mansion to check on Blitz. Octavia and Mimmy follow after.
Still in the studdy, Adrealphus steps back in shock and astonishment to see Blitz mananges to melt his ice, and has his body emitting a strong fiery heat. Blitz is now standing on his feet, now that his body is free from the icy. His eyes glow red and fire seems to be around his body until all the ice has melted. And soon, Blitz magic begins dying down until he reaches his normal state.
Suddenly, Stolas' voice calls out, "Blitz, are you okay?! Blitz!"
With the ice mostly melted, the door gets banged a few times before it opens and Stolas enters inside the study.
Stolas gasps in shock, "Blitz!"
Blitz's magical ability dies down and begins to fall over. Stolas mananges to catch Blitz before hitting the ground and picks him up in concern to see he is on the verge of losing consciousness.
"Blitz, are you alright? What happened?" Stolas asks.
Blitz slowly opens his eyes to see Stolas, "Sto-Stolas, Andr-Andrealphus, he's... he's..." but struggles to get another word out.
"What?" Stolas says, shocked.
Then Andrealphus speaks up, "Well, this is certainly an unexpected turn of events."
Stolas turns his head to see Andrealphus getting up from the ground and dusts himself a bit.
Stolas frowns, "Andrealphus?! What in Lucifer's name are you doing here?!"
"Nothing much, just wanted to meet your little boyfriend, or should I properly say, your fiance. Have to admit, you surely have a unique Imp, and now I can see he's able to perform magic. Quite an unexpected feat," Andrealphus says.
"That doesn't give you an excuse to drop by unexpectedly in my home unannounced. And I can suspect you did something to Blitz to make him react like that," Stolas says, clearly furious at the Ice peacock.
"Oh pish posh, all I did was freeze him a bit, and ask him a few questions. It's not my fault he got scared when I froze him in my ice a little more," Andrealphus says.
This makes Stolas even more furious, "It is most certainly your fault! Now I suggest you leave, now!"
"Alright Stolas, no need to get your feathers ruffled," Andrealphus says and begins to depart.
Before leaving, the Ice Goetia says, "You know, it's very bold of you to confess your feelings during this Clown Pageant and to have an engagement to him. Of course, it's very astonishing to learn that he has powers that no Imp should possess." He then smirks, "And about him being raised by humans. Have to admit, you sure have quite the catch. Makes me wonder what the rest of the Ars Goetia are going to think of this little development. It's best for you to keep a very close eye on him. Never know when he might be taken away from you."
That causes Stolas to deeply frown and embraces Blitz to protect him.
And soon, Andrealphus takes his leave and walks past Octavia and Mimmy, who are concerned.
Stolas sighs in relief to see that they're gone, "Thank goodness that's over."
"That was too close," Octavia says.
Shortly after, Blitz regains consciousness and is now lying in bed from the loss of energy from that power.
He then hears Stolas' voice, "Blitz? Are you alright?"
Blitz turns to see Stolas, sitting next to him on the bed.
He smiles and says, "Yes. I'm okay," Then sadden, "I... I'm sorry for worrying you. Andrealphus caught me off guard and infiltrated the palace. He tried to turn me into an ice sculpture, and I panicked and lost control of my magic, and..."
"It's alright," Stolas says, gently rubbing Blitz's cheek in concern, "I told Barbie about what happened and she got worried. And, she wanted to kick Andrealphus' feathers."
"I can imagine," Blitz says, sheepishly.
Then sadly sighs, "But now your ex-brother-in-law has learned about my powers, and I ended up showing it in front of him. What's worse, he knows that you and I are engaged," and wraps his arms around himself, "Who knows what he'll do to us with this information..."
"It's okay, Blitz. You did it out of self defense, so you didn't have much choice," Stolas says.
"I guess, but he knows about my powers and our engagement, and who knows how the other Goetias will do," Blitz says, worried.
"Don't worry, Blitz. Andrealphus won't do anything like that again," Stolas says, "Not when I give him a stern talking to."
"But dad, what are we going to do?" Octavia asks.
"What can we do?" Mimmy
Stolas sighs, "Well, the best I can do is tell the Goetias of what's going on. And pretty soon, I'll have to tell them, and the sins about Blitz's powers."
"You're right. We've been putting it off for far too long, and every time, someone ends up knowing about my powers, but soon enough they'll learn about Toxbane's involvement," Blitz agrees.
"Maybe, but they'll just have to deal with it," Stolas says and crosses his arms.
Octavia and Mimmy giggles.
"Sounds like you're getting tough on this," Octavia says.
"Yeah," Mimmy happily says.
"You think so?" Stolas asks.
"Well, you're pretty tough to be around mom," Octavia replies.
Stolas sighs, "For now, it's best for Blitz to rest, and the rest of us. This was a long afternoon."
"Okay," Octavia and Mimmy reply.
Later that night, Stolas and Blitz are both laying in their bed. Stolas strokes Blitz's horns so the Imp can fall into a peaceful sleep. Blitz soon falls asleep, and Stolas uses his magic to tuck them both in. As Blitz sleeps, Stolas looks in deep concern, especially Andrealphus' sudden visit and knows about Blitz powers and his own engagement to him. Stolas then gently hugs the sleeping Imp in his arms, worried about his wellbeing. However, determination begins to grow within him, and Stolas plans to protect Blitz, no matter what happens.
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