Chapter 25: The C.H.E.R.U.B

One afternoon, in the meeting room of the I.M.P Office, everyone is practically bored. They haven't seen a client all morning. They all sit on their chairs, reading their books, doing stuff on their phones, or doing anything to keep themselves entertained. Loona is so bored that she is sleeping on the chair. Mimmy is sleeping as well, but on Blitz's lap, and is very comfortable.

"There is nothing to do," Randall says, sulking on the table.

"I know, I'm bored too, we haven't had a client all morning," Berry says.

Blitz thinks and says, "Maybe we can play a game or something."

"Maybe so, but we don't have any board games here. I didn't even bring my cards today," Randall says.

Then mutters, "Darn it."

"We could go to the shopping district or walk around town," Razor says.

But Drew shakes his head, "Nah. I think we've walked around town a bit too much."

Blitz then asks, "You don't mind if I turn on the T.V."

"Go ahead," Razor says.

Blitz then gets up and places Mimmy on the chair. Then he walks to the television set and turns it on and sits down. On the television set, it shows a video of a bright and sunny place known as Heaven. The first to appear is a human-like angel with an angelic glow, wings, circle on his blush, light purple eyes. He is wearing overalls, matching his light ginger hair, are an orange with a mix of pinkish red with two silver buttons. Under the overalls he wears a light baby yellow shirt with a white collar. His eyebrows are a darker purple, but still light.

The angel says, "Well, howdy! I'm Cletus! Welcome to Heaven! Guess you did something good to get here, and good people deserve to give loved ones special blessings!"

Collin:

Does it make you want to cry?

A person pulls a parachute, but the rope breaks, and crashes on a rock.

Keenie:

When your loved one has to die?

And a man stands on the railroad, and is run over by a train.

Cletus:

Does it hurt you through and through?

A man accidently shot himself with a rifle.

All:

When your face is turning blue?

And a man is being hanged on the noose and his face is turning blue.

Just then, a sheep angel that has a white halo that hovers over his head and has wings on his back. His skin and eyes are periwinkle, and he wears a white bow tie around his neck. His name is Collin.

Collin:

Well luckily for you!

Then another sheep named Keenie appears. She is also a sheep angel with yellow fur, along with a yellow halo and wings. Her eyes have purple pupils with pink irises, and she wears a yellow dress with a pink bow tie.

Keenie:

There's something we can do!

Cletus:

We can help keep them alive!

All:

So you can watch them thrive!

'Cause here at C.H.E.R.U.B.!

Collin:

We'll save your honeybun from dying violently!

Cletus pulls a human girl up to save her, but Keenie pushes Collin forward with a plant with a nail to fight, but the rabid dogs attack.

All:

'Cause here at C.H.E.R.U.B.!

Keenie:

No, we never even ask a fee!

A hand presents money to Cletus, but the angel refuses.

Collin:

Because good people spread the love!

Keenie and Collin hug each other.

Keenie:

And we're here for all above!

Cletus:

We do the paperwork for you!

Collin paperwork in the office.

Collin:

And the heavy lifting, too!

Keenie then lifts a boulder off of a girl that is flatten like a pancake.

Cletus:

So sit right back!

Then Keenie and Collin appear to a bleeding man who has been in a car accident.

All:

And let us bless a soul for you!

Oh we are the C.H.E.R.U.B.!

Suddenly, the group hear a click of the gun, and a gun fire, blasting the television to pieces. Everyone, except Loona turns to see that Randall is holding a gun with a little stream of smoke coming out, meaning he's the one who blasted the television. That causes everyone to be startled and Loona to wake up from her sleep.

"Randall, what the fuck?! Again?!" Razor angrily says, glaring at Randall.

"What?! It's better than hearing anything that comes out of Heaven's table scraps," Randall says, annoyed.

Blitz turns to the others and asks, "So, who were those guys on TV? And what's a Cherub?"

"They're angels," A familiar voice says.

The group turns their heads to see Sarge has opened the door and walks in as he continues, "They're subspecies of angels from Heaven, and are tasked to protect the lives of humans and show them with love and reasons to live. They're in a way, the opposite of us demons."

Then glares at Randall, "And I can see Randall has blown up then TV again."

"Glad we decided to buy another in case this happens," Moxxie says, walking over with another T.V

He then sweeps away the flaming debris. He then puts another old fashioned T.B on the stand.

Moxxie then turns on the T.V to reveal a commercial. It's Wally Wackford, wearing white clothes, with a black top hat, and holding a cane.

The I.M.P announces, "I say, I say! Are you looking to get work making crazy contraptions and goofy gadgets? Well, call me at Wacky Wally Wackford's Wacky Idea Factory! Where you make the things and I make the money!"

