Chapter 4

Let's begin.

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

Error/Moxxie speaking/thoughts

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"Mox where are you?" Maria looking for her little troublemaker. She just finished taking a shower and change in comfy clothes.

Moxxie blinks and turn his head as he heard Maria inside the house. Huh must have finished cleaning up. Wait for her to passed the window showing the crops. Then she walks backwards and sees him.

He waves.

HISS

Moxxie looked at the rats that got caught in a trap. After Moxxie showed her one of the holes they been digging through to get over the crops. He thought it was time, awhile back, to show her one of the spots. They been really weird. Or could be normal here. Barely want the crops now but seems really angry at him.

Jeez you just throw one rat over the fence and the whole armada after you.

Moxxie rolled his eyes at the trap rats in the bucket. Hears the footsteps and turns as Maria crouch down by him.

"Another bunch. Well a bucket load too." Grab the handle of the bucket trap and lift it up with the hissing rodents. "I'll take care of this. You go inside and clean up. The help should be here and make sure they won't mess up."

Moxxie grumble slightly.

They were driving off to deliver some food to East west side of the Wrath Ring. But it was also a visit to see a friend of Maria and be staying there for a week. Maria had to think awhile and had to make a big decision on doing this. For Moxie sake.

Moxxie has gotten better and trusted her to some extent over the past year. Or was it two years now?

Time here was like a year.

But imps age very slow. He would be considered six but still a four year old.

  It was something Error doesn't think too much about. Time wasn't something he never could focus to much on. Besides making sure there was always time to destroy and never be late. Then to never be able age normal like monster when he became a destroyer. Plus, could always check to make sure he picks the right age if it ever does become important. The only thing he knows what age is good for is to figure out what legal or not. What? He wanted to make sure one of the Charas were able to drink that one time.

Now the past two years been interesting with Maria and just home in general.

So, weird to call it home.

Like Maria ways to help him adjust to this new and her home.

Error found it amusing when he learn about it.  But it seems to help out in a way. It even surprised him. He thought she would of stop by now or throw him in to orphanage to not deal with him. A regret of adopting him.

But here he is now and still here with her.

Many months passing by and was comfortable enough to hold her hand. When he was about to shake and a certain movement of his tail she would let go first when he was done. But it seems to get better. At least by holding hands longer by a minute. It soon even leads to being hugged. That was very, very weird to feel again. Almost missed it at times but never demanded them. Till Maria give him random ones. Random but never surprise attack hugs. Now being held or being carried around that took longer for Error till he gives her a look, a hand point or a small whispered to be let down.

Now if was anyone else he will show it he didn't want to be touch, pet or hugged.

Doctor Medea was one thing. An annoying Doctor but only let him get away with checkups because of the chocolate. Till he touched his cheek tear scars that one time and Moxxie barricaded himself in the vent.

They still trying to figure out how he even got in there.

Maria almost killed the Doctor. She only allowed him to live because well he the only cheapest Doctor around here who will not screw you over.

Eventually Moxxie gave the Doctor another chance. Still bite or hiss at him if he ever near his face. The crazy man must really want an early retirement when he jokes at him.

Besides the Doctor, well Moxxie just didn't want to be around people or the town too much. Didn't like the crowds. Does what he can to stay back at home to either help with the crops, stop revenge seeking rats and rabbits, and work on his magic. He slowly began to even be shown how to cook. Well allowed to mix and stirred ingredients but he didn't mind. Okay times the other side has an itch to take over but push it back. Even though he really wishes Maria lets him add Chocolate to those spices. It's not that bad.

Then she notices show he would like to mess with her sewing materials and began to teach him a little. Like basic stuff for him to learn. He played along with it but it was kind of nice to be taught. To be shown then doing it alone.

He stayed quite a lot and many mistaken for mute. Till you remember the screeching. But he has begun to speak a few words when he wants too. Still hiss and growl just for the heck of it. Will get a random churr or chirp sound.

Oh! He is also wearing glasses again! Yep, they think his eyes will get stronger eventually when he older. But still keep them around. He didn't like it. Not the glasses but how much they were. Didn't like money being wasted on him but can't do much about it now. He will pay Maria back for this.

He eventually slipped out and called her Madre. He was so embarrassed when he said that. It was one of the few words he remembers and understood in Undernovela. Embarrassed and even worry how she would react being called that.

Maria just gave him this warm smile and accepted it. Also was crying inside her mind and fist pump in the air. Did have to find out was Madre means till she was told it was human language in Spanish for mother. Another mystery and surprise from her little Mox.

"Go on." Maria used her tail to point inside the house.

Moxxie went inside and just clean up.

Not that happy about this trip but he can't stay alone at the house till he older. Or until he can use a dagger. Or a gun. Killing rodents didn't count even if they were growing as the size of a puppy now. No, fair. Wouldn't be a trouble showing magic but yeah he can wait. Not ready for that. Or if he ever will. Damn it don't be paranoid and anxious right now.

She did mention seeing the horses and some materials to check about for sewing. So, it can't be all that bad. He'll just hide around and pop up when needed.

He finished cleaning up and chopping on a carrot as he watch Maria out the window showing the three imps around. Hmm he thinks two of them will quit the second day or probably get hurt. Or possibly missing. Unless they are used to this kind of rodent problem.

"Should they be this big?"

"I think that one has rabies?"

"They all have rabies!"

"You'll all be fine. Oh and I find out you burn the crops or my home you'll wish the rats did give you rabies."

Okay maybe leave a small magic protection just in case. He doesn't want their stuffed to be burn. Or be food to the rats.

He wonders how long it'll take them to realize the rabbits they get here are the snowball fur ones with four red eyes. They are almost as bad as the rats. But hey they take care of them when they give them the rats carcass. So, have a decent alliance with them.

Maria was done talking with them and watch them leave. Double check to make sure everything fine before she goes to bed early. Sees Moxxie still at the door window on a carrot. "Okay Mox I'm going to go to sleep early. You can stay up but not too late unless you want to nap on the drive."

Moxxie nods at a her as he takes another bite of the carrot. He should make a chocolate dip for this next time.

Few hours later very early morning time they were on the road.

The drive was long but Moxxie barely notice just staring out the window and watching the road. Now and then looks at Maria when she yawns. Or taking a gulp of her coffee whiskey. What? It helps her wake up for a drive like this and it just a shot.

She'll probably need extra by the end of this week if nothing happens. Besides just casual drinking.

Finally, arrived after passing through a new part of town and go another way to get to the road.  Were soon pulling up to a small house. Well a cabin really. Could see a little stable with a fence in the back of the house. On the front porch they could see an imp woman with wavy dark long hair with her horns curled down against the hair. They were leaning against the rail. A big smile on her face.

Moxxie tugged Maria arm and pointed at the woman.

"Yes, that is Susie." Maria answered for him. Glad she talk to her friend in advance about her boy. She can sometimes be very affectionate with the hugs. Got to give her a warning to not make her child uncomfortable. Glance back down and see the unsureness in his eyes. "Hey it will not be bad. Just a week and it'll be fun."

Moxxie let out a silent sigh and nods. Only doing this for her.

Maria comes out the truck and walk up to Susie as she comes down. "Wow look at you. Sunshine up to greet me."

"You should be bowing to me to greet you." Susie chuckles and walks up to hug her friend.

Moxxie watches them and notice how Susie only taller than Maria only slightly. Sees a few white marks on her red skin different. But that was quite casual in imps. But markings and designs can look interesting. Normal. Glance at the mirror of his blue tear marks.

"Mox come out and say hi. You can look around a bit after."

Moxxie snap out of it and got out the car. He goes to Maria side and look up at Susie.

"Oh my gosh he so small and weak! Their adorable!" Susie cooed and her tail wagged.

At this point that probably one of his best compliments he ever gotten in his whole life. The list isn't long not counting Maria and Dr. Medea.

"Watch it I don't mind shaving your head." Maria jokes but slight warning in her tone.

"I still would look good." Susie laughed but didn't push it. "Well Moxxie I hope you have a great time here."

Moxxie stared at her and look at Maria. Then pointed at the truck with the stuff in the back.

"I can do it you can look around but not too far."

Moxxie nods and looking around.

"Independent little one." Susie chuckles and goes to help her friend.

"You have no idea." Maria sighs and grinned. "Don't worry by the end of the week you might be lucky he'll speak five words too you."

"Make it twenty."

"You're on and paying for the drinks then."

"I'm already being a great hostess for you!"

"So, hostess where the other one." Hand her a crate filled with some vegetables. She gets the other one while her tail gets the two bags.

"Around back."

Moxxie no longer here the pair as he looks around the cabin. He would of mind exploring further out in the area. However, can later so Maria will not have a heart attack.

He look around at the rural area that still reminds him of that old west feeling. Yet, has like an added extra country charm like the town they past. Now Maria home is country too just like a market area in the town. However, in a way somewhat calmer until violence involved.

He spots a few trees, with no leaves, here and there. Along with some twisted up cactuses. Plants and weeds around the ground area. Then see dirtied road paths like the one they took to get here. Can see the Canyon Mountains now too far away in the distance. Look out at the open field until he kept looking until he reach the back of the cabin.

Sees a small chicken coop with four chickens out and eating. A mouse went inside and they attacked the snack. Maybe he will bring those mice back here for them to snack in next time. Then sees a average size barn and stable that look like it need a new coating of paint. Still standing. Then he sees the fence connected to the barn. Well whom inside the fence.

First, he sees the hell horse. No, wait a baby. What they called again?  Coal? Foal he believes. A dark gray coat with black stripes. Short flaming mane and tail. The lower body reminded Error of lava. Fangs for mouths. A pair of glowing orange eyes with another on top.  A small neigh as their hoofs stomp the ground.

Then, he sees the imp. Well looks like an imp. A kid defiantly older than him. He was kneeling down with his horse and smiling. A pair of work clothes and wore gloves. His face was young with a serpentine like face. Pale red skin, bright yellow eyes with green rings. Ivory white hair with a pair of horns that pointed upward. A tail with four stripes and eight black spines lined up on them and one on his tail fork. A red bandana wrapped around his neck. 

