Chapter 125

Here we go. It's a bit of a mess but I mostly focus on how things have been for everyone. Along with some surprises. Apologies in advance if it feels rushed. There won't be updates for a while so this will, maybe, be the last thing posted until I get back. So, enjoy and be patience!

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, bad flirts and needles.

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Sallie working at IMP for a week now was interesting.

She was kind of like a mix of Millie and even Blitz. Yet, she was just very chilly. Then attacks. A brute strong force that was even to Millie. It was hard to tell sometimes who was the strongest out the two of them. They were both just equally good but with their differences as well.

Of course, Sallie had to get used to living in Pride for a while. It was defiantly some big difference compared to here and Pride. Already try to beat up like five sinners. A day at least. How sinners, along with certain hellborns treat her like the lowest of low. It was quite a lot to take in the first week when Sallie moves in. She knew there would be some changes but didn't expect this many kinds level of assholes, sexist pricks. Even after already learning stories from others.

Won't admit it out loud but she kind of glad she is staying with her sister. Along with Moxxie even if they are down below.

But wasn't going to let her push away and go home yet. After all she just got here along with her new job at IMP. So, middle fingers to these assholes. Or a dagger in the forehead. Depends on their mood.

So, Blitz now has a great time with her. Like the other day didn't happen at all. Wash that out of his brain. Yes, he did. You know the whole about to fight behind a dumpster. No, he doesn't have a thing for any of the two. Even if he is trying to make things be normal again with Moxxie. Stolas, just well a random text check to see their fine. It was very slow on both sides.

Loona doesn't care. Just annoyed now dealing with another employee. Basically, how she was already like before when they get new employee. It'll just take time. Plus, Sallie will shoot back at her like Millie would do sometimes. But with Millie it was different. A small little work bond after the whole team up to find Octavia. Sallie she not going to like in a snap even if their pair were chilled when they stayed over there.

Do you blame here? Look where this so-called trust did with Striker. Sure, didn't vocally say she like the dude. But I didn't dislike him either. Then bam look with all the crap storm that happen all because she had to get a shot. Also, she can't believe she didn't smell anything and that two of her co-workers were a thing. The only reason she knew now was because Blitzo was getting drunk at that time coming back from the hospital. May or may not have asked some advice from her new friends what to do. Didn't give out real names or the situation in general. Since this crap with Stolas being kidnapped might being going to higher ups. She just wanted to hear less bullshit from him. Along with possibly from Moxxie even if their mouth usually shut. The one thing they defiantly mention is if the co-worker comes back don't push it with them. When she asked why. Well, the question shot back was.

Will they hurt you?

Would have answered that question with a no. But had to stop herself by not sending it out quickly. Just remembering how quickly they put her down. Along with the rare times she saw them shoot. Which lead to keeping her mouth shut with the whole relationship with Moxxie and Striker. Now, Blitzo, Stolas. No, clue on that and won't asked. Doesn't even asked Octavia besides the short text between.

Millie is a bit excited to have her sister here. But then were the moments the pair clashed together. It wasn't terrible just the pair being siblings. Already have to deal with each other being roommates. Even if they can already handle that that.

Moxxie just let the days go by.

Look while Moxxie is relieved that Sallie seems to be getting along well with the others. Great in the killing business side. They have been doing what they said they will be doing as they work at IMP. Still, they find Blitzo attitude lately around them off. It was still Blitzo but it felt weird. A different weird from Blitzo before Sallie joins in. Didn't push it. The two of them are finally able to talk. Well, whatever you considered a conversation between the pair.

Some changes that did surprised everyone was like Moxxie covering their tear marks. It felt out of the blue. Until they commented just getting tired of looks. Along with extra insults here and there whenever they lowered their scarf down. Sure, the team said fuck what anyone else thinks. Which Moxxie does to begin with just wants to do this.  It was very odd for all of them to not see those marks. Yet, till Moxxie commented how their scarf usually hides them anyway. So, doesn't see the big deal.

Now Moxxie was able to finish paper work early so wouldn't be in the office. So, they have been working, working in space. The closer they feel like they are getting it. It felt like another step in a different direction. It was slightly aggravating at times. Along with a few other gigs on the side. Like check on Bombproof but got to be careful with those four helpers. Or will hang out with the siblings or else they would tear the door down. So, sure those moments help out at time.

Then Octavia started to call.

Scratch that Octavia was already calling them. When they stayed with their Madre for a while. Reply back to small text. No, phone calls. Until finally I spoke with them.

