Chapter 21

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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, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, possible musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking/thoughts

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"Hey Madre can I go to town this week?"

"I don't see why-Wait which one?"

"The one on the south side? Heard about some new yarn over there from one the classmates." Moxxie asked her. Wasn't sure to believe it or not. Can at least check it out.

Maria thinks it over. She been keeping a close eye on him lately ever since they left Striker home. Wasn't overwhelming but she was just concern on these small thoughts. Shouldn't be since if Moxxie were in trouble and if Striker did something he wouldn't last long. Yet, you may never know with Moxxie inexperience situation. Look at her boy and small smile. "Alright but only three hours. That show you want me to see coming on that night right?"

"Yep and thanks Madre."

"No, problem." Maria watches him rush off back to his room before he got his chores to do. She sighs and glance down at the sleeping blaster. "Sleeping on the job huh?"

Nuzzle into the dog bed.

She snorted and finished up sweeping.

The week passed normally at school ignoring and dodging bullies. Rats one day took over the kitchen so no food at the cafeteria for a while. The elective class was actually getting very serious about the course. A rat professional even came over to talk to them.

After that was time to head out.

Moxxie used a portal to get over to the other side of town. But made it look like he did walk over with a group coming into town. Came here like a couple of times with Madre to shop and stuff.

Goes to the craft store and look around. He checks the stuff over. Wasn't the best but wasn't the worse either. Do need a couple of the colors and can look over the fabric. Look things over and barely paid attention as the older woman looking at his direction giggling.

They found it adorable how someone interested in sewing and crafting. The seriousness on their face behind the glasses. A bit small looking for a male. Even mistaken him for a female who just dyed the hair. But the horns were the main give away. Don't see that in many Wrath Imps who interested in this stuff besides sewing to do patch work or alteration. Either way didn't mind. Plus, were shopping so it's a bonus!

Moxxie was in there for thirty minutes till he finally was ready to make his purchase. Goes up to the counter and very confused about the older imp woman giggles. Maybe they were talking about something.

"Here you go."

"Thanks." Got his change and heads out. He got some time left so can just look around. Goes two random stores and then another one that look kind of like a beauty shop of sorts. Saw some hooves padding and goes to check them out. He look them over not all that impressed and head toward the next aisle.

"Dammit why are they so expensive?"

He sees a male imp with white hair in a small ponytail and has a short side bang. Nice size white and black horns. Seems to be a teenager and bit taller than Moxxie by a few inches. Or could be the cowboy boots. They look kind of familiar.

"What you looking at shrimp?" The snapped at him and can see the imp has a splash of white over the eye. Could mistake it for a scar or crescent moon.

"You?" Who else. No one else on the aisle.

"Great a smart alec-"

"You should start cheap or maybe something average."

"Pardon?" He narrowed his eyes at him.

"You ever had your hair dyed that color before." Moxxie pointed at the box they were holding.

"What it to you?" They seem a bit defensive.

"Yes or no question."

"Let's say I said no." Their arms crossed and look over them with a critical look.

"Then start with something in the between. Cheap won't hold on as long. But you can at least see if you like the color or not. But be careful since some can damaged your hair if you never use the product. Some alright. Some not. If you like it then go expensive or get someone to color it at a saloon."

"How you know this?"

"Help someone in the past." Look Moxxie, well Error, and help a few of the Charas change their hair colors before. Not like they can just walk over to another AU besides the few like Chaos. So, well he 'borrowed' some hair dye. Took a lot of time and patients. Lot of fake hair destroyed to be practice on. But it was worth it with their happy expressions.

"You alright there?"

Moxxie snap out the gaze before they can touch them. "Peachy."

"You're weird."

"Eh heard worse brat."

"Excuse me! I'm practically taller than you. I can be older too."

"Even teens and adults can be brat. So, what's your point?

They stared and laugh. "You got guts. Alright weirdo want to pick since you're so much better than me."

"Didn't say better. Just experience." Look over the stuff and thing he got. Thinks it over since it been awhile. Pick up one box at a time till he found some decent he can test on. Tell them a few tips to not always trust the picture on the box.  Since their hair longer will need to buy two for a full coverage. Get better brushes instead the ones in the box. So, he put alright ones for now to let them use for prep work. "So, he or she?"

"Excuse me?"

"He or she? Or they? Trying to not be a rude ass." Moxxie watch them look around and rub their arm a bit.

"She."

"Congrats." Put the bottle her basket. "Come on let see what they have for shampoo and condition you can look at later. Don't know if they have color safe product so good to have on hand. If you want to go permanent on this-"

"What about you?"

"They and he. Got called she by accident but didn't bother me." Moxxie answered not looking at their facial expression as their on the next aisle. Look at a few bottles and grab each one.

"It doesn't bother you?"

"Want to be specific?"

"Well I'm going by her."

"What does it matter what I think? I don't know you? Some my thoughts don't matter unless your worry about judgment. Then you don't need to worry about that from me. I judge on action and reason than looks. The real challenge is if you're happy and fine with it. You're going to get criticism. Going to get hurt either physically or verbally from those who don't understand. I still do but just show them this is you. Won't be easy at the beginning but will if you have well family and friends who fine with it. Then that's good. You're not alone. This might be the best you can do for now unless you know another town that sells better." Moxxie shows them the shampoo bottle and see them tearing up. Crud did he overstep it? He not use to this besides with the others. Even then he felt like he messed up on identities "Hey um it's not that bad-"

They hug him.

Moxxie screeches and a mirror got destroyed.

Ten minutes later.

Moxxie grumble. A bit embarrassed paying for the products and broken mirror. Didn't listen to the angry employee. While his companion was also embarrassed but flip the employee off as they left the store.

"Jerk and they overpriced that crummy mirror."

"Its fine and here." Give them the bag.

"Thanks here-"

"Keep it." Push the money back. "Don't want it."

"Oh come on take the money!"

"I will throw that money in your bag."

Argued about it and next thing Moxxie knows he was helping them dye their hair. They were a bit embarrassed since they never done it. Didn't want to screw it up. Plus, there sister out of town for a school game. So, wouldn't be able to help. Wants to surprise her family. So, he went back to the craft shop with her and asked one the employees there if they have a possible bathroom with a shower above the shop.

Allowed to use it but had to buy extra yarn. Didn't complain and they were given the bathroom. Try to not make a mess.

"Oh I'm Sallie by the way." Sallie grinned very excitedly that this was actually happening. The smell wasn't that great but smelt worse.

"Moxxie."  Moxxie tells her as he stayed focus and kept looking at the box. Removed his coat, scarf and gloves so no dye will get on them. He was using other pair of gloves. That name kind of familiar. "So, stole your sister makeup yet or the other way around."

"We both take Ma makeup. But when we have enough cash we pitch in together. We don't go overboard. Like will get lipstick, eyeliner, mascara and some eye shadow. Right now were out. Which sucks I'll have to wait to buy some black lipstick I've been looking at."

"Well you haven't used your money."

Sallie eyes widen and grin big. "Heck yeah! Wait? No, I got to owe you danigt!"

"You can owe me by sitting still!"

"Yeah, yeah. So, what product you use for your tear marks. It so wicked."

"None."

"Wait you were actually born with those?"

"...Yeah."

"Oh hey look if I made you uncomfortable just tell me to shut up."

Moxxie was silent and kept working on the hair and roots. He listens and make small sounds he is paying attention as he listens to her talk. Give her direction what to do for each step in the future or to look at the box. They wait to let hair sit in till it was time to wash it all out. Grab a random towel they bought and help her dry it. Along with some brushing.

"Well?" Sallie asked him. A bit nervous to turn around.

"Looks really good but you're the true judge." Moxxie tells her. Okay seriously they look familiar and can't put a finger on it.

Sallie took a deep breath and turn around. Eyes widen to see once pure white hair that was past her shoulder. Now was now raven black hair.

"So? Bad?" Moxxie getting no response.

"This is so epic!" Sallie yelled and mess with her hair. A huge smile on her face and couldn't believe it. "I look downright awesome!"

"Yep." Moxxie watches them jump happily. "Now you can help me clean up."

"Dammit."

They clean up and throw away stuff. Says their thanks to the owner and heads off.

"I can't wait to show the others! Oh my siblings going to be jealous how I still look awesome" Sally explained with a happy smile. Put her hair back in a small pony tail. "Defiantly going to be growing this. See you got some growing in the back."

"Oh right." His hair has grown a bit in the back. Not enough to do anything about it. He messed with it a bit. "Maybe."

"Would look good with it." Sallie turn around and smile big. "So, where too?"

"I actually need to start heading back. I live a bit far away."

"Bummer. I was getting to have fun. Buzzkill." Sallie pouts at them.

"That's me."

Sallie laughs. "I don't know if you're being sarcastic or very honest."

"I'm sarcastic?"

"Okay we defiantly need to talk and hang out again." Pulls out the receipt and write a number down. "Here my number. What yours?"

"...This isn't a joke?" Look at the piece of paper.

"I don't randomly give my number out." Sallie rolled her eyes but stop to see he just look at it. Unsureness or doubtfulness. "Hey this isn't me being like a jerk and saying this is the wrong number. I'm jerk but not that kind of jerk."

Moxxie seem hesitant to take the number and eventually did. He kept listening to her talking.

"-Heard in the Pride ring something called like cellphones. A bit complicated but separate from the house home will be awesome. Like your own personal phone. It'll be so great so now we all don't have to kill for the phone-"Sallie stop when Error gave her a piece of paper with his own number.

"I rarely use it unless I'm being called or reminders. But if it's easier for your time to call me. Well um there." Moxxie holds the paper out awkwardly and may be a bit shy. What? He never done this! Even when he had a cellphone for a short time in the void it felt so nerves.

"Sweet!" Sallie took the number and put it her pocket. "Talk to later Foxxie!"

Moxxie hissed at her of that nickname. He not a fox! Or cat! Or a fricken possum!

"Haha the shrimp actually viciously adorable!"

"I will bite you and feel no regret Scar."

"But you wouldn't bite me now-Scar? Scar! Oh heck no my nickname not Scar!"

"Scar."

"Brutal. You are so brutal." She then smirk. "I like it. Better get to your ride or whatever. See you later Foxxie."

Moxxie rolled his eyes and began to walk off.

"Hey Moxxie!"

Stop and see Sallie wave at him with a familiar grin.

"I really mean it! Thanks again!"

Moxxie stared and wave back shyly. Till he watches her runs off. He guess today wasn't so bad. Good distance away and made a portal to get back home. Relax a bit till it was time for the show.

"So, have a good time." Maria asked Moxxie as he sits down with her on the couch. They go chocolate, popcorn and their own favorite drinks.

"I think a made an acquaintance?" 

"How were they?"

"She laid back and sassy. Almost stab the employee for being rude to me. I help them with a hair problem."

"Think I'll meet her?"

"Maybe not once they realize I'm not worth it."

"Stop that before I ground you with that attitude." Maria smirk as she hears him grumble. But inside was a bit please her son may have actually met someone that may be a friend. Or an acquaintance as he put it. "Anyway what's this called again?"

"Moxxie open a portal to see a stage. "It's called Phantom of the Opera."

"Different language?" Last time they watch a play called Cats, but in Spanish! She had no idea what was going. Then it was Evita next. Just strange. Then again she is watching human plays from Earth. So, yeah strangeness left the building long time ago. Found them alright and like certain beats to music.

"Nope." Moxxie relaxed against her.

They play starts and it was over.

"Be real with me. Would you kiss the Phantom."

"...Yes."

"Wonderful. Would of the same with him and Christine girl. That would be so much fun in be-"

"Madre No!"

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Bonus:

Door slams opens. "Hey bitches!"

"Sallie!"

"Young demoness who did your hair?!"

"So, wicked!"

"Aww you look great sis!"

"Haha Millie will wish she was here to see this!"

"Great were doomed. Not like she was already powerful enough!"

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Done!

Yes, I brought Sallie May in the chapter! She was in only one episode for a short time but love her! Hope we see her in future episodes again. Did you all enjoy it?

Yes, Error actually began to like Musicals but will widen the variety. Picks Spanish on purpose plus he likes it. But will go back and forth.

Oh Error/Moxxi never watched Lion King. Really never watched anything Disney related but heard a few songs. Only heard like three songs by accident. Has no idea there an actual character name Scar

Any questions?

Until next time.

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