Chapter 12

Let's keep it going!

Just a chapter on details that been happening in Moxxie life and questions he will ask.

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

Error/Moxxie speaking/thoughts

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After that trip things been going as normal as it can be in life. Or death? Wait wouldn't it be life for hellborns? Questions for another time.

Moxxie just living it and liking it.

School was alright as it can be. Right now, was like a summer break till the new year begin. School was just so weird to Moxxie. Or could be just the normal for here.

What happen during the school year? Well, there a bit of learning, not much, besides being self-taught learning. Him and his classmates were banned from the glue, scissors, staplers, and rubber bands. Not guilty and they kept sneaking it all in. He like all the hidden spots he been finding and jump scaring their teacher. He did go to a few birthdays parties and wow parents are crazy. Eh the desserts were alright. Oh and of course the rats would visit. Never got to leave.

Back at home it went well. Were moments that were a bit tough with money. But Maria always surprise Moxxie as she pulls them through. Began to resell Moonshine again. Everyone was so crazy and excited about it. First, come first serve. Money upfront. He was also getting an early lesson how she does it. But just watching right now. Plus, her little sewing job on the side with alterations. She was letting him do it and he didn't mind at all helping. He enjoyed it and gives her a break. Even will do lot of the extra work when she goes to bed.

Striker and Susie came with Whisper and Bombproof for two weeks. It was quite fun and a mess. Well as fun as Striker can be. Striker and Moxxie were being their usual selves o each other. Back talk, sass, chasing the other one day to strangle and some fun they will not admit having. Oh, and they may have accidentally snuck out one night with bombproof and blown up a wagon. They didn't know all that dynamite was in that wagon and got back home quickly. But Moxxie swears Dr. Medea may know with the little hints and tease he would throw at Moxxie. Striker said if he does know poison his coffee. Moxxie would but they guy provides good Chocolate.

Right! During the summer Maria finally began to teach him how to use weapons. Well, a gun and lot of safety lessons she thrown down at him. Since he showed some interest when he saw one at a shop. He was just curious and was rarely allowed to see Maria gun. His mind as Moxxie would take over wondering about the metal manufactory. How much cleaning it needed to be used?  How to tear it apart and put it back together. Along with the certain bullets it was best to be used with it. So, she thought it was best he began to learn a few things. But was only a BB gun. Eh it was something to start off with how to use.

Error rarely even used a gun back then. Besides the time he one time took one from Mafia Sans. That was quite an experience. Besides that, nothing much but be careful to not be shot. Those who lived in Mafiatale defiantly knew how to shoot and got him a couple of times. As for Moxxie well it was really when he started as a teenager to learn about them. How he was scared to be physically beaten down and began to learn about guns. His old folks would throw horrid words at him for not being a real Wrath Imp and needed a weapon to protect himself. To protect himself and slowly will lead up to his time to be a weapon expert.

So, different for the two of them but came back to his hand again. Wasn't allowed to use the real gun till he was older. She was very strict on it. He wasn't going to push it. But was curious about future ideas how he could mix it with magic. But for now, fine with the BB gun.

Now Dr. Medea was a confusing man for Moxxie to understand sometimes. The Imp was old from what he was told. Has a lot of stories he could tell but rather waits to do it in a book. Unless your lucky to hear something from him. He just knew how to change the subject like it was nothing. He was the Doctor but one of the well-respected members in town. Well as respected as one can be in Wrath. He the one who get the less death threats to put it likely. Another way to describe is that man who somehow just became part of the family.

Somehow, he was his babysitter one night. Madre had a ticket for some taste testing thing at a bar, and he was watching him. Yeah, that one engaging night. They talk, mostly the Doctor, somehow went to talking about music.

"You play?"

"Oh yes way back."

"Like what?"

"Oh the flute, one point the tambourine, bagpipes, the violin, and recently the banjo. I had lots of free time." Dr. Medea chuckles and rubs his chin. "You ever wanted to play an instrument."

Moxxie open and close his mouth. He thinks about it for a bit. "I like strings."

"Wait right here."

Moxxie shrugs and was just thinking. Till he came back with a case. He place it down in front of Moxxie. "Here open it up."

Moxxie open the case and stared at a violin that was old. Yet, still good condition.

"Give it shot."

"I don't know how."

The next three hours was Dr. Medea showing Moxxie how to read notes, hold a violin right and the position of his fingers along with the bow. Not going to lie Moxxie did get a bit frustrated. What? Error never played an instrument and as his time with Moxxie well apparently, he never learn to play the violin!

"Want to stop- "

Moxxie hissed and try to get the note again.

"Never mind." The Doctor chuckles and watch him go at it. "You can have it if you want?"

'What you want?"

"A year worth of Moonshine."

"Deal."

Maria was a bit confused about the violin. But was so happy to see her child expression when he finally hit a note. Then she found out about the moonshine deal. She made it only a six-month worth of moonshine.

Now Error getting lessons. Aka he using a book to be taught and just watches others in town play the violin. What? He can learn this way and save money. Plus, Dr. Medea will help out when he in the mood or teasing him if he does something wrong.

Everything was good and kept him occupied. From new, and reopening, new hobbies. Spending time with his Madre. Stopping a rat revolt that declared war on the farm. Oh and exploring space! It was so much fun!

Till he heard something at the market. He notices a few imps talking or greeting others that arrived. Hears a few words passing by. A day he hasn't thought about when he was looking through the codes the first day. He was silent when he got in the truck with Maria.

"Madre."

"Yes, Mox."

"What Extermination Day?"

Maria was silent.

"Madre?"

"I'll...I'll explain when we get home Moxxie."

The car ride was silent till they made it home.

Maria sat down by Moxxie and let out a sigh, "Extermination day happens once a year. It only affects the Pride Ring. Angels, well Exorcist, come down from Heaven and purge. They kill and hunt those who live in the Pride Ring. It usually because of an overpopulation issue. They target sinners but even hellborns can be killed to if they are found. Hellborns do have advantage of leaving unlike the Sinners. But will need to get out soon because the elevator is even close down that day to not go Pride."

Moxxie was silent and took everything in. "Did these Exorcist ever come down here?"

"No, it's only the Pride Ring."

"But doesn't the ruler live in Pride?"

"He and the others who can found ways to protect themselves. The Exorcist no better than to attack them but anything can happen. Over time from what I heard you might be lucky to by a protection spell for your home or building so they won't get in. But that takes lot of money."

"Can they die too?"

"What you mean?"

"Exorcist. Can they die too?"

"I know that Lucifer and his wife can kill them. But even his wife had to be careful for she is a demon. The other rulers of the rings could as well. A high-class hell born could with the right magic but even they too aren't safe either. "

"What about those who are like us? Or a sinner? Even an overlord."

Maria stared at her son and touch his face. "I don't have the right answer for that but from those I have heard from experience and survive it. We can't kill one. An Imp, a hellhound, hellborn or even a sinner can't kill one so easily. Even one that was grace with power can't kill one. Maybe hurt them. But at the end they have Holy weapons that can tear us down. Even a Holy weapon can hurt Lilith."

Moxxie stared at her and slow nod. "But if we can all die then they can too."

"I don't know." She sighs. "I don't know if its death again or no longer existing. But on this day no one is allowed to stop the Angel for wiping those out in the Pride ring. Unless they break some rule. It's very iffy on the details since it always been like that."

"Madre do you think they deserve it."

She didn't say anything first and held him close. "I don't care about human sinners. They are down here for a reason. But there are those who deserved to not be in this world but that goes for everyone to who not a sinner. And I hope you never come across anyone like them."

"Like who?"

"There the murders who do it because they enjoy it and are sicko freaks. Then you got those like that stranger danger talk I told you. That I'll explain better when you're a bit older."

Moxxie nods, has a small idea what, and relaxed against her. "Madre did you know anyone?"

"Old acquaintances. No, one really close but it still saddens me a bit. Your grandma lost her sister from it when she went to Pride. Mess her up badly. They were very close from what Mom told me. A pain in the ass she said. But the kind you like and wanted to stick around." Maria chuckles weakly and pet his horn. "I probably have a picture of them. I'll show you later."

"Okay Madre." Moxxie nuzzle closer. "Madre."

"Yeah Moxxie."

Moxxie was silent and took a small breath. "Love you."

Maria held her son closer and nuzzle his face. She will not admit she may have teared up. "I love you too my Moxxie."

She swears if anyone walks in and dare ruin this moment. She'll leave them outside as bait for the rats and rabbit.

But if it were rats or rabbits. She doesn't mind inviting those vultures over.

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Done!

Oh! Three years technically have passed for Moxxie/Error just age slow for Imps. Crazy right.

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye!