Chapter 30: Increased Training Terms

One day in the I.M.P Headquarter there is a meeting room going on in the meeting room, and all the employees are present. Everyone sits around the large table while Sage is sitting at one of the sides where everyone can see. Suddenly, Loona feels something touching her tail and looks down to see Mimmy playing in Loona's tail and getting herself tangled in it.

Loona sighs and calmly calls out, "Blitz, your cat is playing with my tail again."

"Sorry about that, Loona," Blitz says and picks up Mimmy, "I think she really likes your tail. It reminds her of some of her toys."

"I know, but I don't like her using my tail as one of her toys. It gets annoying. Besides, she gets tangled in it sometimes. It took fifteen minutes to get her out of my tail fur the last time she did," Loona says, rolling her eyes.

"I know," Blitz says and brings Mimmy to a small pin for her and places her down. "I think she believes your tail looks like a big bushy cattail."

"Well it's not," Loona says, annoyed.

"Huh, I'm still not sure how she keeps getting herself tangled in it," Millie says.

Then Blitz sits down next to Moxxie and Millie.

Sarge sighs, "Alright then, now that everyone is here. We're here to discuss what has taken place at Pentagram City."

"You mean from what Princess Charlie and her girlfriend, Vaggie told us about?" Millie asks.

"Exactly. Honestly, I actually feared that something like this would happen, given that some of our clients might have seen Blitz in the human world, and ended up seeing him here," Sarge says.

"And what's more, many of them have confirmed that the demon raised in the human world in question is an Imp," Moxxie says, "Although, according to Charlie, Vaggie, and well, Alastor, it's mainly good gossip to talk about. I know some like to hear juicy gossip, but I worry what will happen if it were to escalate."

"You're right, and if too much attention gets out, it will be a matter of time before Blitz will be identified," Razor says.

"I don't really see what the big deal is, so a bunch of demons would know who Blitz is and has been raised in the human world. I mean sure, it will be a fuckin' shock, but what the worst that can happen?" Randall replies.

Loona glares at Randall, "Are you that fuckin stupid? A lot could happen if Blitz has been identified by anyone in Hell and ends up getting out through all of Hell."

"If Blitz were to be identified, it will be spread around Hell, and will end up gaining the wrong kind of attention," Drew says.

"How?" Berry asks.

"For example, if any Overlord or high class demon were to have word that a demon not only was raised by humans, but to have knowledge of the current events of the living world, it will result in Blitz having been targeted for all kinds of gains," Drew explains.

This has everyone in deep concern.

"And if they were to also learn about Blitz's personality, it would almost be child's play to take advantage of him if we're not there to watch over him," Drew says.

Then Razor says, "And it will also be a problem if any of the Goetias or the The Seven Sinners were to have word of this. Or even if King Lucifer were to hear any details about it..."

"Then we'll be in terrible danger," Berry says, concerned.

Then slowly turns to Blitz, "Especially Blitz. He might be a demon, but many humans know him, even though some were to think he's just a person in a costume or just someone with a deformity. It will be a problem if any of the rulers ever got word of this."

"And it will be fuckin bad if anyone were to learn about our business. Although, we managed to do what we can to make sure we haven't drawn any attention," Loona says.

"And if they find out that Blitz is living with me and Millie, it would cause trouble as well," Moxxie says.

Blitz lowers his head in remorse, "I... I didn't realize who dangerous I'm getting myself into. I... I didn't even think anyone would be spreading word about me, or what my family does."

"It's okay Blitz. You didn't know this was going to happen," Millie says.

Moxxie sighs, "Although, I guess we should have at least thought something like this would happen. Even though it's rumors for now, if anyone were to discover it's true. It will be dangerous for Blitz to stay here. And it might even be dangerous for Blitz to return to the human world."

"What can we do? Blitz asks.

"There are a lot of options on what to do about the situation," Sarge says, thinking.

Millie says, "Maybe Blitz can work in your office, or perhaps the meeting room. That way not many sinners would see him."

"Maybe, but we had that little episode with Loopty, Lyle, and Wally crashing into the building. Some might do the same," Razor says.

"Don't remind me. I've never seen Sarge that mad before," Randall says.

"They are correct, we can only keep Blitz in the meeting room for so long," Sarge says.

"Maybe Blitz can do one of those home jobs. You know, humans are actually able to do some work at home, and he doesn't need to do much," Loona says.

"That's actually a good idea, but again, it might also be dangerous. Mainly because of Vox with his powers. Alastor has gotten word of the rumors and has seen Blitz's face. It wouldn't be surprising if he has heard of the rumors too, especially Velvette and his boyfriend, Valentino," Sarge says.