Then shows a pleading face, "Please, I'm very desperate!"

"He sure looks desperate," Drew comments.

Seeing the commercial, Blitz asks, "Isn't that the guy we saw back at Loo Loo Land?"

"Yep. That's just one of the things he does for his work. He actually has multiple jobs, though some wonder if he has relatives that look exactly like him and have the same name," Razor says.

Just then, the room begins to shake rapidly and it's enough for anyone to take notice. Mimmy wakes up scared and runs to Blitz and into his arms.

Loona asks, "Guys... Do you feel that?"

"Oh, shit! Is that a hellshake?" Randall asks.

"That's possible?" Moxxie asks.

Millie holds Moxxie and panics, "Alright! Don't panic, Moxxie!"

"I'm not 'panicking,'" Moxie says.

"So Hell has their own version of Earthquakes?" Blitz asks.

"Actually Blitz, Hellquakes don't happen," Moxxie says.

"So then, what's causing the shaking?" Berry asks.

"I don't know, but it's not a hellshake," Sarge says.

Just then, something burst through the wall. The smoke clears to appear what looks like a wrecking ball, but unravels to reveal robotic arms. With that, a demon enters the building.

The demon is fairly tall with a red color scheme, with a lighter red face, darker red horns and long nose, and a black mustache. He is wearing a black top hat with a neon green band on his head with acid green goggles that have dark green swirls on the lenses, and a black strap on the face. He is also wearing a black jumpsuit with a bright green neck piece, a bright green curve shape on the chest and stomach that looks like a question mark, red gloves, bright green boots, and a blood-red cape. He is responsible for the black tentacles with red outlines on them.

The man reveals himself as he says, "Do not be afraid!" and extends the metal robotic arms.

"Please tell me you got that insurance thing," Randall mutters.

"Who are you and what do you want?!" Millie demands and brings out a sharp ax.

"I am Loopty Goopty!" The man says as he performs a loop with his tentacle and a villainous pose between the group.

Then says in a singing tone, "Dastardly inventor of all things loopy and loopish!"

"Coulda just used the door, dude. Doesn't need to be this whole thing," Loona says.

"I am eccentric, and must therefore do eccentric shit!" Loopty says, and performs a wavy dance.

Berry whispers to Drew, "That guy is eccentric alright."

"Yeah. And I thought I've seen eccentric demons around here," Drew says.

"I have to admit, the guy is interesting, but I think I actually heard that name before," Blitz replies.

Randall sniffs the man and flinches, "Ugh! This old fuck reeks of the living world. Did you just die?"

"YEEEEES! Moments ago, in fact! Which is what brought me HEEEERE!" Loopty says.

Loona says, "Just sayin'... the front door would've gotten you here fine."

"Shut up, dear furry!" Loopty says to Loona, making her growl in anger.

Then presents a photograph to Sarge, "This is the man I'm gonna need you to kiiiill!"

Sarge takes the picture to reveal an old man in bed.

"Not even a shit's length of time in Hell and already plotting revenge. I can respect someone with that sort of passion," Randall says.

"Why thank you," Loopty says.

He then asks, "Now then, which one of you is the boss?"

Sarge answers, "I'm Sarge, and I'm the founder and CEO of this company." Then Sarge and Loopty shake hands.

Then Sarge says, "So who is this man and what he did to you?"

"He was... my business partner!" Loopty answers, dramatically.

Loopty then explains, "You see, I was not always an old man. My partner Lyle and I ran Lyle-Loopty Robotics, a technological empire! Earlier today, we were testing a new machine intended to stop or reverse the aging process! It could've saved all three trillionaires! Unfortunately, we neglected to test the machine on the poor like we usually do. We were too sure of our own genius. But the machine was accidentally set forward! By the time we managed to get out, it was too late. At least, for me. Now, that evil son of a bitch is going to take over the empire we built together! Without me to share it with him, he'll make all the goddamn money in the world and become the fourth trillionaire and get all the credit!"

"Ehhh, that's not really evil," Razor supplies.

"It's evil towards me!" Loopty says.

Then angrily says, "Now, get your crimson asses up above and send that heartless no-good son of a bitch to Hell, where he belongs!"

Sarge sighs and calmly says, "You know Loopty. If we do kill him, though, and he ends up down here, y'know, you will be stuck with him. Forever,"

"Oh, trust me!" Loopty says, sinister.

Then summons an array of weapons from his metal tentacles, "I'm counting on it!"

"Wow. He's very serious about it," Drew whispers to the others.

The group nods their heads.

I'll see you all around," Loopty says, and jumps out of the window.

"That has to be the weirdest sinner I've ever met," Razor says.

"I couldn't agree with you more," Drew says.

Blitz places his hand under his chin and replies, "Hmm..."

