Chapter 111

We got to another one!

Also got an update the right hand/body guard name was Alessio. So, will be edit about that.

Warning: OOC, random craziness, Error past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, killing, dark themes, racism mention, stuff children/teen shouldn't do, profanity, self-harm, suicidal moments, cheating, sexual moments mentioned, violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, guns mention, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking/text

Voices/Text/Flashback/TV Announcer

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After one fish bone removal.

"The rooms upstairs are ready." Alessio returned and stared at the pair. "You may either go in there, stay in here, the living room or outside. Anywhere else you don't go in or asked."

"Gotcha, gotcha adult high school rules for horny pricks." Wave it off. "Come along Mox lets pick our room, chillax and so whatever till Mil returns."

The pair walk out of the dining room and back into the living room. A pair of staircases to take go up. Soon walk up the stairs and reach the section with four doors.

"Which- "

Alessio points to the first door up front on the right side. "I'll be downstairs."

"Nice talking with you too!" Blitzo watches them go downstairs and look at Moxxie their voice low. "Will go back down till Millie gets back. I'm calling through Loonie. Give Striker a heads up."

A small nod and watch Blitzo go inside the room. Soon check the other three doors and go to the one with a window. Along with the smallest room too. Look around the room the walk to the door to the small bathroom. Close the door and pull out their phone. See a text from Striker.

Just listening to our last client for the day.  How is the sponsor meeting?

We're staying the night at the sponsor's home.

Wait? What? That wasn't talked about.

Well, apparently when you're in the Mafia. Things get in the way like a business meeting.

Mafia...Blitz. Figures but odd. The Mafia wanting to do a sponsor meeting?

I don't know what is going on. Right now. Trying to make a plan to not accept this. Blitz doesn't want their problems to be ours.

Boss man thinking. Does he want us over?

So, far no. But you should text him as well.

I will...Critter who the fuck is Chaz?

Moxxie twitch. Either Blitz sent something to Loona or Striker.

Chaz is Blitzo old cellmate. The one we saw at work who gave me the card. AKA It was Triton.

That was unexpected and probably awkward.

I wanted to jump in the fireplace.

So, your former closet make-out buddy.

I know where all your whiskey is and shove it down the sink!

Leave the innocent out of this... I'll talk with you later. Got to take care of this. Be alert Critter, all of you.

We will.

Moxxie signs as they lean against the door. Well, this will be an awkward talk indeed. Or get teased the crap out of. Seems like Rattles not to phase about it being from the past.

Back at IMP.

The client shakes in fear at the towering imp. Cling to the chair to hear an unhappy hiss along with their tail rattle. Not in an inviting way.  Almost rather deal with the grumpy hellhound than this guy pouring out jealousy.

"I better be taking down more than one kill. Or so help me it's your neck coming off your- "

"Five people! Don't tear off my neck!"

Back at the Mafia Mansion in NOTAMAFIA TOWN.

Blitzo got off the phone with his daughter. His Loonie was so worried in her own way.

Along with a confirm text Striker will handle taking her back. Will bring the book just in case if something goes downhill and need to get them back. Rather not get to case. One, he is not leaving his precious van here. Two, well he didn't want the Mafia to know about their book. Could just make up some junk just buying spells to get through Earth. Or a secret vendor.

Would the space wizard count as a vendor?

He goes through his phone to watch a few horse shows. Keep his mind slightly occupied till he goes back out to possibly snoop. Or some kind of Intel to get them out of this. He just wants to go. He got a business to run. Not trusting an email sight again! Must have been Chaz who set it up or one of those goons. Never again!

Unless it's about horses.

At least been in this home for two hours. Stay in the room. Left to go downstairs at some point. Try to go to the other doors in the living room. Yet, there were two guards down those hallways as well. Along with saw Alessia again. Jeez, this place is better guarded than Stolas. Got a confirm text from Millie they are back. Quick text back and he'll be out. Wonder what she got? Along with what bull shit lottery ticket they will all get.

"How?" Blitzo outside stunned with two other goons. They all just look at the package.