"And they are..." Blitz asks, confused.

"They're Overlords in Pentagram City like Alastor known as the VEES, and probably the most sinister Overlords in Hell. You do not want to get tangled with those three," Randall says.

"Perhaps you can explain to me more about them. Vaggie was kind of shocked when she learned that you haven't explained to me about Alastor, so she kind of had to explain it to me when I had a bad feeling about him," Blitz says.

"It would be for the best. You might end up running into them if they learn about you," Berry says.

"Here's a picture of them," Loona says, and shows Blitz his phone.

Blitz looks in the photos to see three demons.

The Overlord on the left is a woman, almost like in her twenties. She is a slim demon with slightly gray-brown skin. She has long, curly hair tied into large pigtails which are velvet on the tips and pale blue at the ends, with white swirl streaks on her pigtails and on her bangs and with black hair ties holding her hair up. Her eyes have white irises and red sclera, and she seems to be wearing white clown eyeliner with burgundy eyeshadow and black lipstick with a strip across the center of her mouth. She is wearing a black shirt with two hearts on it, and a gray vest with a fur collar that has red hearts, velvet-blue striped pants with a heart-shaped buckle belt, and maroon shoes with white pom poms on the top. She also wears two skull earrings on each side of her head and fingerless black striped evening gloves, with the alternate colors of the right and left being white and velvet, respectively.

The one in the middle is a demon, but he seems to have a television for a head. He's a slim, technology-themed demon, with a flat-screen TV for a head. The monitor projects two eyes with red sclera and light blue pupils, the outline of his left eye being cyan, and a mouth with sharp teeth that glows light blue. His skin is dark gray and his fingers are light blue from the second knuckle. He wears a striped tuxedo and a black and red striped shirt. He has a red bow tie and a light blue undershirt with an upside-down broadcast symbol. On his head, he wears a black top hat with red and blue designs reminiscent of a broadcast symbol and radio wave symbol, respectively, and his TV antennae stick out the top.

And the one on the right, is taller than the rest, even taller than Angel Dust. He's a slender moth demon with grayish-lavender skin and cerise-pink eyes, over which he is always depicted wearing gold-rimmed heart-shaped sunglasses with cerise-pink lenses. He has a wide mouth full of sharp, pointed teeth and possesses a single golden fang that sits to his far left of center. He has black hands, or perhaps gloves, that taper to a lighter gradient at the fingertips. He wears a floor-length vivid-red coat, which features a white fur trim at the wrists, as well as black and white striped fur trim down the coat center-front to the bottom hem. A large fluffy white 'collar' decorated with small red love-hearts is wrapped around his neck - this plumes up from his coat's break-line, although it is unclear whether this collar is attached to his body or the coat. His coat is pinned with a gold chain and gold love-heart shaped brooch fastenings at the breast. He accessorizes with a matching vivid-red top hat, that has a wide, asymmetrical zebra-print hat-band. Two appendages sprout from the band of the hat: on his left, one black spiked antennae, and on his right, what appears to be a large black and white striped feather.

"I don't want to sound rude, but those three seem pretty well, nasty," Blitz says, sounding uneasy.

"You're not wrong, you do not want to get involved with any of their shit," Loona says.

Berry points to the female in the doll demon, "The girl on the right is named Velvette. She is very well known for her social media, she's kind of the trendy type and always up to date with the latest trends and technology. So it wouldn't be surprising if she hears the rumors and gossip around the area, including about you. There are rumors that she can make potions."

Drew then points to the demon with the TV head, "The one here is Vox. he is highly evolved with television and technology, so he always keeps in tune with news, media, and stuff like that. And he has the power to control all kinds of electronics. This is kind of the reason why we got you Hell's electronics, we didn't want to risk him hacking into the phone you got in the living world. We heard that he can travel through television monitors and other electronics as he wishes."

"Don't forget that he has this rivalry with Alastor," Randall says.

"With Alastor?" Blitz says, confused. "Why?"

"Well, those two don't exactly see eye to eye when it comes to technology or their lifestyles for that matter," Moxxie says.

"How so?" Blitz asks.

"Well, Alastor doesn't like anything invented after the 1930 from what I heard, meanwhile Vox embraces the technologies. So they don't get along because of their opposite views of technology," Moxxie says.

"So basically while Vox becomes modern over time in Hell while Alastor is more well, old fashioned," Blitz says.

"That's one way to put it," Loona says.

"So then, who's the last one," Blitz asks.