"What is it, Blitz?" Berry asks.

"I actually heard about Loopty and Lyle," Blitz says.

"You heard of them?" Sarge asks.

"I see them on the news and on the paper from time to time. They did run a technological empire and it's pretty famous because people are able to benefit from their technological advances. However, because of their success, they receive a few skeptics and that they've been doing illegal experiments on people, especially the poor. I guess it's true from what he explained," Blitz says.

"Oh, so you do know them," Drew says.

"It figures you would know," Loona says.

"Do you have any idea where to find him?" Razor asks.

"No, but he and Lyle are, well in Loopty's case, was, famous and successful business owner so it shouldn't be too hard to figure out where Lyle lives," Blitz says.

Sometime later, Randall, Moxxie, and Millie are assigned to this mission. Thanks to Randall, Blitz has to come as well. Mainly because Blitz knows his way around places. Soon, the group are on a tour bus in their human disguise to find Lyle Lipton's residence. Of course, they make sure to wear clothes so they can't be identified.

"Gee, I wonder whose house this is?" Moxxie asks, sarcastically.

The Tour Guide soon answers, "And to your right is the home of famous inventor, Lyle Lipton!"

The crowd is amazed and takes pictures with their cell phone.

Randall removes his sunglasses and says, "Let's do it, gang!"

Randall brings out his pistol gun, Moxxie a rifle, Millie two sharp swords. They jump over the fence and land in formation.

"Let's kill this rich guy!" Millie says.

Then they race towards the house, and Randall is dragging Blitz along,

Then the Tour Guide says, "And here you'll find three tacky stalkers about to attempt a murder! Things like this could happen to famous people all the time!"

And people are snapping pictures without a care.

Soon, the group gathers around the window making sure no one is around. Randall and Moxxie are the first to peek inside.

"Wow, that machine really did a number on him," Moxxie says.

The others peek inside to see Lyle Lipton is so old that he has to remain in bed and is connected to an IV pump. He is holding a picture frame in his head with depression.

He kisses the photo and says, "Goodbye, my one true love."

The picture in the frame consists of dollar bills with the sign 'free stock photos' on it.

"All the riches of the world can't fill the emptiness I'm feeling now that my shitty old body can't do anything of value," Lyle adds and holds the IV tube.

Seeing what is happening, Randall says, "Oh, fantastic! He's gonna do our job for us!"

Soon, Lyle makes a noose out of his IV tube, preparing to take his own life.

"Should we go in there and tie it for him?" Moxxie asks.

Lyle has the IV tube tied and is about to put it over his neck as Randall, Moxxie and Millie watch with drinks and popcorn. Before Lyle can put the noose over his neck, the noose IV Tube lights up a bright white glow, followed by a strong pulse that sends the group back.

Still in his room, Lyle adjusts to the light to see three angels, who are really Cherubs, floating down gracefully in three rays of light.

Seeing them catch Lyle by surprise, "Oh lord, I'm being haunted by ugly orphan children now!"

Outside, Millie and Blitz sit up.

Blitz asks, "What in the world was that?"

Randall turns around in frustration, "And who the fuck are they?!"

Seeing who they are, Moxxie says in shock, "Oh no! Guys, those are..."

In the room, the three Cherubs who have been seen on Hell's TV appear before Lyle Lipton.

"Cherubs, Mr. Lyle!" The child Cherub, Cletus says.

"I hate filthy stinking orphan children!" Lyle angrily says, raising his fist at them.

The periwinkle Cherub, Collin says, "We're here to convince you not to kill yourself, sir. To grant you a blessing, on behalf of those in Heaven benefited by your amazing technological advances."

But Randall is against it, "Oh hell no!" and brings out his gun.

Blitz gets in front of Randall and says, "Easy Randall, maybe we should take a different approach."

"Oh really. What could we do besides barging in, killing that old fart and those little pipsqueaks," Randall says.

Blitz walks over to see the door, "Uh, use the door." and opens it.

Randall rolls his eyes, "Sure, do it the easy and less fun way."

Soon, the group enters the room.

Moxxie begins to say, "Lyle Lipton, it is our humble opinion that you should continue the process to commit die."

Then Millie walks in and asks, "I mean, what do you expect to do with all this money now you're old and gross?" and becomes disgusted.

"Is that a serious question?" The yellow Cherub, Keenie says, and tucks the man in bed.

She happily flies around and says, "He can help spread his wealth around with the people of the world!"

"And do so much good with it!" She then throws Lyle's dollars in the air.

And happily says, "And be so fulfilled!"

But Lyle frowns with his arms crossed and says, "No!"

"He could pay for new hospitals and schools!" Collin adds.

Even more depressed, Lyle clutches his blanket and calls out, "Why won't you let me die?"

