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Summary: If Moxxie/Error met Stolas a few years earlier before he got married. Would things be different? Would things be the same? What could happen!

This is not related, story wise, to Error wanted rest! Not to be an Imp...Oh well. It's just AU what if/drabble situation. Now there are parts you will see that hasn't been mention yet in the story. Just have to see what parts it could be or not.

I do want to write the next chapter of the story but I got to wait. So, you get this! Unless I already posted a chapter at that time. Oh, well you still get it. Wanted to get this idea out of my head and on digital paper.

This will be a long drabble. Possibly a part 2. Just have to reach the end and see.

The ages will be a little different. Got Earth Years and then you got Hell years. I should be fixed that in the story. But that would mean rewriting chapters here and there. Will work on it later. But will see them as kids (at least 'three years' after S2EP1 when Stolas was a kid), teens and then maybe close to that adult age. Whatever adult age is anymore in Hell. So, 18 you know because that apparently when Stolas and Stella got married.

Enough rambling.

There are pairings.

You get the same warning like the story gotten. Copy and Paste go!

Warning: OOC, random craziness, Error past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, killing, dark themes, racism mention, profanity, self-harm, suicidal moments, cheating, sexual moments mentioned, violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, guns mention, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, possible musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking

Flashback

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"I'll be back Madre." Moxxie rechecks their bag. They pout as their Madre hugs them. "Madre."

"I know you little runt." Maria chuckles and nuzzle her child.

Maria found out a little earlier who Moxxie use to be. Her and the Doc. When? How? That first Doctor visit for one. Moxxie was still trying understand all that was happening along with an overload. So, their magic basically exploded along with their strings. The pair were lucky to survive. But then confused at this glowing heart that was very broken over the passed-out imp child,

Gave them a choice to SEE.

They both pressed it and saw everything of who Moxxie once was.

Moxxie was terrified and thought they will just die. Again. Only being in Hell, still doesn't get it, for almost two days. Even after looking over the codes the other day with all the intel. Along with their situations. Just was waiting for that fear, worry, disgust or anger. Even physical pain to get rid of the glitch.

But it never happens.

Maria asked them if they could give them a hug.

Error broke down on that spot with it all piling up. Allowing the hug from the Wrath Imp that took them in. While they still have the mind set of Error. They still have a mind that was childlike. Weather it could be the new body, memories or just the drama all together. Error doesn't know. It did feel natural over time to call Maria, Madre. Maria not once correcting him and embrace the role.

It was odd for Moxxie at times and kept his paranoia up. Unsure what to do but just watch. Hopefully to never killed them. Yet, it never happens unless the physical contact became too much. But knew when to step back and not overdo it. Kept a chocolate on board. Never was pushed to talk about what happen.

Maria kept treating him well like a kid. Any kind of kid from Wrath with their own twist and rules. The food situation was problematic as she wouldn't just accept just chocolate or the excuse don't need it. Took a long time but seem to be coming along. The cooking part was interesting. Sleep they rather not talk about.  Got them a lot of sewing supplies that shocks Moxxie. Even to this day still get startled being treated with gifts. Even just the littlest things that would brighten Moxxie face up.

The Doc was very curious one.  Along with kept getting a lot of bite marks. Or the rare time Moxxie will use magic to keep them away. He seems to find it fascinating. Very suspicious of them at times. They just seem off is all to them. Yet, doesn't mind talking to him if need be. But any kind of healing was impossible. Hey, it was worth the shot. Got a violin out of it.

Made a friend. Kind of? Don't know. Striker, or Rattles, can be a pain in the ass sometimes. But hey Bombproof worth it. Striker mom, dub Aunt Susie cool too. Same with Bombproof mother Stormwind. They like a lot of different animals once they started to be around them here. Along with another place.

Expect the Wrath Rats.

Now here they are six year later and getting a long hug from their Madre.

"I'm just looking around and go see those cotton balls."

"Bet their missing their favorite babysitter." Maria snickered at her son glare. Which she finds to adorable on his young tear face mark look.  The three freckles on each cheek puffed out a bit and letting their glasses slide down.

"I'm not a babysitter!"

Awhile back when Error learn to open a portal space, which gave his Madre a heart attack, they did a lot of exploring. She get a bit worried when they travel alone so made her bracelet. To open a portal to check and all that. Calm her nerves a bit. The mask, with the cloak was all Moxxie idea. They like it. They would come out here a lot when their free time.

A lot of free time.

One their favorite, won't admit, planets was one with a few animals they found. Okay really some space sheep Moxxie bumped into on a comet. The big puff ball wouldn't let them as it grabbed their scarf. Just jumping away on rocks till they arrived on the planet.

Then became a pair of fluffy cotton balls and other variety of animals 'babysitter'.

Last, time they checked they were, physically, the kid here.

"Sure." Fixes up their scarf and made sure it wraps snugly around their neck. "Have fun and be careful."

"I will. I will."

"Be safe."

"Shouldn't it be the opposite?"

"Smartass little runt." Roll her eyes and ruffle their head. See a small smirk trying to not slip past their mouth. "Go on before I put you back on rat duty."

"So, cruel."

"I think I'm a good Madre."

"I meant for the rats." Open a space portal and quickly jump in. Snicker seeing their Madre face and close it shut quickly.

They were now floating around in space. Floats to an asteroid and sit on it. Took their backpack off and pull out a mask. Place it on the side of their face and pull hoodie up over their horns. Open the codes to check the area they were at. Look like the planetary system they were around was like Earth, the sun, and few other planets. Usually further farther away from this area. Only really 'visit' Earth is when they use a portal to the planet and check a few things. Maybe should be some interesting sights around this time. Stood up and jump off the asteroid.

Jump on one asteroid after another. While also goofing off by doing a few tricks.  Jump when one bigger rock came a bit faster. Summon a pair of familiar strings to latch on an asteroid above and pull themselves up easily to sit on it.

Small chuckle escapes the imp mouth as they enjoy the free ride.

Soon sees a planet, one those small dwarf planets, and drop down to land on it. Move just a few steps to make a turn around a short-rugged wall and freeze. Staring at a small figure huddle up in a corner of the rock.

Tilt their head and unsure what to do. Wait yes, they do. Just turn around and jump away. They have things to do after all! Got to work on their magic that was new and open up. There some annoying animals too see. Maybe destroy an asteroid. Heck, could just be a short adult inside. Stop when they heard a sniffle.

Fine.

Only, because they think it odd to see another child in space. Can see they aren't hurt too. Move very silently as they put the mask over their face. As they took notice of their attire and themselves.

Clothes appeared ruffle up along with fancy for a child. A tear on the sleeves and vest. Gray-blue feathers coming out in place and unkept. A big blue book with a symbol by their side. Their head lifted up and look like there were some scratch marks on their face. Teary four red eyes. Lift their arm to clean their eyes. Small wince at the scratch marks and began to feel extra pathetic. Turn their head slightly and stared.

Moxxie tilt their head at their own direction.

"W-Who are y-you?" The owl started and started to crawl backwards away. But couldn't get to far as they are pressed against the wall. Could have stood up and float away. But were a bit shoch at the moment to see another being in space! The mask, hooded being with scarf like 6 feet away from him.

"Frogmouth?"

"What?"  Now just confused. The voice sounded a bit younger than them. Were they a child too?

"Frogmouth." Points at their direction.

He blinked a bit and gaped. "I don't know what a frogmouth is but im not one!"

"Little Frogmouth?"

"No! Wait Im taller than you!" Stand up and walk over. Now sees how the masked one was only to his shoulders. "See taller!"

"Frogmouth."

"My name not Frogmouth its Stolas!"

"Stolas?"

"Correct!" Stolas puffed his chest up in a proud manner. "Stolas of the Ars Goetia! One of the Goetia princess of Hell!"

Moxxie just stare at the chest and poke it like it was nothing. The small chest deflated. "Frogmouth."

"I am not an amphibian of any sorts! Im a avian owl!"

"Frogmouth are a bird on Earth."

Stolas blinked as they stare at them. "Oh. I didn't know Earth had such creatures called that. Is that another word for owl?"

"Different bird looks like an owl but not one."

"Why call me that then!"

"No, longer crying."

Stolas open his mouth and suddenly closed it. Blink a bit at the odd person. "No, longer crying?"

"You were sniffing."

"Oh! I wasn't crying. But um thank you for your concern."

"Tell that to your wet eyes."