"That's Valentino. He uh, well..." Moxxie says, and blushes a bit and sounds uneasy.

"What's wrong?" Blitz asks, confused.

"Well, the thing is Valentino is more into the pornography, so he owns his Porn Studios and makes movies on Porn and all that," Randall says.

Blitz blushes that his cheeks are even redder, "Oh... I uh, have no idea..."

"Yep. Valentino is a powerful and dangerous Overlord. Not just by body counts, but also how many demons he fucked," Randall says.

"Uh, by any chance, would one of the employees who worked under him happen to be Angel Dust?" Blitz asks.

"That's right. Angel's a famous Pornstar working under Valentino," Razor says.

Randall smirks, "You wouldn't happen to meet him, did you?"

"Kind of. Although, I think he was interested in having fun with me, but Vaggie came in before he could do anything. Well, we talked a bit, as well. I even got to meet his pet," Blitz says.

Randall chuckles, "That's probably good. Besides, I'm sure you'll be saving your first time with you know who."

"Uh, I don't know about that, or thought about that at all. Besides, Stolas and I hung out a few times and we only dated once," Blitz says, embarrassed.

"You don't know what might happen along the lines," Randall says with a grin on his face.

Loona sighs and says, "The point is, all three of them are dangerous and powerful demons, you do not want to get involved with them, especially Valentino. If there's any demons in Hell you should be careful in Pentagram City, it's them."

"What do we do when the rumors start to get out of hand?" Blitz asks.

"Well, one of the best options to do is to find a place for you to lay low for the while. It's best to go to the human world, but it's best that you try to stay in one place that is isolated," Moxxie says.

"What place would Blitz stay that no one knows and will be rather isolated?" Berry asks.

"I actually know a place, but first. I actually want to ask you guys something. Mainly, Sarge, Millie and Loona," Blitz says.

"Sure, what is it?" Millie asks with a smile.

"Fire away," Loona says, typing on her phone.

"Well, you know how I've been working on my shooting and knife skills? Right?" Blitz asks.

"Yeah," Loona says.

"And you're improving," Millie says.

"Moxxie and I can vouch for that," Razor says.

"Have to admit, you're actually improving, especially using a knife and dagger," Loona replies.

"Yeah. Anyway, I was thinking that we could try something different, and maybe Sarge can help if he doesn't mind," Blitz says

"That depends, what do you have in mind?" Sarge questions.

"Well, I was wondering if perhaps you guys can teach me how to do stuff like combat training or martial arts, stuff like that," Blitz says.

"You want to learn martial arts?" Millie asks, arching her eyebrow.

Loona is just as confused, "Are you serious?"

Randall snickers with a grin on his face. "Yeah. No offense Blitz, you're not exactly a fighter."

"I know I'm not the fighting type. I did take some self defense, but I guess it's not like actual fighting," Blitz says.

"Not really, but it's a start," Loona says.

She snickers, "I think the best you did was badass was when you stabbed Randall."

Randall then frowns and crosses his arms in response.

"Yeah... That's not one of my best moments. And besides, I didn't even know it was Randall, I thought he was someone else," Blitz says, embarrassed.

"True, but you really stabbed him with the knife," Millie says.

Loona smirks, "Even though he deserves it for that stunt he pulled."

"Hey!" Randall shouts.

Then Millie asks, "But still Blitz, are you sure about this? You don't have to do it if you're not ready."

"I know I'm not the best at combat training, but I think I'm ready to learn. Besides, after what happened, I think it's very important I begin with physical training," Blitz says.

Then grows deeply concerned, "And I can only imagine that over time, 'he'll' know that I'm here as well, and might even expose me."

"Who are you referring to?" Moxxie asks.

Blitz lowers his head in sadness and says, "Robert Wayne."

"Who?" Berry asks.

"Well, you guys remember that my family died in a fire. It was because of him," Blitz says.

"What?" Berry asks, shocked.

"Yeah. Robert Wyane was a very wealthy man and is rather successful in his business. I think he's part of the entertainment business, even owns an amusement park. He wanted to buy our family circus, but my dad and Uncle Matt refused. However, he never took no for an answer. He resorts to sabotaging the circus and hoping that we'll sell. He even resorted to taking me as a hostage when I ended up running into him. When my family found out and rushed over, the fire ended up breaking out and my dad, brother, and sister were shot. I tried to fight Robert, but he kicked me in the stomach. And by the time it happened, the fire was so out of control that we couldn't get out. Robert Wayne, also died when one of the large poles crushed him. By the time I came to, my dad, brother, and sister died from the fire and the shot, my mom and I were badly injured, and my mom's right leg was shattered and couldn't walk again, and her left leg was paralyzed. It was one of the worst days of my life," Blitz sadly explains.

"Fuck," Loona softly says, shocked.

"That's awful," Berry says, just as shocked as Loona.

"It was. And because of the damages from the incident and being sick from cancer, my mom also passed away four years later," Blitz says.

"During the time in the hospital after the incident, it was discovered that this wasn't the first time Robot has done something like this," Blitz says.

"What do you mean?" Millie asks.

"It turns out that Rober Wayne has been doing this for years. He scammed, sabotaged, and threatened people, and went through a lot of illegal methods into taking over family businesses and small shops. That way he can turn them into something more profitable like a supermarket, amusement park, hotel, you name it. Once word of my dad and uncle's refusal got out, all the victims testified against not only Robert, but his accomplices who were involved in his schemes. As it turns out, my family were his latest victims before he died in the circus that night," Blitz continues.

"I see," Berry replies.

Then asks, arching her eyebrow, "So why bring it up now?"

"I think I know why. It's because it's most likely Robert would be in Hell for all the illegal crimes he committed. Which is all the more reason why Blitz is ready to start another session of his training. With the rumors in Pentagram City, it is possible that Robert would end up here and will learn not only about Blitz being the demon raised in the human world, but might find some way to use that to his advantage. So it's more important than ever that Blitz needs to defend himself from the demons who are more than willing to take advantage of him," Sarge explains.

"You got a point dad," Loona says.

"You're right, especially the possibility of Robert Wayne being in Hell and more specifically, Pentagram City somewhere," Moxxie says.

"Makes me glad we didn't run into that fucker when we were that Blitz ran into Charlie," Razor says.

"Good point. However, I would have been glad to kill that bastard myself, or let Blitz take his revenge on him," Randall says.

"Personally, I would rather not meet up with Robert after what he did," Blitz says.

But sighs, "But I know I can't hide from him forever."

"You got that right, Blitz. You might end up facing some one of these days, and you'll have to be prepared when that happens," Drew says.

Then Millie stands up with confidence, "Well then, I say it's time to get Blitz's new training on the road."

Sarge nods, "Correct." Then says, "We'll come up with a schedule of Blitz's training, and will begin his physical and combat training first thing tomorrow, since we don't work that way."

The next day, Sarge and the others take Blitz to a large and abandoned parking lot, with some combat. Blitz remembers it because it's where Randall has brought him for his little stunt. They mainly decide to discuss Blitz's training.

"Alright Blitz, today we're going to begin your physical training. Loona and Millie will be assisting you with physical training. And some off work we can fit in some of your other training sessions," Sarge says.

"That's right. Loona and I will help you with physical training, including combat," Millie says.

"Razor, Randall, and I will be responsible for your weaponry and firearm training," Moxxie says.

"And Berry, Sarge, and I will help you more with Hell's history, word on the street, and other education to better understand Hell," Drew says.

"And I'll be in charge of your scheduling and look over on how you process. I'll also be in charge of any scheduling of your physical and weaponry training," Sarge says.

Blitz nods his head in reply.

Sarge then turns to Millie and Loona, "Alright girls, I'm going to leave you two in charge of training today." He then hands Millie a folder, "Here is what I expect you to teach Blitz today."

"You got it boss," Millie says, and takes the folder.

Moments later, Loona, Millie, and Blitz are along to begin Blitz's physical and combat training.

"Okay Blitz, the first thing we're going to work on is your agility and acrobatics skills. Loona is going to try striking you, and your job is to dodge Loona's attacks," Millie says.

"But doesn't Loona need a weapon?" Blitz asks.

Loona chuckles, "Believe me, these claws are more than enough for a weapon." And shows up her claws.

"Make sense. You are a Hellhound. Although, you do look like a wolf," Blitz says.

"I can understand what you're getting at. I remember you thinking that I was a werewolf when we first met. But enough of that, less talking," Loona says, and positions herself to fight, "And more training. You're probably used to acrobatics, so use them to dodge my claws."

Loona begins to charge at Blitz. Blitz reacts in shock, and begins to dodge Loona's claws, more like barely. Blitz yelps every so often as Loona tries to claw, punch, or kick Blitz. Blitz then falls down on the ground and sees Loona preparing to stomp on Blitz, Blit quickly does a backflip before Loona can land her foot on the ground. Blitz then runs away from Loona and quickly jumps on to the building close by and scales the wall.