Soon, Randall appears next to Lyle as he leans on the furniture next to the bed, "Oh, sounds like you need help offin' yourself there, buddy."

Then turns to Moxxie, "Moxxie, what do we get for this fella?"

Soon, Moxie brings out each weapon and tosses them to Lyle by name, "I have some assault weapons, crossbow, hunting bow, tommy gun, old-fashioned shotgun, revolvers in three colors, chainsaws, katanas..."

"How can you fit that many guns in your jacket?" Blitz asks.

"Eh, I've always wanted to make sure we have some backup, so I have to bring that many weapons as needed," Moxxie says.

"I see," Blitz says, arching an eyebrow.

"He's classier than that!" Collin says.

Collin hears clicking sounds and turns to see Lyle is putting a gun in his mouth. Then Collin takes it away, making Mr. Lyle frown.

"There are still plenty of reasons to live, Mr. Lyle," Collin says.

"Yeah, right. Smells like he ain't been out of bed in months," Millie says, and sniffs.

Feeling disgusted, Millie covers her mouth and vomits a little on the floor. Moxxie then comforts her.

"Well, he kind of has a point. You know about there's still reasons to live and such," Blitz replies.

"Hey Blitz, in case you forgot, we were paid to kill this guy, and the guy said that he wanted to die," Randall says.

"I suppose that's true," Blitz replies.

"Besides, if this guy doesn't kill himself," Randall says.

He then changes to his original form and brings out a revolver gun, "I will."

"Wait Raindal, we're supposed to be in our disguises," Moxxie says.

"Might as well show them, after all, all four of us are demons," Randall says.

Seeing that they are right, Blitz, Moxxie, and Millie have no choice but to change from their disguises to their original forms.

"Alright you big baby and annoying sheeps. This is our business so it's best you move or you'll be dead weights," Randall says.

"This isn't going to end well," Blitz replies, turning to the others.

"Yeah. Knowing Randall, it's going to be a little crazy," Moxxie says.

"Yeah Blitz, it's best we leave this to him for a while," Millie says.

Just then Cletus flies to Blitz and asks, "Hello. You wouldn't happen to be Blitz Abercombie?"

"Um yes. How... how do you know my name?" Blitz asks.

"We heard so much about you, and saw that you were an Imp who was adopted by a human family, despite how different you are," Collin says, and flies to Blitz.

Keenie does the same, "Yes. Adopting a baby is a great act of selfless love. And they raised you to become the being you are today."

"We also met your parents and your brother and sister," Cletus says.

Blitz eyes wide in shock and asks, "Wait, you... you know my family?"

"Yes. They've been missing you, and know how much you miss them. Us Cherubs were able to show them that you are still able to live your life on earth. However, we saw that you retired from the circus a couple of months ago," Collin says.

"Oh right, I guess it's because I was found by my friends and started living in Hell. Even though I've learned a lot, I still don't act like them," Blitz says.

"That's right. Even though you're a demon, you never committed a sin in your whole life, and you're actually a very good being," Keenie says.

Then Cletus asks, "So Blitz, maybe you can come with us?"

"Uh come with you, what do you mean?" Blitz asks.

"Well, perhaps you can come with us to Heaven, and you can become an angel," Keenie says.

"WHAT?!" Randall, Moxxie, and Millie exclaim in shock.

"Go to Heaven...? With you...?" Blitz asks, shocked and confused.

"Of course. You have been raised to be kind, hard working and very considerate," Collin says.

"If you come with us, you can spread that all around the world, and do so much good," Keenie says.

"And you'll be able to see your family who are in Heaven. They'll be so happy to see you," Cletus says.

"I... I'll be able to see my family again..." Blitz says, speechless.

"Yes. And you can do so much good to the people of the world," Keenie says.

"And you'll be happy up there," Cletus says.

"I... uh... um..." Blitz says, unsure on what to say.

Just then, Randall stands in front of Blitz, "Hold it, Blitz is under the I.M.P employment, which is a hitman company. Besides, we saw him first, so there."

"You can't expect Heaven to allow you to take a demon there, do you?" Moxxie asks, confused.

"Well, it depends if Blitz wants, but it seems that he isn't sure since we asked him all of the sudden," Collin says.

"And it shows that we have two clients in need," Cletus says.

"Yeah right. That idea is just as crazy as the Princess of Hell trying to open a rehabilitation program for demons so they can ascend to Heaven. There's no way demons can get into Heaven," Randall says, rolling his eyes.

"You never knew. Love can be beautiful at any age," Cletus says.

"And we'll show them!" Keenie adds.

Then the Cherubs happily cheered, "Yeah!"

Randall and Moxxie shout, "NO!"

While Millie screams, "NOOOO!"

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