Chapter 5

Here we are!

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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Striker and Moxxie grumble as they sat outside on the porch eating their lunch. Well Striker was eating while Moxxie just stared at the sandwich.

They were told Susie was messing with them and not sharing the room. But Striker had to be 'nice' if Moxxie wants to play in his room or if Maria needed the room for herself for a while. It was a better deal.

"You going to eat or what?" Striker asked while he swallow his meal. "Waste of food."

Moxxie stared at him from the side and put the sandwich on his plate.

"Oh heck no I'm not eating yours. Don't need your mom thinking I bullied you for it." Striker rolled his eyes and dump the sandwich back on his plate. "Eat because there are some ground rules in my bedroom. Got it."

Error grumble and didn't want to eat. But has not way to get rid of it or hide it since Striker here. Open his mouth and ate the whole thing in one bite.

"Are you trying to choke yourself?"

Moxxie just stared at Striker and swallowed it all without a problem.

Striker gap at the kid.

Moxxie point at the door with a bored look.

He snap out of it. "Well you're not dead and choking so I guess I can tell you the rules now. Don't touch my stuff unless you asked me. If my door is close you knock, only if it's an emergency. If there no sound I'm either sleeping or elsewhere. So, that doesn't mean snoop in my room. If you want to see Bombproof you come to me or my mom. Whistler likes you so no problem as long you let her eat. Any questions?"

Moxxie yawns at him.

"I'll take that you understand that." Then eyes narrowed and grab his scarf. "I'm only being nice because your Maria kid. Got it. If you don't annoy me then maybe I might play a game or two with you. Got it."

Moxxie lean in and almost bit his face.

Don't touch his scarf.

Striker lean back quickly and let go of the scarf. He was stunned and a bit amused. Not even kids his age that stubborn or crazy to do that to him till they learn the hard way. Or when they learn he a mix snake. Well this kid is a bit younger and not around here so doesn't know. Maybe this visit won't be as bad. He grin and his hand touch his fluffy head. "You got some spu-"

Moxxie screeches.

"I should have warn him Maria. I forgot." Susie sighs as Maria was holding Moxxie as she got him to calm down. She look very apologetic and little startled still how loud that strange scream was. Just came back after calming the animals down.

"It's alright a lot was happening." Maria look at Moxxie face that was just tired. "Come on a nap for you."

Maria stands up and goes to her room. Stop and glance to see Striker at his door peeking out. Close the door immediately. She let out a sigh and goes to the room. Walks over to the bed and lay Moxxie down. Pet his head carefully. "Been awhile you had one of those."

Moxxie curled up a bit. "S-sorry."

"It was accident Moxxie. Nothing to be sorry about."

"Don't w-want Striker in trouble." Moxxie muttered tiredly. He was a little annoyed with the kid. But in the way it would have passed from his child mind. He felt so angry at himself he did that. Sure with the Charas he let them hug him for a certain amount of times and they were kids. Kids that could and have try to kill him but from what choice. He just was giving him a head pat!

Maria a bit surprise to hear that and smile a bit. Her boy to sweet when he like this. When it was anyone else who touch him be hissing and bites. Then began to be like this sometimes. "Striker won't be in trouble but I am going to talk to him. Okay."

Moxxie didn't look too convinced but eventually gave her nod.

"Good. Now you rest. We can all go out to pick up some treats later in town."

Moxxie didn't really want to go in town. But the idea did seem alright. He close his eyes and waits till she was gone. Open them up and turn around the other way. He nuzzle against the bed and sighs quietly as he let his mind wander.

Striker head down as he sat on his bed. Didn't want to look at his ma and Maria face.

"You're not in trouble Striker so don't keep your head down like that." Susie told her son and watch his head lift up.

She knows her boy a strong child. Be the man of the house and do what he can do to help out. But he has moments like every other Wraith Imp down here that tend to violence or wants to fight. Even at his age it was normal and helps them build out their strength. Now her boy never attacks first unless provoked or threatened. But wouldn't, purposely, hurt someone unless they attack back. Won't believe how many times she hears other parents complain about her boy. Well not the fighting but his other heritage. It disgust her at times.

"I should have told you about Maria boy physical contact issue."

"I didn't hurt him." Striker muttered while his head still ringing at that sound that little imp did. Like he thought he was going to hurt him.

"He knows." Maria touch his shoulder. "Moxxie even told me sorry and didn't want you to be in trouble."

Striker blinked in confusion. The kid was sorry? Didn't want him in trouble? It almost sounds ridiculous to hear. But Maria doesn't lie like that.

"Moxxie doesn't like to be touch Striker even if non-threatening. It took him a month to even touch my finger and tail. Took me almost a half a year when he finally let me hug him. That includes talking. He not mute just doesn't like to talk unless he wants too. Or be smart ass back." Chuckles seeing Striker try not to grin at that. "Okay. So, I know you like challenges. Think of this as one. Don't touch him unless he lets you. If he does touch you well congratulations unless you purposely annoy him to get bitten. Then that's on you."

Striker grumbled but nodded. "Can I beat someone up if they try to grab him."

"Is my son being a knight?" Susie snickered and duck down from her son throwing a pillow.

"I'm not protecting some whinny ass blueblood brat!" Striker yelled at her and arms crossed. "Just their small."

Maria laughs a bit. "You can if they are doing it to provoke, hurt him, or you. If it's accident no."

"When you mean by accident-"

"Striker."

"Fine Ma." Striker rolled his eyes and little yelp from a horn tug. "Ouch!"

"What I say about rolling your eyes."

"Don't do it if they can see you."

"Correct." Pat his horn and smile a bit. "So?"

"I'll try." Striker grumble. He'll try not to overdo it. Only because he doesn't want his ears hurt like that! Nothing else.

Susie eyes soften seeing the look in her boy eyes as they began to think. "Alright now that's taken care of that. You can relax. Will all go to town later for some treats? Maria and I will be outside if you need us."

"Alright Ma." Striker watches the pair leave and let out a sigh. This was indeed going to be new and different. He sighs and pulls out a butter knife that was a bit sharper. Goes to grab one of the block of woods and began to just trim around to past the time. While he thinks.

Maria and Susie outside on the porch sitting on the steps. The pair drinking a glass of whiskey coke.

"Do you have to work tonight?"

"No, I'm good for the next two days. Plus, would skipped." Took a sip of her drink. "But will have to go in the morning to sell some jewelry."

"Need help?"

"Unless you're buying. I might give you a discount." Susie teased at her friend eye roll.

"I better." Then look back at her. "Are you-"

"Everything fine Marie. There enough money plus the amount I hide here and there. I got enough money bags walking around when they eye me."

"Speaking of money bags. I thought you weren't going to tell Striker about your old man past about nobles."

"I didn't. That boy too smart. Plus, the last two month didn't make it better when some nobles rode in to town. Striker saw firsthand how their behavior was like. Not the best impression mind you." Susie rubs her face. "I don't blame the boy since it is tough for all of us. If anyone in my family was still around my old man would of immediate open the doors up if he learn Striker began to have a distaste for them."

Maria could see it actually happen if her old man did that but would been watching her closer. Took control raising her kid. "Your old man was strictest bastered ever."

Maria still remember back in their youth. Susie and her folks use to live where Maria lives at. Susie father wasn't someone you messed with even for an Imp down here. One of the owners of the bigger farms back in her home town. High disgust for nobles but also hell born demons that weren't Imp. Racist piece of crap. Susie mother death didn't make it much better since she was killed by one of the nobles in an 'accidental' hunt when they would come down here to do that in past. Change a lot since back then you were able to deal with him. Didn't approved of any of his daughters bedmates or like she wasted time making jewelry. Susie got older and fought back a lot. Sneak out just to stay at Maria home and her folks didn't mind back then. Then Susie got a job as a saloon girl in secret to get extra money. Then one thing lead to another meeting Striker father.

Who was a piece of crap too. The Hell born rattlesnake was a nasty fella.

Maria was livid when she learn Susie father disowned Susie for the child she was carrying that was a mix breed. Never spoke to her again and Susie stayed at the Saloon or with Maria back and forth a lot. Then Striker father came back and was no better when she told him. He denied it. Called her many words she wouldn't repeat. Let's just say the snake not around anymore.

Then luck to learn the news her father died, killed by a bull stampede, when she six months along the way. Now Susie father was smart but forgot to change the will so she got everything. Sold the old house. Sold a few things that mean nothing to her. The farm was already being own by someone else but wasn't going to deal with it. Plus, it was best as it got destroyed when a huge hell tornado came through. So, extra land to build on. She defiantly made sure she got her, mother, horse Whisper back before those idiots could sell her. Move out to this part of Wrath and seem to do well. The pair couldn't hang out as much both being busy and life. But Maria would do her best to come and visit. Or vice versa.

"Don't I know it and lived it." Susie waved her hand. "Let not talk about that lousy jerk."

"Agreed."

The two talked for a while till they thought it was time go into town with the boys.

They drove into town with Maria truck and bought the boys some treats at the parlor.

Got a lot of looks and whispers that was normal for Striker. Moxxie usually would have got some too but he had his scarf high up to not see them. So, they were in the parlor and buying some treats. Moxxie got a chocolate Popsicle. Not even close to eating it and some punk teen imp literally took his chocolate.

"Ha! Got to be fast in this place or your stuff will be taken!" He laughed and ready to run out with the stolen treat. Then let out a piercing scream as his tail got bit really hard.

Striker, Susie and anyone inside gapped and watch as Moxxie was biting the other imp. Then jump out and bit their wrist hard as they grabbed their Popsicle back with his tail. Let go and hiss at the crying and cursing out imp.

"You sure he an imp?" Susie asked while her son just watch. Even cheered for Moxxie to bite harder.

"Oh he is. He just really like chocolate." Maria taking a bite of her snack as she walks over. Pick up her boy with her tail as he held his treat possessively. "Come along you chocolate maniac."

"Hey you bitch you brat-"The punk got smack in the face with Susie tail and fell on the ground.

"That bitches to you. Come along Striker."

"Coming Ma." Follows and then turn back quickly to kick the fallen imp in the stomach. Then goes back to catch up to them.

"Well that was entertaining." Susie snickered and watch Moxxie eat his treat happily

Striker glance at Moxxie as he enjoys his treat. The little imp keep surprising him. He guess the little dude will be alright for a small imp. Takes guts to do that. "Um he eating the stick."

"Moxxie no! We went over this!"

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Done!

A bit short but oh well that happen in a few chapters.

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