Loona shouts, "Hey! No climbing on buildings!"

"I thought you wanted me to dodge your attacks!" Blitz calls out.

"Dodging, not climbing!" Loona calls out from the ground floor.

"Wow! I didn't know you can climb on buildings like that, and without a safety rope," Millie says.

Blitz jumps off and lands on the ground, "Of course I can. I'm used to climbing on poles, ladders, ropes, and there are some cases where they ask some of us to scale the buildings. A normal person would need ropes or safety wires, but I'm actually one of the people who doesn't need one."

"Damn, you seem more daring than you look. You just need to use them for defense. And in our case, for killing at high or far places," Loona says.

"I guess so. Again, sorry about that. I thought that was part of the lesson," Blitz says.

"Well, I suppose it's okay. You never know what demons are capable of," Loona says, shrugging her shoulders

And then flicks her fingers at Blitz's forehead, "But just for the record, some demons can fly, so climbing on buildings could put you at a disadvantage if you come across some."

"Okay," Blitz replies with a nod.

And with that, Millie and Loona continue to help Blitz with his training. Millie teaches Blitz on how to use defense and offense moves. When it comes to defense, Blitz seems to be good at it. However, Blitz is reluctant about the offense. Mainly because he is worried about punching or kicking Millie and Loona in the face. But Loona has the answer. She brings out a test dummy that Sarge allows her to use for her training and helps Blitz with his close combat.

Millie says, "Alright Blitz, remembers to either punch him on the cheek, the stomach, or even kick him in the crotch."

"Is the crotch really necessary?" Blitz asks, sounding unsure.

"Yes. Yes it is," Loona points out, "You have to make sure you have every chance to catch the crook off guard, and hit it at its weak spot. Sure the groin is mainly what you do to guys, but yeah."

"Well, my mom told me it's never good to kick someone in the butt when I was a kid, but she said it's good to kick him in the shin. Mainly because of my height when I was a kid," Blitz says.

"Your height?" Millie says, confused.

Blitz grins, "Well, I guess you can say that I'm the shortest person in the circus."

"That's true. Imps aren't as tall as Humans. Well, most of us are," Millie says.

Then Loona says, "Either way, the shin is a pretty good spot to kick someone." She then snickers, "You can even break it if you kick hard enough."

"I don't know if I want to kick someone that hard," Blitz says.

"In any case, just attack the dummy so we can continue with your training. And no wimping out. Just pretend he's some kind of bastard who won't leave you alone," Loona says.

"Okay," Blitz says.

And with that, Blitz begins to throw his punches and kicks at the test dummy. Of course, Loona and Millie give him pointers on how to position himself, to throw different punches and kicks, and in some cases, Millie also teaches Blitz how to use his Tail to attack, and well chock people with it, much to Blitz's uncertainty. Luckily for Blitz, Millie and Loona make it clear that he only uses it when it's absolutely needed. Despite being reluctant about using this method to choke someone, Blitz decides to simply roll with it. The girls continue to train Blitz late in the afternoon and into the evening.

Later that night, Blitz is so tired that he has already taken a shower, changed into his pajamas, and is already sleeping in his room for the night. Mimmy of course is happily sleeping next to her.

In their bedroom, Moxie and Millie are sitting in their room.

Moxxie asks, "So how was the training going?"

"Surprisingly, Blitz is actually doing okay. However, Blitz is going to need help with his physical strength. He seems to be doing well with defense as well as dodging. He was able to scale the building as well," Millie says.

"Sounds like Blitz is doing well with his training," Moxxie says.

"He's doing well, but Blitz seems to know how to throw a punch, but I think he's reluctant when it comes to attacking us. So we used a test dummy instead. It worked like a charm, but this is just the first step to help Blitz be ready to face Hell's environment," Millie says.

"You're right, but I'm glad that Blitz is trying his hardest, especially when he made the choice to live here. Blitz still has a lot to learn while living here," Moxxie says.

"I'm sure he'll be fine. Remember, tomorrow you, Razor, and Randall are in charge of his weaponry skills," Millie says.

"I remember," Moxxie says.

Millie yawns and says, "I'm getting very tired after the long day we had."

"Me too. Sarge gave the list on what Blitz should learn with us tomorrow so Randall, Razor, and I have been gathering our weapons," Moxxie says as he yawns and stretches his arms.

Millie lies down on her bed and says, "Goodnight, Moxxie."

"Night Millie," Moxxie says.

And with that, the two head off to sleep for the night. It shows that the first day of training has been proven to be a success. Of course, Blitz's training is only just beginning.

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