"Momma doesn't like being messed with." Millie smiles sweetly as she holds up the cage of rapid squirrels. She was outside with the two small delivery crates carried. Quinten behind her just wide eye stun.

"Those shits aren't going in my room." Blitzo glared down at them.

One of the little freaks reaches out to try and scratch him.

"Don't worry B. I'll take care of it along with delivery."

"I think that one has rabies."

"They all have rabies."

"Boss will not let those in their home. Wouldn't even make it pass the door with Alessio." They all turned to see Alessio was indeed at the front door. Same look and posture as ever. But a certain in the air to not think about it.

"I can put them in the van with the windows slightly down. Please B for my wretched ex? Even Quinten was a dear to be bait." Millie gives him a big puppy dog look.

Quinten still frozen in terror. Got a poke from one the goons.

"Grr fine. Stop with that look. You're almost worse than Loonie. Only because I want to see how Mox will put a bow on these shits. Oh, and your new boy toy there ready to faint." Point at the shark.

"Yay!" Grab the crates as Blitz gave her the keys.

"The things I do for my employees. I'm such an awesome boss. Yes, I am!" Blitz began to talk to himself.

"Is that a hickey?"

"Sh-shut up!"

"Did the imp give you that or the squirrel?"

"Nothing happens!"

"I say it was both."

"Just take your tickets. Oh, um you're three with her." Quinten tells Blitzo.

"Our three what?"

"Lotteries."

"Right, those. So, is there a room were all going to bunch up together?"

"Either that or just make sure you have the right channel on the phone to listen to too. Or watch live. But best for the boss hospitality to be with us."

"Here ours B. Huh that's odd?" Millie comes back as she holds the tickets. Then were swipes from Blitzo as he looked at them. Then snarled.

"One these just a scratch off and a cheap one!" Blitzo snarled.

"What?" Quinten walks over and looks at it. He growled slightly. "That damn prick. It's even one those terrible ones! I paid the same amount with the others."

"Eh will deal with it later. Too bad to one of you three."

"Oh, don't pretend to be sad you sharp tooth." Blitzo huffed and looked over it. Pocket his own and hand the other two to her. "Eh first come first serve."

"Where Mox?" She put the two in her pocket.

"Still, in the bed room. Come on, I'll show you our own room. Oh, and those beasts better lock, secured in those cages."

"They defiantly are."

Knock.

Moxxie glance at the door as they got off the bed. Walk over to open it and see a grinning Millie. "Got your gifts?"

"Two of them. Feisty buggers in the van. Got plenty of water and food. Will have to wear gloves."

"Fun." Sees the tickets in her hands. "Those?"

"The lottery tickets. Well, one scratch off. So, you pick which one."

Look at them and take the scratch off. "Do I scratch this now?"

"You can if you want. These tickets we have won't be called out later till 8 o'clock. We didn't realize they didn't give us the right one till Blitz notice."

"It's fine." Shrug and just stare at the scratch off. Look a bit ridiculous with dollar signs around. While Millie looks like a plane paper with numbers. "Did Blitz say anything?"

"B went in his room and thinking." Her arms crossed and leaned against the door. "We could take them out before it gets too wild."

"If they got ties with other and demanding we have to pay back. Or some mafia code."

"Would be annoying if they came in during work hours."

Free target practice. But do have their own lives.

They pair talk for a while on the spot. Until Blitz walks out of the room to join the three. The three must have talk there for a while as one the goons come up to get them

"Crimson and the others just drove in. Come down to greet and the lottery time."

"Yeah, were coming down joker."

"My name Giancarlo."

"Didn't ask joker. Now tell me ever thought of being in a movie? With a bat?"

The four of them now back down. On cue Alessio opens the front door as Crimson walks in. Followed by Nickel, Stu, Chaz and Crunch.

"You three enjoying the room and relaxation." Crimson goes to sit down in their chair. Pull out a cigar. Alessio behind him.

"Yes, fabulous and comfy." Take the chair from before. Everyone else just stands around the living room, walks out a bit to come back out or just stay quiet. Millie took the couch. Two of the goons as well after a hand wave from Crimson. Moxxie stayed close to the stairs. Glance up and taken back to see Chaz slide by to grin down at them.