Kind of seems familiar. Maybe someone he met them as Moxxie. Did see a bit of Susie features in the kid.

Walk over quietly and watches the pair interact.

"Alright Bombproof you got this." The kid grinned, seeing sharp teeth that was normal for imps, at the foal earning him another neigh. Behind his back was an apple in his left hand. "Which one has the apple?"

Bombproof sniffed and try to get behind the imp. However, he was shoved lightly back.

"Nope! Can't have the easy way out. Got to use that nose you lazy head."

Sneeze at the face.

"GAH! You dirt bag!" Rub his face and both of the treats immedialty eaten fast. "Hope you choke on the apple core!"

Bombproof burp out fire.

"You're so lucky your Whistler foal or else I would sell you!"

Another neigh like laugh. Then a louder one in the barn shed.

"I WAS JOKING!"

Moxxie eyes widen taken in the bigger horse coming out the barn. Can see the similarities. Just a darker coat. The mane was fire too just a yellow hue seem like the dominate trait along with yellow eyes. That was staring at them.

He has a feeling this is Whistler.

Whistler wasn't going to their foal or the snake imp child of her mistress. Was instead going to the little imp over the fence that was hidden that the other two haven't notice. Lean their head down and sniffed the new imp. Lots of death, chocolate, rats, and carrots. Along with an interesting smell. Move close the nuzzle the fluffy white hair.

Moxxie try to not to giggle and move his scarf further up.

Now when its animals that give him physical contact it was a bit different. He was even taken back to not have some kind of attack. Not minding it as long they attack first. What Whistler was doing was something the other horses, donkies and even sheep did at the barns Maria brought him too. It was nice. Maria also muttering about a camera next time.

Pulled out a bag from his small backpack he was carrying. It was carrots he brought soak in blood. The animals like it. Took one out and gave it to Whistler. The horse greedily ate it and let out a happy neigh. Nuzzle the little imp.

"Whistler rarely likes anyone little Imp."

Moxxie turn and see the Imp at the fence watching him now. Bombproof by his side and their head stick out under the fence. Trying to get to the bag of carrots.

"Who are you?"

Moxxie muttered quietly.

"Speak louder. Already small enough I can't hear you." The imp smirk at the kid. He was a bit taken back with the blue tear marks.

Moxxie stared.

The imp yips as a carrot was thrown at his face. So, he fell off the fence. Now Bombproof jumping on him like a puppy to get the treat.

Whistler lightly nip Moxxie head for doing that. Bombproof was already spoiled enough today.

Moxxie grumble and pet her muzzle. Snicker seeing the Imp finally got off the ground and twitch at his direction.

"You did that on purpose!"

Duh.

"Striker I see you met Moxxie!"

They turn to see Susie and Maria coming their way.

Wait? Striker? Moxxie tries to think about the name but then mentally groan. Wait those memories are gone. So, he can have a new life. Did not mean he will feel something if a name or face is familiar. Striker and Bombproof defiantly was one.  Eh can't do anything about it but watch.

"Wait? This is Maria kid!"

"No, hello? I feel the love now." Maria rolled her eyes.

"Hi, Maria." Striker head down slightly embarrassed but then twitch. He turn and see Moxxie staring at him. He can just feel a smirk behind that scarf of theirs.

"Aww Whistler likes you." Susie cooed petting her horse as they nuzzle Moxxie until the nuzzle their own foal.

"The age must be getting to her." Maria chuckles and got a loud neigh from Whistler. "You are old! Just admit it!"

"Speak for yourself."

"You're two years older than her Ma."

"Striker don't betray me like this!"

Striker snorted with a teasing smile. Sees Maria come up to him and ruffle his head. "Ah come on! You're almost worse than Ma!"

"Good I'm doing my job well." Maria snickered and look at him. "Jeez you are growing up fast. You'll probably be taller than your mom."

"Don't his ego already big enough for his child mind."

"You're just jealous Ma." Striker stick his tongue out at his mom but then grinning big at the compliment.

"Well good thing you're a good son." Susie then smirked. "After all you agreed to let Moxxie spend the night in your room."

"WHAT? WHEN?"/WHAT?

"When you weren't paying attention and you kept saying yes." Susie smile at her son gapping mouth expression.

Striker and Moxxie looked at Susie. Then back at the other. Then back at the adults that trick them both. Moxxie did not want to share a room! He rather the couch!

"Baby face not going in my bed-OUCH! YOU KICK ME!"

Moxxie hissed at Striker as he got over the fence. He is not a baby! 

"I think they're going to get along just fine." Susie giggles watching her boy chase Moxxie in the pen. Bombproof following along thinking it is a game.

"So, when should we tell them you're messing with their heads?" Maria said with amused tone watching the pair run around. There was a room with an extra bed availed that she was staying in. Moxxie was going to stay with her. Until Susie did this to messed with the kids.

"How about at lunch time."

"Sounds good."

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Done!

Yes, we have met child Striker and foal Bombproof!

Let see how well week will turn out.

Susie, and Whistler is own by me and there is a drawing of Susie for visual idea. In Random Art

Any questions?

Until next time.

Bye, bye!