"I. Um I wasn't." Head down a little to rub his face. Really trying to get rid the wetness. Wince when they brushed the scratch marks. Look back to see them just staring. Were they staring at him. "Why you wear that? Does it help you breathe out here."

"I can breathe out here."

"Then why?"

"To not be looked at."

"Well, I'm looking at you, aren't I?"

Tilt their head. "Guess you are."

"You're an odd one." Stolas giggle and then eyes widen what they said. "Oh. Wait im not trying to be rude. I um- "

"I am odd."

"Oh." Didn't expect that as a response. Then thought crossed. "Wait! You never told me your name."

"Puppet."

"Puppet?" Stolas grinned. "Your name is Puppet."

"One of them."

"One of them? Is it your real name."

"Nope."

Stolas pouts and arms crossed. "Well that not fair."

"My choice Frogmouth."

"Quite calling me that!" Stolas charged at them. Not fully sure what they were going to do.

Only for 'Puppet' to jump out the way.

"Hey! Hold still!"

"No."

"Tell me your real name!"

"Catch me first and maybe."

Next, few minutes was Stolas chasing Puppet. Just to get them. But somehow turn to a chasing game. Now Moxxie was chasing a laughing Stolas.

"Not going to get me!"

"Im going easy on you!"

"Sounds like something an old person would say!"

"Says your gray feathers."

"That doesn't mean I'm ollWHOA!" Stolas tripped and fell face flat. He sniffed and lift himself up a bit to go on his knees. Rub his face.

"That scratch bigger."

"W-what?" Stolas turns a bit. Only for his eyes to widen a little to see specks of blood on his sleeve.  Then can feel that stinging pain worsen on his cheek. Look and see their masked companion on their side. Eyes widen to see glowing blue strings coming out their gloved fingers. Small worry and fear. "What are you doing?"

"Fix."

"Fix?"

Would have said destroyed out of habit. But thinks fix is a better option to say. Free left hand pointing to his cheek.

"You want to fix my scratch?"

"Was bothering you before and now a cut."

"Will it hurt?" Look a little wearily.

"Doesn't hurt me." Got no complaint from the animals or the time Madre accidentally stepped on a nail.

"If you want." Stolas watch wearily. Can already hear his father voice and many other for trusting a stranger. That he should suck it up and take care it himself. To not be a whiney cry baby at his age now. Thoughts stop seeing the strings closer.

Pretty.

Then an odd sensation against his cheek. It felt like his face was being sewed up. It wasn't painful. He pricked his fingers before when he messes with the tools for his garden.

"Done."

"Huh."

"Done."

The owl boy touches his cheek. Surprise to feel nothing. Move his hand back and see no blood either. "Where the strings?"

"Gone." Wiggle their fingers.

"No, I mean you were stitching my face? Why the stitches not there? I never heard of magic strings that heal. Let along strings in general like this! It's so fascinating! Oh! Is this your special magic! Were you taught out here? Wait? Do you live out here- "

Moxxie stare as question after question comes out their mouth. Mind went back to thinking a bit. Ars Goetia? Didn't they hear that somewhere before? Maybe should asked their own questions too. Should they even have answered some of this? Wait why they looking sad?

"I apologize. I must be annoying you." Head down a bit.

"If you were annoying me, I would have told you Frogmouth."

"I give up!" Throws their arms in the air.

"So, did that mean I won?"

"I guess?"

"Then I don't have to tell you, my name."

"What!"

"Yep."

Stolas pouts. "Bugger."

"Better luck next time."

"Next, time." The red eyes blink. Then widen a bit. "Does that mean we can see each other again?"

Moxxie blink behind the mask. "You want to see me. Again?"

"I do! Well, I mean if you're not busy." A small smile. "I had a fun time. You took the time to well spend time with me. Like to know why you out here as well. I thought it would just be me."

"Why would you think it just be you?"

"Well, my duty."

"Your duty?"

"Oh yes!" Goes to grab their book and rush back over. Sat down close to Puppet. "Come on sit down!"

"To read your book to you?"

"No, silly! Plus, I would be kind of reading it to you. It's also a grimoire."

"A book."

"Not quite. Well, okay it is a book but a special one!" Reach out to grab their hand.

Moxxie immediate took a step back. Sees them stop and look confused. "I don't like to be touch."

"Don't like being touched?"

"Haphephobia."

"I never heard of that? So, it's meant you don't like being touch at all." Another new word of his list to look up.

"That a simple way of putting it." Sit down but not too close.

"I apologize."

"Why?"

"I bet I made you uncomfortable when I chase you." Stolas head down lower.

"You didn't. Plus, you weren't able to get me." Wasn't frighten like it would be in battle and other situations.

"You are pretty good at dodging." Little smile and see positions. "Should I scoot further away?"

"Your fine and I can see the book Frogmouth."

"Grimoire Puppet."

The pair seated down as Stolas explain his role to Puppet, show a few tricks with the book they can do. Stolas smiles proudly at what he was able to achieve so far.

"Your good." Look at the stars Stolas was gathering with his palm. Stay focus on them.

"Thank you! I've been studying and teaching myself really hard." Smile bigger and the stars brighten in his hand.

"Yourself?"

"Well, yes."

"No, one helped you?" Point at the book. "Wouldn't you have a teacher or something?"

"It's my duty. My job is to study and learn the Earth skies, stars and the prophecies that they hold. To grown as the mighty prince of Hell and ill have my own legions to lead."

"Hell has a Prince?" Wasn't it some Willy Wonka guy with a blonde tall model that led that top ring? They don't look like owls. They should look back at the codes. 

"Well, its um a little complicated. Im a Prince but for the Ars Goetia."

"A Prince they expect to do training while being self-taught."

"What's wrong with that?"

"Nothing. I was basically self-taught. You're doing well. I just would think you have well teachers. Doesn't your folks help?"

"Fathers always busy." Look back at his book. Eyes sadden a bit. "Which I get. He has his own duties to think about after all."

Small silence between the pair.

Moxxie frown slightly. Their mind wanders a bit of the times in that past. How King, Queen or whoever in charge. No, matter made sure was someone to teach their kids. Even when it was the tougher and 'bad' place to survive. His Madre wanted to help. Well, can't much with the magic but did still help them in others ways.

Stolas rub the back of his feathery head. Didn't want to really talk about his absent father. At least they weren't pushing questions about him. Along with his mother. Then a sudden thought cross. "Um Puppet."

"Yep."

"Are you an angel?"

"What?"

"A angel?"

"Nope."

"You sure."

"I don't have wings, halo or whatever else a angel of any category has."

"What are you then?"

"That's for me to know and for you to not ever find out like my name."

"Hey that's not fair! I'm telling you about myself!"

"That's on you. Didn't have to answer my questions."

"I well. I just didn't want to be rude. Which you are being."

"Already know I am." Sees their head down in another defeat. Can literally feel it off them. Roll their eyes and gave in a little. "I travel."

"Huh?" Look back over and see their head pointed up.

"I travel space a lot. Travel. Sight sees. Watch. Some training. Will write what I find. Space is filled with so much wonder and beauty. It never ends. Its calming and quiet. Away from others."

"Able to be alone."

"Till you're a babysitter."

"What?"

"But that one of the things I do."

"I bet it fun."

"It can be."

"We could explore together!"

"Now?"

"Yes-"Stolas stopped and remember he needs to go back home. They should be gone by now. "Well, maybe not today."

Right. They should start heading back home too. Stood up. "Interesting time I had Stolas."

"Wait!" Stolas stand back up. Held the book close to his chest. Look down shyly. "Will we see each other again?"

"You want to see me again?" Taken back by that question. Still does at time like when someone like Striker wants to hang out with him. Now an owl Prince?

"If you don't mind." Small smile. "I had nice time. It nice to talk to someone who has similar interest with me. Your even nice if a little blunt."

"Thanks?"

"Can we?"

"I guess. You're lost wasting time with me." Along with not worth it and can do better.

"What? I didn't feel like it was a waste today with you." Sees the mask face stare at them for a while and finally got a sigh of sorts.

"Fine. But can't guarantee I'll be fun."

"Don't worry! I'm still learning what it like to have fun! We can learn together!"

"Wow...Yeah I'm still pathetic. You're doing better than me." Thumb up at the crestfallen expression. Huh Striker had an almost similar expression. Till he demanded who he had to throttle to think like that.

Maybe they're like this living in space. Stolas thought as they stared at them. Held their book a little tightly. Did he actually make a friend? Maybe one he can meet again and again. Almost given up at the thought of making another friend. No, one in his age group likes him. Or force to spend time with them. Only to be mock, walk away or 'pushed' out the way. "I don't think you're pathetic."