"Wonderful." Crimson hand out and a ticket put in their palms. "Got you three settled?"

"Yep." Wave their own. "So, how lucky are you?"

"Eh? Some were good. Some bad. Some buffoon once tried to steal mine. That money could be useful to get their fingers attached."

"Wow. You are the real deal."

"Oh, don't worry I know when to separate my business. Which we will continue tomorrow. I hope our answers satisfy us both tomorrow."

"You and me both. Isn't that right M&M?"

"-Then you twist the head off to make the blood- "

"-What-"

"See professionals!"

Crimson hums and took a quick drag. "Alessio turn on the radio should be starting."

"Not a tv person?"

Alessio behind the bar with a radio at the station. Turn it on to reach the channel."

"We have one in another room. I'll watch it sometimes. Just depends on time."

"Like the jingle."

"Exactly."

The station on. A voice calling out about the start of the lottery. Everyone checks their tickets for the numbers to start. If you could feel the Greed coming out this room it was heavy. Well, Millie was curious since the kind of gambling she sone before was some poker or slot when she worked at a bar. Moxxie can't really say if they have done something like this before. Besides a random card game with Stolas.

"Where your?" Chaz glance at Moxxie.

"Got a scratch off." Small shrug. "It's fine."

"Huh? Quinten did you rip him off?" Chaz points at Moxxie.

"The store clerk did it! I got the receipts I'm getting from him tomorrow. If you don't mind boss." The shark looks back at Crimson.

"How much the scratch off?"

"$5."

"Get that money back. If I'm paying $2 souls for these, I'm getting my money back." Crimson shook his head.

Then pure quietness as the announcer began to start calling out the numbers.

"Our number are to you greedy hungers fools are 04...22...39...60...63! Whoo Tough luck losers! You win the One Bill-Huh? Wait. What? Excuse me you actually win $10,000 because apparently a lottery system a mess...Tune in two weeks with hopefully the right money price this time!"

Everyone groans, curses or just ate their ticket.

"Can't even get it properly right." Crimson crushed his paper.

"Probably Mammon rigged it." Blitzo throws his in the fireplace.

Many silently agree to that.

"Well, I supposed we all should get a bit of rest. Busy day start early." Crimson stood up and snapped his fingers.

Many of the sharks began to leave. Either heading outside or to go one of the two doors. Now what were they all doing no one bothered to ask.

The imp glance up slightly at Chaz as they look at their own ticket. Eye brow raise slightly. The shark looking calm but look worry? It is just a piece of paper. All of them lost.

"Right! The earlier the better. M&M bed time!" Blitzo points at the stairs.

Millie already off the couch to go up the stairs. Blitzo follows along after a quick word exchange with Crimson. Moxxie goes up next. The three just headed straight to their own rooms.

Moxxie just really did nothing. Just sat in bed to think. A backup plan really if Blitzo mouth goes a little too far. Either was very lucky today. Or this Crimson dealt with demons like Blitzo a lot. Small sigh and shake their head. So, annoying. Hand went into their pocket to pull out their phone. Pull out the phone along with the scratch off.

Just stare at it and shrug. Probably nothing. It was cheap too from what they were all talking about. Wouldn't it be big? Or never win. Start to scratch it.

Number after number being revealed.

Stare at it for a bit. Flip it around. Check all the words, numbers and dates.

Okay then.

Put it back in their pocket. Went through their phone a bit to do a bit of work. Then I got off the bed. Close the door quietly. Then head to the stairs. Took small steps to not wake anyone up. Then stopped as they heard whispers. Or voices very low. Small steps till they're around the corner. Didn't go down the next few steps but stay still. The voices are a bit clearer to hear in the living room.

In the dining room with the doors slightly open.

"-I didn't think- "

"Of course, you didn't! You said they would have money!"

Chaz? Crimson?

"They are doing fine. Like they got clients. The billboard. The jingle. A commercial. Money would be slow but it something to bring over. "

"This family needs that money now! Not waste what we have a clack-box clown, a dame and some corny rube!"