It wasn't pretty at the beginning. Along with Moxxie got slightly annoyed. Not at Octavia but Stolas. Apparently, his daughter has no damn clue it was her mother who hired the assassin. A little part can understand why Stolas may be avoiding telling their daughter. At the same time are past the point to care. Which lead to them sending a text to Stolas.

Tell your daughter who hired Outlaw or I will. Do it before your so-called wife twists some words around!

Didn't care it sounded cruel. Or a threat. Quite honestly, would have mind telling her what they know but push it back. For Striker safety, but Stolas as well to get some kind of payback at their ex-wife to be. Also, they do not trust their own judgmental skills at the moment with their time and relationship with Striker. Then the relationship in general with Stolas.

Did Stolas tell Octavia? They aren't sure about the lack of texting. But the wife is what really makes them question how far she will go.

Stella Goetia.

Yes, they were told the name before by Stolas. Even the rare talks with Octavia about her. Along with the marriage when it was pop up. Then the whole family picture being shattered when the mask was taken off. Yet, Moxxie never went too far about really knowing about her besides the comments to either divorce early, get away and were a few other things mention. At that time Stolas was finally doing the divorce.

Wish it was sooner in the early years. But wishes are fantasies. Unless you finally do it.

How they wish at times to just get rid of a problem or two early. Or right now? It would just be so damn easy.

Yet, they aren't doing anything because Doc Medea asked them not to. To have faith in them.

Medea.

Okay, Moxxie beginning to have questions about the Doctor they want to ask soon. This connection for one with this group that came that day to the cave. From all they were able to gather these imps, along with a few others were Wrath personal squad of sorts. It was confusing to them. Medea knew these high up connections. Sure, I can understand like a former Doctor to work for them. Yet, to go this far to make sure Striker wouldn't be killed. But will be lock up here in Wrath till this whole kill mess was settled down.

Lock up but will they be able to leave.

It driving Moxxie crazy. They hate it. But for now, can't do anything. Heck, they were close to reading well the laws of Hell to see if this can help speed up. Reach damn ring has their own laws! Striker was lucky it was in Wrath. If this hit Pride, especially for the Goetias, would have died immediate either in the cell or just their head cut off after the Intel was received.

Right now, just being pathetic as they lay on the couch curled up. Only just now came back from space like two hours ago. Should feel excited how close they seem to be reaching it. Along with the number of bugs they keep running into.

That defiantly help out took some anger out on them.

Moxxie slowly turned over to stare at the ceiling. Held the blanket a bit close to their body. Nuzzle against the couch. To get even just a hint of their scent. Stop what they are doing and almost want to laugh at this. How pathetic they must be right now. Turn around to look at the table in front of them. The vase with the golden flowers that Ivy gave them.

Moxxie still remembers that talk with her. At the time I was still working part time for her. She asked him about flowers. If they like them or not. Just remember telling her about golden flowers, buttercups. Flowers she had heard about but didn't expect an imp to know. It was an Earth flower after all. At that time should have been careful what they said. Yet, at the time Moxxie didn't care. Now they do care.

Stare at the buttercups. Eyes show a hint of warmth as they reach out to them. String wrap around the vase to be pull closer till their fingertips brush the petals. Careful not to crush it.

To not be taken or thrown away again.

What if you're already too late with Striker?

That hit something hard with Moxxie. Tears kept sliding down their cheeks.

Taken...Again...like...like...Like your own *$#&%.

Moxxie jump off the couch. Everything in their instinct was to run to the bathroom. Just threw up. Not sure where all this was coming from but threw up. It was like it came out of nowhere. Took a few breaths when the sickening nausea finally passed through.

"What the crumbs?" Moxxie grumble as they wipe their face a bit. That just felt out of the damn blue. Can't recall the last time to even threw up. Maybe something they caught in space? Check the Codes as they kneel on the ground. On the safe side.

Stress: HIGH!

Body: No, virus. Need to relax.

636679: (BLOCK! BLOCK! BLOCK!)

"What?" Moxxie mumbled as they stared at this new Intel. This didn't make sense? The last time they checked themselves on the codes this wasn't here before. Could they have missed it? Sure, it's been a while since they have done a check on themselves. Heck, just two hours ago I left a magic pinpoint to make sure the portal will be right there. But that was with magic not the CHECK or Codes. So, it has been a while since they used it. Reach out to touch it so can get this issue out the way.

But instantly slam back like they were hit with a major migraine. What the flying pigs is that about?

BLOCK! BLOCK! BLOCK! BLOCK!

"All right! All right!" Moxxie snarled as they slowly lifted themselves up. This was so messed up. Along with just anger them slightly. Held onto the sink to take a few breaths. Was it something they blocked when putting survivable mode? No, it can't be. It just felt too out of place. Even after all this time? Lift their head up.

CRACK!

Who the fuck was that?

Moxxie snarl as they held their bleeding fist. Look around to see it was just them alone in the bathroom. Along with a broken mirror. Stare back at it to see just their reflection again.

Not a pair of glowing unfamiliar red, black spiral eyes with a twisted tail.

Clench their eyes shut again. Then reopen. Same as before. Nothing. Just them. Stare then go back to CHECK themselves.

636679: (BLOCK! BLOCK! BLOCK!)

"What you block from me this time Fate." Moxxie snarled as they started to use their strings to take glass out. Then stop.

Not Fate.

"What? Then who?"

You.

Me? Moxxie stared at the result. They did this? But why? When? "Does Madre know? Does Doc Medea know?"

No.

"Then when?" Touch a different code to get passed through.

ACCESS DENIED!

"Why?" Moxxie snarled as their eyes glowing. Now just getting a bit pissed off.

Safety...Will return back.

"Then when?"

Unable to answer.

"Unable or won't."

Get Rest.

Flips the code off. "Who did I see?"

ACCESS DENIED!

"Do I know them?"

ACCESS DENIED!

"Thanks a lot." Moxxie grumble and swipes the codes away. Great. Just fantastic. A block memory. One heavily guarded as well. Let out a deep breath while they checked their hand. A lot of the pieces are out now. Use the strings to wrap around their hand and put a new glove over. "Maybe it's best to not deal with it right now."

Was it annoying?

Yes, defiantly.

Do they time?

Really, right now and what their focus on. No. They can deal with this issue later. Probably there was something small, ridiculous at the time and it just went overboard.

Right. Know what? Let's just fix this mirror. Or possibly go buy a new one.

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"You sure?"

"Positive. Made sure the whole place was clean out. Wouldn't be surprised if they had a backup just in case."

"But?"

"But in this place the guards had it lock down."

"The Goetias?"

"Not a single one arrived."

"Why would they?"

"You may never know if the one they hired purposely left out a clue who hired them."

"We sure it's a Goetia?"

"Oh, it was one all right. Quite pathetic on their part how they plan it out. But the one they hired at least has some brains. Can't even get their real name out on the tv besides Outlaw."

"Until he was caught."

"Yes, how fortunate. Going after him will be a challenge if they are where they are at. Just have to leave it be. I do want some other good news besides the disappointment of the one I want dead possible won't be in my grasp" Press a cigar into their hell horse mane. Pull it back to be placed back in their mouth. Didn't turn around to stare at the other from behind.

"Well, we know the Prince has been back home for a while."

"Pathetic but continued." Wave their left arm with the cigar.

"There were three other imps that were there when 'Outlaw' was taken. He was fighting them."

"Survive?"

"Yes."

"My either they gotten soft or losing their touch. How sad especially if you do a job like this."

"We got pictures."

Another wave of the arm as the cigar went in the mouth. The photos are in their arms.

"One of us was able to stay back to take some pictures when they left. It was during the while bringing everyone to the medic ward outside. Still, he got them all good. The Prince of course was delivered by portal to be delivered at Sloth."

One photo after another with two imps so far. Then stop at the third one. A sharp spike comes over to take the cigar. Blew the smoke into the photo. A small click like hum.

"Boss?"

"Who this one."

One of the riders came over to stare at the photo. Did a small shrug. "Don't know."

"Right. You weren't around at the time when you joined. But one or two might remember this one. If it them." Eyes look down at the picture. A look of delight in there with a cruel smirk. Reach out under their jacket to pull out a familiar photo of two demons along with a hellhorse.

This just keeps getting better.

"Boss?"

"Keep everyone on the low down for now. Find out what you can on these three especially this one." Wave the photo in the air.

"Yes, boss."

"Everyone back now. We have been here long enough." Pull the reins of their hellhorse to turn around. Glance back at the two photos. My eyes brighten in sheer excitement along with anger. An odd mix to see together. But each emotion was set on one of the other.

"Well little wolf let's see how much of bite you'll have now."

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Done!

What do you all think?

Who are these new characters?

What was Moxxie forgetting?

Did Stolas tell Octavia or not about her mother?

Any questions?

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