"Just met me."

"Well I still think you're not." Puff cheek out. Then thought struck. "How will we know to see each other again?"

"I don't know. Um same spot in two days?"

"That excellent! Will have so much fun! Do you like books?"

"I like your book but yeah."

"Grimoire! Oh, I can bring a few! It'll be fun. Um unless you don't want to read. I can think of other stuff to do."

"I'm fine with reading." Why was their tail wagging?

"Wonderful! I hope you like mine! Maybe one day I can show you my collection and-"

"Can you not tell anyone you met me out here?"

"Huh? Why not?"

"I don't want the attention. You said so yourself finding it odd to see me out here."

"I supposed I could." Head down a little. "Can I at least say I know a Puppet?"

"I guess."

"Alright. I Stolas of the Ars Goetia family will keep you, Puppet and real name, whereabouts a secret. As you are my friend."

"Acquaintance."

"Too late I made the vow." Stolas grinned at them.

"You going to be a pain in the neck. Aren't you Frogmouth?"

"It's Stolas!"

Few minutes later.

"What you mean you met a Frogmouth in space!"

"I just call him Frogmouth." Moxxie explained to Maria of their new 'adventure'.

Maria open and close her mouth. She took a deep breath. Then stare at her child. "What their real name?"

"Why?"

"Moxxie."

"Stolas of some Goetia thing?"

"Goetia." Maria muttered in surprise.

Of course her child accidentally befriended one the noble kids. Why not with their unusual luck.

"Be careful around your new friend."

"Acquaintance."

"Last time you said that you're befriending Striker."

"I rather bite my tail off then admit Rattles is that."

Maria laughed and pick up her son. As she cuddles the grumbling ex-destroyer. "Admit it. You're a sweetie."

"Let me go so I can curl outside for the rats to eat me."

"'Naw. How about hot chocolate instead."

"That'll do."

"Good." Maria makes the hot chocolate as she listen at what been doing. She smile a little at her child neutral tone but their tail wag slightly.

She going to be a worried Madre. Even if her child a very powerful being that can ripped them all to shreds. She going to worry and be a bit protective. While they, the imps in Wrath, respect their Lord Satan. Goetia are a different case. They are pricks in a nicest way to say it.

But this was a child they meet. Stolas. Prince Stolas. Look to maybe Striker age from what Moxxie could gather. Awkward like them. Likes his book. Calls them Frogmouth.

Sure. What could possible go wrong.

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"Do you have your own personal garden?" Moxxie sits crossed legged as they look at the books Stolas brought. A lot of books they were pulling out from a portal. Look at the magic off their hand and at the grimoire that was glowing. Look back at the book he was holding that said Botany. Pretty picture with flowers in a clear vase and vines around.

"I do actually. I've been working on it. Now my Venus flytraps stay inside." Stolas stacking up a few books.

He been jumping in excitement the past two day. Along with slightly anxiety on what could happen. They wanted this turn out well. Haven't told anyone about their new friend. Actually like the thought not telling anyone. Well, at least where he met them.

They couldn't even sleep the past two day as the child mind kept wandering. Pull put book after book to study and others too see if anyone possible meet someone different. Couldn't even finished one book after another to get him some kind of clue. From the glowing strings or even the design of the mask to give them an idea. It couldn't be a human as he check the planet at the time. Weren't even close to go passed the moon yet to explore on those spaceships. Angels it wouldn't been possible even if they did asked a silly question. Was it possibly an alien? Maybe another demon like him who role to study space. But why? Shouldn't there be one. They didn't even seem to recognize them when they said Goatia. The mask was in the way though to see the face.

Almost thought he missed the day to meet them. So, grabbed the books they did prepare, along with a snack. Their tiredness left as Puppet actually arrived like they said they would! Well, was waiting for them. But that's beside the point!

"Why?"

"Well, they're still small right now and should be looked after. Plus, the type im working on is better to stay inside. Eventually when the greenhouse is set up ill put a few there. But for now I like to keep them at home. Part of my family." He grinned but then their head down a little. "Sorry for blabbering. Bet it sound foolish."

"To have a Venus Flytrap family?"

"No! I meant yes. Well, just talking about them. Many find my talks about plants boring."

"Should stick one of your plants in their faces and bite them. Pick one that's the biggest right now."

"What!" Turn to see them reading a book.

"Why not. Let the plant show they don't like being bashed. Especially in front of the one who taking care of them."

"You think plants can actually listen and hear us." Stolas four eyes perked up.

"I think their smarter than they look and can be dangerous. But useful to us." Small shrug. "You understand it better than I do that for sure."

"Nonsense! Besides the physical harm I bet they appreciate what you just said."

Along with cowered in fear if they can feel what they done. Or sense how off there are. Moxxie thought and kept it to themselves. Glance back at the book as they read it.

"Do you do any kind of planting?"

"I help out with a garden. Like for food or get some weeds out."

"Oh! Is it space vegetables! Fruit!"

"Carrots."

"Carrots." Face deflated. "Are they at least spacey like?"

"There carrots."

"Anything else?"

"There lettuce."

"Spa-"

"Its normal lettuce." Lettuce from Wrath but hey doesn't need to know that. Just like the carrots. "Probably is 'space lettuce' but haven't notice. Rarely travel for food."

"Speaking of food." Pulls a container out. "I brought us snacks."

"Snacks?"

"Yes." Blink at them. "You do know what snacks are. Right?"

"Yes?"

"Then snacks! I brought my own separate since I wasn't sure what you like. But could try it if you like. Here you go." Open a lid to show some cut up fruit.

Moxxie just stared at it and awkwardly took one. Could have use the no hungry excuse but can already see his Madre look if they decline it. "Thanks?"

Stolas nods and excited. Maybe he can see their face.

The head just turn from their directions.

Stolas fell backwards. Then quickly sat back up when they turn back. Mask still in place.

"Yum."

Well, he tried. Open their own container next.

"Are those mice?" Look at the mice laying down flat.

"Yep!" Pick one up and tear the head off. "Want one?"

Mind went back to when they swallowed a whole mouse. They were dared by Striker. He was really shock they did it. Only to get that smirk off their face. Got another long lecture, from Maria, to not swallow every single thing. Not like it would mess them up. But that was not something they want again. "I'll pass."

"Alright." Ate his snacks happily while he read a book about stones.

Moxxie shrug and went back to reading. Now and then turn away to eat the fruit.

The pair just sitting together, with the books as a wall between them, as they read book. Surrounded by space itself. A comet flying passed by. Stars twinkling or bursting into fire. Stolas would do a lot of the talking. Would state an interesting fact he was reading. Or a confusing questions. Just pure excitement and aww.  Puppet response were short. Sometime saying a sentence that made no sense to Stolas. Would occasionally asked Stolas certain things from the book they were reading.

"Did you have fun?"

"Yes."

"Are you saying that to make me feel happy?"

"No."

"You sure?"

"You're questioning how I feel. Is making me feel not happy but annoyed."

"You're funny." Stolas giggles as they put their books up. They been out here longer than expected. Would have mind staying longer but had to be ready for tomorrow. A 'tea party' time. Face drop a bit at the reminder as they rub their cheek. Eyes widen. "Wait! I made you something."

Next, thing Moxxie knows they are holding a small container. Open it up and notice paste inside.

"For, healing my cheek. I'm not fully sure how it work for you. But I wanted to give you that. It's made from plants and herbs I've bean planting. It's like a paste for healing. That way you don't have to waste your magic on healing you. I've been learning how to make it for a while now. Not sure if the same effects might well help you since I don't know what you are. But I wanted to give you something." Stolas smile at them and then small itch of worry on how silent they were being.

"I don't eat it?"

"No! It's like to put over cuts, scratches and infections."

"Oh." Put the lid back over it. "Thanks. You be a good plant healer."

"I don't know about that." Rub the back of their head in embarrassment. "I'm still learning you know. It's like a hobby on the side."

"Good hobby." Took a step back when they almost got to close.

"You think it good."

"Yes?"

Stolas stared a long time and smile. "Thank you."

Stare for a while and before they could asked. Stolas used his book and open a portal. Look like a bedroom.

"Can we meet up again in three days?"

"If we're going to keep doing this. We need better communications." A cellphone would be good right now. Could do the other thing too.

"Your right." Tap their chin and finger snap. "I think I can get you a mirror."

"A mirror?"

"To talk to each other. I'll make sure to get you one. That way we can talk. Change plans if were not able to see the other." The owl face beam happily.

"But I could-"

"Will talk later. I had a good time! I'll bring more next time! Bye, Puppet." Jump through the portal.

"See yeah Frogmouth."

"It's Stolas!"

Few minutes later.

"You were going to tell him you could have an open portal. Weren't you." Maria sent their child amused look at the kitchen table.

"Check out this healing paste they made for me."

Distraction of course.

~ ~ ~ ~

The next few months been interesting. That was one of the ways Moxxie could really explain this friendship with Stolas. Did actually get a mirror from Stolas. After showing him they could make portals. Their reaction was funny. Still use the mirror as it is useful.

Stolas would plan few funny tricks to get the mask off. Epic fails. But hey they learned they had a tail. So, A+ on that effort.

It was funny, to Moxxie, the different friends they met. Striker and Stolas are very different. But there were little similarities.

Like when Striker came over before to visit. He beat up the ones who bullied them. The same group that almost burned them and now is home school. Said something about he can only mess with their vermin. Rattles was odd but it was kind of nice. Too show his version he 'care'.

Stolas well wasn't from a kid. But used his magic to stop a comet that almost hit them. Not like it would have hurt him. Then learn to know on watch out or else Stolas goes mother hen over him. Which was also the day he learns why you don't touch Puppet till he ready to trust you.

Lots of asteroids destroyed that day.

Along with apologies and head bows from Stolas.

Felt, a bit horrid that day from loosing it. Anger at themselves to let their phobia get in the way. But also, the teary eyes Stolas gave him. Made them feel bad. A different bad since with Striker they didn't want him to be in trouble. They are use to Striker now from over the years. Stolas always made sure to give them space. Now probably feels like they broke a sacred friendship bond they had.

Moxxie started to make him a little sorry gift. For what happen that day. After finaly getting him to answer that bloody mirror after a week. To meet up.

"Here."

Stolas blink and see the box "What this?"

"Open it."

Stolas blinked but finally did. Eyes widen at the book satchel. It was pale shade of gray. Till you see the stitching detals of flowers, stones and stars in different areas. The colors blending well and not clashing into the other. In the center was a gold S. Down below was a turn lock and snap closure that was gold too.

Now Stolas knows Puppet sews. Saw him do it when he was a little late to one their meet ups. It was amazing to watch them use strings to make clothing. To change the colors for the fabric. To alternate it. To create. Then was flabbergasted to know Puppet full outfit was of their own making. It was their hobby. He practically jumps up and down to asked it they could make him something. Then felt embarrassed and said he'll pay.

Which Puppet decline. Well, the paying at least. But wouldn't mind making them something one day.

"You always carry your book out here. Thought this be easier. Um never made a bag before but I tried." After destroying a few other attempts. "So, um it'll fit your book. A few things too. Maybe another book, pencils, or even a mice's. The metal for the lock should only react to your magic. So, only you would be able to open it. You know so others won't touch your stuff and your about to cry."

Stolas has tears about to come down.

"I um I try to make it nice. It's um never mind. Ill get rid of it. Give you some money to buy something better than this jun- "

"NO!"

Puppets arms empty as Stolas held the bag tightly.

"I don't deserve this! You made this for me." Stolas looked at them with a tear smile expression.

"You're holding that very tightly."

"I can't hug you. So, why not the bag instead."

"I think I can feel my back crack."

"I heard cracking backs are a good thing."

"Ill pass." Look to the side. "So, um stop being sad. Im not mad or anything. It was an accident."

Stolas stared at them and chuckles weakly. "That was kind of bad but I do accept this. I actually got you're a sorry gift too."

"I don't want a gift."

"But I can't give it back!"

"That sounds like a you problem."

"Come on I work hard to get it." After stealing it and making his own version.

"Fine." Watch them open up a portal and pull out a potted plant. Tilt their head as they stared at the yellow flower

"This is a Berlandiera lyrate or Chocolate daisy. They grow on Earth. You like chocolate. I thought you would like them for the smell. I'll show you how to take care of them. They were a bit troubling at the beginning but after awhile I seem to gotten them to live longer." Smile and sees Puppet walk up to them. Eyes widen to see them grab the mask. But only to lift it up a bit. They stayed frozen as this was the closes, they ever seen them with the mask off. Yet, still can't get some kind of feature.

Till they saw a speck of white on the side of their face.

Stolas eyes widen. Then couldn't move in time to see as they pulled the mask down. Then the potted plant no longer in their hands. The mask already back over their face.

"Thank you. They smell delicious and pretty. I won't eat them."

"You're not supposed to eat flowers to begin with unless their edibles!"

"I could be herbivore creature under this mask."

"Just because I'm an owl that doesn't mean I want to eat every rodent."

"Was that sass I'm hearing?"

"Maybe I'm picking it up from you."

"Can't be me. I'm the sarcastic one."

"I don't know if I should take you serious or not."

"That is why you're the sane one and not me."

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Moxxie kind of knows about the arrangement of Stolas engagement. It rarely brought up. Only few times it was mention if Stolas had to leave or be a few days late. Either with lessons, duties, or spend time with his many years later family in law. That includes his 'bride' and her 'brother'.

The former destroyer thought that sucked. The whole force marry thing. Along with getting suspicious on other subjects that might be happening at home.

If you count that empty mansion a home.

Yes, at this point Puppet has went to Stolas home. At least the bedroom, library, and the garden house being fixed up. The pair would sneak around a lot as there were servants. Almost turn it into a game. Stolas enjoyed the moments they stay offer. Plus, he learn at that point their buddy Puppet has a parent! How?

Had to ask their permission to stay the night at Frogmouth place.

Besides that Moxxie was starting to get suspicious how they treat Stolas. From his attitude to the way he is quite or smack talk about Andrealphus. Yet, Stolas can't do anything about the bullying.

That right bullying.

Moxxie knows that damn too well. When they witness it the first time.

They wanted to surprise Stolas that day. By portal to their room. It was a flower he wanted to give him after removing it carefully off the Space Animal planet. Okay should think of a better name. Wasn't in their room when they look through the portal. Search around the mansion till they arrived at the living room and kitchen. Hid easily behind the wall as they see guest.

It was Stolas. Along with two others. He did not seem thrilled. It actually look like they were arguing.

Some female white feather swan girl. Or a secretary bird? A crown that looks like it was holding her feather hair up in a high ponytail. Red-pink eyes. In a puffy dress. The other was another avian that gave them prick vibes. Periwinkle and white feathers. A pair of turquoise eyes. Dress like a noble teen. Just smirking and then laughed as the girl pushed Stolas down.

"This pathetic to keep talking about some imaginary friend!"

"They are not imaginary!"

"Then, where oh where this so called friend of yours!"

"I told you they are busy."

"Excuses, excuses. Honestly it quite pathetic. Your eleven should start growing up."

"Should take your own advice." Stolas grumble a bit.

"What was that you scrawny ass!" Stella grab the front of his collar.

Moxxie watches and wait for Stolas to smack her hand away. Or even use his magic to get her off.

But nothing.

He was just trembling as she screams at his face. While the other just sits back and does nothing. No, wait start to throw his own insult.

"It cute how two years almost passed. Too still be so childish and immature to keep this friend up, that silly little rabbit toy and now look ready to cry. Aww seeing your make believe world fun to crush but should be growing out of it. You are almost twelve." Andrealphus snickered.

"It's not childish!" Stolas yelled and pushed Stella off him. "They are real and I wouldn't let them meet cruel ugly jerks like you!"

Andrealphus smile dropped and stood up. He head was at least over Stolas on head. While Stella was the same height like Stolas.

"Care to repeat that Stolas." His eyes twitch.

"Going to get it now loser." Stella smirked.

"Cruel ugly-"Their face grabbed roughly by Andrealphus sharp claws

"The only ugly thing I see is your crying little face. Along with your pathetic excuses of some stupid make-believe Puppet! The only puppet I see is you!"

Moxxie grabbed the side of the wall tightly. Cracks began to form at the sight they were seeing. Stolas trying to not cry while Andrealphus verbally assault him. Stella joining in and laughing. Grit their teeth together as they insult, bully and be damn cruel to Stolas. All because of them and not understanding him!

"Can't believe I have to marry this looser!" Stella sneered at him

Stolas trembling and look close to crying again. He just wanted them to stop and shut up! Why does it matter at all! Puppet their friend! Not theirs! A friend no one believes and think the weirdo made him up! Were times he desperately wanted to show the truth. But he was loyal and remember the promise.

A promise that can sometimes bring pain and insult on yourself.

Moxxie eyes glowed behind the mask.

That was enough!

CRACK!

A blast of magical invisible energy hitting everything. But not living beings.

But the power source of Hell electrical core instead!

Darkness in all seven rings of hell.

Silence.

The screams all around.

Stolas stared as he watch Stella, Andrealphus screaming around. His servant running in while trying to calm them down. A lot of running into furniture and into each other. Guess they forgot he can at least see in the dark.

Why was it dark?

Felt, their hand get grab and pulled up. Then was running fast around the corner. Then a portal open for the pair to jump in and closed behind.

Stolas taken back what just happen the last few seconds. "Puppet what are you doing? Were you in my house? Did you turn off the lights back there and-"

Puppet turn around. Their other hand was holding the mask firmly against their face. But it was the left upper part of the mask that shock Stolas. It was no longer there and see cracks around the edges. Can see small parts of them. Red-gray skin. White hair around the forehead. A white speck close to the cheek area. Blue marks under the eye lids that seem to go down but the mask hiding it. Now was seeing yellow sclera with a glowing blue ring around a black pupil.

"Pupp-"

"Are you okay?"

What? Stolas was stunned by the question. Then listen to Puppet talk about how they arrived to his home. Wanted to give a gift. Small panic rose when they saw what happen. Stolas try to make sure Puppet doesn't know too much about the family and Nobles. To not let them be worry about him.

"Stolas how long this been happening. Were they like this to you even before meeting me. Stolas?" Sees them just frozen and staring at him. Knows that look and posture all too well. Being too damn lost in your thoughts that were eating you up. They glance down to notice they were still holding the prince hand. Would have let go but didn't. As they now feel the trembles in their claws.

Frick.

Double frick at the idea that past.

Shook their head a bit and swallow it down. Just do it!  Pull them very easily and hugged Stolas. Their own body shaking at the physical contact they initiated first. But right now was to comfort them. "Frogmouth snapped out of it!"

Stolas did. Was it the hug? When was the last time they received a hug? Their voice. So, many ideas on the case until they stop. Puppet was hugging them. Puppet was hugging him! He took this moment and hugged them back. He sniffed and held them close. "Your mask. I saw parts of it. I my fau-

"It's not your fault in anyway." Moxxie stopped him. Just focus on this hug. At least the layers were helping out Held the slightly taller boy "This one on me."

The red eye prince sniffed and rub their face in their scarf.

Not sure what to do. Then a thought crossed. At least to help out. Plus, the limit of being held about to not last much longer. "Come I got something to show you. But can't tell anyone else."

"O-okay?"

After one portal later.

Stolas was stunned along with happy as he cuddle up in a pile of spaces sheep. He couldn't believe such a place existed! How come he never found a place like this before? Right now questions for later as he cuddle the soft creatures.

Moxxie watches while getting a judgy look from a few of the adult creatures around. Look back up at the half deer dragon. "I um will make sure a little warning next."

Got a snort along with a nip on the head.

"Puppet!"

"Yeah Frogmouth?" Glance to see Stolas head popped out. A baby space sheep on the owl head.

"Thank you!" Stolas beamed a bit. He seem to look better compared to before. Then a different look. "I'm curious though. How you got the whole mansion back home really dark so fast."

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh."

Thirty minutes later, one drop off and energy finally back on.

"You heard and saw it folks. Hell, electricity been down for thirty minutes. How this fuck this happen? We don't know! But not everyone was affected. Like if you lived in Wrath you wouldn't notice at all besides electricity off! But still have those sunny kills sun and hell tornadoes to give you light. In other news The King of Hell decided to do an emergency meeting of this confusing event-" News reporter voice being heard over the tv.

"Alright that should be out." Maria removing a few shards out of Moxxie face. It was only around the are they left eye was shown.

"I'm in trouble aren't I." Moxxie asked her. The mask sitting on the table with the cloak off. Besides their clothes and scarf.

"Less trouble but concern what happen." Maria put the tweezers down and grab the rag. Began to pat the area of the eye. Yes, they can heal themselves but that worry won't ever leave.

Moxxie was silent and didn't move.

"Was it Stolas."

"Not particularly." Sees her put the rag down. Then handed their glasses to them. Didn't wear them today so they weren't destroyed.

"But somehow involved." Sees their pupil move away slightly. But enough to confirm it. "Mox I want to know what happen. All around hell it really scared those in every ring."

"I thought Wrath was fine."

"Yes, our ring not as flashy electricity wise. But there is still a bit of tech around. It was luck backup generators weren't effective as they were already turn off. Like for hospitals." Sees the flinch and eyes widen a little. "Hey, hey easy. Its fine now. Don't start panicking. You fixed it with the codes. Which concerns me. This happen because it had something to do with Stolas. Your magic acted out with him."

"Only because those two brats were bullying him." Annoyance in their eyes as their fist clutched.

"So, it was others involved." Sees their head down. "Did they see you?"

"No, just Frogmouth."

Maria stared for awhile and sighs. Glance back at the mask. Then at him. "I want to meet Stolas soon."

"What?"

"Mox he may not seen all your face. But he going to put something together. You even admit he a smart fellow. Are you going to just keep playing this story you're from space? You even showed him the space animal planet."

"I kind am a weirdo alien with my unusual powers."

"Moxxie." Tone firm now and sees their head down a bit. Their goat legged imp child look like they want to be swallowed down the ground.

"I just don't want that attention. How an imp has magic." That enough already makes them feel queasy how to explain. Already feels sick at the thought if they were to explain everything on how.

"I may not get it. But I can get the fear and worry." Touch their face and their thumb brush the three freckle marks. "Will figure this together and ill wait. I may like to lie just like everyone else out when we need to. Or being a prick. But got to put some truth to it eventually."

"I guess."

"Plus, you must trust him in a way you trust Striker."

"How so?"

"You let him hug you." Grin at their startled look. Then grumble as their lift the scarf up to hide their embarrassed look. She chuckles and ruffle their head. "Now, you go lay down and rest. No, excuse. No, calling Striker or Stolas. That includes answering the phone, mirror or portal. Rest."

"That's mean."

"Yes, I'm so cruel wanting my child to relax." Stand up and point out. "Now go. Call it your small punishment."

"You just doing this because you want to talk to your girlfriend on that phone."

"SHE NOT MY GIRLFRIEND! WE ARE BUSINESS PARTNERS!"

"Sure."

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Stolas groans as he lift himself off the ground. "Can't we take a break?"

A string snaps towards him.

The owl boy eyes widen, and quickly dodge away from the string. Let out an 'eep' as they got behind a rock. Only to be grab and thrown into space. "You can at least say no!"

"No." Puppet on top of the rock. A pair of string out in the left hand. While their right was holding a bone. Mask still back on but didn't fix that part.

Stolas let out a tired groan and ready to fall on his face. His weapon made of magic about to disappear any second.

Two months passed after the whole Hell was put into darkness. Stolas and Puppet friendship seem to kick it up a notch. Puppet somewhat relax around the prince time to time. Stolas just thrilled to have such a great friend.

Of course Stolas got a bit pouty. When they couldn't open a portal of space to each those animals. But Puppet could! Then their mind was also a bit destroyed that day of a funny reality of the situation about space.

"You keep saying Earth space. Why?" Puppet look at Stolas. The pair on the planet. Could say their having a picnic. Unwanted baby animal guest. But Stolas doesn't seem to mind.

"It's where I have to learn. All of space is around Earth." Stolas explained as he holding a bird. Scratch under their chin as he gives them a treat. Look up to see they got a long silent stare. Not just from Puppet but the other animals. "What?"

"I mean you not wrong but um. How far would you say you traveled?"

"Oh everywhere in space!"

"Everywhere in space."

"Yes, as far as space can expand around Earth and what I have in my grimoire." Stolas beamed happily as he up the book.

"Either you were lied too or someone ripped the pages from your book."

"Huh? What you mean."

"You can't have seen all of space. It's impossible."

"Well, maybe I did." Stolas huffed and then a proud know it all look. "Let start with Earth pinpoint! You would keep going and going. Then bam 13 billion light-years of exploration have been discovered! My job is to learn the Earth stars after all. So, I must know all about space for Hell."

"Four percent."

Face suddenly looked confused. "What?"

"That's only four percent of space if you're starting on Earth." Point at the book. "I mean that still good and all that. A little further ahead than whatever Earth already able explored so far. Plus, the planet actually like further, further away. I don't even think Earth will be able to find this area. Maybe one-Why you shaking?"

"F-Four percent! Only four percent!" Stolas began to panic and flip through his book. There no way! Maybe he missed something? What about a wrong book? Could the Ars Goetia just been wronged in general? Would this messed up his role in any way?

WHY DIDN'T HIS FATHER GET HIM A BLOODY TEACHER!

Moxxie and the other animals stayed far away that day as Stolas has their meltdown.

Yeah very broke that day. Makes you wonder how much Hell really knows. Same with Heaven. Besides the Maker. Or whoever. Which also lead to Stolas go on a study filled rage mode for a while. Along with something about them being pirates to explore and make a map. Whatever the heck that all meant.

But at last they are not studying. Instead training.

Why?

Well, you see. When a lot of the Ars Goetia families, along with random nobles, get together for certain events. At least medium to big ones. They'll sometimes have duels. Even the 'playful' duels for the kids and teenagers. You know to show some nice skills, bitch at your child while you loose and even a laughing stock. Maybe a bet will happen here and there.

Stolas, at the beginning, use to like it. You know meet other kids and such. Maybe with his luck at the time when he meet Blitzo. Make some other friends. Even maybe interact with his older half-siblings. That rare case Paimon there, or at least in a mirror.

Many didn't like him seeing him as a weirdo, loser, a book nerd or not carrying about what he likes. Or Stella would talk a lot of junk about him around his friends. Her brother not making it any better. So, Stolas is usually alone with these kind of events. Maybe now and then might have a chance to talk to a son of Duke who doesn't bully him. Even help him out once when a bit of the bullying got too far. Leo was nice.

Now Moxxie will admit the amount of magic Stolas knows is really good. The self-taught help a lot in ways. Along with over time the pair just training. He was talented and began to expand his magic like with plants. Strangely stones as well but still the testing stage.

The physical training part well.

He sucked.

Stolas knows he not the best at it. Yes, he was taught the basics with a weapon. After that it just self-taught and put in effort. Which Stolas admit he hasn't of lately? He just focus on his other duties and fun. Plus, he not very fond of fighting unless to protect himself.

So, when it comes to weapon dueling he usually the laughing stock, mock harder or disappoint his side of his family.

Doesn't remember how it was brought up in front Puppet. Still, the next thing he knows he is running, dodging and trying his best to block Puppet! Who can defiantly fight! Their reason.

Better safe than sorry if you're magic went bye, bye. So, get ready to be sore.

Plus, Moxxie wants Stolas to shut their mouths, and no-mouths, up.

You know how sore it feels when you're out of space gravity and back to normal ground. It's not fun! They did something, magic, and added like wrapping weights. To his legs! Then running, now finally able to hop again, from his friend.

Who taught them to fight?!

"That right keep dodging."

"I'm running out of breathe!"

"Then breathe Frogmouth."

"I can't! Wait? This is space! Breathing doesn't do anything for usAAAAAHHHHHHHH!"

Moxxie got to hand it to him. At least he not giving up. Gotten better with the dodging. Certain movements on the attacks. When to let instincts hit.

Just needs to learn won't be always have time to think and strategize. Unless you can do it in a snap.

"Another?"

Weak groans.

"Good. I'm bringing the asteroids down."

End him.

After training.

"I sometimes admire your strings. Then times like these despise them." Stolas lying flat on the ground in pure exhaustion. Their shirt clinging to him as they were really sweaty. Bottles of water by his side.

"Admire them? I think that's a first I heard that." Moxxie sitting down by them as they sew up Stolas vest. Got a bit destroyed in today training.

"Well, it's true." Stolas groans and slowly lift themselves up. "It really amazing. I have seen and read like string magic. Buts it's only to control someone. But yours is extraordinary and special!"

"Special." Stop for a few seconds and went back to sewing. "That's another too."

"Really?"

"Hmm true I heard it before but only a very few." Lift the vest up and checking every spot out. "Here you go."

"Thank you." Took it and smile. "Maybe I should hire you to be my personal tailor."

"You probably fire me immediately."

"Nonsense! I still use the satchel, the clothes you patch me up, and even the shirt you made me. You really good."

"Niceness not saving you in the next course."

"I'm just stating a fact of compliments. Like you do with my gardening and stone collections." Stolas poke their scarf and smile.

"Yeah, no you're still not getting out of it."

"Oh flubber nuggets!"

"What flubber nuggets?"

"You know I have no idea."

Few days later.

"So, how was that cult meet up?"

"Again. Puppet. We are not a cult. It was just a normal boring noble party." Stolas sitting with Puppet against a tree. Some baby animals surrounding them. To watch, play, and behave. Okay Stolas is seeing what the babysitter comment coming from now.

"The duel?"

"Oh, yes this one we had."

"And?"

"I lost." Stolas head down but beamed a bit. "But I impressed Leo. That was who I was against. He considered a prodigy. Told me I gave him trouble and he actually had to be a bit serious to get me down. Couldn't wait to duel with me again. I do feel a bit annoyed at myself."

"How so?"

"Well, um I was trying to win for you."

"Huh?"

"For teaching me! Didn't want to let you down." He sees the one eye widen in surprise behind the mask. He smile at them.

"You already had to look down at me too see."

"I'm beginning to notice how socially awkward you really are now."

"Takes one to know one."

"Touché."

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

"Um Frogmouth. I'm one for being a hypocrite not taking a break. But shouldn't you relax?" Moxxie tilt their head as Stolas let out a low groan. The owl boy look like they haven't washed themselves for weeks.

"I just don't understand."

"You just sit down and do nothing. Maybe not fully nothing-"

"Not the relaxing but the Grimoire." Stolas head in his own hands.

Stolas, is still trying to comprehend that basically his role of his duty. Or at least the reality of the situation that they only work four percent of Earth 'space'. Just Four percent! But everyone apparently thinks that all of space! It made him question and wonder how really all knowing the Goetia really are. Can't really asked or else it sounds disrespectful. Questioning them in their roles. That includes questing Lucifer role as well. Stolas just confused.

"Hell should know more. My father-"

"Wouldn't Hell only have limit of knowledge. Even for Hellborns. Plus, you kind of all stuck down here. Right?" Sees Stolas twist his head at their direction.

"Repeat that again?"

Puppet shrug. "Demons are only allowed to come to Earth to a certain extent. Correct? Either by one of your Grimoire, a messed up summoning or those crystals. Right? The Wonka King or whatever only knows what going on Earth and whatever deal with Heaven. Why would they care much after that? Why would they care what happen out here in space besides figuring out a horoscope and prophecies? Or in their case like Earth 4 percent%. So, I don't know how your father not notice if before."

"Same." Stolas frown a bit and looked at his book. Stood up. "Excuse me I need to make a quick call."

"Okay." Went back to sewing while Stolas did a private mirror call away.

Few minutes later.

"WHAT?!"

Moxxie lift their head up at the direction Stolas was at when he screamed. Didn't move but could pick up his voice. Along with a young woman.

"He never told you?"

"N-no. I just thought since he had the book. I didn't think. He rarely talk about her. I barely remember her. I. I didn't know." Stolas mind blowing at the Intel he was given. Along with very lost and hurt.

"Oh, Stolas if I knew about this sooner. I would have told you. I just thought he. No. That one is on me thinking he would say something. Should have at least made sure that fool-"

"I don't want to be rude but I need to go your highness." His tone quiet and sounded exhausted.

"Wait. I'm going to send you an address since apparently your father incompetent to at least do his job."

"An address?"

"To the property. I remember some details. But the area is to be yours when you were of age. No, one but you own it. That includes everything inside. So, keep that detail in mind. Should be still taken care of last time I went over."

"I see...Can you not tell Paimon I asked about this."

"I will for your sake and her wishes. But I will call again. To get together and have a proper talk about this. Understood."

"Yes, your highness and thank you."

"The stars really do look great where you're at Stolas."

"They are your highness." Watch the mirror die down to loose connection. His head lower down and walk back to his previous spot.

"Frogmouth?" Watch him sit down and grab his book. Clutching it very tightly.

"The Grimoire. This one. It wasn't my fathers. It was my mothers." Stolas body shaking.

"Frogm-"

"Why does he do this to me?!" Stolas yells and slammed the book on the ground. Grab their head tightly. "He never would talk about her! I only know her name from the servants or those close to her! I didn't even know it was her role!"

"Hey-"

"I hate him!" Stolas feathers started to turn black. "I hate this whole mess! I hate this stupid arranged marriage! I hate can't be myself! I hate it! I hate it! I HATE IT!"

"Stolas!" Puppet grab his hands before he hurts himself. Didn't expect this to happen. At least him transforming. Got to stop it before he fully change. A bit surprise he had to use a bit of their own strength to get them to stop clutching their head. Began to smell a foul scent off them. Look at half their left arm as the sleeve split apart. As the gray-blue now were sprouting to jagged black-red feathers. It look like arm start to form into a wing! Then look to see the left half of Stolas face start to turn into a crow like dragon with jagged teeth. The red eyes on the left side looking bigger. Rage in those glowing red eyes.

Oh come on! How does he snap him out of it! Besides pain. Rather not fight them thank you very much! A thought cross and groan.

Next, thing a semi-demon owl prince knows. They were being hugged by their smaller friend.

"Come Frogmouth. Just breathe and calm down. We can rage smash later. Come on take it easy." Dammit how he wish Madre was here to help. Heck even one those animals would be good right now. Feels Stolas struggle and growling. Then it slowly turn to whimpering. Wince at that all too familiar tone and just held them. Grit their own teeth body as their body shaking from over sensation of the touching. But didn't care at the moment but make sure Stolas didn't get hurt. Sees as half their body went back normal again. Stolas just crying and clinging to them.

"It's not fair. It's not fair." Stolas kept repeating again and again.

"I know." Fell on their knees, when they get up, and held avian closely. Rest their chin on top their head and just let them cry.

A lot things are not fair. Know that way too well Frogmouth. They weren't even sure what to do. Let alone what happen. Began to feel a bit sick at the thought this was their fault. If they just kept their mouth shut.

Not sure what to do at this point.

"Hey Mox how was-"Maria stop at the sight. She was called not too long ago if she can open a portal to the Space animal planet. Her child needed some help with an issue. Sounded very lost and unsure. Began to worry and did as they asked.

"Madre I don't know what to do." Mox voice very lost as they held a crying Stolas in their arms. The pair surrounded by a few animals when they portal themselves here.

Maria looked at the sight. Then walk over, being careful as her step over a fox, and sat down by Mox. Who was leaning against a mother deer dragon? She wrap an arm around them. With her other free hand touch Stolas head. See the boy sniffing with watery eyes looking at her. Confusion and tiredness.

"Hiya Prince Stolas. I'm the runt here Madre. Bet you're very confused." Sees him shakily nob yes. Brush a few tears away "Get some rest hun. Will talk when you wake up with a clearer mind."

"I-Imp?"

"Well, can take out blindness not your issue." Got a weak tired chuckle. "Rest. I got to talk to my kid."

Stolas no energy left along with emotion exhaustion taking his course. Passed out against their friend.

"Moxxie." Maria glance at her child. Sees their head down. She reach out and pull the hood down. Began to pet their own hair. "You know their no turning back. Unless he dreamed this part when he wakes up."

"He going to be upset I'm not a real alien or whatever."

"You technically are and avoiding what I said." She let out her own sigh. "The whole imp with magic thing. We can work with it. So, your past won't be involved till your ready to trust that detail. Everything else after that. How I found you and everything. Will say."

"Will he be upset?"

"I don't know. Yes. No. Hurt possible at first to not be told this. Along with confusion. Honesty is hard for many of to do in Hell." Took the mask of their child face. Sees how they look exhausted as well. "Get some rest."

"I don't sleep."

"Got sheep here to count."

"Baaa."

"Traitors."

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"Are you sure this is how we do it?"

"I know my chocolate Frogmouth." Got amused snort as his owl baking buddy began to stir the pot. The pair were making chocolate brownies. Because they want to and Stolas wants to learn how to make some. So, Puppet offered to show him.

The last few weeks were a bit tough.

Stolas learn his father an extra dickhead who should never have any more children. So, far still the last one. But hey got to see their mother property on a nice side of Pride that no one allowed to enter. Strong magic. Besides Stolas.

Stolas and Puppet, scratch that Moxxie, did have a fight. With the whole secret identity and species situation. Extra mysteries. Was no talking for a while between the pair? Some distance that was needed. But eventually the pair did talk again. Just had to respect the other secrets and reasons. Stolas kept his word not saying anything like he always had. Did raise a lot of curious questions. Still wear the mask around them.

Oh, Stolas glued to Maria side instantly. He like the Wrath woman imp charm. Probably also filled that gap of some kind of adult family role. Who to say. He also enjoys helping out in the garden when he pops to visit. Especially the rats as an extra treat.

The rats got another new enemy.

"I'm just asking. This seems too much."

"Chocolate is never too much."

"How do you not have cavities?"

"Magic."

"Show me the way."

"Magic toothpaste."

"Never mind."

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

"I don't see how a cane a weapon." Stolas frowns as he holds the cane up. It was a calm get together with Puppet.

Stolas and Puppet been a bit busier than lately. Even as the years began to pass but still would get together, talk and just have fun.

Stolas had his duties, lessons and events he was force to go to. That includes dealing with ones like Stella, Andrealphus and many other Stolas would need to interact. Especially in the Ars Goetia family roles as he was getting older.

Along with their own work they been working on. He still doing his lessons with the Grimoire. Yet, on the side began to write their own little notebook. Like areas of space he hasn't been around, and his magic spells they been creating. The areas of space he hasn't been around he tries his best to be careful as it was a bit dangerous. So, when he does explore space. The others area he defiantly hadn't explored. 4 %! They will do it alone when he can or with Puppet. Prefer to do it with Puppet as it was like adventure for them. Along with learn new explorations and news. Like Puppet healing a star.

The two of them scream very loud that day.

Lady Andromeda. Stolas mother. He just happy to remember her name a lot now compared to when he was young. Along with able to know his mother side a bit better and glad to have knowledge. From the many books, journals and paper that was securely out away. Just knowing. Would go over as much he can to reflect and read. So, many book the library had. Able to find her journal and was one the rare few items that got him to understand his mother. It would be emotional as well as confusing. As she put a note down tearing pages out the Grimoire. But never explain why. Besides be safe. He want to keep exploring that but has so much unlimited time it drives him mad and depressed.

Don't get him started with those lousy Happy Pills he had to start taking.

Then with his hobbies of botany and stones began to expand a lot. Got so giddy of new floral plant they discover. Or able to combine unknown minerals into stones as he experiments on. Will be days he is his garden house just working. Do everything they can to not interact with others besides Puppet, Maria and the servants at time. Also started to get a fondness of gothic reading and aesthesis.

It was the same for Moxxie with their school work, help around the house with his Madre job. Plus, their sewing work been getting a few attention. Plus, there was high school. That been 'fun'. Especially when they rats started to take over after that prank they did they first day. No, regret and never pinpointed at him. Of, course their own magic and traveling around space.

Have a break down their strings can heal. Especially a damn star.

Just relaxing on a planet. Did some sightseeing to add in Stolas own personal book. He been serious about this adventuring and to learn what the Grimoire hasn't been able too. Or at least everything!

"May I?" Hand out to take the cane. One the few physical weapons, or items, that Stolas can summon. Like a weapon of sorts.

"Sure." Hands it to them.

Got a bunk on the head. Not painful but felt it.

"Ouch!" Rub the top of their head.

"There your answer."

"Wow thanks." Roll their eyes.

"Cane useful. Could be one those weapons many don't expect? Like can be a blade on its own at the material seem strong with your magic. Mess and experiment with it. Maybe can hide a blade inside it. Or form it into a blade or a whip."

"I've known you a few years now. Your knowledge of weapons outstand and frighten me."

"-Then the whip crush down on the body. Then with a quick switch with your magic. Turn back to a sharp blade to slice down on them. Extra pain with the plants and poison you been learning. To sprinkle it on top. A poison cane-

"Again you outstand and frighten me."

"Plus, you look like a professor in the Victorian era. So, cane."

"Wow."

"You're also smart."

"Give me my cane back." Cane to the face. "Thank you."

"No, problem."

A small silence between the pair.

"How is your companion mother?" Stolas glance at their side. While Stolas doesn't mind talking about the ones in his life. Or at least rant, vent or want to strangle too at Moxxie. Moxxie was very private who they know. Even with the whole imp reveal.

"She doing better." Moxxie mind thought back on Susie. How he and his mother heard the news she got stab at work. Rare case of fuck consequences and portal there. At least close by no one can see them. Susie brought to a damn healer in time. While Striker had to be put in jail.

Not because he was in trouble. But he literally almost killed the guy on the spot. Then started to hurt other when they try to pull him off his mother almost murderer. Yeah Moxxie stayed with his friend while Maria stayed with Susie. Striker finally was able to get out when he heard the news his mother was going to make it.

The rare time Moxxie saw his friend break down. Said nothing but give him a small comfort, got his ass off the ground and brought him to his mother.

"Good I'm glad to hear that." Stolas smile a little.

Moxxie just nodded. Glance to see how Stolas seem extra silent. Then it click. "A few months huh."

"Five." Stolas head down lower.

"Oh."

"Won't even let me part to help out." Let out an amused snort. "Can at least try to like possible the worst event that will ruin my life. But no. She pick everything for the taste of the wedding. Only brought me in to 'help' to just rant if I don't like something. Even chosen my bloody outfit to get it out the way so her dress will be perfect."

The crack mask figure look at Stolas. "Want me to fix it?"

"Huh?" Turn to look at them in surprise.

"Even though this whole arrangement ridiculous and stupid. Can at least make sure you have something of a choice. Not the bride choice what the partner wear."

"You would do that for me."

"Don't get cry eye Frogmouth. I can at least make sure you look better and happier than her. Even just for a few minutes. Well, I guess as better as my sewing standards ar-"Stop talking at them being hugged.

"You are too sweet my Puppet!"

"What I say about surprise hugs!"

"Sorry, sorry!" Stolas laughs and let him go.

"Come on lets go see this bloody outfit."

"Alright Puppet."

One portal to Stolas room after he makes sure no one around, besides servant, and lock the room.

"This is it?" Moxxie stared at the outfit. It was a black suit with golden buttons going down. Gold embroidery here and there. Black slacks. A red robe with a fur collar.

"Indeed."

"Yeah I'm fixing this junk."

"Puppet!"

"What? It may look good. But it's not you. What you wearing is better than this for a wedding." Thread start to come out their fingertips. "Come on tell me what you want. I can already change this robe into something better and-"

Stolas watch and listen to Puppet. Just destroying the outfit choice Stella and whoever else agreed to it. Quite funny sometimes to watch Puppet like this. Usually so quite when it comes to fashion. Or at least not caring and just like to make that comfy. Eyes soften a little. Then blink. "What you say?"

"I already check what the swan wearing."

"When?"

"When you were just starring and had a lost expression to not hear me."

"Oh." Embarrassed look. "And?"

"And what?"

"Was it nice?"

"I guess." They shrugged. "Defiantly want the attention. Show her marrying a Prince. Might as well play the part."

"Cute."

"It's revolting. Now come on. Want to see it on you so we can talk it over."

"Alright." Goes to change and came out like the prince he was. Look good but not all out him. Stand still as the pair look it over. Stolas look at the red cape. From and trace it a bit. "Puppet could you for the cape make the out outside black. But make the inside like the constellations. The one we say my mother wore."

Found his mother wedding pictures at the house. At least ones taken of that must been a private photoshoot at the house. Plus in space. Ones Stolas doesn't think Paimon knows about. Not like it should matter to him. She look so happy and carefree. Probably not fully aware what kind of demon Paimon was like. Till it was either too late before or after his birth. Stolas really does wonder if his father love Octavia or not. Hard to know, rarely being around to get a read to really know him. Never did get remarried after her. Doesn't mean their other ways to have buddy in the bed.

"Sure Frogmouth." Look at him and see how his face was sadden. "I think your mother would done anything to stop this."

"Probably object at my own wedding."

"That would be so funny to see."

"Agreed." Stolas chuckle. He look at the mirror. The eighteen year old let out a tired hoot. "I wish you can be there at least."

"I may be moody at times. But she probably would be watching or-"

"Not mother. If she was hopefully trip someone."

"Then who?"

"You." Stolas look down at him and smile wearily. "I did mention I would have like you to been my best man up there. Wouldn't been alone."

"Stolas. "

"I know. I know. The whole identity. Everyone reaction would have been amusing if they saw you by my side."

"Yeah, yeah. Imp whatever. I would be so bored at that wedding. Probably steal the chocolate cake."

"The cake not chocolate."

"How dare her!"

"I know." Giggle as he sees the twitch on their shown face. "I really do wish you were there, Maria, and even the space animals."

"Everyone would be disgusted by their fluffy cuteness."

"Good let them suffer."

"Agreed. Alright let's check this part next."

The pair of them chuckle as they get to work. Moxxie got what they need for ideas, how Stolas wants it and will get it fix. Should be done in a few weeks.

"Hey Frogmouth."

"Yes?" Change and back in his comfort dark clothing.

"I think I might be able to come."

"Wait? You do!" Tail perked up.

"Was going to be a surprised. Just um got to wait. Okay?"

"Of course! I'm going to pick you up and hug now!"

"Son of bitch!"

"HAHAHAHA!"

Few weeks later.

"Repeat that." Moxxie stared into the mirror.

"Stella saw the outfit. She went ballistic. Either out of jealousy, rage or when well you, Puppet, fix it up for me. She, including everyone else, is getting so tired about my imaginary friend. How it my fault I upset her for changing the outfit without her knowledge. Now annoyed I have to get another outfit after she 'accidentally' pour wine all over it. Her, her annoying brother and everyone around trying to get me really admit who fix the outfit." Stolas look so tired, done and ready to cry. "I'm sorry Puppet I could have stopped her. I just. I this was my fault-"

"No. Not your fault. I'll come over and fix it. The cape not even done I-"

"Can't right now. She, her brother, theirs and some the Goetia coming over for dinner." Stolas head lower down. It wasn't his idea but Stella did it anyway. Really doesn't want anyone at the mansion right now. But not his choice at the moment. "It's fine Puppet. I don't want you to waste your time on it."

"It's not a waste of my time. Stolas I did this for you."

"Again I thank you for that." Lift their head up and smile faintly. "But maybe it's best we just put it on hold. I'll pay you back for the trouble. Chocolate basket on me."

"Stolas-"

"I got to go. I'll call you after I'm done with this dinner. Bye Puppet." The mirror cut off.

Moxxie stared at the mirror for a while. Clutch the handle too tightly and snap.

That was it.

"Mox? What you doing?" Maria knock on their door as she saw ominous magic seeping out.

"About to head out."

"Where? You know I'm about to as well to Pride."

"Stolas."

"Did something happen?"

"About to make a few things very clear to those Goetia and fiancé of his."

"Oh crud I thought you promise him you won't kill anyone." Watch the door open. Took a step back. Not phase but still a shock to see.

"I said nothing about a promise."

"Oh Satan. Fine, just be careful."

"Have fun with your date Madre."

"It's a business meeting!"

"That's not what Ivy said over the phone."

"Go, you runt before I ground for eavesdropping."

Stolas already wants to die.

Stella, Andrealphus, and their buddies already here. Including a Goetia here and there that buddies with Andrealphus. Got to start know the others closer to work with. Family and nobility after all.

Or just nobility.

Stolas ready to swipe a bottle of alcohol as he can hear his 'fiancé' just dissing him away. Either from moody attire, the wedding outfit incident or his whole 'Puppet imaginary' nut case episode. Another thing on his list being called childish imaginary friend. Or just anything in general.

Just end him already.

"Your highness."

Stolas glance down to look at his servant. They seem very confused and unsure what to say. "Yes?"

"Their someone at the front door. We didn't let them in but um won't let us close the door to get them out."

Stolas would have called for a guard then. Yet, at the point ready to do anything to get away. Excuse himself from the dining room area. Not like anyone care or notice as they all haven't sat down yet. Walk to go to the front entrance of his home. Tilt their head to see a boot between the door and frame. Three other imp servants pushing with all their might to close the door but couldn't. Must be a strong fellow. Great a robbery. Or some uninvited guest. "I handle this."

The imps servants let go as the door just loose now.

Stolas signs and walk over. Not bothering to look at whoever in front of them. "I don't want to be rude. Which I will be but as you can see I'm busy. So, if you here for some business or to sneak in-"

"Frogmouth I didn't want to portal."

Stolas then finally look. Only one being calls him that along with the voice he recognize. Gap and would have drop something if he was holding it.

"Um early surprise?"

"PUPPET!"

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Done!

So, what you all think?

Crazy right! What could be real? What could lore of the story? What else will possibly happen?

Should there be a part two of what will happen.

What did Moxxie/Error/Puppet do to get such a reaction at the end?

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