"We could still-"

Moxxie tense as they heard a smack and eerie growl.

"You are going to get my money back one way or another Chaz. It's my patience and luck alone I still kept you here because you're damn good at your job. One way or another. You bring money to us or your out."

"Y-Yes, boss."

"Now go and leave. Be here in the morning. IMP better bring me something good in the morning. Or the money to settle this."

"Yes, boss."

Lean slightly to see Chaz walk pass. Didn't notice them but saw the shark rub their cheek. Eyes downcast. Didn't move as they heard the door to the front close. Silence besides Crimson moves around. Along with some cursing.

"Damn morons I'm hiring these days. Full of shit. I should have done better research. But no just had to believe it."

Can hear a tired aggravated sign. Then movement till another door closed. Wait a few minutes as they just stand there. Then slowly walk downstairs. Glance around to see nobody. The fire out. Just one light on in the living room. Goes to the door to go outside and with no sound now outside. Look around carefully for guards as they walk to where the cars are. They didn't hear a vehicle turn on outside but couldn't see Chaz walk far away.

Why were they doing this? This wasn't their business. Along with picking up the reasons why they were called now. Money. Just going to confront Chaz, get an answer and after that they should just leave. Get the others. Tell them its is an emergency to go. Reschedule or just send a gift basket no.

If that doesn't work. Then annoying fights for a while.

Stare at one car after another. Till they got to a gray one. Glance at the car window and stare.

Chaz curled up in the backseat. Use their jacket like a blanket. Tail wrap securely around themselves. Tear stains down their cheek with a bruise still there.

Their tail drop a bit at the sight.

Glance at the rest of the inside of the car. One or two shark accessories. Trash from food and cups. A few lottery tickets torn apart. Money bundle up in the cup holder. Papers, bills and a random eviction note.

Bit the inside of their cheek. Then pull away as they walk off.

The next morning.

"You look like shit Mox?"

Moxxie turn their head slightly a Blitzo and Millie came around the couch. Tilt their head as they mess with their phone. "I always look like this."

"Alright smart ass. Anyone else awake?" Blitz sits in the

"Some of the others here and there I saw walk out one the doors. Didn't bother to notice me. Besides the skeleton hands one. The squirrels are still in the van."

"Well, that out the way. Here our plan we-"

The double door opens to the dining rest.

Well, tartar sauce.

"IMP good morning. Come inside for coffee and will start our meeting soon. Enjoy your rest." Crimson waiting right there.

"Swell." Millie gets up first and walks past him.

"Slept like a baby." Blitzo marches along.

"Busy." Moxxie follow lastly.

Everyone got their coffee, awkward atmosphere again, and about to start the meeting

"Shouldn't we wait for Chaz?"

"If he arrived late that his fault and will be issues."

The front door slam opens into the small fry shark Titus. It was their turn to guard that spot.

"GOOD MORNING SEXY PEOPLE!"

Everyone on that floor was in the dining room. Just staring at a very happy Chaz.

"Someone happy." Blitzo eyes narrowed at them.

"Oh, I have many, many reasons to be." Chaz grins but hasn't walked through the double doors yet. "Boss can I have quick private word with you it's important."

"How important." Eyes narrowed at them.

"About last night."

Tap the table as they took a sip of their coffee. The get out their chair to walk out Alessio follows. Till they stop at the door. The taller shark closes the door so now it's just the four of them. While Crimson talks to Chaz through the other side.

"This is very unprofessional. Got to say almost question about a partnership." Blitzo twirled their cup around.

Alessio shows no reactions.

"Like don't your mafia have like a step program to follow?"

Again, no reactions.

"Say ever did it with an imp?"

Nothing.

"Stop ignoring me! You're tearing my heart apart Alfred!"

Millie and Moxxie just stare as their boss who trying to annoy Alessio. It was failing badly and no reaction. No, care at all.

"I think you met your match, Mox." Millie whispered across the table.

Raise an eyebrow at what that is supposed to mean.

"Want to bang?"

Again nothing.

"I'll throw in a foursome!"

Doors open right up.

"Did someone say a foursome?" Chaz grins big.

"Not you! Me, Shark-bait here, Millie and Moxxie."

"I want no part of this."

"Sorry, B got to say no."

"No."

"You three prudes!" 

"Blitzo."

Blitzo glanced at Crimson. All them now notice the pleased smile at the other imp face. But it stayed very professional. Chaz just smiling away. Just happy. Some stress just came off their shoulders.

"I think I walk into this way too soon. So, I'll have to pull back my business deal with IMP."

"What?!" Blitzo now stands up.

"Now, now. Just a few things coming up, interruption and business as well."

"No cool! I have a business to run as well and now I just wasted my- "

"Sir." Moxxie now up and elbow him. The taller imp annoyed expression finally clicks.

"Well, it is what it is. Pity Would been cool mafia outfit disguises." Blitzo shakes his head.

"Don't worry about this. For, losing precious time and Chaz putting the word out about you to me. If there ever a time you have got too many clients to take care of. Give us a call and will gladly lend a hand. Half price."

"1/3."

"Each suspect they kill."

"They have to bring their own disguise and weapons."

"Wonderful." Crimson and Blitzo walking out together. Talk about final details. Along with little threats that went past Blitzo head. Millie, Alessio follow along. Moxxie soon after till shoulder was grab.

Stop and look to see, it was Chaz. Then a familiar card. "Huh?"

"Call anytime Tear-face. Our closest talk was fun, the drinks too and hey many new songs to sing to you. Remember that musical star." Chaz grins and moves a little closer up. Their tail even went behind them. "Maybe if you feel down with it continue our fun next time. A bit downtown if you know what I'm saying."

Their eyes didn't change at first. Then slowly turned wide as they started to feel confused. Couldn't fully describe at the moment. "How about possibly maybe to the rest besides that last one."

"You sure?" Lean down closer. Their fingers went to the top of the scarf. Began to move it down slightly. "I should thank you for giving me that hotel and money after all. Such a sweetheart."

Move their phone up quickly before they. They don't know? Kiss them again? Bite? Headbutt them? Burp in their face? Shove their hand away. "We're even."

The shark moves back up. Blink a few times and let out a laugh. "Lighten up Tear-face. I wasn't going to kiss you. Just wanted to see the marks again."

Let out a awkward laugh and got around the tail. Now felt slightly ridiculous at the thought. Put their hands back in their pockets. "Right sure."

"Just teasing you nothing else."

That kind of stung. Small frown behind their mask. A feeling they were use to but not in this scenery. We're they just being played at.

"Of course. Oh! By the way if IMP every get in trouble-"

Now their eyes narrowed. As they recalled from last night. Took a step forward with their gun in their other pocket. "Are you trying to make a threat?"

"No! No! No! I'm just saying any issues if it went down under. If your boss gets in trouble with the wrong demons. Or- "

"We're fine."

"MOXXIE GET YOUR TAILBONE OUT HERE NOW! IM NOT DEALING WITH GREED RING TRAFFIC!"

"Jeez he has a set of lungs." Chaz growled slightly.

"You have no idea." Moxxie sighs and starts to walk out.

"I mean it."

"Sir doesn't like yours."

"And? Why is it his business? Personal and work life separate. Lighten up a bit."

Knows that an answer a little too well. Since Blitz seems to want to keep the company going like a 'family'. Yet...How much if that true for Chaz?

"Bye Triton." Just kept walking now to go outside. The van moved up closer with the door slide open. In the backs again. Sees Crimson right by the sliding door. Either was staring at them or Chaz behind them.

"Hey Blitz try not to get in jail on the way back!" Chaz calls out to him.

The window rolled down on Millie side. An arm to flip him off. "Try not to be a porn star you limp dick fish!"

Didn't think too much about the argument. Get in the seat. The two snarling cages right by them. Joy.

"Until, next time IMP." Crimson closes the door to Moxxie face.

Soon, the IMP drives off the van. Somehow not terribly job getting out. Until the car on the street. A trash can flying in the air.

Crimson eyes that van then glance at Chaz. "Show me now."

Chaz grins and produces his phone to show Crimson. Their account that usually very low or in the negative. Now up to $100,000,000.

"All there. Triple called as well."

"They still don't know who dropped it off. Too you?"

"Nope! The clerk said when they asked. Just said they owed me. Thought it'll be a stick up because of the mask. But nope!" Scratch their chin. "Still trying to know who owed me this much. Did sign one of those papers of no attachment. So, legit."

"Luck must be slowly coming back." Lit a cigar. "Can't let that get to our heads and asses. Alessio and I will go to the bank with you. Take out what you owe us."

"Hey um boss can a I keep a little bit?" Quickly shut their mouth at the look they are getting.

"Don't push me Chaz. Will count the money you gave us over the years. Along with money waste on taking care your ass. If there is any left you will keep it."

"Thanks boss. Really." A bit of inside relief. Slightly hope with a mix a greed will be enough. Since it was his money.

"Why of course." Blew out the smoke. "Still, not too much a of a waste I suppose you brought IMP over. Either going to burn to the ground or surprise us. Will keep a close eye on them."

That was towards anyone outside who was listening to their boss.

"After all it is a swell idea. I'm wondering how they did it to pass over." Crimson smirk slightly as smoke puffs out. Then glance over and tilt their head. "Quinten."

"Yes boss?"

"What happened to your neck? You look like you were attacked?"

The shark just wants to bury himself in the ground. Just glared with a slight flush from his buddy that found out the real truth.

Back at the Pride ring after many traffic violations, elevator rides and many other traffic accidents. Not all caused by them since many in Pride can't drive or shouldn't drive. Yet, everyone now back at IMP besides the two crates of squirrels to be delivered another day.

Yes, another normal back to work.

"What you mean you don't know who left this money?" Millie was stunned at the open suitcase on the meeting table.

"Just here when we got it. Honestly I thought it was a bomb." Loona was still stunned at the amount inside. "Just had a paper that read $100,000,000, donation and don't spend it stupidly."

"All real too." Striker threw a bundle back in the case. "Must have really got on someone good side."

"Guys we're going to spend this stupidly!" Blitzo had money signs in their eyes. Then see the four looks at him with that look. "I'm joking! Jeez! Will pay off some shit, some bonuses and will keep some on backup for emergencies."

"Sweet!"

"Speaking of emergency. Mox did you scratch that raffle ticket out?"

"Lost it."

"Eh. Probably would have screwed you over anyone. Will get you some coffee. Aka here money to go buy some for all of us."

"You're lucky I want to be far away from you right now."

"Rude and throw in the orders!"

"I'll go with Critter."

"Sure whatever. Won't have client for another two hours."

After a list of coffee orders was put down. The two head off to the elevator.

"So, how-" Striker taken back when they got a hug from Moxxie. Blink and then a frown set in place. Put a hand on their head and held them close. "Did something happen?"

Just stay quiet and hug them tighter. "I'll talk about it later. Just want this."

"Sure Critter."

"I don't like that area in Greed."

"Don't worry about it."

"Not worried. Annoyed."

"Alright."

Elevator music silence.

"What this about you making squirrel size bows?"

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Done!

Different changes here and there.

Will we see them again?

Quinten tease awhile with the 'bite' mark.

Will the newly weds enjoy their squirrel gift?

Striker jelly.

Crimson got his money. But how long will it last? Will it be enough? Or just the right amount.

Alessio very, very patient.

Moxxie scratch off was a lot of souls as you can tell. While half was for Chaz out of pity with the living situation. The rest of really to get the mafia off their backs to not deal with them. Would have found out if Chaz just ran off with it. The other half for work when they notice the red lately.

Moxxie very confused with Chaz at first till that last interaction. Just felt used and teased in a way brought back some unwanted memories. So, with a flip did turn cold with Chaz when it start to feel threatening with IMP.

Side note: Mammon whine from loosing the lottery. Since he not allowed to cheat in these games. Then cried and started a tantrum when he learn some mask  anonymous bimbo won $200,000,000 from those raffle tickets you have 1% at winning.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye