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“Hi,I'm back and I’m better than ever, It took what seemed like ages to kick that flu bug.Now since you have been so patient I have an extra special treat for you.Now this story takes place back when Angel’s soul was still bound to Valentino and Lillian and Angel were secretly dating.Now Angel is pacing back and forth because of a note and two empty vials of potion.”

Lillian’s note

Dear Angel

I feel kind of bad for what went down at that club.After seeing Valentino hit you knock you down on the club floor I couldn’t just stand by and watch as he hurt you taking pleasure in your pain while he flashed that crooked smile of his. I don’t know what came over me. I was just so full of rage seeing you hurt bleeding on the club floor. I was so furious that I tried so hard f*cking contains it to keep it in mind. Not to give into my anger I knew that giving into my rage. Would only make it worse for you. You told me this but seeing you hurt and helpless was the last straw. Something in me snapped and I went full demon on him.

I know after that happened he would be super hard on you and in a sour mood. I wanted to make it up to you so take it easy today no need to come into the studio because you’re already there thanks to my polyjuice and a more than bit of love potion I took your place.

Love Lillian

“Now back to Angel he is super worried about Lillian because what she did was super sweet but very foolish.Then all of a sudden a portal opens and a second Angel Dust comes out of it then the as potion wears off it slowly reveals Lillian whole body covered in various bruises and scrapes but the truly horrible thing was her tails seemed to take the worst of it because some of her tails were bent and clearly broken”

“That wasn’t even worst of it Lillian once blue eyes were now pink and clouded because of the love potions effects and her chin was dripping with dark crimson pink liquid.Seeing this Angel eyes widen in horror I mean he’s used to this but seeing it on someone else was a whole different story.Then Lillian squeaks out.”

“Angel is that yo-thump”

“Then will that Lillian passed out it must have taken all her energy to portal back here to the safety of the hotel.All Angel knew was Lillian need to get a hospital now normally he could help her here but her tails were broken and she need propper help something her herbs and potions couldn’t give her.Angel took a big risk taking her to the hospital because if the origins of how Lillian got her injuries got out she and Angel would be in huge trouble but Angel knew he would have to risk it. ”

“Lillian! Okay Angel get yourself together she needs help and now”

“Angel puts the potion vials into his pockets.Just then a portal with a pink hue and Angel walks through and find himself in the hospital lobby and carrying Lillian in his arms”

“Look, my girlfriend needs help NOW!”

“The receptionist,seeing how badly Lillian looked and how panicked Angel was,hit a button to call for backup and they rushed Lillian to give her the proper treatment and Angel tried to rush to her but was stopped by the receptionist she tries to calm him down”

“Why can’t I go and see her I know wrong with her I can help”

“Look I get your worried but believe it or not Angel Dust sir this isn’t the first time we had people in for being drugged from love potion and it seems the person certainly had their “fun” with her”

“That last part the receptionist said with disgust”

“Also we can’t let you visit her just yet she needs to be treated and rest”

“How do you know who I am and really I thought love potions didn’t affect hellborn”

“Well you have quite the reputation and normally no but if taken in a high enough dosage it can affect even hellborn”

“Thanks I’ll just wait over here”

“Angel said that his voice grim and hopeless he really hoped that he got Lillian here before it was too late.Now while Angel waits anxiously waits for the doctor to inform Angel about Lillian’s progress let’s what the what the doctors are up to”

“Okay so what are we dealing with here”

“The doctor says this with annoyance and checks her chart”

“Love potion victim and I wish they would do away with those nasty things already.They are a menace and make people weak and limp easier to control and people take advantage of that and then they end up beaten,bruised and broken with no memory of the events prior”

“So standard protocol while she out bandage her up and don’t give her any meds until she pukes up the potion so she doesn't overdose.Also what room should we put her in”

“Yes and the only good thing about these potions and I say this with a grain of salt but while they are like this it makes it easier to patch them up but when she wakes up she will be in a lot of pain so be ready.Also put her in with prince Stolas. It will do him so good to have some company because he hasn’t had any visitors since being admitted here and he could use a friend or at least someone to talk to”

“Yes doctor”

“The nurse noticed something on Lillian chin and coating her lips that caught her attention a dark pink crimson liquid dripping from them that seemed different from the milky pink of the love potion”

“Doctor you see that liquid on her lips and chin.I think we should do some labs on it”

“I see it but it’s just love potion why bother”

“That was my first thought too but if you take a closer look there’s a difference in color as we know love potion is a milky pink but this is a dark crimson”

“The doctor takes a closer look and his nurse is right there's difference they swab the substance from her lips and a labs team takes it away to run some tests.Then they start fixing up our sweet kitten”

“Okay let's get start to patch you up starting with those tails whoever did this to you did quite a number on them what happened to you”

“They carefully put Lillian’s tails in casts. They had to tackle those first because they seemed to be in the roughest of shape and then they cleaned and bandaged up her scapes.Then bring her into the room where Stolas is too busy looking at his phone to notice her and the doctors.Then once Lillian is all hooked up and settled they leave the room and they talk as they go”

“So you think she’ll wake up anytime soon”

“Mostly likely yes but it all depends on how much love potion was given to her after all the stuff is highly concentrated but most likely she’ll wake up tomorrow feeling the withdraw and her body will force it out of her system by puking it up”

“As for visitors yes,no where do we stand on that”

“We don’t know if she has any family but Angel Dust her boyfriend I didn’t know they were a couple I mean I heard stories he had a mystery person in his life but it was just rumors until now”

“Wait Angel Dust the famous actor is here I’m such a fan of his work I thought sinners couldn’t leave the pride ring”

“That was never proven I mean they never tired to leave so I guess they can.Also as for visitors as long as he’s quiet and lets her rest I say we can let him see her”

“That’s good to hear let’s tell him then”

“They quicken their pace and walk through the double doors to find Angel is the only one there and is fast asleep and they try to nudge him awake but then he starts mumbling in his sleep and goes into a defensive position the same he uses to block the blunt of Val’s rage and then starts shaking out of fear.It looks like Angel having a nightmare”

“No make it stop Val I can do better I promise”

“This for this we’ll be phasing in and out of the lobby and Angel dream”

“I know you can Angel baby because don’t forgot I own you and will you will do as I ask of you”

“Angel’s in pink chains under Val’s control as Val unfurled Angel’s soul contract.Angel gaze avoiding Val’s and not a day goes when Angel wishes he hadn’t singed that cursed thing”

“Yes,Val”

“That’s a good boy”

“To ensure that Angel learned his lesson is about to teach him a lesson in obedience just as Val hand is about to make contact with Angel’s face the doctors finally get Angel awake his body drenched in sweat”

“Oh just a bad dream okay he can’t hurt you here”

“Just then he sees the doctors and they heard everything”

“Hi Mr.Dust Lillian is now ready for visitors and we have some questions about Lillian and you as well”

“Me what about I’m fine and call me Angel”

“That may be the case but you were talking in your sleep and you were pretty terrified just now.Look we’ll take you to see Lillian first I know you’re worried about her”

“Also ask you some questions about her try to answer to the best of your ability then we move on to you because we just want to look you over and make sure your okay”

“It was just a bad dream it’s nothing but fine I’ll indulge you if it means I can see Lillian”

“They make there way to Lillian room talking as they go”

“So is Lillian going to be okay I tried to get her here as fast as I could”

“Angel said in a nervous voice while playing with Lillian’s Asmodean crystal.He took off her neck because he wanted a little piece of her because he knew Val left her in rough shape and that she would be for a while.The doctor reassuringly says”

“It’ll be a long recovery for her but she’ll be fine thanks to your valiant efforts and that Asmodean crystal your fussing with how you get that anyway”

“That’s good to hear and it’s not mine I’m just holding on to it for Lillian”

“You caused quite a scene in the waiting room when you stepped out of that portal.I thought those crystals could only open portals to human realm”

“Normally yes but this one's special she enchanted it to travel all the rings of hell but it can still take you to earth”

“Just as the nurse was about to answer the labs team comes back with the results about what the liquid on Lillian lips could be and her x-rays and gives them to the doctor before heading off to their next task”

“Talk about good timing let’s go over these shall we”

“The doctor looks at the labs first and they yielded very interesting results to what the liquid was”

“Hmmm that's interesting”

“What’s interesting what are you looking at”

“We just had some labs done Lillian had some red liquid on her lips and according to this it’s saliva but that’s where it gets interesting it seems that this saliva is like a drug.”

“If it makes contact with skin it can cause lightheadedness,passing out and you won’t remember what happened to you.It’s like the love potion only unfiltered,raw and even more powerful.”

“Angel eyes widen in horror because he knew all too well what Val’s saliva could do to a person because he had to deal with it on a daily basis.It made his worry for Lillian intensify because Lillian was under the love potion effects as well as his saliva it’s a miracle she even made it out of there worse for way sure because she undergone some serious drugs he just hoped she would wake up.Now the doctor takes a look at the x-rays and Angel trying to play it cool but the nurse takes notice of Angel and see’s he knows more than he’s letting on”

“Oh that’s quite interesting now what are you looking at now”

“These are Lillian x-rays and from the looks of things she broke her tails by slamming hard into something and the impact caused her to break her some of her tails in multiple places but we got them all set in casts”

“Angel knows perfectly well what caused that to happen and flashbacks of Valentino and Angel’s time in the studio come flooding in but Angel knew he had to stay strong because Lillian would need him now more than ever”

The memory

“Val with a menacing grin on his face says”

Lights,Camera,Action”

“As Val says this he blows his a puff of cigar smoke in Angel face then it slowly starts to engulf itself around Angel’s body until there’s so much smoke that Angel body is engulfed in it and a all too familiar feeling came over him the drug was taking effect and Angel tries to to fight it off but there simply too much smoke and Angel soon passes out and Angel is at Val’s “mercy”,free to do whatever he pleased to Angel”

“These are just flashbacks they can’t hurt you he’s not here right now.I guess Val wanted to “talk” to me or in this case Lillian he did the usual thing whenever he’s displeased with my performance but from what Lillian told me her tails have the thinnest bones it must have something fierce hurt even if she hadn’t felt it yet and knowing Val he probably made her go on anyway hell maybe even made a bit out of it”

“Then Angel began to picture the worst Lillian body drugged heavily l in his dressing room being shoved against the walls of his dressing room like a her body limp like a lifeless doll could hear he each one of those one of her bones in her tails with a horrifying crunch each one louder than the last.”

Crunch,Snap,Crunch

“Deep breaths Lillian just wanted to give you a break she knew how bad he’s but she went anyway that just shows you that she cares for you and how she would do anything for her even take the blunt Valentino’s rage.She’s safe now that’s all that matters”

“Just then the nurse snaps Angel out of his thoughts and noticed that doctor is not with them”

“Hey Angel you seemed lost in thought I tried to ask you a question but you seemed unresponsive to it”

“Sorry about that so what is your question and where’s the doctor”

“Oh him he has other things to attend to so he left me in charge and I was wondering any idea who drugged her and how much of a dose she was given”

“Angel hands the empty potion bottle to the nurse and uncorks it and even though the bottle was empty the fumes remained and that causes Angel to get that lightheaded feeling and his eyes get all milky and on the verge of passing out.Seeing this the nurse corks the potion immediately and then Angel returns to normal well mostly he has a slight headache from the fumes,Angel rubbing his head says”

“Ugh my head”

“Angel I’m sorry so are you okay”

“I’m fine just this headache but it’ll pass”

“Under his breath Angel says”

“That’s nothing compared to what I have put up with”

“If you sure then I guess we can keep going”

“The nurse takes a closer look at the potion bottle and how it’s all gone shocked by this and says”

“You’re saying that someone gave her all of it this stuff is super concentrated ”

“Yeah I guess they really wanted to make sure it took effect”

“Angel avoided the nurses gaze because he was withholding the truth from her because he knew that Lillian voluntarily drunk the potion for him but that would mean explaining his whole situation and Lillian was the only one who knew and even then she knew something was up and she only one who saw the heartbreak look in his eyes and saw him as more than a noxious flirt it was then he decided to tell her about his whole deal and it felt kind of good to tell finally tell someone and the fact it was really nice to have some tend to his scrapes and bruises after Val was though with him with the aid of her herbs and potions.Then they finally arrive at Lillian’s shared room”

“Hey Angel it looks like we here want to make your way inside just so you Lillian as you know was in pretty bad shape so I just don’t want to scare you when you see her is all”

“Thanks I’m ready lets go”

“They head inside and Angel takes notice of the flowers around room but the nurse ignores them and continues onward”

“Hey if you don’t mind me asking what’s with all the flowers and who are they for anyway”

“The nurse says this will annoyance”

“Oh those flowers so sorry about those they’re everywhere and their all for him”

“The nurse points to Stolas all covered in bandages the aftermath of Strikers attack still fresh and still staring at his phone and continues speaking”

“Yeah that’s prince Stolas and good luck trying to get a conversation out of him.You think all these flowers are from people who send their condolences and hope for him to make a quick recovery he would be grateful but no all he ever does is mope and stare at his phone until the battery dies and then goes to sleep and then the process repeats itself again the next day”

“Honestly what could be so important on their that it takes up all his attention.We put Lillian in with him figured he could use a friend or someone to talk to and snap him out of this state because people send flowers but he’s received no visitors”

“What happened to him anyway if you mind me asking”

“Someone hired this Striker person to try and kill him almost succeed too but the hit was called off for some unbeknownst reason.Then this Imp couple dropped him off before leaving and when he first got here it was chaos every reporter in hell was swarming the place it took forever to drive them off”

“You see the thing was with Lillian working for I.M.P knew Angel knew all about the whole Blizo,Stolas drama because Lillian told him all about that so he knows quite a bit but he had to play it cool.So he knew this Imp couple must have been Moxxie and Millie.Lillian tells Angel all about how she loves working for I.M.P and she tell him about all the wacky hijinks they get up too.The way Lillian speaks so highly of them Angel might see if they needed any extra firepower after all Angel was really good with a gun and could for sure handle himself in a fight.”

“They finally made their way to Lillian’s cot it’s blocked by a curtain to keep out prying eyes they make their way inside to find Lillian still not awake and her breathing slow and inconstant and seeing her all bandaged up he wanted to protect her and make sure Val never laid his hands on her ever again”

“She’s breathing even if it’s off that good right”

“Angel voice full of concern for Lillian because he was worried that she might OD and he couldn’t bare the thought if that happened to her”

“It’ll take time but she’ll be fine and if she managed to survive that beating she took she’s a fighter and you know it”

“That’s good to hear would you mind if got a cot or something I don’t want to leave her and it’s been a long night-yawn”

“Sure thing Angel I will get that right away and I’ll leave you two alone so you can talk”

“Just as the nurse is about to leave Angel stops her”

“Wait did you give her anything like for pain”

“Look this might be hard to hear and seem cruel but for love potion victims we can’t give them pain meds until they puke up the love potion or they might overdose”

“Angel’s eyes well with tears”

“When she wakes up she’ll be in so much pain”

“Look I get it comes off as cruel but it works and when the potion wears it’s hard to miss and we are always quick to administer their meds”

“Angel dries his tears”

“Sniffle,You promise”

“I promise now I should leave you two alone you I bet you have a lot you want to say she might not respond but she can still hear you so talk and she’ll listen”

“The nurse leaves for real this time to go and get Angel some supplies so he can spend the night here leaving Angel alone with Lillian and he holds her paw and pulls up a chair Angel wanted to close to her and he starts talking to Lillian hoping she can hear him”

“Lillian what were you thinking posing as me and taking my place at the studio. It was super sweet of you but was also super dangerous. It's a miracle you made it out in one piece. The fact that you didn’t get caught is a miracle in itself because who knows what Val would have done to me or even you if you were caught”

“I can’t be too mad at you though even after treating and seeing my scars. Seeing what he does to me and hearing how he treats me. You still went despite knowing the dangers you were getting into.”

“You know that big heart of yours is something else you know that even if it can get you into lots of trouble. Sometimes I think you are too good for me when you do stuff like this. After all,not a lot of people take a beating for me like you did. Next time maybe something a lot less drastic if you want to make it to me.”

“However that night at the club it was nice to have you stick up for me and you were a total badass bitch. When you went full demon on Val and partrily lunged at him. I was rather random. Why did you do that? I mean if you knew if you helped me it would make matters worse for me. It was still super sweet of you.”

“Then proceeded to sink your claws into his wings and ripped them right off his body.” You did this all for me because when you saw me helpless on that club floor you didn’t even hesitate to rush to my defense.”

“You must be extra tired given how hard Val must’ve worked you hard. You’ve been feeling extra tired these past few weeks. It must have been extra busy at I.M.P these past four weeks. Maybe once we both get out of her I can help you out if he’s hiring. I need a job after all. I’m not going back to Val at least not yet.”

I’m shocked you made it back in one piece and you're not drinking liquor. It's weird but hey maybe you weren’t feeling it. Your appetite got bigger as well but then again Lucifer’s pancakes are the best fluffy, milky and sweet. I don't blame you for wanting lots of them.”

“It’s probably nothing or just the bandages making you look bigger. I hope you don’t mind me saying this. Have you gained weight, kitten? Not that it’s a bad thing. I’ll love you no matter what you look like goodness knows you patch me up more times than I can count. Seeing me all broken, battered and bruised and you're still around. I’m so happy that you’re going to be okay.”

“I did pressure you into going out even though you wanted to stay in. I wouldn’t have minded, maybe we could’ve stayed and cuddled, watched a movie and gotten all cozy. Then you would be in this comatose state right now. I really hope you can hear this. I love you so much as hellfire burns bright and ever burning.Also you how we talk about freeing my soul from his control well I want that to happen more than ever now.”

“I won’t be going back to him anytime soon but once you feel back to your old self. I will strike a deal for my freedom so I can finally be free of him once and for all. It will be a great three on three battle. This way Vox and Velvette can’t get the jump on us.”

“I just need to think of the terms after all I’m his main money maker. He won’t just let me go easily. Unless I have something good to offer him in exchange for him to even consider this”

“As Angel says this last part tears trickle down Angel’s face and onto Lillian’s fur but his voice full of determination”

“Sniffle-Sniffle-Sniffle,Look at me getting all emotional I really should stop this crying I’m getting all your bandages wet if this keep up the doctors will have to replace them-zzzzz”

“Just then the long stressed filled night finally caught to Angel and he falls asleep head resting on Lillian lap just then the nurse walks in blankets in hand having heard everything and seeing Angel fast asleep puts a blanket over him and he starts talking in Angel starts talking sleep again and becomes very protective of Lillian”

“I won’t let you hurt her not again Val”

“I guess Angel soul is no longer his own and I guess Val owns it and this is just a guess but I don’t think he treats Angel all that well. I mean I am not too familiar with the soul dealing thing but he seemed extra determined to be free of him”

“Also what he said once we woke him up it’s nagging at me especially this part “he can’t hurt you here” I guess Val does some pretty twisted stuff to him but unless we look Angel over we won’t know the extent of it.Also during the reading of the labs his eyes widened in horror but at the same time he knew what that liquid was but was scared to tell us”

“Now whatever this is about it’s clearly a touchy subject and hard to talk about so unless he wants to tell me I don’t want to push it but this Val character might be the main cause of Angel’s fear”

“Just then Angel phone goes off and it’s a text message from Val”

“Oh f*ck no! I may not know much about you but I know you’re toxic. Angel is clearly terrified of you that I know for sure.So I’m going to make sure you can’t come in contact with him anymore"

“Seeing this the nurse grabs the phone opens the window and drops the phone out the second story window and watches it shatter into a million pieces”

“Not my proudest moment but that Val is clearly no good because he scares Angel and even though I just met Angel he is simply the sweetest thing and he has the biggest heart and cares for Lillian deeply. I going to make sure that he can’t find Angel by any means necessary”

“Angel’s starts talking in his sleep again”

“Can’t go back not safe big risk Lillian here”

“Let’s see what he’s trying to say.Can’t go back it must mean he can’t go back to pride ring because that’s where Val might be so it's not safe for them to go back just yet”

“As for big risk and Lillian it must have something to do the origin of how she got her injuries I think this Val did it but I can’t say for sure unless I have a better understanding of him because I don’t know how he treats his workers but he did this I guess he doesn’t treat them well at all”

“I think Angel took a big risk in bringing her but why does that mean?People come in here to seek treatment all the time.One thing still confuses me Lillian works for I.M.P I know this because I've seen the TV ads. What was she doing at Angel’s place of work and how did she not get escorted off the premises they are very strict about security”

“Then a an empty vial of polyjuice potion tumbles out from Angel’s pocket and a crumpled up note are now at the nurse’s feet unable to resist the temptation she picks up the potion vial and the note.She finds Lillian left quite the description of this potion and read that first”

Name:Polyjuice potion

Lillian notes/description:This may have just been my toughest challenge yet I mean with just a bit of Angel’s fur I can look like him but that won’t be enough if I want to take his place in the studio.I will have figure out a way for him able to use these chains on me that bound Angel’s soul to him because being hellborn I don’t have a taggable soul as I drunk the potion I gave myself a soul and I felt this soul crushing weight on me does my Angel feel like this all the time.Now that is done I believe I found a way a for his smoke and spit to work on me because it usually doesn't work on hellborn but I believe if I drink enough love potion it might just work on me well here goes nothing.

“The nurse taken aback by this her eyes widening the more she read on and looking at the now empty love potion vial she couldn’t believe that Lillian would willing to do that to herself question is why would she do that love potions are not something you should trifle with hopefully the note would provide some answers but she takes time to talk this over before reading it.

“Holy shit! I can’t believe this to herself she must really care for Angel if she was willing to drug herself now what does that note say it might explain some things.It also explains how she got inside the studio because everyone there thought she was Angel”

“The nurse uncrumpled the note and began to read it as as she reads on she’s is full anger and her eyes turn to slits because it was now crystal clear who the did this to Lillian it was Valentino and it may not be as obvious on Angel but he must have his fair share of scars too.”

Lillian’s note

Dear Angel

I feel kind of bad for what went down at that club.After seeing Valentino hit you knock you down on the club floor I couldn’t just stand by and watch as he hurt you taking pleasure in your pain while he flashed that crooked smile of his. I don’t know what came over me. I was just so full of rage seeing you hurt bleeding on the club floor. I was so furious that I tried so hard f*cking contains my rage please keep that in mind. Not to give into my anger I knew that giving into my rage. Would only make it worse for you. You told me this but seeing you hurt and helpless was the last straw. Something in me snapped and I went full demon on him.

I know after that happened he would be super hard on you and in a sour mood. I wanted to make it up to you so take it easy today no need to come into the studio because you’re already there thanks to my polyjuice and a more than bit of love potion I took your place.

Love Lillian

“After taking a moment to calm down and regain her composure she began to realize that Angel situation is more complicated than he lets on and she realized that if Val found out who knows what would become of the happy couple and if I had to take a guess he doesn’t know they’re couple because of Angel’s line of work he can’t have a girlfriend because if he’s taken then he becomes less desirable so he must remain single and I can’t even imagine what would happen to them if Val found out about them”

“Okay I'm going to do everything in my power to ensure that the origins of her injuries and the person who did this to her are kept quiet for now at least until Angel’s ready to talk.Also hopefully since Angel will be over often I can get him to open up and talk about his situation even though I know about it he should be the one to tell me so I’ll act like I know nothing”

“I’ll offer to let him stay with me because from what I heard it might not be safe for him to go home for a while and he wouldn’t want to be too far from Lillian anyways”

“A voice comes from just outside the door”

“Hey you almost done in there you have another patient that needs your attention”

“Yes I’ll be right there”

“The nurse leaves the room fast forward a few hours later let's say around one A.M and Lillian is finally awake her eyes back to their beautiful blue and is starting to feel the withdrawal of the potion and her head fuzzy and the room is dimly lit so she unaware of when she might be”

“Where am I and why does everything hurt so-Bleugh”

“Before Lillian could finish that sentence her body started to expel all the toxins of the drugs from her body,resulting in Lillian becoming sick to stomach.”

“Ung why is it pi-Bleugh-bleugh-bleugh”

“With Lillian making all this noise it wakes Stolas up and he’s not to happy about being woken up at this ungodly hour”

“Okay who’s that bitch making all that noise? I thought this was a private room. I mean it’s one in the goddamn one for pete’s sake any sane person is still asleep at hour.”

“Just then Lillian starts having a coughing fit and starts coughing up Val’s spit and is too busy coughing to respond to him but she sure as hell heard him and Lillian once she stopped coughing and puking her guts out she would give her a piece of her mind.Even though she really wanted Stolas and Blizo to get their shit together and talk things out and realize that they are soulmates and are literally made for each other.She was in excruciating pain and feeling just down right shitty in general and really wasn’t in the mood to Stolas listen to bitch”

“Cough-cough-cough why is my spit pink-cough-bleugh-cough”

“I feel like hell and where in the blazing hell’s am I and why does everything hurt so mu-bleugh”

“After the initial shock of being woken up wore off Stolas starts to recognize that voice and it’s Lillian.Then realizes he really screwed up I mean he just called one the employes of the guy he in love with a bitch because Blizo treats his employees like family.So he tries to smooth things over so she does badmouth him to Blizo and awkwardly says”

“Hey Lillian so what brings you here”

“Grrr-Bleugh”

“Lillian could only muster a low growl before getting hit by another wave of nausea what she wanted to say was”

“Why I’m so sorry if this bitch woke you up, excuse me if my puking rosed you from precious slumber your majesty”

“Lillian I so wish you could have said that it was prue gold also Angel must be a deep sleeper if he hasn’t been woken by this yet”

“I guess I you heard what said earlier so sorry about that I guess I kind of deserved that”

“Cough-cough you think”

“Hey you sound awful do you need a nurse”

“Hiss,what nurse where I am-zzzzz”

“Then with that Lillian passed out finally having all the drugs out of her system took a lot out of her.When she wakes up she will be in a shit ton of pain and when that happens it will be quite a wake up call that’s for sure.Now let's get back to the story it’s now morning and Lillian is now awake and let’s a blood curdling meow because was just now starting to feel the pain of her injuries and a sharp jolt of pain was sent straight down her spine”

“Meow! Oh gods this hurts”

“At the sound of this shriek it causes that whole hospital to wake up including Angel and Stolas who just fell back asleep seeing Lillian up Angel was thrilled Lillian was awake but she was in pain so he hit the button to call for the nurse”

“Meow!-Meow!-Meow!”

“Try to hold on the pain must be a lot but the nurse is on her way”

“Meow!-why does everyone keep talking about a nurse-Meow! Where am I-Meow!”

“You have questions I get that but first you have let the nurse see you”

“Just then the nurse comes in with the painkillers”

“Hi it’s you again that was fast I just called for you”

“Well she hard to miss I mean the whole hospital heard her and It’s nice to see you too Angel I’ve been assigned here so you’ll be seeing me a lot”

“Meow!-Meow!-Meow!”

“Now let's get these administered now since she puked up the love potion come on”

“The nurse makes her way over with the meds for Lillian”

“Meow!-Meow!-Meow!”

“Hey glad to see your awake Lillian,is it I have something to help ease your pain.I get you must have so many questions but I just want to help you.”

“Lillian having been though metaphorical hell and back wasn’t sure what to of this person but she seemed genuine so Lillian decided to trust her”

“So where does it hurt the most and I’ll inject the numbing agent there first”

“MY TAILS! It feels like fire burning down my spine”

“The nurse injects the needle in the swell of spine and the it takes effect immediately and Lillian lets out a happy purr because the pain is finally gone”

“Purr,purr,purr”

“Glad you feel better figured that might be the main cause of your pain your tails when you were brought in were pretty banged up and broken but we got all fixed up”

“You will have to stay with us so we monitor your recovery.Also what I injected you with will make you super sleepy that should be kicking in any moment now”

“I just woke up I don’t want to-Zzz”

“Then with that that drug took effect and Lillian was out cold”

“She might be out a while and she was my last patient.You want come to my place and clean up you have a little something all over you”

“The nurse takes notice of how Angel was covered in a milky pink and dark pink crust.Angel takes a look in the nearest mirror and sees his fur was covered in gunk and not looking too well in general he did spend most of his night here.Angel didn’t trust the nurse though he knew all to what it meant if someone wanted to bring him home.”

“Thanks but I find someplace here to wash up and I want to be here when she wakes up”

“Look I get you don’t trust me but I’m just trying to be nice and I don’t want to bring you home for the reason I know your thinking about”

“You don’t”

“Oh course and I’m wiped the last thing I want to do is have a one night stand and I only like girls so relax I not going to try anything also if you want I live close by and have a spare room you if you wanted to stay for a while I figured you might not want to far from Lillian”

“Thanks I’ll take you up on that offer things need to cool down before we can head back home”

“My pleasure also I live alone so I really don't mind in fact I love having people over.I do hope things cool down where you live I bet Lillian would like some things to remind her of home.She’s going to be here a while it would help her feel less homesick”

“I do plan on going back I think I can manage get some things I also left some precious cargo behind and I tend to go back and get it”

“Well you are brave now let's get going”

“Then with that they start to heading out to her car and drive off to her place.Now let’s end our story right there I know you want more and I plan on giving it to you but yawn it been a long day full of stress and so much drama and I am wiped so I going to bed because I have been up all night.Stay tuned for A Web of Love:Matchmaker and hopefully your questions will be answered until then good day”

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“Ungh! What do you want? You woke me up. Oh, it’s just you sorry that you surprised me, as I’m sure you know I had a long night. Well, since I’m up, why not see what Angel and the nurse are in and just arrive at her place the nurse unlocks the door and heads inside.”

“Nice place you have here so what’s your name sorry I should’ve asked this sooner”

“Name’s Eloise but you call me Ellie and you must be hungry I’m starved and I think it would be nice to sit and chat it will give me a chance to get to know you better”

“Sure but shouldn’t I shower first I’m covered in who knows what”

“It’s fine this place isn’t fancy I don’t mind a little mess now come on sit down and relax”

“Ellie pops some leftover pasta into the microwave turns it on and sits down on the couch and Angel joins her”

“Hi, I hope you don’t mind pasta. I am not in the mood to cook.”

“It’s fine what is this stuff anyway if you don’t mind me asking what is this stuff in my fur anyway? If you don’t mind me asking I bet the last thing you want to talk about is work”

“Angel starts picking at the stuff in his fur”

“Hey it’s fine and it’s dried spit and barf Lillian must have thrown up sometime in the middle of the night feeling the withdrawal. So why go by Angel I get it’s shorter but when you're with Lillian it seems to hit differently”

“Gross!, Well you sure ask the hard-hitting questions, don’t you? Well it’s because Lillian thinks of me as her angel”

“That’s sweet she thinks of you as a guardian angel even if it’s a bit ironic”

“Yeah I know the only angel in hell who hasn’t fallen I know”

“Then with that the microwave beeps”

Beep

“Sounds like food ready let’s eat”

“Then Ellie gets up puts the pasta into bowls sits back down and gives one to Angel”

“Here eat you must be hungry so eat.”

“Thanks”

“So how do you know so much about the other rings anyway”

“Well, when your girlfriend is hellborn wanted me to know all about the other rings. Also when I told sinners they couldn't leave the pride ring she said if we ever tried to leave”

“Then I take it you never tried to leave”

“Pretty much before last night but she needed help and when the portal opened up I saw the pink hue.”
“I knew it would take me to sloth because pink is your ring's color and it’s where demons go to seek medical attention.”

“You know what you're talking about, don’t you? ”Yawn well I’m going to bed. The guest room just down the hall bathroom is the last door to the right”

“Thanks and don’t worry about the dishes I’ll take care of them”

“Thanks”

“Ellie makes her way to bed and once Angel finishes the dishes. He heads to the guest room after taking a shower”

“Yawn, why am I so tired? I just got up not long ago and it felt nice to get all that gunk off even though Lillian didn’t mean to use me as her barf bag.”

“ Where’s my phone? If I want to lay low, maybe it's good I can’t find it. That way Val can’t contact me so that’s good. Yawn once feel up to it I better get our things from the hotel and hope I don’t get caught-Zzz”

“Angel is fast asleep now. See what Lillian and Stolas are up to because Lillian has just woken up.”

“Where am I? This isn’t the hotel”

“Hey look who’s finally wake and you're in the hospital”

“Lillian looks around and Stolas is right. She must be in Sloth but how did Lillian get here is what she wanted to know? She knew going to the studio would leave her a little roughed up but not bad enough to land her in the hospital. Lillian hoped Angel would be here but no and Lillian is saddened by this she tries to turn on her side and sleep but is met by a sharp jolt of pain”

“Ow! What was that all about”

“Lillian hears footsteps, her ears perk up hoping it’s Angel. Only to her disappointment. To find that it’s only the doctor with a sponge and fresh bandages. Who gives her a full report on what happened but Lillian doesn’t want to hear it she only wants Angel”

“You’re not Angel so go away”

“Hey, Lillian nice to see you come on let's get you all cleaned up you’re quite a mess after all. From the looks of things your fur is more pink than any other color”

“I said go away I want my Angel”

“Look I get you miss him but I need to clean you up. I won’t hurt you. I get that you've been through a lot. You probably don’t want me touching you after all you were drugged.”

“Then you were used for someone's sick pleasure but you're covered in dried puke and I should at least clean you up and replace your bandages and I’ll be gentle I promise”

“Go ahead”

“The doctor opens her curtain and starts to clean her up. Stolas gets to see the extent of how bad Lillian’s injuries are to see the doctor unwrapping her bandages to reveal all her scrapes and cuts still raw and red”

“Woah someone sure did a number on you I guess they must have a tough opponent I mean see you fight and you're a total powerhouse”

“Oh your majesty I'm shocked to hear you speak you’ve been so quiet since got here”

“Well before you came in I thought I’d try and strike up a conversation with Lillian here after all we are both stuck here”

“The doctor starts to clean Lillian up after he removes all of her bandages. When the doctor starts to clean her fur Lillian winces as the doctor applies rubbing alcohol to her scrapes”

“Hiss!”

“Hey easy but I have to clean these up or they will get infected”

“Fine”

“Once Lillian is all cleaned up the doctor puts fresh bandages on her and the doctor checks Lillian’s chart and x-rays”

“You seem to be making great progress, just the fact that you're awake is great news. You're quite lucky according to your x-rays your brakes are clean they should heal in time. Take these to help with the pain you're going to be stiff for a while”

“The doctor leaves two white pills on her tray and a glass of water”

“Please take these I have other people I have to see but I will be checking up on you soon”

“The doctor leaves the room and Lillian eyes the pills but pulls the blankets over her and tries to sleep but her eyes well with tears because her heart hurt at not seeing Angel so she wanted everything to hurt”

“Drip, drip, I don’t want to be here I want to go home where my Angel is”

“Stolas takes notice of Lillian crying and tries to console her”

“Hey Lillian don’t cry, I might help if you talk about it”

“Drip, drip, I don’t think you get it”

“Try me”

“Sniffle, It’s about Angel. I miss him like crazy but he’s not here. Also, I hate it here. It smells sour and strongly of metal and sickness. It has no comforting scents of home. Sniffle-Sniffle”

“I’m sure this place will feel like home at some point but you try and make the best of it so Angel is he your boyfriend or something”

“I’m not telling you anything about my love life, you're the last person.I should be taking relationship advice from giving your love life a flaming dumpster fire. Where do you and Blizo stand anyway”

“That’s a little harsh, but still I kind of deserved that. As for Blizo, I have been thinking a lot about us after Ozzie’s. I want to be more but he doesn’t feel the same or he’s been too busy because he can’t be bothered to visit me”

“Lillian dries her tears and even thought this might come to bite her but Lillian says”

“Look this I may come to regret this but Blizo does care. The only reason he didn’t show up to rescue you from Striker. Was because he had to take Loona to get her shots”

“Given the fact you have a kid, you know that you put them on the top of your priorities list. When he first heard you could get hurt his eyes went wide in horror”

“Wait!, that's why he didn’t show up. I thought he didn’t care. I guess if I was in his shoes I would’ve done the same thing.”

“Yeah I know but if you care for him like you say you do then give him a choice and end your whole full moon deal”

“It’s wrong and you know it because no one wants to be treated like a toy. Especially someone whose heart has been scoured more than once and your whole deal isn’t helping.”

“Lillian said “No one wants to be treated like a toy”, a bit like she was familiar with it. As we know Angel told her all about Val and his deal with him so Lillian knew.”

“What it’s like even more since she spent a day in his shoes. Stolas seems to catch that she has a personal understanding of this and hopes to find out why.

“I know I have to end it but I don’t know how to start”

“Well, first things first he hates surprises so if you want to tell him something be upfront about it. That way he doesn’t panic and say dumb shit he doesn’t mean.”

“Please throw any ideas of a big romantic moment in the trash because it’s not going to happen. I love romance as much as the next person but you seriously lay off the rom-coms and romance novels.It almost got you killed you’re just lucky your psychotic bitch of a hopefully now ex-wife called off your hit”

“Stolas starts to feel better than he did in a long time and lets out a laugh”

“Ha-ha that is pretty clever and so true it feels pretty good to laugh. I still wish he was here though it would be nice to see him. I was kind of lonely until you came along. I mean I spent hours on my phone hoping he would text me back also, I take offense to that.”

“Lillian said with a playful tease in her mew”

“Yeah, but it’s so true I mean your first thought when you were kidnapped by Striker was that Blizo would be a knight in shining armor and come riding in on a white horse to save you.”

“Fine you right”

“Thank you, Now I believe I have a way to get Blizo here.”

“How do you plan to do that”

“They might be a little worried about me since I didn’t show up at the office today or the day before. They don’t know I’m here so I could call them up and tell them. They are revived and they want to visit me then they come here and talk things out-hiss”

“Lillian tries to reach for her phone but even that causes her to wince in pain Stolas takes notice of this”

“Hey, why do you take those painkillers the doctor gave you? Take it from me the first week is the toughest.”

“You’re going to be quite stiff maybe longer those were some serious scrapes and bruises you have under those bandages”

“They make me sleepy the last thing I want to do is sleep”

“You may not want to but you need to it’s necessary for recovery”

“I’ll take them since you're so insistent about this. Thanks, I still miss Angel like crazy. It was nice to talk to someone I tell you more but Angel means a lot to me more than words can describe”

“Lillian takes the pills and water and is fast asleep and starts talking in her sleep”

“Oh Angel I love you my slutty little spider, purr, purr, purr”

“Wait Angel along with that nickname why is he starting to sound familiar”

“Just then Stolas's doctor walks in and the doctor and fills Stolas in on his progress”

“Well according to your chart, Your Majesty you’re making great strides in your recovery. If you want to explore this place a little we can have some crutches sent over for you”

“Thanks and that sounds nice and please no need to be so formal. Please just call me Stolas. After all no need to give me the royal treatment”

“Okay sure thing Stolas we’ll have those sent over right away”

“Just one thing I’m curious about is what happened to Lillian we were talking about earlier. What happened to her made her seem even worse off than I was. I mean she had these scrapes and bruises they looked pretty bad”

“Hey don’t stress it, just focus on your recovery, it probably looks worse than it is and she’s a fighter if she can survive that beating she took. However, if it makes you feel better I’ll tell you”

“Thanks that would help”

“Well someone drugged her with a love potion the person who did it is still unbeknownst to us but she is here now and that’s what matters”

“Thanks is that all you know”

“Sadly yes her nurse and doctor might know more but she came to us rather suddenly”

“Okay thanks”

“The doctor takes his leave and leaves and Stolas falls asleep”

“I hope Lillian's plan works I want to make things-Zzz”

“Before Stolas can even finish his sentence he falls asleep. After all, Stolas and Lillian need their sleep. Now back at Ellie’s place, Angel is starting to stir from slumber”

“Yawn-hey Lill-”

“Angel was about to say Lillian but remembers she is not here and is saddened by this he was used to having her by his side”

“That’s right she’s not here it’s weird waking up and not having Lillian by my side I like the sound of her gentle purrs as she sleeps”

“Just then Ellie walks in and sees Angel fussing with Lillian’s necklace and sits down next to him”

“You miss her don’t you”

“Yeah, I miss her, something fierce. I like to feel her necklace in my hands. It helps me miss her less. It was weird waking up and her not being there”

“I know what might make you feel better. You could get some of her favorite things back from home. To make the hospital room feel more like home. Then you could surprise her with them when you visit her next. This might also give you a chance to get your things as well. If you think things have cooled down back at home”

“Thanks, I might just do that”

“Just then Ellie leaves the room and Angel is staring at Lillian’s Asmodean crystal around his neck. I mean even for a quick trip going back to the hotel was a huge risk but Angel decided that Lillian was worth the risk”

“Let’s do this just in and don’t let the others see you. Just grab your things and get out”

“Angel opens a portal that has a red hue to it and enters it to find himself in their bedroom and is greeted by Fat Nuggets Angel’s pet pig. So happy to see Angel he lets out a series of oinks”

“Oink!, Oink!, Oink!”

“Hey Nug’s, daddy’s missed you too but you have to keep quiet. I don't want the others to know I’m here.”

“Fat Nuggets lets out a confused pink but as his excitement wears off he notices that Lillian isn’t here and tilts his head in confusion as if to say where’s my mommy”

“Oink?”

“You looking for Lillian aren’t you well I plan to take you to her but I have to get a few things first and we might be gone a while”

“Angel grabs the nearest thing this being a duffle bag and starts packing things into it”

“Sheets, clothes, phone charger, blankets, pillows. Anything else I should grab? Lillian will want things with my scent on them. Smell is super important to her. The hospital most likely has a lot of awful scents so she’ll want things that smell of home”

“Then Angel eyes his robe and grabs that along with a few other basic things and zips up the bag”

“That should be everything unless I’m forgetting something”

“Fat Nuggets lets out a frustrated oink as if to say yeah you’re forgetting me”

“Oink!”

“Nuggy’s I could never forget you now come on let's go we’ve been here too long”

“Angel scopes up Fat nuggets in his arms and heads through the portal”

“I hope Ellie doesn’t mind having pets around I just couldn’t leave you here”

“Oink?”

“Angel and Nugs emerge from the portal into Ellie’s place and find her watching TV Ellie takes notice of Angel and pauses it and walks up to him”

“Hey Angel glad to see you did you get everything you needed and who is this little cutie you have here”

“Ellie takes notice of Fat Nuggets in Angel’s arms. Nugs happy to see a new friend jumps out of his grip and greets Ellie”

“Oink, Oink, Oink!”

“So sorry that he’s normally so well-behaved. I hope you don’t mind that I brought him here I didn’t want to leave him a second time”

“It’s fine, I love animals. How can I be mad at something so cute? So what what’s his name”

“Thanks, his name’s Fat Nuggets, or Nug’s for short and I found everything I needed.”

“Angel’s gazes fall to the TV and see that it’s paused on one of I.M.P ads then Ellie takes notice of this and helps Angel out”

“Hey, I know where you could find their headquarters if you wanted to meet them. I mean she probably told you all about them. They must be her closest friends so if you want to meet them I could help.”

“They probably worried about Lillian as well. You could give them some relief. They may want to check in on her it might be a nice surprise to Lillian see you and her friends”

“You would do that so where are they anyway”

“They are located in the pride ring”

“I see I guess based on what they do that makes sense but I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to be seen in public right now”

“Okay, first of all, the pride ring is huge so it might help if you tell me exactly where you live in it.”

“Pentagram City I don’t see how this is important I’m just shocked. I haven’t seen them around they seem to have a great reputation”

“That clears so much up you won’t find them there. Their headquarters is located in Imp City in a huge building with horns sticking out the sides. You can’t miss it.”

“You never left the city well since you’re here now I’ll show you around. You don’t have to worry about anyone you know seeing you”

“Angel slightly embarrassed says”

“Well my work kind of kept me busy but I finally have some free time on my hands and I plan to use it. I guess if I could go it would be nice to put some names to faces.”

“Angel thinking to himself”

“It should be okay to go after all this Imp City no one should recognize but just in case I should lay low. Since they aren’t anywhere near Val or the studio. I should be okay I can’t let him know where I am until I’m ready to face him on my terms”

“Now back to reality”

“It sounds like fun and worth checking out I’ll just put my things down and then head out”

“Angel heads to his room and sets his things down and Nug walks in”

“Oink”

“Hey, Nugs, do you want to go on a special trip? It might be fun. I want the people I’m seeing to like me so having you might turn the tables.”

“In my favor. After all, you are the cutest thing ever who wouldn’t like you”

“Fat nuggets oinks with excitement at the thought of going on a trip and he would meet these soon-to-be friends.”

“Oink!, Oink! ,Oink!”

“I’ll take that as a yes now come let's get but I can’t have you running off again”

“Angel reaches into his bag and pulls out Nug’s harness and puts it on him Nug lets out a snort of dissatisfaction because he was not happy about this”

“Snort!”

“Hey you may not like the harness but I don’t want you running off again.”

“Angel attaches the leash to the harness and opens the portal and now finds himself just outside the I.M.P building.”

“This looks like the place Ellie’s right it’s hard to miss those horns what do you think Nugs you want to go inside and check it out”

“Nugs lets out a pink of excitement”

“Oink!”

“I guess that’s a yes well here goes nothing”

“Angel walks into the building while he does that and sees that Blizo and Company are losing their shit. They’re trying to contact Lillian but are having no luck.”

“Lillian wasn’t answering their calls or texts and Blizo was especially worried about Lillian. It wasn’t like her to not show up for work without a good reason. When she didn’t show up the day before or today so in a desperate attempt he tried calling her one time”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Hello this is Lillian’s phone Lillian is she isn’t here at the moment please leave a message after the beep”

Beep

“Blizo pacing back and forth with worry in his office after hanging up yet another unsuccessful attempt to contact Lillian”

“Shit!, shit!, shit! Come on Lillian pick up your damn phone where are you’re seriously starting to worry me that something bad might’ve happened to you”

“Blizo exits his office to see if the others have had any luck in trying to contact Lillian”

“Please anyone else has better luck than me in trying to contact Lillian. I’ve had none and I starting to worry that something might have happened to her something bad”

“Sorry sir but I haven’t had any luck”

“Same thing we tried everything calling texting and leaving countless voice messages but nothing she hasn’t responded to any of them”

“I also checked her social media it’s dead no new posts”

“Well let's keep trying, she's bound to answer at some point right?”

“Let’s cut them off right there for now and go to Angel and Fat Nuggets because they will soon meet and so let's see what they are up to because Angel is super nervous and talking to Nug’s to help soothe Angel’s nerves.”

“Nug’s you think her friends will like me? I mean she speaks so highly of them.”

“I just really want to make a good first impression what do you think you Nugs do you think they’ll like me”

“Nug’s confused as to why his dad is so nervous so he decides to speed this process up. After all, he wants to be these friends. So Nugs starts pulling on his leash hard and oinking happily”

“Oink!, Oink!, Oink!”

“Hey Nugs take it easy stop pulling so hard I get you’re excited by easy does it”

“Angel tries to control Fat Nuggets but fails miserably. Then ends up tripping and getting tangled in the leash. Nugs drags him into the I.M.P office. All eyes are on him and Nugs sits quietly in front of Angel like he did nothing wrong”

“Oink”

“Hey name’s Angel can I have some help I’ve seen to get myself in a bit of a predicament thanks to this little cutie”

“They slowly help Angel out of his situation and Millie gets distracted by Fat Nuggets and picks him up and starts cuddling him”

“Thanks for the assist sorry about Nug’s he was excited to meet you guys me too”

“Does this little bundle of joy belong to you he’s so cute it’s hard to believe that something so cute can cause so much trouble you just too cute yes you are my little sugar cube”

“Millie starts to tickle Nugs on the stomach and he oinks happily he likes this friend”

“Oink, Oink, Oink”

“You’re just too just too cute yes you are Nuggies Wubbzy”

“Yes he’s mine and glad you like him his name’s Fat Nuggets or Nugs for short and can I have him back please I have something you might want to hear”

“Can I please hold him for five more minutes”

“So sorry about my wife Millie dear, please give him back his pet. I think Angel here clearly has something important to say.”

“Mille very reluctantly gives Fat nuggets back to Angel and Blizo notices Lillian's necklace around Angel’s neck but says nothing of it and says this”

“Look Angel is it we’re not taking clients at the moment one of our employees is missing and we are putting all our efforts into finding her so we can’t help you”

“Angel takes notice of how Blizo is eyeing Lillian’s necklace”

“You have me mistaken I didn’t come here seeking your services quite the opposite I came to help you I see you eyeing my necklace”

“Yeah that’s Lillan’s necklace how did you get it”

“Yes do you know where she and if so can you take us to her”

“I’m just holding on to this necklace for Lillian after all I’m her boyfriend. As for where she is, she's in sloth. She got into a little trouble and so I had to take her to get treatment”

“Everyone is shocked by this mouths on the floor”

“Oh when did this happen how did you meet”

“Let’s get back on track Lillian is in the hospital when did this happen and you can take us to her”

“It happened last night and that’s why I'm here in fact I was going to visit her today you can join me if you want”

“That makes sense but why hasn’t she been answering any of our calls or texts I mean she’s had us worried”

“Yeah what’s up with that”

“She’s been sleeping mostly. They have her on a shit ton of painkillers and they make her super sleepy. That’s why she hasn’t been able to get back to you. Like I said, I'm going to visit her today. I just have to get a few things first. I hope to see you guys there.”

“She told me all about you guys and I would love to get to know you better. She has a roommate. It would make their day if you brought them some flowers.”

“Angel and Nugs take their leave and Blizo retreats to his office because he has a lot to think about”

“I’m going to be in my office”

“Dad you okay you do want to visit Lillian right? I would love to see her how about you two”

“For sure”

“I love to visit her”

“I do but I just have to take care of something first”

“Blizo is now inside his office and staring at his phone at Stola's latest text from about one week ago and it says”

“Hey Blizo I may be here a while please feel free to visit when you get the chance”

“You see, as much as Blizo wanted to visit Lillian he also left Stolas on read. If Blizo were to run into Stolas. It would be super weird if Blizo were to run into Stolas. He felt super guilty about not being there to help Stolas if Blizo had been there. Maybe he could have saved him. Suddenly all the guilt he had trying to hold back beck became too much and he curled up in a ball and his eyes welled with tears”

“Sniffle-Sniffle-Stolas I’m so sorry I should’ve been there I mean if we could easily take you down you should’ve had no problem I mean he’s a goddamn prince-Waa”

“Then with that Blizo starts crying his eyes out.”

“Waaaa-Waaaa-Waaaa-Sniffle I want to visit Lillian but I’m not sure I’m ready to face him. Things are complicated between us”

“Just then Blizo thoughts trickle in”

“Look we both know that you want to visit him as well as Lillian you just feeling guilty about what happened to him”

“It was my fault he got hurt I should’ve been there to help”

“You can’t blame yourself for this and what could you have done I mean Loona needed to get her shots and I’m sure Stolas will understand I mean he would do anything for his daughter too”

“You think so”

“I know for a fact that he would but you’ll never know unless you go and clean yourself up and grab some flowers and that bottle of Beelzebub juice stashed in your desk drawer”

“Blizo dries his tears. That’s how it’s done man am I good or what I get I’m not supposed to meddle. After all, I’m just supposed to tell the story but I ship Stoltz so hard. I mean those two should realize that they are perfect for each other, they just need to work out their shit. So to hell with following the rules I’m so going to get them together so help me now back to the story”

“Thanks, I needed who are you anyway”

“That’s not important but you have someplace you don’t want to keep them waiting”

“You’re right thanks”

“Then with that Blizo brushes off his suit and grabs the vase of flowers off his desk and the bottle of Beelzebub juice and puts it in the hidden pocket in his suit and heads out the door to the others”

“I'm all done so we can finally get going”

“Everyone is excited to finally get going but they take notice of how nicely Blizo is dressed and the flowers in his hand”

“About time”

“So Blizo you look extra nice and who are the flowers for”

“Blizo blushes his face off and says”

“I thought I should look my best and the flowers are for Lillian of course”

“Yeah so not buying it because those flowers are so for Stolas and you want to look good to impress him”

“That's super sweet now can we please get going”

“Sure come on everyone”

“They make their way out and they will soon meet again but let’s see what Angel’s up to he just got back to Ellie’s place and Angel takes off Fat nuggets harness and leash and Nugs runs up to Ellie to greet her”

“Oink”

“Hey, Nugs, nice to see you again. So Angel how did it go do you think it went with Lillian's friends do you think you made a good first impression”

“I think it went over well, they might even visit her. I certainly made quite the impression”

“Do tell me what happened”

“I brought Nug’s with me because who couldn’t love him? He got a little excited to meet them and I ended up getting tangled in his leash”

“Nugs lets out an oink that’s like he was saying who me I didn’t do such a thing he said trying to play innocent”

“Oink”

“You’re lucky you’re cute you’re a little bundle of trouble you must miss Lillian too”

“Nugs lets out an oink of agreement as if he’s saying that if I miss my mommy I was promised I could see her”

“Oink”

“You know I was just about to go to work when I was called in. I could give you a ride if you want to visit her”

“For sure I just have to get my bag I got her a few things to make her feel more comfortable and at home”

“Oink”

“I’ll take that as a yes I’ll be in the car meet me there and we can get going”

“Angel grabs Lillian’s hospital bag and Nugs and gets into the car and they make they are now just outside Lillian’s room and they enter at the sound of footsteps her ears perk up”

“Hey my sweet kitten you awake I got some of your favorite things from home”

Lillian slowly opened her eyes at the sound of Angel’s voice but still feeling the effects of the painkillers so she was a little loopy”

“Angel is that you or I am dreaming if I am don’t wake me up because this is the best dream ever”

“Hey you’re awake and I have someone who missed you”

“Just the Nug’s wiggles out of his harness and snuggles into Lillan’s bed and wiggles into Lillian’s chest fur and peeks his head out.”

“After this wasn’t his first time giving cuddles to those who weren’t feeling all great he had lots of practice with Angel”

“Oink”

“Fat nuggets what are you doing here this isn’t the hotel or is it”

“Hey, looks like they have you on some serious painkillers. Well, it looks like my shift is about to start. I have to get going but I’ll try and check in with you when I do my rounds. Until then I'll leave you two alone to talk”

“Ellie exits the room leaving Angel with Lillian”

“Angel where am I and why can I taste colors”

“Ellie’s right you’re super out of it look that’s not important right now. Now can you move over I’m super jealous that Nugs is the only one getting all the attention now move over”

“Lillian moves over to make room for Angel. Then Angel sets down his bag climbs into bed and snuggles in close to Lillian”

“Thank you I missed you much today seeing you have been the highlight of my day”

“Angel are you here or am I dreaming because I can feel your fur and smell your sweet scent of fresh cotton and strawberries”

I assure you that I’m very much real you’re not dreaming and I will be here when you wake up now go back to sleep you need your rest”

“I don’t want to sleep I’m fine I'm not even sleepy-purr-purr-purr”

“Then with that, Lillian fell asleep purring softly”

“Good sleep my sweet Lillian you’ll need your rest”

“Nugs let out a happy oink as if he’s saying finally together at last”

“Oink”

“Yeah it’s great that we are together again isn’t it”

“Nugs lets out an oink of agreement”

“Oink”

“Good to-Zzz”

“Then before Angel can finish his sentence he falls asleep head leaning on Lillian’s. Happy to finally be reunited with Lillian, Nugs makes a cute little sleep circle on Lillian's chest and proceeds to go to sleep himself. Now I believe I hear the sound of the I.M.P van pulling up now. Let's end our story right there. I need a break and we should let the others sleep and Blizo and friends get settled so until next time”

Chapter Text

A Web of Love:Inner Demons
By Lillie Ehlers
“Now where did I leave off last? I can’t seem to remember in fact I totally clueless just kidding I totally remember I just love being coy it’s quite fun.Now last we left off Blizo and friends are currently in Sloth and Blizo is driving around trying to find a parking spot but can’t seem to find one for the life of him so in a fit of frustration he stops the van”

“Okay Loona take the wheel I’m going inside to get us some visitor passes see if you any spots open up while I’m gone”

“Sure thing”

“Blizo hands Loona the keys to the van grabs the flowers for Stolas and heads inside the hospital and is greeted by the receptionist”

“Hi are you visiting or checking someone in today”

“Visiting,I was hoping for some visitor passes”

“How many and who are you visiting today”

“Four,the others are trying to find parking it’s a total nightmare and Lillian she’s one of your more recently admitted patients”

“The receptionist hands Blizo his pass and holds on to the other passes for when the others show up”

“I know right and her room is just down the hall and to the right anything else I can help you with”

“Yes, I was wondering about another one of your patients. He may have been here a little longer, going by Stolas. I was hoping to visit him since I’m here.”

“The receptionist pulls up the list of patients on her computer and scrolls though the list of patients until she comes across his name”

“Oh yes Stolas, that goetia prince has been here for a little over a two weeks.When he first got here he caused quite the stir every reporter in hell wanted to interview him it took ages to drive them all off.”

“In fact you’ll be his first visitor it’s really sweet that you took the time to visit him and you got him flowers he’s going to love them.In fact I believe he and Lillian are in the same room let me double check that for you”

“The receptionist pulls up a another list of patient boarding arrangements and sees that Lillian and Stolas do share a room”

“Yes it says right here that they do share a room and like I said it’s just down the hall and to the right”

“Thanks for the help”

“My pleasure”

“Blizo makes his way to their room and soon finds himself just outside their door and he’s super nervous”

“Okay you can do this just go inside”

“Blizo musters up all his courage and heads inside and takes in his surroundings and finds it rather empty with just two beds and some chairs.Also about time they cleaned up all those flowers I mean they getting petals everywhere.Blizo first his way over to Stolas bed first and set down the flowers on his nightstand and Stolas slowly opens his eyes but he’s still on painkillers so he was super out of it”

“Blitzy is that really you I think I’m dreaming don’t wake me up because I don’t want to wake up”

“Blizo taking notice of how Stolas is covered in more bandages than feathers”

“Hey glad to see your awake Striker really did a number on you didn’t he”

“Striker is he a friend of yours”

“Blizo said this with a slight laugh”

“That’s not important but what do they you on your loopier than the rollercoaster at Loo-Loo land”

“Blizo I want to cuddle.I want to hold you close”

“Blizo was conflicted by this by in the end he decides to throw caution to the wind and cuddle him after all it’s been a long day and if he were to fall asleep he rather do it a bed then those chairs”

“Sure thing move over you big fluffball”

“Yay! Blity wants cuddles”

“Yes but move but move over or it’s not happening”

“Stolas moves over and Blizo climbs in with him and Stolas snuggles in close”

“Blizo don’t go I want to stay like this forever-zzzzzzz”

“Look at that some fell asleep and don’t worry I’ll stay in fact the first thing you’ll see when you wake up will be me because I not going any-zzzzz”

“Then with that Blizo is fast asleep head nestled on Stolas’s shoulders and I believe that the others have just arrived are now just outside Lillian room and are they in for a surprise when they go inside”

“This should be her room you ready to head inside”

“Yes now come on”

“They head inside and they all are shocked because if this is real but they see Stolas and Blizo cuddling and not sure what to make of it”

“You guys seeing this because I don’t believe my eyes”

“You’re not the only one Moxxie”

“They are so cute I’m so getting a picture of this”

“Millie slowly pulls out her phone and takes a quick picture.Then from the other side of the room behind a privacy curtain they hear a loud purr and take a look inside to find Lillian,Angel and Nugs all fast sleep cuddling like a little family and Millie at the sight of Nugs tries to take him but is stopped by Moxxie”

“Purr”

“Millie leave him he’s not your and you might wake them up”

“Fine he’s just so cute like a little baby I just want to hold him”

“After Millie had a chance to cool down they get a closer look to see just how bad Lillian’s injuries are and they are pretty bad just then Ellie walks in and introduces herself”

“Hi there I’m Ellie I’m Lillian nurse glad to she has some visitors well I’m sure you have lots of questions but you should first introduce yourselves”

“I’m Loona”

“Moxxie and this is my wife Millie”

“Hi”

“Nice to meet you all I bet you want to know what happened to her well let tell you.Also just in case you haven’t meet that person next to her is Angel Dust”

“Everyone is mildly shocked because as we know they have meet before but when he first introduced himself to them his name seemed familiar they just couldn’t place it until now”

“I knew his name sound familiar you mean Lillain’s boyfriend is the famous adult movie star”

“How can this be sinners can’t leave the pride ring so how is he here”

“Glad to see that you met before but by the looks on your faces I guess he didn’t tell you what he did for work. The whole sinner thing they never tried to leave up until Angel showed up.”

“Apparently they can a huge shook to us all but please keep his presence here quiet I can’t tell you why exactly but I just have this feeling that he’s trying to hide from someone that scares him down to his very core and that someone can’t find out he’s here”

“Ellie saying this because she knew all about Val and Angel’s contract with him and wasn’t sure what would happen if Val found them but Angel did want to face him just not yet”

“We’ll keep this quiet don’t worry”

“Good to hear now let me fill you about what happened to her here let me tell you”

“The nurse checks Lillian’s chart and fills them in on Lillian’s progress”

“Okay here's a basic understanding of what this says: she was drugged with a love potion and someone certainly had fun with her.”

“Love potion what are you talking about I mean I’ve talk of them but they don’t work on hellborn”

“Normal they don’t but in a high enough amounts they do effect hellborn and someone gave her quite a bit luckily this cursed potion is only available in Pentagram city was she their recently”

“The nurse gives Moxxie the empty love potion vial and while Moxxie looks over the ingredients and answers her question”

“Damn this stuff is super concentrated and yes we sent her there for business reasons I guess she met Angel while she was there.Who did this to her anyway”

“The person behind this is still unknown”

“That’s okay but I’m sure you’ll find who did this.Now let's get a better look inside this potion.”

“Moxxie don’t do that please it’s not the smartest thing to do right now”

“Moxxie uncorks the potion the Ellie tries to stop him but is too late the potion fumes are loose and cause Lillian and Angel to stir from slumber causing Lillian to puke and Angel becomes all lightheaded and milky eyed”

“What’s the smell it rancid-Bleuch”

“My head killing me why is the room spinning”

“Moxxie cork that potion NOW!”

“Yes right away I’m so sorry I had no idea that would happen”

“Moxxie corks the potion and Lillian goes back to sleep Angel still awake and rubbing his head”

“Zzzz”

“Any aspirin or water my head is pounding”

“Ellie brings Angel some water from the tap and Ellie realizes that Lillian might need so bloodwork done because with most love potion victims once it’s out of their system it doesn't affect them but the fumes alone seemed to affect her witch is weird.I should also try and get Angel look at as well if I get the chance.”

“Here Angel drink up”

“Glug,Glug Thanks that much better”

“Hey sorry to do this but would mind waiting outside just for a moment I need to talk to Angel alone”

“Sure we can do that”

“Then they leave and Ellie takes the potion vial back from Moxxie.Now Angel and Ellie are alone with Lillian”

“What did you want to want to tell me”

“I can’t say for sure unless I run some tests but I have reason to believe that their may be rather permanent side effects”

“Angel’s eyes wide in horror his voice trembling as he spoke with worry for Lillian”

“Side effects what kind of side effects”

“Angel try and calm down okay I might be wrong I just want to do some bloodwork to be sure.”

“I really hope I’m wrong about this but a mix of love potion and that spit we foiund may have caused her to permanently affected but I hope I’m wrong I just wish I had a better understanding of Val and what he’s capable of like demonic powers and status stuff like that”

“What side effects are talking about”

“Well I think she might be permanently affected by the potion and its effects because usually once the potion is out of their system.They aren’t affected by it anymore but the fumes alone were enough to make her sick. That's never happened before.”

“Angel is on the verge of tears not wanting to hear anymore of this so Angel grads Nug’s and runs out of the room so no one would see him”

“Sniffle-Excuse Me but I really should be going”

“Oink?”

“Angel wait up what’s wrong”

“Ellie now outside the door with Loona and the others”

“Hi everyone, did you by chance see where Angel went? We were just talking and he just ran out on me.He looked like he was on the verge of tears.Damn it I have go and see my next patient would one of you please try and find him I’m worried about him”

“I saw where he went and I will go find him.You guys stay and visit Lillian I shouldn’t be long”

“Okay then if you’re sure”

“Lets go inside then”

“Thanks Millie that’s a huge weight of my chest”

“My pleasure”

“They all part ways Ellie goes to see her next patient.Moxxie and Loona head inside to visit Lillian and Millie tries to find Angel.Lets see how Millie is doing in her search”

“Hey Angel where are you come on let’s talk is something wrong”

“At hearing Millie voice Nug’s lets out an oink because he really like her she gave the best belly rubs and with that he gave away Angel’s hiding spot in the bathroom”

“Oink”

“That was Nug’s and it coming from the bathroom that must mean Angel’s hiding in there”

“Millie makes her way over to the bathroom door and tries to open it but it’s locked”

“Hey Angel I know you’re in there what’s wrong honey why don’t you open the door and let me in”

“Sniffle-Please go away”

“Nug’s hated seeing his dad all sad like this so he jumps up and us his mouth to open the door it takes a few tries but with a click the door swings open”

Click

“Nug’s aren’t you a clever little guy”

“Millie walks in the bathroom and closes the door behind her and sees that Angel has been crying”

“Hey Angel hon were you crying”

“Sif-No I fine”

“Come on Ellie filled us in why you run out on her like that”

“Angel starting crying because the guilt of what happened to Lillian finally became to much”

“Waaa-It’s all-Waaa-Waaa-fault-Waaa-Lillian g-g-got hurt-Waaa-Waaa”

“Hey easy there darling you can’t blame yourself I mean she a little roughed up but she must have put one hell of a fight I mean the other person must have their share of injuries too”

“Hearing this Angel starts crying even harder because the mere thought of Val beating Lillian to a bloody pulp while she just stood there and took his the blunt of his rage was too much to bere”

“Waaa-yes it is-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa”

“Now why’s that honey and it can’t possibly be true”

“Angel didn’t know what came over him but he suddenly wanted to tell Millie everything about Val and how he’s treated.There was just something about her that made him want to open up.However he was still nervous I mean who could blame him and he didn’t have Lillian paw to hold for comfort but Nugs steps in and gives him a nudge with snout as he was saying come tell her”

“Oink”

“Thanks Nugs”

“Angel strokes Nugs for comfort and in nervous voice dries his tears and says”

“I know who hurt Lillian and she for a fact didn’t put up a fight she let him hurt her.”

“Millie notices that Angel doesn’t meet her gaze and the nervous tone of his voice as he says this”

“No need to be nervous come you can tell me and Lillian not putting up a fight that kind of goes against her nature she would never let someone hurt her that badly without leaving them a little something to remember her by”

“Well it’s true and her reasons behind it are really sweet yet so so foolish also the fact that she drank all that potion and having to taste his spit”

“Wait why you she drink all that and who did this to her and what does spit play in this”

“Angel takes a moment to gather his thoughts”
“Okay Angel deep breaths you can do this just tell her she’s Lillian’s friend after all you can trust her”

“Spit play a big part because Valentino spit is the main ingredient in those potions”

“Why would she do that to herself and who is Valentino”

“She did it for me because I got into a little trouble at a club and I stood up to Val that night he’s my boss and he didn’t take it well and he hit me so Lillian came to my defense and beat him up pretty bad.She knew after that Val would be in a bad mood and he would take it out on me because I’m his favorite toy”

“Millie interrupts Angel at the toy comment and is full of rage”

“What do you mean by you’re his favorite toy your a person you’re no ones toy”

“I know Lillian helped me realize that but that’s what my contact says while I’m in the studio he owns me”

“Owns you Angel what are you talking about no one can own you you’re your own person”

“Look I get it’s sick and wrong on so many levels but it’s true he does I sold him my soul so he’s free to do what he please to me”

“Millie trying to keep her cool after Angel this was hard enough for Angel to tell her this without her losing her temper but with each passing word it was getting harder to keep her cool”

“Angel what does do to you and what does Lillian play in all this”

“Lillian took my place, she drugged herself with love potion and transformed into me so she could take my place and give me a break.What he did to Lillian well it’s just a taste of what he could do.”

“He hits me,drugs me and the worst of it is when it’s just me and him alone in my my dressing where he’s free to do whatever he please to me like if he’s having a bad day I’m his punching bag”

“Millie had heard enough and she could believe what she was hearing. She may not have a good understanding of soul deals but at the moment she didn’t care so wanted to kill Val with a vengeance because Angel shouldn’t be treated like someone's personal punching bag.”

“VAL IS SO DEAD!”

“Angel tries and succeeds in calming her down”

“Look it’s more complicated than that here it’s easier if I show you”

“Thanks to a spell Lillian cast Angel could show his chains at will to others to help get a better understanding of his siotuation.So with a wave of his hand dark crimson chains show up on Angel wrists”

“These are soul chains. If at any given moment Val can rip my soul straight from my body and kill me he keeps me around because I make him money but after what Lillian did for me I plan to get it back and I know just how to do it.”

“Millie eyeing the chains in shock wondering why Angel would do such a thing”

“Angel but why would do such a thing the whole soul dealing thing hows that work if you don’t mind me asking”

“It’s fine, a human soul is worth even more than money. A sinner like me can sell it in exchange for power,fame,money and in exchange we just have to be loyal to the person we sold it to.”

“When you give someone your soul you give them a little piece of yourself and when I gave him mine. I was young naive I just died and I was scared that’s when he came along offered me all that I could ever wanted I was too eager at the promise of fame and fortune that I ignored all the red flags”

“That’s messed up he took advantage of you when you were at your lowest”

“Yeah I know but that’s what most overlords do”

“So is that why you ran out it was too much for you to take also what are overlords”

“No Ellie told me that their might be some lasting side effects but she’s not certain she has to run some tests but that mix of potion and other things he can control her as well and that was just too much for me take because she got hurt trying to help me”

“I really hope it’s not true that he can’t do that. I would hate it if he found out he would make her his puppet but it’s most likely going to be true and I can’t stand it!”

“Angel eyes well up with tears Millie seeing this comforts him”

“Hey it’s not your fault you could’ve seen this coming but if it’s true you’ll do everything in your power to make sure that creep doesn’t find out”

“Thanks that really sweet and you’re right I would.Now to answer your question overlords start off well like a sinner and gain power though soul deals the more souls you “own” the more powerful they become.I’m sorry I’ve been dumping on this on you it’s not fair to you and I don’t even know your name we never got to properly introduced”

“Hey it’s fine you looked like you needed to get that off your chest and let's fix that shall we I’m Millie”

“I’m as you know Angel and this is Nugs and you’re right it’s nice to tell someone else about this Lillian is the other other person who knows about this”

“Lillian told me about you all guys nice to finally put a name to a face from what she told me Millie you’re calm and chill most of the time but mess with Moxxie and you’re going to wish you hadn’t because you’re a total badass fighter”

“That’s really sweet she thinks that and now come on I bet their wondering what happened to us let's get going so you can properly meet the others”

“Yes she speaks so highly of all and you’re right I guess we should be leaving but first let’s do away with these”

“With yet another twirl of his hands Angel chains disappear from his wrists and are now by Lillian’s side of the room and pull step though the curtain to find Lillian still sleeping and Moxxie and Loona are sleeping in the chairs.Nugs happy to see Lillian starts clawing at the bed say let me up I want to Lillian snuggles”

“Oink,Oink”

“You want up is that it well let help let me help you”

“Angel helps Nugs up and he cozy up beside Lillian and looks up to Angel and lets out a confused oink because why wasn’t his daddy joining him for cuddles”

“Oink?”

“No cuddles not right now I’ll join you later stay with Lillian”

“Oink:(“

“Hey don’t be like that daddy will shortly I promise.Now Millie can you grab that-yawn-bag over their”

“Angel’s eyes grow heavy and he threatens to fall asleep but snaps out of it after all it has gotten quite late and Angel did just go through an emotional roller coaster that can really take it out of you.Millie hands Angel his duffle and says”

“Here Angel what’s in this has quite a bit of heft to it”

“Just a few of her favorite things and some things with my scent to help her-yawn-feel at home here since she will be here a while-yawn”

“That’s sweet but it’s been a long day as much as you want to settle her in why not try and get some sleep”

“Yawn-No it’s fine I have to be awake from the nurse does her rounds I want to be-yawn-present when-yawn-she get here-yawn”

“Look just sleep you’ve had a long and clearly been through a lot if Ellie shows up I’ll wake you deal and I’ll make sure she uses the stuff you bought deal” “I guess I could just rest my eyes but if she comes you better wake me up” “I will now get cozy I watch over things here now sleep I promise to wake you when she comes I promise” “Angel sets the bag down by the foot of the bed and climbs in and falls asleep and Nugs settles in between them.” “Zzzz” “That didn’t take too long he must be wiped now lets see what can we find out about Valentino” “Millie to pass some time until the nurse shows up sits down between Moxxie and Loona and decides to do a little research about Val and Angel as well see if she could find anything useful to help Angel and see if she can get some basic info on Val as well so she starts typing Val name and gets a cite pulls up with basic facts about him” All about Valentino Demonic powers:Smoke manipulation Beware of his cigarette smoke and spit. It's not normal, they are sex pheromones. One whiff or taste of his spit you may start to feel light headed and more agreeable and people after it wears off tend to wake up with no memory of the events prior. His spit is the main in ingredient in love potions and if you’re asking me those things are just sick and wrong Status:Overlord often seen with his friends/business partners Vox and Velvette they call themselves the Vees. Little known fact he’s also super charismatic and charming. It's how he gets his souls he lures them in with sweet honey laced words but they have hidden poison in them and he’s a master of sociological manipulation and making you feel less than and that you’re worthless or nothing without him. He also has a fiery temper and tends to take it out on his workers and is always seen with his pipe because it’s the source of his power. “Millie couldn’t bear to read more. It was too much. She could believe that someone as sweet Angel was bound to someone who was cruel,manipulative and underhanded.I mean he told her some stuff but it was now connecting what they meant.As Millie was about to look up info on Angel when Ellie walks in to check on Lillian and Millie looks up from her phone and takes notice” “Hi Ellie so glad to see you so before you fill us one moment I promised Angel if you got here I tell him and wake him up he’s really worried for her” “Sure you can try but if he doesn't stir let him sleep I’m just glad you were able to help him with what was bugging him earlier. I told him some news and he didn’t take it well” “Hey Angel wake up the nurse is he come on wake up” “Millie gently nudges Angel and he stirs from slumber” “Oh hi Ellie so tell me what’s new with Lillian” “She is just fine but after what happened earlier when she wakes up we’ll have to change her bandages again and clean her scrapes.We can show you how to do it if you like since you will have to do it yourself at some point and we will need some of her blood to run for tests for a theory I told you about earlier” “That would be great so her tails any permanent damage” “Her tails will be fine she many have be a clumsy for while because her balanced will affected but nothing a few weeks of physical therapy will fix after she gets her casts of in about one mouth or so but she should be able to go home in tomorrow if she keeps this up but she will be quite stiff for the first week or so and we plan to give her meds if she needs it but she just needs lots of rest and if she feels up to it she walk around and meet the others” “Thanks you for taking care such good care of Lillian” “Not a problem and try not to worry so much you have to take of yourself as well and I have some free time tomorrow so how about I give a check up make sure everything is alright now I have to getting going” “Before Angel could answer he’s asleep once more and Millie who fell asleep earlier he snores fill the background” “Zzzzz” “Zzzz” “Well look at everyone is sleeping and it’s so cute but Stolas and Blizo cuddling are by far the cutest now let's open up Lillian’s curtain I have a feeling she’ll want to see them they simply make the cutest couple” “Ellie opens the curtain and leaves the room to go see her next patient now it’s morning and Stolas is starting wake up and man is he in the shock of his life when he finds Blizo in his bed lets see his reaction.Stolas rubs the sleep from his eyes and his Blizo sleeping by side face buried deep in his chest and is shocked” “Holy shit! Blizo when did you get here? What happened? The last thing I remember is my shoulder was throbbing so they gave me some painkillers and then it’s all black.” “Stolas looks at Blizo and he looks so peaceful and cute he just couldn’t help himself and starts to stroke his horns and starts to talk to him” “Hey Blizo hope you don’t mind me doing this but you’re just so cute when you sleep I couldn’t myself” “Blizo lets out a soft purr” “Purr” “I’ll take that as a yes do all imps purr or is this just you because it’s quite cute.I know you’re just here to see Lillian but it’s nice that you’re here” “Purr” “Lillian told me all about what happened I get it I would put my darling Via first as well I shouldn’t put you in that position” “Chomp” “Blizo gives Stolas a gentle nip” “Oh! Hey stop that you little scamp you know it’s weird we’re both in and and we both have our clothes on that’s a first and you look even better in your suit then you without” “Purr,Purr,Purr” “Oh so sorry about it. I just can’t help it even though I really should but at least you can take a complment.So I’ve been thinking ever since Ozzie’s and I want to give you an out to our deal and I thought I’d run it by you first after all it concerns you and your business want to hear it” “Blizo starts to slowly wake up and his face covered his Stolas feathers Stolas couldn’t contain himself because Blizo looked ridiculous” “He-he Blizo you look ridiculous” “Puft,puft-yawn Stolas what are you talking about” “Blizo spits the feathers out of his mouth and seeing Stolas awake Blizo was taken aback by this” “Oh shit Stolas you’re awake this must be so weird for you it’s just it was a long day yesterday and we heard Lillian was here and I thought I pay you a visit as well I owe you that much.” “You were super out of loopy and I’m not sure what came over me but you wanted cuddles maybe I was tried or something god who knows.I’m just so sorry I can’t stress that enough” “Stolas noticed that Blizo was on the verge of panic and decides to try something he tried stoking his horns once more and that seems to calm him down” “Easy Blizo it’s fine it’s nice to see you a bit unexpected sure but I’m glad you’re here I was hoping I could run an idea by you” “Before Blizo could answer Lillian was trying to listen in on what they were saying.When she leans a little to far off her hospital bed causing the pulleys holding her tails up to become unhooked and the weight of the plaster and the impact of the fall causes Lillian to collapse to the floor with a thud and the casts her tails were encased in shatter and Lillian lets out a yowl in pain so loud she wakes up everyone in that room.” “Meow!,Meow!,Meow!,It hurts It hurts so much make it stop please” “Hearing this Blizo rushes over to her and hits the button to call the nurse over.Angel upon hearing Lillian tries to see what happened to her he and Angel try to comfort her until the nurse arrives because the others are still waking up” “Meow!,Meow!,Meow!,make the pain go away please it it hurts” “Lillian eyes well with tears and she curls into a ball” “The nurse is on her way okay she’ll be here soon and so will the pain will soon be gone” “That's right thanks so sorry but what’s your name I didn’t get a chance when we first met” “Names Blizo the o is silent pleasure to meet you Angel was it” “That’s right thanks Blizo for paging the nurse Lillian she’ll be here soon” “But it Meow! hurts Meow! so bad-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!” “Tears started flowing down Lillian face the pain was starting to intensify with each passing moment that’s when the doctor and Ellie walk in Ellie caring the painkillers and the doctor here to do his rounds” “Meow!,Meow!,Meow!” “About time you got here not sure what happened but when we woke up Lillian was like this because she let out a loud” “Meow!,Meow!,Meow!,make it stop please it it hu-hu-hurts” “The doctor and Ellie look around at the scene of shattered plaster and Lillian clearly in pain Ellie first she to gives Lillian the painkiller” “Okay here the pain should be all gone now.What happened here you caused quite the stir” “Lillian not wanting to admit the real reason she got herself in this mess because it was her own doing she says” “I just woke up and not fully awake just yet and aware of my surroundings I kind of forgot where I was and about my injuries so here we’re now.” “You silly little thing lets get you back into bed now” “Angel lifts Lillian back into her bed” “That’s better now what did you want to tell us” “Well Ellie get some more plaster Lillian here will be needing some new casts” “Right away doctor” “Ellie leaves the room” “So Angel what’s in the bag-yawn anything for me” “In fact yes I got you some of your favorite things now I know I know your super sleepy but how about I sit you down in a chair and change the sheets on it you” “Yawn-that sounds ni-yawn-ce” “Glad to hear it Blizo a little help” “Sure Angel” “With help of Blizo Lillian was settled down into a chair Nug’s in her lap and Angel put his robe on her and got her bed all fitted out with all the comforts of home with sheets and pillows that smelled of home once they were done they help Lillian back into bed but the drugs were starting to take effect” “Sleepy kitty” “Hey just a few more steps you can do it” “Angel with the aid of Blizo helps Lillian into bed and Nug’s jumps up into bed and cuddles in close to Lillian as soon as is in bed the warm scents of home ease her into a peaceful sleep her tails hanging over the side of the the broken ones limp and lifeless” “Zzzzz” “Oink” “Good Nugs keep her company now doctor what did you want to say” “Yes we’re all ears” “Before the doctor could answer Ellie walk in carrying a casting kit” “Good the way she’s sleeping we can put some new casts on and the drugs we gave her put her in a pretty deep sleep so I’ll get started doctor while I do this fill them in on her progress” “Ellie starts layering on the paster soaked bangedes on her middle two tails, the only ones that were broken. “Sure thing now we were going to do some blood work on her but that going to have to wait because she needs to be awake for that.Also despite of this incident her tails will still heal in about a month's time but we’ll need to do so follow up x-rays once the casts come off and physical therapy for sure.Also she’ll need to be cleaned up to and a fresh bandages are a must she covered in a little dried puke and lots of plaster dust.” “That’s good news” “So what happened to her anyway I a bit out of the loop” “I’ll fill you in Blizo doctor you can go I belive you have other people to see” “That’s right I do thanks Ellie” “The doctor leaves the room and Ellie starts to fill Blizo in since he was asleep when she first told them” “Lillian case here is a bit of love potion poisoning and sexual assault” “Blizo super mad at hearing the thought that some creep decided drug Lillian and have fun with her without her consent his spikes flare in rage.Seeing this made Angel increasing uncombable luckily Ellie and Millie take notice of this and try to calm Blizo down” “WHO DID THIS!” “Easy Blizo the person is still unknown to us plus you’re scaring Angel” “Yes please calm down, you're freaking Angel out.” “Ellie and Millie saying this despite they both knew who did it but Millie knew even more but out of respect for Angel she kept quiet this wasn’t any easy topic for him after all” “Okay it’s just Lillian is super careful about this these type of things I mean she can smell if someone taints her drink and all sorts of other tricks” “Angel wraps his arms around his chest and to give himself some comfort and he knew once Ellie left he would have to tell the others I mean they had a right to know they’re Lillian's closest friends this still didn’t help his nerves it was hard enough telling Millie but they should know what really happened to her.Ellie just finishing up with putting the plaster on Lillian tails and proceeds to hook them back on their popper place and Ellie starts to head out” “That should just about do it hopefully this doesn't happen again well I better get going now” “Ellie exits the room and Angel seeing how messy Lillian was and couldn’t stand to leave her like that luckily while Lillian showed him a few things so he could patch her up after all she did patch him up time to return the favor luckily Angel packed a few basic supplies.So Angel grabs some rubbing alcohol and fresh bandages and starts unwrapping her old ones as he this the swirling motion of Angel hands slowly causes pink wisps of pink smoke to slowly start to appear but Angel is too busy doting on Lillian to notice but everyone else is staring this especially intrigues Moxxie and Stolas.” “This being because they’re both huge nerds so they both read up on soul deals and how sinners being human souls can sell them to overlords in exchange for power or fame. They never saw one in person and it was really something else because it’s one thing to read about it another to see it in person. After all, the subject seemed just awful even if the sinners chose to sell their souls the very thought of “owning” someone was sick and wrong.” “Stolas knew all too well given his situation with Blizo he didn’t want Blizo to feel chained to him so he planed to change things because they had a lot to talk about and hopefully he would take well to it they might get some answers to what really happened Lillian.As well Angel’s situation because he wasn’t telling them the whole truth” “There you go my sweet little kitten lets get you all clean up and out of nasty things shall we you are quite the cute little klutz you that but please try and be more careful after all I want you to get better after all” “Angel removed the old bandages and before he put the new ones on Lillian he first had to apply the rubbing alcohol.As he’s talking to Lillian it’s like they’re the only two people in the room so he kind of forgets he’s not alone. and everyone is still staring but Angel still doesn't feel their stares because wisps of smoke slowly start to form chain links around Angel’s neck and wrists.” “Angel still hasn’t taken notice of this all his focus is on Lillian like she the only thing that matters and nothing else.While the others mouths are on the floor they could believe what they were seeing they were still too stunned to say anything.Angel gets to work on dressing Lillian’s wounds and starts to apply the rubbing alcohol to her scapes” “Just a heads up this is going to sting a little.It seems a little silly to tell you this since you’re fast asleep but it feels wrong not to tell you would’ve done the same for me.” “As Angel applies the rubbing alcohol on Lillian’s chest she slowly starts to open her eyes however her the painkillers made her vision blurred and can’t quite make out who was tending her wounds so gently however it’s like they had a gentle touch and were a lot better than the last person who last addressing her wounds the this may have been the drugs or just general happiness but her animal insects took over and she started purring and rubbing her head against Angel” “Purr,Purr,Purr,Purr” “Hey, glad to see you awake Lillian and glad you think I’m doing a good job. After all, you showed me how to do this after all the times you’ve patched me up and thought I should return the favor.” “Lillian let out a confused purr because what this nurse was saying didn't make sense. How could she have shown him what to do? Also, I guess this loopy little kitten can’t speak with words until the drugs wear off.” “Purr?” “Almost done then we can apply the fresh bandages and you can hopefully rest some more and I guess those painkillers given to you must have amplified your animal insects I guess your purr’s are you trying to talk since I betting you can’t speak verbally at the moment” “Lillian headbuts Angel and purr’s even louder” “Purr!Purr!Purr!” “I’ll take that as a yes now stop it as much as I love this I need to put on fresh bandages so stop just for a moment okay my sweet kitten” “Angel begins to put fresh bandages on Lillian.Angel still not noticing the chains now fully formed on his wrists and legs and a third wisps starts to form around his neck the Millie tries to tell Angel what’s happening to him but no words come out and it’s too late for that once Angel’s done he has some major explaining to do.” “Let’s start to put these on now, please don’t ever do that again. He could've really hurt even more than he already did.I'm just glad you’re going to be okay.” “Purr?” “Lillian confused to what her nurse was saying and why was her nurse calling pet names it’s weird Angel was the only one for her.Also why couldn’t she speck she wanted to but they words came out in purr’s.Also the fact that her eyes were starting to grow heavy and she drifts off to sleep just as Angel puts the last of the bandages.” “Zzzz” “You’re so cute while you sleep you know that.Now that should do it not too bad I say I did a pretty good job if I do say so myself.” “Angel takes a step back to admire his handy work and that’s when Ellie walks in and takes notice of Angel chains and Angel is completely unaware of them at first she thought was the only one who could see them but that was quickly tossed out the window because everyone in the room looked as shocked as she was so she wasn’t the only one but Ellie was the only one who had the actually said something.After all she kind of knew about Angel situation but it was really something else to see the chains that bound him to Valentino” “Hey everyone hate to be that bearer of bad news but visiting hours are up and so you have to go Angel what are those on your body” “Angel finally back to this reality and takes his focus off of Lillian to realize that everyone was staring at him and the chains that now encased his body and he knew in that moment that he couldn’t not tell them about his situation because there was no use in denying it anymore so he decided to tell them everything.He just didn’t expect it to be like this but Lillian did say that the spell she cast on him to reveal his chains that it might have a mind of its own like when he thought about telling the others I guess it took matters into its own hands.Then Angel flicks his hand is a swirling motion and the chains cease to exist” “Look I get you have questions and I’ll tell you everything you must be wondering what you saw just now but I can’t tell you here” “Good for you Angel about the time the truth came out and props for not trying to cover that up because it would be pretty hard to lie your way out of this way one so I hope you stayed tuned because this story is contines on in A Web of Love:Truth Seekers.”

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Now as we know everyone discovered a Angel was hiding a huge secret and that was Valentino “owned” Angel’s soul.Millie knew about this so they weren’t quite as shocked at the sight of his chains after all she did show him the however Ellie knew about Angel but seeing those chains was quite the shock for her and everyone else and they had a lot to talk about because Angel wasn’t telling them everything and they wanted answers because they had questions and lots of them”

“Look I get you have questions and I’ll tell you everything you must be wondering what you saw just now but I can’t tell you here”

“Why not Angel? I want answers NOW! What really happened to Lillian because you clearly know more than you let on and what were those things on your body they looked a lot like chains so start talking”

“Blizo voices raises his fiery temper igniting Millie knowing the extent of Angel situation and Millie notices that Angel is terrified his arms wrapped tightly around his body so Millie tries to calm Blizo down”

“Blizo I get you’re mad and you’re right to be.I also get that you want answers but trust me on this isn’t something we should talk about here this is something to talk about in private and if you keep this up you’ll end up giving Angel a panic attack and then you won’t get any of the answers you seek”

“Blizo looks over at Angel and sees that he’s clearly terrified his eyes wide and arms wrapped around so tightly that when he releases it’s likely to leave marks so Blizo decides drop it for now”

“Fine I’ll drop it for now but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook Angel”

“Now that Blizo had a chance cool down he walks over to Angel to try and smooth things over with him after all he gave him the scare of his afterlife just now”

“Hey Angel look I’m sorry I must’ve given you the scare of your life it’s just my employees are like my family and so if anything happens to them I feel personally responsible.”

“Ellie came up with idea so that would help Angel feel more comfortable to talk about his situation”

“You knew if you need a place to talk we could do it at my place I mean Angel is staying there as my guest after all and that we could talk without fear of anyone overhearing us because I’m sure Angel might be more willing to talk if he doesn’t feel pressured that okay with you Angel”

“After Angel takes a few moments to gain his composer and realizing that Blizo meant no harm after all they both share one thing they’re both willing to do anything to protect them people they care about”

“That’s works after all I have some serious explaining to do and with you being Lillian’s friends you deserve to know the whole truth”

“That works for us”

“Same”

“Good and like I said visiting hours are over so you have to leave luckily for you Lillian was my last patient and everything checks out normal with her so we can go now just follow my car and I’ll take you to my place because we have much to discuss after all”

“They all head out to their cars and start to head to Ellie’s place.They’re trying to make sense of what they just witnessed.Angel petting Nugs because he knew this wasn’t going to be an easy chat and I believe Ellie has something to get off her chest as well.Now Ellie in effort break the awkward silence starts some small talk to break”

“That was I.M.P they’re really something aren’t they you know who knew Lillian knew so many famous people.Ever since she showed up it has been quite the ride never a dull moment with her around can’t say I mind it though.”

“Angel looks out the window clearly in deep thought when Ellie breaks it”

“Look Ellie thanks for trying but I have a lot on my mind right now so I’m not really in the mood to talk plus I have to play this just right because they'll want answers and I’m not sure how to tell them I only have one shot and I can’t mess this up”

“Angel goes back to looking out the window and Ellie still talking and she figured if he was to tell the truth she should tell him what she knew”

“Angel you must be trying to process what happened just now but it’s no good stressing about your situation with Val”

“At the mention of that last bit it peaks his interest normally he would’ve brushed off any talk of Val because being an overlord and a well know one at that people must have heard of him but at the mention of his situation Angel felt a surge of panic rush through his veins and voice starts to shake”

“How did you know about that I’ve been super careful I only told two people”

“Now you may think that what Ellie said was a simple slip of the tongue but no she meant to do that because given what she just saw and how Angel was about to tell the truth she thought she should tell a truth of her own.”

“Look Angel I need to tell you something”

“Before Ellie could tell Angel what she wanted tell him.Angel interrupts voice trembling and full of panic and questions”

“How do you know he owns my soul and please please please tell me that no you told no one about this he can’t know I’m here not until I know that Lillian’s all better because I need her for this please tell you kept this quiet”

“Ellie quickly realized that Angel was too panicked to hear her out.Ellie needed to tell him this but first she needed to calm Angel big time because he was having an anxiety attack and she couldn’t drive and calm him down at the same time.So Ellie pulled over to the side of the road and the I.M.P van comes to a sudden stop behind them.”

“That’s when Blizo steps out wondering why they stopped so suddenly when Blizo makes his over to her car to find Angel arms wrapped tightly around his body and having an anxiety attack.Ellie rolls down the window so they can talk but she tries to be quick about because Ellie needed to comfort Angel so she starts talking before Blizo could get a word in edgewise”

“Look Blizo if you keep going straight and my place is just ahead you can’t miss it. I will be there shortly. I have to tend to something first. The spare key is under the mat to make yourself at home so I won’t be too far behind you.”

“Blizo not sure of what to make of what just happened but Blizo followed her directions and they’re now at Ellie’s place waiting for Angel so they can finally get some answers.Now that Ellie had taken care of that she could finally calm Angel down and tell him her secret”

“Angel, try to pick one thing and focus on that.Can you try and do that for me and try to breathe slow and deep.”

“Angel centers all his focus on Nugs and slowly stroking him to help soothe his nerves and Ellie helps Angel with the rest”
“That’s right Angel pet Nug’s he seems to calm you down now breath in and out.Once you feel ready I have something I want to tell you”

“Oink”

“See even Nug’s agrees with me once your ready we can talk”

“Angel breathing returns to a normal pace and Ellie noticing this starts to tell him her secret and starts the car up again and heads to her place.Angel tries to speak but Ellie cuts him off”

Vroom

“How did you find out”

“Look Angel just listen to want I have to tell you okay I need to get this off my chest.The reason I know about Val “owning” your soul is because the first night Lillian was admitted I overheard you talking to her and that’s how and as for how she got hurt these help me out a bit”

“Ellie hands Angel the note and polyjuice potion vial back to Angel and he gratefully takes them back”

“Don’t worry I told no one your secret safe with me but after her friends leave it would really help if you tell me more about his demonic powers because I want to know more about the crimson spit I found on her the first night because I have a feeling you have experience with it and that night you wanted to tell me but something held you back”

“Also that night we came to tell you Lillian was ready for visitors. You were asleep and having a very vivid nightmare and when we tried to wake you curled up into a ball and were shaking hands in front of your face like you were trying to protect yourself and Val’s name came up. When we finally managed to wake you your body was drenched in sweat and said

“It’s okay he can’t hurt you here”

“was haunting yet you played it off as if it was nothing.”

“This is kind of why I want get you check out because I believe that he doesn’t treat you all that well if you’re that scared of him what does he do to you.Don’t get too mad at me but while you were sleeping he received a text from him I don’t know what came over me but call it instinct because I didn’t trust him and someone who causes you to fear for your life the way he does I wanted to make sure he couldn’t find you so took your phone and dropped it out the window and watched it shatter”

“Angel finally able to get a word starts talking”

“So you know everything you know that Lillian”

“Yes I know she took your place at the studio and that Val is responsible for her injuries am I right.”

“Yes, and thanks for everything”

“No problem and you know you can’t hide from Val forever you know that you’ll have to face him at some point. The only thing I can’t seem to figure out is what where those things I saw on you in the room they looked like chains made of smoke yet they were solid how can that be”

“I know I can’t hide forever but I’m not going anywhere without a plan and until Lillian is fully healed also I’ve been missing for three days. I have a week before he starts to look for me but he won’t find me. Also as far as he knows I’m somewhere in the Pentagram city and never find me here. I still plan on being cautious though.I’ll go over this is more detail later I don’t want to explain this twice and it looks like where here”

“They reach Ellie’s place the I.M.P van parked in the driveway and once they do Angel is greeted by Blizo and a harsh glare as he says”

“Hello Angel or should I say Angel Dust”

“Hey Blizo so you must have found out who I am and now that we're here I can answer them”

“You better why didn’t you tell us who you were that you were Angel Dust the famous porn star I mean when I first saw you and heard your name it sounded familiar I just couldn’t place it I was informed on the way here”

“I wanted to keep a low profile I don’t want my boss Valentino finding me because I sold him my to him and what you saw back at the hospital those were soul chains”

“Angel why are you here I mean Ellie said you were her guest it’s like you don’t want to go back to him even though you made a deal with him don’t you kinda have to”

“Actually it’s more of contract and he’s the reason Lillian in the hospital in the first place and I owe him nothing because he may own my soul while I’m in the studio but outside of it I’m my own person and he can’t to shit to me while I’m here”

“Angel said this with a fiery determination and the Blizo and Moxxie to stunned for words and Angel goes on to tell his tale”

“Lillian took my place at the studio where I work and the love potion poisoning is true she drank a bottle of and with aid of her potions went to take my place.Due to events outside of my control he was in a sour mood.”

“Whenever that happens he takes it out on me hitting me when no people aren’t watching and making me work extra long hours Lillian despite knowing this went anyway. and was heavy drugged with love potion and she couldn’t fight back because she knows that if she did it would only make things worse for me so she had to resist every urge to fight back and take it”

“She thought she would be okay with just a few scrapes,bruises and a bit of withdrawal, maybe even a black eye but he must have really been in a bad mood because he’s never broken anything ever.He's only ever done stuff that could easily be hidden if my hair and makeup was done just right.”

It also didn’t help her that love potion wasn’t the only drug she was exposed to his pheromones. His spit is the main ingredient in the love potions. When he’s not hitting me being his main money maker it makes me his favorite toy and when he wants me I have to give myself to him and no matter how hard I struggle to fight back he always gets his way.”

”When his mouth meets mine his spit the seer taste of it makes me sick to my stomach and when it takes effect I always black out and he free to do what he pleases to me and most times I wake up I have no idea what happened to me but most times I’m tied up and helpless to do anything because if I do then he will rip my soul straight from my body those chains you saw are the only thing that stand between me and my soul being painfully rip from my body is Val and he likes to flaunt the fact he owns me every chance he gets”

“He also doesn't know about me and Lillian because I’m not allowed to date anyone as he far as Val’s concerned Lillian is one of my clients and nothing more but he ever found out we would both be in huge trouble normally I wouldn’t care I would give up everything the fame,the money, my reputation but give the circumstances I can’t or I would do it in a heartbeat”

“Angel stops talking to give himself a chance to catch his breath and the others finally have a chance to talk.Blizo and Millie were furious after all Millie knew some details but after hearing the whole story she was enraged”

“ANGEL! HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON!”

“Moxxie holds Millie back and calms her down Loona does the same with Blizo”

“Blizo cool it getting mad won’t help matters and Angel has a plan but his main focus is Lillian’s wellbeing he doesn't want to do anything until she all healed”

“Millie dear, please calm down. Look you right to be mad but if we can’t go in without a plan and I believe this is something Angel has to do himself and as much you want to help if we do it might make things worse right Angel”

“Yes that’s right I want to fight my own battles and I want Lillian by my side when that happens and Ellie’s right Lillian the top of my list nothing happens until all evidence of Val is vanished from her. To answer your question it been going on a very long time.It wasn’t just until that night I realized that I want to fight.I was used to it as bad as that sounds but seeing her on the floor all weak and helpless I wanted to ensure he could never hurt her ever again”

“Blizo and Millie finally calm start to speck”

“So back at the hospital when you were patching her up she taught you that and I he’s done this countless times because you said,”

“You showed me how to do this after all the times you’ve patched me up and thought I should return the favor”

“ Lillian patched you up more than once”

“Yes he beat me up daily and Lillian taught me all she knows about natural medicine and she’s a very talented potion maker.Lillian always there to tend to them she’s the best”

“That’s so sweet and thanks for us this it can’t have been easy for you”

“Well Angel you have balls I’ll give you that.It takes guts to leave and not look back”

“Well I believe we should really get going we got all answers we needed”

“Yes thanks for having us and here Angel call me since we’re short an employee and you’re in need of a job and you might be a good fit for I.M.P. This is only temporary of course until Lillian back on her paws but who knows if you do good you could join us full time if chose to.I know this is sudden so take a few days to think this over I’m willing to take a chance on you because you seem like you would be good with a gun”

“Blizo hands Angel a business card with his number on it and then they head out and then head out the door and drive off,Leaving Angel and Ellie alone”

“So Ellie that answer all your questions”

“Yes Angel”

“Glad to hear that now if you need me I’ll be in my room I have lots to think about”

“Angel heads to his room and Nugs follows behind him Angel after having a long stress filled day and after finally getting all that off his chest he collapses on his bed and falls asleep Nugs curled up by his feet and in light of this new information she figured out that Val was a overlord and his power was smoke manipulation now lets see what Lillian and Stolas are up too been a while since we checked in on them.”

“After seeing Angel soul chains he had questions and after seeing Angel he realized that Lillian was dating Angel as in Angel Dust the famous movie star and he was clear that he was bound to someone the question is who after all soul chains vary in color depending on who the soul is bound to.So who would have pink as their chain color.”

“Stolas would get answers he sought after because Lillian was waking up and once she woke up to find Stolas sitting in one of the chairs on her side of the room crutches leaning against one of the chairs because he need to talk to her face to face.Lillian voice groggy and eyes only half open because she’s still feeling the effects of the drugs when she see Stolas but he tries to make this quick so she could go back to sleep and hopefully with her still being a little loopy she might give him the answers he wants”

“Stolas what are you doing over here where are the others”

“They went home a while ago.You missed quite a bit. You were asleep for a lot of it.So you’re dating Angel Dust can’t say I saw that coming.”

“So what about is their a point to this I want to go back to sleep”

“Yes and don’t worry I be quick I was wondering I saw something that look a lot like chains on him what’s up with that they seemed to come out of thin air”

“Oh that it’s just a little spell I cast with his approval.With a twirl of his hand he can summon his soul chains at will to help explain that he signed a contract stating that while he’s in the studio Val owns his soul and Val made him the star he’s today.I took place at the studio it’s how I ended up here in the first place I didn’t think I would end up here now is that-zzzzzzz”

“Lillian before she could finish Lillian fell back asleep and Stolas got all the answers he needed.That’s when the Lillian’s doctor walks in with fresh bandages and empty needles for blood work only to find out that her bandages have been changed but he didn’t do it so he figures one of the nurses must have done it and a very good job as well.Well it should be Lillian taught Angel all she knows about healing.The doctor finds Lillian still asleep and Stolas sitting in one of the open chairs”

“Hi Stolas glad to see you getting used to those crutches.So she’s still sleeping well I guess I have to come back at a different time but I do hope she wakes up soon we really that blood work done our head nurse Ellie for some strange reason thinks Lillian here might have some lasting side effects from the love potion.”

“That’s interesting and I’m sure she’ll wake up shortly”

“It's most likely nothing once it’s out of their system it doesn’t affect them anymore but hey does hurt to be too careful and Ellie has a bit of a soft spot for Lillian and Angel for some reason”

“Well they do make a cute couple”

“I guess but now I should get going”

“The doctor exits the room and the empty vial of love potion rolls out from the doctors pocket and is now by Stolas feet. Stolas tires to say something to the doctor but to no avail so Stolas decides to pick up the vial and read over the list of ingredients to see if he can find anything to help him figure out who Val might be when the first thing in it catches his eyes moth spit and it makes up most of the potion”

“Wait doctor you dropped this,okay so if moth spit is in this then Valentino must be a moth demon and an overlord if I had to guess because they make deals with souls in exchange for power or in Angel’s case fame and money but if I had to guess he didn’t know what he was getting into when he made his deal and pink must be Val’s color of choice.So given what Angel does Val must be the overlord of the porn industry.”

”So clearly his spit isn’t normal but what makes it so special that they use it in these potions anyway.Now only one way to find out let's open up this up to out”

“Stolas opens the potion the fumes and they tickle their noses Stolas as we know nothing happens but Lillian as we know it affects her.So when the scent tickles her nose and stirs Lillian from her slumber the smell makes Lillian sick to her stomach and she starts to hurl lucky for her they gave Ellie gave Lillian a bucket while she was sleeping in case something like this happened again because Ellie didn’t want Lillian get all messy again and have to change her sheets and Angel brought those from home.”

“Ellie knew how much scent mattered to Lillian based on what Angel told her.Now the bucket did it’s job no puke on the sheets but she for the rest of her not so much she got it all over her bandages and Angel’s robe she won’t be to happy when she was to have that clean his robe that’s a fact”

“Stolas oblivious to what could possibly be making her sick because he couldn’t smell the fumes of the potion so Stolas hit the button to call the doctor over to see what could be causing this Stolas tries to distract her until the doctor is able to come to her aid but he was freaking out because how was he supposed to district her and who knows how long that doctor will be”

“Bleugh-Bleugh-Bleugh-Bleugh”

“Shit,shit,shit what’s wrong with Lillian she's fine and sleeping just moments prior now she’s puking her guts out I called the doctor but what’s taking him so long.”

“Lillian brecks Stolas thought trail of thought”

“Bleugh-Oh gods what’s that stink I mean Stolas how can not smell that it smells like moth ass in here how can you stand it’s sicking Bleugh-Bleugh-Bleugh-Bleugh”

“Smell what smell”

“Stolas as he looks down at the potion vial in his hands and sees the milky pink fumes coming from the bottle and quickly realizing that the potion was the cause he may not smell the it clearly Lillian could and Stolas quickly corks the potion vial and Stolas starts expressing how sorry he was Lillian normally would’ve found this really sweet but her stomach was in knots and Lillian so wasn’t having it”

“Lillian I’m so so so sorry I had no idea that would happen”

“Stolas it’s really sweet really it is how sorry you are but where is the smell coming from it still lingers not as strong but Val’s stench still lingers and it’s making my stomach churn-muf”

“Stolas points the love potion vial”

“Lillian you just let it out and this may be the culprit you must have a very good sense of smell even rival a hellhounds because I didn’t smell a thing”

“I’m-muf-fine now please just go away.Also where did you get that cursed thing-Bleugh”

“That’s not important and the doctor will be soon so until he does let's talk so you and Angel Dust you’re dating him that must be quite the story.You know I my way around a contract I might be able to find a loophole see if I can help Angel find a way out of his contract with Valentino”

“Lillian taken aback because how did Stolas know about Angel and his contract and as she says this her voice full of panic”

“Ho-ho-how do know about that and please don’t if you in you do it’ll only make things worse I’ll lose Angel”

“So it’s true what I saw those were soul chains Lillian what really happened to you because the doctor said love potion once it’s out of your system it shouldn’t even affect you but yet it does.As to who drugged you is unknown and I have a feeling you know more than you letting on.”

“You’re scared that Val could literary rip Angel soul straight from his body and you could lose him for good that’s understandable but you’re in way over your head because when you took him on alone he left you in bad shape so please tell me”

“I’m not telling you anything and the stuff you did somehow manage to get out of me was because of the drugs and I puked all those up and they’re now little white lumps in my puke so you won’t be getting anymore info out of me not if I can help it”

“Lillian turns on her side to try and sleep.Stolas disgusted by the mental image of Lillian just said it causes him to throw up in his mouth a little Stolas manages to swallow it and say”

“Muf-glup thanks for putting that picture in my head now come on tell me what happened”

“Not my story to tell it’s Angel’s story to tell and he wouldn’t want me telling anyone”

“Stolas quickly realizing that as far Lillian knew she was the only one who knew how grave Angel situation was because she was loopy and her vision was blurred so she didn’t see Angel chains or remember that Angel was the one to change her bandages.Also the fact that Lillian doesn't know that Angel most likely told Blizo and the others by now. Stolas wanted answers as well but Lillian might prove to be more of a challenge.In an effort to get Stolas to drop it she tries to give him the silent treatment in hopes that he might get bored and drop it”

“Look a lot has happened today and I should fill in since you were either sleeping or loopy on painkillers most of the day please so let me tell you”

“Lillian still feeling sick her stomach still in knots and still wanting to keep giving Stolas the silent treatment because she really wasn’t in the mood to talk glares hard at Stolas and lets out a low deep growl”

“Grrrr”

“After that Lillian goes back to ignoring Stolas and turns back onto her side to try and sleep”

“That felt a little targeted and the silent treatment really that’s a bit childish but fine if you don’t talk then fine just listen to what I know so far”

“Lillian pulls the pillow over her ears to tune him out because Stolas clearly couldn’t take a hint that she wanted to be alone and to not to talk about this”

“So from what I know Angel sold his soul to Valentino and I guess it’s a contract that he signed and his soul is now bound to him and this potion vial and the main ingredient is moth spit I just can’t place what’s so special about it just spit after all”

“At the mention of spit Lillian gets the memory of Val’s slimy tongue in her mouth and the very thought made her sick and just before she blows her cookies she throws her pillow at Stolas to get to shut up”

“Bleugh-Bleugh-Bleugh”

“Hey what was that for what caused you to get sick again I made sure the cork on the potion is on nice and tight.Also Angel caused quite the scene earlier and he probably told Blizo and the others about his deal by now I mean when chains appear out of thin air. you kind of have some serious explaining to do so I want to hear your side of this story.”

“What were you thinking taking on a overlord all by yourself with no plan.Look you’re a total badass in battle there's no denying that but overlords have massive amounts of power because of soul deals and the more souls they “own” the more powerful they become.Val must have quite a few souls in his control if he hurt you this badly it’s a miracle you still in one piece”

“Lillian realizing that Stolas wasn’t going to drop this anytime soon so she gives in anything to get Stolas to stop talking so she can finally sleep because after that puking fit she was drained but her stomach was still in knots Lillian would do anything to get Stolas to stop talking at this point and if what Stolas said was true and Blizo and the others know and I guess one more person couldn’t hurt”

“Fine Stolas I tell you but later okay I really don’t feel all that great and really really really I don’t feel like talking and I want to sleep but my stomach is in knots and I really just want it to be quiet but I promise to tell you everything once I feel better okay”

“Stolas grabs his crutches and hobbles his way over to Lillian and he sits down in the chair closest to her bed to get a closer look at Lillian and he see that Lillian whole body was covered in her own vomit and I mean whole body her bandages were soaked and so was Angel’s robe was sopping wet and the tails that weren’t in casts were covered in puke as well her eyes no longer blue but now a milky pink and clouded in fact she looked more like a wet lump of fur.That’s when Ellie walks in I guess they needed her back at the hospital and talk about good timing.Once Ellie makes her way over to Lillian to find her feeling and looking horrid and seeing Stolas holding the love potion vial she got a pretty good idea what happened here and got to work by helping Lillian up slowly and unwrapping her bandages”

“Let's get these off and clean you up. I never should have left that blasted vial with the doctor to run tests. I should've taken it home with me.I was worried something like this would happen again.Only this time it’s way worse you poor thing”

“I’m so sorry her doctor dropped this and I picked it up and uncorked it. I would have never done it if I knew this was going to happen.Honestly I had no idea the smell of it would make her so sick.”

“Stolas hands Ellie the potion vial”

“Thanks I’m just glad to have this back in my possession and I’m not letting anyone one but me have this it’s too dangerous.It’s not your fault you didn’t know any better your majesty”

“Ellie it still smells so bad in here why won’t it go away”

“Let's fix that shall we? I'll open up the window and let some fresh air in here get rid of that scent.”

“Ellie removes the last of Lillian’s wet wrappings and throws them into the trash and opens the window letting cool fresh evening air in.This helps Lillian some as the toxic poison smell of love potion leaves the room and Ellie starts to take notice of the robe and how dirty it is and before Ellie can clean Lillian up and put fresh bandages on her she would have to take Angel’s robe off to do that so good luck you’ll need Lillian won’t that off without a fight but she was feeling tired so that may play in her favor because she may not have the energy to put up of much of a fight”

“Hey Lillian I hate to do this I have to remove that robe in order to clean you up and I have to clean that robe as well”

“No way I’m taking this off it still smell of him and if you wash it his smell will vanish and I like having a little piece of him here it help me miss him less”

“Look Angel misses you as too but I can’t let you wear that it’s dirty and it’s sopping wet and if you keep wearing it you’ll catch a chill and I promise to make sure that Angel wears it to keep his scent but I have to clean it first now come let me take it off so I can clean you up. Please stop fighting me you clearly want to sleep but your stomach hurts too much and I can have something sent over to help with that.Also the more you fight me the longer you’ll have to fight to stay wake so just work with me here”

“Fine-yawn-just do it already-yawn”

“Ellie removes the robe and puts it into a separate bag to take home to be washed and removed the barf bucket off her bed and onto the floor and starts to wipe the vomit off of Lillian’s fur and as Ellie cleans it off it reveals Lillian’s scrapes and bruises not nearly as bad before the scapres are starting to scab over and the bruises are non-existent and show no signs of scaring.”

“That’s promising. I say one more week of wearing these and we can remove them because they’re healing quite nicely and no signs of any lasting damage.Now that is the last of it lets clean these up and the put fresh wrappings then I have take a little of your blood to run for tests on then I will have a special treat sent over to help your stomach”

“Thanks-yawn-you're a peach-yawn”

“Ellie cleans the last of the vomit off of Lillian and stats pulling rubbing alcohol and starts to dress her wounds.Lillian too tried to hear a mention of a blood test and good thing too because Lillian was not a fan of needles”

“This may sting a little”

“Hiss”

“Hey, I told you it would sting”

“Lillian after the initial shock of the sting wears off asks a question”

“Yawn-Ellie is there anything about love potion victims I should know about because the potion smells rancid.Yawn I can't be the only one who can smell it yawn-Surely others people that have been in my situation can smell it to-yawn”

“Lillian eyes well with tears this was clearly troubling Lillian and who could blame her everytime she smelled that potion she got sick from it Ellie seeing this can’t bare to tell Lillian the truth at least not until the she got the labs back she didn’t want to tell Lillian while she was like this so she told Lillian a truth”

“I’m sure it’s just because you have a really good sense of smell so it’s most likely that I’ll just run so tests to be sure can’t be too careful”

“Ellie tried to say this convincingly and it works because Lillian is too tired to pay any mind but given light of new information Angel gave her.Ellie was now able to connect the dots.When Lillian drunk the love potion she was under its spell with the addition of Val’s pheromones and his spit being the main player because his spit made up most of the potion but raw,unfiltered and even more powerful.”

“When it mixed with the potion in Lillian’s system it may have mixed with her DNA to cause her to be affected by it and heightened sense of smell doesn’t help matters.Ellie knew what the results would yield but telling Lillian would be so hard I mean Lillian knew what she was getting into but Lillian never expected her kind yet foolish deed would turn out like this”

“Yawn-I guess but I couldn’t smell it before now I can and the smell it’s sickening I just don’t get it and I really want to know what’s wrong with me.Not just for my sake but Angel’s too after all someone has something very important to Angel.That they shouldn’t have in the first place and Angel wants it back and he needs my help to get it-yawn”

“Ellie after hearing this felt even worse about lying to Lillian because she would do anything for Angel and she even took on an overlord for him but Ellie couldn’t even tell Lillian that her brave act had lasting consequences. would be affected by his smoke as well and if they were to battle the vees Val can’t find out she can be affected by this but it can be used to her advantage Lillian just needs to figure that out.Also Ellie know that Lillian was talking about Val and Angel soul contract but Lillian decided to keep it vague so not to make her think anything of it.Now Ellie finally done cleaning Lillian wounds starts dressing them with clean wrappings.”

“Try not to stress about too much okay just focus on getting better and hopefully these tests will give us some answers but it’s most likely nothing to trouble yourself with such matters and I’m sure whatever Angel is missing can wait until you’re all better.”

“Yawn I guess you-yawn right”

“It’s not like it’s going anywhere after all the person who has this thing most likely plans to keep it around for a while so all you need to do is rest and get better before you try to get it back.This thing must be really important to Angel if we want to get it back for him”

“Yawn-you have no idea Angel’s worth it if we were to get this thing back Angel could finally be free-yawn of him”

“He’s lucky to have you and how your stomach feeling any better. Is the smell gone I wish we could smell it but we can’t so please tell us”

“Yawn-much better-yawn now that the smell is finally go-yawn-ne”

“That’s good to hear and that just about does it now both of you get to bed it’s late and here you might want this back”

“Ellie puts the last of Lillian wrappings on her and picks the pillow Lillian thew at Stolas.Ellie fluffs up the pillow and puts it in her bed”

“Yawn thanks you really seem to get-yawn-me”

“Hey sleepyhead go to sleep you no longer need to stay awake so try to sleep and I’ll arrange for food services to bring you a special treat with breakfast in the morning but I won’t if you don’t go to sleep”

“Ellie you spoil m-zzzzzz”

“Before the final words escape Lillian’s lips she sleeping soundly”

“Good for her getting some sleep now your majesty do you need help getting back to your bed you try and sleep as well after all you need your rest as well”

“Oh goodness no I fine really I need to used to these crutches anyways and please call me Stolas no need to be so formal I’m just a patient here like all the others no need to treat me any different just because of my liege”

“Oh Stolas now I really need to getting home Lillian is always my last and favorite patient don’t tell anyone I said that.Also don’t stay up too late it can be hard though Lillian is so cute and peaceful when she sleeps so she can be fun to watch”

“Yawn-don’t worry I plan to turn in for the night-yawn”

“Stolas makes his over to his bed and settles in and just now notices the flowers on his little bedside table and he tries to find who they’re from but there’s no note attached”

“Yawn-Ellie who are these from did they come with a note because I can’t seem to find one-yawn”

“Oh those an imp with white markings on his face went by the name of Blizo put those there.Also while you were doped up on painkillers he came in and he climb into bed with you to cuddle you you’re pretty lucky to have him for a boyfriend you two make a really cute couple”

“Stolas upon hearing this his whole face turns pink because their relationship is complicated but he found it really sweet that he came to visit him not just Lillian and Blizo brought him flowers.Now Stolas is desperately trying to find the right words to define their relationship.”

“Oh goodness no we aren’t a couple we’re just childhood friends/business partners-yawn.”

“Ellie found that hard to believe because Stolas face told a whole nother story but decided to indulge him”

“So you work for I.M.P funny haven’t seen you in the ads and I always fancied you as a bit of a pacifist and childhood friends so you two must have a rich history”

“Well I’m more of a silent partner so that’s probably why and we don’t have that much of a hist-yawn-ory”

“Fine don’t tell me I need to be getting home anyways”

“Thank yo-zzzz”

“Then with that Stolas is fast asleep and Ellie starts head home with the bag of Angel’s puke stained robe in hand in all this Ellie forgot to take Lillian blood for labs hopefully the doctor can finally get it I need to know what they find in her blood.I may be the narrator but I don’t know everything.It’s morning and Lillian is woken up by the rays of the morning sun.To find breakfast waiting for her as well as a pot of hot ginger tea with cups and honey,lemon,cream,sugar and cookies the works.”

“This must be the surprise Ellie was talking about because this was wicked cool but what made this even bottle was the of bezel juice and Lillian for sure wanted some of that in her tea so Lillian grabs the bottle and eager to open it and taste that sweet sweet honey wine Lillian puts the bottle in her mouth and starts growling aggressively as she tries to get it open”

“Grrr,grrr,come on open let me have the sweet sugary goodness inside of you,grr,grr.So why are you so determined to not let me enjoy you,grrr,grrr,open,grrr,open you blasted thing let me enjoy you,grr”

“Yawn-what’s all that noise about”

“All this noise wakes Stolas up and he turns to see what all the noise is
about and turns to see Lillian going all feral on a bottle of some kind in her mouth”

“Lillian what’s in your mouth you seem eager to open it”

“Lillian,quick to respond, takes the bottle out of her mouth and tries to hide it in her tails but fails because the tip of the bottle sticks out from them. Stolas would tell the nurses to confiscate and they would take and enjoy it themselves because Stolas comes off to Lillian as a grade A snitch.”

“Bottle what bottle there’s no bottle here”

“Stolas not buying this also he sees something sticking out from Lillian’s tails”

“Come on you’re clearly hiding something in your tails now come on show me”

“Fine but you can’t tell anyone I have this and maybe if you open it for me I’ll share some it with you while we talk over tea and I spill some after all I did promise to tell you everything about Angel and I am one to keep my word”

“Stolas, eyeing the tea and treats left out for Lillian and decides to help her after all he couldn’t pass up good food and conversation.Stolas grabs his crutches and walks over to Lillian and settles down beside Lillian and with a flick of his hands a blue aura surrounds the bottle and Stolas brings the bottle now covered in bite marks and spit over so he can open.”

“So what’s in this bottle that you wanted so desperately wanted to get paws on anyway must be really good”

“It’s beelzebub juice and it’s the best it’s and my favorite drink it’s sweet honey wine and the perfect sweeter for my tea you simply must it so what are you waiting open it please”

“Stolas in shock because he was wondering how alcohol got in here that was for sure”

“Wait there’s alcohol in this”

“Yes and it’s the good shit too so you better not tell the nurses or the doctors because they’ll confiscate for themselves to enjoy and I want to enjoy myself I feel the best I felt ever since being admitted here and I want to celebrate please please please let me have this and it feel so nice not to be sleepy or loopy on pain killers also you're just scared you’re a total lightweight and can’t hold liquor because you no match for me”

“Lillian’s mew is a mix of happiness,desperation and a hint of challenge with a slight tease.Lillian’s challenge intrigues Stolas and decides to show Lillian he’s no lightweight and could too could hold his liquor Stolas opens with his talons tears the delicate wapping on the bottle and sinks one of his talons deep into the cork of the bottle and pops the cork in his mouth as sucks the liquid straight off it.Then lifts the lid of the off the teapot and pours the rest of the bottle into the teapot and pours them two cups his voice as he says this Stolas is eager to prove Lillian wrong”

“I assure you I’m no lightweight but I have a feel you’re all talk”

“Lillian so wanting to prove Stolas wrong but also wanting to tease him a little after all he does the cutest thing when he blushes and he put on quite a show and it gave he the perfect opportunity to do so”

“Of Stolas I can back up my words but you put on quite a show just if I didn’t know you like Blizo I say that show was just for me and the way you sucked that cork was something else Me-ow!”

“Stolas whole face turns bright pink as Lillian says this.Now Lillian putting all jokes aside starts sipping her “special” tea and dipping one of the ladyfingers in her tea and taking a big bite”

“Gulp,crunch,Now hope I didn’t catch you too off guard hope you don’t mind a little helpless teasing.Now all jokes aside sit back relax enjoy some tea and treats and I’ll tell you anything you want to know before things weird”

“Stolas letting a slight laugh because Lillian was pretty fun company.I mean she wasn’t Blizo but she was still great.Stolas starts sipping his tea and dunking a cookie in his tea and letting it soak as he asks his question”

“Ha-ha So Lillian Angel’s soul Valentino owns it yes”

“Yes,I wish he didn’t though he’s simply awful to Angel beating the living shit out of him daily not to mention he likes to flaunt the fact he owns Angel every chance he gets it’s sick and the worst part is he does this when it’s just him and Angel alone in his dressing most think they just “talk” my ass Angel nothing but a toy to Val to play with as he wishes.”

“Also don’t get me started on his cigarettes and spit it’s anything but normal. With his demon form being a moth his power being his cigarettes excrete pheromones that are a sex drug and Angel has to deal with it daily you know that pink smoke you see on screen it’s a lot more than just special effects that drug is how he controls him it makes him faint and light headed most times on set he blacks out often tied up leaving all his vulnerable areas exposed.Also don’t get me started on his spit it’s the worst it’s used in those cursed love potions and people use it all the time on Angel and it’s sick”

“It’s bad enough that Val does that to him but others drug him as well and are free to whatever they please to him and against his will and even though he knows when someone puts it in his drink or other means and he just to let them before he met me after all it was his means of escape I mean if your life was a metaphorical hell than you’d want to forget get it even just for a moment.”

“After all Angel, my bitch and I’m the only one who’s going to stick my head in his floofy chest I mean have you seen it every time I just want to bury my face in it’s the power of the floof compels me”

“Lillian,having three cups of “tea” in her system made her more than a little tipsy on the verge of being drunk so Lillian has no control over what comes out of her mouth, Lillian proceeds to pour herself another and takes a big bite of a lady finger that sends shivers down Stolas spine.Stolas also on his third cup and readying another they’re both determined to outdo the other.So Stolas was also quite tipsy and the conversation took quite a turn.”

“So I told you favorite physical trait-hic-about-Angel-hic-hic-hic-what’s your favorite trait about Blizo-hic”

“As Lillian says this she down her cup of tea as she flops down onto Stolas lap in a position where Lillian face is looking up at Stolas and then proceeds to drink straight from the kettle’s spout”

“Hey-hic-save some-hic-bee-hic-hic-bee juice for-hic-me don’t-hic-hog it all-hic-now gib me-hic”

“Stolas takes the kettle from Lillian and downs the rest of the tea now both way past tipsy and are now absolutely wasted!That’s when Angel and Blizo walk in and find Lillian and Stolas cheeks flushed and drunk off their ass half eaten pastries scattered around the tea tray and floor.When Stolas and Lillian take notice of their presence and say”

“Angel-hic-come to mommy my-hic-slutty-hic-little-hic-spider the power of the floof compels me let me bury my face in your floofy chest”

“Oh Blitzy come to daddy I can give you the royal treatment”

“Angel and Blizo looking at each and both thinking oh shit what the hell happened here.Then they look at the empty bottle of bezel juice and had a pretty good idea what happened here and luckily since Lillian and Stolas made such a steady recovery they would be allowed to go home well before they were supposed to but would need lots of follow up check ups to monitor their progress and take Lillian’s blood later they needed it to run tests but that could wait on but as long as Lillian was careful she was free to leave.Stolas also making great progress so Blizo and Angel got a lucky break because they needed to get these two somewhere where they could sober up”

“Looks like you two had way too much to drink come on we need to get you back to where I’m staying”

“Angel-hic-we’re just getting started-hic-hic”

“Yeah get us more bee-hic-bee juice”

“Blizo with a slight tease in his voice”

“Glad you like my gift but you two clearly had way too much bee bee juice so come on let's get you back to Ellie’s place”

“Hic-hic-hic-Blitzy you’re no-hic-fun”

“Angel gathered up all of Lillian’s things her hospital bag and the sheets off the bed and stuff them into the bag and slings the bag over his shoulder then grabs Lillian and she’s not too happy about this development and tires to struggle out of Angel’s grip but Angel holds firm.Blizo does the with Stolas using Stolas crutches as a barrier to stop him from breaking free.”

“Hey! Put us down right now!”

“Not until we get home now stop struggling you’re no breaking free so work with us here”

“Yes now stop struggling and let us carry you”

“Nev-zzzzz”

“Then with that Lillian and Stolas pass out bodies now limply slung over their shoulders.Angel and Blizo carry Lillian and Blizo to the I.M.P van and drive over Ellie’s place and once they arrive Angel puts Lillian into bed and sets down his stuff Blizo drops Stolas on the sofa while Lillian and Stolas sleep that off because they’ll be out for hours and when they do Angel and Blizo have their work cut out for them so let's give them some peace and quiet.”

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“Hello, why don’t we see how Lillian’s doing after all she and Stolas had quite the morning thanks to a little bezel juice they got wasted. Now it’s the middle of the afternoon Stolas is still asleep but Lillian is stirring from slumber and waking up in this strange new place and not seeing Angel. Lillian is frantic and starts to fear the worst. Lillian tries to find the funny thing fear does to you because Lillian even though very hungover body doesn’t register it much.”

“Where am I and more importantly where’s Angel”

“Now as I mentioned prior this causes Lillian to panic and assume the worst in this case the worst being Lillian thinking she was kidnapped by the veeps because they found out about her and Angel. Lillian knew she would have to find Angel and then find a means of escape. Lillian gets up out of bed only to fall flat on her face and onto the floor”

“Owie!, I need to find Angel fast before Val and his friends show up please please please let him be okay. I just can’t stand it if I have to watch his soul get painfully pulled from his body. I just can’t stand to lose him. He's my guardian angel. I have to find him NOW!”

“Lillian tries to stand up again but the same thing happens and Lillian’s eyes well with tears because she had no idea what was wrong with her and it hurt that she couldn’t even stand up and walk on her own two paws but she couldn’t give up and it took all her energy she managed to crawl to the living room and finds Angel talking to Blizo. Lillian was relieved to see Angel was okay for now but our poor sweet little kitten wasn’t thinking straight voice was full of relief and panic both at the same time Lillian panted and tried to speak between her breaths”

“Ow!,Angel-pant-I-pant-so so so-pant-glad your okay-pant-I was worried that Val had-pant-you in his-pant-clutches now come on we-pant-have have to get out before they-pant-noticed we’re gone we need to leave-pant-pant-now”

“Huff-I was so scared I would have to watch him slowly and painfully pull your soul from-huff-your body I’m just glad you're safe my Angel come on we need to get out while we still can-huff”

“Angel tries to calm Lillian down by petting her and holding her close because she was scared and took more than a few tumbles because her bandages were loose and the lack of booze in her system affected her judgment”

“Hey easy there we’re staying at Ellie’s house and the vee’s are nowhere in sight I promise”

“This proves to be useless because Lillian is still scared out of her mind and Angel might have to try something else he knew just the thing but he did want to do it with Blizo here because it was kind of weird but if Angel couldn’t calm Lillian down he would have to do it”

“Angel as much as I love this we need to leave we in clearly in their inner sanctum how are you so calm about this I can’t bear the thought of losing you it hurts too much”

“Don’t worry I’m not going anyway not if I can help it now take a deep breath and let me clean you up you took some tumbles”

“Angel started to lick Lillian’s forehead like a mother cat cleaning her kits and this calms Lillian down eminently and lures her into a peaceful sleep and soft purrs admit from her Lillian’s face buried in his fluffy tits. Angel keeps grooming her despite the weird looks he’s getting from Blizo whose jaw is on the floor upon seeing this.”

“Purr-purr-purr-zzzzz”

“Lick-glad to-lick-sleeping and I know how much-lick-lick-you like being groomed it always seemed to calm you down when all else fails-lick.Now let's get you somewhere more comfortable after all you-lick-might not feel all that great once you wake up. Just not now I just want to stay like this for a little while.”

“Angel stops grooming Lillian and not wanting to wake her settles down on the floor since Stolas was taking up the whole couch. Once Angel is settled down Blizo finally finds his voice and asks Angel about what he just witnessed.”

“So that licking thing what’s up with that”

“Angel's face turns a pale pink with embarrassment”

“What you just you must think I’m weird for saying this but she likes to be groomed like her mother did to her when she was a kit and when she stresses it always calms her down”

“So she likes it when you do that”

“Very much it’s one of the things she loves, it's part of her animal insects like her cute little purrs, and meows that slip out sometimes.”

“Angel starts scratching Lillian behind the ears and on the chin and a soft purr comes out”

“Purr”

“Yeah you like it when do that don’t you, my sweet little kitten”

“Purr, Purr”

“Blizo had some questions about what he just witnessed during Lillian’s panic he wanted to find out what Angel's plan was after all it would take quite a bit of planning it was one thing but three was something else after all the vee alone were weak but together they a force to be wrecked with.”

“So Angel who is the Vee’s Lillian seemed scared of them just now”

“Well there are overlords that work together. You Val as you know are king of the porn franchise then you have Vox king of his technological empire lastly you have Velvette queen of her fashion empire. I have a plan, don't you worry I plan to challenge them to a 3v3 battle with the aid of Lillian and one other person.”

“I just need to decide on the terms I know my soul will be on the line because I’m his star and make him the most money so I need something really good if they’re even to consider my offer and if possible I would want it to be televised so we can have witnesses and they would look really bad if they didn’t accept it”

“At the sound of this Blizo if he was drinking something he would’ve done a spit take because taking on one overlord was hard enough because they can be quite powerful but Angel wanted to take on three that was three times the power but if you’re asking me more like two and a half because Velvet isn’t all that powerful I mean she could ruin your reputation with a tap of her phone but compared to Vox’s mind control and Val’s smoke control she’s would be pretty useless in battle. Now back to Blizo and Angel”

“You want to take on overlords in a battle and one of them holds your soul damn I knew I saw something special in you because what you want to do takes balls and you have all sorts of good choices for a third fighter so who’s it going be”

“Thanks but I still have a long to do and I am not sure who will be my third pick but Lillian comes first until she’s better. I can at least plan before we do any fighting. Now I should be getting Lillian to our room so she sleeps in a proper bed”

“Angel starts to get up and make his way to his room taking Lillian with him but Blizo stops him and says”

“Angel, how was Lillian different from all the others you met? How do you know she isn’t using you or likes you for you”

“As you can tell as he asks this you can tell this isn’t just about Lillian it’s about Blizo and his mixed feelings toward Stolas. Luckily Angel can kind of relate to how Blizo feels”

“Blizo, take it from someone who used to feel like a living doll. I thought all I would ever be good for was being used for someone’s pleasure until Lillian came along. The way you can tell if someone wants you all of you and not just your body is they tend to make an effort to know you the real you, scars and all. After all, actions speak louder than words”

“Like how she was so careful when dressing my wounds after a rough day at the studio. She would never hesitate to rush to my defense or how she would always talk to me for hours while she patched me up to distract me from the pain.”

“It’s not just that but all the little things she does that puts a smile on my face. That’s how you know they're keeping worth around now. I should seriously get Lillian to bed. She's going to feel like shit when she wakes up and I want to get her comfortable.”

“Angel leaves with Lillian in hand and takes her to their room. Leaving Blizo alone with Stolas and given what Angel said about Lillian it got Blizo to think about all the little things Stolas did for him. Like calling him to ask how his day was or how he took the time to like his posts. Then this was the biggest one of all but Stolas has been giving Blizo ways out of their full moon arrangement”

“Blizo thought of nothing like this at the time but now he’s wondering if Stolas did those things because he cared. Blizo wasn’t sure what to think. I mean how could a prince care for an Imp like him? Of course, if Stolas did care. Blizo's feelings toward Stolas may be complicated. However deep down underneath all his self-hatred he secretly cared for the Stolas.”

“He didn’t feel worthy of his love because he felt like if he got too close to people he’d end up ruining them. However, seeing Stolas sleeping so peacefully he just wanted to take care of him once he wakes goodness knows Stolas needs someone to take care of him to help him through his hangover. Now let's see how they are doing shall we but first let's set the scene Blizo is talking to himself and watching over Stolas is still fast asleep hooting softly”

“Hoot, hoot, hoot”

“I have to admit that’s pretty cute how he hoots in his sleep. He looks so peaceful.”

“Just then Stolas stirs from his slumber hungover and wishing was still sleeping. Stolas slowly opens his eyes and sees Blizo”

“Hey sleepyhead, I was wondering when you woke up. How are you feeling Stolas? Glad to see Lillian got my gift of bezel juice rather shocked she shared it she’s very stingy with that stuff it’s her favorite drink after all”

“Upon hearing bezel juice it’s his trigger word and Stolas starts to hurl all over the living room rug because he couldn’t hold it in any longer. Blizo slowly makes his way over to Stolas to help him. Stolas seeing the mess he made and feeling super guilty tries to stand up to clean up the mess but his body won’t let him”

“Blugh-Blugh-Blugh-Blizo I’m so so so sorry for the mess let me help you clean this up. Thump- why can’t I move, why is my whole body hurt so much and why is this room spinning.”

“Hey, it’s fine I’ll clean just this up and stay put you’re not going anywhere for a while so get comfy. Now let me take care of you after you drank some strong liquor in you so you’ll feel pretty shitty for a while”

“Stolas, not wanting to be a burden, tries to talk Blizo out of doing this after and just to take him back to the palace but fails because Blizo is intent on doing this.”

“Blizo, that's not needed. I've been through way worse. I’ll just ride this out back at the palace. I’m sure you have better things to do than take care of me because I drank too much”

“It’s not that big of a deal and maybe I want to. I mean you let me use your fancy book to do my job. The least I can do is take care of you also the fact you can barely get up off that couch so you won’t be going anywhere. Now I should clean this up can I get anything”

“No that won’t be needed I don’t want to be a burden I’ll just sleep this off”

“Hey you could never be that but are sure I can’t get you anything at all it’s not that big of a deal really”

“You mean that well I’m kind of cold a blanket might be nice if that’s too much troub-Blugh-Blugh-Blugh”

“Before Stolas could finish his sentence he puked again and Blizo made a mental note to grab a few other things one of them being a bucket”

“Easy there just let it out I’ll go get that blanket and try to sleep. I’ll get to work cleaning all this up”

“Blizo went to the kitchen to get some paper towels to clean up Stolas vomit and blanket and a few other things to make a little hungover kit. It's sweet. Now that Blizo is back Stolas is still awake, unable to sleep due to the fact his stomach is in knots. Blizo puts the blanket on Stolas and then starts to clean up the vomit.”

“So that feel make you feel any better”

“Stolas being overly dramatic as he says this”

“Blizo am I dying because it feels like I’m dying”

“No it just feels like it, you’ll be fine being hungover can be a total bitch but you’ll live even if it doesn't feel like it at the moment”

“Blizo my stomach hurts”

“Look Stolas if you to puke just do it’ll do you no good holding it in now just try to aim for the bucket beside you okay”

“I can’t as much as I want to it won’t my stomach’s churning so much I swear it could be making its butter”

“Blizo cleaned up the last of the vomit and put the pile of puke-soaked paper towels in the trash. Blizo had an idea to help take Stolas mind off of how bad he felt.Blizo grabbed the remote for the TV and climbed onto the couch lifting Stolas head and putting it in his lap. Stolas is quite shocked by this.”

“Blizo what are doing”

“Though I try to distract you from how bad you're feeling and nothing better than watch trashy TV and don’t worry I’ll keep the volume low. Hope you don’t mind that I’m so close but I thought you might want me to rub your head might help ease that headache of yours only if you want to of course or I could give you some meds for it but you might not be able to keep them down so it’s your call”

“A head rub sounds ni-zzz”

“Before Stolas could finish his sentence he fell asleep and small little hoots escaped his mouth. Blizo was not sure what caused him to fall back asleep; maybe Stolas, his head in Blizo's lap, gave him a nice sense of security and warmth that helped ease him into slumber. Blizo looking at Stolas sleeping so peacefully starts stroking his feathers on the top of Stolas's head and with his free hand turns on the TV and starts flipping through the channels until he finds something he likes and sets the remote down”

“Ho-ho-hoot”

“Holy shit Stolas your feathers are so soft-zzzz”

“Then with that Blizo falls asleep head resting softly on top of Stolas. Now it’s been a while since we checked on Lillian and Angel what are they up to Angel wasn’t being honest with Blizo earlier he had an idea for their third fighter but he wasn’t sure if he could trust him after all that Lillian told Angel about him Asmodus seemed like he would be a good fit from what Angel was told he believed in consent and very anti-love potion but how could Angel believe that Asmodus stood by these morals or was he all talk and nothing more.”

“He knew Lillian wouldn’t lie to him but can you blame Angel after all Val promised him these things and we know how that turned out. So Angel was right to have his doubts. Now Angel puts Lillian in bed and Nugs walks over wanting his dad to give him some love but Angel is battling his thoughts over whether or not to tell Asmodus about his plan. If Angel did, how would he do it so doesn’t notice Nugs? Let's see if I can convince him Angel is sitting down in the corner of the room”

“Should I tell him I mean he might want to join my cause but he’s the deadly sin of lust he’s got better things to do than help me out of my mess. Also, how can I be sure that he’s different and that what I’ve been told is true and not just talk?”

“I mean I was promised these very things but as soon as I signed my name on that contract Val revealed his true nature and I’m just someone who makes him money and plays with him when he’s bored. Is Asmodus different?”

“I just don’t know but I want to believe he’s who he says he is I just don’t know it’s so frustrating he would make a great third fighter and my situation might pique his interest but I would have to go down there and I’m not sure I’m ready to meet someone so powerful”

“Angel finally takes a moment to breathe now’s my chance. Let's see if I can convince him, shall we at least tell Ozzie after all I have an idea that Angel might like and he wouldn’t even have to leave the house if he didn’t want to.”

“Hello Angel it’s me your inner voice you’re right to have your doubts but sometimes you just have to think of this as a test like brewing a fire protection potion and walking through hellfire and trusting that you brewed it properly and even though you’re scared that you’ll get burned you have to walk through knowing you won’t. It all starts with the first step.”

“You must trust that Asmodeus is nothing like Val and his beliefs and morals are different from Val’s. Look you have very good reasons not to trust him given how Valentino treats you and used to make you believe that without him you were nothing and he made someone but would Lillian ever lead you astray.”

“I guess not but still he might not even hear me out. I made my bed and I have to lie in it kind of thing you know. He must better things to do than help me after all this isn’t his fight so why should he care about what happens in a ring he’s not even in charge of”

“It doesn’t hurt to try and if you plead a good enough case it might just catch his eye after all this is right up his alley and you don’t even have to meet him in person if you don’t want to”

“How I’m supposed to tell him if I see and talk to him also I have no plan I can’t go in with nothing I would hate to waste his time it must be quite precious”

“You could write him a detailed letter explaining your situation and include some pictures of you and Lillian as well. I have a good feeling that he might understand how you feel and your relationship with Lillian and the secrecy behind it. He has a similar experience so he might be someone you’re able to relate to. Also, include one with your soul chains best to have a lot of visuals to help him understand your situation better.”

“That could work but I still have no idea what the terms of battle should be Val won’t just let me go easily and the terms have to be good on my part for them to even consider it and I know what I want back my soul but that won’t stop Val from finding some new star and playing them as he did me I want to stop that from ever happening again no one should have to experience what I went through no one deserves that”

“Well if you are serious about this why not challenge his title of overlord.I believe you would make a great one and I bet Lillian would agree”

“In case you’ve forgotten overlords in order to gain power though soul dealing excuse me but in case you’ve forgotten I don’t want to have anyone under my control I don’t want anyone to ever feel like the way Val made me so no thank you.”

“That’s why you would make such a good one. You understand from personal experience how much it sucks to be chained to someone.To feel like you can’t break free. How you should just give in and try to make the best of it because if you fight back it will only make things worse for you.You could give hope that all isn’t lost.”

“I’ve never thought of it that way and if I were to take his place he couldn’t trick people into signing their souls over to him and I guess I could come off as relatable”

“Excaulty,Now you’re forgetting that soul dealing is only part of it reputation plays a huge part as well and who says you have to have souls under your belt to be a good overlord also if your challenge gets enough buzz then people will start talking about the total badass who had the balls to challenge an overlord to win back his soul and challenge Val’s overlord status people will want you to take his place.”

“You really think that could happen. I mean that would be epic but I really shouldn’t get my hopes up. Honestly I just want to be free of him and to be open about how I feel about Lillian without the fear of my soul being ripped from my body or losing Lillian.”

“That way we wouldn’t have to keep our relationship secret anymore. That would be a dream come true.I want all of the seven rings of hell to know I love her. It's been so hard to keep our love a secret.”

“Of course Angel if play your cards right and you could attract a lot of the media and I know you’re worried about them not accepting your challenge have it done on live TV and make them look bad if they were to reject it”

“True that the thing the Vee’s value most is their reputation and they would look pretty weak if they were to reject my challenge on live TV for all the rings to see. Val has a quick temper and we can work so that we can get so mad that in his rage he blindly accepts my offer and I can’t wait to tell him off and I do hope Lillian will help me after she comes back to 100% of course.”

“I’m sure Lillian will love to help you and how you put her needs first is so sweet and don’t stress too much if Asmodus won’t help you his loss.You have lots of other choices like Cherri bomb your best friend she would to love to help you whip his skinny moth flat ass into the ground and I’m sure Blizo and the others at I.M.P would love to help aid you in your cause.”

“You make some valid points, thanks for the help now if we were to do this here’s how it will go Lillian and I would go down to the studio just her and I to challenge them if Asmodus does choose to help us.I want to keep his identity a secret to build up hype and what better way to do that then a mystery third member.”

“That’s pretty clever Angel, you put a lot of thought into this plan and it’s very well thought out.”

“Thanks it’s nothing really,Now the day of the fight the mystery of who the third person is revealed and everyone's mouth would be on the floor and Val’s face will be priceless Asmodus is like his idol and to find out he’s on our side he would be rendered speechless.Now I really should really get to work I’m simply bursting full of ideas now”

“Glad to hear it I’ll leave you to it now”

“Hell yeah! I did it I gave Angel the push he needed and he didn’t catch on to my presence.I call that a win in my book now Angel was so deep in thought when he gets up to write the letter he accidentally steps on Nugs tail and Nugs lets a loud oink and the noise is so loud it wakes Lillian up.
Lillian who now awake and just now feeling her hangover and lets out a huge groan and Angel starts expressing how sorry he’s toward Nug’s by talking in a baby voice and apologizing profusely”

“OINK!”

“Oh Nuggies baby I’m so so so sorry I didn’t see you there oh I stepped on your widdle tail are you okay”

“Angel starts petting Nugs happy finally be getting some affection from his dad lets out a satisfied oink and decides to forgive him this time I mean what took him so he been trying to get Angel to notice him for the past hour”

“Oink”

“Good glad you forgive me”

“UNG! Angel I love you as hellfire burns bright but do you have to be so loud my head is pounding and you’re not helping”

“Hey Nugs sounds like your mommy awake let's check on her her shall we”

“Nug’s lets out a series oinks with a mix of confusion and joy because in his attempts to get Angel to notice him he didn’t notice that Lillian was home why was she here and not in that big room with all the weird smells but she was here now and that’s all that mattered.”

“Oink!?,Oink,Oink,Oink”

“Yes,I’m happy she’s here too but she had a little too much tea and needs quiet”

“Tea was Lillian’s trigger word and upon hearing it she hurls into the bucket Angel put beside her bed.Angel with Nugs in hand and rush over to Lillian and start to comfort her.Angel now at Lillian bedside and Nugs jumps out of his arms and curls up by her feet”

“Baugh-Baugh-Baugh-Beugh”

“Hey easy you so did you save any belzel juice for me I mean you have been talking about how good it tastes and you’ve been partially begging me to try it”

“Angel says this with a slight tease in his voice and Lillian starts to hurl again and that’s when Angel realizes that he made a big mistake because he should have known better that the last thing she wanted to think about was booze.Angel starts expressing how sorry he is”

“Baugh-Baugh-Baugh-Baugh”

“Lillian I’m so so so sorry are you okay this is all my fault I should’ve keep my big mouth shut”

“Angel wipes the vomit from Lillian’s chin and Lillian finally stops puking finally able to speak says”

“Angel could you please be quiet my head is killing me look it’s really sweet what you’re trying to do but I really not in the mood and I can’t even fall back asleep because everything hurts I swear I’ve never felt this sore and stiff in all my afterlife”

“Angel lowers his voice and pulls back the sheets to get a better look at Lillian and at this turn of events Lillian is mad because it was warm under there and now she was cold”

“Hey!-muf-not cool Angel put that back this room cold gib me my blackie”

“Later you a bit of a mess right now I have to clean you up”

“No sleepy want cuddles gib me”

“Later I promise now what are we looking at here”

“Angel gets a good look at Lillian and overall she wasn’t that bad the only thing that had to be done was to remove her bandages that were already coming off and hanging on for dear life from her little freak out eariler.Angel figured as long as Lillian promised not to pick at her scabs he could keep them off it might also help her feel less stiff and sore if she could move around more freely and it would make Lillian feel more comfortable.Angel slowly starts to prop Lillian up and remove her bandages”

“Okay I’m just going to sit you up nice and easy can’t have you getting sick and puking again. Now let’s see what we can do about removing those nasty bandages off you and let me see your pretty pretty fur”

“Angel put me back down and let me sleep it taking so much energy to sit up and I really don’t want to have to go through this whole process yet again I just want you to hold me close and massage my head and stomach”

“Now once I get these bandages off of you. I will and as long as you promise not to scratch or pick at your scabs then the bandages can stay off. How that sound does that sound nice my sweet little kitten”

“ I promise and I love to have these off of me”

“Even though Lillian was feeling like garbage the very thought of getting those itchy bandages off brings a slight smile to Lillian’s face.Then Angel start carefully cutting off Lillian bandages because there was no point in unwrapping they were too loose so cutting them was the best option.Also it would be way faster because Lillian whenever felt sick or down right shitty in general.She was super cuddly and touch needy but Angel won’t admit that part out at least not out loud anyways”

Snip,snip,snip

“Then with that Angel successfully and carefully removed all the bandages from Lillian revealing her luxurious black and white fur her scratches slowly scabbing over and other than the tails four and five were in casts and the fact that Val smoke and spit can affect her it’s almost like he never laid her his hands on her the damages were slowly healing”

“That should be the last of the bandages how you feeling now”

“Better now kitty sleepy gib me cuddles please need warm floof on my face”

“Lillian eyeing Angel fluffy chest arms outstretched wanting cuddles and nothing more than to bury her face in Angel floof and sleep.Angel all done can finally give Lillian some much needed cuddles so Angel climbs into bed and snuggles in close to Lillian and pulls the sheets up close so they are nice and warm.Then Lillian proceeds bury her face buried deep in Angel’s chest embracing his warm and the soothing sound of his heartbeat”

“You feeling any better now Lillian my precious little flower”

“Muff-no talky want the quiet warm of floof”

“Okay my sweet kitten I’ll be quiet and here this should help you sleep and by morning you hopefully feel tons better.I can’t wait to you all about my plan you’ll love it”

“Angel gently strokes the top of Lillian’s head and scratches her behind her ears and soft purrs admit from Lillian as she drifts off to sleep her head on his chest and he could hear the sound of her heart beating after all with all her bandages off Lillian soft fur was no longer blocked off and Angel could finally feel her fur once again and Angel seeing her sleeping so peacefully his hands slowly move from Lillian’s head down to her spine careful not wanting to wake Lillian up or cause her scabs to bleed.”

“Purr-purr-purr”

“You like it when I do that don’t you now that you have those bandages off you some pets head stitches are nice are and all but some pets on your spine would you like that I promise to be gentle and I know how much you like it when I do that”

“Loud purrs come from Lillian and some gentle head butts as she nuzzles deeper into Angel’s chest”

“Purr,Purr,Purr”

“I’ll take that as a yes and easy that a sensitive area if you want pets I’ll give you some pets”

“Angel starts begins to gently pet Lillian his hand following the gentle bumps along her spine and starts talking to Lillian”

“I missed holding you in my arms like this. I know I did this in the hospital as well but it’s nice here just the two of us and no one else.”

“Nugs offended by this let out an oink as if he was saying hey what about me what I am bacon bits to you.To try and get some Angel affection because Lillian was getting all the love and he so wouldn’t stand for it.Nugs walked over to Angel and placed himself firmly between Angel and Lillian and lets out a defiant oink as if to say give me love Lillian isn’t the only one who likes pets now give show me some of that love”

“Oink!”

“Nugs you want pets too you jealous that Lillian getting all the love here let's fix that then wouldn’t want you to feel left out would we Nug’s who the cutest little pig in all the seven rings of hell you are oh yes you are”

“Angel pivots his focus off of Lillian and begins to shower Nugs with love.Given these busy past few days with Lillian poor Nug’s must have been feeling neglected not Angel’s fault he was just super worried about Lillian now that she safe and well on the road to recovery he wanted to shower them both will all the love in the world.Now finally getting some well needed and deserved attention starts oinking happily”

“Oink!,Oink!,Oink!”

“Yes that’s right you are and I’m so so so sorry I want both special someones in my life to feel loved-yawn would you look at it’s bedtime today has flown by hasn’t it-yawn well time to call it a-yawn-night-zzzzz”

“Would you look at that Angel sleeping taking care of Lillian must have worn him out.Now Fat nuggets is wide awake and he noticed a weird scent coming from Lillian her usual scent was still their fresh cotton with her favorite lavender shampoo with acidic tones those were new but that wasn’t the thing he smelling this scent was a milk like scent and the he had strong urge to stay by her side and protect her.Nugs was also curious to why Angel smells the same why didn’t he have this milk scent as well it was weird.Why don’t we see what our cute little friend take on this because I really want to know what’s up with Lillian”

“What’s that weird milk smell coming from Lillian that’s what he calls my dad calls her.He thinks she’s my mommy but she will never be that.Why do I want to stay by her side and protect her.All my feelings of jealousy toward her have simply vanished.It’s just frustrating that my daddy spends most of his time with her and sometimes forgets about me.As much as she makes him happy and I want him to be happy it’s just am I not enough for him.”

“I just don’t see what’s so special about her I mean he’s had friends over before but they’re always gone by morning while she was the only one who stuck around what does he see in her.Whatever feelings I have for Lillian I must put them aside she’s clearly not going anyway and she makes my dad happy and it’s hard to hate her with that warm welcoming milk scent.”

“Now I guess I should keep her company because the need to stay by her side and protect her overpowers my dislike for her and I should keep her happy because my daddy hates seeing her sad.While I’m sleepy lets go to-zzzz”

“Nug’s burrows under the sheets and snuggles into Lillian arms and falls asleep Also holy f*ck please mind my language but milk scent that could only mean holy shit Lillian pregnant and the kits have to be Angel’s but how can this be sinners can’t kids the natural way so how the f*ck again so sorry but how did this happen.”

“As great as this news couldn’t have come at a worse time if Lillian is carrying Angel’s kit or possible kits she can’t battle the Vee’s even though Lillian being so stubborn at times will push herself too hard and that’s the last thing she should be doing she needs to take easy for her sake and her unborn kit or kits.I hate to do this but I need a moment to process this new information

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“Okay, I can’t believe I’m telling yet another story. I mean I’m still recovering from the bombshell that dropped. I still can’t believe that Lillian might be carrying Angel’s kit/s and just how did that happen I mean sinners can’t procreate so excuse me but are certain that Angel’s the dad I find it very hard to believe because how in the blazing hells did this happen Angel’s sperm is deader than he is. Sorry I know you want to find out what Angel but mainly Lillian but I need answers so I’m calling H.C because we have an oracle who can see the future and is a very renowned doctor so I’m getting answers”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Hello this is Madam Majestic renowned doctor and oracle how can I help you today”

“Hey Madam M I was wondering if you were busy because I’m having a hard time believing something and I could use your knowledge of this matter”

“Oh Nicole, it's so good to hear from the ages. I always have time for you and everyone here loves your reports and Lillian and Angel are the cutest couple.”

“Funny thing about Lillian may or may not be pregnant and Angel might be the father but that’s impossible right? Angel’s a sinner and his sperm died with him so how the fu*k can he be the dad”

“First of all language! Lillian’s hellborn and it’s very rare given most hellborn demons kind of envy sinners. So not many choose to date one but sometimes hellborn can reactivate their reproductive system sometimes resulting in pregnancy.”
“So Lillian could very much bear his kid. People are going to lose it so many of us have been fantasizing about what our kids would look like and we’re all looking forward to your next report we’ll be on the edges of our seats and I hope all the answers we seek in it”

“Thanks this was quite enlightening now I really should get going and don’t worry I’m working on it right away”

Beep

“Okay, okay calm down sinners can get people pregnant but it’s very very very rare there's still a chance that it’s nothing but milk scent is pretty hard to argue with. I just need to keep her watch for the signs because if she is carrying his kids then it could have come at a worse time.Now I've kept you waiting long enough now no more boring work stuff now why do we see what Angel is up to.”

“It’s now morning around seven and Angel is waking up while Lillian is still sleeping. Angel had a letter to write and deliver personally to Asmodus because Angel wanted to make sure he got it so he wanted to get to work. Also, even though he hated to wake Lillian who looked so peaceful in her slumber, Angel couldn’t wait to tell Lillian his plan so he tried to wake Lillian up.”

“I wish Angel could hear me because I don’t think that is a very good idea to do because if she is prego than she will super moody and her feelings will be all over the place.So far this proves nothing but I’m keeping my eye on her”

“Yawn why would at that it’s morning and hey sleepyhead wakie wakie come on time to wake up and face the day and I have something I really want to tell you and I really think you might like it but you have to be awake in order of me to do that”

“Now Angel tries to gently nudge Lillian awake only to be greeted by a low growl.So far this proves nothing but I’m keeping my eye on her.As Lillian says this in a whiney tone of voice eyes only half open as she begrudgingly lifts her head heavy with sleep out of the warm of Angel’s chest to check the time and see’s it’s seven in the morning and not in a talking mood turns on her side and to try and ignore Angel so she can go back to sleep”

“Grrr,Angel it’s too early give me five more minutes I’m ready to get up yet so go back to sleep”

“Hey! that was uncalled for. I thought you liked our morning chats. You feel okay, you're not sick are you. Don’t worry I can take a hint I’ll let you sleep I’m just kind of excited to this but it can wait until we’re both ready to talk my love”

“As Angel says his words mixed with worry and hurt because this wasn’t like Lillian she was usually up before he was but thought nothing of it after all she may be feeling slightly better but could still be feeling a bit hungover so he dropped it and kisses Lillian on the forehead and as fast as Lillian woke up she was back sleep and Angel starts to get ready but is rather shocked by how fast she fell back asleep I mean even for Lillian it was shocking how fast she fell back asleep.Okay this doesn't prove anything I mean Lillian may be extra sleepy and moody but this proves nothing I still need more.”

“Zzzzz”

“Kiss-Damn that was fast even for you kitten you must be really tired well I should leave you to sleep I have some things I need to do anyways.Lillian is most likely fine but just in case let me try something before I start getting ready”

“Angel puts his hand on Lillian’s forehead to feel for fever but she doesn’t feel one and that brings Angel at ease because Lillian wasn’t sick and that was a huge weight off his shoulders.”

“Good, no fever so you’re not sick so that’s a huge weight off my shoulders.Now I should start getting ready today because I have a lot of work to do and I’m crazy nervous kind of wish you were coming with me but this is something I must do alone.”

“You know I’m putting a lot of trust in you. I mean even more than usual that Asmodus is nothing like Val.It still doesn’t help my nerves.Also the fact that he is probably really big and powerful.”

“Lillian starts nuzzling Angel hand and lets out a purr serious to give Angel a much needed vote of confidence because Angel could sure use one and I have a feeling that when they first meet it will very memorable”

“Purr,purr,purr”

“Thanks for the vote of confidence,kitten.I guess I was kind of spiraling earlier.”

“Purr”

“I’ll take that as yes now I seriously have to get ready so I’ll have let you sleep kitten”

“Angel takes his hand off of Lillian’s forehead and grabs his clothes and heads to the bathroom to shower and freshen up.Angel now out of the shower and now in his room.Now fresh and clean Angel picks up some paper and a pen and starts to write his letter.”

Dear Asmodus,

I need your help with something I don’t know why I’m doing. You must have been doing things to help a sinner like me. After all, I got myself into a bit of a mess. I sold my soul to someone who treats me like a living doll. I met someone special who made me feel like I could be more than just someone's toy. We can’t let anyone know about us because she would lose me because I don’t care about my reputation or the money. I would give it all up in a heartbeat for her but as long as I’m bound to Valentino he can rip my soul right from my body.

I can’t have that happen. I can't bear the thought of losing Lillian. Knowing Val, if found out about us he would make my sweet little kitten watch as he slowly rips my soul from my body and I can’t stand it. Also for some reason, I feel like you can relate to me and even though I want to let everyone know how I feel about her I can’t and it’s maddening.

It’s kind of why I’m telling you this because I have a plan to get it back and I need your help. I plan to battle the Vees and win it back in an epic battle. I get you have lots on your plate with you being the sin of Lust and all but it would really mean a lot to me if you would at least hear me out. My plan is a really good one I promise.

Also from what I’ve heard about you, you believe in consent and how love can’t be forced and are very anti-love potion and you embody everything he isn’t. Pardon me asking this but is it true because Val promised me these things but with a single pen stroke his true nature was revealed and I couldn’t do anything because he “owned” me. So I kind of worried that might happen again but with someone even more powerful. If you want to help me that’s great but if not I get it. I chose to sign my soul over to him so I made my bed and now I have to lie in it.

Now you're just my first choice so if you can’t or don’t want to that’s fine I have other options. I just thought you might be interested in it because of what you stand for. Now if you’re interested in helping me and discussing this in further detail I’ll come to you. If not I just want you to do this one thing burn this letter.

So no one else can find it and please tell no one I’m kind of hiding from Val and I can’t have him finding me or anyone else finding out and telling him because I’m not going back to the studio until I’m ready to face him.

Enclosed in this letter are some pictures to help you get a better understanding of what you’re dealing with. Also, I would like the pictures back if possible but if not you have to burn them as well we can risk anyone else seeing them.

Signed a person in need, Anthony
(More commonly known as Angel Dust)

P.S I prefer to go by Angel

“Then with that Angel finally finishes his letter to Asmodus and starts look for a nice box big enough to fit his letter and a few of his favorite pictures of him and Lillian and a few special magic touched holo pics that would hopefully catch Asmodus eye.Angel how talking to himself”

“Now we are done, should I have included my life name. That was the best idea.The only person I’ve told my real name to was Lillian.I mean it's a huge risk but if I want him to help me then I have to tell him everything.I just hope I’m not making a mistake in telling him all this.”

“Lillian’s friends are different because she knows them and trusts them. Also, given what happened in the hospital room I had no choice but to tell them.This however is a total stranger who’s the head of a whole ring and I’m choosing to tell him all this it’s nerve racking but I have to take the leap”

“However Val is most likely looking for me. I mean it’s been six days so he’s most likely started to look for me and I very much can’t walk into the heart of the lust ring without some kind disguise because I will be recognised for sure.Now what to do what to do”

“That’s when it clicked for Angel he could dawn his human disguise that Lillian help him tap into and he can change into Anthony at will and other than Lillian no one knows he can do this and it would be perfect.After all why shouldn’t he be able to I mean Angel and Anthony are the same person after all but he never use had to use it until now.”

“Angel would just have to be careful because any strong emotion, especially stress can revert him back to his demon form.The same case if he were to get hurt.So Angel had to be extra careful not to blow his cover or who knows what will happen. Angel tries to remember how to transform into Anthony because it’s been a while.”

“Oh! I know now lets see if I can remember this correctly if I think about what I looked like in life, not too hard and it should just happen.Just close my eyes and breath and let the change happen”

“Angel closes his eyes and breaths slow trying to focus on the change nothing else.Lets see how the progress is coming along I’m quite curious to see what Angel is thinking”

“Okay it’s been a while since I did this but lets give this a shot.You are Anthony and Angel Dust you’re one in the same.Now start the change all fur should now just be hair on the top of my head white with pink highlights.”

“As Angel thinking this a pink aura starts to surround him and his fur starts receding from his body and until the remain fur is now is his iconic hair swoosh holy shit this is too cool I don’t want to miss a moment let's see what happens next”

“I just need two arms the clothes should in hiding I don’t the other four if I can summon an extra set of arms when need so this is just that but in the opposite direction just have to focus”

“The aura now at Angel waist and the bottom arms start to slowly retreating into his body of this is wicked cool oh I wonder what Angel’s human self looks like now back to Angel”

“Okay just a little more and it should hopefully be done.The fur that is now on my head should be pale white skin one eye should be green the other blue but only two”

“The aura now completely sounding Angel now lets see the final step”

“Angel you are now Anthony or I should hopefully be if I did this right only one way to find out”

“The aura surrounding slowly resides Angel or now I should say Anthony opens his eyes and walks over to the nearest mirror to find it was mostly successful but his right eye was black with a pink center.Angel not surprised by this after all he knew that his eye was the one thing he couldn’t change but other than that he was completely unrecognizable”

“Damn I did it and I look good. It's a little weird not having a second set of arms. If I'm being honest now I just have to stay calm and not get hurt. I can't risk being recognized and revert back to my normal form.The only thing that remains unchanged is my eye.”

“However that makes sense when I change I have to keep some of my demon features hopefully I still mostly unrecognizable.Also before I go I want to something test a theory of mine”

“Angel summons his second pair of arms but these are covered in fur and then he pops them back in this prove Angel’s theory right”

Pop

“Okay so try not summon those unless necessary like if I run into a bit of trouble”

“Angel open a portal and it has a purple hue to it meaning it leads to the lust ring. Anthony grabs a heart shaped box wrapped in a delicate red ribbon with the letter and pictures inside and a very detailed picture of what love potion vials looked like since he couldn’t go and get the real thing.”

“Now before heading inside the portal Anthony sticks his head inside the portal to make sure he had the right place and finds he’s in the bedroom of Asmodus and Fizz.Also sweet Anthony couldn’t have pick a worse time because Asmodus his vulnerable on his back and Fizz thanks to his robotics was all stretched out.”

“I guess that answers that question of who tops who knew Fizz liked being in charge.Seeing this Anthony realizes that he came at a really bad time but a in the shock of seeing this Angel says what was meant to be an inside thought”

“Oh shit! I really shouldn’t be here talk about bad timing”

“Upon hearing this Fizz and Asmodus turn their eyes to turn to this stranger peeking his head out and Fizz who’s normally a huge sweetheart but he wasn’t too happy in fact he was down right pissed because this little creep was watching them do it for god knows how long and since the mood was clearly over pulled Anthony out of the portal and wrapped Anthony up boa constrictor style.”

“Anthony package dropped by the foot of the portal that now closed up.Anthony’s thoughts racing because this little imp or he thought it was an imp but this one seemed different from Blizo and M+M.His face was mostly white were imps mostly red and limbs don’t normally stretch like that also why were his horns so colorful weren’t their horns ethier white and black stripped for males and black with white stripes for females.Now back to them Anthony thoughts racing trying to plan his escape”

“You little creep how did you get here and how long were you watching.Also who are you”

“Shit,shit,shit this little Imp I think? Is going to do god knows what to me wait this isn’t the studio I don’t have to let him I can fight back now how do I do that my legs and arms are bound I could summon my second set but I can’t break my disguise so that’s a last resort thing.Wait he has he me pretty close to his face I give him a good hard bite on the neck because everything else is metal”

“The silent treatment did you not hear me start talking you little prev I want answers”

“While Fizz was busy talking Anthony bit him hard on the neck and not hard enough to cause bleeding but still pretty hard hard enough to cause him to drop Anthony.When this happens Fizz lets out a yelp of pain and Ozzie rushes over to his Fizzy frog to make he’s okay.”

“Anthony takes this opportunity to make a run for it.Trying to find a place to hide with him being so scared his human disguise starts to fall apart fur slowly starting to spread along him this only added to his panic and he needed to find a place to hide and fast before it fully ended and Angel Dust made an appearance and he could portal of here.Now let’s leave Angel be for a while give him a chance to calm down and find a place to find hide while that happens let's check on hell most wholesome couple”

Chomp

“Ow! You little bitch that hurt”

“Fizzy frog are you okay that stranger bit you pretty hard my stars your not bleeding are you do I need to get the first aid kit”

“Fizz in a whiny voice as he says this because the little bastard who was watching them make love was getting away and he wanted to get him before he got away.”

“Ozzie I’m fine but he’s getting away if we don’t do something now we’ll lose him and you know I hate it when people watch.I thought once I quit working for Mammon I would be done with all the creeps and this one was a little bold if he made it this close”

“Fizz he’s not going anywhere and you have to calm down before we go talk to him because you gave the poor darling quite the scare just now.I’m sure he has a good reason for coming here the least we can do is hear him out.”

“Well what he bit down on me and hard and that hurt like a lot”

“Ozzie picks up Fizz and shoves him in his fluffy chest to try calm Fizz down”

“Ozzie put me down right now”

“Not until you cool it we aren’t going anywhere now isn’t that better”

“Fizz now in Asmodus brood feathers only his head peeking out and Fizz now calm but not wanting to admit it buries his face deeper in his feathers to muffle his words”

“May-muffle-be”

“Glad to hear it froggy now the biting thing was only in self defence and it didn’t even break the skin so come on let's see what he wants and you’re going to you’re apologize for giving the poor dear the scare of his life you didn’t even hear his reason for being here”

“Fizz lifts his head out of Ozzie chest and begrudgingly agrees”

“Fine”

“That’s great now he can’t have gone far he may still be in the building lets see if we can find him”

“Now I bet you want to know what became of Angel so lets rewind a bit now Angel who is in his human disguise but it’s slowly turning back to his normal form fur slowly covering his arms and legs.Angel desperately looking for a place to hide and portal so he can get the hell out of here because coming here was clearly a mistake because the robo imp throw himself at him without a care about what he had to say. Angel was able to break free”

“I need to leave now! I should have never come here.It was clearly a mistake and I need to be quick. I can't hold this form much longer because I can’t focus and I’m starting to look more and more like my true form.”

“Who was the Imp he wasn’t like anything I’ve ever seen before he was like a robo imp with those limbs that allow him stretch and control in ways that seemed impossible”

“That’s when Angel saw a place to hide a closet and Angel with the last of his energy makes a run for it and slams the door behind him hard and locks it and props it up with a broom just in case and now safe for now but still scared out of his mind tries to catch his breath because while he was freaked out like this he wouldn’t be able to focus on opening the portal until he calmed down”

“That’s when Angel heard footsteps coming from down the hall and this causes him to panic and back into the shelves of cleaning supplies and the top item of the shelf which was a bucket and hits Angel square on the head and rendering Angel unconscious and that’s when Angel true form is revealed his body back to being covered in pick and white fur and his two arms now back to his four and the pink dots return to his face.The footsteps were coming from Fizz and Amodeus”

“Huff-huff okay I just need to take a few deep breaths then I can go home and forget all about this”

Thump!

“Why the room spinning and why am I seeing stars-thud”

“Okay some of the staff said they saw a person similar to the person we saw earlier only fluffier which I thought was weird.Head into this closet so he must be in here let's head over and talk to him in a civil manner right Fizz.”

“Yes Ozzie”

“Good let's do that then”

“Now at the closet door they try to open the door but it’s locked they try to convince Angel to open the door but it won’t do them any good because Angel is knocked out and he needed medical help and fast”

“Hey can unlock the door, we know you're in there,we just want to talk.”

“Yes,Look I’m really sorry about earlier you gave us quite start mainly me now that I’ve had time to calm down I would have handled things differently so please open the door we don’t mean you any harm we just want to talk.You made the quite the entrance after all so did you need something because if you tell us then maybe we can help”

“Their words greeted by silence and they found this weird did they have the not have the right location or was trying to keep quiet so he would get caught.I mean if this was the right place they had him cornered they would at least expect some kind of fighting words some amount of distrust and a prompt refusal to open the door but not silence.For f*cks sake just bust down the door Angel needs a doctor and now because he has a sizable lump on head and he may or may not have a concussion for f*cks sake. I mean that bucket hit him pretty hard on his head when Angel wakes up he’s going to feel it ”

“Oz you sure they said he in here because I he’s either not here or simply choosing to ignore us because it’s really quiet in there.I mean you think he’d would try and at least to give us a little greif and some fighting words but not quiet.Now what are going to do how can we talk to him”

“Well the door locked so he must be in there but we can’t just burst in he must be so scared.Fizz see that keyhole could you look inside just to verify if he’s inside”

“Sure thing”

“Fizz puts his eye up to the keyhole to find Angel Dust passed out with a rather nasty looking bump on his head.Taken aback by this turn of events not sure what to make of Angel Dust being here but he really didn’t like the look of the lump on his head and he clearly needed a doctor to check that out.Fizz lifts his eye from the keyhole and turns to Ozzie and says”

“Okay this is hard to explain you just really need to see this with your own eyes and he’s in there but he won’t be opening the anytime soon but we need to get in there because he needs a doctor and fast”

“What do you he won’t be answering the door anytime soon”

“Look it’s just easier if you just look okay”

“Okay Fizz I’ll look”

“Oh Ozzie you have no idea,Asmodus puts his eye to the door and see Angel Dust passed out and that Fizz was right to be worried Angel had a lump the size of grapefruit on his head.Asmodus takes his eye out of the keyhole and says”

“That’s, no it can’t, be can it”

“Look I’m just as shocked as you are right now that Angel Dust is here and I have my fair share of questions but later I don’t know how he got here but we need to get the door opened now and we need to get a doctor to make a house call because who knows long he’s been out like that.”

“Fizz call the hospital I’ll break Angel Dust out and all get him all comfortable”

“Already on it”

“Fizz pulls out his phone dials the hospital and looks for someplace private to take the call.While Fizz does that lets put our focus on Asmodus we’ll get back to Fizz in due time but now it's Asmodus time to shine.Ozzie knew he had to get Angel out and with the door being locked having no choice given the direness of the situation punched through the door sending splinters and go flying.Ozzie reaches his hand inside the hole he just made and with a click the door opens and Ozzie adjusts so he can fit comfortably and pick up Angel in his arms and tries to get an understanding of how Angel Dust ended the way he did”

Smash,Click

“Okay now that I have you safe and secure what happened to here for to end up like this.From what I was told the person we saw ran down this hall and made a mad dash for this closet and from how the color of your fur matches the hair color we saw earlier so I guess you’re our little uninvited guest. Now once in here you must have locked the door and propped that broom up beside the door as an extra precaution”

“Now you were scared and not thinking straight and if we were heading down this hallway you must have heard our footsteps and this only added to your stress causing you to back into these shelves here now where’s the thing that knocked you out had to be pretty heavy and from high up to give you that goose egg on your head”

“Asmodus now by the shelves of cleaning supplies and notices the metal bucket that was on the fifth shelf was missing and he looks down to see it by his feet with a huge dent in it and realizes that this must be the culprit”

“Looks like this is what did it and when you wake up you’re going to feel that and it’s going to hurt like crazy.Now lets get you some place comfortable I have just the place and the hopefully the doctor will be here soon to look at the your head”

“Ozzie leaves the closest and returns to his normal size carrying Angel in his arms and makes his way to his room to get Angel all settled in his room and wait for the doctor to show up.Now while he does that lets how Fizz is coming along with that phone call.Fizz is in his and Ozzie’s bedroom and is on the phone with the hospital try to get Angel help but Fizz super panicked his words come out between fast paced breaths”

“Hi this is Devil’s Creek hospital how can we help you today”

“Need-huff-huff-help found some-huff-one-needs doctor”

“Okay sir take a moment to breathe are you the one who needs help are you having trouble breathing”

“Fizz takes a moment to catch his breath and starts to explain what happened”

“I’m fine but we have someone here who has a rather nasty bump on his head and I’m worried it might be a concession to take house calls.”

“Okay easy when did this happen and where did you find this person and how long ago did this happen and yes we can do house calls just give us your address and we can send our best over to help you”

“That’s great news, Here’s the story this person just showed up out of nowhere and made a run for it and went into hiding when we found him he had a nasty bump on his head and was unconscious we have no idea how long he’s been out like that could be minutes or hours I don’t know. As for location lust ring the big building in the heart of it can’t miss it please send help as fast as you can”

“Thanks and I assure you we’ll send our best right away”

Beep

“Then with that the call ends Fizz feeling so relieved and nervous at same time and starts pacing back and forth.”

“Okay just calm down Fizz I’m sure help is on the way and Angel Dust is going to be okay I mean we found him and the doctor should be here soon now I just have to wait for help to come-thump”

“When he suddenly trips over the box that Angel dropped and Fizz brushes himself off and looks to what tripped him and finds a very pretty heart shaped box tied with a lacy red ribbon that said for Asmodus eyes only.This box catches Fizz eye and he picks it up.This was clearly Ozzie only him so Fizz would have to wait for him to find out the contents.”

“Wait what was that I think I tripped on something.What a pretty box and it’s for Ozzie.That’s weird doesn’t say who it’s from it must be from the stranger from earlier but he’s probably long gone by now but we couldn’t in our right minds leave Angel Dust in his current state ”

“Now wondering what was in it because this was in the same spot as the stranger now and wondering why this person would want to give Asmodus such a gift in such a gorgeous packing.Now Fizz here doesn’t know that stranger he saw and Angel Dust are the same person so when Ozzie tells Fizz he’s in for quite a shock that's for sure”

“Now what’s inside this must be something really special if it’s a box this nice not to mention the ribbon it’s super fancy so they contents must be important if he went to all this effort to make it look so pretty”

“That’s when Ozzie walks in Angel in his arms still unconscious and Ozzie steps Angel down on their bed on a mountain of pillows to sleep and be comfortable until the doctor showed up.Once that was take care of Ozzie takes notice of the box in Fizz hands”

“Oh Fizzy is that for me you shouldn’t have and it’s so pretty what did you get me”

“Oz this is for you but it’s not from me it’s from that stranger from earlier I been dying to find out what’s inside but it says it’s for your eyes only so I had to wait until you came now come on open it please”

“Angel Dust got me a present and a nice one at that”

“No that stranger from earlier dropped it Angel Dust is currently unconscious on our bed”

“Fizz look closely at him doesn’t he look similar to the person from before only more furry and with an extra set of arms.I mean his hair color is the same pink and white color only now it’s all over body and not just on his head”

“Fizz realizes that Ozzie is right he just can’t believe that Angel had a human disguise”

“Holy shit that was him from earlier okay now I really want to know what’s in that box Ozzie please open it”

“Easy Fizz I’ll open but first you need to give it me I want to know what’s inside as well”

“Fizz hands Ozzie the box and Asmodus pulls at the ribbon holding the box together and the box collapses revealing its contents of Angel’s letter pictures of him and Lillian together.Along with other things of all the things they were expecting it wasn’t this.”

“Okay I wasn’t expecting this but this is a really sweet package but why is this for me and who is this Angel with they seem really close”

“Only one way to find out I think there’s a letter in that box why not give it a read”

“Ozzie saw the letter was addressed to him so he and Fizz start reading it”

Dear Asmodus,

I need your help with something I don’t know why I’m doing you must have better things to do than help sinner like me after all I got myself into a bit of a mess.I sold my soul to someone who treats me like a living doll.I met someone special who made made feel like I could be more than just someones toy but we can’t let anyone know about us because she would lose me because I don’t care about my reputation or the money I would give it all up in a heartbeat for her but as long as I’m bound to Valentino he can rip my soul right from my body.

I can’t have that happen I can’t bare the thought of losing Lillian.Knowing Val if found out about us he would make my sweet little kitten watch as he slowly rips my soul from my body and I can’t stand it.Also for some reason I feel like you can relate to me and how even though I want to let everyone to how I feel about her but I can’t and it’s madding.

It’s kind of why I’m telling you this because I have a plan to get it back and I need your help I plan to battle the Vees and win it back in an epic battle.I get you have lots on you plate with you being the sin of lust and all but I would really mean a lot to me if you would at least hear me out.My plan a really good one I promise.

Also from what I’ve heard about you you believe in consent and how love can’t be forced and are very anti love potion and you embody everything he isn’t.pardon me asking this but is it true because Val promised me these things but with a single pen stroke his true nature was revealed and I couldn’t do anything because he “owned” me.So I kind worried that might happen again but with someone even more powerful.If you want to help me that’s great but if not I get it.I chose to sign my soul over to him so I made my bed and now I have to lie in it.

Now you're just my first choice so if you can’t or don’t want to that’s fine I have other options.I just thought you might be interested in it because of what you stand for.Now if you’re interested in helping me and discussing this in further detail I’ll come to you if not I just want you to do this one thing burn this letter.

So no one else can find it and please tell no one I’m kind of hiding from Val and I can’t have him finding me or anyone else finding out and telling him because I’m not going back to the studio until I’m ready to face him.
Also enclosed in this letter are some pictures to help you get a better understanding of what you’re dealing with.Also I would like the pictures back if possible but if not you have to burn them as well we can risk anyone else seeing them.

Signed a person in need,Anthony
(More commonly known as Angel Dust)

P.S I prefer to go by Angel

“After reading that letter Ozzie felt bad for Angel and would for sure help him in his cause the guilt on Fizz was crushing because Angel came seeking help and he gave Angel a big dose of PTSD grabbing him like that. He of all people should’ve known better because he had to deal with more than his fair share of creeps when he worked for Mammon.The only difference was Angel didn’t have the luxury of quitting and he was a real life sex doll and it was sick.”

“Like with the Fizzies but Angel had to satisfy all the creeps himself and not having a doll to take off some off of the heat.I mean don’t get me wrong he despised those robo fizzies but it was nothing compared to what Angel had to put up with.The guilt became overwhelming for our sweet sensitive cinnamon roll of an Imp to handle and he bursts into tears.”

“Waa-waaa-waaaa-Ozzie I really-waaa-messed up-waaa-I mean Angel just came seeking help and what do I go and traumatize him no he must hate me now-waa-waaa-waaaa.I mean me of all people should know what it’s like to have to deal with creeps.”

“Waa-waaa-waaaa-I mean we of all people should understand how he feels only he has so much more to lose he-he-he will lose his life-waa-waaa-waaaa it’s too much to bare-waa-waaa-waaaa”

“Ozzie can’t stand seeing his little Fizzy frog cry so Ozzie pulls Fizz close to comfort him”

“Froggy I’m sure that’s not true now let me dry those tears I hate it when you cry.”

“Yes it’s so true I mean he took such a risk to tell us this and what do I assaulted him and now for all we know he could be dead-waa-waaa-waaaa.I just can’t stand it and I’m the reason he-he-he got hurt I scared him so badly he went into hiding.He might never wake up-waa-waaa-waaaa.The worst part is he and Lillian are so cute together and she must be so worried sick about him”

“Fizzy you can’t blame yourself for this and the doctor should be here shortly to look him over. I'm sure he’ll be fine until we just have to wait until that happens.”

“Siffile-Really you mean that Ozzie.”

“Of course I do now we just have to wait”

“As Asmodus says this he dries Fizz tears and as for the letter he does as Angel wishes and toss the letter into the fireplace and they watch it burn in the blue fire until there’s nothing left but a pile of black ash.”

Snap,Crackle,Pop

“Okay that’s taken care of and I do hope to hear more of this plan of his once he better of course it’s sounds promising”

“Before Fizz could answer Ellie walks in and Fizz rushes over to her relieved that the doctor finally here because the waiting was eating away at him on the inside”

“Hello name’s Ellie I was told someone here need help we get house calls often so this must be dire where’s the person who needs help”

“Thank goodness you’re finally here I was starting to worry no one was coming here I’ll take you to him right away”

“Fizz takes to where Angel is curled up into a ball when Angel slowly starts to open his eyes his head pounding and vision blurred and to him the room was and it made him want to hurl”

“Why does my head hurt and this room is spinning I think I’m going to be sick-muf”

“Angel’s feels a the urge to hurl but quickly swallows it”

“Hey Angel, so glad you’re awake now how you get the bump on your head checked out. It looks really bad now. This will be super hard but it’s really important that you don’t fall asleep because you might not wake up.”

“I’m tired and my head really hurts and I’m sleepy”

“Yes I know but you might have a concussion and sleeping might not be the best idea right now.Now lets see can try to sit up on your own or do you need me to help you this way I can get a good look at you”

“Angel tries sit up on his own to try and not wanting to look completely helpless but Angel is hit with a sudden surge and nausea.Then collapses back unto the mountain of pillows”

Thump

“No-muf”

“Easy don’t overdo it here let help you nice and easy does it try to focus on one thing that might with the nausea”

“Ellie carefully props Angel up and starts to examine him as she starts asking Angel questions to try and find out what happened”

“Okay Angel look into the light and follow it with just your eyes.Now do you have any memory of how you got that bump on your head”

“Angel closes his eyes because the light shining right in his face was blinding and only added to his headache.When Angel closes his eyes the pain eases and the urge to sleep now stronger than ever the darkness nice and calming but Ellie stops him and put away her light and finally able to diagnose Angel”

“Please take that out of my face it’s blinding and it’s not help-zzz”

“Angel, not yet okay. I know it’s hard but you can’t sleep just yet. Now I know what’s wrong with you, the light sensitivity,nausea,headaches, and possibly blurred vision.”

“You got a concession Angel you’ll be fine just have to take it easy for a few days week tops since we caught it early and take these to help with the pain.I can give you some right now if you like might help your head”

“Ellie pulls out a orange pill container with little white pills inside.Angel knew what they were and he unsure what to I mean the reason he was here in hell the first place was because he OD so he had a history with painkillers and he was a little nervous to take them but his head was killing him and Lillian would keep him in check and hold onto the pills for him”

“So Angel decided to take the pills and put him at some ease and hopeful he can sleep some of this off and he could go back to Lillian and feel her warm embrace and leave this place and never come back because coming here was clearly a mistake and Asmodus would never help a sinner like him if his encounter with that robot imp was any indication everyone here was no better than the people back at the studio just wanting him for body and nothing more”

“Okay I’ll take them anything to make my head stop throbbing and I just really want to get out of here whenever there is.It was clearly a mistake coming here the person I wanted to see and ask for help clearly won’t want to help me.”

“I don’t know what I was thinking, me lowly sinner asking a deadly sin for help he most likely doesn’t give two shits about me he couldn’t care less about what happens to me if he stood by and watched as I was strangled by the robo imp.”

“He most likely didn’t even give my gift a second thought. It's most likely in the trash.I’m just lucky I was able to get away but clearly that failed because I woke up f*ck know where my head is pounding and stomach in knots.”

“Angel swallows the pills with a little help from Ellie and the pain in his head eases and vision clears and he’s able to get a better understanding of where he’s located and takes notice of the purple skies out the windows.So Angel was still in lust.Now it’s noon Angel you certainly had quite a day not even halfway over and you have already have had quite the day”

“Upon hearing these words the hearts of Fizz and Ozzie’s hearts slowly threaten to shatter.The cracks in Fizz's heart are slightly bigger. Poor Angel please don’t say that this whole thing is all one big misunderstanding Ozzie but especially Fizz wanted so badly to make this right and hopefully explain what happened and make a better impression than the one he had in that earlier.”

“Hey Angel you feeling any better let me help you up you can lean on me for support and I’ll take you home then you can sleep Lillian and I will have to take turns montering you and we’ll have to wake you every few hours and ask you simple questions to make sure you’re all okay in that head of yours.”

“Ellie when did you get here?”

“Not important what's important now Angel is getting you home so you can rest.”

“Ellie tries to help Angel up but Asmodus scoops him up in his arms before Ellie can. Ellie is speechless because she had no idea that when she came here that she would be in the house of Asmodus the embodiment of lust”

“Here allow me to carry you and take you to where you’re currently staying. It's the least we can do and once you feel up to it we can talk. After all, we have much to discuss.”

“I’m looking forward to hearing more about this plan of yours. It sounds very promising you’re something really something else if you want to challenge three overlords to a demon duel and for the record I’d love to help you”

“You’re and you got my”

“Yes I’m Asmodus but call me Ozzie and I got your gift it was super sweet now save your breath now where are you staying I’m sure Lillian worried about you”

“Just then before could respond Lillian’s pendant starts to glow and opens a portal with a pink hue and on the other side is Ellie’s place.Fizz and Ozzie both stare at the open portal wondering how that got there”

“Ozzie are you seeing this”

“Yes but I can’t believe what I’m seeing when did that portal get there”

“Well it looks like you got your ticket to get him home right there and if you wouldn’t mind could you take home I would but I took my car here so I can I mean I could but this would be just faster and that way he can rest.”

“Also you’re welcome to stay until I get back or even after if you’re not busy I love having guests over.Just if you do expect here’s a few things he needs to take two of these pills every five hours for the pain if needed and they may make him a little loopy.You’ll have to take turns montering Angel and we’ll have to wake you every three or so hours and ask him simple questions.You know to ensure he still okay in the head of his. Also when he’s not sleeping be sure he’s sitting in an upright position”

“Lillian’s mood has been all over the place today and so no idea how she will react.I think she may be that time of the month so try and be nice to her.Also her animal insects are amplified so just be careful and certain smells for some reason make her hurl for some reason. She's been craving all sorts of weird food combos so try not to judge.”

“Also she been super sleepy but she super stubborn and tries to fight it off so if she’s sleepy convince her to take a nap or something because if she isn't in heat then she might be sick with the flu or something and with Angel being like this she’ll want to take care of Angel non stop.I don’t think her stressing over Angel with do her any good make sure she takes it easy her health is important too”

“Until I get back, could you please make sure she’s comfortable as well. I don’t know what’s wrong with her.She can help you guys out until I get back because she has a really great bedside manner don’t let her over exert herself.Also she is very protective of Angel and vise versa.”

“So treat her well I have ice packs in the freeze to help with that lump on Angel’s should reduce the swelling.Lillian’s stomach has been bugging her I have a hot water bottle in my bathroom along with a thermometer to take her temperature and some aspirin her heads been bugging her as well.Also I gave her a bucket be sure you get something for Angel to puke into as he was trying pretty hard not to earlier but it’s bound to come up sooner or later so be ready”

“One last thing even though Lillian is feeling off she has quite the appetite it’s like she’s eating for two people.Now that’s should be everything just a recap make they’re both comfortable.Last I saw Lillian she was on the couch watching TV she should still be there if not she’ll either be in her bedroom or the bathroom but Angel will want to be near her so just make sure they have a nice comfortable place they can cuddle”

“So sorry I must be talking your ear off but I’m almost done if you chose to help me you would be doing me a huge favor.Also help yourself to whatever you like make yourselves at home and I do hope you like animals Angel has the cutest little pet pig you’ll just love Nugs. Besides the fact of all that Lillian just got out of the hospital so she really must take it easy she did break two of her tails and just recovered from love potion poisoning and sexual assault”

“Oh f*ck I missed a lot Angel was my main focus today Lillian would get her time later but damn Lillian is carrying Angel kit/s.Ellie just described it plain as day excessive tiredness,mood swings,weird cravings,morning sickness,headaches and the pheromones must be messing with her and causing her to give into her animal insects more often and I guessing it’s more than just purr’s,growls,and hisses like even more heightened sense of smell and hearing.”

“I just can’t believe it Lillian is carrying Angel’s kits f*ck this hasn’t been confirmed yet but it’s pretty hard to ignore with all that evidence.This is really bad I mean good for them but Lillian can’t battle the Vee’s she has to take it easy but knowing her that’s not going to happen she’ll most likely train crazy hard and over work herself when she needs to take it easy”

“That felt good to get off my chest now back to our story after Ellie finally stops talking to catch her breath and waits for their answers.After hearing all this it was a lot but they were happy to help it was a slow day and other than some paperwork Ozzie had nothing better to do.They could spare a few hours to help Angel and Lillian and Fizz was extra eager because he really wanted to make it up to Angel because he really f-bleep-ed up and he wanted to make it up to Angel.

“Fizz wanted to prove himself and what better way than taking care of you while you were unwell.Also if Fizz got on Lillian’s good side she might be able to put in a few good words for him to get him on Angel’s good side.
Also when hearing all this info about Lillian they looked at each other knowingly because when you work in the field of work they do you get a pretty good understanding of knowing when someone is pregnant because sometimes accidents happen.”

“Of course we'll help and don’t you worry we’ll take great care of them thanks for giving us such a detailed report go they’re in great hands”

“Yes no need to worry about them they’ll be fine”

“Thank you so much you’re lifesavers here before take these I forget”

“Ellie hands Fizz the painkillers before she leaves.Ellie now out of the room it gives them a chance to talk in private”

“Fizz you know how we carry pregnancy tests given what were just heard we should get one just to be safe”

“Oh I did that already I got three if this is true I just can’t believe it you’re sure Angel’s the dad right”

“Most likely yes but this might not even be what we think Lillian could just be quirky now we have to get going let’s get going”

“Okay let’s go”

“Fizz and Ozzie walk through the portal Fizz with the tests and pills in hand and Ozzie carrying Angel in his arms with the box with all the pictures of her and Angel.Now find themselves in Ellie’s home and I taking five I’ve been talking so much if I keep this up I might lose my voice and I need more time to process this new information.So this is the end for now”

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“Well now that I’ve had time to think things over we have to get Lillian to take those pregnancy tests because I’m so invested now I just have to know if she is carrying kits I mean all the signs are there we just need to confirm it. Now Fizz and Ozzie are in Ellie's house having just entered through the portal and Lillian is reviled to see Angel because Lillian was super worried about Angel”

“I mean he left while she was still sleeping and didn’t leave a note. Lillian at first wasn’t worried but not hearing from him in five hours she thought something bad must have happened to him. Judging by that bump on his head. Lillian was right to be worried and wanted so badly at that moment to give Angel a thorough grooming because he was a mess.”

“Also Lillian was super confused about why Ozzie and Fizz were here why was Ozzie carrying Ang in his arms and how Angel got the bump on his head Lillian wanted answers and she wanted them now”

“Angel, do you know how worried I was about you disappearing like that? From the looks of things, I was right; you got a nasty bump on your head, I don’t know why or how you are here, but if you want to stay, put Angel down on the couch while I get him an ice pack. Then I’ll GO AND FIND THE PERSON WHO DID THIS TO HIM AND MAKE THEM PAY!”

“Lillian suddenly experiences a burst of rage but as quickly as it comes it passes then Lillian gets up off the couch and goes to the kitchen and grabs an ice pack. Now back in the living room Angel is on the couch and Lillian snuggles in close and applies the ice pack to his head. Fizz and Ozzie even though they were warned were still trying to make sense of what just happened”

“Hey Angel how’s that feel”

“It feels nice but please don’t go I missed you and I want to stay like this for a while”

“Fizz and Ozzie are hoping Angel can talk Lillian out of going on a hormone-induced rampage because it is the last thing she needs to do right now.”

“Fine Angel I’ll stay but I feel bad just letting the person who did this get away they might have tried to bring you back to Val they must’ve tried to knock you out. I mean you’re just lucky Ozzie and Fizz found you before someone else did and got you help.”

“As Lillian, tears start dripping down Lillian's face of course Lillian doesn’t realize this is happening and she is too busy talking to and fussing over Angel to see Fizz and Ozzie looking at each other like okay she but some f-bleep-ing miracle Lillian is carrying Angel’s kits because that was one hell of an emotional roller coaster Ellie was right Lillian mood was all over the place.”

“Who knows what would’ve become of you if they hadn’t found you? Val is looking for you. He issued a big reward for your return or any info about your whereabouts. He wants you back bad and he’s sparing no expense to track you down but he’ll never find you. That stupid moth you’re never going him unless my Angel wants to be found ”

“Well other than the fact that Val wants you back at the studio all anyone can talk about is you. My slutty little spider has a special someone who managed to capture your heart. Val is pissed about this and tries to play them off as gossip but he’s failing miserably.”

“He’s just mad because I managed to snag the person with the biggest heart and the fluffiest tits. I mean I just love when I bury my face in them and breathe in your scent.”

“Angel out of sheer embarrassment tries to bury his face in Lillian's fur but Lillian stops him because she can’t put the ice pack on with him with Angel's face down in her fur. The bump was on the side of his head after all. Also, I guess Lillian has no filter now because that thought was an inside thought that escaped”

“Angel don’t do that I can’t ice your head if it. If it’s buried in my fur and it’s super swollen. I need to ice it to reduce the swelling as much as I love having your face buried in my fur until the swelling goes down keep it out it can’t ice it properly if you bury your handsome face in my fur so lie flat on your back and look at into my eyes it might help if you to focus on me if you feeling dizzy and let me ice your head”

“Lillian you promised not to use that nickname when other people are present it’s embarrassing”

“Angel no need to be embarrassed you know secretly like it and its cute nickname it’s either this or sugar tits because of how sweet you taste”

“Angel wanted so badly to hide because on the inside Angel was dying of embarrassment but Angel couldn’t stand up without feeling dizzy and sick and that ice pack felt good on his head. Angel wasn’t sure why Lillian was being so vocal or why he was so embarrassed by all the pet names and everything. Angel blushes so hard that his whole face turns bright pink. Sounds like the hormones are putting this kitten in a spicy mood at the moment”

“As Angel says this he gets over his embarrassment and says this is a teasing voice but Lillian being a huge hormonal mess and feeling extra sensitive the tears down Lillian’s come faster because our poor little kitten didn’t realize that he was teasing and took it personally”

“Lillian please stop talking I’m not sure I can take much more of this if my face turns any pinker I may just blush my face off. You’re just lucky I can’t move and this ice pack feels so nice kitten”

“Fine, I'll stop. I just can’t help it. I want to express my love for you and I can’t help it now. Sleep okay I’m guessing you must be pretty doped up on painkillers right now.”

“I’m guessing that you most likely have a concession that the bump was pretty big so sleep and we’ll watch over you to make sure you wake up and remember who you are. Now I will be right back okay if you need anything you’re in my hands just ask them, okay I suddenly don’t feel so good”

“Lillian gestures to Fizz and Ozzie her eyes no longer trickling but full-on alligator tears Lillian not wanting Angel to see her cry Lillian was so scared she had no idea what was wrong with her all she felt at that moment she just wanted to lock herself in their room and cry, cuddle Nugs maybe eat her weight in sweets she’s been craving them all day and it was one of the few things that didn’t make her want to hurl.”

“So Lillian, not wanting to make a scene, slowly walks away to their room, locks the door, and holds Nug’s close as she cries into her pillow to muffle the sound so no one can hear her cry. Fizz and Ozzie had noticed Lillian was crying earlier but now it was coming faster and harder. Fizz gestured to Ozzie to follow Lillian and comfort her because Lillian was scared because she didn’t know what was wrong with her and it shook Lillian down to her very core.”

“Ozzie grabbed the tests and went to comfort Lillian while Fizz watched over Angel who was now peacefully sleeping. Fizz set a timer for three hours to wake Angel up and that gave him time to think of a question to ask him. Now Ozzie by the door sitting down back up against the door hoping to get Lillian to let him in starts talking.”

“Hey Lillian, can you open the door we’re worried about you, Fizz, and me. We’re friends after all I mean you used to work for me for five years so I can tell if something is wrong or in this case, someone is making you feel like this and you can’t control what happens”

“Ozzie is greeted by silence Lillian stops crying to make it sound like the room is empty but it was hard to hold back the tears that so desperately wanted to come out Lillian just wanted to be alone until Ozzie left”

“She wouldn’t dare cry. Lillian hated how she was feeling like she wasn’t in control of her feelings. Lillian was terrified because she had no idea what was happening to her. She didn’t feel like herself in weeks. I mean she looked up her systems but the only things that matched her symptoms were she was either in heat or pregnant.”

“Even though she hadn’t been in heat for two months it would come at some point because she couldn’t be pregnant. Angel had to be the father but sinners can’t have kids the natural way so she couldn’t be carrying his kits something else was making her act this way and causing her to be a huge mess and it scared her so much that she didn’t know what was wrong with her she just wanted to cry and not face the world and the worst part was thanks to this sickness Angel thought she was embarrassing all because she couldn’t control her emotions.”

“Lillian I know you're in there the silent treatment won’t so do you want to tell me what’s wrong I have a pretty good idea what’s going on and it’s really good news if I’m right but you’re feeling a lot of strange feelings and goodness what else.”

“Please let me in since you're super special to Angel. We should get reacquainted and talk. It's been ages. I want to know what you’ve been up to ever since you stopped working for me.”

“Lillian still feeling like a dumpster of feelings has been piled on her tries to drive him away not wanting to let Ozzie her like this the only person she felt comfortable seeing while she was like this was Angel but he thought she was embarrassing and he needed his rest”

“Sif- just go away nothing about this sickness is good-sif-I don’t feel like me I feel like some helpless sickly kit-sif-please just go away. Angel thinks I embarrass him and it’s not my fault I can’t control what’s happening to me.”

“Honestly I just want to be alone and eat sweets-sif-because most smells have made me hurl and sweet things are one of the only things that don’t make me so feel-sif-sick and wanna puke but I ate all my sweets that Angel got me and I’m just them so bad right now!”

“I’m not leaving this room so stay there life-siffile-I want but I’m just going to cry myself to sleep. Just tell Angel I have the flu and don’t wish to be bothered-if sif-he has to focus on his recovery he really shouldn’t be stressing about me”

“Just then Ozzie came up with an idea about how he could get Lillian to let him in so they could talk. Also, this may be an old wives tale but craving sweets means it’s a girl so fingers crossed”

“First of all I’m not lying to Angel and I can get sweets if you want them”

“Sif-Really-sif”

“Of course but only if you open the door and let in. It may not feel like but this is really good news if I’m right then congratulations are in order”

“Sif-fine but only because I’ve been craving ice cream all day it’s been consuming most of my thoughts so don’t think anything of this. Also, you’re toying with me this feels more like a curse than a blessing”

“Okay I’ll go get you that ice cream then we can hopefully talk because you’re scared you don’t know what’s going on and you don’t feel like yourself but I help you and I can help you find out what’s going on with you”

“Ozzie is once again greeted by silence Lillian goes back to ignoring him and until Ozzie comes back. Ozzie made his way to the kitchen to acquire the goods. Lillian heard the sound of Ozzie's footsteps leaving. Lillian starts crying again and hugging Nug closer because Lillian just needed someone to cuddle”

“Waaa-waaa-waaa-Nugs what’s wrong with me I just woke up feeling like this and I’m scared because I have no idea just because I’ve missed being in heat for two months and I haven’t told Angel because it’s most likely nothing right?”

“ The only thing that would mean is I’m pre-muf prega-muf. Nope, I can’t even say it without feeling sick because I can’t be and even if I was, Angel has so much on his plate right now with Val out looking for Angel with a vengeance and the fact that someone tried to take him out and was almost successful.”

“I-I-I-waaa-waaa-waaa- just can’t stand it-waaa-if I lost him to Val it’s too much to bare-waaa-waaa-waaa-The very thought of that happening to make me so-bleck”

“With that, Lillian threw up and her stomach started to churn”

“Muf-not again honestly it’s like I can’t keep anything down unless it’s sweet or some weird combo that you never think would work yet it does and even if I was by some miracle carrying Angel kids it’s not like he would want them-muf. Also, when does every step I take feel like I’m taking thousands it’s so draining just walking over here took so much energy but all been doing all day is sleeping so how can I be so tired?Waaa I just want to be myself again what do you think Nug’s”

“Oink”

“Lillian I may not know what’s wrong with you but when I’m sick I sleep. Did you try that.”

“You don’t know either but at least you kept me company honestly you might be the only thing that makes me feel even the slightest bit better in this trying time. Sif-sif wait I know that smells sweet, sugary, and nodes of chocolate. I guess Ozzie is back with my ice cream. Nug’s open the door would you? I fear if I get up I’ll just throw up again and I’ve done more than enough of that today and the day’s only halfway over.”

“Oink”

“Sure thing Lillian”

“Thanks, Nugs you’re the best”

“Lillian relinquishes her grip on Nug’s and with a jump and click the door opens and once he does that with a mighty leap Nug’s snuggles back under the covers with Lillian. That’s when Ozzie enters the room carrying the ice cream in his hands and the tests in his pocket he didn’t want to scare Lillian and until Ozzie calmed her down he didn’t want to tell her until he was certain she was in the right mind space and could handle it.”

Click

“As Ozzie made his way into their temporary room he took notice of the room and it was a bit of a mess but not too messy. Candy wrappers scattered about the room and the bed was still unmade but other than that it wasn’t that bad. This is off-putting for Lillian though she prides herself on being tidy. I guess she didn’t have the energy to clean. Ozzie is now sitting down by Lillian who’s huddled under the blankets hiding and Ozzie is now faced with a new challenge trying to get Lillian out of hiding. Ozzie first tries to lure Lillian out with the treat in his hands”

“Hey Lillian come out I know you want this so come out you take me for a chocolate girl. From all the candy wrappers you weren’t kidding about craving sweets”

“Ozzie said that last bit in a teasing voice as he put the bowl of chocolate chunk ice cream just out of her reach and the rich aroma of creamy milk chocolate with the even sweet rich earthy aroma of dark chocolate her favorite. The smell was tickling her nose and Lillian so wanted to dig in but Lillian had to be strong.”

“The reason for Lillian being so stubborn is because she looked shitty and she didn’t want anyone to see her like this eyes puffy from crying, fur all matted and messy like a bad case of bedhead only on her entire body, and her clothes weren’t the nicest she was wearing sweats and an oversized tee shirt both now covered in various food stains and dried vomit.”

“Lillian tried to dress all nice but with her being tired and lacking the energy Lillian just wanted to wear something she could be comfy in and just able to sleep in without discomfort. Lillian prided herself on looking good but she just hated how tight and constricting they now felt jeans were too tight around her stomach and her dressy shirts were like poison ivy on her body and made her super itchy. The only texture that didn’t bug Lillian was cotton.”

“Just to clear the air Lillian did the first few hours to clean herself up and she did a good job but after a few hours of sleeping, eating snacks and throwing up it’s Lillian got to her current state and she was too tired to give a shit and clean herself up again because she would just get messy again.”

“Lillian was just lucky that when they first spoke all their attention was on Angel so they didn’t see how bad she looked. Now however Ozzie’s eyes would be on her and the very thought of Ozzie seeing her while she was looking like a flaming pile of hot shit. Lillian was now feeling very self-conscious.”

“Lillian was very determined to stay in hiding and not let anyone see her like this matter how good that ice cream smelled and probably tasted even better the sweet velvety chocolate just melting on her tongue the very thought made her mouth water”

“No I look shitty and I don’t want to be seen I feel bad enough as it is without feeling even more self-conscious than I’m already feeling”

“You can’t look that bad and even if you did I’ve probably seen way worse. Also, you’re most likely overreacting. I'm sure you look like a radiant goddess so come on out let me see you and those nine gorgeous tails of your photos don’t do them justice.”

“Also if you don’t come out this ice cream is looking really good and it’s melting. It would be a real shame to let it go to waste. I might just eat it myself if you don’t come out soon. I mean it looks like a smooth blend of milk and dark chocolate with brownie chunks.”

“Oh, Asmodeus you clever skank using flattery and appealing to this our nursing queen’s appetite for sweets. Our sweet Lillian already had a big sweet tooth but now thanks to those cute little kits that may or may be growing inside of her have intensified it. I am starting to believe she’s carrying Angel kits. I said kits because cat demons when pregnant always have a litter of kittens, never just one kit; they usually have two-four in a litter so they’ll have their hands full.”

Hearing Ozzie say all this made her feel slightly better and she wanted that ice cream the smell was causing her to drool She had been wanting it all day for some reason and she wasn’t about to let Ozzie eat before she could get a taste but Lillian was still feeling a little shy so she only pulls the blanket a little to reveal only the pale blue of her eyes”

“Hey, looks like we made some progress seeing those pretty blue eyes of yours, how about we, the rest of you?”

“You said it had brownie chunks in it”

“Yes but you have to come out to get it”

“Promise you won’t judge”

“Of course, I won’t now come on out”

“Lillian slowly emerges from her nest of blankets. Lillian sat up Nug’s on her lap the top half of Lillian now visible in all her beautiful crusty glory and took the ice cream and started to dig. It was so worth the wait because it just tasted but Lillian couldn’t place just why.”

“Ozzie now that he got Lillian out of hiding had to play his cards just right because Ozzie felt that Lillian was calm enough to bring up the fact she might be carrying Angel kits but if Ozzie didn’t play this just right he might scare Lillian back into hiding and we can’t have that happening we made such good progress. As Lillian eats her treat Ozzie starts to make small take starting with the cute little pig in his lap that must be Nug’s he saw what he did with the door that was a cool trick so he must be pretty smart if he can do a trick like that”

“Oh my god! I don’t know why but this ice cream-gulp-is the-gulp-best tasting ever-gulp-gulp-so worth the wait-gulp-I’ve been craving this all day and I just don’t know why-gulp-gulp-Sorry I’m such a mess I promise you I normally look much better than this but I’ve been feeling off for weeks I even wake a lot later than I usually do I can’t and I place why”

“Well glad you’re enjoying it and this must be Nugs. He's pretty cute and smart. Did Angel teach him to open doors? That's a wicked cool trick. Also, you don’t look that bad”

“Thanks but I’m sure you’re just saying that because I look shitty. I did, he's a really fast learner isn’t he and thanks I had quite the morning. I’m kind of scared about what’s wrong with me. Also, you and Fizz don’t have to stay here. I'm sure you have better things to do than care for us.”

“Of course not you don’t look that bad it’s nothing a shower and a really good brushing can’t fix”

“You mean wow just wow thanks that’s sweet of you. I mean Ellie, the person Angel and I are currently staying with, had to go take care of some patient in Lust so she’ll be back soon. I'm more capable of taking care of Angel until she returns. You seemed to know just what to do and say because I already feel better.”

“Lillian just gave Ozzie the perfect lead-in to mention how she might be carrying Angel kits so Ozzie leads in with idle small talk before dropping that bomb to Lillian because they made great progress and he didn’t want to mess all that up and cause Lillian to go back into hiding and no amount of sweets could lure her out of hiding the second time around”

“We don’t mind staying to care for Angel. It's a big task and you’ll need the help. Thanks, this isn’t my first time dealing with someone who might be one with a child or in the case of a kitten or kittens. You learn a few things to make them comfortable after all given my work you have to be prepared for anything so I had my baby sister Belphegor teach me how to identify the signs of someone pregnant”

“Lillian was shocked by how causally Ozzie dropped this because there was no way in all the seven rings that she was carrying Angel kittens because sinners can’t procreate it’s common knowledge. So Lillian tried to play this off because Ozzie didn’t know what he was talking about because this wasn’t his area of expertise Lillian wanted a real option like a doctor or Belphegor the sin of sloth.”

“They would know what they’re talking about. Lillian meant no offense to Asmodus but he had no expertise on this. If she were to ask him about love and making it it would be a different story but Lillian couldn’t believe what Ozzie was saying could be true or could it? So Lillian in a very sarcastic voice that starts sarcastically but then returns to normal”

“Ha-ha-very very funny Asmodus but if that was the case Angel would be the father and as much as we love each Angel and I can’t have kids naturally it sucks. We’re talking about getting a hellhound just to get the address of the place where Blizo got Loona because a cute little hound pup would be the cutest thing ever. Angel and I would be so good to them. It just stinks that it can't happen until we take back something that was wrongfully stolen from him.”

“Well it can be very possible it’s very very very rare but sinners and hellborn can have kids the natural way but we haven’t had many cases of it. From what little we do know is that sometimes when a sinner and hellborn make love to each other the hellborn can reactivate the sinner's reproductive systems and can sometimes result in pregnancy so you’re a very special case and very very lucky this doesn’t happen too often. However, only one way to find out Lucky for you I had Fizz grab these before leaving”

“Ozzie hands the pregnancy tests to Lillian and Lillian accepts them with a confused look on her face did Ozzie always have these on his person but Lillian decided to use them I mean why not humor Asmodus this way he would get this crazy idea out of his head because with all bezel juice she drank and the amount of drugs she had been put on. If she had been carrying kits they must be dead by now sad but true the first ten weeks are the most important after all”

“Fine I’ll indulge you but I highly doubt that I’m carrying Angel’s kits now just let me get up for a moment.”

“Seeing Lillian having a hard time getting up because don’t forget she had two of her tails in casts and the casts were quite heavy and weighed down from the plaster so with that and Lillian feeling off it took a lot out of Lillian to move even the shortest of distances.Ozzie seeing Lillian struggle to get up offered to help her”

“Hey Lillian you want me to help up”

“Lillian not wanting to look completely helpless before she gets up and twirls her hand tails four and five the ones in the casts emerge floating in mid-air with a purple aura around them. If I had to guess Lillian cast a spell that did well I for sure have to see what Lillian was up to earlier because I'm so invested now I have to know.”

“Once the added weight of casts was off of Lillian she managed to get up out of bed only to slip on one of the waxy candy wrappers and fall flat on her face and Lillian starts crying because that hurt. The tests Lillian had in her hands scatter to the other side of the room”

“Thanks, Ozzie but I can handle myself and see I can get up all by myself-slip Owie! That hurt hurt-waaa-waaa-waaa”

“Ozzie seeing Lillian helpless on the floor and couldn’t stand to see her cry dries her tears and whether Lillian wanted his help or he was going to help her.”

“Here you may not want my help but you’re getting it now let me get you up. You okay that was quite a tumble you took it must’ve hurt. Now please don’t cry, it doesn’t suit you. Let's see a smile on that pretty face of yours.”

“Thanks, Ozzie, well that was super embarrassing I’m becoming such a klutz not as graceful as I was before kind of ironic since cats always land on feet”

“Please you’re not a klutz sometimes people trip it happens now let's get you someplace private so you can take these”

Ozzie picks up the test and puts them in his pockets and he and Lillian start to head to the bathroom. That’s when Lillian follows just behind Asmodus and Lillian sees how his tail feathers are swishing back and forth teasingly in that moment, wanting so badly to pounce on them and bite down on them hard. They were like prey to her and Lillian was the mighty huntress and that’s when her animal insects took over and her blue eyes narrowed into slits.”

“Lillian got into hunter's crouch and waited for the perfect moment to strike and then it came and with a mighty leap Lillian pouced pinning them in place and bit down hard to deal the killing strike. The hormones must be messing with her animal insects because she’s never done that before. Now Ozzie lets out a yelp of pain because something bit him and it hurt a lot so he turns his head to see Lillian on his tail with one of his tail feathers in her mouth looking all cute and innocent like she did nothing wrong”

“OW! Okay, that hurt now what’s on my tail? Oh!, Lillian wasn’t expecting you and why are you on my tail and why’s some of it in your mouth”

“At that very moment, Lillian snaps out of it, and seeing how she now had a mouth full of feathers and Ozzie starting at her Lillian is super embarrassed but this spits out the feathers and starts apologizing profusely”

Puft, Puft, Puft

“Ozzie, I'm so so so sorry this has only happened two times ever I promise. I have animal insects but they’ve never been this strong before usually a few purrs, growls and hisses slip out from time to time but I’m aware of it happening and except when I’m sleeping Angel tells me about all the time he thinks cute”

“Only when this time I have no idea how this happened. It’s like I black out and when I wake up I have no memory of what happened only that I have a really bad headache afterward”

“Asmodeus realizes that the pregnancy hormones must be causing Lillian to give in to more of her cat-like nature and if he had to guess the swishing of his tail must have activated her need to hunt and even though it hurt like hell it was pretty impressive she managed to catch his tail with two of her own broken. Also, Ozzie realized Ellie wasn’t kidding about Lillian’s animal insects being all over the place.”

“It’s okay I’m sure you couldn’t help it and Ellie was kidding about your animal insects being crazy you're quite the little huntress aren’t you”

“Lillian quickly realizes that Ellie's patient must have been Angel and that’s why Ozzie and Fizz were here. Also, Ellie must have noticed that Lillian was acting weird and told them as we know in detailed descriptions about how weird Lillian was acting Lillian feared that Ellie told them some embarrassing stuff one in particular she didn’t want anyone to know”

“Also second time okay once we finish here we are finding out what Lillian was up to while Angel was getting into trouble. Lillian knew Ozzie was trying to be nice but Lillian felt super embarrassed all of this and his words weren’t helping so using her remaining tails to conceal her face because Lillian was bright red with embarrassment”

“Oh dear gods Angel was Ellie's patient and she said oh gods this is just too humiliating I just going to hide under here forever”

“Told us what I don’t know what you’re talking about and come on it wasn’t that bad. You were kind of cute just now, but you can’t hide forever.”

“Lillian pulls her tails even further over her face and somehow becomes even redder.”

“Just watch me and Ozzie I know you’re trying to help it just insects seem to be controlling me and leaving me with nasty headaches and a crushing amount of embarrassment it’s suffocating”

“Look this may be the pregnancy hormones messing with your animal insects and putting them into overdrive so you can’t help yourself. It'll just happen. Now the bathroom is within reach. Let's get you some answers about what’s wrong. I'm sure you want that now.”

“Asmodus to Lillian’s shock picks her up and starts carrying Lillian to the bathroom and comforts her because Lillian is dealing with a lot right now.”

“Kitten it’s okay to be scared but you’ll get through this and if you are carrying Angel’s kittens he would want what’s best for the both of you he seems like he does anything for you”

“Lillian's crystal blue eyes peek out from under her tails and says”

“You think he would and you don’t have to carry me. I'm perfectly capable of walking.”

“Hello nice you’re coming out from No need to be embarrassed kitten you have no control over what happened. Also, I don’t have to but I should spoil you we’re friends after all now we’re here take these and go inside if you need anything I’m just outside the door okay kitten”

“Ozzie sets Lillian down and she heads inside the tests in hand to take the tests and is now anxiously waiting for the results”

“Ozzie why’s it taking so long don’t these things know how crazy nervous I’m feeling right now it’s also not helping that the timing can’t have been worse I mean it’s never a good time but this time especially now Angel going to want to take action because I did something for him but I got hurt in the process. If positive, Angel might not even want anything to do with these kittens. So I might have to raise them alone and that scares me”

“Ozzie, hearing how stressed and grim Lillian sounded, tries to calm her down and ease her worries.”

“Lillian It’ll take a moment no use worrying about that. Also, what do you mean by kittens don’t you kit as in one singular? Also, I might not know Angel all that well but I highly doubt he would leave you stranded when you need him most.”

“You think that and I meant what I said if by some miracle I’m carrying Angel’s kits then I know we’re going to have a litter of cute little hybrids because cat demons when expecting always have multiple kittens usually two to four to a litter.”

“That’s something so you’ll have your hands full if it’s positive. Also, Angel cares deeply for you. I got the sweetest gift from him with the sweetest letter asking for my help and he went on and on about how much he loves and cares for you.”

“He even included pictures. It was super cute and he put it all in a heart-shaped box and wrapped it in a red ribbon. We brought it back with us. So if he loves you this much then he’ll want your kits and love them with all his heart”

“Really can I read the letter, please? I love to hear what my Angel has to say about me.”

“Sorry kitten but Angel left very detailed instructions about what to do with the letter he wanted us to burn it and we did just that.”

“Lillian’s voice turns somber mixed with sadness”

“Oh that’s too bad I guess the pictures are lost as well”

“Goodness no Lillian we have those with us you and Angel are really cute together. I understand as much as anyone how hard it is to keep your relationship quiet it was hard to keep how much I love my little Fizzy frog before we went public”

“The pictures aren’t lost in a fiery blaze and what did Angel need your help with? He told me he had a plan of some sort I think I was half asleep when this happened so I wasn’t paying him much mind”

“Asmodeus figured Lillian had to know about Angel and deal so he figured he would tell her what he knew. A big mistake I mean good for you for being honest but as soon as Lillian finds out about the battle with the Vees she is going to want to fight so badly, especially Val she wants so badly to sink her claws deep into his wings and tear them to shears.”

“Lillian already had a pair of his wings after the night at the club because when she tore them clean off and carried them back to the hotel proudly in her mouth and hung them above their bed she was proud of that feat and since she didn’t use angelic steel they most likely regenerated so this time Lillian would want to leave Val a little something to remember her by and that if you mess with Angel you mess with her because she was his bitch”

“Now from the looks of things Lillian might not be able to fight because all three of those tests came back positive and she had to take it easy but knowing how stubborn Lillian can be she going to fight tooth and claw to be able the Vees but Ozzie, Angel, and Fizz and friends are going to make sure she rests because a full-fledged battle would be too much for her and her unborn kits, it could even prove dangerous. Now back to the story before Ozzie could answer Lillian’s phone starts buzzing to let her the tests should yield the results and starts to check them to see what the results are even though we already know what they’re going to be”

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

“What’s that sound coming from Lillian”

“It’s just my phone that sounds like the timer I set is done which means the tests should be done and now I just have to see the results oh shit!”

“Then with that, I guess our little kitten found out the results and they’re positive and she was shocked beyond belief”

“Oh gods, all three yield positive results. This is just because I can’t believe that I'll be a mom and Angel a dad if he chooses to be. I thought the signs we be more subtle how come it feels like it’s rushing down on me like a roaring waterfall”

“Normally, yes but like I said you’re a very special case when this happens it’s even more intense than most when expecting also since you told me you’re having more than one it’s going to be a lot but hey kitten I’m sure you have lots of friends to help and you’ll spoil you and your kits senseless”

“Oh Ozzie stop it you’re making me blush”

“Well let me be the first to say congrats and I guess Angel going to have to find someone else to fight the Vees because you kitten have to take it easy because it wouldn’t be the best idea for you to fight I mean carry one is hard enough but you’re carrying a whole litter of kittens so brawling with overlords isn’t the smartest idea kitten you could seriously hurt yourself and your unborn kittens”

“Oh Ozzie you did it this time you should’ve said that because now Lillian's voice is full of pure joy upon hearing this but our poor kitten doesn’t realize that she won’t be fighting and she’s going to be pissed”

“OH MY STARS! I can’t believe you know about Angel's contract with Valentino and he wants to fight to get his soul back from Val.YES!, YES!, YES!, about F*CKING TIME! I have been telling him he should challenge the Vees to a demon duel for ages now but he always came up with a reason to not do it what changed his mind.”

“I just can’t believe he got you as the third fighter. We will be an amazing team. Angel and I will fight side by side with you. We will be an unstoppable force not to be reckoned with. This is THE BEST DAY EVER! I get to fight Val and get back at him for treating Angel like shit for years and I’m going to be carrying Angel kits talk about a momentous occasion”

“Now before you say anything like why not take just Val on and leave the other two out of it well they do everything together. If we’re to take Val alone the other two will help him out in other ways so it’s best to take them all on so they have no choice but to fight and not lurk in the shadows like the spineless cowards they are”

“Ozzie in that moment had to tell Lillian that she wouldn’t be fighting it’s tough love time. He couldn’t let Lillian fight this because she could hurt herself and her kits she had to take it easy but knowing Lillian she wouldn’t take no for an answer she could be quite stubborn and hearing happy Lillian was this wasn’t going to be an easy conversation to have so Ozzie starts talking in a nervous voice”

“Lillian, kitten I’m not sure how to say this so I’m just going to say this short and sweet given how you’re carrying kits we’re going have to find a different person to fight that not being you because you have to take it easy and a demon duel is quite the opposite you can’t be over exerting yourself”

“Hearing this the joy quickly fades from Lillian's voice and is replaced by blind rage Lillian becomes so angry that she goes beast mode. Not the best idea because once her rage wears off she is going to feel it because going full demon takes up a lot of energy. So Lillian was very ticked off at not being able to fight Val and started to speak deeply and full of anger”

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN I AM NOT FIGHTING! F*CK YEAH, I FIGHTING THERE’S NO WAY! IN ALL THE SEVEN RINGS OF HELL! I’M STANDING IDLY I’M FIGHTING BY MY ANGEL’S SIDE!”

“YOU CAN’T STOP ME OR TELL ME WHAT TO DO! JUST BECAUSE I’M CARRYING KITS DOESN’T MAKE ME COMPLETELY HELPLESS!-BLUGH”

“Calling it going full demon wasn’t the smartest choice, not her fault because the hormones are messing with our sweet kitten and affecting Lillian's judgment. Now the kittens picked the perfect time to prove Ozzie's point because going full demon messed with Lillian before returning to her normal state”

“Her full form pukes up a liquid pink fire and once it enters the toilet it turns into regular puke then with that Lillian returns to her normal form and Lillian is in a shit ton of pain, especially in the stomach Lillian feels sick and tired.”
“What did you think was going to happen Lillian going full form like that was a dumb idea and of course.”

“You’re going to feel awful going full power like that takes a lot of energy you don’t have because it’s all put toward growing your kittens. Now feeling the aftermath of going full power and downright shitty Lillian curls her tails tight around her stomach to help ease some of the pain she’s feeling because Lillian is in so much pain right now.”

“Ozzie rushes in because he knew that Lillian went full demon and given how she was carrying kits she would be feeling some pretty bad aftermath I mean she sounded pretty awful just now. Ozzie now inside sees Lillian curled up on the bathroom floor tiles coiled so tightly around her stomach that it’s going to leave a mark.”

“Ozzie seeing Lillian in this much pain picks her up and carries Lillian back to bed to rest because she needs it when he picks Lillian up he’s greeted by a low loud growl because Lillian hated feeling all weak like this especially because she was trying to prove a point that she wasn’t helpless and what just happened proved the very opposite and Ozzie carrying her wasn’t helping if Lillian wasn’t in so much pain then she would let him a piece of her mind so she would have to settle showing her displeasure though growling because it hurt too much to speak.

“Now in Ozzie’s arms, Asmodus starts to comfort Lillian and lecture her because she was clearly in pain but also what she did was dumb she couldn’t just throw a hissy fit because she didn’t get her way. Now a small part of and I mean a very small part was kind of glad Lillian was in this situation because what did she think would happen when she went full power.”

“Even in normal cases that true form takes so much energy when he takes on his form he feels lightheaded and drained. With Lillian carrying kits, he couldn’t even imagine how drained Lillian felt after that. Now back to the story, Ozzie carries a very pissed-off Lillian to her room giving her the lecture of her life and trying to soothe her at the same time but she wasn’t making it easy with all her growling. So Ozzie had to show Lillian a heaping load of tough love and this time Lillian had no choice but to hear him out”

“Grrr!”

“Look Lillian you may not like what I said but it’s true and deep down you know it’s true. This proves I was right you’re clearly in a lot of pain right now.”

“What were you thinking going into your true form like that? It was super dangerous. It's a miracle you’re not in more pain than you already are. You know how much energy it takes to maintain it and even when you take it in the aftermath you feel so wiped and sick. I have no idea what it’s like for you with your kittens but, you didn’t take it well”

“Grrr!”

“Like it or not Lillian you have to take it easy and after that little stunt you pulled you won’t be trying that again anytime soon because you learned your lesson right Lillian. Look I get it sucks that you can’t fight by Angel’s side I get that but the health of you and your unborn kits comes first.”

“Grrr!”

“I’m doing this because I care and you’re in no shape to take on three overlords in a demon duel it will require vigorous training if we are going to pull this off and even though I know you aren’t helpless you’re a total badass but please believe me I’m going to do everything in our power to free Angel from the creep. You can do your part by taking it easy so please do that”

“Grr!”

“Look, you have to stop doing that. I get you wanting to fight because you hate Val and for good reasons which I hope to find out more about. You’re not going to be in the fight, it's best you realize that now. Now that I have all that off my chest you poor sweet kitten you must be feeling in so much pain right now and the source of it must be coming from your stomach your tails are wrapped around it pretty tight.”

“You sounded awful back there, if I had to guess your kits were telling you, “Hey, look, Mom. If you are so stubborn, we’ll just have to make you listen to us because you need to take it easy, but if you won’t listen, we’ll make you.”

“They sure sent you quite a message, didn't they? Now let's get you into bed and you better rest. You need to regain your strength and that might take a while. Hopefully, when you rest up you’ll see the sense of all this and you’ll be in a better mood. Now we’re in your room so try to sleep kitten here let's get you all cozy”

“Ozzie now in Lillian’s room settles her into bed and she falls asleep. I'm glad that once safe and warm she fell asleep without any problem despite all the pain she was in. Now even though Ozzie wouldn’t let Lillian fight. Lillian knew that Angel would have her back no way he would let her sit on the sidelines.”

“He knew how badly Lillian wanted this; he promised her when the time came she would fight by his side and take back what was stolen from him in the first place. Yeah, Lillian I don’t think that’s happening you are too stubborn for your good. I just hope you realize that you won’t be fighting but you can help in other ways because once Angel hears about your kittens he’s going to side with Asmodus on this one.”

Now Ozzie seeing Lillian fast asleep decides to sit and watch her for a while he does that it’s now one o’clock time why don’t we see what Fizz is up to he’s watching over Angel practicing what to say to him when he has to wake him up in the next two hours and trying to think of good practice questions to ask him and get to know him better and make things right because they didn’t have the greatest first impression”

“Fizz wanted Angel to like him because he was friends with Lillian and he wanted Angel to like him too so Fizz starts thinking out loud to kill the time he had before he had to wake up Angel”

“How has only one hour passed? Is this thing broken? Why is time moving so slowly? Now what should I ask him when I wake him up? We can start simply by asking what his name is; that’s good. Then l get more complex like how you and Lillian meet. That must be quite the story. I wonder what she’s been up to I mean it’s been ages since we properly talked”

“I know she used to work for Ozzie. Of course, she was a great matchmaker. She would help people find love and occasionally grace the human world with her presence and give the humans a show she was quite a hit. Until she quit, not sure why she did but hey at least we can get some answers now and find out what she’s been up to.”

“Suddenly it dawns on Fizz when Angel wakes up who knows how he would be toward him and this made Fizz nervous because he messed up big time”

“Why am I so nervous? I mean you won’t hate me right, first impressions aren’t everything I’m sure made mine but I had no idea you needed help.”

“With Fizz talking so much it wakes Angel up and at the sight of seeing Fizz Angel wasn’t too happy to see him and planned to let him know. Safe to say there was nothing wrong with Angel's memory. Fizz is quite shaken by Angel waking up so early and even more but what Angel said and Angel said”

“Oh hell no! Go away I don’t want you to want you and you’re not getting any more of this you can’t afford me and even if you could I'm taken and I hate the taste of metal so don’t go getting any ideas. Also, I am way too much for you to handle. So I suggest you crawl back into the lab you came out of Little Imp because you’re not normal”

“I’ve met other imps and they sure don’t look like you so you’re not normal. No imp can stretch and twist their body like you and why are you white is that makeup laying it on a little thick? What are you trying to hide from your little robot-imp? Why aren’t you red and those horns? Why are there so many colors? I thought imp horns were only black and white and vice-versa.”

“Fizz realizes that Angel is confused. Who could blame him? Fizz was different from other imps so even though Angel's words hurt. Angel was just trying to make sense of what happened and his hostility kind of deserved that so. Fizz tries to clear things up and hopefully get Angel to soften towards him”

“Angel, so glad you’re awake and you remember me, that's just great. Now, first of all, I deserved it but it still hurt and I wasn’t made in a lab. I'm very much a real imp. I am so sorry about how we first met you kind of scared me and insects took over but I would love to clear some things up so you don’t even have to speak you can listen”

“Like I should trust a word you say you just see me as a toy to be thrown away when you’re done with him. Well heads up I’m a lot more than just your toy. I’m a person with feelings and desires that lie outside the bedroom since no one can make me do anything I don’t want to do while I’m here you have till count of ten because I’m feeling nice to get out of my face before I make you regret what you did to me”

“Angel's third pair of arms pop out both holding two fully loaded Tommy guns seeing this Fizz freaks out because he was wondering where those guns came from. Fizz does as Angel asks because he knows Angel is bluffling he would dare shoot him also the safety was still on so Fizz knew Angel was just scared and loopy from painkillers so he was putting on this big tough act because Angel was scared of what Fizz might do him now that Angel couldn’t run because his head hurt too much. So he was trying to stand his ground and show Fizz he wouldn’t be taken advantage of and he wouldn’t go down without a fight.”

“Fizz seeing how wide, scared, and clouded Angel’s eyes looked Fizz needed to calm Angel down and escalate this situation quickly before things took a turn. Fizz wanted to get Angel to trust him so he brought up Lillian because she held a special place his Angel’s heart Fizz could appeal to that and possibly bring up their friendship and the fact they both have shitty bosses”

“Okay where did those come from because you didn’t have those before”

“I’ve always had them, not that it’s any of your concern. Now back away slowly and no one gets hurt and hands where I can see them.”

Step, Step, Step

“Okay, now can you please put it that way? I can tell you don’t want to hurt me, you're just scared but I promise I’m not going to do anything to you. I have a boyfriend and we’re very happy together. You might know him. I can also relate to you. I used to work for someone downright shitty before I quit. We want to help you because you don’t have the luxury of quitting. We look forward to hearing about your plan once you’re better.”

“ You and Lillian that must be quite the story there, how did you two meet? So I’m pretty sure Lillian would have my head if I let you get more hurt. You two are cute together and I do get how hard it is to keep your love secret. Only you have more to lose than just your reputation so why don’t I just take those off your hands I can tell you more about myself and you can do the same”

“Not needed watch this”

“Angel's third pair of arms guns all vanish into his body and Fizz's mouth is floor because that was a cool trick. Also glad to see Angel letting his guard down I guess he finally realized that Fizz was friend not foe. Also hearing how he spoke of Lillian it sounded like he knew her personally so he decided to trust him after all a friend of Lillian was a friend of his”

“That was wicked cool you can just do that at will”

“Yes glad you think so but can we talk later I’m not really in the mood and I want some quiet so I can go back to sleep”

“Of course I’m sorry do you want anything fresh ice pack, more blankets anything at all I don’t mind”

“A fresh ice pack please”

“Right away Angel”

“Fizz takes Angel's old now limp and damp ice pack and goes to the kitchen to get a fresh one putting the old one back into the freezer. Fizz now holding a cold crisp ice pack in his hand and now in the living room puts it on Angel’s head”

“How’s that feel”

“It feels nice thanks could you check on-Zzz”

“With that Angel is fast asleep and he had a pretty good idea who Angel was talking about and Fizz figured he could see how Ozzie and Lillian were doing and then go back to Angel. He would be fine for a few minutes and this way he could sleep in peace. Fizz Is now inside the bedroom Ozzie watching over a sleeping Lillian and they start chatting to fill each other in on what they missed”

“So what’s the news with Lillian spilling the tea I need to know”

“Easy Fizz well she’s carrying kittens as it turns out she’s going to have more than one as it turns out a litter of cute little hybrids and she got a little pissy because I told her she couldn’t fight in Angel’s epic battle plan she went beast mode and it didn’t end well for her she threw up and I picked her up. She hated that and was expressing her dislike but she couldn’t do anything so while she was being carried I gave quite the lecture and once she was in bed she went right to sleep so Angel how’s he doing.”

“He’s doing fine, he's sleeping as well and you were right he doesn’t hate me. Well, how did Lillian take the news of her having kittens? What's the game plan? Is she keeping them? They would be so cute if she did. They have great genetics from both sides.”

“See Froggy I told you you had nothing to worry about. She plans on keeping them but she wants to fight as well and Lillian has to get it into her head that not happening as much as she wants it she has to take it easy.”

“That’s great news and Lillian might be mad about it for a while but she’ll get over it”

“Thanks, Fizz. I've been thinking about what Lillian said earlier. It holds that people are looking for Angels. It has me worried, all the talk about who his secret lover is isn’t helping either. So Lillian and her unborn kits are in danger as well. People don’t know who Angel is dating and most think it’s just gossip so that works in their favor and not thinking anything of this. I'm just not sure if they’ll be safe here”

“Ozzie I’m worried about Lillian too as well as Angel but where is this going you have that I have an idea look on your face so spill what is it”

“No hiding anything from you Froggy if they’re cool with it Lillian and Angel should move into our spare suite. We can offer them my personal protection. I also need to hear more about Angel’s plan and I want to get to know him better wouldn't it be nice to catch up with Lillian? It's been ages since we last talked to her.”

“Also, this way they can be safe because no one would dare mess with me and the staff know that no amount of money or possible job opportunity is worth crossing me. So they’ll keep quiet about their whereabouts. Also, Lillian and Angel will be well taken care of by the staff.”

“I guess that would be nice. I do miss her and I do want to get to know Angel better but only if they want to and we have to wait for Ellie’s to get back because they clearly bonded and so she wants to be sure to see them off.”

“I know right thank you so much, Fizz now let's get this place cleaned u-zzzz”

“Looks like Lillian took it out of you now sleep I’ll take care of this mess”

“Lillian's ears have been listening and she overheard everything because she had been pretending to be asleep as a way to give Ozzie the silent treatment because she was still mad at him for not letting her fight and was giving him the silent treatment Lillian you naughty little thing. Now Lillian gets up out of bed because Asmodus is asleep so she doesn’t have to pretend to be asleep anymore and thank goodness because she was so bored and needed someone to talk to and something to do so when she speaks she scares Fizz shitless”

“Finally I was getting so bored just waiting about time I was just waiting for him to leave but this is so much better here let me help you clean this up it’s my mess after all and it’s been a day for no comments on how I look because I know I look shitty”

“Oh f*ck Lillian I thought you were sleeping how much did you hear”

“Oh I was just pretending I’m not too happy with Asmodus at the moment so he’s getting the silent treatment and that was just the way to do it now that he’s sleeping I can finally do something I’m not even showing yet and I'm being treated like I’m helpless. Also, Angel will want me to fight by his side. I'm not leaving him hanging.”

“Okay I could use the help if want and what’s this really about I mean he told me how mad you’re about not being able to fight but you know that it’s a dumb idea if you go into battle so why are you so keen on doing this Angel will understand he’ll want you to put yourself first”

“I just want to fight by his side is that so much to ask and why do I have to take it easy I can still fight and just because I’m carrying kits doesn’t sh-bleug”

“Just Lillian kittens send her yet another message and they plan on doing that until she gets it into her head that she won’t be fighting”

“These little bundles of-muf-joy hate me why-muf-don’t they want me-muf-fight don’t they want to their-muf mom to be a total badass bit-beuck”

“Lillian was holding back vile until it became too much and Lillian puked. The pain from earlier came rushing back with a vengeance and Fizz seeing this knows Lillian needs to get her ass back to bed but Lillian hated being treated like she was a fragile flower. So Fizz took a different approach to make Lillian feel better”

“That’s when Lillian starts crying because of the pain and Fizz being mad at her only made it worse. Fizz seeing Lillian cry stops what he’s doing and rushes over to comfort her and carries her to bed once in bed Lillian talking between sobs says”

“Waaa-th-th-this is worst-Waaa-I’m-I’m useless-Waaa-I can’t even fight by his side but now I’ll have to watch helplessly-Waaa-what if he gets hurt I can’t stand it”

“Fizz finally got to the root of why Lillian wanted to fight so badly she was scared for Angel and him getting hurt she wanted to be there to protect him”

“Lillian you aren’t useless and it’s a demon duel he might get a little banged up but he’ll be fine Ozzie is going to help him okay now rest and we can figure out what you can do to help outside of fighting”

“Zzzz”

“You better be sleeping for real this time and not pretending now I have to clean up this mess you keep up the good work”

“Fizz gets to work cleaning the room and three hours later he’s finally done he picks up all the candy wrappers and scrubs all the puke off the floors, and just as he finishes Lillian and Ozzie wakes up and I sense Angel stirring from sleep as well and Ellie walks in the door talk about good timing now let's set the plan into action I can’t wait to see how this unfolds”

Yawn

“Oh Lillian, Ozzie glad to see you’re both awake. Lillian, how are you feeling any better? Ozzie glad to see you had a restful sleep”

“Ozzie looking around and seeing the room now spotless is in shock”

“Fizz did you do this because this room is spotless I can’t believe it’s the same place”

“Thanks, Ozzie I did think I made myself useful and it took ages but so worth it. So Lillian how did I Do I do a good job I love to hear what you think”

“Lillian gets up out of bed and grabs a fresh set of clothes because she finally has the energy to clean herself up then heads out the door and to the bathroom Nug’s right by her side. As she does this she says nothing because she plans on giving Asmodus the cold shoulder and if he were in the same room as her she wouldn’t say a word or if she had to, her answers would be blunt. Confused about what he just witnessed, Ozzie asked Fizz what that was all about.”

“Fizz what happened Lillian seemed pretty cold just now any idea what that was all about”

“She’s just mad about the whole not being able to take part in the demon duel against the Vees and kind of taking it out on you but she’ll get over it so don’t worry now let's go check on Angel it’s been a while and the painkillers wore off a while ago so I want to make he’s not in too much pain”

“Let's go then”

“Fizz and Ozzie start walking over to Angel now let's see what Lillian is up to. It seems no this can’t be right, it seems like she’s having a conversation with Nugs. Like she can understand him we need to know what happened to Lillian because this is getting too good and I have to find out more. Now let's see what Lillian is talking to Nug about as she walks to the bathroom to freshen up. I wonder did she had cast some spell to give them a telepathic connection”

“This is just so so so unfair don’t they have any idea how bad I want this? I need to fight by Angel’s side. I have to protect him and they don’t get that. Luckily Angel will have my back. He'll want me by his side to fight being a total badass bitch and we’ll have a great story to tell our kittens.”

“That their mom and dad fought and won their dad's soul back from evil Valentino will be their favorite story they’ll keep insisting they hear over and over again.”

“Kittens, are they the reason why you smell of milk? I first smelled it on you two days ago and felt the need to protect you so where are these kittens? I want to meet my new friends and play with them.”

“Easy Nug’s it’s going to be a while before you can meet them and you won’t be able to play with them for a while “

“Where are the kittens then and why can’t I play with them? I’m going to find them because they need guidance I mean this world is a big place someone has to show them the ropes why can’t it be me”

“Well if you want to meet them well they're in my stomach so it's going to be a few months before you can meet them and you have to be gentle because they’ll be a lot smaller than you.”

“Wait! In your stomach did you eat them?”

“No you silly little thing I didn’t eat them I growing them in here and some people think I can’t handle myself because of these little cuties and each time I try to prove I’m not completely useless it goes wrong”

“Lillian's eyes well with tears for no reason due to the hormones”

“Why are you crying, don't be sad and those people must be bad, want me to bite them for you”

“Thanks, Nug’s sweet of you but it’s not needed now how would you feel about going someplace new for a while”

“Really where would we go? Will there be lots of new friends for me to make? I just love meeting new people. Like that big chicken and the one made of metal, they seem nice you seemed like you didn’t like the big chicken though did he do something bad let me at him”

“No Nug’s I’m just mad at Asmodeus so I’m not speaking to him and I’m so glad you’re no board just have to convince Angel now and you’ll have lots of playmates they have six puppies for you to play with won’t that be fun for you to have animal friends for play with”

“I’ll have playmates when are we leaving I want to go now let's go now please please please I want to meet my new friends now can go and meet them”

“Easy Nug’s I have to Angel first so don’t get your hopes up and before I do I’m taking a shower because I smell rank and look even worse so I’m going inside. To freshen up you have to wait out here okay I’ll be out soon okay.”

“Don’t go inside please don’t leave me you smell amazing don’t go or at least let me go with you and watch over you so I can protect you from the water demons. I just don’t get why you’re so obsessed with being clean seems like a lot of work if you’re asking me”

“Nug’s you’ll be fine and thanks but I disagree and I’m sure the others will disagree because I smell like a dumpster fire so I’m going you wait out here okay”

“Lillian heads inside the bathroom and closes the door starts to peel the nasty clothes that clung to her body turns on the water Lillian steps into the shower and starts scrubbing viciously at her fur to remove all the dried vomit from her once she finally gets all the gunk off her fur and doesn’t worry her casts have a waterproof protection spell on them makes it so much easier than trash bags. Then Lillian starts to blow dry and brush all the mats out of her fur and puts on a fresh change of clothes: her favorite tee shirt and black yoga pants. Lillian now emerges ten minutes from the bathroom Nug’s jumps up on her with such force he nocks Lillian down to the ground because he is so happy to see her”

“What took you so long it’s been forever since I last saw you look different and smell different yet the same.”

“I’m glad to see you too but easy you knocked the breath out of me. It's only been ten minutes and what you’re smelling is the smell of cleanliness. Now you want to see Angel I bet he’d love to see you”

“Upon this Nug’s gets super excited because he hasn’t seen Angel all day and was wondering what became of his dad and he wants to see him so bad”

“Daddy’s home!Daddy's home! What are we waiting for? I haven't seen him all day. Come on what’s taking you so long I want to see him I missed him so so so much”

“Nugs gets up off of Lillian's lap and starts rushing off following Angel’s scent trail with Lillian desperately trying to keep up with Nugs. Lillian is struggling to catch her breath.”

“Daddy’s home!Daddy's home! Now where are you I missed you so much your scent is stronger this way Daddy I’m coming”

“Huff-huff-Nugs I get you’re excited to see Angel but take it-huff-huff-easy you’re going so fast I can barely keep up with you-huff-huff-huff-I’m carrying kittens Ozzie-huff-huff-might have a point if I can’t keep up with you maybe I really can’t be in the fight as much as it pains me-huff-huff-huff”

“Nugs brought Lillian to the living room where Angel is, along with Fizz, Asmodeus, and Ellie. Turns out they were just waiting for Lillian to show up so they could talk about Ozzie's plan. Lillian makes quite the entrance she comes rushing in after Nug’s who jumps onto Angel’s lap and starts oinking happily Lillian trips over a bump in the rug and falls flat on her face”

“Oink!, Oink!, Oink!”

“This is what we hear but Lillian heard”

“Daddy I found you, I found you where have you been I missed you so so so much why do you have a bump on your head? That’s not important right now what matters is that you’re here and don’t ever leave me like that you had me worried Dad”

Owie!

“Hey Nug’s I missed you too but Lillian you took quite the tumble”

“I’m fine Angel glad to see you’re awake and feeling better Angel and that bump on your head has gone down quite a bit not so swollen as before. If anything I’m just feeling a little sleepy Nugs here had me on my toes”

“Okay now that everyone’s here we can finally get started and let's make this quick because Lillian looks like she might fall asleep on us at any moment and I don’t want to keep her up any longer than I have to. Now before we get started Lillian has some news she wants to share.”

“Lillian finally did give Ozzie the silent treatment because she hated this but he was right she couldn’t fight it would be a fool’s errand.”

“Thanks, Ozzie this was completely unexpected but turns out I’m pregnant and there's your Angel. I know it turns out in rare cases that hellborn and sinners can have kids naturally but it’s very very very rare I can’t stress that enough.”

“Angel before he could get the words out Ellie yells out”

“I f*cking knew it! I just wasn’t sure but it explains why you were acting so weird this morning. Well,l conjugations you too you’re going to have your hands full with because you’re getting a litter of cute little hybrid kits because you’re having more than one right.”

“Yes it’s usually four per litter it ranges Angel you’ve been quiet-yawn-I get this is a lot to handle-yawn”

“This is unexpected and puts a wrench in my plans but this is great news and I can’t wait to meet our little ones”

“Angel thought to himself”

“This is an even bigger reason to free myself from Val because he won’t like this if word gets out he’ll do anything to keep this under wraps even killing her and now I have to find a third person but who I was kind of counting on Lillian fighting by my side but that’s not happening now. I do hope Blizo's job offer is still on the table because I’m taking it.”

“Look I get this is a very exciting time but we are getting off-topic. So Ozzie I believe you had something to say of the utmost importance right”

“Yes, thank you Fizz now I was hoping you could move in with us only if you want to of course. We have an extra suit you can use and you’ll be under my protection because Lillian’s right people are talking so far they think it’s just gossip but that could change and while you’re my roof I’ll protect you and my staff no better than to cross me so they’ll keep quiet.”

“Also I want to get to know you better and catch up with Lillian. She, Fizz, and I go way back and I love to hear more about this plan of yours and get an understanding of your fighting style”

“That sounds great are you sure you don’t mind I would hate to impose and Ellie has already offered to let us stay with her so this isn’t necessary really”

“It’s fine Angel we insist and you wouldn’t be imposing you and Lillian are most welcome to stay with us”

“Angel you should go with them I’ll miss you but hey we’ll see each other when Lillian comes in for her check-ups and Lillian’s out of the hospital now weren’t you just staying here so you could be closer to her you don’t have to stay here if you don’t want to”

“You sure you’ve been so helpful and kind to Lillian? I hate to just leave you like this”

“It’s fine Angel”

“Okay Asmodeus I just have one question before I decide on anything”

“Sure thing Angel and please call me Ozzie no need to be so formal now lay it on me, Angel”

“Are you pet friendly because this little guy on my lap is Nug’s and where I go I won’t leave him behind.”

“Here Ozzie I’ll take this one. Yes we're pet-friendly. We love animals. We have six puppies at home and I’m sure Nug’s here would have some friends to play with and how can we not let him come because he's too cute.”

“Also if you managed to capture her heart you must be something and I want to get to know you better as well and I bet you want to get to know us better as well”

“At the mention of Nug’s new playmates, he starts oinking happily”

“Oink!, Oink!, Oink!”

“This is what we hear but Lillian heard”

“Let’s go let’s go I want to meet my new playmates now so hurry up. I don’t know what you’re waiting for. Let's go meet my new friends. We can play so many fun games together. You heard them say yes oh please say yes I never had friends to play with before.”

“Yawn-Nug’s I get you’re excited but settle down”

“Well it sounds like someone wants to go and if Lillian is okay with it we can have our stuff packed up and leave by tomorrow morning if that works”

“Yawn-I say yes I look forward to seeing more of you”

“Well that settles it see you tomorrow hope that’s not too last minute I know you must have a lot to do for preparing our room on such short notice to boot”

“It’s not that short notice we’ll have everything ready but by the time you get there it’s no problem at all we’ll have the staff start preparing your room right away”

“Can’t wait to see you now how do we get home”

“Here I believe Lillian can do that”

“Zzzz”

“Lillian is now fast asleep because Lillian was fighting to stay wake and it became too much and is now sleeping on the living room carpet”

“Well look at that she’s sleeping no use waking her she needs her rest I’ll get you home”

“Then Angel rubs the crystal around his neck and a portal with a purple hue comes out of nowhere and Fizz and Ozzie step through it and find themselves back home. Now let's leave everyone alone. Angel and Lillian have a big day tomorrow and I don’t wish to bug them so let’s leave Angel to prepare for the big day. Now I just can’t believe that we finally got the answers we needed

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“Yawn-what time is it? Is it morning already nah it can't be so sleepy just more than five minutes. Oh shit so so so sorry you must be dying to find out what’s going to happen after all since it’s now morning apparently. Why not see what Lillian and Angel are up to? Today’s a big day, and they’re moving in with Ozzie and Fizz.”

“I’m still in shock. I just can’t believe Lillian is carrying kittens, and they’re going to be so cute. I wonder how many they’ll have and what their genders will be. This is the best news ever so let’s see what the happy couple is up to shall we? From the looks of things, it’s seven thirty and Angel is wide awake.”

“Making sure he has everything packed up and ready to go before they leave. Angel does all this while Lillian is sleeping soundly. Now enough talk let’s see Angel is now talking out loud and double-checking to make sure he has everything packed before they leave.”

“Let’s see clothes all packed, check both mine and Lillian’s best to let my queen sleep. She's carrying our kits after all. Lillian won’t appreciate being woken up quite the opposite.”

“If she isn’t up by nine for breakfast I’ll have to wake her up hopefully. She’ll be in a good mood because I want to arrive around ten thirty, noon at the latest give them time to prepare and not rush them”

“Now back to the task at hand Lillian’s phone charger check, clean sheets, check. Nug’s bed, food, water bowls, food, toys, leash, and harness, check, check, check, check, and check now the only thing left is. Wait where’s the dirty laundry I should get started on that before we leave so we can have clean clothes and I’ve been putting it off so now where is it”

“That’s when Ellie comes in carrying a basket of clean and folded clothes Angel's robe with the faux fur collar trim on the collar resting on the top seeing this Angel is quite shocked because this was super nice of Ellie and Angel starts thanking her”

“Thanks, Ellie but I was just about to do something that you didn’t have to do. I’m more than capable of washing my clothes. Wait is that my robe holy shit it’s as good as new how did you get all the vomit out of it I mean Lillian had caked this thing in puke the night some fool uncorked a love potion my poor kitten thanks for taking such good care of her”

“Angel I don’t mind and I have my ways and thought I’d help you out since you’re leaving today and as much as I’ll miss you and Lillian I thought I should help you you don’t have to do it all alone”

“I was just doing my job but she was one of my favorite patients and here take this meant to give it to you yesterday but I forgot so here consider it a going away present”

“Ellie sets down the basket of laundry and pulls out a rectangular-shaped box wrapped in delicate paper with a silky pink ribbon. Angel is shocked and is not sure what to make of this gesture.”

“You got me a gift, Ellie. This is too much, first the laundry now. I can’t possibly accept this. Also, I didn't tell you anything. It feels wrong if I accept this.”

“Angel tries to give the box back to Ellie but she pulls her hands back and puts it back into Angel’s hands and says”

“I know I didn’t have to I wanted to it’s what friends do and you don’t need to get me anything it’s just been a pleasure getting to know you so I insist you take it”

“Okay then if you’re certain I guess we should let this gift go to waste. Now let's see what you got me. It would be extra special if you wrapped it all up nicely.”

“Angel pulls away at the ribbon not wanting to rip it and starts tearing at the paper on the box to a new hellphone. This one doesn’t have the Vox tech logo so Vox couldn’t track Angel’s location and drag him back to the studio to face Val before he’s ready. Angel can’t find the right words for this gift but he sure as hell was going to try.”

“This is wow just wow how did you find a phone that isn’t made by Vox tech I mean I just thought I would have to go without one even if it was a tad inconvenient because Val could have Vox find me and forcefully bring me back to work for him”

“Oh please Vox Tech isn’t the only technology-producing company we have lots of other options it’s just up until now you just had that option and I felt bad about damaging your old one so I thought I’d make it to you and get you this and my number already in there so we keep in touch because I’ll want updates on those kittens. Lillian’s number is in there as well everything else is up to you”

“Well thanks this is the best gift ever and I plan on I promise to keep you updated on the kitten's progress”

“Well you’re welcome now while you put these away I’ll make breakfast”

“No way you’ve done way too much once these are put away. I’ll make breakfast. It's the least I can do. You can’t do everything I can at least do after everything you did for us.”

“Okay, how about this: Since you’re only here for a few hours, you’ll mostly be gone before noon, right? So how about we spend them together? I'll help you pack these in your bag, and we can both make breakfast and talk while we do it.”

“Works for me so what do you want to know”

“Well let's start with the obvious you're going to be a dad that’s something how are you handling this also the fact she going to have two or more kittens I mean one is a handful but you’re going to have a whole litter of kittens after all you don’t know how many you’re having two-four is pretty vague”

“Well if I’m completely honest I’m a mix of all emotions, happiness, fear and so many more I can’t name. I’m not sure I can handle one kit much less two or more. I don’t know if I’m ready.”

“Angel, what you’re feeling is perfectly normal and given the circumstances, I would be shocked if you weren’t feeling this way. I mean this isn’t common knowledge after all”

“Thanks, that helps so much but I’m still confused about how sinners can get people pregnant. Lillian didn’t go into detail about so I have so many questions as to how this happened”

“Well here I’ll clear up any questions she was right about this being very rare and it doesn’t happen very often but hell-born which Lillian is can and keep in mind you have to do it more than once for this to happen but hell-born can reactive the reproductive organs in sinners that being you and this is a permanent thing so that’s pretty much it does it clear things up, Angel”

“Angel puts the last of clothes into their duffle and zips it shut and it’s so full it looks like it might burst open at any given moment. Also, let me say Lillian is a pretty deep sleeper because they weren’t even trying to be quiet, they were talking at a normal volume.”

Zip

“It does, thanks. That just about does it. Everything is packed and ready to go. Thanks for the help. Now I’m starving. Let's get started on breakfast. Hopefully, Lillian will be awake by then with a healthy appetite, but until then, I’m going to let her sleep.”

“However as much as she needs rest I want to leave here by ten so as much as I hate to do this I might have to wake her up and hope she’s in a good mood. I’d hate to keep Ozzie waiting but I also want to give them time to prepare our room”

“Angel don’t stress come on I'm hungry too so let's get started the kitchen’s this way and you want to do this I mean you just had a concussion you really should take it easy”

“Ellie I’ll be fine the bump on my head is almost non-existent and if I start to feel lightheaded I’ll sit down and drink some water and take an aspirin. I want to help. I mean you gave me and Lillian when we had no place to stay sorry you didn’t get to know Lillian better she is simply the best”

“I bet she is now come on let’s start getting the food ready now follow me”

“Ellie gestures with her hands for Angel to follow her to the kitchen and they start making breakfast and they’re working quite hard to make a wonderful feast. I guess since they only have a few hours together they wanted to make it special. Now while they cook let's see what Lillian and Nug’s are up to because all the delicious smells wafting in from the kitchen and into the bedroom tickle Nug’s nose.Wakes Nug’s from sleep and this causes him to get excited.”

“Wanting to tell Lillian who was still sleeping.Wakes her up because this is too good not to tell someone because no one else could understand him like she did. So this spell only works so Lillian can hear him okay? That's an interesting turn of events. Lillian now awake and still half asleep turns to the clock and sees it’s eight o’clock and then turns to see what woke her up and sees Nugs chatting happily”

“Zzzz-what’s the delicious smell and where’s it coming from? I have to tell Lillian she’s just got to know about this. I know she said not to wake her unless I had something important to tell her and I believe this qualifies so Lillian wake up! wake up!”

“I have super important to tell you so wake up already. Stop sleeping and give me love. I have something I have to tell you so wake up!”

“Nug’s what do you want? I thought I explicitly told you that unless it was important not to wake me up! I’m even more sleepy than usual because my kittens kept me most of the night because I was throwing up so you better have a good reason for waking up otherwise I’m good back to bed wake me up when that clock says 9:00 Can you do that for me”

“I know Lillian and I have a very good reason for waking you up after all I remember staying with you by that thing you call a toilet when you said that and I promise now just hear me out”

“Okay what is it”

“It’s that delicious smell, where's it coming from, it's making me hungry, what is it, and more importantly where’s it coming from? This is dire. I have to know so I can get it for me.”

“I mean how can you not smell it because it’s everywhere and it’s killing me that I can’t pinpoint where it’s coming from and it’s madding. So you have any ideas, Lillian”

“Nug’s that’s just Ellie and Angel most likely making breakfast. It's most likely coming from the kitchen and it’s not worth waking me up over so I’m going back to sleep and it’s most likely not ready yet. Like I said when that clock says 9:00 wake me up and then we’ll eat okay.”

“You’re not wrong though it smells amazing they must be cooking up a storm almost makes me want to get up because it’s making me hungry but I still sle-zzzzz”

“Then with that, Lillian is back asleep before she could get another word out and Nug’s now waiting impatiently while watching over Lillian now let's see if we can listen in on what he’s thinking”

“Easy for you to say Lillian you just sleeping there and not smelling it. Should I go and check things out and see if everything is in order, maybe my daddy would even slip me a few delicious scraps.”

“Nugs is about to leave when he comes across a moral dilemma: should he choose to stay with Lillian or go and see what’s cooking in the kitchen?

“Wait I can’t go, I have to stay and watch over Lillian and my new brothers and sisters. I still don’t understand how Lillian is growing them in her tummy. How did they get there anyway? After all, she needs me to stay and protect her and her kittens, my future brothers and sisters.”

“She needs me to wake her up as well but that smell. Why does it have to smell so good? It's like it's teasing me but I can’t leave her. Can I? No I can’t. It must be close to 9:00 right it feels like it’s been forever it must be getting close right”

“Nugs looks at the clock and only ten minutes have passed and he’s shocked why was time passing so slowly it was torture and the smells were so good it was making this sheer torture.”

“ Only 8:10 you have to be kidding me seriously. Lillian, you’re very very very lucky that even though I want to go and check out all those yummy smells. I’m here because I’ve made it my sole duty to protect you even if I still have mixed feelings about you.”

“I mean you take up most of my daddy’s attention but you’re not that bad I guess. I mean you’re giving me siblings to play with even if I can't meet them for a few months apparently which stinks I want to meet them now!”

“Well if you want to sleep I guess I should keep you company I feel sleepy myself and you do give pretty good cuddles not as good as my daddy but not bad either”

“Then with that Nug’s snuggles in an open gap in Lillian's arms and falls asleep. Now from the looks of things they have quite the spread all set up on the table I mean they have scrambled eggs, pancakes, waffles, hash browns extra crispy, bacon and sausage dripping with grease, biscuits hot and fresh from the oven, syrup, hot sauce.”

“Fresh fruit juicy strawberries, plump blueberries and succulent pieces of pineapple, fresh squeezed orange juice, freshly brewed coffee, and hot ginger tea with honey this time not bezel juice. Lillian won’t be having that for a while at least the one with alcohol but luckily Beelzebub a.k.a queen bee makes one without booze in it so Lillian can still enjoy her favorite drink.”

“Wait, are those ooey-gooey-cinnamon buns and double chocolate chunk muffins those lucky bitches all this talk of breakfast is making my mouth water. I wish I was there. This looks delicious. Oh, come on whipped cream and powdered sugar. Come on, you're killing me here. Now we need to get back to the story at hand even though they have a feast fit for kings and nursing queens like Lillian. Now Ellie and Angel stand back admiring their hard work beaming with pride”

“This looks amazing we make a great team I think we might have overdone it though for just three people I mean this is a lot of food why did you have us make so much anyway”

“Well today’s special and I wanted to make sure you take some back with you. Also, the hellphone wasn’t the only thing I had planned. This was a bit more last minute but I have my ways.”

“Then with a vroom of engines, two cars pull up the I.M.P van and a limo. That’s when Ellie's voice perks up and a sly smile forms across her face”

Vroom, Vroom

“From the sounds of that, I believe my second surprise has just arrived”

“What did you do Ellie you’re spoiling us”

“You just have to see you’ll love it”

“Just then the doorbell rings and Ellie goes to open the door leaving Angel even curious as to what Ellie had planned”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Oh I better go and get that might be important hey Angel why not go and get Lillian for breakfast and see if she is awake she must be starving she has eaten for three or more so why not go get her”

“Sure Ellie I’ll get Lillian but you’re acting weird what are you hiding”

“Nothing at all now I’d hate to keep whoever’s at the door waiting that would be very very rude”

“Angel leaves to go get Lillian from their room once Angel is out of sight. Ellie goes to open the door and is bombarded by Fizz’s puppies and is tackled to the ground and is rendered helpless by puppy kisses”

“Arff, Arff, Arff, Arff, Arff, Arff”

“Stop it, stop it, stop it that tickles”

“That’s when Fizz and Ozzie come rushing and Fizz grabs their leashes and holds onto them tightly and starts expressing how sorry he’s feeling and Ozzie helps Ellie up and hands her a wipe to clean all the puppy slobber off her face”

“Ellie I’m so so so sorry these little cuties kind of got away from me they’re just always happy to meet new people and we are so happy you wanted to have us over again”

“Hey let me help you up and here take this to clean your face you have slobber on your face they just get excited.”

“Thanks, Ozzie and it’s fine Fizz. I'm just happy you could come over at the last minute. Now come inside I can’t keep you waiting out here come in, come in and bring these little ones with you Lillian and Angel with just love these puppies, and Nug’s will just love having some friends to play with”

“Ellie steps aside away from the door to let Ozzie and company inside and they settle down on the couch.”

“Thanks, we’re hoping to do that. I mean if they’re coming to live with us. We should see how everyone gets along”

“Smart call so make yourself comfortable we’re just waiting on a few more guests then we’ll all gather and eat shortly and we have quite the spread for you today.

“That’s great because we came to eat and we can’t wait to see what you prepared for us”

“Thanks but I had some help but I didn’t do it alone no let's just wait for our other guests.

“Just as Ellie is about to sit down the doorbell rings and Ellie gets up to answer it.When she opens the door and now standing outside it are Stolas and Blizo are both carrying a bottle of champagne for mimosas.”

“Stolas, Blizo so glad you could come, and is that champagne oh I just love where this is going I have some orange juice all set out we can make mimosas. Stolas nice to see you finally ditched that cast and crutches but they have you on the boot though that must stink”

“Ellie eying the boot on Stolas right leg and Stolas cheeks turn pink with embarrassment”

“Oh this it’s nothing the doctor says I just have to wear it for three more weeks it’s not that bad really”

“Thanks again for having us. It's good timing. I was hoping to talk to Angel about something and what’s this big news you have to share. It seemed pretty exciting over the phone.”

“All in due time but it’s more of Angel and Lillian’s news to tell but it’s worth the wait I promise. Now let me take those off your hands and please head inside two people who showed up shortly before you guys talk and make yourself at home.”

“Ellie takes the bottles of champagne from their hands and steps aside to let them in and once inside Stolas and Blizo are greeted by very smug smiles from both Fizz and Ozzie. Stolas and Blizo are in shock because they weren’t expecting this but are happy to see them nonetheless after all Blizo rekindled his friendship with Blizo and Stolas needed something from Ozzie so they knew each other and didn’t like the looks on her faces”

“Hey Asmodus didn’t expect to see you here this is shocking so you're here for breakfast too”

“Fizz wasn’t expecting you so how do you know Ellie”

“Fizz and Ozzie are quite curious as to why Stolas and Blizo were here and together after all they must have ridden here together and Blizo made it clear where he stood with the prince but this brings up so many questions and he would try to get some answers from them both”

“So Blizo, Stolas you both came here together so anything new we should know about”

“Hearing this Blizo's face turns bright pink and his spikes flare and Stolas's whole face turns pink and both blurt out and say”

“We’re just friends!”

“Fizz and Ozzie look at each other and know that’s a lot of BS but decide to drop it after all they wanted they wanted to keep things civil”

“Sure you are but fine don’t tell us as for how we know Ellie she helped us when Angel got into a bit of trouble and she fixed him up”

“So that’s how you met so if you know Angel then you know that he and Lillian are dating yes.”

“Wait how do you know them”

“Asmodeus I didn’t see you there well long story short Angel came to our office and told us Lillian got into a bit of trouble but she bounced back”

“Yes, she made a great roommate. She's fun and great to talk to. Now I’d hate to be rude but are we waiting on anyone else but can smell the food from here and it smells like pure bliss and it’s making me hungry and my mouth water.”

“Yes please tell me we can eat soon”

“Yes if you don’t mind us asking”

“Yes Ellie will be waiting much longer”

“ARFF!”

“Not much longer I promise we just have to wait on Lillian and Angel they shouldn’t be much longer but until then how about I open these up and pour everyone a round of mimosas while we wait to tide us over until they get here”

“Everyone but Ellie lets out”

“Yes please”

“Sure things but I’ll need some help this is going to be a lot of drinks so Stolas come to help me would you”

“My pleasure”

“Ellie and Stolas get up and head to the kitchens to prepare everyone’s drinks. Now let's leave the others to talk. I want to see what Lillian, Nug’s, and Angel are getting up to. The time is now nine o’clock and Lillian is waking from sleep that’s when Angel walks in and greets Lillian with a kiss on the cheek and says”

“Kiss-Hey kitten glad to see you’re awake how are you feeling this fine morning, hello little ones can’t wait to meet you”

“Yawn-Angel they’re barely developed, they can’t hear you yet but that’s still super sweet. Speaking of sweet smells, where's that sweet scent coming from? It smells so good and I’m smelling so many other good smells because I’m so hungry right now I could eat a horse, maybe two.”

“That’s breakfast and glad you think so Ellie and I worked hard on it. She wanted to make today special considering we moved into Ozzie’s place today. So Ellie wanted to make our last few hours together special and I wanted to spoil you and our kittens. Now get up before it gets cold let's eat”

“At the mention of breakfast, Nugs wakes up and starts oinking happily because he can finally go and see where all the tasty smell is coming from. Even in sleep, it was all he could think about that haunted his dreams not getting to taste it. Hopefully for Nug’s Angel and Lillian would slip him some table scraps that would get Lillian on his good side”

“Oink!, Oink!, Oink!”

“Okay what did Lillian hear let's find out shall we”

“Breakfast, yes, yes, yes about time bring on the yummy table scraps come on Lillian let’s go already. I want to taste it and the clock says 9:00 and you promised that we would get up and eat. When the clock said 9:00 and it’s now 9:00 so please hurry up.”

“Sounds like someone excited but we can’t do anything just yet I mean I’m still in the same clothes from last night I should at the very least get dressed and shower first right Angel”

“Please Lillian relax a little you can do that after breakfast I’m not even dressed yet and It’s only me and Ellie so no one going to be too judgy so come on it’s getting a cold kitten and I have a feeling Nug’s can’t wait any longer so let's go”

“Nugs lets out an oink of agreement and I guess Lillian is the only one who can understand Nug’s because she played it off like she couldn’t understand him like actually understand him not just reading body language. With being so persistent she decides to get up and head to breakfast. After all, if Angel could go out in his favorite sweats and oversized tee shirt then so could she. Oh boy, these two are in for quite a shock when they reach the living room and see that they have company over they will feel quite embarrassed, especially Lillian.”

“Oink”

“Now what did Lillian hear”

“Yes, come on I can’t wait a moment longer”

“Okay you two I’ll get up Angel help me up please”

“Sure thing kitten”

“Angel holds out his hand and Lillian takes it Lillian is now out of bed and with Nug’s closely by Lillian’s side as they make their way to the living room to find Ellie and finally eat. Now they arrive in the living room and see Ozzie and friends chatting and sipping on mimosas and Lillian and Angel are so embarrassed that they blush like crazy.”

“Ellie you didn’t tell us we had company we would’ve gotten dressed”

“Yeah why are you here it’s a nice surprise but we could’ve had a heads up I mean we feel kind of underdressed”

“Well of course you didn’t know I wanted to surprise you obviously and don’t sweat it you look great”

“Lillian is hiding her face in her tail now pulled over her face because as nice as a surprise as this was they weren’t dressed for guests I mean everyone else was dressed so nice and they were in their PJs.Also seeing Lillian Fizz puppies now off their leashes so happy to make a new friend luge at her knocking her hard to the ground and smoothing her with kisses barking happily”

“Arff, Arff, Arff, Arff,Arff”

Thump

“Now what is our sweet kitten hearing? I guess this spell she cast allows her to understand that all animals are wicked cool.”

“New friend, New friend, New friend, New friend, New friend”

“Stop it, stop it, stop it that tickles”

“Wait, that's only 1,2,3,4,5 puppies, where's the sixth? I think I see her now. I can't believe I missed her. I mean she has the cutest set of wheels in place of hind legs. She walks up to Lillian and lets out a sharp bark and the others back off of Lillian and wait in an orderly line with their tails between their legs and she starts talking to Lillian. It’s clear that she’s the Alpha the lead dog the one everyone listens to”

“Bark!”

“Okay get off here we have to be on our best behavior now you should be ashamed of yourselves. We may be animals but that’s no excuse to act like them. Now say you’re sorry for trampling this person”

“Wimper,Wimper,Wimper,Wimper,Wimper”

“Yes precious we are very very very sorry we have never seen so many new faces in one day and you have a delicious milk scent to you so you must be carrying treats can we pretty please have some”

“Lillian completely forgets that she’s not alone and starts making conversation with them everyone mouths are on the floor because they can’t believe what they are seeing Lillian is talking to them and she understands them they can’t their eyes because all they hear is is barks and other noises”

“Sorry to disappoint you but I don’t have treats on me and thanks for the apology I get it making new friends is always great”

“The puppy’s eyes widen in shock because this person could understand what they were saying and that’s when the previous is the first to speak”

“Wait, you can understand us, how sorry about my brothers? They get hyper at times. Honestly, sometimes they only listen to me, who knows what my papa would do without me to keep them in line.”

“They do make a good point however you do have a milk scent to you and it’s quite strong. What's up with that and who is this little one hiding behind you? He's kinda cute. Hey little fella no need to be scared of my brothers they can be a bit headstrong at times but they're nice and I’m not half bad either so come on out we won’t bite”

“I not entirely sure precious but it just happened so we’re in the same boat and this little one is Nug’s come on out and meet you’re playmates I know how excited you’re are to meet your new friends”

“Nugs slowly peaks his out from behind Lillian’s back but one look at Precious and he goes back into hiding and quietly says”

“Lillian, you didn’t tell me one of my future playmates would make me act so weird. I'm just feeling so nervous all of a sudden. Why did Precious make me feel like this? She thinks I’m cute. Why does that mean so much to me? Why do I care what she thinks and why do I think she is super pretty as well”

“So Lillian that’s your name what’s wrong with Nug’s is he coming out or not he seems like fun because I’d love to play with him”

“Just one moment Precious he’s not normally this shy”

“Okay”

“Lillian what’s wrong with me I feel all weird suddenly”

“Nothing's wrong with you, just have a crush on her and it seems she likes you back. She makes you feel how your dad makes me feel every day now come on out to play go get your rope toy that one’s a good one”

“Okay”

“Nugs comes out from hiding and he and Precious go to play and Precious lets out a sharp bark to her brothers that says”

“Bark!”

“Don’t follow us you’re still in trouble so no playing for you and we want to be alone so stay”

“Yes Precious”

“Once they leave the five brothers look super embarrassed tails between their legs looking at Ozzie and Fizz ready for a very big lecture but they’re putting that aside for now because everyone wanted to know what they just witnessed and made a mental note to give Precious an extra special treat for not pouncing on Lillian and getting her brothers under control.”

“We’ll deal with you guys later but you’re lucky we have other more pressing matters at hand”

“Wimper”

“Good you should feel ashamed of your guests and that’s no way to behave, take a page from Precious's book.”

“Wimper”

“Yes papa”

“Angel was too in shock before the puppy attack and Lillian could understand animals now forgot that she was done on the ground after it wore off he quickly helped Lillian up then everyone started fussing over her making sure both she okay alright”

“Oh, Lillian are you okay please tell me you’re okay these puppies came out of nowhere and they knocked you down with such force that it had to hurt so bad here let me help you up. You’re not hurt are you I don’t see any visible scratches or bruises”

“Oh Lillian we forgot about are you okay we can’t express sorry we are right guys.”

“Yes, Lillian I promise these little pups are normally much better behaved aren’t you guys? Believe me, when we get back we’re going to have a serious talk with them”

“As Fizz and Ozzie stare hard at the pups causing the pup's gaze to shift to the floor feeling so full of shame they can’t meet their gaze their tails tucked even tighter between their legs because both their dad and papa were super disappointed in them and they could feel it in their words and faces.”

“It stung worse than any punishment they could think of because the looks on their faces were punishment enough. They hated that their parents were disappointed in them and they felt so full of shame that they didn’t dare speak. Now back to the story, I believe Ellie has some words of her own to share after all she worried about Lillian as well and felt the need to fuss over her and make sure Lillian and her kittens were okay”

“Lillian are you okay, those cute pups came out of nowhere and were quite fierce. I mean they knocked them down on the ground in a mere matter of seconds if it wasn’t so scary and sudden. I say it was pretty impressive and a little funny. I mean it was like a wave of puppies come crashing down on her but in all seriousness, Lillian is okay with you that was quite the fall you took”

“Lillian pulls her tail away from her face as Angel helps her up and brushes Lillian off. Lillian’s face is now only a mild pink because of all this extra attention and everyone fussy over her was super embarrassing. This was all too much for Lillian who wasn't used to being the center of attention.”

“Also Stolas and Blizo were wondering why everyone was fussing over Lillian. They knew from personal experience that she could handle herself and could take a tumble and get right back as if nothing happened. So why was everyone suddenly fussing over her? Why weren't they bringing up she could talk to animals now because that is news to them.”

“Also since they finally showed up they could finally eat don’t get them wrong they loved chatting over their drinks because they brought the good champagne for their mimosas and they were delicious but they were starving and wanted to eat some real food and hoped to get some because the smells alone were mouth-watering and they wanted to dig in so badly”

“Everyone please I’m fine no need to fuss over me like this it’s not needed. If this keeps up my whole face will turn pink I can take a tumble and thanks for the hand Angel-kiss-you’s the best”

“Okay, okay since everyone has lost their minds I’m just going to say it. Why is everyone fussing over Lillian? I mean she's one of my best assassins. She's taken far worse than that and walked it off so this is nothing.”

“Also is not going to bring up that she can talk to animals now like did you not just see her having a chat with your pups and Angel’s pig right in front of our eyes? Also, can we finally eat because I’m starving right now, and since these two are finally here you sure took your sweet time getting here”

“Pardon Blizo here we have lots of questions but can we chat over breakfast he’s just a little grumpy because he’s just Hungary he hasn’t eaten yet”

“Stolas said this with a slight tease in his voice and Blizo blushed hard. Fizz and Ozzie learned more about Lillian and what happened after she quit working for Ozzie. I guess she’s working for Blizo now they didn’t see that coming. Everyone especially Fizz and Ozzie knew Blizo and Stolas were closer than they let on but didn’t mention it and Ellie leads everyone to the dining room”

“Okay now that everyone is here we can say thanks for your patience and I promise you it’s worth it. We have quite the feast for you and all your questions will be answered. I promise once there we all have some news to share and you’ll want to hear it. Now follow me the dining room is this way just follow me”

“Ellie gestures with her hands to get everyone to follow her and they do with drinks in hand”

“About Damn time now we can finally get let's go”

“Blizo be patient here this should calm you down my prince”

“Stolas slyly puts his finger down the curves of Blizo's horns without anyone seeing or so they think and whispers that last part into Blizo's ear Blizo lets out a purr without realizing and everyone lets out a snicker Fizz is a little louder but not too loud he didn’t want the others to hear him and get caught because this was too funny and he so didn’t want Blizo to find out because he was so not let him live this down. So Fizz and Ozzie whisper to themselves Lillian does the same with Angel because this scene was too good not to talk about let's see Lillian and Angel”

“Angel look but don’t be obvious about it and don’t look too long and very listen closely”

“Purr, Purr, Purr”

“Wait is that Blizo and he’s purring that’s the cutest thing ever and is that Stolas stroking his horns something’s going on with those two any ideas Lillian I mean you work with Blizo any ideas”

“I wish but they’re a lot closer than they were before. I mean they’re being very intimate. I mean the gentle way Stolas strokes Blizo's horns. I do hope they finally become a couple they’re made for each other. I have been Blizo that for ages I wonder what caused this change because they would be so cute together I ship Stotis so hard”

“Easy Lillian keep your cool if they don’t want to tell us they don’t have to so don’t bring this up got it”

“Yes Angel”

“Lillian and Angel stop talking and act like they saw nothing. Now what are Fizz and Ozzie talking about? They seem extra interested in this topic, especially Fizz because he hears a sound and slyly looks over to see it’s coming from Blizo and sees Stolas stroking Blizo's horns and this is way too good not to share. So Fizz turns to Ozzie in a low voice and says”

“Purr, Purr, Purr”

“What’s the sound coming from holy shit it’s coming to Blizo. Stolas is stroking his horns and making him purr; this is just too rich. I knew it was just friends my ass.”

“They’re so much more than that about damn time what took them so long. Ozzie look you just have to see this it’s just too good not to share. Also, listen closely because it’s very quiet and you might miss it”

“Purr, Purr, Purr”

Yes, I hear it is Blizo and no this can’t be, is he purring? Is Stolas stroking his horns and he likes it. Holy shit you think they are a couple now?”

“Well obviously I mean the just friends thing. Oh please remember how we were just business partners.”

“Of course I do froggy but they don’t want to tell anyone just yet so say nothing of it, Fizz. We of all people understand that right Fizz”

“Yes Ozzie”

“Then after all that talk and senseless gossip, they finally reached the dining room and saw the feast laid before them and were impressed by the spread and were speechless. That’s when Ellie and Angel start talking and Stolas stops stoking Blizo horns”

“Well, here we are, what are you digging for? We made more than enough. I couldn't have done this without Angel’s help. He's quite the cook.”

“Ellie stop it you’re making me blush now what are you waiting for make yourself plate yourself server we have all sorts of great choices egg, bacon, hash browns, biscuits, sausage, and hot sauce for anyone who likes things spicy”

“If savory isn’t your thing we got that covered for sweets. We have waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, muffins, whipped cream, powdered sugar, syrup, butter for the pancakes, waffles, biscuits, or jam if that’s more your thing, and fresh fruit. We have all sorts of options: strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple. We can satisfy even the biggest of sweet tooths.”

“We have lots to drink as well hot coffee with the option for cream and sugar we also have orange juice and hot ginger tea with honey, sugar, cream you name it we got it. So everyone, help yourself as much as you like. We have more than enough.”

“Once everyone has their food we can answer any questions you have. Wait are those mimosas where did you get the champagne anyway I wanted to have them but we couldn’t find any”

“Angel finally takes notice of the glasses in everyone's hands he sees the orange liquid with bubbles coming from it and he wants to get himself in on that action”

“That would be our thought we bring a gift there should be some left help yourself while I top off my mimosa”

“Thanks and I believe I will”

“Hey Lillian we got that good champagne so you want to get in on some of this”

“Angel pours himself a mimosa and looks at Lillian with concern. Fizz and Ozzie shoot her the same look. However, they should know Lillian better because she wouldn’t risk the health of her kittens despite how good those mimosas smelled so good, sweet and bubbly from the champagne with notes of citrus from the orange juice.”

“Lillian politely declines and pours herself a cup of ginger tea and adds some honey to it after all ginger and honey should help her ease her stomach pains because Lillian when her next bout of morning sickness came she wanted it to be less dreadful. Now Blizo was curious as to why Lillian turned down the mimosa; she never turned down alcohol even if it was just champagne and it didn’t count. He wanted to know why she did that and hopefully, he would soon.”

Sploosh, Sploosh, Sploosh

“Don’t mind if I do thanks Blizo these look good”

“Help yourself Angel hey Lillian I know you’re not really into champagne. You’re like me you like liquor strong but this shit is pretty good so are you going to pour yourself a glass, and join in on the fun”

“As tempting as that sounds Blizo I’m not really in the mood for champagne I think that ginger tea is calling my name so I’ll just help myself to some of that with some honey”

“Then with that, all but Blizo and Stolas let out the breath they had been holding in as Lillian poured herself a cup of tea breathing in the warm soothing smell of the ginger wash over her with the rich sweet clover scent of the honey overpowering the rich earthy aroma of the coffee which made her stomach churn because Lillian normally loved coffee but with her kitten's certain smells bugged her.”

“So Lillian wanted to sit as far as she could from the coffee pot as possible. Now that everyone could finally breathe at last everyone started making their plates. Everyone starts making their plates and I’m trying so hard not to drool as say this but everyone has such good choices and I must describe them because that’s my job to point out the ones that stand out”

“Now let's start with our dear Lillian. Lillian has quite the spread. Lillian has a bit of everything on her plate and lots of ginger tea with honey to wash it down. After all, ginger was meant to ease her stomach pains and this tea had a fun story to tell after all we all know the story. After all her kittens have given Lillian quite the appetite and some rather unique tastes.”

“For how on her waffles and pancakes she put hot sauce and maple syrup on her eggs despite the weird looks she was getting from Stolas and Blizo everyone else ignored this because weird tastes come with the territory of carrying kits so they think nothing it as Lillian sits down next to Angel and starts eating. Stolas sees Lillian eating this and vomits in his mouth but manages to swallow it. Blizo was shocked by this Lillian was never this experimental with food but thought nothing of it I mean he tasted some stuff weird things in his day and good for Lillian to try new things but there was a lingering doubt in his mind”

“Now Fizz has some very good choices to be a bit more on the sweet side and when he saw all the sweet treats his mouth began to water because Fizz had a major sweet tooth. So Fizz started to load up his plate with a stack of waffles drowning in enough whipped cream and powdered sugar to give anyone a wicked sugar rush and put anyone in a sugar-induced coma once the rush wore off. With cinnamon buns and muffins to boot and he pours himself a big cup of coffee with cream and sugar.”

“Well, it looks like Fizz has quite the sweet tooth and after eating all that and drinking all that coffee he going to be quite hyper saying something because Fizz already had a very energetic personality but he will have quite the rush with all the sugar, and caffeine coursing through his veins and once it wears off he’s going to feel like shit.”

“Luckily Ozzie seeing all this tries to stop Fizz because he knows Fizz's sweet tooth would be the death of him because Fizz can’t handle that much sugar and caffeine but it doesn’t do any good. I guess Fizz will have to learn this lesson the hard way. Fizz takes his place beside Ozzie and starts eating, brushing off Ozzie's warning.”

Now Blizo is opting for the more savory and traditional breakfast. He has a stack of pancakes with hot syrup and butter running down the sides with a side of scrambled eggs drowning in enough hot sauce that it looks more like a bloody mess than a pile of eggs.”

“I guess Blizo likes spicy things in more ways than one if you know what I mean. He also gave himself some biscuits and spread a thick layer of jam on the biscuits he also helped himself to some bacon sausage, and hashbrowns Blizo finishes off his mimosa then proceeds to pour himself a fresh cup of coffee black.”

“Stolas eyes Blizo as he puts the hot sauce on his eggs thinking it’s way too much and tries to warn him that it’s too and he’s going scorch all his taste buds off but Blizo likes things hot so he can more than handle the heat and he so wanted to prove Stolas wrong and the look on his face would be priceless. In this case, Blizo is right he does have a very high spice tolerance so he can handle the heat. Blizo sits next to Stolas who is right beside Lillian and Angel, right across from Fizz and Ozzie, and when they sit together despite all empty seats this catches everyone's attention”

“Now this one interesting Stolas plate seems vacant of food. What’s up with that? Other than a mimosa Stolas had been daintily sipping on. Blizo looks at Stolas's empty plate and then at Stolas's eyes full of concern. Blizo thinks something might be seriously wrong with Stolas. Seeing Blizo like this Stolas couldn’t stand seeing that heartbroken look in Blizo's eyes was just devastating.”

“Even though this was super embarrassing for him to admit seeing Blizo look like a sad hellhound pup was too much for Stolas to bear so he told the reason. That reason being he was just used to high-class dining, not comfort food so he didn’t know what half of this stuff was so he didn’t know what was good and what wasn’t.”

“Lucky after hearing this a huge weight is off Blizo's chest and starts helping Stolas by pointing out what’s, what’s and starts helping Stolas make his plate full of sausage, bacon cinnamon buns and so much more then starts eating. That’s when Stolas looked at the teapot Stolas realized he could go for a cuppa. Given how Lillian was on her third cup he wanted to get some before she drank it all so he had Lillian pass the pot to him.”

“Lillian tried hard not to let a growl escape from her throat because she didn’t want to give it up after all with Blizo sitting next to her the smell of his coffee made Lillian want to hurl but with the tea in her system, the urge to hurl was minor but still in the deepest pits of her stomach hiding in wait for all the tea to escape her system to strike. Lillian kept eating because the feeling wasn’t that bad and Lillian and her kittens had a ravenous appetite and all the food on her plate looked and smelled too good not to eat and she had to keep her strength up”

“After all he did fancy tea and had a soft spot for it but this tea wasn’t spiked so why was Lillian drinking so much of it this was suspicious. I mean she could just really like it but that didn’t settle right with him. Angel did say it was ginger tea and ginger did have healing properties and some of them helped fight feelings including nausea and many others but the nausea was the main one that seemed to stick to Stolas like glue.”

“Stolas knew something was up with Lillian but what also why was everyone fussing over her earlier and the sickening food combos? That’s when it struck Stolas like a bullet to the head. Lillian was carrying kittens and Angel just had to be the dad. He just made the connection just now it would’ve explained yesterday's events.”

“Now I have to know what happened to Lillian days prior. That's when Stolas swallows his food slowly and his red eyes suddenly have white pupils. This happens whenever he feels a strong emotion. That’s why they were fussing over Lillian from the puppy attack; they wanted to make sure both Lillian and her kittens were okay. That’s when Stolas realized why Lillian was drinking so much tea her stomach was bugging from morning sickness and Lillian knew ginger would help with that and the added benefits from the honey would also help ease her stomach”

“This was why they were here, the news that was the news Ellie wanted to share and why she said it was more of Lillian’s and Angel’s news to tell this concerned them. Lillian was going to be gone way longer than Blizo expected and who knows how he would react because Lillian and Angel from the way they were looking at each other were all loving dovey.”

“They were keeping them but said nothing as he began to eat because they would tell them in good time they just had to wait for them to tell them on their terms because everyone but them knew. Now you may be wondering how Stolas knows this info and isn’t as shocked.”

“How Stolas knows this is as we know he is really into books so he is a huge nerd and he read somewhere that Hellborn like Lillian can get pregnant or vice versa by sinners because one has an active reproductive system while the other doesn’t.In rare cases, they can be sinners whose reproductive organs can be reactivated as for how many Stolas also read that cat demons always had more than one kid they had what they liked to call a litter and most litters had two to four per litter.”

“Stolas having never seen a case in person was keen to find out more and offer lots of help because since these cares were so rare Lillian would need the help after all the part Ozzie forgot to mention to Lillian was as much a blessing it can also feel like a curse for the nursing queen. Given how it doesn't happen very often. When it does it is very intense as if being pregnant was hard enough and carrying more than one would be even harder on Lillian.”

“This would be intensified because given how rare this is when it happens it hits and hits hard. Since this doesn’t happen very often it puts the couple to the test to see how the future parents will handle things because sinners came down here for many reasons some of them being bad parents in life and this was a good way to test how they would handle things and what kind of parent he or she would be. This would be a real test on Angel’s part given he’s the sinner in this equation.”

“The test would also include seeing how Angel treats Lillian throughout the many hard times because our sweet kitten may not know it yet but she would be put through quite the emotional roller coaster and at the same time feel as been dragged through metaphorical hell five times over. Angel would be her main source of comfort and support.”

“Lillian had her friends at I.M.P of course but she would mostly likely want Angel by her side through all the doctor visits, late nights, and so much more Stolas hoped Angel was up for the task because Lillian would need him now more than ever but Angel had people he could lean on because this would be hard on Angel too. Now so sorry I’ve been ranting I know you want to know what Angel is having and what he notices so let's get to it”

“Let's start with Angel. He has given himself some eggs and hash browns and a biscuit with a thick layer of butter. Angels like Lillian and Fizz had quite the sweet tooth so he grabbed a waffle and put a few scoops of powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream with fresh strawberries on top with his mimosa. At least Angel had some self-control compared to Fizz.”

“Angel noticed Lillian seemed to be drinking a lot of it. She was on her third cup. Angel thought this was weird and would talk to Lillian about it later; this was something that should be talked about in private. Now enough from me, you must be sick of hearing me talk let's see how all our friends are doing”

“Muf-gulp-Wow Lillian hot sauce on pancakes and waffles and syrup on eggs bold choices you have there and someone must be hungry you have a bit of everything”

“Stolas ease up on Lillian I think it’s great she’s trying new things”

“Thanks, Blizo, I know it’s a little weird but for some reason, it’s just so good like the perfect blend of sweet and spicy and I can’t get enough of it, and the buttery eggs and with the sweet syrup are just too die for you want a taste”

“Muf-gulp-That’s very very nice of you Lillian but I think I’ll pass”

“Okay more for me, I guess I just thought I offered. Fizz, you have quite the plate there. That stack of waffles seems to be drowning in enough powdered sugar and whipped cream that it could have its swimming pool or it could be having its little blizzard because there’s so much white.”

“Ha-ha-Lillian you’re a riot and I can’t wait to dig into this because it looks so good it’s making my mouth water who made the coffee they did a great job because this tastes so good”

“That would be me glad you like it Fizz it’s nothing you’re making me blush”

“Angel, you helped with this, no need to be so humble. Bask in the praise a little now if excuse me I’m going to eat my greatest masterpiece yet”

“Wait Fizz before you do that. I don't think it’s the best idea because that’s a lot of sugar and you can’t handle that much sugar. I’m just worried you might get a stomach ache again. Remember what happened last time? Once the sugar rush wears off you went down pretty hard and with all the coffee you’ve been drinking I’m just worried that you might go down even harder froggy just don’t overdo it and take it easy Fizzy Frog”

“Ozzie it’s sweet of you to worry about me but I’ll be fine. I learned my lesson and I promise not to overdo it but you dare doubt me, Ozzie, I have some self-control after all now let me eat pretty please Ozzie bear I’m hungry”

“Okay froggy you know I can’t resist you when you make that face and you use the voice you know I’m powerless against it. I just can’t resist it. You look like the cutest little hound, your eyes are so big and soulful. So Fizz enjoy yourself today is special after all”

“Nuzzle-nuzzle-Thank you Ozzie and I know why. Do you think I use it now? If you excuse me I’m going to eat this because I’m seriously starving right now and this is so calling my name. It says eat me Fizz eat me and who would I be if I didn’t do just that”

“Glad everyone’s enjoying themselves lots of hard work went into this oh Blizo looks like you might be a person who isn’t afraid of a little heat just like me”

“Yes, I love things spicy, the more spice the better”

“Blizo, maybe you should not put so much of this stuff that has a level five spice level and you already put quite a bit on it. It looks like your eggs are swimming in a river of blood or fire. These are even better it looks like the aftermath of a volcanic eruption or a pile of bloody organs”

“Stolas stop it. I have a pretty high spice tolerance so I am fine but with nice choices of words, I’d say the last one is by far my favorite one. So I’ll be fine but your concern is touching-hard blush now Fizz please pass the coffee”

“Here you go Blizo”

“Thanks Fizz”

“Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Sip-That hits the spot hey Lillian you want some while I have the pot”

“Muf-gulp-Thanks Blizo but I’m happy with my tea but thanks for the offer”

“Fine Blizo but don’t come crying to me if your mouth feels like it’s on fire when you take the first few bites and scorch all your tastebuds off. You big dork-Nuzzle-nuzzle-you’re just to just when you act all tough and macho like the boss bitch you are Nuzzle-nuzzle”

“Blush-Stolas stop that you know how ticklish. Wait! Why don’t you have anything on your plate are you feeling okay you’re not sick are you do I need to take you home”

“Blizo please I’m fine really please don’t look at me like that you look like someone who left a box of hellhound pups out in the rain. The real reason is just super embarrassing honestly it’s really stupid I’m fine with just this drink I’m not even that hungry honest ”

“Grr, Grr, Grr”

“Stolas your stomach disagrees and you need to have more than just champagne mixed with orange juice in your stomach. Please tell me what’s wrong.”

“Okay Blizo I’ll tell you just please stop looking at me like that my heart can’t take it. Just try not to judge me okay everyone? I hope I don’t come off as a rich and snobby blueblood but I’m used to fine dining made by my staff so I kind of don’t know what half this stuff is even though it looks delicious I don’t what half this stuff is”

“Oh thank, goodness that’s all well you could’ve asked you big dork
You’re in for a real treat today then time to show what good food can be. Now what looks good and I’ll tell you what’s what sounds good can’t have you going hungry can we”

“Blizo playfully pouches Stolas in the arm.”

“Blush-Thanks Blizo that’s super sweet of you Blizo-blush-and I guess those rolls with a white glaze look pretty good-blush”

“Those are cinnamon buns, they're sweet just like you. Now how many do you want my tall handsome cinnamon bun-kiss? I’ll serve you and do you want anything else”

“Blizo you’re too much-blush-I’ll take two-blush-thanks Blizo but you don’t have to do that I can make my own plate-blush this isn’t necessary. You should enjoy your food before it gets cold.”

“Blizo kisses Stolas on the cheek”

“Of course, I don’t have to I want to so do you want anything else it’s fine now can I get you any else”

“Blush-well if you insist on one of those frosting-less cupcakes look kind of good I’ve always had a secret sweet tooth personally my favorite treats are chocolate-covered rats the tails are the best part nice and crunchy”

“Sure Stolas but these are muffins and easy on the rat talk you’re making Lillian’s mouth water. Now here this should that sweet tooth of yours-nuzzle-nuzzle-now anything you want my prince”

“Now you must be confused as to why Stolas and Blizo are being so cuddly and flirtatious well they’re both lost in their little world so they were throwing caution to the wind and being open about their true feelings toward each other completely forgetting that they weren’t alone and everyone else was sitting back and enjoying the show.”

“Well Blitzy what are those long links and thick strips both dripping in what I think is grease look mouth-watering and Lillian could you pretty please pass the tea I fancy a cuppa I like mine with two lumps and cream”

“Sure thing Stolas here you go and enjoy”

“Holy shit this is the best food I’ve had in ages and tea I’ve ever had you, Angel, Ellie you did an amazing job. This is soul food greasy, warm, and filling”

“Well, I’m glad you like it okay now that everyone should now have their food. I believe Lillian and Angel have some news to share isn’t that right you two”

“Blush-So Angel should you tell or should I-blush-nuzzle”

“Nuzzle-you should tell them kitten-kiss-after all you’re doing all the work-nuzzle-kiss-kitten”

“Come on you two just spill it already it can’t be that big of news”
“Stolas, who we knew already figured out their little secret, got a huge smug grin on his face as he said this to Blizo and that’s when Lillian just blurts it out, too excited to contain it any longer. Also having polished off her plate she wanted seconds still quite hungry.”

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that Blizo I believe this will be quite the opposite”

“I’m pregnant there Angel’s”

“Embarrassed because Lillian didn’t want to share the news like that she drops her fork and knife onto her plate and puts her paws over her mouth. Her whole body turns bright pink and at a loss for words lets out a small mew.”

“Blush-mew”

“Lillian no need to be embarrassed you’re just excited that words came rushing out and that is not your fault, Lillian. Also, that is the cutest mew ever. Now you are still hungry kitten after all you have a whole litter of kits to feed and we don’t even how many we’re having yet”

“Very much so Angel and thanks you’re the best-nuzzle”

“Lillian began to sever herself for seconds and this time Lillian was seriously craving sweets, something fierce, especially those chocolate-covered rats Stolas mentioned it was all Lillian could think about, and she was craving them like crazy now. Lillian loaded up her plate with cinnamon buns, muffins, and eggs this time with powdered sugar, and started eating”

“Well, let me be the first to say congrats; given how special the circumstances are, this is cause to celebrate. Also, I figured out a while ago that it makes so much sense why you turned down the champagne, the coffee, the exotic food choices, and your ravenous appetite. I was waiting for the news to come out because I didn’t want to assume anything. I have so many questions.”

“Stolas cools it, the time for questions will come later. Now that isn’t the only news you have to share is it Fizz, Ozzie feel free to join on this since it involves you guys”

“Gulp-Ellie’s right these little cuties aren’t the only thing we have to tell you given how Angel has been avoiding Val for one week now. People are starting to talk about my slutty little spider's disappearance-nuzzle.”

“Also, Val has issued quite the reward on my Angel’s return-nuzzle, and with kittens on the way and give how we can’t go back home but can’t stay here Angel and I are having a change of living arrangements in fact Fizz and Ozzie offered to let us stay with them temporarily if fact after breakfast and clean up we’re leaving to go with them.”

“Blizo, Stolas care to add anything”

“Blizo after hearing the news about Lillian carrying Angel’s kits is now passed out in Stolas lap Stolas looks down seeing Blizo who is very obviously his “secret” boyfriend but they did a crap job of hiding it. Stolas loses his shit and freaks out because of Lillian’s kittens given that Angel the bad he couldn’t believe it and the news freaked him out so much he passed out and Stolas starts giving him mouth to mouth hoping to wake him up everyone seeing this Lillian talking to animals wasn’t the only thing they had to talk about because this series of events those two were more than just friends”

“Blizo!,Oh god how long have you been out like this-breath-breath-please please wake up-breath-breath-I just can’t lose you-drip-drip-drip”

“Stolas eyes well with tears and they dip slowly onto Blizo's face the moisture causes Blizo to slowly open his open and Stolas is a mix of relief and anger because Blizo is okay so first Stolas slaps Blizo and then picks him up and cuddles him like a teddy bear and showers Blizo with kisses because he was just so happy Blizo was okay.”

“Stolas what happened”

“Slap-How dare you scare me like that-kiss-kiss-kiss I’m just so so so glad that you’re okay-kiss-kiss please don’t ever scare me like again Blizo-kiss”

“Stolas stop it you’re smothering me”

“I’ll do whatever I want to my boyfriend”

“If-bleep-ing knew it”

“Fizz, Ozzie, Lillian, and Angel exclaim at once”

“Okay fine should have seen this coming we did do a pretty bad job of hiding it.”

“Okay yes you caught us now what did I miss the last thing I remember is Lillian talking then it’s all black”

“Why is Blizo, I’m pregnant? This is great news. Angel has been super sweet and supportive to me and our kits and we plan on keeping them. Just found out yesterday he’s just been spoiling me senseless-nuzzle”

“Blizo suddenly feels lightheaded like her might might pass out again hearing this news a second time but Stolas helps Blizo stay in this world”

“What, how can this mean to me that Angel is the no this can’t be I’m going to”

“Blizo stay with me okay try to breathe okay this can happen even if it seems very very unlikely. So take slow deep breaths in-out can you do that for me Blizo”
“Breathe-I can do that breath- how can this happen I mean no offense Angel but sinners can’t have kids that way can they? Also, is no one going to ask about how Lillian can talk to animals now? Also, why are moving I mean sure some of our clients are talking about you but everyone thinks you’re just being a diva and this is just some stunt for the papers”

“That’s good to hear but that could change I mean I’ve only been gone a week and the reason being Ozzie here offered to put us under his protection while we stay with them and I want to make sure Lillian and our kittens are safe but it does give me some comfort to that people think I’m just gone for some publicity stunt”

“Blizo I really can’t explain how I can speak to animals now. I just happened but it’s more like I can read their thoughts-yawn”

“Look at that Lillian’s getting sleepy makes sense given how she finished off her second plate of food and cleaned off a third plate all the warm good food in her stomach made her finally feel full and she was ready to sleep because it’s what her kittens wanted and Lillian was about to go curl up to sleep but that’s when Lillian noticed Fizz seat at the table was empty and the coffee cup was empty and his plate was licked clean. That’s when Lillian’s ears perk up at the sound of Fizz’s voice and wonders where it coming from and decides to follow it”

“I’m the king of the world and nothing going to bring me down”

“Does anyone hear that or is it just me”

“Here what’s Lillian I don’t hear anything”

“Well it’s most likely nothing but I’m going to check it out be back soon-kiss”

“Lillian got up from her seat at the table and followed the voice and since everyone else was stuffed and could not eat another bite started cleaning up and packing up all the food to take back home with them and since they had lots of leftovers. Now while they did that Lillian followed the voice but made a stop by her room and picked up some angelic rope because for some reason Lillian’s insects told her she would need it. Also before you ask where they got the rope to put it she and Angel are very creative in the bedroom and that’s all I’ll be saying.”

“Not sure why I picked this up but I guess I should keep it on hand just in case I might need it. I’m kind of shocked Angel brought this with him. I can't blame him though we had a lot of fun with this. Now where is that voice coming from and how come only I can hear it sounds a lot like Fizz.”

“I’ve never felt more alive I feel like nothing can stop I can rule the world and I might just do that because anything’s possible”

“If I am right Fizz should be in the living room just have to follow the sound and it should lead me to him”

“Lillian with the rope in hand follows the noise. Lillian is now in the living room and finds Fizz on top of the living room light very much sugar-high with a wicked caffeine high to boot because his eyes are wide and he is shaking like crazy.”

“Asmodeus was right Fizz clearly couldn’t handle a lot of sugar. Lillian seeing this was so glad she had the rope in hand and everyone else was busy cleaning up because Ozzie would lose his shit if he found Fizz like this. After all, if Fizz were to crash he would have fallen and hit his head but first Lillian wanted to try and talk him down peacefully before resorting to using the rope and resorting to drastic measures and then she could get some sleep because Lillian wanted that but she couldn’t just yet.”

“Fizz, get down from there this instant you’re going to fall and hurt yourself. Ozzie was right you can’t handle lots of sugar and you might want to get down before you crash”

“Lillian stop it come join me up here I can see everything and I’ve never felt more alive than in this moment and I feel like I can do anything so I won’t be coming down you’ll have to make me bitch”

“Lillian wanted to try one more time to reason with Fizz if she couldn’t get him down peacefully she would have to use the rope because she wasn’t in the mood for his antics and Lillian wanted that nap bad”

“Fizz, please come down I don’t want to resort to this so come please down before you hurt yourself”

“Like I said, make me bitch!”

“Just then Lillian came up with a very devious idea and since peace wasn’t working she would have to resort to deceit and trickery. Also, Fizz was rapidly testing Lillian’s patience and Lillian wasn’t in the mood to try and make peace so Lillian put her plan into action I can’t wait to see how this plays out”

“Okay Fizz since there's no talking you out of this I’ll leave you be”

“Lillian exits the room, giving Fizz a false sense of security Lillian’s animal insects suddenly take over her and give her a sudden burst of energy and with the rope in her mouth Lillian charges into the room and with a mighty leap Lillian pounces on Fizz this catches him off guard.”

“Lillian now has Fizz pinned to the ground like he was her pray like a cute little frog and then Fizz tries to break free but Lillian isn’t about to let her pray to escape her and then Lillian starts to tie Fizz up in the angelic rope and once he was all tied up in a cute little bow Lillian seeing Fizz like this started to drag him to bring as a gift to Ozzie and show off her catch because she thought Ozzie would be so proud and praise her wonderful catch because she was a great huntress and she would be praised for he catches”
“Lillian started to drag Fizz by his fake horns in her mouth to take him to present to Ozzie. Fizz tried helplessly to free himself still feeling the rush he wasn’t getting free after all it was angelic rope so Fizz wasn’t getting free anytime soon unless she wanted him to but Lillian didn’t gag him so he was yelling up a storm because he wasn’t too happy about this turn events. Damn Lillian you clever stank that was quite the clever plan and Fizz didn’t see that coming”

“Lillian let me go this instant and where are you taking me? I demand answers and this is humiliating so let me go because I will break free even if for some reason I can’t seem to break free at the moment. Do you have to drag me around in your mouth this is only adding to my shame”

“Also you tricked me, you went all feral on me and that pounce was wicked cool but when you tackled me to the ground like that it hurt. I demanded my freedom.”

“Mew?”

“Stop it, I know you can understand me, stop acting all cute and catlike and use your words because this isn’t funny. It's like your animal insects have taken over you and you have no trace of your other personality.”

“Meow”

“With that meow, Lillian looks at Fizz her blue eyes now narrow slits and her head tilted in confusion”

“Can you not understand me, Lillian, why are you looking at me like that? What’s up with your eyes? Why are they narrow slits? You’re starting to scare me, where are you taking me? Help, Help someone me I’m being abducted and taken the f-bleep-k knows where. This is the second time this has happened.Dear gods I-I-I might never see Ozzie again-waaa-waaa”

“Looks like when Fizz goes through a sugar rush it’s the same for anyone who drank too much. It seems the adrenaline has worn off Fizz is now feeling very emotional even more than usual. Lillian’s mother cat insects take over and she drops Fizz and starts licking him like a kitten to comfort him because to her she saw Fizz as one of her kittens and she couldn’t stand to see her kitten cry.”

“Fizz felt a rough sandpapery feeling on his forehead and he kind of liked it was soothing and he felt at ease and this caused the tears to stop. When Fizz looks up to see Lillian licking him this is a shock to him but he kind of liked it.”

“Sniff-Wait Lillian why did we stop moving”

“Mew-lick-lick-lick”

“Sniff- what’s that feeling? It's kind of nice if I'm being honest. It’s warm, comforting, wet, and very soothing who’s or what’s doing that it makes me feel a lot better about the abduction thing”

“Lick-lick-lick”

“Now let's see who or what’s behind this oh Lillian that’s you why are you acting like this is weird”

“Mew”

“Can you seriously not understand me or are you toying with me”

“Mew?”

“Lillian let out a confused mew and her head tilted but seeing that her kitten/present for Ozzie was no longer crying so Lillian picked Fizz by his horns in her mouth and they were on the move again and Fizz was right about one thing while Lillian was in this state she really couldn’t understand him his words were nonsense to Lillian. Fizz was slowly starting to realize that and since he clearly couldn’t escape from these ropes for some strange reason he would just have to trust Lillian.”

“Oh we’re moving again can you give me any clue any clue at all as to where you are taking me, Lillian”

“Meow”

“You really can't understand a word of what I’m saying, do you well? I guess I’ll have to trust please don’t make me regret this Lillian”

“After being dragged around for what feels like forever Lillian is now in the kitchen and everyone has just finished cleaning up the dining room table is all cleaned off and the food is all packed up ready to be taken home with Ozzie and company the last of the dishes are being dried and put away when Lillian comes in Fizz in her mouth and drops him by Ozzie's feet.”

“Lillian sitting down by his feet cutely wanting to hear what Ozzie thought of her present and everyone seeing this sight mainly Fizz being all wrapped up like a present with a bow and everything they laugh and laugh hard Stolas and Blizo laugh the hardest even Ozzie sinkers a little. However, Fizz hates this and tries to protest and get someone to free him.”

Thump

“Mew”

“Ha-ha Fizz what happened is this too funny you’re all wrapped up like a present with a bow and everything you’re killing me here and Lillian dragging you in like that-ha-ha it’s too much just too much Stolas please get a pic of this because I need this a my new wallpaper”

“Stolas don’t you dare and someone let me out this rope I can’t for the life of me get free. It’s just rope I shouldn’t be this hard to break free”
Snap

“Ha-ha here Blizo and you won’t be getting out unless someone frees you because those-ha-are blessed ropes now Asmodeus why don’t you open your pre-ha-sent Lillian worked very hard to bring him to you”

“First of all Stolas delete that instant and Asmodeus don’t you dare indulge them but do free me, please. Honestly, this is embarrassing why did Lillian do this anyway”

“Look Fizz she does this from time to time she’s my little huntress and likes to bring people gifts. It’s sweet also. Please give her your thanks. She worked very very hard to bring him to you. Isn’t that right kitten-chin strictest? Who is my brave little hunter who works very hard to give Ozzie this gift?”

“Thank you Lillian for bringing me my gift I love frogs isn’t that right froggy now let's open you up because this is the best present anyone's ever gotten me”

“Purr-purr-purr”

“Lillian lets out a happy series of purrs because she feels like her gift was appreciated as Ozzie unwarps Fizz by pulling at the loose string and the rope comes undone. Fizz is finally free and Lillian’s eyes return to normal and suddenly feels the events prior but has no memory of the events prior and suddenly feels very very sleepy and can barely stand up and starts talking sleepy”

“What happened? Sleepy wants fluffy tits. Why does my head hurt so bad? How did I get here? It’s all fuzzy Angel what happened”

“Fizz's eyes widen in shock because Lillian had no memory of any of the prior and this shooks him to his core he tries to help Lillian but 3..2.1 all the sugar rush and caffeine kick are over and Fizz feels the crash”
“Lillian wait-Ozzie I don’t feel so good”

Thump

“Ozzie scoops Fizz up in his arms before Fizz before Fizz falls to the floor and Angel scoops up Lillian in his”

“Fizz, I tried to warn you, come on, let's get you home to ride this out. Next time listen to me I know what I’m talking about kind of servers you right I told you to take it easy on the sweets”

“Muf-not another word out-Muf you Asmodus my tummy really really hurts”

“You’re lucky you’re cute when you’re all sticky-kiss. Come on Angel let's take these two to the limo so they can sleep and then we can gather your things and the pets before saying our goodbyes and heading out”

“Hey Lillian don’t worry we’ll get you someplace to rest I promise”

“Zzzz”

“Good sleep my sweet Lillian-kiss. Ozzie why wrong with her this seems bigger is she sick is something wrong with her or our kits”

“Angel looks up to Ozzie's eyes full of worry for Lillian and Ozzie seeing this comforts Angel because Lillian told him about this and it is just a part of Lillian’s journey”

“Angel, Lillian and your kits are fine I promise but we will talk just later once we’re in the limo”

“Okay Ozzie but I will be holding you to that”

“Understood Angel now let's get these two to the car”

“Angel and Ozzie carry their lovers out of the kitchen and are now in the living room where they find the five pups they haven’t moved from the same spot still feel the shame Ozzie seeing they’ve suffered enough calls them over”

“Okay you five you suffered enough and you learned your lesson so you’re forgiven just don’t do it again okay so follow me we’re going home”

“So happy that their daddy forgave them and was about to bark with joy but then saw their papa in their daddy's arms and how he smelled off and he didn’t look so good either. He had a sour sick smell to him and followed their daddy to the limo and Angel was close behind Ozzie this is quite the sense the little pups following in a line behind Ozzie is just too cute”

“Good dogs come on, follow me and thank you for being quiet. Your papa needs you and your sister will be an extra special treat when we get home. Angel you keeping up okay we’ll be to the limo soon”

“Thanks, Ozzie I’m keeping up just fine”

“Angel, Ozzie, and the pups arrive at the limo and the door swings open and they load Fizz and Lillian into the back set of the limo and the pups follow suit and surround Fizz and provide him with comfort during this trying time”

“Look at that’s the sweetest thing ever your papa is lucky to have you can you keep him and Lillian here company while we go inside to get a few things”

“Arff”

“I’ll take that as a yes come on Angel show me where your stuff is and we still need Nug’s and Precious they were playing together earlier.”

“Sure Ozzie just follow me it’s this way”

“Angel motions with his hand for Ozzie to follow him they’re now in Angel and Lillian's former room and find the cutest scene ever Nug and Precious are both asleep cuddling close with a rope toy at each end of their mouths it’s the cutest thing ever Angel walks over and grabs his one bag and Ozzie grabs the two sleeping pets and they start to head out”

Snap

“That’s the cutest thing ever. I'm so keeping that pic well I got my stuff we can go now. Did you grab the pets Ozzie because other than those two little cuties that should be everything after all we have much to discuss.”

“Yes I have them is that all you have packed in that one bag”

“Yes it may not be much but hey it’s better than nothing so come on I just want to say goodbye to Ellie then we can go okay”

“Angel's words are grim and dark and Ozzie hears this in Angel's tone of voice hopefully once his worries about Lillian were at ease. He could get Angel to open up more about himself and how Lillian got hurt in the first place because those casts look pretty bad and he would help them get some more things because Ozzie felt bad no one should have to live out of a suitcase so he planned to get them both some new things.”

“They would be needing it with kittens on the way. Now they make their way out of that room and are back in the living room. That’s when they see Ellie saying goodbye to Stolas and Blizo seeing them out the door leftovers in hand. Just as they’re about to leave, Stolas and Blizo turn around and see Angel and Ozzie. That's when Blizo remembers he wanted to see where Angel stood on his job offer since Lillian would be out longer than expected.”

“Hey Stolas go wait in the van I’ll just be a moment okay? I have something I want to ask Angel first-kiss okay babe”
“Blush-Oh okay Blizo”

“Blizo walks over to Angel and Ozzie and Angel tells Ozzie to go wait until he and Blizo talk. So he gave Stolas the bag full of leftovers and Stolas went to the van to wait for Blizo to get done what he needed to get done. Blizo knew this wouldn’t take too long Angel felt this was something he needed to talk about to Blizo in private because he knew what this was about and he knew the answer he wanted to give him Blizo”

“Hey Angel have a moment to talk I want to follow up on something I asked you about a few days ago”

“Oh! Sure thing Blizo umm Ozzie would mind waiting in the car this won’t be long. This is something that must be talked about in private”

“Sure Angel just don’t be too long okay”

“Ozzie leaves to go wait in the wait he says his goodbyes to Ellie. Ellie helps Ozzie with all their leftovers in plastic bags because they take it all to the limo leaving Angel and Blizo to talk”

“Thanks for doing that Angel so I have a feeling you know what this is about”

“Your job offer I’ll take it I’d love to work for you”

“Woah easy Angel you don’t have it just yet I can’t show you any special treatment just because you’re Lillian's girlfriend and father to her kits. You have to prove yourself. I'll have to interview you and I need to get a sense of your battling style, how you work with others, and how you work under pressure. That kind of thing and a few others as well. You still have my card”

“Yes of course”

“Good to hear Angel once everything is all settled call me or just pop on by you know where to find me. If I don’t answer or I’m not there I might be on hit given previous experience we have a strict phones on silent policy. We can talk in more detail later but glad to hear you’re interested. Now I bet you want to get going so hope to see you soon Angel.”

“Thanks, Blizo and I would like to set this bag down. It's getting pretty heavy.”

“Blizo walks out the door, heads to his van, and drives away. Angel is now having said his goodbyes to Ellie and is about to leave when Ellie stops Angel. Ellie is now holding the heart-shaped box and Angel is super relieved because he can’t believe he almost forgot this.”

Vroom

“Angel wait here you almost forgot this”

“Thanks so much I can’t believe I almost forgot this. I swear I thought I packed it. I put it on the nightstand and everything so I wouldn’t forget it. Now let’s just open this up to make sure everything is in here.”

“Angel lifts the lid off the lid to find everything in there but resting on the top is the vial of love potion seeing this Angel is shocked because this had to be some kind of mistake because this should be in here after all this should be in Ellie’s safe not in his possession.”

“Ellie why is the love potion vial in here this has to be some kind of mistake I shouldn’t have this because if some fool uncorks it the fumes drive me nuts I’m used to it but to Lillian, they make her sick to her stomach and it’s a drug she can’t be breathing this in I can’t put the health of her and our unborn kits at risk”

“Angel this is no mistake and I trust you with it because since you’re no longer staying here no point in keeping it here. Also here you almost forgot these as well”

“Ellie hands Angel his blessed rope and painkillers and was wondering why they had blessed rope and figures there’s no harm in asking”

“Thanks, Ellie I can’t believe I almost forgot this stuff”

“So if you mind me asking why do you have blessed rope I mean doesn't this render you powerless and leave you vulnerable because of its angelic properties it affects even the most powerful of overlords, sinners, and goetia royalty leaving them weak and vulnerable”

“Blush-That’s kind of the point Lillian and I like to get creative in the bedroom-blush”

“Blush-Okay I guess I got my answer then”

“Ellie quickly realized what Angel meant by that because that was their sex rope used to make things interesting and explained why Angel was so vague and embarrassed. Upon realizing this Ellie’s eyes widened and she blushed hard because now really regretted asking and wishing she hadn’t asked.”

“Well I need to get going I’ve kept Ozzie wanting long enough so goodbye Ellie see you next time”

“Angel heads to Ozzie's limo and they drive off and start at their new home. Wait I just realized something I just can’t believe I didn’t realize this sooner but maybe all the puking in the hospital wasn’t because of the love potion still affecting her but because she was pregnant. I mean that could’ve been morning sickness but given how each time this happened that vial love potion was uncorked she puked.”

“Ellie assumed that it was something else given how Ellie knew about the whole sinner and hellborn and how they can reactivate those systems. She was a nurse after all it lingered in the back of her mind but it was like a one-and-a-million chance of that happening. So she didn’t think much of it but then she became even more suspicious of her theory after yesterday's events and Lillian's strange behavior”

“Ellie still wasn’t convinced but after taking the house call to help Angel. Then once she got in her car and started driving after telling Ozzie and Fizz all about Lillian’s weird behavior she got to thinking and alone with her thoughts she began to connect two and two together until she realized that Lillian could be carrying kittens. Now why look at that so much has happened and it’s only ten-thirty talk about an event-filled morning now I’ll be taking a break but I’ll be back soon after all I have so much more to tell you goodbye for now.”

Chapter Text

“Hello, my beloved reader, glad you’re back and ready for more. Now last I left Angel and Lillian were in Ozzie’s limo and on their way to Ozzie and Fizz's house. To set the scene, Angel put all his and Lillian's things in the back of the limo. Lillian’s head rested on his lap sleeping soundly emitting soft purrs as she slumbered.”

After all, catching Fizz and bringing him to Ozzie as a gift of prey took it out of her so she was sleeping to restore her energy. Lillian was carrying Angel’s kittens. Nugs and Precious were sleeping soundly nuzzled in the crests of Lillian's tails with the rope toy still in their mouths. The five boy pups who are now sleeping earlier made a little circle with Fizz in the middle feeling shitty because he just had a wicked sugar crash.”

“Fizz was shaking badly and was clinging close to Ozzie. I wish I could say he was sleeping but he could and he was in too much pain to talk in full sentences and words, that made sense, and remained quiet for some part of the trip. Giving Angel and Ozzie a chance to talk and get to know each other better. Also, Angel was promised answers about what happened earlier in the kitchen and they were now in the limo. Ozzie promised they could talk about what happened once they were in the limo well they were in the limo and Angel wanted answers and he wanted the now”

Vroom

“Purr-purr-purr”

“Good kitten sleep, you'll need your energy. Okay Ozzie starts talking we’re in the limo and you promised so what happened earlier so spill? Why did Lillian not remember how she got into the kitchen with Fizz in hand and why did she seem so tired that she could barely stand up.”

“I get that carrying kittens is a lot of work for her, but that seemed like something was seriously wrong with her. But you said it was normal, so start talking because that scene scared me down to my very core. You seemed to know something I don’t, so tell me. I want answers, and I want them now!”

“Easy Angel I’m a man of my word the pregnancy hormones are messing with Lillian’s head giving her baby brain in a sense but not only does she forget things but the hormones also cause her to give in to her animal insects more often like satisfying her need to hunt.”

“For example yesterday she and I were heading to the bathroom too so Lillian could take the pregnancy tests she was following close behind me. That’s when I felt a sudden pain coming from my tail and I looked down and Lillian was here with them in her mouth looking super cute and all proud and looking at me like "Look what I caught are proud to do like it.”

“That’s when she snapped out of having no memory of the events prior feeling super embarrassed. She was so embarrassed that she hid under her tails with only her little blue eyes peeping out. She also mentioned that it was the first time this had happened. I don't know of any other times so you’ll have to ask her.”

“When she goes into this state she’s in her little world and when she snaps out of it reality hits her hard She can experience several things mainly headaches and tons of embarrassment but the tiredness is because she was sleepy after eating her share and dragging Fizz to the kitchen and tying him up must have taken it off of but because of her insects gave her a sudden burst of energy and when she snapped out of it she crashed.”

“Fizz lets out a muffled groan because he didn’t want to relive that experience while the embarrassment was still fresh.”

“Muff”

“Fizzy it wasn’t that bad it was kind of sweet she brought you to me to unwrap after all you're the best thing to happen in my life. So Angel, why do you have blessed rope anyway if you mind me asking you think that given how it renders you powerless and leaves you vulnerable.”

“Angel's whole face turns bright as he says this”

“Blush-Why that’s kind of the point you know putting full faith and trust in your partner.”

“That’s when it clicked for Ozzie he realized what Angel was talking about and without thinking the words just came spilling out. Fizz also realized what Angel meant as well and he was already feeling queasy but was able to keep it down Fizz was all tied up in their sex rope pushed him over the edge because the very thought made him sick to his stomach and his face turned green Fizz was going to hurl and Angel and Ozzie seeing signal to the driver to pull over to the side of the road and make a beeline for the nearest set of bushes and starts to puke his guts out”

“Damn how freaky do you two get but that’s a pretty clever idea so you did come up with it.”

“Blush-It was Lillian’s idea. She is full of great ideas and-blush-in our first few weeks of dating she helped me with my scripts, even putting our spin on things. Oh shit um Ozzie we need to have the driver pull over like now”

“Oh shit, shit, shit Fizz try to hold it in okay we just have to find a safe pullover okay.”

Screech

“Looks like we’ve stopped”

“Bleck-Bleck-Bleck”

“By the sounds of that he’s already out there you want to check on him. I can hold down the fort here because that was rather sudden so you must be worried about him.”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you, Angel. You’re the best and I’ll try not to be too long. I know you just want to get settled.”

“It’s fine to take your time I get it so don’t worry about me I’ve lots of little buddies to keep me company and sleeping beauty here so it’s fine I won’t be alone quite the opposite actually”

“Bleck-Bleck-Bleck”

“Don’t worry Fizzy I’m coming”

“Ozzie rushes out of the limo to check on Fizz, closing the door behind them and leaving Angel alone with the pets. Why don’t we see how Ozzie and Fizz are doing? Ozzie walks over to where Fizz is hiding in some hedges Ozzie only was able to spot him because his tail is sticking out slightly”

“Found you hey Froggy come on out let me see your handsome face”

“Fizz didn’t want Ozzie to see him in his current state shaking like crazy and puke dripping down his chin continues to stay quiet in the hopes that he will go away but it does quite the opposite”

“Fizz I know you’re in there no use denying it also your tail sticking out.”

“Fizz pulls his tail into the bushes still not talking to Ozzie”

“Okay, are you doing this because it takes too much effort to speak and you might hurl if you do, or this about something else?”

“Still nothing Ozzie was starting to get frustrated with Fizz but he decided to give him one more chance before he took drastic measures”

“Look Fizz please come out I’m giving you one more chance before I take matters into my own hands you can’t look that bad I’ve seen you at your worst and I’m still here so you getting a little pukey eating too much sugar is nothing so please come out.”

“Still nothing Ozzie tried this silent treatment and walked over to the bushes and parts to find Fizz asleep curled up in a puddle of his vomit. Ozzie scoops Fizz up in his arms despite getting vomit on his clothes and takes him back to the limo so they can finally get home.”

“Ozzie loved chatting with Angel and getting to know him better so he’d love to get back to that he had a few questions of his own he was hoping to ask Angel and lucky for him Fizz and Lillian were both deep sleepers so they could chat all they wanted and not worry about waking them up”

“Okay Fizz I’ve given you plenty of chances to come out of hiding so I’m coming to get you like it or not”

“Zzzz”

“No wonder you couldn’t hear me you fell asleep once you fall asleep nothing can wake you up. Well come on you can’t sleep here in the bushes and a pool of your puke. I won’t have it, let's get you home and hopefully by the time we get home you’ll be awake because you’re a bit of a mess and I’d love to clean you up before putting you to bed so you can sleep this off.”

“When you get sick you never do it pretty, do you froggy? At least you should be feeling better now that you have that system. You looked a little queasy so it was only a matter of time before you couldn’t hold it in anymore.”

“Once you feel up to it I hope you can explain what happened while Lillian had you. I mean you were in close contact with her while she was in that state so Angel and I can get a better understanding of what happens and what she’s like. You can give us valuable insight.”

Slam

“Ozzie is now inside the limo to find all the pets now surrounding Angel and Lillian and it was the cutest thing ever as they felt the need to protect the soon-to-be parents. Ozzie takes off his puke-stained jacket then proceeds to toss it on the floor and unbuttons the first few of his shirts revealing his fluffy brood. Fizz not resting on Ozzie's lap nuzzles his face in it using it as a pillow then resumes his peaceful slumber. Then with Ozzie in the car, the driver starts the car up and they’re on the road again. Ozzie starts chatting with Angel once more.”

Vroom, Woosh, Snap, Snap, Snap

“Nuzzle-zzzzz”

“So Angel I see you have all the pets you want to tell me what’s going on with that”

“Yeah well the pups freaked out when they woke up and saw you guys weren’t here and they went to seek comfort Lillian they huddled close to her. What’s up with that is that animals love her for sure but now they never want to leave her side like they spend most of their time with her. Don’t you find that a little weird?”

“Not really Angel they can sense these things because animals have a sense of smell stronger than us, well most people. I’m sure hellhounds and Lillian here would beg to differ since they have a great sense of smell as well. My point is that they know Lillian is carrying little ones and they feel the need to protect her and her kittens.”

“So they know before we do that’s crazy. So what do you want to know I mean we have quite a ways to go so why not pass the time by chatting and getting to know each other after all we will be living together”

“Okay, I’ll start with what happened to Lillian if you mind me asking those casts look pretty serious.”

“Angel's voice turns serious with grim tones mixed in as he says this”

“Valentino hurt her even though she did nothing wrong and Lillian did nothing wrong. Quite the opposite. I stood my ground. I told off Val and well of course he didn’t take that so he punched me knocking me down onto the club floor hard and Lillian seeing this just snapped.”

“Angel's voice as he says this the grim notes in his voice disappear Angel’s voice becomes chipper and a smile starts to form on his face as he tells how much of a badass Lillian was at that moment”

“Lillian, who I’m secretly dating as you know. Lillian went ape shit on him because seeing me helpless and the tooth that he knocked out. Lillian saw me bleeding on the club floor. She lunged at him in full demon form because she was so full of rage that she pinned him to the ground and with the sheer force of her jaw she ripped both his wings clean off.”

“Blood went everywhere and he was pissed because even though they would regenerate it would take at least a day or more for that to happen. Then after getting that out of her system, she returned to normal.”

“She was super proud of that catch and she carried them back to the hotel then dropped them by foot like a gift of sorts and she was super proud of those back at the hotel she hung them above our bed. You knew Lillian’s demon form is totally badass she tripled in size her fur was all black and pink flames engulfed her body”

“Of course after such an eventful night I was wiped and passed out as soon I hit Lillian by my side. When I woke up she was gone. All I got was a note saying given what happened at the club Val would be super pissed and when that happens he takes it out on me.”

“So Lillian being the super sweet person she is felt bad about the events that went down at the club. She felt responsible for the events that happened so she went to my place. Thanks to her skills in potion making, she made a polyjuice potion. When she drank it she looked like me and thanks to a vial of love potion which she drank until every last drop was gone.”

“She went to take my place in the studio and I lost it because who knows how long ago she left and when she would be back if she would even come back at all. That’s when I found myself pacing back and forth in the parlor. That's when a portal opened up. My worries didn’t end there however because if you think she looks bad now this is nothing. Compared to the horror show I saw, it was really, really, really bad.”

“Val did a number on her clothes that were in sheds, the ones that were still on her. Her whole body was covered in dark purple bruises, bloody red slashes and rope burns from being tied up far too tight for anyone's comfort. Lillian’s fur stank of his cigarettes, her lips were covered in his spit from when he made her kiss him and it was dripping down her chin. The worst part was her tails were so broken and bent at such angles it was anything but natural.”

“To make this all worse Lillian let him do who knows what to her she didn’t even try to fight back because it would only make things worse for me. She had to go against all her insects and not fight back.”

“I was terrified that she got hurt just trying to do something nice for me despite knowing she would get hurt I bet she didn’t think it would be this bad she most likely thought she gets a few scrapes and bruises maybe a black eye and being stiff and for a few days, you know things on the surface that would go away in a few days a week tops. All I knew was she needed to get to the hospital badly but I wasn’t sure if I could get her to one because all I’d been told was sinners can’t leave the pride ring at that moment I didn’t care because Lillian needed help and she needed it now that’s when a portal opened up and I was in sloth and they rushed her in and gave her the proper treatment she needed.”

“I just couldn’t believe at that moment that Lillian was right, sinners could leave the pride ring we just never tried and that night I may have been used to his bullshit as sick as that sounds. Seeing how bad the damage was on someone other than me, someone who I cared deeply for. I decided at that moment I would take back my soul and make him regret what he did to Lillian.”

“So I decided that I would never go back to the studio unless it was on my terms. I haven’t looked back since and I don’t regret it. I love spending all this time with Lillian without fear of him finding out about us. This has been the best week of my life and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

“Ozzie found himself a mix of emotions like joy because Val got what he deserved because Val was a piece of shit and Lillian was able to give it to him. Ozzie was mostly angry because Val saw Angel as some toy that could f*ck around with him until Angel became broken and no longer useful to him and would just be thrown out to be replaced with a newer shiner model. Ozzie was trying hard to contain his rage and not go full power but after hearing that story what Val was capable of and how he decided to treat his workers and use his overlord status was sick and disgusting.”

“Angel, how long has this been going on and why didn't you try to do anything sooner don’t you realize how sick and twisted that is that he takes his anger out on you and I’m guessing likes to use you for other things and you used to let him.”

“Yes, I was his favorite toy, as sick as that sounds. Then Lillian came into my life and made me realize that I’m more than just some whore and she wanted to get to know the real me. She saw the act that I used to put on.
She saw through my act, and most saw me as a noxious flirt. Looking back, I don’t blame them.”

“However Lillian realized that I was hiding something and as much as I tried to hide it she saw through it because she is great at reading people. She says the trick is to read the eyes and she saw the heartbreak and longing for more but knew that there was no point in trying at the time I made my bed and now I had to lie in it.”

“Lillian convinced me otherwise and saw through my fake smile and the show I put on to prevent anyone from getting too close not wanting to get hurt again. This week has been the best of my afterlife. I am finally living, not just surviving. I finally got to meet Lillian’s friends at I.M.P. She can talk for hours about their adventures and all the crazy shit they get up to. I’ve never actually gotten to know so many different demons.”

“Don’t get me wrong, I've seen imps, loan sharks, succubi, and incubus. I mean given my line of work they pay me I give them one night of pleasure they’ll never forget and I’m gone before the next day's sun. I just never got to talk with them because most people just wanted me for my body, nothing more. They didn’t care for anything below the surface until my sweet kitten arrived. She wanted to know all about me, Angel, like her guardian angel, not Angel Dust the porn star.”

“I’m thinking about changing it because as you know my real name is Anthony but most people know me by Angel Dust and I want to change it because I like that she thinks of me like that. So sorry I must be talking to your ear off”

“ Angel it’s fine I like getting to know you and I get it Fizz is my everything. So if Val doesn't know about you and Lillian, how did you keep your secret, people are now talking as you know about who this mystery person you’re dating is.”

“So how did you manage to keep it quiet for so long? I mean everyone kind of knew about me and Fizz but up until recently, we went public with our relationship. We understand your secrecy though we had a lot to lose but you even more so given how we would lose our reputation you two have so so so much more to lose don’t you”

“Well, that’s when I came up with an ingenious idea. I can use what I did for work. So use that to hide our relationship. The plan was Lillian gave me cash for my services and we did as we did as we pleased because besides having shit eyesight Val is super greedy and as long as he got his money he didn’t care how I got it.”

“As far as he’s concerned Lillian is his best paying client for my services and that’s all she made a lot of money. I know my disappearance has caused quite a stir but most people think this is just me being a total diva and the best part is this is killing his reputation because everyone thinks he can’t keep his workers in line.”

“Also, all this talk about Lillian is making Val furious and he’s running his company into the ground spending tons of money on ways to find me searching all of Pentagram City jokes on him unless I want to be found he’s not going to find me.”

“Also believe me I know what I lose if our secret gets out I’ll lose Lillian. I just don’t know what to do for a third fighter. I mean as a total badass that Lillian is, I can't risk the health of her and our kits. A full stage brawl would require lots of intense training and planning and she needs to take it easy.”

“I was counting on her fighting by my side. As great as a surprise this is, it came out of nowhere and I wish we knew about the whole sinner and hellborn thing. Now we’re in quite the bind and I don’t know what to do.”
“Angel take it easy one step at a time and you know lots of people willing to fight for you when I first told Lillian she couldn’t fight she was pissed”

“Well, that tracks she wanted to fight so badly she hates him as much as she loves me so how badly did she take it.”

“She went full demon only for a few seconds before getting sick because going into that form takes up a lot of energy and she ended up puking and curled up into a little ball and was shaking like crazy.”

“So I scooped her up and she hated that and even though she could speak she let me know how pissed she was. Lots of growling though she tried to put up a fight to prove she wasn’t helpless but failed miserably she can be quite stubborn but I’m glad she finally came to her senses”

“I know she can be a bit stubborn at times. So this has been lingering in the back of my mind I’ve been thinking would I make a good overlord I mean they make soul deals and I don’t want to do that I should know that is bound to an overlord it sucks the constant feeling of fear that one wrong step and they’ll pull your soul out of your body.”

“However for some reason, this makes the most sense I mean if I challenge him for my soul back his title of overlord even if I win back my soul he might trick someone else into being his next big star his words are full of promises of fame and fortune praying on that need to be noticed to wanting to be someone.”

“I just even if I take his title as overlord I fear even that would be enough because he could just rise again to power. I might have an idea to ensure that he can’t do what he did to me but I’m worried if I do I’m no better than him and goes against what I want to do and I might come off as a hypocrite”

“If I became an overlord who doesn’t need souls to rise to power. I want to rely solely on my reputation alone. If this battle gets enough buzz like from the magazines and TV. Then they might respect me as an overlord and a total badass who wanted to take back his soul and then take his title. It would be epic. I mean winning back my soul and then taking Val's place.”

“I am not sure I could rise to the challenge even though it makes some sense if a person who sold his soul to an overlord could relate to those who feel like I did and ensure my workers are put first they should come before profit because they aren’t whores only good for looking good on camera they’re souls and should be treated as people”

“I should know and I want to make sure no one ever feels like that’s all they’ll ever be good for because they’re way more than that. I want to embody what you stand for Ozzie. I want to stop the production of love potions and pull all the vails off the selves because you’re right, love shouldn’t be forced after meeting Lillian. It was nice to remember my time with her. “

“How she didn’t force me to keep going when I was too tired and how she asked before doing anything. It was nice to have a say in what happens to me feeling like I’m in control of my life and my body it’s freeing”

“Angel you could never be like him and you would make a great overlord. So what’s this idea and if you care about what might happen to someone else not wanting them to end up in your position? Shows how much of a good leader you would be and it’s not like you’d be alone. Lillian will be by your side through all the good and bad.”

“Oh course I want her by my side. She gave me the courage to do this and I don’t give two shits what other overlords think because overlords may be a higher form of sinners and Lillian may be hellborn but I want her ruling by my side.”

“Now my idea is I want to have Val’s soul under my control to ensure that he can’t rise to power again but once he is under my control he’s free to do what he wants and I’ll just call on him and the other vees for favors from time to time.”

“Angel, that is a really good idea and look Val has this coming and even though he was shitty to you are the better person just because you want to have his soul under your control means nothing, and from your plan, you plan to treat him way better than he deserves.”

“Even after all he put you through, you still have a good heart and that’s what matters. Also, you plan to treat him like a human being even though he doesn't deserve it after treating you like so doll to play with as he pleases”

“Thanks, Ozzie, I know Val is a piece of shit but no one and I mean no one even Val should have to put through what I had to go through even if they truly deserve it.”

“You’re welcome Angel so what were you and Blizo talking about if you mind me asking”

“He offered me a job at his company a few days ago and was just following up to see where I stood because Lillian will be out of commission for a lot longer than expected.”

“I have to go through an intervening process and some other things but I do hope I get it. Before you get on my case because I know going to the human realm is a dumb idea, I have my human disguise.”

“I died a long time ago and I have no living relatives. My name is fairly normal. So it’s not like anyone will question it and I know being in the pride ring is a big risk. Some people might notice who I am but I can easily play it off. and I don’t care I want to provide for Lillian and our kittens it’s worth the risk and I can handle myself in a fight and I’m good with a gun and work great with others”

“Angel, I am not going to try and stop you. I mean I have my share of worries but hey it’s up to you. This is your choice. I'm not going to stop you. You seem to want this so who am I to tell you to want to do it?”

“Just if you do take please be careful okay if not you could work for me and don’t worry you don’t have to perform I’m sure you have lots of good ideas for products that would be hot sellers so you could work behind the scenes out of the limelight”

“Thanks, that's very nice of you and I’ll keep that in mind. I just really want this. I mean they’re like family to her and I want to get to know them better.”

“My pleasure”

“Thanks so how do you know Lillian you three seem pretty close.”

“Well, she used to work for me. She was my best matchmaker and even put on shows from time to time. Until she quit suddenly and I don’t know why but I can’t believe she is an assassin now she was always good at fending off creeps so that makes sense.”

“I gave her that crystal around your neck. You know it’s bee-shaped for a reason it’s not random. I just didn’t know it could travel to the other rings. I was half expecting it when we walked through it. I was worried we would end up in the human world. So you two how did you meet that must be quite the story”

“I was wondering where she got this so why is it bee shaped you have me intrigued and as the portal thing Lillian is very skilled in magic so she put a spell on that crystal that can travel to all the rings as well as Earth it’s wicked cool”

“Okay, that’s cool that she can do that as for why it’s bee-shaped that’s a secret for you to figure out because what’s the fun if I tell you.”

“Tosahe Ozzie as for how I met Lillian it doesn’t disappoint I was in one of hell’s many clubs putting on a show like I always did and Lillian was in Pentagram City promoting I.M.P trying to attract clients that’s when I went on stage doing my usual routine on the pole when out of the blue I felt something or more like someone on my chest and I look down and Lillian's face is deep in tits.”

“That was quite the first impression she’s never that bold so what happened next I just have to know”

“Well, what happened next was I was kind of used to the fans being a little handsy. So I tried to get her off before she tried anything or at least waited until she paid my fee because all this wasn’t free.”

“She had to pay me if she wanted a piece of me and I was waiting for her to do what most creeps did to me on a daily but she didn’t bite or touch them in any way I didn’t like she just had her face nuzzled and her body wrapped loosely around mine like she was cuddling me”

“It was kind of nice but Val was at that club and he was looking at me to do something because I had paying clients to attend and this little one was way too close for his liking and she didn’t pay him to do that so I had to call security on her.”

“Weirdly enough she went willingly. She didn’t put up a fight and I was battling so much at the time but she seemed different from most fans. She was gentle and even though how we met was a little bold I kind of liked that in her.”

“She wasn’t afraid to go after what she wanted but also respected my space. Over time I learned to trust her and she’s the first person I ever told about Val. She even helped patch me up after he was through with me. She knew tons about natural medicine and she even taught me a few things.”

“Okay she must’ve had a huge crush on you because she's never that forward she usually tries to keep her composure around people she likes so she must’ve had it bad for you”

“I guess she did have it bad. I didn't feel like that at the time. I didn’t see the sweet kitten before me. I saw a fan who was kind of obsessed with me. That was until one day when everything changed”

“Oh, this is the turning point in your relationship. I was hoping to find out about this so please.”

“Okay I’ll tell but please keep in mind I was a different person back then and I know I said I was a noxious flirt but I was really really really bad before Lillian came along”

“Angel you can’t have been that bad”

“I believe I tried to get most of the guests and staff with me into the bedroom and under the sheets. It was just my way of coping and defending myself from anyone from getting too close.”

“Weirdly enough the only person I didn’t do this to was Lillian. I mean I tried but the words wouldn’t come or it just felt wrong. She wouldn't admit this but it drove her nuts. She must’ve been the only person in the hotel who wanted my services and me to flirt with her so she could do it back.”

“I guess from her point of view it would be maddding because she just wanted me to notice her but I wouldn’t give her the time of day. It was just when I was near her I didn’t want her to brush me off or tell me to piss off like most of the staff did whenever I did that because I get it it was annoying.”

“It still hurt when that happened because even though I never made an effort or tried to open up to them about my situation I was scared that they would get it or try to intervene and that would only make things worse for me so I thought silence was the best option even if it was killing me on the inside because that hotel was my means of escape from a really bad situation. When Lillian was around though I for some reason didn’t want her to see me like that.”

“I didn’t know why I mean she was just someone who wanted me for a quick lay and nothing more right? So I didn’t understand why I couldn’t just try and get the words out and then be told to piss off you know rip the bandage off her what she thought of me and forgot like it never happened and live my afterlife”

“Damn you weren’t kidding when you said you were bad but from what you told me. You didn’t want Lillian to see you like that and maybe you cared about what she thought about you and you didn’t know if she would see you as more than the star you were made out to be.”

“You didn’t want her to see you as some player who wouldn’t want a real relationship but just a one-time thing so you didn’t want to feel that sting of rejection. Also given your circumstances your heart must have been pretty well guarded so these new feelings must’ve been pretty scary .”

“No kidding, I wish I knew this beforehand. Now I will keep you waiting long enough. Here I kept you waiting long enough. I was at the hotel doing these seemingly stupid trust exercises to get to know each other better and when it was Lillian's turn she said she liked fluffy soft things and how loves animals for some reason that made me blush like crazy.”

“That’s when she fell into my arms and like at the club she wrapped herself around me and face buried in my tits. Cuddling me yet again and I kind of liked it but everyone was staring because after all what she did was out of line so that’s when I had to say something that’s when I said”

“Easy kitten all this isn’t free so either pay me my fee or get off”

“Then the next part shocked everyone even me because I wasn’t expecting what happened next”

“What happened next and is that why you call her kitten that’s so cute and damn that’s the first thing you said to her that’s something else”

“Well I wasn’t sure what to make of these feelings and everyone was staring so I had to say something. Now what happened next was Lillian said

“How much”

“Then pulled out her wallet and this shocked everyone including me I mean I didn’t expect her to ask or indulge me this caused me to blush even harder”

“Of all the things I was expecting her to do. I thought she would tell me off and call me a slut as usual because no one at the hotel paid me any mind when I did this. So once she let go of me we went to talk. You know give her usual details like how much per hour or if you wanted me for the whole day.”

“She must have wanted me because she paid the $200 for the whole day upfront in cash and that’s when Val needed me at the studio so I had to go and I would just have to get this over with the next day and I thought hey after this she’ll leave me alone but for some reason that hurt. Fast forward it’s the next day and I thought okay just get this over with another day with another client.”

“Val seemed to like her if she paid for the whole day and if she paid upfront she must want me. Val has a very strict no-refund policy so I was just ready to get this over with because god knows what she had planned if she wanted me for the whole day. So I wore the best outfit accentuating all the right places. When I walked in her room though it wasn’t what I expected I mean she was curled up in bed with a heating on her stomach and wearing sweats and a tee shirt.”

“I thought this was super weird. I mean I’m used to role-playing, so was this some kind of role-play and why was she dressed so comfortably? I mean she could’ve at least made an effort to dress up and look nice. She was super embarrassed for me to see her like this and told me just to go since she wasn’t in the mood and she put in a good word for me so Val would be off my back.”

“That’s when I just left after all Val didn’t expect me back at the studio since she paid for the whole day. At first, I thought a sweet day off I could do whatever I wanted but after an hour or so I started to feel guilty about just leaving her like that.”

“I mean she looked like shit and was clearly in a lot of pain was she sick or something so against my better judgment I went to check on her to make sure she was okay and maybe take care of her if she let me I mean Val got his money so it’s not like he would care what we did as long as she left staffed.”

“Also she did pay for a whole day with me so I should give her something at least seeing her like that curled up helpless and in pain remained me of what Value did to me and going through all that pain alone can suck I don’t know what I would do without my best friend to help me through it so I could relate to her and I just could leave her like that”

“That’s so sweet you didn’t want to leave her in her time of need so what ended up happening anyway.”

“Well it went a little something like this I walked into her room and said”

“Look you clearly don’t feel all that great and you look even worse and as hard as I try I can’t leave you like this so what's wrong can I get you anything you paid for a whole day with me and since you paid upfront and in cash.”

“So you are going to get to spend the day with me like it or not also since Val got his money it’s not like you’ll get it back he has a strict no refunds policy so you should get your money's worth so can what’s wrong with you are you sick do you have the flu, cold, stomach bug can I get you anything”

“Why are you doing this? I mean you have the whole day to do whatever you want. You got your money and I already told you I put in a good word for your boss so he won’t be riding your ass because you left me unsatisfied so what are you doing here and no I’m not sick”

“Believe me I tried it’s just something in me won’t let me leave you like this and I tried hard to shut it out but it just wouldn’t go away and the fact that you paid to spend the whole day with me and here I am so let's get you your money worth and not sick are you hungover have a little too much fun last night honestly I didn’t take you for a lightweight I take you as someone who can hold their liquor.”

“No it’s not that either this is just something that happens with no warning it’s perfectly normal even if it’s a total bitch at times and it picks a really bad day to show its face.”

“Oh shit, you’re on your period while you're in luck let Nurse Angel take care of you so what do you need, pads, tampons, chocolate, tea whatever you need you do have me all day so let me help you.”

“I’m in heat actually but it’s the same thing. If you want to, you could get me some ginger tea with honey. Ginger is good for stomach pains it might help me feel better”

“Right way kitten”

“That’s when I stepped out to get the tea but before I did I made a quick stop by the room because if I was to do this I wanted to do it right and given me how I was to spend the whole day with her.”

“I should at least give her an experience she wouldn’t soon forget so I decided to play into the whole nurse bit and changed out of my current outfit and changed into my sexy nurse one. Before going to the kitchen to get her tea”

‘That’s just it’s great how you went through all that effort for her it’s super sweet how you wanted to help her have a good time when she was feeling down”

“Blush-Ozzie stop you’re making me blush now can I get back to telling my story”

“Fine I’ll stop but only because I want to hear more of this story”

“Thank you now where did I leave off? Right after getting changed I went to get her tea. After that, I remembered how she said she liked animals so I decided to take Nug’s with me. I mean he was always there for me so I thought he might do the same for her. Now once I was in her room it went like this”

“Hey I got your tea and I even got you a friend. I think you’ll want to meet him and I bet he might bring a smile to your face. I didn’t know you lived here funny, didn't you? I do remember you from the club though I mean it’s hard to forget the face of someone who walked right onto the stage in the middle of my show.”

“Then wrapped herself around me and put her face deep in my tits and then have to be escorted out by security and then have the balls to do the same thing again funny thing is I didn’t catch your name and well you know who I am so what’s yours”

“Oh, Angel Dust, thanks for the tea and the nice touch. Do you always put this much effort into your clients? My name’s Lillian, sorry about that. I just can’t help it one look and I want to bury my face in your chest. They just look and feel so soft you must think I'm some creepy stalker. Now where’s this friend of yours.”

“Normally no but at this point I would already have my clothes off and I would be getting freaky please call me Angel. I thought hey you should get the full experience now here’s my little friend.”

“Oink”

“They’re so cute. Who is the cutest pig ever? Oh yes, you are. So Angel do they have a name”

“Yeah his name is Nug’s I remembered from yesterday that you said liked animals and thought you wanted to meet him now move over I see you eyeing the girls you want to touch them”

“Maybe”

“Well then I can’t have my client be unhappy then so move over”

“Angel climbs into bed with Lillian and is weirded out by the fact that he is in bed with a client yet he still has all these clothes on him and the fact Lillian's head was face deep in his tits.”

“Your face is really in there isn’t it? You know it is weird for me to be in bed still wearing my clothes and the other person not trying to rip them off me the first chance they get. So what do you want to watch that might help you distract from the pain of the cramps? What are you in the mood for a rom-com or do you want a good cry or something else? I don’t know what you like so you want to tell me, Lillian”

“How are you so good with stuff like this you know just what to do and say”
“I’ve had lots of practice so what do you want to watch we have lots of good options here”

“Zzzzz”

“Sleeping already well I guess until you wake up I’m stuck here you look kind of peaceful and I have to make sure you’re breathing I mean can’t have you suffocating on my watch that would be bad for my reputation and I would hate to wake up. I wonder if I should but you’re close and kinda cute. I just want to pet you but is that the best idea it might come off as demeaning and it might wake you up”

“Screw this I’m doing just too good to pass up-pet-pet-pet”

“Purr-purr-purr”

“Oh damn, this kitten can purr that’s rich and kind of cute at the same time.”

“Well that’s about seeing her sleeping so cutely and peacefully it made me want to get to know her better I mean and that’s what happened after she felt better later that day was kind of like the first date we talked for hours over drinks.”

“It was amazing chatting, getting to know her better like how she was hellborn. I kind of thought she was a sinner. Also how she told me about all the different rings.”

“That was the best day I had with a client ever in fact I wanted to do something like this again but I wasn’t sure if she wanted to do that again and Val would never let me date anyone it would be disastrous if it word got out but hey wouldn’t hurt to ask right and we’ve been together ever since”

“That’s the best story ever so how long have you two been a couple? How long did you manage to keep your relationship secret before now”

“We are closing in on the one-year mark. I just can’t believe it's almost a year and in just a few months I'll be a dad to a litter of cute kittens. I never would have thought that possible a year ago, much less being able to leave pride and meet so many of Lillian’s friends. It has been amazing.”

“Glad to hear you’re enjoying yourself, Angel, you deserve it, and don’t worry we’ll get you the whole thing with Val figured out and you and Lillian are in great hands. I’ll make sure Lillian and your kittens are given the royal treatment.”

“You’ll love your room I spared no expense and I got all sorts of good stuff and all of Lillian’s favorites I tried to get some things for you as well but I didn’t know what you like but I tried my best if you needed anything just let me know”

“Thanks, I’m sure that won’t be needed though you giving us a place to live is more than enough I just want to make sure that we’re going to be safe and protected from him and you’re sure none of your staff will snitch and try to turn us into him”

“Yes Angel, some of them come from situations similar to yours and understand what you’re going through. Also, you are my guests and they won’t want to cross me and make you not feel welcome so you, Lillian, and your kittens are in good hands”

“Thanks that ensuring it means a lot that you’re doing this for us”

“It’s my pleasure Angel anything for my friends”

“That’s when the privacy screen rolls down and the car comes to a stop and this surprises Angel and Ozzie because this was rather sudden because they were deep in conversation so they didn’t realize they had arrived at their destination. So they asked why they stopped so suddenly and started asking to the reason for why they stopped”

Crank, Screech

“Hi why did we stop so suddenly is something wrong traffic, flat tire, engine trouble, something blocking the road do you need help I can be of assistance if you like”

“Angel easy I’m sure it’s nothing, try to keep calm okay everyone here is safe and accounted for it’s all that matters. Trixie why did why stop so suddenly I just fear Angel might lose it and we can’t have that can we”

“Sorry if I gave you two such a start but we have just arrived from the sounds of things you two were deep in conversation I did catch a few things though.”

“Trixie, you were eavesdropping again. We talked about this, you can’t do that.”

“Asmodus to be fair I wasn’t trying to but at the mention of Lillian being a total badass at that club, I couldn’t help but listen in. Do you know the sheer amount of jaw force required to rip apart anything and have it be a clean slice is nuts that scene at the club made the news all seven rings saw it with the headline Crazy Bitch goes Ape shit on Overlord at Club Consent”

“Please tell me what happened to the wings I have to know what became of them and don’t worry about a thing everyone here loves and knows Lillian and won’t snitch on you or her because we get it and understand what you went through most of us came here seeking refuge and ended liking it here so much we up working for Asmodeus and it’s the best.”

“I couldn’t help but listen. I just can’t believe she is the one who stole your heart Angel and she’s carrying your kittens of my stars congratulations this is a very exciting time given how this doesn’t happen very often. We don’t get many sinner and hellborn couples.”

“Most hellborn are very jealous of sinners because well you are kind of immortal except for angelic steel can kill you and the massive power difference but Lillian may rival it her full demon form is wicked cool how she ripped Val’s wings off like they were pieces of paper. I’m just so glad you two do see past that. So far long is Lillian and how many after all you will be having more than one? A litter of kittens and they have quite a lot going for them because the parents are hot as hellfire”

“Wait all of hell saw that fight. I thought that was not that big of a deal. Fights break out all the time. I mean in Pentagram City is kind of the norm. Lillian’s proud of those in the wings back at the hotel they're hanging above our bed. She dragged them back to the hotel and dropped them by my feet like a gift and it was sweet in a sadistic way.”

“Also please keep the kittens quiet, we don't want word getting out. Of course, the staff must know but they have to be sown to secrecy and I don’t blame you for being excited. This is an exciting time for us as well and I don’t blame you, her demon form is awesome. As for our kittens, we just found out yesterday and it was kind of a shock. I didn't know this could happen, no one told us this could happen. I didn’t even know I could leave the pride ring until now”

“Oh course they don’t tell you this kind of info. Most hellborn are very envious of sinners because they don't want you to enjoy your afterlife. I mean you're in hell you’ve been punished enough. So now you should just have some fun and enjoy yourself because once those kittens come you’ll have your hands full.”

“Also, Asmodus when you went to the breakfast meeting you promised that Fizz wouldn’t have a repeat of last time didn’t you tell him to ease up on the sugar because he had too many sweets and his robotics are covered in puke.”

“Angel and Lillian you just want to get settled in Ozzie come on you have to get Fizz all cleaned up before that puke hardens and you have to replace them. Also before we get out please button up your shirt and put your jacket back on.”

“You have to look presentable after all you are personally escorting these two to their room as planned and giving them the tour to show them around and how things work here in lust after all Angel doesn’t know how we do things and Lillian has been absent for a while so you have to show her all the changes you made.”

“An assassin I didn’t see that coming and for I.M.P no less they have the best jingle ever it’s super catchy and I’m sure you’ll do great if Blizo personally asks you for a job then you must have real potential he’s a total boss bitch and would ask you if you weren’t up to the challenge. I do hope I can meet them. You have a pet pig. He's too cute and he gets along great with the pups and they don’t take to anyone. Now here let me get the door for you and Lillian and let me be the first to say welcome to the lust ring Angel”

“Trixie walks out to open the limo door for Lillian and Angel then proceeds to do the same for Ozzie and Fizz. Now let's leave them to that after all we should let them settle and Angel take in all the sights the lust ring has to offer. It seems that Ozzie and Angel seemed to hit it off in that limo and may become close friends bonding over their shared fondness for Lillian.”

“Now I do hope he and Fizz can form that kind of bond as well given how they first met wasn’t the best but I do hope they can move past that and become friends. Also, I do hope Angel's interview with Blizo goes well because Angel wanted that job badly soI hope he gets it. Now I need a breather that was a lot of work so goodbye and next time we meet all your questions shall be answered.”

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“Sip-sip-sip-pish-Hello I was just enjoying a cup of ginger tea with honey hearing Lillian go on about it. I just had to make myself a cup and see what all the fuss was and it’s worth the hype. It's the bomb. Sorry about getting you all wet you gave me quite the scare just now here let me clean you up how long have you been standing there? Oh well doesn’t matter so where did we last leave off that’s right Trixie was about to open the doors to the limo but Angel stopped her before she opened the door and was surprised by this”

“Trixie wait don’t open the doors just yet”

“Angel why the hold up you must want to get out and stretch it must be feeling pretty cramped in there and you have a lot of critters on your lap so it must be feeling pretty numb. Don’t you want to get out and meet everyone I mean Ozzie here was losing his shit last night prepping for your arrival he had the staff running ragged to make sure everything was just right”

“Of course, I want to meet everyone, but I haven’t even gotten dressed yet. I mean, I want to make a good impression, and sweats and a T-shirt don’t send the best message. Lillian was still sleeping, and I tried to wake her up before she was ready, and well, she wasn’t too happy about being woken up.”

“Yawn-big stretch Angel where are we what happened okay why are all the critters on me hey little cuties would you mind getting off of me I’m kind of drowning in cuteness”

“Hello kitten I was wondering when you would wake up and talk about good timing we have arrived at our new home”

“Well that takes care of one problem and Angel don’t worry the staff won’t care what you look like in fact as much as we enjoy looking nice most of our performers wear casual clothes and only get super fancy when putting on shows it takes a lot of work.”

“So it’s nice just to wear jeans and a tee shirt and not try so hard to look good if you don’t want to. Also, Lillian, it’s been ages, I hope to chat over some drinks of non-alcoholic bezel juice for you. After all, you can’t have any booze until the kittens come. You still like bezel juice, yes.

“Trixie it's been ages of course we can catch up but I need to get out and stretch my legs. I’m still crazy about that stuff but first, we just have to settle in. Also, great job Angel making new friends all by yourself Trixie here is a riot”

“Well then I guess should let you out Lillian we have that good bezel juice straight from the hive and we both have options non-alcoholic for the nursing queen and original for everyone else Angel you’ll just love it we all sorts of other booze you won’t find in the pride we have that good shit”

“Well, I better the way Lillian goes on about the stuff and a fun story to go with it as well.”

“It's the best now I bet Lillian must want to meet everyone and catch up oh Angel you must want to meet the others as well. So without further ado let me be the first to say welcome to Lust Angel and welcome back Lillian”

“Then with that Trixie steps out and opens the door for Angel and Lillian and they step out then proceed to do the same with Fizz and Ozzie. Angel once out of the limo Angel sees the massive towering skyscraper with the giant bulb with what looks like feathers coming out the sides his jaw is on the floor”

Click, Click

“You live here oh my stars this place is huge”

“I know the first time I saw it I had a similar reaction when I saw this place for the first time. It was awesome, wasn't Trixie please pop the trunk. I'll get our bags. Angel, what's that smell coming from the trunk? It smells heavenly and it’s making my mouth water. This place brings back so many memories-drip-drip-drip.”

“Lillian's eyes start welling with tears from out of the blue because of pheromones and they start dripping onto the ground”

“Sniff-Oh I’m so sorry I don’t know what came just over me now. Must be the pheromones. Now the bags where are they-sniff-I’ll carry them in-sniff”

“Like hell, you won’t that bag is very heavy and I can’t have you doing any heavy lifting I’ll carry it in for you kitten-kiss”

“Yes, now that you mention Lillian, where is that smell coming from? It's making me hungry.”

“I can answer that question now, let's pop open that trunk, and then I can show these two to their room. I bet Nug’s here will want to see the pup's playroom we have lots of toys and delicious treats”

“Oink!Oink!, Oink!”

“Lillian, this is where we live now. How are we getting inside? It's so tall and it’s floating in mid-air and where is this playroom I want to go now please.”

“Arff”

“Nugs are easy all in good time and I’d love to show you around. Lillian what’s wrong with my papa and daddy I mean they smell delicious with sour nodes and what’s that stuff on their clothes it seems to be the source of the smell you think they’d let me have a taste”

“Arff”

“Us too please ask them if we want a taste and we can clean them up nice and why do you smell of milk when you told us that you didn’t have any treats on you.”

“We bet you are holding out on us so please give us the goods. Where are you hiding it we bet it’s coming from that magic moving machine it smells way better in there than you do so please give us the goods because that smells way better than any of the treats we’re given”

“Easy everyone we have to get our stuff first and I hate to disappoint you but I don’t know but we’ll talk more later. It’s just now I was kind of hoping to see our room then we’ll talk all you want I promise”

“Lillian stop talking with the pets and come on Angel has your bag can you grab the few last things in the trunk and meet us inside okay? They’re very light and won’t be too heavy”

“Angel and Ozzie while still carrying Fizz's head inside. Also, Fizz is still sleeping damn when is going to wake up. I mean he has to wake up at some point right? When he does he’s going to need someone and Ozzie won’t be the one to do it which is weird why wouldn’t Ozzie be the one to take care of Fizz when he needs it most? I mean Fizz is going to feel awful when he wakes up so who will take care of him is what I want to know.”

Now Lillian walks over to the trunk of the limo to find three bags full of breakfast leftovers. Lillian grabbed the bags the pets now sticking to her sides like glue hoping Lillian would slip them a little something once the bags were out of the limo Trixie stepped back into the limo and went to park the limo”

Vroom

“Angel, Ozzie they’re the best, they got all my favorites, and then some cinnamon buns, muffins, and lots of other great stuff I know I’m in for a real treat. I'm eating this when I get to our room.”

“Wait there’s food in there gib me, gib us all the good treats”

“Nuggy’s-lick-I sure Lillian will give us some in time we just wait I mean she just has to give us some because she can’t eat all that and she can’t possibly deny us that goodness we’re just too cute”

“Perious I wouldn’t be too sure Lillian doesn’t break easily believe me.”

“Nug’s was it you’re new so we’ll cut you some slack and since Precious our sister and leader. She has taken a liking to you as well and she doesn’t just talk to anyone so we’ll cut you in on a secret no one and I mean no one can resist our puppy dog eyes they let us get anything we want they work best on our papa.”

“Hate to break it to you guys but sad little whimpers and puppy dog eyes don’t work on me and you can’t have any of this it’s people's food and not meant you so quit your scheming or I’m telling Fizz and Ozzie all about your little secret but maybe if you’re good I’ll give you a little something to share”

“Told you so and I would listen to her. She means it.”

“Right, she can understand us if we forget about that. Please do tell our papa and daddy we have a good thing going”

“So sorry about my brothers, they act like a bunch of pea brains at times now as well. Those bags may smell good but what I want to know is why do you smell the milk surrounding you like a fog? How can you not smell it it’s not subtle”

“Yeah tell us since you clearly won’t be giving us the goods”

“Lillian can I please tell them pretty please”

“I’m going to tell them, okay this is my news to share after all and I can’t smell it for some strange reason”

“Fine”

“Well I’m pregnant and Nug’s here is going to be a big brother”

“Pregnant? What's a new place to play? A treat or toy we’re confused about. What’s a big brother, can you play with it?”

“Guys let her cry out loud if you keep talking she can’t answer your many questions.”

“Thank you Precious now being pregnant just means I’m carrying cute little kittens in my stomach”

“How did they get inside you did you eat them”

“No, but don’t worry I made that same mistake. She grows them in her tummy. They just showed up one day and made a home there.”

“Well come out we have to meet them and play with them we have all kinds of fun games we can show them around our playroom and give them all the best treats”

“Hate to disappoint you but these kittens still have a lot of growing to do before they grace the world with their presence and even then they will be small and little so they won’t be able to play for a while they’ll mostly just be sleeping.”

“But why do we want to meet them now”

“I feel your pain but those kittens are taking their sweet sweet time just out already. I want them badly too but Lillian says it will take months to grow them.”

“Mouths that are forever you might be gone by then and we will never get to meet them and we’ll never see you again and I don’t want to leave Nug’s he’s me, my extra special friend”

“Lillian we can’t leave. We just got here. I don't want to leave. Precious, she was super fun and we tugged on the rope for hours. She’s my extra special friend and I don’t want to go. Why can’t we meet the kittens?”

“Everyone, we aren’t going anywhere for a while, Nug's, and of course, everyone here can meet the kittens. You and Precious will have lots of fun together.”

“Really”

“The pets all say at once”

“Of course now the door she is around here somewhere”

Smack

“Ouch, that looked like it hurt. Lillian’s face slammed into that door hard. That’s when Lillian suddenly suddenly got a sudden burst of anger.”

“Owchie stupid, stupid, stupid door getting in my way well if it wants to fight it’s on”

That’s when Lillian got so mad at the door for no reason at all so Lillian punched the door. After Lillian punched the door given how it was made of solid wood it left her fist in a lot of pain.”

“She started crying her eyes out because that hurt a lot but with sheer force of her punch caused the door to open slightly and she rushed over to where Angel and Ozzie were waiting for them. That’s when Lillian snuggles in close to Angel letting her snotting tear eyes face feel the warmth of his fluffy tits between sobs, words come out and Angel drops the bag he was carrying and takes the bags off of Lillian’s and they drop to the floor because Lillian needed him more at that moment so Angel started comforting her”

Punch, Creak

“Ouch! The mean door hurt m-m-m-me-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa”

“Oh, Lillian, what happened? Are you hurt? Why are you crying? Did someone hurt you?”

“Angel, the bi-bi-big, bad door hurt me-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa- what did I do? I was jus-jus-just walking and it hit me-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa. So then I thought you wanna go then fine I can take you so I don’t know what happened I got really mad then my hand suddenly really really hurts-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa”

Thump

“Lillian there please don’t cry now okay where does it hurt you, poor baby? Those hormones are messing with you pretty badly, aren’t they? Did you show that mean door not to mess with Lillian the total badass assassin?”

“Waaa-Waaa-Waaa-No th-th-the-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa door won't I-I-I-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa didn’t even make a dent-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa-the dumb door bested me-I’m-I’m useless-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa and my paw hurts Angel baby kiss it better”

“Now that’s not true and you know it and I bet that door is magic how else could you not punch through it?”
“My big tough kitten and I bet you’ll show that door to your boss next time and I’ll even help you after all it hurt you and it did start it. Now which paw hurt so I can kiss it better kitten”

“Siff-Really Angel cakes you don’t think I’m useless-sniff and it the right one”

Smooch

“Of course, I think that my queen, does that feel any better can you walk does it still hurt do we need to take you to the doctor it’s not broken is it”

“Sniff-I’m fine Angel really but your concern is touching. I think I’m ready now we leave now I feel better you have the magic touch”

“Thank the stars you’ll be okay now let me dry those tears it doesn’t suit you. Now you want me to carry you kitten or do you feel like walking”

“I can walk Angel”

“Okay then let's get going”

“Angel wipes the tears from Lillian's face, scoops up his bag and he hands Lillian her bags. They start walking and Ozzie leads them to their chambers. Ozzie tries hard not to stare at the top half of Angel which is now covered in tear stains and his tits were now covered in milky green boogers but that was the easy part.”

“He was just trying to process what he just witnessed. I mean he had experience with expecting queens and helping the soon-to-be parents out with his connections. Those mood swings were intense as she went from anger to crying rivers to being her cheery self once again. Ozzie was quite impressed by how Angel calmed her down and even indulged her a little but he hoped they would leave the front door alone.”
“Given what Ozzie just witnessed he wasn’t sure what to make of it he knew there would be mood swings from all the people he helped before. They just were never that intense and he knew each person handled it differently but he was like WTF did I just see just now look on his face? Poor sweet native Ozzie, I wish you and Stolas got a chance to talk because you’re used to a normal pregnancy, not one with such special circumstances. If he and Stolas got the chance to talk one-on-one then Stolas would have given him some valuable insight.”

“Like how this would be a test for the soon-to-be parents and how it would be super intense like Lillian will be feeling all the normal things of being pregnant but everything will be intense our poor kitten doesn’t know this info so she’ll need the support of her friends but Angel will be her main source of comfort and he may be the only one to calm her down at times when things get bad. So Ozzie be warned because you have no idea what you just signed up for so be warned.”

“Would you look at that while I was chatting your ears off? Ozzie and Angel have reached the room where he and Lillian will be staying and it’s quite the sight. They have a king-sized bed with purple and white plush blankets, sheets, and fluffy faux fur pillows.”

“A whole kitchen complete with a fridge full of Lillian’s favorite snacks like rich, creamy, chocolate ice cream with brownie chunks. They even at the last minute got some of those chocolate-covered rats that Stolas mentioned because they saw how badly her mouth was watering at the mention of them and figured she would be craving them.”

“They also picked one whole cabinet stocked with various teas and honey. They made sure to have lots of ginger since Ozzie noticed that she was drinking a lot of it at breakfast. So it must be her favorite but they had lots of options all caffeine-free free of course they had sleepy time in case the morning sickness kept her up into the late hours of the night but that’s if the ginger tea didn’t do its job. They had so many others too many to name.”
“Now they honey, it's quite the selection. We have sweet rich clover and wildflower. They’re also sweet and aromatic orange blossom honey; they even sponge for an old-fashioned tea kettle. The cabinets were fully stocked with the best and weirdly delicious snacks and some normal ones too. Let's name the exotic they look really good like sweet, sour dill pickle chips, popcorn, and even cotton candy just why but hey maybe Lillian will like it.”

“There’s all kinds of candy and snack cakes and they even got her favorite fruit leather. Now would you look at that Ozzie isn’t carrying Fizz anymore I guess they made a pit stop by their room so Fizz could sleep his crash off. Holy shit is that a wine cooler and it’s full of both kinds of bezel juice.”

Not to mention that view is insane. You can see all of the lust from their room out of the giant ten-foot windows complete with blackout curtains. From the looks of things, Lillian has already begun to enjoy herself. From the looks of things, she grabbed a few chocolate-covered rats and ate them. Then grabs a bottle of the non-boozy bezel juice and uses her claws to pop the cork off the bottle, a little trick she learned from Stolas, and starts drinking it straight.”

“Wow this room is stunning and gorgeous and from that view, you can see the whole lust ring from here and it’s gorgeous.”

Pop

“Glug-glug-glug”

“Looks like you found the wine cooler and glad to see you're enjoying yourself and you found the extra special treat I left for you and you ate them whole in one bite bones and all”

“Lillian take it easy you drink that too fast you’ll end up getting sick and throwing up”

Thomp

“Angel set his bag down on the bed and seeing Lillian did the same started loading up the food into the fridge so it wouldn’t spoil”

“Glug-glug-glug-burp-Excuse me, That’s the good shit and Angel I’m feeling fine don’t worry and thanks for the rats Ozzie I’ve been craving those all day. Stolas was right, the tails are the best part they’re nice and crunchy and once I smelled that sweet sweet honey smell.”

“I just had to get my paws on it and I just couldn’t wait to drink it. I mean it came fresh from the hive not setting on the selves for weeks on end. So I just had to drink it because it was so so so good. Now that that is all taken care of and out of my system let's get all settled in seems you already got a head start”

“Ozzie stared at the now empty bottle of bezel juice and was shocked. I mean that was a 24oz bottle it was clearly meant to be shared and Lillian just downed it in a matter of seconds. So out of concern for Lillian, Ozzie voices his concern for Lillian who was unpacking their stuff and laying it out on the bed”

“Lillian you sure you’re feeling okay I mean you drank that whole bottle in a matter of seconds and if that had any alcohol in it you would be pretty drunk right now.”

“Ozzie I’m fine don’t worry so much”

“Okay then fine I’ll leave you two to get settled in and unpack. My office is just down the hall I’ll be filling out some paperwork if you need anything that’s where I’ll be or just call one of the staff and they’ll get you anything you need”

“That’s when Ozzie steps out of the room leaving Lillian and Angel to settle chatting as they unpack and the pets are still waiting for the treats they were promised but Lillian and Angel were too deep in conversation for Lillian to notice them.”

“So Lillian I have some news I want to share with you. It's pretty big and I thought you should about it-blush.”

“Do tell Angel this must be pretty big if you’re this excited. I mean you’re blushing so hard your face is the cutest shade of pink. Also, your smile is so full of life and your golden tooth glistening. So don’t keep me waiting what could be bigger than the fact I’m carrying your kittens”

“Well, kitten I was offered a job well in an interview that hopefully leads to a job and I hope I get it because I want it so fingers crossed. I have to provide for our little ones.”

“Angel that’s great I hope you get it as well”

“As Lillian said that her voice was laced with sadness and Angel takes notice of this and asks her what’s wrong”

“Kitten what’s wrong you do want this for me right it’s a big opportunity for me”

“Goodness no Angel I’m happy for you I am but I just hate the thought of stuttering your stuff for anyone but me and who is your future new boss. I mean they don’t know what you’ve been through and how they will treat you.”

“I mean this person might be even worse than Val. I just can’t stand the thought of someone making you feel worthless and like you’re nothing. I mean you worked so hard to build back your confidence.”

“I just don’t want you going back down that rabbit hole. Please let me talk to Ozzie. I can get you a job here working for him. At least I know he’ll treat you right-drip-drip-drip”

“Lillian's eyes start welling up with tears again because of the hormones and sheer terror. Angel finally having put all the food away, seeing Lillian crying again, rushes over to her because Lillian thought he would be going back to being the famous star Val made him and not working for Blizo. With Angel filling in for Lillian while she was out because she couldn’t very well do her job if she was carrying kits it’s a risk for her and her co-workers”

“Oh, kittens don’t cry, it's not that kind of job. You are the only person now that will be getting all this. You know him and it’s kind of a change of pace from what I’m used to. I mean Blizo sees something special in me and since you’ll be out for a few months Blizo thinks that I could be your replacement.”

“Slap-Angel don’t scare me like that ever again. This is great news Blizo is very selective when choosing his employees and you’ll make a great assassin. I mean red is your color, you look so hot and covered in blood.”

“Blush-Oh Lillian thank I guess blood red does suit me it goes great with my fur”

“Also you are a total badass in battle I mean if you can take on heaven's army of exorcists and walk out alive. I mean you kicked butt and can handle yourself. Also, does this mean I’ll be seeing more of Anthony because a human form will for sure win you some points in Blizo's favor? Also, this way you’ll be paid to slay-nuzzle-purr”

“Ouch! Glad to hear you’re happy for me and well why don’t we say hello to an old friend because he missed you”

“With a sudden pop Angel is now Anthony and Lillian is blushing hard because this was sudden and she kind of liked it but the pets especially Nug’s freaking out because who was this stranger he sounded and smelled like his daddy but he sure did look little his dad and he’s wondering who this impostor was and started voicing that”

Pop

“Blush-Hello stranger, what's your name? Mine’s Lillian and I think you’re kind of cute surely you have a name-Blush”

“Names Anthony and Lillian you're not so bad yourself why not we take this to the bed so I can show you a good time.”

“Oh Anthony it would be my pleasure-blush”

“That’s when Nugs jumps up between Lillian who had Angel pinned to the floor and this kills the mood. Lillian lets him go to resolve this issue”

“Oink!Oink!, Oink!”

“How are you and what have you done with my daddy Anthony started talking what do you want with my mom because she’s dating my daddy and she makes him happy so go away don’t make me bite you and I won’t have some stranger ruin my daddy’s happiness by some stranger who sounds and smells like him so go away”

“Angel change back the moods are gone and you’re scaring Nugs”

Pop

“Okay back to normal, best get back to work settling in kitten-kiss. Maybe later okay”

“Oink!, Oink!, Oink!”

“Daddy you’re back where did that strange go let me bite him, please. Now what were you doing to him pinning him to the floor like that and he seemed to like that creep.”

“Nug’s I can answer that they were going to wrestle my papa and daddy. Wrestle all the time but they always end up taking those weird things off their fur making such a mess”

“Yes, we’re going to wrestle right Angel, nothing else. So do Fizz and Ozzie know that see them wrestle”

“Yes that’s what was going to happen”

“I wish they always bring us just outside and lock it but we have our ways of getting around and don’t stop because of us. We love to watch it’s very entertaining.”

“Pretty please can we please watch it was just getting good”

“I got an idea why don’t you go and play with your new playmates Nug while we unpack everything and have some fun okay.”

“I want to watch you and Daddy wrestle please.”

“Sorry but we have lots of unpacking to do okay and that will take ages so go play Precious, pups show Nug’s your playroom okay you guys have fun I would hate for guys to be bored.”

“We’ll do that but first you promised us treats so pay up. Nuggy’s-lick-you’ll just love our playroom and I will show you my favorite spot and the place where we watch our daddy and papa wrestle.”

“Preious stop it and that sounds amazing-nuzzle-can’t wait”

“Here you go as promised and Nug’s you and Precious are cute together like a little couple”

“Lillian gives the pets some of the leftovers as promised and is gone in a matter of seconds”

“What’s a couple we’re just extra special friends”

“Yeah get your facts straight Lillian and thanks so much for the treats these were the best”

“Yes they were more please”

“Sorry guys but that’s all you’re getting anymore and you’ll get a tummy ache.”

“No fair”

“Guys stop it we should leave them being come on we have to give Nug’s the tour and we got what we came here for so let's go”

“Let go of all this fuss about this playroom. It better be worth it. I can’t wait to see if it lives up to the hype-nuzzle”

“Nuggy’s stop that tickles and trust me it’s worth it. Our papa loves spoiling us and you’ll get the same treatment to come on brothers let's show Nug’s around shall we”

“Then with that the pets leave the room and Lillian and Angel are alone at last and they start unpacking his bag and they start chatting once more”

“You know Lillian I still can’t believe you can talk to animals now. It’s super cool and will be super useful for the future. So you don’t know how this happened kitten-kiss”

“Sorry Angel I wish I could tell you but it just happened out of the blue. It's cool though and you’re right about it being useful. Now that should be the last of its bags all packed and everything's put away.”

“Yeah I was wondering if we would ever finish but this place is starting to look and feel like home. Now that is all taken care of. I hate to do this to you kitten but that job offer from Blizo.”

“Well, it’s been a slow day at the office so he wants to interview me today now that everything is unpacked and put away. I have to go to you, I'm going to be okay for a few hours by yourself.”

“Angel I won’t be alone I’ll have Ozzie, Fizz and the pets to keep me company and I hope you slay that interview good luck Angel-kiss so go I’ll be fine”

“Kiss-kiss-kiss-Thank you so much understand this was super short notice you’re the best and very clever that’s pretty funny. I'm sure I will see you when I get back goodbye kitten-kiss”

“With that Angel opens a portal with a red hue to it Angel is now dressed in his finest clothes because Angel wanted to make a good impression and is now just outside I.M.P headquarters and now let's leave him to that. Let's see how Lillian is doing. We'll check on Angel later. I just can’t believe how fast those two got everything unpacked and put away. All the clothes are all put away neatly in their dressers.”

“Lillian’s phone is charging on it and Angel's charger on there as well but no phone attached because he took his with him so Lillian could call him if she needed anything. Nugs even got his little corner with his bed, toys, food, and water dishes. His food is being stored in the kitchen cabinet. Now Lillian was finally all freshly showered and in a fresh change of clothes just as he was about to leave. Lillian felt the sudden urge to hurl”

“Muf-Oh not ag-muf-ain I thought the-muf worst of it has past and here’s not here I can’t call him he wants badly this I can’t-muf-screw up his chances just because of a little morning sick-bleugh-bleugh-bleugh”

“Dang that came out of nowhere poor sweet kitten that must be feeling awful and wanting Angel now more than ever but she cared too much for him to mess up his chance. Kitten be a little selfish. You want Angel and you shouldn’t have to go through this alone.”

“If you can’t have Angel at least get someone to help you like Ozzie or one of the many people on staff. I mean from the looks of you’re shaking something fierce and look like you can barely walk. Now let's see how Lillian is doing”

“bleugh-bleugh-bleugh-bleugh-bleugh-bleugh-That was the worst experience ever, even worse than last night. I think the worst of it has passed for now and if I learned anything from last night.”

“The next bout could come at any moment so I have to sleep before the next one comes. Now I just have to slowly get up and drag my sorry self to bed and sleep this off”

“Lillian tries to stand up from her spot on the but is shaking so badly that when she tries. Lillian's legs buckled out from under her causing her to hit the bathroom floor hard and tears started dripping down Lillian’s face from the pain of kissing the floor and the hormones.”

“Drip-drip-drip-Owchie that hurt why can’t even walk a few feet and I want my Angel and I want cuddles-drip-drip-drip-no I can’t get you’re not a senseless kit you can do this he’ll be back soon just have to sleep this off and when you wake up he’ll be back right-drip-drip-drip.”

“Now let's try this again if you can survive being intoxicated by a love potion and having the living shit being beaten out of you by Valentino then walking a few measly feet is nothing”

“Lillian slowly stands and this time is successful and starts making the trip to her bed”

“Wipe-Okay we’re up that’s a start and I don’t feel light-headed and sick so that’s good now I just have to walk the bed and pass out and Angel will be there and we can celebrate the good news with cuddles and a movie”

“Lillian after walking from the bathroom to the bed collapsed on it pulled one of the soft plush blankets over her body and closed her eyes but weirdly enough as tired as she was sleep wasn’t coming. As comfortable as the bed was like floating on a cloud, the bed just felt cold and empty. After a few more tries she realized it was because Angel wasn’t there.”

“Lillian was so used to having someone to hold and the extra body heat and that made her miss Angel even more and the loneliness she was crushing she didn’t even have the pets to cuddle with and she didn’t want to bother Ozzie he was very busy after all and the staff she felt bad about making them wait of her.”

“After all she was more than capable of getting items by herself. From the sounds of Things Lillian needed a friend but she’s far too stubborn and selfless to ask for one. So for the third time that day, treats streamed down her face and Lillian started crying into her pillow”

Thomp

“Finally nice and cozy now just to fall asleep. Come on Lillian just close your eyes and fall asleep I mean I'm super sleepy and this bed is the best but why does it feel so empty and is it just me or is it cold in here I freezing”

“That’s right Angel, not that’s why it’s so cold and lonely I just don’t get it I can sleep without him by my side I just want him so badly to be here I just want him to hold me close and let his fur and sweet cotton and strawberry wash over me but he-he-he’s not here-waaa-waaa-waaa”

“Why just why did he half to leave me-waaa-waaa-waaa I miss him so much and he-he-he won’t be ba-ba-back for hours-waaa-waaa-waaa”

“Mew”

“Ozzie where are you I feel sicky want cuddles”

“Lillian dries her tears and her ears perk up and her mother's cat insects take over at hearing that mew or what she thinks is a mew but is Fizz finally awake and calling for Ozzie because his stomach is hurting? Fizz was still feeling queasy but no matter how hard he tried it wouldn’t come. So Fizz was huddled under a nest of blankets his eyes peeping out,”

“Lillian didn’t hear that she just heard a helpless sick kitten that needed help so her eyes took on a new look this time in place of her normal blue eyes or the narrow slits. These eyes had a softer look to them full of concern because one of her babies was sick and needed her. I think it’s the cutest thing that she thinks of Fizz as one of the kittens.”

Lillian is now in the bedroom of Fizz and Ozzie when the door creaks open Fizz thinks it’s Ozzie and his eyes light up but that goes out when he sees Lillian he’s disappointed because he wanted Ozzie, not Lillian and huddles deeper into his blanket nest trying to ignore Lillian because he wasn’t in the mood to deal with her he was in too much pain.”

“He was feeling pretty lonely he wanted his Ozzie bear not the person who dragged him like a gift of prey in front of all their friends all wrapped up like a present in their sex ropes so he was trying to drive her away by giving her the silent treatment and when that failed he used his words.”

“Now I do hope Fizz lets her help him I mean they both needed a friend since both their lovers were busy and they both didn’t want to be a burden to them and they both needed some sleep and they both needed to sleep some more Lillian especially and they both wanted someone to hold them close”

Wipe, Creak

“Ozzie is that you hold me my tummy hurts the only cure is cuddles now gib me”

“Mew”

“Oh, it’s you Lillian go away I’m not in the mood to deal with your antics so go away.”

Rustle, Rustle

“Mew?”

“Lillian tilted her head and let out a confused mew because why did her kitten not want her to help? They were sick but Lillian wasn’t giving up easily and she was wondering why her kitten was being so quiet. This one made her more determined so she walked over to the side of the bed and sat down looking up at the nest of blankets meowing and looking cute until her kit let her take care of him”

“Mew!, Mew!, Mew!, Mew!, Mew!, Mew!”

“Fizz was getting annoyed by these mews and trying to ignore Lillian wasn’t working. The only thing it was doing was getting on his nerves so he was going to try to chase her off”

“Lillian please stop that excessive meowing. It's super annoying so go away. I don’t want you I want Ozzie what’s taking him so long I want him to hold me and rub my back and help distract me from this killer nausea in my stomach it hurts I feel pukey like I want to hurl but I can’t no matter how hard I try or want”

“So please drip-just go away and since you are in another one of your states I know you don’t understand me or what I’m saying”

“Please just-drip-go-drip-away-drip-drip-unless you’re Ozzie I just want to be alone-drip”

“Fizz’s eyes start welling with tears and they slowly streak down his face. Lillian hated seeing her kitten cry so with a mighty leap she nuzzled into the nest and started grooming Fizz, her tongue licking his back and making her way up to his neck and her rough sandpapery tongue felt nice.”

“The gentle yet strong aggressive licking along his spine helped move the vial and nausea that had been building in his stomach to come up and Fizz suddenly felt the need to hurl it was going to happen soon so he grabbed the nearest thing he could puke into that being his fake cloth horns so he grabbed them puked into his horns.”

“It wasn’t a pretty sight, let me tell you it all comes gushing out like a sickly green waterfall. Also now that I can get a better look at Fizz it seems that Ozzie got him cleaned up all nicely didn’t do him Ozzie any good though because Fizz got puke all over his face”

“Lillian get out I don’t want you in here so get out”

“Lick-lick-lick-lick”

“Fine you can stay but only if you keep doing that because it feels really good even better than the first time so keep that u-bleugh-bleugh-bleugh”

“Lick-lick-lick-lick”

“It coming up and just won’t st-bleugh-bleugh-bleugh”

“Thanks to Lillian's grooming, Fizz finally got all the very much-needed puke sessions. Then after that Fizz was feeling much better and in a talking mood but before he could get the words Lillian started licking the puke off Fizz's face Lillian had a rough sandpapery tongue on his face and Fizz couldn’t help but have a giggle fit because her tongue was tickling him and he was very ticklish”

“Lick-lick-lick-lick”

“Hehe-Lillian stop that it tickles why are you doing this do I have something on my face? It’s mostly likely gone now so cut that out. Wait, your eyes look different from before. They don’t seem normal but they're not slits either. They seem big and full of stars and caring.”

“Now I know you can’t understand me and I can’t understand but we need a way to communicate whenever this happens because I have a feeling this is going to happen a lot. So I’m going to ask you yes or no questions that sound easy enough Lillian. How about one mew for yes and two for no sound good.”

“Mew”

“Good seems we have some kind of understanding after all your licking helped me get that off my chest. So I bet you want to talk even though I thought you would be spending most of your time with Angel. First, I can’t breathe under here do you want to come out from under here because I could use some fresh air what about you Lillian”

“Mew”

“Okay then come on then first we have to find our way out”

“Fizz grabs puked-filled cloth horns then he and Lillian emerge from the nest of blankets. Now they’re out breathing in the fresh air, not the dry musty air of their blanket nest. The blankets now resting on their laps and Lillian tilts her head and lets out a confused meow because Fizz's real horns were showing they were faded, jagged, and crooked. Fizz seeing this clears up her confusion”

“Mew?”

“What’s got you so confused Lillian oh yes I guess these can cause quite the stir but these are my actual horns they’re pretty bad but hey don't bug me as much as they used to

Stritch, Stritch, Stritch

“Lillian started stretching her head on Fizz's horns and let out a series of happy purrs because those horns scratched in all the right places. When Fizz looked up and saw Lillian rubbing her face against them it was the cutest thing ever but after getting a closer look at Lillian’s face he noticed that her face was wet with tears curious about what caused her to cry and wanted to find out it’s just using only yes or no questions would provide an extra challenge”

Stritch, Stritch, Stritch

“Purr, purr, purr”

“Well, that's certainly a way to use them glad you seem to be enjoying yourself. Wait your face Lillian were you crying.”

“Mew!”

“Okay that yes came out rather quickly and sharply so clearly something else is bugging you”

“Mew!, Mew!”

“Yeah not buying it kitten you’re a very bad liar when it comes to your feelings. So let me guess because those tears look fresh they're still wet. Also as nice as this is, don't you want to spend some time with him? I bet he misses you now come on let's get you back to your room how that sounds.”

“Just then Lillian finally found her voice and meekly let out her reply and her eyes returned to normal”

“Angel isn’t here at the moment”

“Oh Lillian, glad to see you back to normal. So if Angel isn’t here then do you know where he might be? Maybe we can get him for you. What’s the reason for you crying kitten? We can't make you sad now can we?”

“Please don’t he’s busy and shouldn’t be disturbed”

“Too busy for you that bullshit and you know it. Now come on tell me what’s wrong and then I’ll take you back to your room”

“Fizz, please don’t take me back. That room is so big and lonely. I just don’t want to be alone right now. I don’t know why but I miss Angel so much and I don’t know why.”

“Of course, I miss him when he leaves but it’s never been this bad before. I just want someone to hold close and cuddle I don’t want to be alone please don’t make me go ba-ba-back-waaa-waaa-waaa”

“Lillian starts crying again damn I get her hormonal right now but still that fourth time she cried today if she keeps this up she’s going to become dehydrated. Fizz seeing Lillian burst into tears from out of the blue gave him quite the start.”

“I mean the look on his face is like WTF just happened after the initial shock wore off. Fizz pulls Lillian in close to give her a source of comfort because she needed it because this pregnancy was hard on Lillian and she wasn’t even carrying them for a whole day and Lillian was struggling and needed someone to bitch to.”

“Waaa-Waaa-Waaa”

“Oh shit please, please, please don’t cry, hey I’m not Angel but this should help. I give great cuddles. I know you normally go for the fluffy ones but hey look you could use someone to bitch to so let's hear it.”

“You want to hear me complain”

“Of course I do, I’m just concerned for you. I mean have you been getting enough sleep, eating enough, drinking lots of fluids? I hope you don't mind me saying this but you look like you could use a nap. Can you not sleep because your stomach hurts.”

“Once Fizz has Lillian in his arms Fizz dries her tears. Lillian felt his embrace. It felt nice to have someone to hold. That’s when the words came pouring out”

“Sniff-This feels nice well if I’m being completely honest this day sucked but last night was the worst. I was up more than half the night because of morning sickness. I mean every two hours like clockwork I would wake up feeling sick. It was horrid. I’m just glad that Angel sleeps like a log. I would feel so bad if I woke him up.”

“Well, no wonder you feel tired if I was puking my guts out every two hours, you poor thing. No wonder why you look so sleepy, it must be a lot of work carrying those kittens. Also, Angel cares for you deeply and wants to be there for you and you can’t keep this from him.”

“I just don’t get it for something so cute and little. Why do they hate me so I feel like shit right now and I can’t tell Angel that he’s just starting to enjoy his afterlife and I’m not going to burden him with this.”

“That can’t be true from what I’ve seen he cares for you and could never be burdened by you and I’m sure it only feels like that I bet once you’re holding your kits in your arms all your hard work will be worth it”

“That’s sweet Fizz but I for one am not going to be responsible for Angel not enjoying himself because he’s finally starting to make a life for himself and new friends because he misses everyone back at the hotel with a vengeance, especially his best friends Husk and Cherri back in pride.”

“I feel kind of bad because he can’t go and see them because going into the city right now is a total death wish. Full of people who will do anything to get that money and a possible job offer from Val just for turning in Angel. I feel kind of bad. I mean he took a huge risk bringing me to Sloth.”

“Angel could’ve just healed me at the hotel. I had the supplies and the know-how. Why did he have to bring me to the hospital? I mean Val roughed me up sure but it’s not that bad. I may have been out for most of it but it could’ve been that bad.”

“I just want him to make some new friends since we’re homesick and I’m too and we both really miss our friends back at the hotel but we can’t go home just yet being here with my hellborn friends is helping Angel and I cope. So I won’t ruin his happiness just because I miss him. He likes hanging out with guys and he gets along with the gang at I.M.P. So well that Blizo sees something special in him.”

“So special that he offered him a job working for him and he’s there right now slaying it. I won’t ruin his chances just because I miss him. He wants this job so I won’t be the one to take this away from him. I care too for Angel’s happiness to ruin this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him”

“Wow, that was a lot. I bet it felt good to get that off your chest and this is great news about the job. I hope he gets it. Also good that Angel is having a great time. Your happiness should also be a priority, don't forget that okay Lillian? Now anything else you want to tell me get it off your chest.”

“You’re right Fizz this helps in a matter I do have something else to get off my chest. However, I must ask you to please keep this to yourself. I had a little incident in the bathroom. Just after I got out of the shower when I was hit with a sudden bout of nausea-muf-grab-bleugh”

“Easy just let it out no use holding it in here this should help a nice back rub to let the puke flow”

“Nuzzle-nuzzle-purr-purr-purr”

“Glad you like that and that it helps ease the pain of the nausea. I get it throwing up is a total bitch”

“Before Lillian could finish her story Lillian was hit by a sudden bout of nausea because Lillian felt the veil bubbling in her stomach and quickly making its way up to her throat. Lillian wasn’t going to be able to hold it back so Lillian grabbed Fizz's cloth puked-filled horns and yakked right into them. Then Lillian resumes her story after she wipes the vomit from her chin”

“Wipe-Now where was I that right after huddling over the toilet I tried to stand up and this was just humiliating but I couldn’t even stand up and my legs ended up buckling from underneath me and I ended up kissing the floor please don’t tell anyone, especially Angel I don’t want him to worry I’m fine it was just a little tumble I can take a hit”

“Lillian are you okay I mean how hard did you hit that floor those tiles are solid marble. Why just why didn’t you call for help I mean you know when you puke you shake like crazy and can barely walk. How did you even get here?”

“Fizz your concern is touching but I bounce back easily. I didn’t walk all the way here. I dragged myself to bed but I just couldn’t sleep. It was so cold and empty without Angel. And I just don’t know why I miss him so much.”

“It’s natural to miss him when Ozzie has to go on business trips and I can’t come with him. I miss him, something fierce. I get it without the special someone by your side.”

“To hold close and cuddle it can be hard to sleep because the bed can feel so empty and cold. So him not being there will be hard the first few times are always the hardest but it gets easier I promise”

“Thanks, Fizz. That helps, but it doesn't for me now. I just want him here. But how come I feel like this? I’m not the clingy type. I have a life outside of him and one outside of him. I just wish he was here.”

“Of course, you’re not clingy you just miss him and that’s normal but if he gets this job he’s going to be gone a lot so you’ll have to get used to him being gone for hours each day so take this a practice run okay and I promise you it gets easier with time I promise”

“That’s great to hear Fizz. It's nice to have someone who understands me. As to how I found myself here. I heard this cute little mew that sounded like a sick kitten all alone just like me and I couldn’t leave that cute sick kitten to fend for itself so I don’t know what came over me after that I don’t know what happened after it’s all fuzzy and black.”

“My pleasure Lillian, I'm here if you need to talk. You can also talk to Ozzie, Angel, and your other friends about anything you’re never alone with, please remember that.”

“You’ll never be alone because you have us and we’ll always be there for you through the good times and the bad and I’ll be sure to keep my eyes open for a sick kitten and make sure it gets the help needs”

“Thanks, Fizz, that means a lot now back to my story. I knew I just had to follow it and find the source of the sound and so I followed it and found myself here. However no kitten I guess something scared it off I hope they’re going to be okay they didn’t sound all that gr-zzzzz”

“Then with that, Lillian finally fell asleep, her head resting on his shoulders and her tails loosely wrapped around Fizz. Fizz looks at Lillian sleeping so peacefully. A small smile comes to his face because Lillian is finally getting some much-needed rest.”

“Fizz believed that after getting a very much-needed bitch session. Lillian had a lot to get off her chest so once she got all that off her chest. Fizz figured that once Lillian let go of all that baggage she was holding onto and told someone all this she was finally able to go to sleep.”

“Purr-purr-purr”

“That’s cute how you purr in sleep and it’s nice to see you finally getting some sleep. You had a lot to get off your chest but with all that gone you were finally able to get some sleep rest kitten. You'll need it and don’t worry I bet Angel misses you too.”

“Just then Ozzie walks in to see if Fizz is feeling any better and finds Lillian and Fizz cuddling and it’s the cutest thing he ever saw. Now Ozzie is super jealous of seeing those two look all cute. Joins them on their cuddling session and closes in close on where Fizz and starts nuzzling him but stops suddenly because Fizz is oddly damp now he and Fizz start talking up a storm because Ozzie had lots of questions like how Lillian got here and why was Fizz so damp.Also hopefully get some more answers about when Lillian goes into her states.”

“Hey, froggy, I'm glad to see you wake up. How are you feeling? I hope you're feeling much better. That’s the cutest thing ever when Lillian got here.”

“Thanks, I’m feeling much better I guess I just needed to hurl, and Lillian kind of just showed up she’s been taking care of me while you were out she’s pretty determined wouldn’t leave until I let her stay”

“Well, that sounds like Lillian. She can’t stand to leave a friend in need, especially when they’re sick. I am getting in on some of that action, so moving over, I am going to join that cuddle session. You must feel pretty comfortable around Lillian if you show her your horns. I mean, I believe the other person you did it for is me.”

“Blush-Well it wasn’t by choice and not so loud she just fell asleep and I’d hate to wake her and this is very nice. I hope you don’t mind that she's here. The poor thing didn’t want to be alone. She misses Angel, something fierce. Also normally I would agree but Lillian seemed off, especially her eyes, they were different.”

Nuzzle, Nuzzle

“Of course, I don’t mind that she is here, Also Fizz why are you so damp now that I’m here I see your kind covered in spit it’s thick and slimy. Also, how was she off, especially her eyes please go into detail. I want to know more even since she told me about these states she goes into and you got a front-row seat please spill.”

“Easy Ozzie all tell you everything starting with why I’m so wet. That would be Lillian’s doing. Whenever she goes into these states her eyes change the first time they were long, narrow slits.”

She was a fierce huntress and pinned me down and wrapped me in the rope and started dragging the f*ck knows where and for some reason, she couldn’t understand me for the life of her and I couldn’t understand her. She could only speak in meows and other animal noises and I was so scared I thought I’d never see you again.”

“That’s when the tears started coming and that’s when we stopped suddenly and I felt this nice calming warm wet sensation on my forehead. It felt nice. It's what caused the tears to stop. That’s when I looked up and saw Lillian licking me, not sure why she was doing that though. I just knew it made me feel better. Then after that, I was in the kitchen and you know what happened from there”

“Well, Fizz she did tell me that sometimes her animal insects take over at random times leaving her with no memory of events prior from what you and Lillian told it seems when Lillian goes into this state her eyes turn into slits and she has a huge desire to hunt. When this happens, it must take up a lot of concentration.”

“So that would explain the headaches and not recalling the prior events when she’s in the state must take up a lot of focus that must suck like a really bad case of baby brain but that doesn't make any sense she should be experiencing that until her third trimester not now this doesn’t make any sense and her moods swings were intense.”

“Now I know each queen handles their pregnancy differently but this seemed different. Fizz, I'm completely out of my league here. I'm not sure if I can handle this. I mean taking care of a nursing queen carrying a sinner's kid.”

“I feel completely clueless. I know some stuff but I just thought it would be like all the others I help but feel like this might be different like nothing I've dealt with before. Fizz, you said that was only the first time that happened what about the other time can you tell me what you remember”

“Sure I can tell you Ozzie and don’t stress about this. I'm sure we’ll settle in a grove and I’m sure it’s nothing, Ozzie. You’re just putting a lot of pressure on yourself because you want to make the soon-to-be parents feel comfortable.”

“Given the circumstances, you’re worried for them also. She's carrying a whole litter of kits. That has to be the reason. I mean that has to be the reason after all most times they’re only carrying one and that’s hard enough for them.”

“I can’t imagine how hard this must be for her and she doesn't even know how many she’s having. Just a pretty vague number two-four doesn’t give us much to go on.”

“Thanks, Fizz that helps and I guess that must be the reason I even had much experience with queens carrying many. I've had a few cases of twins but that's pretty rare so this should be interesting. Now could you please tell your story Fizz I want to hear it.

“You might be able to give me even more valuable insight than you already have about when she goes into these states. Like her need to hunt is activated when she sees something wiggling playfully she can’t help but hunt and proudly show off her catch. Then hopes to be praised for hard work so that state doesn’t just happen it’s activated.”

“We can help her control it and make sure she doesn’t go into it as often even give her some toys to help satisfy her need to hunt and doesn't end up biting someone's tail to name an example and feeling super embarrassed also save everyone here a lot of pain”

“I’ll tell you, Ozzie, it pretty much went like this. I just woke up and was feeling downright shitty and my stomach was in knots like I needed to hurl but I couldn’t. I just really wanted you here. I tried calling for you and when I heard footsteps. I thought you heard me and came to help me because I wanted cuddles.”

“I was quite shocked to find Lillian and not too happy about that. I tried to ignore her because I didn’t want her, I wanted you and I was still mad at her. She humiliated me.”

L”illian just wouldn’t take no for an answer and since she was clearly in another one of her states she only spoke in animal noises.”

“She simply refused to leave and was meowing excessively until it became too much. That’s when I realized she wasn’t going anywhere and also the fact that she jumped into our bed and started licking me again. That helped me majorly because of her rough yet gentle tongue-licking. It helped me finally puke and I feel so much better because of it.”

“That’s when I got a good look at her and saw her eyes were different from the last, not normal but not slits either; they seemed big, round, and soulful. Not as scary as before. I even found a way for us to communicate. Also, she said something about a sick kitten. She seemed worried about them. Did you see anything? It was the last thing she said before she fell asleep and I promised her.”

“Ozzie is happy to have all the answers needed. Ozzie's face formed a small smug smile from looking at Fizz all covered in spit and the fact Lillian now held Fizz close. There was no sick kitten but Lillian saw Fizz as that. When he was calling for him Lillian must have heard him but to her ears, Lillian heard Fizz's words as mews and her motherly insects took over and the same must have happened the first time as well.”

“Fizz that kitten was you”

“Me that can’t be possible you sure that no one saw anything. I mean why does Lillian think I’m one of her kittens.”

“It can’t explain it either Fizz but that licking is Lillian grooming you it’s kind of cute she thinks of you as her kit. So did she tell you anything else that could be of use to Fizz.”

“Like how was she feeling when she snapped out of this state? How was she feeling? Did she remember any of the events prior? How was she feeling after any headaches”

“She was pretty normal after she snapped out of it. She and I talked for a while. I found out that Lillian is mostly in control but certain details are fuzzy to her. I also gave her a very much-needed bitch session. That did wonders for her. She had a lot to get off her chest and once she got the last of it off she fell asleep like this for the past six hours.”

“I just can’t believe it’s five o’clock already. I'm shocked she hasn’t woken up. Lillian must sleep pretty deeply once she falls asleep. That answers your questions, Ozzie.”

“Almost all of them what happened to your other horns you mentioned that due to a factor outside of your control, you had to take them off.”

“Blush-Well I was kind of desperate and I didn’t have any other options-blush because I needed to hurl so I kind of puked into them-blush.”

“Oh froggy no need to be embarrassed it happens I’m just glad you’re feeling better froggy now where are those horns of yours so we can get them cleaned of you-kiss”

“Blush-On the floor underneath the bed”

“Well then I better get those for you then and we should be getting Lillian back to her room.”

“Okay, thanks but are you sure taking her back to her room is the best idea?From what she told me she hated being alone like really hated being alone. I just hate the thought of her waking up feeling that way again”

“Fizz it’s sweet that you care so much for her but she’ll be fine now come on let's get her back to her room. Wait, her ears are always like that.”

“Would you look at that Lillian's ears have perked up the reason for that is because she heard footsteps down the hall and would you look at that they’re Angel’s and from the looks of him he had a great time and a pretty big smile on his face and his fur was splattered with blood. It looks like Angel got the job and now is just outside the door of Fizz and Ozzie.”

“When Angel finds the door open and walks in, that's when Lillian wakes up suddenly and tackles him to the ground, smoothing him in kisses because she missed him so much. Angel also smelled better than ever with his usual scent mixed with the sweet acid tones of fresh blood and she loved that smell.”

Thump

“Kiss-Angel you’re-kiss-home I missed you so so so so so so and your amazing and from the looks of you must’ve got the job did he take you on a hit?”

“So how was the human world? I know it’s been a while since you last saw it. Also, did I mention how good you smell amazing your sweet smell mixed with acid tones of blood you smell heavenly”

“Lillian stop it you’re smothering me I missed you too, Yes Lillian I slayed it and you were right Anthony huge hit Blizo loved him. Also as he was interviewing me a client came in. Since I was doing so well he decided to take me along.”

“It was f*cking awesome he even let go in for the kill but we kind of stood a little too close but hey just part of the job I start tomorrow I would’ve been home sooner but to celebrate the gang took me out for drinks to celebrate and it was amazing chatting and getting to know them better.”

“From what you told me about Millie though, I think this job requires you to be versatile but from what you told me about her. She loved being in the center of the battle, the one who makes the heads roll. She seemed to hang back for some odd reason.”

“She looked nervous, her tail wrapped around her body tightly. That something imps do give themselves comfort when they feel scared or stressed right I’d hate to assume anything. Also, Blizo and I both have your crystals, Ozzie, so cool.”

“When the portal opened Mille seemed a little dizzy after exiting; she got sick and ended up throwing up for no good reason. Also before that Moxxie looked worried about her and he tried to talk her out of going when she snapped out of nowhere. Her eyes were full of a mix of fear and terror and her tail wrapped loosely around her at the time.”

“They seemed similar to what you were experiencing before you found out about our kittens but she can’t be pregnant because she wouldn’t be working I mean even if she holds the rear she could still get hurt. From the looks, Moxxie was giving her. He doesn’t know what’s wrong with Millie and it’s stressing him out but if she is pregnant. Millie must know she’s just scared and not sure what to do.”

I mean I don’t blame her this was unplanned also she and Moxxie have only been married for a little over a year so she isn’t sure how Moxxie will take the news. She’s scared out of her mind and not sure what to do. It would also explain why she went home saying she was tired and just wanted a quiet night at home instead of going out to drink with us.”

“Now Lillian gets off of me I’m a big mess and you’re now all covered in blood too kitten not to say it doesn’t suit you kitten-kiss. Now we should get stuff off before it hardens.”

“Angel quickly realizes that he isn’t alone; he was shocked when Lillian tackled him, so relieved to see Angel at last because Lillian missed Angel and the feeling was shared. Angel missed Lillian too. If I had to pick a winner though I have to say Lillian won this one for sure and her hearing must be amplified if she heard him from down the hall. Angel now remembering Fizz and Ozzie were in the room he started apologizing profusely because he was so caught up in chatting with Lillian and so happy to see her Angel didn’t see the trail of blood he trailed in. Also, the fact Fizz and Ozzie heard everything about Millie but Angel was feeling too guilty about the mess he made.”

“Ozzie, Fizz I’m so so so sorry I made such a mess I was just about to shower when I got home I swear. When I saw Lillian wasn’t in our room and I had just to see her. I figured she missed me as much as I missed her. Turns out I was right, you missed didn’t kitten-kiss.”

“I promise I’ll get all this cleaned up as soon as I get myself cleaned up. I mean you welcomed me and Lillian into your home and what do I go and do? I make a huge mess and blood is so hard to get out I will clean this up ASAP. I assure you I got most of it off but I was way blooder earlier. I thought it wouldn’t be that bad but I was wrong. I can't tell you how sorry I am.”

“Angel is easy, okay try to calm down. It's just a little blood and sounds like you enjoyed yourself. So happy you got the job and hey things might get a little messy at times given what you’ll be doing.”

“I’ve gotten my hands dirty a few times. Like this one time, this lawyer was getting on my nerves. My little Fizzy frog-nuzzle-was being held for ransom in greed. I had to deal with this lawyer who was rapidly testing my patience and this stupid long contact we had read.”

“Then once my precious little froggy-kiss-was home safe and mostly unharmed I got to do something I wanted to do all day. I gotta make that lawyer go splat. So this isn’t that big of a deal just be more careful next okay”

“Oh thanks, Ozzie I didn’t take you for the type who was willing to get his hands dirty”

“Well normal no but I’ll do anything for my-nuzzle-Fizzy frog-kiss-because you f*ck with him then you deal with me and believe me you don’t want that”

“Well, thanks for understanding so much about the mess. Now come on Lillian we have to clean ourselves up and I bet you must be starving because I know I am”

“I’m going to make something extra special to celebrate today. My new job and our kittens I’m just in a celebrating mood and I that bezel juice would pair perfectly with what I have in mind and maybe even a little desert for after dinner”

“Blush-Oh Angel that sounds lovely and I look forward to dessert meow-nip. Now you have a little blood on your lip let me get that for you-lick.”

“Lillian stop it that tickles you got it so stop that-blush”

“You two love birds take it outside but have fun tonight you deserve it”

“Both Lillian and Angel's faces turn bright pink”

“Blush-Oh yes we better get going come on Lillian I have fun plans for us tonight”

“Blush-Right way Angel I am looking forward to what you have planned. I shouldn't keep you waiting. I want to see what you have planned-blush-lead the way, my Angel-nuzzle-kiss.”

“My pleasure kitten-kiss-right this way-nuzzle”

“ Angel leads Lillian to their bedroom for a fun night filled with pleasure befitting the lust ring. Just before they leave Ozzie sees how they’re acting and being the sin of lust knows what those two are getting up to he playfully adds with a slight tease in his voice,”

“Get f*ck tonight you two”

“Upon hearing this Lillian and Angel blush even harder and rush off to their room. Now in their chamber, Angel starts on dinner. He's making their favorite meal pasta with a rich creamy alfredo sauce and spicy meatballs.”

“Lillian headed into the shower because Angel just got out of the shower and his fur was even puffer now that it was no longer covered in blood and freshly dried even in sweatpants and an oversized tee-shirt. He still looked super hot and the food he was making was making her mouth water.”

“Angel that smells amazing so I’m drooling at the smell. I can't wait to see how it tastes. How much longer till it’s done anyway I kind of slept through lunch-blush-so I’m starving and this is just want I need a good warm meal with even better company”

“Kitten be patient-kiss-about half an hour more you can’t rush this. I know how much I love pasta, almost as much as I do. Go clean yourself up and then dinner shall be served. As much as red suits you might want to get it out before it hardens kitten-kiss”

“Okay Angel-blush I'll go clean up. I guess I should clean myself up. I have to look my best. After all, if the chief looks as good as that food smells then they’ll both taste great now before I simply have to kiss the cook-kiss”

“Lillian kisses Angel with the fitting Angel's face all hot and it wasn’t from the stream then Lillian heads inside the shower her tails swishing in a tastefully playful fashion that causes Angel's eyes to wander. Then Angel starts drooling and Lillian closes the bathroom door leaving Angel wanting more.”

“Soon Lillian walked out of the shower rocking her favorite teal and super soft sweats with an extra baggy tee-shirt and she still looked like a queen. Who says you have to get all dressy to do it you can do it in whatever clothes you want. Given how you’ll end up taking them off anyway at least this way they’ll come easier. Once Lillian is out of the shower all blood washed out of her fur.”

“Normally Lillian wouldn’t have done this but tonight was extra special so instead of letting it air dry like normal she decided to blow dry it. When Lillian steps out of the bathroom all puffed up. She finds the sweetest surprise. Her path is laid with rose petals and those light-up candles that take batteries and the lights are dimmed. Lillian was blushing hard because this was the sweetest most romantic thing ever.”

“Oh Angel you’re full of surprises-blush-when did you set all this up you scamp. You even used those light-up candles I like because you know I don’t like real candles-blush-because they’re a fire hazard. Now I wonder where this path leads to only one way to find out.”

Crunch, Crunch, Crunch

“Lillian follows the path and finds herself in the kitchen where Lillian finds the table lit up with candles and Angel sitting down with two glasses full of bezel and two different bottles one with alcohol for him and one without for Lillian still cold and frosty from the wine cooler poured into chilled wine glasses and filled with golden honey goodness and the pasta served on plates creamy rich pasta with giant tender, juicy and greasy meatballs and Lillian sits down right across from Angel and they start talking about their day over a romantic candle lit dinner”

“Oh-blush-Angel when did you set all this up it must’ve taken ages to set up is that bezel juice you shouldn’t have and two bottles drinking on work night you’re such a bad boy-purr”

“Well, I’m full of surprises and the way you talk about this stuff I had to pour myself a glass. Your glass is on the right and I don't want you drinking the wrong one. I could help myself but I may have started sipping this bezel juice and holy shit it’s good.”

“Your words didn’t do it justice. It's like drinking candy and it may be a honey wine but when it goes down it burns like the strongest whiskey. Please savor it this time, don't chug it as impressively as I want you to enjoy your favorite drink.”

“Also I want to celebrate me getting this job and our kittens just us because who knows when we’ll be alone like this again we’ll have our hands full in a few months when those little cuties enter the world. So I want to enjoy every moment I can with you and with me working again I won’t see you as much and I’ll miss you so much kitten-kiss”

“I’ll miss you too Angel but from what you told me you had lots of fun. Glad to see you getting along with the gang now I propose a toast to new opportunities”

“And a brighter future”

Clink, Clink

“That’s the stuff-sip-so Angel what was your favorite part of today”

“Well, my favorite part was getting to know everyone there better and you’re right about Blizo he does treat his workers like family. He made me feel welcome and everyone else did too.”

“It was nice getting to know everyone and their different battle styles and preferred weapons and my extra pair of arms holding my favorite weapons, my Tommy guns and the fact that I can summon them at will help my case.”

“Well, I’m glad you’re having now. My day wasn’t as exciting as yours but I had my fun too.”

“Do tell me I mean I’ve been talking so much about myself. It’s time for you to talk about what you did today Lillian my sweet little kitten”

“Blush-Oh Angel well it was just pretty chill you know watching TV and eating my favorite ice cream. Staying in my pj’s until noon pretty basic stuff nothing major not like your first hit and it seemed to go off without any complications”

“Blush-So jealous sounds like you had fun wishing I was there with your kitten but I'm glad you enjoyed yourself speaking of dessert. There's plenty of ice cream in that freezer but I’m craving something sweeter and stronger.”

“Me-ow Angel I’d like that very very much now that bed is looking a little too neat let’s mess it up-nip”

“Oh Daddy that hits just the right time to return the favor-nip”

“Purr-Oh Mommy right there-purr”

“First of all Lillian wow just wow not telling Angel about what happened today that’s low and it looks the of things. These two are having fun now on the bed and it looks like they brought out the angelic rope for this. Lillian is all tied up. With the rope her hands and legs on the bed posts legs and arms spread out leaving her very much exposed with Angel looming over her.”

“Lillian stares at all the fluffy goodness laid before her wondering what to taste first and what Angel is going to do to her. Safe to say the clothes have come off at this point. Also safe to say Angel is top because he loves being in charge and it looks like they like doing a bit of role-playing. I have to see this.”

“Oh no the big bad overlord has me all tied up and I’m completely helpless what am I to do”

“Yes you’re in my control and I’m very hungry and you’re a total snack now how do you taste-hard bite”

“ME-OW!”

“You like that now your lips look a little chapped let me fix that-lick-lick”

“Thank you, you taste so sweet now come closer I want to taste you and all your glory my big, handsome, and fluffy-titted overlord”

“Lillian uses her fingers teasingly to lure Angel even closer and Angel is very happy to comply.”

“My pleasure now what do you want to taste all this is very very tasty”

“I think your neck is looking nice and tender”

“Angel lowers his head until he’s eye level, his tilted back dramatically leaving his neck fully exposed on her bare fluffy chest letting Lillian do whatever she wants to him. Then she gives him a gentle lick followed by a gentle nip and a series of kisses along the crease of his and turns out Angel is very ticklish so as Lillian does this Angel suddenly bursts into a sudden fit of giggles.”

“Then it’s all yours”

“Lick-nip-kiss-kiss-kiss”

“He-he Lillian stop it stop that you know-he-he I ticklish stop it”

“Kiss-kiss-kiss-oh the big overlord have a ticklish spot who know that must be his one weakness-lick-kiss”

“Lillian-he-he stop that I swear if I wasn’t-he-he-already dead you would have-he-he-dieing of laughter-yawn. Sorry to cut this short kitten-kiss but it’s getting late and I have a big day tomorrow, my first day as an I.M.P. and I have to rest up now. Let me untie you. I’ll just have to clean all this up in the morning.”

“Zzz-purr-Zzz-purr-Zzz-nuzzle”

“Would you look at that? I guess someone has the right idea just to untie you and not wake you up kitten. Then I can get some sleep myself-yawn because that takes it out of me. You can work me in just the right places now I better start tying these ropes.”

“Angel starts tying the ropes that bound Lillian and after a few minutes, Lillian is free her naked body is now curled up in a cute little crescent roll. Angel puts the rope on his nightstand and decides that since it was ready at nine-thirty. Angel was feeling sleepy. Angel decided that putting his clothes back on wasn’t worth the effort. Seeing Lillian all curled up like a little cute crescent roll.”

“Okay and that is the last of the rope you’re free Lillian no longer bound. Would you all curl up like that? You look like a little crescent roll. It's too cute. Look at that it’s already nine-thirty-yawn now should I put my clothes back on-yawn? Nah to sleep and not worth the effort-Zzz”

“Looking so cute and peaceful her face buried in her paws and tails tucked closely with her body she simply looked ravishing scars and all in from Val’s fury Angel thought it made her even more beautiful because she got in a selfless act. So Angel curled up with Lillian, all six of his arms embracing her and holding her close, his legs gently intertwined with her breathing in her sweet scent of lavender, cotton, and sweet milk. Angel is lured into a deep peaceful sleep.”

“Now let’s let them sleep. It's getting late after all and we should let them sleep and let the cleaning staff do their thing because they were on their way. To clean Angel and Lillian’s chambers we should leave them to that because they had quite the work ahead of them. Given how their room was a mess of flower petals, dirty dishes in the sink, and clothes scattered about the room. They would have a lot of work ahead of them and they would be quite shocked because well the sleepy couple didn’t use a blanket. After all, the body heat shared between them was more than enough. So their naked bodies were very much exposed and would very much scare the living daylights out of the cleaning staff. Lillian and Angel would be quite surprised too because when they woke up they would find that their room was spotless.”

“Also Ozzie you have no idea what you signed up for because you’re right about one thing Asmodus. Lillian’s pregnancy would be anything but normal given how this will be a test for both her and Angel. Even though they might not realize it yet Lillian has another animal incests. It’s just not super obvious. I had time to think about the reason why she misses Angel with such a burning passion that burns as strongly and fiercely as hellfire and the pain as sharp and deadly as angelic steel.”

“Is that when their favorite person leaves their pets behind they miss them something fierce and are super happy when they get back Lillian is experiencing something similar to that with Angel so when he leaves for work tomorrow Lillian’s not going to take it well, in fact, it going to be a rough day for her very rough and our poor sweet sweet kitten won’t even know why she’s feeling like that talk about torture.”

“Now can we please talk about what Angel said earlier? I mean Millie might be pregnant with my stars. This is so cool and she knows she is but isn’t sure what to do she’s scared but I do hope she plans on keeping it because she and Lillian might give birth to them around the same time because their kids were conceived roughly around the same. If I had to guess Millie may be a little further along than Lillian or not who knows.”

“I’d say maybe one week along give or take a few days. If this is true however it would be awesome because Lillian could have someone she could relate to understand the pain of what Lillian is going through and vice-versa like bitching about how much the morning sickness sucks and exchanging weird cravings to try.”

“They might even birth them around the same time it would be wicked cool and Millie and Lillian could attend doctor's visits together and Angel could help comfort Moxxie. When he finds out about this Moxxie is going to lose his shit. He’s either going to panic or pass out because he stresses easily and he’ll need someone there to help ease his nerves and vice-versa. So that brings me to my point.”

“I know you’ve been waiting a long time for this. After all, if you have been keeping up with my stories then you know I promised you they would be coming soon. My next story will be A Web of Love: Girls Night In so please stay tuned. This story isn’t something you’ll want to miss. It’ll be full of hormonal queens, drama-wacky hijinks and so much more. I hope you stay tuned, you'll want to read this until then goodbye for now. I have so much work to do I’d hate to keep you waiting.”

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“Hello, bitches I’m back and better than ever now I know I promised you an adventure full of fun. After all this girl's day will be quite fun and help comfort Lillian. Call this a hunch I have this feeling she’ll be needing it. This will be a fun sleepover type of deal but first Millie may or may not be pregnant with Moxie's kid.”

“I have to know if it’s true or not. Since Angel and his friends are sleeping at the moment. Let's rewind a few hours beforehand around seven o’clock at night we’re now in the pride ring. Blizo just dropped Moxxie off at his apartment.”

Screech

“Thanks for taking me home Blizo hope you and Prince Stolas have fun tonight you deserve it”

“As Moxxie says that his voice is grim he can’t seem to look Blizo in the eye. He’s too worried that something might be seriously wrong with Millie; she has been off for the past week. Even though she knows she can tell him anything. When he tries to bring it up she clams up and tries to change the subject.”

“Moxie's eyes are full of worry because the love of his life might be sick and she won’t tell him what’s wrong. This was eating away at him oh sweet sweet Moxxie. There’s nothing wrong with Millie, quite the opposite, something might be growing inside her. Now Moxxie steps out of the van and Blizo drives away to meet Stolas.”

“Moxxie now goes inside their apartment mail in hand calling for Millie letting her know that he’s home. When Moxxie is greeted by silence this worries him”

Vroom

“Now what do we have here junk mail more junk mail wait this seems interesting very pretty envelope nice handwriting. Don’t see much cursive nowadays and it’s from Lillian to Millie.”

“This should cheer her up. She has been kind of moody lately so getting to see Lillian again might brighten her mood. It feels like forever since we last saw her. Well, this is a nice place to be home. Let's head inside.”

Click, Thump

“Moxxie lets himself in and sets the stack of mail on the kitchen table to deal with later with Lillian's letter in his hand.”

“Millie honey I’m home and you got mail a letter from Lillian a while since we last heard or spoke to her. Looks fancy I bet you want to see what’s inside.”

“Honey, you’re quiet tonight you must be in bed kind of early to turn in for the night. You seemed sleepy earlier, why else would you pass on having drinks to welcome Angel to the team.”

“Moxxie starts walking to their room when Moxxie hears a noise coming from the bathroom that sounds like Millie puking upon hearing this Moxxie rushes over because Millie was sick and she was hiding it from he wanted to know why she kept this from him and whether or not if she needed a doctor”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“Millie! My stars I’m coming off. Why didn’t she tell me she was sick? Why did she come to work today? It's a miracle she didn’t get herself killed.”

“She’s been like this all week. Why didn’t she stay home? She can be stubborn, sure it’s why I love her. She knows better than to pull stunts like this when she is not feeling well to stay home. She can afford to take a few sick days to rest and get better.”

“Moxxie rushes over to the bathroom, the source of the sound, and charges in the door to find Millie huddled over the toilet. As if her life depended on it, her tail wrapped so tightly around her stomach. It would likely leave a mark seeing this Moxxie rushes over to her.”

“His eyes were full of worry and his voice full of panic. He hated seeing his wife like this. It broke his heart and it was showing he wasn’t even trying to hide it. To comfort Millie and put her at ease because seeing her huddled over the toilet puking. Seeing how tightly she had her tail wrapped around her body he held her close”

“Millie for f*cks sake how long have you been like this and why just why didn’t you tell me you’ve been sick this past week or weeks if I’m being honest. Is that why you’ve been so off lately? I’ve been worried about you knowing you can tell me anything, even the hard stuff.”

“Why didn’t you think you could tell me this so I can help you what do you need a glass of water, crackers, a glass of ginger ale to help soothe your sour stomach want me to rub your back anything at I’ll get it for you right away you feel up to walking if not I can carry you to bed so you can sleep this off.”

“Millie weakly lifts her head from the toilet her only half open and she sees Moxxie through her slightly blurred vision she sees the worry in his eyes Millie hears the panic in his voice still confused as to why Moxxie is here she thought he and the other guys wouldn’t be back for hours yet and she manages to look him in the eye and squeak out”

“Mox what are you doing here I thought would wouldn’t be home until late”

“That’s not important what matters now is you. What's been going on with you this past week? You’ve been telling me you're fine when you're not. I’ve been trying to ignore it and wait for you to tell me on your terms. It’s seeing you like this.”

“I can’t just sit by idly anymore I need to know what’s wrong with you and now you better give it to be straight no more lies and telling me you’re fine when you aren’t so please, please, please just tell me what’s wrong you know you can tell me anything”

“That’s when Millie just broke down in tears and confused all the fear and anxiety she was feeling about this and she couldn't stand seeing Moxxie let this and having him hold her close feeling his warm embrace she felt safe like she could tell him anything”

“Oh, Mox I’m not sure how to say this so I’m just going to say this but Mox I’m pregnant. I’m just not sure what to do. I want to keep it but we can barely take care of ourselves, much less another person who will rely so much on us.”

“We can’t afford for me to take my mind off work and I love my job. If we have a little one around I might have to find another job. You know how dangerous our line of work is, even the slightest mistake can get you killed.”

“How can I focus on my job when my mind is on the fact that we have a little one. I mean we’re talking mouths of me taking it easy just waiting for the baby to come and maybe even longer once it comes.”

“Then you’ll have to stay and help spend time with them, it's going to be so costly. I’m not sure what’s going to happen.”
“I get you must hate me for waiting to tell you for so long but I was scared of how you would react. We've barely been married over a year and this is completely unexpected.”

“Easy as sudden as this we’ll find a way to make this work I promise. I’m so happy for us. Hey this must be scary for you but you’re not alone. You have me. I'll be by your side every step of the way I promise-kiss. We’ll be fine, business has been better than ever and Lillian drummed up a ton of clients for us.”

“Also, you’ll have Lillian too. It'll be nice for you to talk to her about this stuff. We can even schedule your visits with Lillian and Angel. I bet that would be cool for you two to go through this journey together. This also makes so much sense the moodiness, the nausea, and the tiredness and why you passed up on drinks”

“It might also give us a chance to get to know them better. Now come on let's get you off this cold tile and we can cuddle on the couch and watch a movie. How’s that sound now also you got a letter from Lillian looks fancy and I’m curious to see what’s inside.”

“That sounds lovely Mox-blush-and I want to see this letter as well”

“Well then let's get going. Can you stand up or do you need me to help you up?”

“Thanks but the worst of it has passed I can walk”

“Okay then let’s get going then”

M+M made their way to the living room and Moxxie made sure Millie was comfortable. He propped her head up on pillows and put her under a blanket and a glass of ginger ale on the table for her to drink to help soothe her stomach. Once Millie was all settled Moxxie was on the opposite side of the couch. Moxxie propped her legs on top of his lap, took her shoes off, and started rubbing her little hooves.”

“Then with his spare hand, he opens the letter with Millie’s permission. We’ll get to what the letter said later but when Moxxie opened the card a check dropped out. It was marked with the Geotia family crest on it for one hundred thousand dollars.”

“Seeing this amount Moxxie's jaw dropped he couldn’t believe it was real. He never saw so many zeros in his life the check was made out to them from Prince Stolas personally.”

“Moxxie just couldn't believe it had to be some kind of joke. Why would the prince give them such a big amount of money? But this looked super official, and the prince seemed nice enough. He did give Blizo that crystal, and they could now access the human world legally.”

“Even when they didn’t spend much time together with the prince other than a select few occasions, Stolas hired them to be his bodyguards. Blizo seemed to be seeing a lot more of the Prince lately. I guess they thought since Blizo held a special place in the prince's heart. They didn’t expect anything from him since he never showed much interest in them, only all the ways he could f*ck Blizo.”

Pluck, Pluck

“Rub-rub-rub-How’s that feeling now let's see what’s in that letter, shall we? It has me quite intrigued. I mean we haven't heard from or seen Lillian since we found out Angel’s soul was bound to Valentino. I hope he gets free from him-rub-rub-rub”

“Please keep doing that. It feels so good my hooves have been killing me all day. Now open up that letter you’ve got pretty curious as to what its contents might hold.”

“Of course, darling, let's open this up shall we.”

Rip

“Oh! My Satan! This can’t be real, it just can't be dreaming because this can’t be it's just too good to be true because if it is then this could've come at a more perfect time.”

“This is a miracle and so many zeros I haven’t seen in my life. There are so many zeros that can’t be real, it just can’t. I feel faint I think I might pass out is the room spinning or is it just me”

“Mox what's wrong what’s in your hands you’re starting to scare me is it bad please tell me-drip-drip-drip”

“Millie's voice is full of fear and her eyes start well with tears now streaming down her face because of hormones Moxxie was starting to scare her seeing this Moxxie tries to get the words out. Rubbing his eyes and taking a double take to make sure he was seeing this right.”

“I mean this was completely unexpected but just the miracle they needed with a little one on the way. The back of the check felt bumpy like something was written on the back of it and turned the check over to find a note and then started reading what the prince had to say”

“Rub-Rub-It’s-it’s a-a check-for-for-a hundred thousand made out- to us fro-fro-from Prince Stolas himself. This is just the miracle we needed. If it cashes and the money’s real.”

“Then we’ll be set for a good while. I mean with this money we can do so much with it. We'll be more than able to provide for us and that cute little one on the way. We can give them a very good life and you can take off work. When It becomes too much”

“So so so much more it’s-it’s just I can’t amazing we have to tell our friends and Blizo has to know I mean you’ll be gone for a while and don’t worry I’m sure we’ll be fine without you for a while Angel is a pretty formidable fighter he’s proven himself a very valuable asset of the team.”

“So don’t worry about us and you’re a total badass. I mean if you took on the mafia just to save me from marrying the sleazeball Chaz against my will. You’re the best thing to come into my life.”

“Our kid will be amazing because he or she will be ours. Don’t worry being parents doesn't make you weak or any less of a fighter. I believe it’s quite the opposite it makes you stronger because it gives you something to fight for now does anyone else know and why did it take so long for you to tell me”

“I believe it’s quite the opposite it makes you stronger because it gives you something to fight for now does anyone else know and why did it take so long for you to tell me”

“Wait, are you sure you’re reading that right? I mean wh-why would th–th-the prince of hell give us such a gorgeous amount he never should have been interested in before he made that clear? Now to answer your questions, you're the first person I’ve told.”

“I was planning on telling everyone today but then Angel told everyone about him and Lillian. I just didn’t want to take the spotlight off of him. He just looked so happy I couldn’t take that away from him. Given all that he went through he deserved a day where all the attention was on him”

“Well I’m honored and I think there might be something on the back that feels weird and kind of bumpy in texture.”

“Moxxie looks like there's a note attached to the back with some writing that might want to give it a read.”

Flip

“You’re right, Let's give it a read shall we”

Dear Moxxie and Millie,

I get this amount of money may seem unreal too good to be true but I assure you it’s very much real. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and thanks to lots of good people. I’ve realized that I haven’t been the best prince because I haven’t exactly made life better for my subjects or treated them like equals but I’m trying to be better.”

You two especially given how you saved my life on multiple occasions, one it didn’t even find out about until recently. Then what do I do to show my thanks and do nothing? So I’m going to start with you guys, given how you saved me from nearly being killed by Striker not once but twice. Then rushed me to the hospital to get the proper treatment.

Let this be my way of saying thanks for how you risked your lives to save mine. Also, I can personally escort you to cash it so you don’t get any weird looks if you wish. Also included an extra I mean Blizo shouldn’t be the only one to get rewarded and since you’re important to him you’re to me. I did give him that crystal and it didn’t feel right if I didn't give you something as well so take this as a token of my thanks.

From Stolas,

P.S. I get this doesn’t make up for all that I did and I’m not trying to buy your friendship quite the opposite. I just hope we can put the past behind us and hopefully become friends.

“Hey, Millie you remember the time we saved Stolas from almost being killed by Striker”

“Of course, Mox why do ask you seem nervous and on the edge what did the note say was it bad please tell me”

“He just gave us this check as a way of saying thank you for doing just that”

Thump

“Just then shortly after reading the note and finding out the money was real it dawned on him that they just came in on a shit ton of money. The realization hit Moxxie like a semi coming at him with full force.”

“It was way too much for Moxxie to handle so dealing with it was the only way he knew how he fainted right there on the couch. Millie seemed to be taking this news very well.”

“Millie was still conscious. Seeing Moxxie pass out on the couch was pretty funny and cute at the same. His head was dangling over the arm of the couch. The check and the rest of the letter were still on his lap.”

Curious about what Lillian had to say Millie got up from her spot on the couch and grabbed the letter and the check-off of Moxxie. Now as much as Millie wanted to read Lillian's letter she had to lock that check her their hidden wall safe and with the check safely locked away she took her place back on the couch and began to read Lillian’s letter”

“Oh, Moxxie you’re even cuter when you sleep-kiss it’s a miracle you were able to handle it for this long so it’ll be taking that and that. Now as much as I want to hear what Lillian has been up to this past week. First things first we have to get this check into the wall safe then we can hear what you’ve been up to.”

Click, Turn, Turn, Slam

“Their all safe and sound and nice and cozy now what does Lillian have to say”

“Zzz”

Hey, Millie

Since it’s been ages I miss you so much. How I won’t be seeing you for god knows how long. I want to celebrate my kits with my best bitches. So I’m throwing a little girl's night in. You’re invited along with a few other of my closest friends so hope to see you there.

It’ll be tons of fun so wear your comfiest pajamas and bring your fluffiest pillow and stuffed animals. We’ll have lots of tasty snacks, bags of chips, popcorn, and so much more like enough ice cream and other sweets to give us sugar highs for a year maybe. There’ll be drinks as well both with and without alcohol since I can’t have any but don’t want anyone else to miss out because I can’t have any.

There will also be tea so we can talk over tea and spill the tea. You know the latest gossip. Share secrets over a flashlight and tell fun stories, maybe even scary ones. I’m sure you have lots of fun work stories to share. This will be like one big sleepover. I hope you can come.”

I put a lot of work into this so I hope I can come. I'd love to see you there and introduce you to my other friends. They'll just love you. I know it. It’ll be lots of fun I promise. If you choose to come it starts around seven P.M. in the lust ring but feels free to come earlier.

I can open up a portal for you thanks to my special connections and have you to where I’m currently staying. Also, this event is strictly GIRLS ONLY! So please tell Blizo I’ll know if he shows up and tries to blend in I’ll be able to sniff him out so no amount of costumes will be able to hide him from me so tell me time to think twice before deciding to crash this party.

Your favorite bitch, Lillian

“Oh, Lillian this sounds awesome, count me in and I can tell her the good news and arrive a little early to tell Lillian before the others show I can’t wait to meet these new friends of yours. It sounds like Lillian has quite the fun party planned and I can’t wait to see her again it’ll be nice to chat and up with h-Zzz”

“Then with that Millie fell asleep before she could utter another word. Now let's leave those two to sleep. Now let's see what Lillian is up to because we fast forward a few hours and it’s now ten o'clock at night.”

“Lillian is stirring from slumber feeling the need to puke and makes a beeline for the bathroom and puts on Angel's robe for his comforting scent and decency after all she wasn’t wearing any clothes. That’s when Lillian popped the lid of the toilet and that’s when Lillian started puking her guts out”

Slip, Slip, Pop

“Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Not again well it looks like another late night I guess I should try to catch some sleep while I still can.”

“Lillian tried to stand up but when she did try Lillian could only manage a few shaky inches before feeling sick again. Then clings even tighter to that toilet Lillian starts puking again. After that, Lillian didn’t have the energy or the will to try again. Lillian realized that she wouldn’t be going anywhere even if she had the energy to drag herself to bed.”

“Lillian’s stomach was so twisted and knotted it was too much to bear. Now the worst part, even worse than throwing up, was the nausea. So since Lillian couldn’t sleep. Being in so much pain she just closed the toilet lid which had a nice fuzzy lid. Lillian closed her eyes it helped ease Lillian’s pain slightly not by much though but it was better than nothing”

“ Easy, easy does it just have to stand up slowly and make your way to bed-Muf-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk. Nope, I’m not going anywhere. I live here now and don’t feel like trying to stand up again. The bed is too far and I don’t have the energy to try again.”

“Also my stomach hurts too much so even if I wanted to move it hurt too much and I'm sure sleep won’t come for hours if ever. I just don’t get it I’m not even close to my ten-week mark I shouldn’t be puking this much-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-Bleugk-why is this happening”

“ Okay I believe the worst of it has passed for now but I don’t think to sleep with come for a while so just close the toilet lid rest my head on the fuzzy lid close my eyes and try not to think about how bad my stomach hurts”

Slam

“This feels slightly better not as painful-grr”

“That’s when a sharp bolt of pain struck Lillian in the stomach like a bolt of lightning, quick and sharp. It caused Lillian so much pain that she let out a low growl and her remaining tails wrapped tightly around her stomach to help ease the pain by putting pressure on it.”

“It helped slightly but needless to say Lillian was in far too much pain to speak in words for now. So only animal noises like growls and purrs to name a few.”

“Now all this noise reaches all the pet's playroom. This causes Nug’s and Precious who were cuddling fast asleep. Their tails intertwined like a licorice rope. That's when their ears perk up and they wake from slumber. Precious brothers are still fast asleep not hearing this.”

“Upon hearing these noises Nugs knew it was Lillian. Also, she most likely needed his company. Like the last time because he knew exactly how to make Lillian feel better; he just had to be there for her. Just as Nug’s is about to get up and go to her Precious still half asleep says”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh-Blue Ugk-Ugk”

“Oh sounds like Lillian is awake and sick with what did she do it again oh yeah morning sickness. That makes no sense, it's dark outside but I better go check on her. I was there for her the last time but I haven’t been here for as much today.”

“Given how as much fun today has been I got to play with all sorts of toys and enjoy all sorts of yummy treats but now Lillian needs me to be there for her maybe I can make her feel better by talking about my day and how fun’s it’s been she loves it when I do that. Well better getting going right away”

“Nuggy’s where are you going and what’s all that noises where’s it coming from it woke me up. Please don’t go or at least take me with you if you’re going on an adventure let me come please, pretty please Nuggy’s wuggies”

“Oh Precious I did realize you were awake you can just go back to sleep you don’t have to come with me you must be sleepy after being so rudely woken it’s just Lillian I’m just going to check on her no need for you come with me.”

“You’re going to see Lillian can I please come with you I’m sure she’d love to see me and I’m already wide awake so I won’t be able to go back to sleep anytime soon so please let me come with you I’d love to chat with her it’s nice to have someone who can understand us around”

“Look Precious I'm not sure that’s the best idea Lillian might not want many visitors or be in a chatting mood.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh-Bl Ugk-Ugk-cough-cough-hack”

“Wait, that's Lillian. She sounds awful. You can’t go to see her alone. Please let me come, she could use more friends to comfort her. She sounds sick and the more the merrier right.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh-Bl Ugk-Ugk-cough-cough-hack”

“Oh Lillian I’m coming, Precious, you can come only because I don’t want to keep Lillian waiting for any longer than necessary. First, some ground rules before we go to see her. Rule one Lillian will most likely not be feeling good so she’ll most likely not want to talk.”

“We just have to be there for her and tell her about our days and all the fun we had to help distract her from all the pain she is feeling. Now she may growl at you. You can’t get offended by it because she is not doing it to you. She is doing it because she’s in a lot of pain and sometimes it slips out. It's her way of coping. Also sometimes she’ll just need us to be quiet and just be there for her and give her cuddles think you can handle that my precious little gem-lick-nuzzle”

“Yes I can handle that now let's go already she needs us”

“Then with that Nug’s and Precious exit the playroom through the doggy doors and head to Lillian and Angel’s room. Listening for Lillian to try and find her and her chambers. Where she might be talking as they go because Precious had lots of questions. Nugs were there to answer every single one with ease”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh-Blue Ugk-Ugk”

“Nugs I hear Lillian more over this way. What causes her to feel like that anyway she sounds sick. Does she need to be taken to the vet? I bet the vet could make her feel all better.”

“I remember the time I had an upset tummy and they had to give me these yucky white lumps that made me all better is that what she needs”

“Close but not quite precious but you’re close but Lillian called it morning sickness”

“Morning sickness that doesn’t make any sense it’s night so why would it be happening now”

“Thank you, glad someone else gets it. I don’t completely understand it myself but Lillian told me that the kittens are causing her to be sick. I don’t understand it.”

“I know I just have to be there for her like the last time. I wasn’t there much for her today. I did have a blast today. I love playing games with you and your brothers. I just lost track of time and now she needs us.”

“Nugs, why do you call Lillian by her name isn’t it like your mommy? I don't get it.”

“Well, I kind of don’t like her all that much. She takes up much of my daddy's attention. However, she is giving me brothers and sisters to play with and make friends with. So I guess she isn’t all that bad. Also, I feel this need to protect her and be there for her.”

“I just don’t know why she makes me feel like this. She thinks it’s because I can sense she has little ones growing inside of her and it’s hard to hate someone you haven’t met yet. Also please don’t hear her say this but she is kind of growing on me.”

“Also whenever my daddy’s with her he’s happy so I guess if she makes him happy then that’s what matters. He used to smell so sad all the time and something else I just couldn’t place then Lillian came along and he changed. I’m just not sure if I’m ready to call her that.”

“Hey I get it when my papa started seeing more and more of my daddy, my brothers and I got a lot less love from him but he always makes time for us so I’m sure your daddy does the same. Now I believe I hear something this way”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh-Blue Ugk-Ugk”

“Yes, I hear it too this way is also starting to look and smell familiar now it should be down this way”

“Nugs and Precious are now outside of Lillian and Angel’s room only to find the door is closed.”

“Nug’s what are we going to do now the door is closed how are we going to get inside.”

“I can get us inside just watch this it’s a little trick Lillian taught me”

“Nugs wanting to impress Precious with a mighty leap jumps up onto the door handle and grips it with his teeth and with a click the door opens. Precious is super impressed by this then Nugs drops to the floor and they walk inside the room. Lillian is now louder than ever and then they make their way to the bathroom.”

Click, Thomp

“After you Precious ladies first”

“Nugs you’re such a gentle pig and you have to show me how you did that because being able to open doors is cool and useful”

“Sure thing but later we’re getting close because Lillian is close because the noises are getting louder”

“Grrr”

“Yes I hear it too and you weren’t kidding about the growling if you didn’t tell me I would be super offended right now.”

“My pleasure and it looks like we’re here and the door’s open so talk about luck for us. Now let's head inside and be warned that this might not be a pretty sight now let’s go inside Lillian’s waiting.”

“Now inside the bathroom, they find Lillian’s head buried in her arms resting on the fuzzy warmth of the toilet seat, eyes closed but unable to find sleep because it won’t come and tails wrapped tightly around her stomach. Seeing this, Precious starts to leave thinking Lillian is fast asleep but Nugs stops her because he knows Lillian is faking it. After all, her ears were perked up and she was listening to what they were saying.”

“Nugs let’s go she is sleeping you have nothing to worry about Lillian’s fine. She’s sleeping peacefully so our presence here isn’t needed. We might wake Lillian up so let's go before she hears us and is woken up”

“She is not sleeping, she is pretending to be, it's not super obvious at first. Just look at her ears, they're all perked up. Listening to what we’re saying right now.”

“If she was sleeping her ears would be flat and she would be purring. So now she just closed her eyes because of all the pain she was in. That's just a way to help her cope and ease the pain.”

“Oh! I see it now that I got a second glance and it’s not super noticeable at first thanks to the tip we almost left her.”

“Seeing Lillian in pain like this Nugs couldn’t stand seeing her like that and his hate for her softened. Melted away like ice chocolate cream in the hot blazing summer sun because this time seemed different than the last. She seemed to be in even more pain just by looking at her tails around her stomach. Something she only did when she was in a lot of pain. It looked like Lillian had been there for a while. Normally she would have at least tried to get up and drag herself to bed then they would cuddle with Angel. Nugs figured out that maybe Lillian was in too much pain to move”

“Hey, momma you must be in a lot of pain right now. Anything I can do for you I even brought a friend who wanted to make sure you’re okay as well. Now have you tried to get back to bed, I mean you should try to sleep.”

“Even though you’re clearly in a lot of pain right now. You’re doing that thing with your tails again you told me about. That only happens when you’re in extreme pain. Now a shake or nod of your head will do but if you feel like talking feel free to do so.”

“Lillian slowly and half heartily opens her eyes now clouded with sleep. Lillian’s voice is drowsy and full of sleep and weakly looks down to see Nugs and Precious by her side. Lillian not having much strength musters meekly and starts to speak in a low mousey whisper”

“Nugs, Precious, when did you get here?”

“Not important now, let's be straight to the point. Can you walk because we have to get you to bed because you can’t stay here?”

“No already tried that too weak and bed so far away”

“Okay, So the bed too far away has to be somewhere where you can sleep but also not too far away. So you can crawl to it. It may be a tad humiliating for you but since you can’t walk. That's the next best option and it takes far less energy than walking. Now I believe I found your temporary bed for the night.”

“Nug’s eyeing the bathtub was only a few inches from the toilet. It was low, close it may not have been the most comfortable choice but it would work. Nugs nudges Lillian and helps her to the tub where she curls up and tries to sleep. Given how tired she was she felt like she could sleep anywhere but still sleep wouldn’t come. It might have been because the tub was cold and hard and she wished she had a pillow, maybe even a blanket.”

“Okay Lillian you see that bathtub right there think you can make it”

“Yes”

“Let’s go then-nudge-nudge-easy now almost there just a few more steps and we have arrived”

Thump!

“Not the most ideal spot it works you comfortable you went down pretty hard feeling sleepy yet”

“Cold so ccc-cold”

“That’s when Precious walks into the bathroom with a blanket and pillow in her mouth. That's when Lillian musters up the last of her strength and grabs them both.”

“Puft- Here you two looked like you wanted to talk alone so I grabbed a few things.”

“Talk about good timing Precious here Lillian this should warm you up”

Grab, Grab

“Lillian puts the pillow under her head, lies down, and puts the blanket over her body. Feeling the warm soft plush of the blanket wash over Lillian. She falls asleep her tail limp no longer clingy so tightly to her stomach no hanging limp over the sides of the tub”

“Thanks, Precious that nice of you-Zzz”

“She’s sleeping, that's good now. My momma looks so nice while she sleeps. Precious, do you want to join her? I'm feeling sleepy. I don’t want to leave her alone so you up for a cuddle session”

“Nugs helps Precious into the tub so she can cuddle with Lillian then Nugs joins her and he cuddles in close with his two special girls and they fall asleep, tail intertwined, dreaming sweet dreams.”

“Always now please help me up”

Nudge, Leap, Leap

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Now let's let them sleep. They need their rest, especially Lillian because it’s now five o’clock a.m. and Lillian has been up for seven hours straight so she needs her rest. Now around this time, Angel is awake for his first day as an I.M.P employee. Now we won’t be focusing on him much today is all Lillian. So we won’t be listening in but I’ll give you a basic run-through of what happens.”

“Angel wakes up, gets dressed, then heads to the bathroom to get ready for the day, brush his teeth, and stuff like that when he finds Lillian fast asleep in the bathtub with Precious and Nugs sleeping by her sides. Angel thinks this is weird but thinks nothing of it; he kisses Lillian on the forehead. Then portals away to go to work. That's pretty boring.”

“Now let's get to the good stuff. It's now noon and Lillian is finally awake, unaware that Angel has left. Calls it a feeling but when she finds that Angel’s gone I don’t think she’ll take to it well given how badly her animal insects make him miss him let's see what she's up to”

“Yawn-rub-rub-What time is it whatever Angel where are you still sleeping lazy bones I can’t believe I’m up before you are did last night leave you extra sleepy? My stars you’re not sick are you please don’t be sick.No that’s silly.”

“He’s fine, he's just hiding from me, wanting me to earn those good morning kisses. Well, I’ll find you. Then I’ll give you the best kisses of your afterlife and leave you wanting more. You still want even after last night I’ll leave you walking weirdly for a week”

“That’s when Lillian is now in their bedroom and finds the bed all made. That’s when it hit Lillian hard Lillian just remembered. Today was the day Angel started working. Her heart felt like it had just been shattered into a million small pieces. Then those pieces were ground into dust then blown away in the wind.”

“Lillian is a mix of anger but mostly sadness with a touch of pregnancy hormones that Lillian buries herself deep in a nest of sheets, blankets, and pillows. Once under with a swish of her hands a bottle of non-boozy bezel juice shows up in them then starts chugging it between sobs because she wanted to drown her sorrows in something but didn’t want to harm her kittens. In between sobs, Lillian lets some words slip out”

Poof

“Gulp-gulp-waar-gulp-waar-waar-waar-gulp-gulp-gulp-gulp.Why just why did he have to leave me he didn't even bother to say goodbye or leave a note the worst part is he won’t be back for hours that a lifetime forever he just as well not be coming back at all.”

“Why did he just leave me-waaa-gulp-gulp-I mean I little warning would’ve been nice by now he just left with little to no warning that, that JERK!”

“Lillian throws the now empty bottle of bezel juice against the wall causing it to shatter sending glass flying all over the floor and damn. Lillian downed that bottle quickly like she barely had it for five minutes and it’s all gone. Lillian summons another bottle in her hands and then starts chugging that bottle as well and crying some more.”

Smash, Poof

“Gulp-gulp-gulp-waaa-waaa-waaa-Just why did he have to go I want him.Gulp-waaa-here I ne-nee-need-waaa-waaa-waaa-gulp-here. I miss him so much it hurts it killing me. Like some stabbed my heart with angelic steel and left me wounded with a hole in my heart that’ll never heal.”

“Gulp-gulp-He left me just when I needed him most. You'd think hearing that bottle smash would help me but-gulp-gulp-but no.”

“I’ll I can think about is mu-mu-much I-I-I-waaa-waaa-waaa-miss him why can’t he come home now I miss everything about him his sweet scent his voice as soothing as a bowl of velvety chocolate ice cream you know that sounds so good right now”

Poof, Pour

“Lillian summons a carton of chocolate ice cream and pours bezel juice onto the ice cream and starts eating it straight out of the carton”

“Swallow’s the good stuff. I just don't get it. What did I do wrong? I mean, why would going to work be more fun than me-swallow-swallow-swallow? Why did he ch-cho-waaa-waaa-waaa-me.”

“I just want to hold him close I want him here I want him to hold me close tell me-gulp-gulp-I’m his everything his kitten but no he left and I bet he couldn’t care less-drip-drip-drip”

“Stupid bottle I want more be-be juice give me more you are the only thing that makes me feel anything you know what you’re just like Angel never there for me when I need it most so take that.”

Smash

“That’s right you stupid bottle shattered just like my heart-waaa-waaa-now let’s get another bottle maybe it can fill the hole where my heart used to be”

Poof

“Gulp-gulp-gulp-gulp-That’s the stuff so glad I can do that I don’t even have to leave bed. There is no point in getting up Angel-gulp-gulp made his choice and I made mine so-gulp-gulp-f*ck him. No need for him or his fluffy tits. Even if they’re super soft and they make me feel safe.”

“No I don’t need him and anyway all men suck. Drip-drip-Empty again I swear this was full when I summoned it oh well take that Angel I don’t need you these kittens don’t need to know their father because he is a piece of shit not worthy of knowing you that, that motherf*cker!”

Smash

“Who am I kidding? I want you-waaa-waaa-waaa-here I need you here I can’t do this alone. I’m sorry, please come back to me, you're my guardian Angel. I can’t do this without you. I just don’t want to be without. You please come back to me and I'll do anything.”

“I can’t raise these kittens alone, they need you and you’ll be a great dad but why aren’t you here you’re my everything. Also, my stomach hurts and I feel pukey.”

“Look kitten as much I feel bad that you’re hurting and it could just be morning sickness or it could be that fact that you drank three bottles of the non-boozy bezel juice and ate a whole carton of ice cream in one sitting because that was me meant to share with 2-4 other people and enjoyed over a few days. Her kittens and the fact that she was missing Angel some fierce gave her a monstrous appetite.”

“I need you to rub my back and groom me, make me feel special, hold me close. Let me bury my face in your tits to help me forget my worries. I need you here. So why just why aren’t you with me I’m not enough is that-waaa-waaa-waaa-must be it.”

“You don’t want a hormonal queen who is a big ugly mess. Who’s slowly losing her good looks and doesn’t look as hot as I used to. I mean who can blame him, I mean just look at me.”

“I’m pudgy, my face is all oily and gross. These bags under my eyes are huge. You could carry the shopping in with them Also my fur is all matted and patch no longer silky smooth. I’m just wearing his robe. It brings me comfort to smell his scent.”

“He may be the biggest jerk leaving me in my darkest hour but he’s mine and I miss him so so so much it hurts. It’s no wonder he left me. It's not like I’ve been trying very hard to look nice these past few days. I mean sweats and tee shirts aren't the most attractive look.”

“It’s just that all my other clothes are either too tight, revealing, or just plain wrong. It doesn’t help that I’m already feeling very self-conscious and I’m not even showing. I mean I’m chunkier than extra chunky peanut butter you know what that sounds good right now maybe with a nice crunchy juicy pickle to dip it in that sounds so good no right now.”

“Angel’s gone and I’ll most likely never see him again. It doesn’t help that my kittens hate me. I mean why else would they keep me puking every night like clockwork and it sucks. Last night was the worst. Now if he doesn’t want me then fine I’ll just eat my feelings.”

“Ozzie got me enough chocolate that I can eat until I pass out in a sugar coma. If the tears don’t do that first-waaa-waaa-waaa.Now what sounds good wait this cartoon was full of chocolate honey goodness where did it go whatever I know what I want”

Poof

“Then with that, Lillian conjures up some more bezel juice, ice, and chocolate rats. Then starts eating the rats, cleaning off the skeletons, and washing them down with bezel juice. Lillian pours some more on her ice cream and uses her hand to warm it up. Then let it get all soft and melty and open her mouth to swallow the carton whole.”

Poof, Poof, Poof

“Crunch-Crunch-Crunch-Yes that's the good stuff I need-waaa-comfort I need something to comfort me. The one person in my life who was my everything could care less-waaa-waaa-waaa. Why just why did he leave? I not enough did I do enough.”

Rub, Rub, Rub, Pour

“Yes, come to my sweet, sweet, chocolate honey goodness. Come into my mouth let me taste you make me feel any joy cause sweets. It’s the only thing that makes me feel any joy.”

“That’s the only thing filling the hole where Angel ripped it out and smashed it like it was nothing and then ate those pieces on top of my heartbreak Sunday. Muf-yes that’s the stuff that makes me happy fill the empty void where my soul used to be-muf-muf-swallow”

“Why even my sweet ice cream has left me no one is there for me so you know what fine left me left me down like everything else in my life just add this to the flaming dumpster fire that’s my life. Well, you know what I WON’T STAND FOR IT!”

Splat, Squish

“With that, Lillian threw the empty ice cream at the wall and it slowly slid down the wall leaving a streak of chocolate that now stained the wall.

“Gulp-gulp-gulp-gulp-Oh my sweet sweet bezel juice-kiss-at least you’ll never leave me to suffer-gulp-gulp-alone. Also, no one cares about me. I mean some friends I have. If they leave me to suffer like this alone-gulp-gulp-well guess what I DON’T NEED YOU GUYS ARE JERKS ANYWAY!”

Smash

“Lillian downs the remaining bezel juice and smashes the bottle to summon yet another bottle of Bezel juice little does Lillian know that Ozzie only got her five bottles of the non-boozy bezel juice so when she tries to summon another she’ll be very very very disappointed in the results.”

Poof

“Gulp-gulp-gulp-You want my friends and Angel may be jerks at times it’s just because they care and if I’m being completely honest-gulp-gulp-I’m just feeling alone. I lost track of how many times I said this but I miss my slutty little spider so much.”

“Waaa-waaa-I want him to cuddle, hold me close, make me feel safe, and comfort me. Let his fur wash over me and forget about all my problems and my worries. Having him holding me in his arms and feeling his warm embrace made me forget all my worries. It would just be him and me, nothing else mattered. Now I’ll never feel that ever again way again-waaa-waaa-waar-gulp-gulp-gulp”

Smash

“Sniff-Time for round six mama needs her be-be juice right now. I just don’t understand if there has to be a hole in the bottle. How does it disappear so fast? I need it.”

Poof

“Lillian tries to summon another bottle of bezel juice but comes out empty because Lillian drank it all. Thank goodness because Lillian needs to be cut off. She had way too much. Of course, Lillian didn’t see it like that because she was hurting too much to think straight.”

“Also given how Lillian ate and drank twice her weight, maybe even a little more in ice cream and bezel juice. All the sugar is going to give her a wicked stomach ache. That combined with morning sickness is not the best combo. Lillian would so be feeling it once her hormonal fit she so would puke she would need good friends by her side to help her through this trying time”

“Wait, where's my bezel juice? You had one job I summoned you to drink so why is my hand empty and I’m not drinking the sweet sweet nectar of queen bee.”

“Why just why does this have to happen to me? I have ice cream to help ease my pain of losing my Angel sweet sweet chocolate eases my suffering.”

“Lillian tries to summon another thing of ice cream but the same thing happens because you can’t summon what isn’t there. Holy shit now that I got a better look at those ice cream containers. They weren’t cartons, they were those party-sized one-gallon tubs.”

“Lillian licked and ate every last drop. Luckily there were only two tubs but she ate both. Lillian is going to have tummy trouble later because no one can handle that much sugar. Even if she’s eating for three or more. Lillian’s going to become wicked sick. I'm getting lots of vomiting for sure.”

Poor sweet kitten Lillian misses Angel so much I just wish she would talk to Angel about this stuff. It would strengthen their bond and it would make Lillian feel tons better to get it off her chest. To let Angel know just how bad her nausea was and how bad she missed him when he left.”

“Lillian, not having any ice cream, slowly starts to lose her patience because all Lillian wanted to eat her sweets and wallow in her self-pity. Then I started eating sweets but that wasn’t happening.”

“Oh come on! Out of ice cream too this just can’t be happening. How am I wallowing if I can’t even eat my favorite treats? This is so unfair. Ozzie said he had everything fully stocked so why can't I summon anything I want? Wait there just has to be some chocolate rats left but if not I’m going ape shit on this place”

“Lillian tries to summon one more time to summon some tasty chocolate-covered rats but the results are the same as last time. Lillian, not able to eat any more sweets, finally had to deal with her feelings. About damn time chocolate could only do so much.Lillian not sure what to do with herself just breaks down and curls up into a ball of tears slowly trickling down her face and dripping onto the bed and staining it with her tears.”

“You have to be fuc*ing me right now no ice cream, no rats, no bezel juice and no Angel-drip-this is the worst day ever. Drip-drip-drip-has this bed always felt-drip-drip-this big and cold.”

“I mean it just feels so empty like it’s missing someone it’s just not the same without him here. Drip-I just don’t get it why am I missing him so much it makes no sense. Why am I feeling like this? It makes no sense and it scares me.”

“I have no idea what’s wrong with me ever since I got pregnant. I miss him whenever he goes out without me. Then when he comes home it’s the highlight of the day.”

“Have I become clingy and codependent? Have I become that girlfriend who’s nothing without a boy by her side? Drip-drip-drip-that can’t be who I’ve become is it.”

“Drip-drip-drip-I have a life outside of him and my friends. I mean look at mean mooning over a boy. Even if he’s the sweetest, kindest, buffest guy ever with the biggest heart to make his even fluffer tits. I wonder if anyone's home and I feel oddly calm and at peace now. I love to talk to someone and catch up with Fizz and Ozzie that’ll be nice”

“Now Lillian is finally at peace and in a calm, sensible mood willing to talk. Now given Lillian's hissy fit she had earlier pun intended. It scared the staff shitless that they were scared to go into that part of the hallway. They were so scared they went to extreme measures to avoid it.”

“Lillian scared them so much that all the staff was just outside the bedroom shaking and full of fear. Fizz and Ozzie saw how scared the staff was and heard Lillian from down the hall. I mean it’s not like she was trying to be quiet about it when she was having her hormonal fit. Hearing how bad Lillian's mental state was.”

“They quickly realized they would need back up so Ozzie made a call to his older sister Belzebub because Lillian needed so much girl power to help her out of this fit. Ozzie felt bad Lillian was suffering so much being away from the people you love is hard.”

“He should know especially for the first time. From the sounds of things, Lillian was taking Angel leaving hard. Fizz wasn’t kidding when she said Lillian missed Angel with a vengeance. After Ozzie filled Bee in on what was happening with Lillian she was more than happy to help. As it turns out Lillian and Bee’s have a history. Lillian went to all of Bee’s hound parties so they started as party friends.”

“Then the more parties Lillian attends, Bee realizes besides being a total beast and overall party animal able to drink as much as the queen bee herself. She realized that Lillian was also as sweet as nectar and had a heart as pure as the queen bee’s strongest bezel juice. She was also how she met the other sins as well.”

“Once Been received Ozzie's call she called Lillian’s other friends. Livi and Bel because Bee knows Lillian would need their help Bel could use her healing powers to help find the root of the problem and Livi could bring over her latest fashions enough to make anyone envious. Now everyone is just outside Lillian’s door. Fizz opens the door slightly peeking his head through the opening because he was scared to see how Lillian would to visitors says”

“Hey, Lillian how are you feeling can we come in we come in peace and we’re for you so what’s wrong if you mind me asking”

“He-he Fizz I heard you and Ozzie coming from down the hall with a few others It’s a bit of a mess right now so don’t come in just yet have to clean a few things first-blush”

“Lillian is no longer hiding under her nest of blankets but still in bed with blankets now covering just her lap. Lillian is now fully dressed in a tee shirt and her nicest pair of sweatpants. Lillian looked at the state of the room with fresh non-teary eyes.”

“It was a mess. Glass shards were scattered all across the floor and the wall had an abstract work of art made of chocolate ice cream. Lillian couldn’t let them in when her room was such a mess. With a snap of her fingers, all remnants of what happened earlier just vanished as if nothing happened.”

“The bottles of bezel juice popped back into the wine cool full of honey goodness and the tubs of ice cream popped back into the freezer full of creamy chocolatey goodness once again. That’s when they all walk in and Lillian's face lights up at seeing her gals pals then Levi, Bee, and Bel escort Fizz and Ozzie out.”

Snap

“Okay all clean feel free to come in now all clean hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long”

Creak

“Oh, Bee, Levi, Bel I can’t believe you’re here this is such an amazing surprise it’s been ages Ozzie did you plan this I just love your sisters they’re a fiu*king riot.”

“I missed you guys so much. If you're here please tell me you're here for a girl's day. I just loved it when we had those. It was loads of fun late-night chatting, drinking tea, and spilling the tea. Bee you me drinking contest I’ve wanted to challenge you ever since your last party.”

“Oh, Lillian you’re so on and I brought the drinks don’t worry baby I brought the non-boozy one just for you bitch. It’s not as good as the other stuff but it’s fresh.”

“My hive gotta give you all that good energy baby. Then the other one just for us because I plan on getting wasted tonight and we can both drink until we pass out and don’t remember what happened.”

“Levi you is your latest fashion line. It looks amazing with all those clothes because I don’t think they’ll fit me, at least not for long. It's nice to see the both of you.”

“I wouldn’t worry about that Lillian these were made just for you”

“Yes you’ll be sure to make everyone envious of you, you'll be the center of attention in all eyes. Will be you you’ll simply slay in these outfits you can model them for us”

“Hey Lillian nice to see you too and be sure to take it easy I can’t have you overdoing it now”

“Bel sleepy as always think you can last to midnight this time or will you be the first again? I have so much to tell you, it's been ages since we last all got together. This'll be the best girl's night ever!”

“Oh Bel, Wait you’re treating me weird. Wait, how did you know who said I wanted to tell you about my kits myself-stamp-Ozzie did you tell me I wanted to do that? Now I believe the first rule of girl's night is”

“NO BOYS ALLOWED!”

“They all exclaim at once”

“Bee, Levi please escort these boys out”

“Our pleasure”

Slam

“Bee and Levi both say as they escort Fizz and Ozzie out the door and shut it behind them. Then out of nowhere, a portal pops up with a red hue to it. Millie emerges from it wearing a gray oversized tee with a picture of two bloody knives wearing crows that said "Queens Slay with matching gray sweats with little bloody knives and blood droplets running down the sides of each leg with the same saying the same thing with blood red lettering. Duffle bag slung over her shoulders.”

“That’s when all eyes turn to Millie. Lillian's eyes lit up because she was super happy to see her. As much as she missed Angel she also missed her friends at I.M.P. So Lillian was thrilled to see that Millie could make it now the party could begin. Millie however sees three of the seven deadly sins Millie wasn’t expecting these to be Lillian’s friends.”

“Millie suddenly felt very self-conscious as well as nervous, her tail wrapped around her legs. Millie didn’t realize that Lillian knew such powerful people. Also, the hormones had to play a part as well so when all eyes were on her Millie suddenly became quite shy.”

“I mean she was wearing pajamas in front of the deadly sins she felt kind of underdressed. Lillian seeing this helps Millie feel more comfortable around her friends after all once you get to know them they aren’t so intimidating and Lillian introduced her to everyone. Also, how is Lillian not feeling sick right now I mean she ate lots of sweets just how is she not feeling like puking”

Slam, Pop, Step, Step

“Mill’s so glad you could come and so glad you got my letter. Happy you could make it. Now before we get this party started let's make sure you’re all properly introduced.”

“This is Millie just like her shirt says she slays in more ways than one. You should see her with a battle ax. She’s the one making all the head rolls and has killer taste in clothes.”

“Millie wants to say hi I bet you already know who these people are but I really shouldn’t do them talking so they’ll take it from here”

“Hey, Millie you’re just the cutest thing ever you slay in the outfit queen. Now you may know me as Belzelbub, the sin of gluttony. I can bring life to any party. I’m the original party animal baby.”

“Lillian here is one of the few people able to drink as me and able to keep it down. She’s come close to beating me a few times in our drinking contests but she hasn’t beaten me yet. You can call me Bee any friend of Lillian is a friend of ours”

“Well, tonight that changes you’ll have to eat those words because tonight I'm going to dethrone the queen so make room Lillian is taking the throne and taking you down former queen bee.”

“I don’t think so, Lillian but feel free to try. We'll settle this later.”

“Cool you two so sorry about that Millie these two have a bit of a friendly rivalry going on. It's called Leviathan Sin of Envy but I prefer to go by Livi. I just love fashion-making clothes to make anyone green with envy. We just love making people feel good by looking good inside and out.”

“Yes, you two, it's rather tiresome. I just hope to settle this tonight. I don’t think I can’t take you two trying to outdo each other all night. So let’s get this over with so we can have some real fun.”

“Millie, nice to meet Your name’s Belphegor the Sin of Sloth but please call me Bel. It’s simply a pleasure to meet you Millie I’m sure tonight will be a blast-zzzz.”

Wrap, Blush

“Hi everyone I didn’t know these were the friends you were talking about. I feel underdressed maybe I should go and change real quick”

“Mills it’s fine and no need to be so shy they are not as intimidating as they look. They’re all super friendly, they won’t bite, Livi's second head is all bark and no bite.”

“Now why are you so shy? If clothes are a problem then I’m sure we can easily fix that. No need for you to change well since everyone is now here. Let's start with some makeovers. Will change into our best pajamas and then followed by a fashion show come on let the fun begin!”

“Millie couldn’t help but feel Lillian’s excitement; it was contagious and Lillian made her feel less shy. These people seemed to like Lillian and trust her so Millie thought she could return the favor. The news of her pregnancy would be for Lillian’s ears only.”

“Now as Lillian snapped her fingers she was dressed in one of Levi's latest
creations. An oversized tee black with gold glitter lettering that said Fallen angels have more fun. With black sweats with solid gold stripes down the sides of each leg. Lillian, now all changed, took over the role as M.C. started talking and listing each person walking down the “runway”. Which were just a bunch of pillows and a blanket with a hairbrush as a microphone starting with Millie”

Snap

“Oh look like the first up to the runway is my partner in crime, the one who slays. You better watch out because you mess with her man Moxxie then you’ll wish you hadn’t. Is my girl Millie absolutely slaying in that outfit, a gray top with bloody knives and crowns?”

“That matches her personality perfectly because she has sweet southern hospitality but don’t let her sweetness and good looks fool you. She is an absolute beast in battle. Just like her top says she is a slay queen bitches and with the pants to match.”

“You go girl stut girlfriend because you are rocking the look I bet if Moxxie were here someone would be getting some action tonight Me-ow!”

“Lillian you’re simply too much you’re making me blush”

“Well that’s because it’s all true and you know it now, please make one last lap and exit. Up next we have the fashion queen who puts meaning to the saying two heads are better than one. The Sin of Envy herself Levithan rocking a wonderful ensemble”

“With a teal top and glittery purple letters that say two heads twice the fun and that couldn’t be more true. Not to mention those are to die for purple with teal stars. My two favorite colors I’m so envious of you right now because you rock that outfit girl. All and all eyes are on you deserve it so you go girl show them the boss bitch.”

You know you are time to show the world how good you look. This is a Levi special she made just for her after all she designs all her clothes and she simply slays in from the fanciest of formal wear to the comfiest of P.J’s.”

“Lillian you spoil us with all this praise you are simply the best at this”

“Yes do keep it coming”

“Sorry you two but please exit the runway and join Millie on the sidelines. Your time in the spotlight has come to an end. Now please make way for the original party animal. The Sin of Gluttony and Life of the Party a.k.a Beelzebub more commonly known as Queen Bee.”

“She is just lighting up the room in that outfit rocking a top that says Queen Bee. With a cute little beehive with little bees buzzing around it and a crown made of honeycomb on the top of it. Now those pants you are so good in are those cute little bee hives.”

“Now Bee here can only bring life into any outfit but she can also bring life to even the deadest of parties. Not only that but that outfit so passes the vibe check. She should know she feasts on that good energy to make the bezel juice we know and love.”

Not to mention her outfit just compliments her complexion nicely. I mean all that orange and white with her rainbow of colors swirling through her body. She looks like her favorite snack is an orange creamsicle with rainbow sherbet filling. Something she invented to match her perfectly both inside and out because the Queen Bee is a total snack. Vortex is one lucky hound to have such a hottie for a girlfriend.”

“Not to mention she is very foxy, which makes sense given how she is a fennec fox. Don’t let her good looks fool you because this fox is as sweet as honey and isn’t afraid to get her claws dirty so if you make her ready to face her stinger because she will though hands so think twice before picking a fight with her because she’s bark and bite so are think twice before taking on the Queen Bee or she’ll ruff you up.”

“Lillian stop it but it’s all too much you’re making me blush but if you insist please keep it coming I’m a catch”

“Sorry queenie but we still have one more person to get to so your time here has sadly come to an end please join Millie and Levi. So we can make way for the goat who is the G.O.A.T the fluffiest, softest sin with the biggest heart to match her fluffy wool. Even though she has trouble staying awake we all still love her.”

“We all know her and love her. It's the Sin of Sloth Belphegor. Simply styling in that light pink top with the cutest little ruffles on the sleeves. With the matching pants, are those pockets fashionable and practical.”

“With cute little sheep sleeping on clouds wearing little nightcaps that are too tired to care. This has to be the highlight that brings the outfit together. Those pink fuzzy bunny slippers are simply a great choice. You don’t think it’ll work, it does talk about making a statement.”

“A bold one that works so you rock those slippers to show them off. I wish I had a pair; they're just too cute. Now her shirt may say that but Bel here cares so much for every one of her people. She is great at taking care of her people.”

“Making sure they feel welcome and she does a hell of a great job of doing just that. Not to mention how good she looks under candlelight. That soft warm soft glow brings out the radiant pink of her eyes. Like a romantic candle-lit dinner but she doesn’t need a man or a woman in her life to make it so that's what we’re here for but who knows maybe she found Mr or Mrs right.”

“Lillian you always say the nicest things you have a gift for this”

“Oh Bel I’m blushing stop it now this has concluded the end of our show will the other please come to the stage to take a bow we’ll now be taking questions at this time and maybe even hear some comments from our gorgeous models”

“I don’t think so I believe we have one more model who has yet to take the runway and I believe we saved the best for last so we would like to welcome Lillian to the stage”

“Bee takes the “microphone” from Lillian's paws and everyone is urging her to take the stage but Lillian is trying to act humble with her face bright pink because this is super embarrassing Lillian wasn’t expecting this she never modeled one in one of these shows she’s always M.C them.”

“Oh good gracious I can’t believe this is completely unexpected I can't take the stage. This is too big of an honor. I can't possibly go up there.”

“Oh honey you earned this let us praise you as you did to us you deserved to be praised honey bunny we insist come on we insist.”

“Well if you guys insist then what the hell let's do this”

Step, Step, Step

“Bel steps off and Lillian takes her place, everyone but Lillian has hair brushes in their hands.”

“So from the looks of things Lillian is simply glowing and looks like someone is simply glowing. It seems she’s got that pregnancy glow Levi cares to add to this.”

“My pleasure that top is a bold statement but it couldn’t be truer fallen angels do have more fun. Also, golden glitter is a personal fav of mine that matches her golden glow.”

“She’s like a radiant beam of sunshine. Not to mention that the black and gold combo goes great with her fur color and makes her blue eyes pop and sparkle. Like diamonds in the sky or even better stars in the night sky. I’d say this is by far for best design yet if I do say so myself our thanks to Lillian for giving us the idea”

“Oh yes, she does look radiant, all that glitter matches both how she looks on the inside and out. A radiant goddess of the sun watches out that Apollo Lillian is coming for you.”

This look matches her personality to a bright, golden, and explosive tea with a heart made of the same stuff 24 karat gold, nice and pure just like her so Millie cares to add anything.”

“Thanks for letting me take the floor Levi now I’m not the only one who slays because you should see Lillian in action her claws could slice through flesh like a knife through hot butter and her choice weapon is her claws”

Lillian is great with a gun of any type be it a shotgun, pistol you name it. She may love long weapons but she can be a total beast and overall badass in close combat. I believe it matches her perfectly. She is sweet yet fierce. Also, we all know that Lillian isn’t someone to trifle with.”

We all saw what happened at the club. Lillian here isn’t afraid to take on an overlord because he messed with Angel and you mess with your face Lillian’s wrath. That’s what makes her such a good assassin and I’m sure she and Angel will pass this down to their kids. Now Bel I the floor is yours”

“Yawn-Lillian your tails here let me take care of that for these casts must be heavy and hard to get around in just stay still this will only take a second”

“Bel closes her eyes and her whole body starts to glow Lillian's tail casts are now covered in Bel's sigils then with a loud pop Lillian’s cast pops off the plaster disappearing into thin air and Lillian’s tails that were in the cast felt as good as new.”

Pop!

“Bel I don’t what you did but my tails feel good as new maybe even a little better holy shit. I don’t know what to say so I’ll start with Thank you!Thank you! You! Thank you!”

“Zzz”

“Bel is just precious when she sleeps. So what happened just now I am super grateful that she healed me but how did she do that?”

“Looks like she used so powerful magic on you, healing your tails must’ve been no easy feat so she’s going to sleep for a while. Luckily for us once down nothing can wake us. Now I haven't forgotten about your challenge let's get started shall we”

Snap

“With a snap of Bees fingers two ten-gallon hives of bezel juice with white wiggly tubes sticking out of the bottom. Appearing out of thin air one had a lighter golden color to it that was the one without alcohol the other was a darker more amber-like color that had alcohol in it. Now these two were quite eager to get started but before they did Levi stood between them to go over the rules.”

“Okay, you two I know you’re quite eager to get this little challenge underway. Since you two have this friendly rivalry going on, you have challenged each other like you have all the other times.”

“We have to go over the rules. The first rule is whoever finishes their keg wins. Lillian yours is on the right please don’t mix them up because one has booze and the other doesn’t. The second rule first one to hurl or call it quits automatically forfeits. Now please before one last time keep this civil I know how you two get.”

“Us Levi, we have no idea what you’re talking about. Now Lillian you are finally ready to settle the score. You almost beat me last time but I powered through had me on the ropes for a while but I still won”

“Oh please I let you win and you’re all talk bark no bite I’m taking you there I’ll you be taking your crown tonight we’ll get a new queen”

“Okay, kitten don’t get your claws mangled you haven’t won yet. This queen doesn’t go down without a fight. You want my throne and crown. You have to earn it. I don't go down easy.”

“Okay, you easy now you two let’s get this so we can enjoy the rest of the night everyone takes their places at their kegs.”

“Lillian and Bee take their places and put the tubes in mouths”

“Okay since everyone is now at their places we commence the countdown three.”

“Two”

“One”

Chug!

“Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Now it looks like Lillian has the early lead but Bee is close behind in this little contest. Now Millie what do you think? I bet my money on Lillian because of my little sister. Could stand to be humbled a little so you go Lillian I hope you dethrone the queen.”

“Well, Levi like you said, it's still early, it could be anyone’s game. I mean Bee is the sin of gluttony, the original party animal so she can for sure hold her liquor.”

“Now Lillian she’s my girl now just because her bezel has no booze it doesn’t mean anything after all morning sickness is unpredictable.”

“It can come at any moment. I just love a good underdog story so go Lillian dethrone the queen. Lillian takes her crown and wears it with pride. We will be rooting for you. So take that BITCH DOWN!”

“Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Now halfway through Lillian is still managing to keep her lead. Now here’s an interesting twist is the Queen Bee falling behind. Can she not keep up with Lillian’s ravenous appetite? Carrying a whole litter of kittens has to be a lot of work so Go! Mama Go!”

“Yes it appears that Bee is falling behind but it’s early so she may sneak up from behind and take the lead but she’ll have to do it soon because look at Lillian go she is chugging like a champ.”

“So true Millie so true I couldn’t agree more”

“Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug, Glug”

“Now it seems they are neck and neck down to the last few sips it’s close it’s Lillian no Bee no Lillian oh stars the suspense is killing who’s going to win”

“Yes, they're neck and neck, they have me on the edge of my seat.”

Crunch!

“Then with that very loud Lillian’s hive is empty seconds shy before Bee’s is. The middle is all cramped like it’s been stepped on. Lillian was declared the winner. Then with all the sugar in her system plus all the stuff she had beforehand with a touch of morning sickness. Lillian suddenly needs to hurl with a loud pop. Lillian puts herself in the bathroom.”

“The door shut behind her but not locked the toilet lid popped up and it all came rushing out like the color was a sickly golden brown color because of all the bezel juice she drank and chocolate she ate and was now paying the price I’m just surprised she lasted this long I guess chugging all the Bezel juice just push her over the edge.”

“Then it is truly shocking but Lillian has won and she has taken the queen's crown. Bee care to comment how it feels to lose your crown after working so hard to defend it after all this time”

“Well Millie I’m happy to report that I had fun Lillian has improved since we last did this but I do plan to retake my throne next time we meet again I plan on regaining my crown.”

“Lillian how does it feel to have taken the crown from the queen bee herself and how do you feel about the queen taking it back care to comment.”

Pop

“Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk”

“Everyone hearing how bad Lillian's morning sickness sounded stopped fooling around and got to work Millie took charge giving everyone a task to do that’s when Bel woke up started by the sound of Lillian puking because she couldn’t help a person in need so she wanted to do her part as well.”

“Okay everyone Lillian needs us. Now she is most likely not going to be feeling great so we have to make her feel comfortable Bee and Levi can you two clean up the runway.”

“Grab some pillows and blankets and make a blanket fort, please. That would be amazing if you could do that please it would be just amazing we can all huddle together and watch a movie nice and chill key type of thing.”

“On it”

“Yawn-I can make so much tea if you want a good ginger tea that always soothes a sour stomach or I have this sleepy time tea that can put anyone to sleep in a matter of minutes. I made it special for anyone who can’t seem to fall asleep. Do they have honey here that would be just great”

“Oh! Bel, you’re awake that great would be amazing if you could make a pot of ginger that-muf-gulp-would be just amazing. Now while you guys do that I’ll go check on Lillian. She could use a friend right now-muf-gulp”

“Everyone one got busy Bee and Levi making the pillow fort, Bel making tea out of a kettle heating up the water, and Millie now knocking on the bathroom door to see if Lillian will let her in. Also, Millie might have a bout of morning sickness coming on as well. She looks like she was trying to hold back the veil and so far was successful.”

Knock, Knock

“Hey, Lillian, can I come in? I'll understand if you don't want to let me in. People seeing you when you're not your best can be very hard. I just-muf-thought you could use a friend to hold your head stuff like that-muff.”

“Beugk-come in”

Creak

“With that Millie enters the bathroom to find Lillian huddled over the toilet puking. Upon seeing this Millie couldn’t hold it back anymore and made a beeline for the toilet and pukes. After getting that out of her system she wipes the vomit from her chin and mouth feeling much better.”

“Then starts to help Lillian with her nausea which was far worse than hers was even though Millie was further along than Lillian was. Millie now close to Lillian smelled strongly of a warm sweet milk scent. Lillian had been smelling all night and she found the source and it was Millie.”

“Millie smelling like that made Lillian wonder after all the pets smelled the same thing on Lillian. However, Lillian wasn’t familiar with this smell so she thought it could be any number of things.”

“Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk”

“Beugk-wipe well I feel better Lillian you feeling any better morning sickness is a real bitch isn’t”

“Lillian curled up into a ball, her face buried in her tails, her face wet with tears because seeing Millie puke thought it was like seeing someone else vomit then you vomit after them like a chain reaction type of thing. Thanks to the hormones Lillian was extra sensitive so Lillian took it pretty personally.”

“When Millie got sick of the sight of seeing her puke even though she couldn’t help it. Our poor kitten didn’t realize she was the only nursing queen.”

“Drip-drip-drip-way to make someone feel even worse when they’re at their lowest-drip-drip-drip-I can’t help it if I have to puke at bad times it’s not exactly up to me-drip.”

“I mean did you have to react the way you did? I mean of all the ways you could have handled it that hurt a lot. Do I disgust you that much-drip-drip-drip? Some friend you are. I feel shitty enough as it is without you making me feel even worse-drip”

“Lillian honey it’s not like that I promise I know this looks bad but it’s nothing against you hon it’s just the morning sickness.”

“Wait! You’re pregnant holy shit well congregations are an order when did this happen. This is fu*cking awesome is that why you smell of milk it’s a sweet calming pleasing scent the pets are right it’s super strong you can’t miss it guess I just can’t smell it on m-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk”

“There, honey, just letting it out do you no good if you hold it in and I just found out about a week ago. You and Moxxie are the only ones who know. We want to make sure the baby is nice and healthy before the others know.”

“Seems the opposite for you and Angel you couldn’t wait to tell everyone can’t say I blame you. It must be an exciting time for you. We'll make the best parents. You and me, Angel and Moxxie, we'll rock this because we’re rock the new parent pool like the badass we know we’re going to be.”

“Ung! This is the fu*king worst my kittens hate m-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-you’re further along than I am and your kid likes you more-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk”

“Easy honey you know that’s not true it’ll pass. It just feels like now I get it. Morning sickness is a total bitch. Of course, sometimes eating or drinking certain things can help ease the pain.”

“Now what happened because this is a touch extreme you eat anything you shouldn’t have you know diet plays a part. If you mind me asking what you ate today it might help to explain why you feel so bad.”

“Lillian said this in a whisper because she was rather embarrassed to admit she ate and drank enough sugar that she could have opened her Candy Land but now the tides had turned and Candy Land was raging a war with Lillian's stomach.”

“ I ate and drank more than twice my weight in chocolate and bezel juice and other sweets. I ate so much sugar that I could open my theme park.”

“Oh honey, I mean I love your sweets and your kits must make you crave badly. No wonder you are in so much pain right from morning sickness plus eating an unhealthy amount of sweets.”

“It’s no wonder your stomach is upset with you. Now next time don’t overdo it, okay pace yourself. Wait! You only overindulge yourself like this when you’re super upset. Today Angel started working for I.M.P isn’t. You missed him, didn’t you no wonder if you have so many sweets?”

“The hormones messing with your head must’ve hit you hard. You wanna talk about it after you two spend a lot of time together so it must be hard to be away from each other but a little time to yourself doesn’t hurt either it strengthens your bond”

“Maybe I missed him a little bit and I’d rather not be in the mood-muf-gulp”

“Understandable also, don’t worry sugar Bel is making you some tea to help soothe your sour stomach. We have Bee and Levi making a little blanket fort for us. We can watch a movie and take it easy.”

“That sounds lovely sorry to kill the mood I hope I didn’t mean to spoil everyone’s night you guys didn’t have to do all this for me-Beck-Beck”

“We want to do this and it’s not like you could help it and you worked so hard to make this night feel special for everyone here so let us return the favor.”

“It might help distract you from how bad you’re feeling right now. Does that sound fun? Also hopefully once this passes it will pass. Even if it doesn’t feel like that right now you should drift right off to sleep until then we’ll keep you company.”

“You truly believe that”

“ Of course, I do Lillian, Now do you feel any better? If you feel like walking you might want to get up nice and slow because you lost a lot of fluid so you may feel a little lightheaded. You can even lean on me if necessary.”

“Slightly better thanks Mills the worst has passed for now at least you’re a peach you know that. Now let's go, some ginger tea with honey and saltines sounds great. Also, the only one I’ll be able to keep down at the moment.”

“I can walk just fine on my own but thanks. Now you do feel okay, you have to take care of yourself as well.”

“Lillian I’m fine just a little sleepy let's get back to others they should be done setting up by now. Then you can have all the tea and crackers you want.”

“I think I’ll help myself with some of that as well. It sounds simply divine. Now at least let me help you up. Easy does it now, you can't have your fainting on us and you need to get something in your stomach that isn’t sweet and has healing pro-Beugk-Beugk-Beugk.”

Scoop

“Okay, up you go I’ll carry you out, and let's get you some of that tea ginger is great for upset stomachs so you want to drink a lot of it. Helps you cope with morning sickness. I can give you a few boxes if you like. It’s the least I can do. You did a great job of caring for me in time to return the favor.”

“Thanks, Lillian your fur is so soft”

“No problem and thank you let's get going then-yawn you’re not the only one who could use some shut eye-yawn.”

“Lillian is now carrying Millie in her arms. Lillian makes her way to the living room to find Bee and Levi huddled under a blanket fort. Bel was under there as well holding a pot of tea full of hot ginger tea with cups, crackers, and honey.”

“Then Lillian joins them under the blanket floor and settles down by Bel's side then sets Millie by her side Lillian pours them each a cup of tea with extra honey. Then Lillian grabs some crackers for them and they start sipping their tea. Then proceed to dunk their crackers in it and start nibbling at them.”

Pour, Pour, Squirt, Squirt, Grab, Stir

“Here you go one for you and one for me and here’s some crackers thanks for making the tea Bel-sip-it’s delicious and still nice and warm”

“Sip-Yes Bel this hits the spot what’s your secret”

“My secret is I boil the water and I like to use fresh all-natural ingredients like fresh tea leaves and ginger. Bee here provides the honey.”

“Now Lillian you are feeling better. How are you feeling too Millie you guys were in there for a while three hours to be exact it’s now five o’clock-Zzz”

“Yeah Lillian we were worried about you”

“Yes do you feel better anything else we can get for you”

“Yes anything at all”

“Thanks everyone-yawn-your concern is very-yawn-touching but I find this tea did just the tri-Zzz”

“Yawn Bel I feel fine just a touch sleepy must be the tea-Zzz”

“Then with that, both Millie and Lillian after finishing their tea and crackers fell asleep with little to no hesitation both decided to settle by Bel who fell asleep moments prior. Their heads settled on Bel’s soft wool and that was enough to lure them into a peaceful slumber.”

“Now Bee and Levi, the only ones awake, start to watch one of their favorite movies. When a portal opens up Angel steps out covered in bloody splotches.”

“Then their eyes turn to him Levi and Bee’s mouths couldn’t help but drool. Lillian had a point. Angel looked super hot and even a little sexy all covered in blood. So they pause their movie to enjoy the view.”

“When Angel sees them staring he becomes super embarrassed. He didn’t realize Lillian had company over. Deadly sins nonetheless after Lillian told him all about them and how she was close with all of them except Mammon and Satan.”

“Lucifer was on and off because he just came back after going into hiding for millennia but they were getting pretty chummy. They both shared a love of animals and sweets and also the fact that Lucifer made the best pancakes.”

“Oh! I'm sorry if I’m a mess. Things at work got a little messy and please stop staring. I'd hate to tell you this but all this is taken so you won’t be getting any of this. Your looks are understandable. Lillian does say blood makes me extra appealing.”

“Now you must be Leviathan. Sin of Envy they’re right two heads are better than one.”

“Now if I had to guess that ravishing rainbow that smells sweet like honey must be the only Sin of Gluttony Beelzebub Sin of Gluttony.”

“That sleeping beauty must be Belfor the Sin of Sloth. She looks too cute all curled up around Lillian and Millie like a mother cat protecting her kittens while they sleep it’s simply too cute”

Snap

“That’s a keeper and my new wallpaper now I’ll leave you guys just to shower and be out of your hair since you’re doing something I’d hate to intrude on your girl time. This is where Millie went off to. I was wondering why she wasn’t at work today.”

“Wipe-Angel Lillian didn’t tell us you were such a charmer. No, you wouldn’t be intruding. We can even make room for you under here we’re just watching a movie. Feel free to join us. It’ll be nice to talk and get to know you better.”

“It’s just me and Levi here, everyone else is sleeping and we love someone new to talk to. You’re among friends here and my friends call me Bee Bezelbub is so stifling.”

“Wipe-Angel you’re quite the gentleman no wonder Lillian keeps you hidden I wouldn’t want to share you either. Yes, Angel, we'd love your company. It would be our pleasure. We can make you an honorary gal pal.”

“It’s super cozy under here and we can chat. It'd be nice to know you since Lillian very much thinks highly of you. So what makes you, you seem like a very interesting person.”

“Wipe-Yes, you do, we'd love to get to know the real you, not the one from all those reruns. Valentino tries to pass off as fresh material ever since you disappeared. We prefer our friends to call us Levi only our employees have to call us that”

“Oh if you insist also, sorry I'm still getting used to the fact Lillian knows all kinds of demons from many stations. Sorry again for being so formal I just wasn’t expecting to be in the presence of so many powerful, beautiful, boss bitches. Ruling a whole ring can’t be easy, you go girl power all the way.”

“Now I’ve got to get this blood off of me before it hardens. I’d hate to make a mess like I made yesterday. Blush-I kind of tracked a trail of it yesterday. I feel kind of bad that I was just super excited. I just had to tell Lillian all about my day. You don’t have to wait for me to enjoy your movie, this is going to take a while to wash off.”

“Blush-Angel stop it I’m blushing you’re simply too much”

“Yes, Angel, you're a riot and charming to boot, Lillian's lucky to have you.”

“Blush-Levi thanks no I need to wash this off no joke then we can chat”

“Angel grabs a change of clothes and heads into the shower then emerges from the bathroom all clean. Wearing his favorite pajamas, a gray top with pink lettering. That says I put the Ho at home with matching sweats gray with pink hearts.”

“Then settling down between Bee and Bel Angel gently lifts Bel’s head. Is now resting gently on Angel's lap his face is now illuminated by the gentle warm light of Bel’s candlelight. Then Angel starts chatting with Bee and Levi answering any questions they have as they watch the movie.”

“Okay, you two, what do you want to know now that I’m here?”

“Well first of all that top is a f*cking riot it’s too funny.”

“Yes you simply have great taste”

“Blush-Thanks you guys are super nice”

Snap

“With a snap of Bees fingers, a bowl of kettle corn appears in her lap and Bee starts eating it. Then proceeds to offer some to Angel”

“Crunch-swallow-kettle corn Angel. It's sweet and salty, one of my favorite treats, much better than regular popcorn-crunch-swallow.”

“Crunch-swallow-Thanks this is delicious Bee so you can summon treats with a snap of your fingers that’s wicked cool.”

“Why thank you, Angel, that's nice of you. I can increase the size of things. Like I can make a punch bowl big enough you could swim in it. You should come to my next party with you and Lillian.”

“You’ll have a great time. Come get wasted, eat your weight in sweets, and have an overall great time. I do though the best and craziest parties you should come to Gluttony ring if you’re ever in the area you’d just love it.”

“Thanks, I think I’ll take you up on that”

“So Angel what happened why were you covered in blood it wasn’t yours I didn’t think a star such as yourself could get so bloody. I was expecting some messed-up sex hair and a few hickes”

“Hey you be nice he doesn't have to tell us if he doesn't want to”

“I haven’t done that ever since I left Val now I only strut my stuff for Lillian now. I work for Blizo at I.M.P I’m his newest employee.”

“His start-up company, I’m an assassin now I’m a damn good one at that I’m just filling in for Lillian since she’ll have to take it easy for a few months.”

“Bee nearly chokes on the popcorn.

“Pft-You know Blizo same I met his kid at my last party Loona’s amazing. Her dad’s total wild card How’s he doing by the way he was giving bad vibes at my last party?”

“Like getting wasted to forget his problems have to say though he can hold his liquor. He challenged me to a fun little drinking contest beside Lillian; he's the only other person who’s bested me.”

“Bee stop being so nosy I’m sure Angel wouldn’t dare tell us about this boss’s personal life and he’s Lillian's friend. So it’ll be in your best interests to drop this.”

“Angel thought this might come up after Lillian told him Blizo's reasons for what happened that night. Angel didn’t blame Blizo. I mean that night at Ozzie’s club was a disaster. So Angel couldn't blame Blizo for wanting to forget about it.”

“He also didn’t want to snitch on Ozzie and Fizz for what happened at the club. Given how his sisters most likely didn’t know about what happened that night. Fizz and Ozzie had their reasons for that stunt they pulled at the club.”

“They were just trying to save their skin and keep their relationship a secret even if they looked like jerks at the time. Also, he was currently staying with them so it would be super awkward if this info got out. It’d mostly likely make his sisters super mad, especially Bee. She did have a fiery temper after all.”

“Angel understood where they were coming from; he'd do anything to make sure his and Lillian’s relationship was kept secret. Until they were ready to reveal it on their terms.Like when Fizz and Ozzie did the night of the clown pageant. So Angel gave Bee an answer that would both satisfy her and not reveal too much about Blizo.”

“Angel valued Blizo's friendship and the fact that he gave him this job that Angel loved doing. Angel also loved getting to know the team better. Angel didn’t want to mess that up. By revealing super personal information as if Blizo didn’t value Lillian so much.”

“Blizo most likely would try off Angel instead of simply firing him because Blizo wouldn’t want to cause Lillian any heartbreak; he knew that feeling all too well.”

“Levi it’s fine he’s doing so much happier now he was just having one of those days. He has a boyfriend now but he’s super tight-lipped about it so I'm any more than that.”

“Well good for him now, how's it like living with Ozzie and Fizz? It looks like you have a pretty sweet setup going on here.”

“It’s been great, they've been the sweetest two of hell’s biggest cinnamon rolls. We understand each other. It's been great staying here Lillian loves it as well.”

“Okay, you two you’ve been talking so much we haven’t gotten a word in edgewise so it’s our turn now.”

“Yes now given how Valentino is looking for you you should take action sooner than later he seems to want you back very badly.”

“If you’re hiding from him there must be a reason I’ve sensed some kind of presence around you like you’re missing a part of yourself. I don’t know why you need the aid of our brother.”

“You know isn’t his fight, I'd suggest you might want to find a way to get yourself out of this mess. I have a feeling you might want to do this yourself. It would be good for you.”

“As well as everyone you care about not to drag them into your mess. Luckily your disappearance has everyone thinking Val can’t keep his workers in line.”

“ It’s tanking his rep as overlord big time he’s also taking down his associates. If this keeps up he’ll lose his title as overlord and take down the other two with him as well. They might give him the boot because of all the bad rep they get simply by associating with him.”

“They’re slowly losing money as well, their stock is tanking in value. People are talking about you and Lillian luckily most can’t put a name to face. As to who would have stolen your heart this is making him furious.”

“It all started the day after Lillian beat the living shit out of him at the club. All seven rings saw the whole thing. Don’t worry though most think she was just drunk and unstable”

“Perhaps she is trying to be a good samaritan or simply a crazy chick who wants to take down an overlord and take his place. When you suddenly went missing everyone started talking. About how you might’ve run away with a mystery lover wanting to live a long happy life. Without the fear of being discovered.”

“Some think it’s Lillian. The scene at the club has people talking. I mean she went ape shit on him because when Val hurt you when she rushed to your defense it had people asking questions. Most brushed it off because why would she be your lover.”

“They thought what a crazy bitch their words were, not mine. Most thought that Lillian wasn’t your type. Most think it’s just you’re being a diva or this is some publicity stunt. Or you’re taking some much-needed time off mostly the running off with secret lover thing though.”

“Val very much abused this to try and promote some new merch and films starring you naturally. Now people aren’t buying it and started to question what’s going on. Why did Angel Dust disappear? Where could he have possibly run off to?”

“Now what happened to make you leave? I’m sure you know of the consequences. If you were to disappear with little notice it would cause quite a stir. It must’ve been of the utmost importance if you’re willing to risk the wrath of an overlord”

“Even though words left Angel feeling a little hurt, Levi made some valid points. This wasn’t anyone's fight but his Angel knew he had people to support him. Do anything for him that was great he had people to back him up. Just at the end of the day, this was between him and Val, no one else.”

“No one else so once Angel was ready he went down to the studio. To settle things once and for all, Angel wouldn’t leave until Angel got what was rightfully his and Val learned that Angel wasn’t the pushover he was before so Val would soon learn karma.”

“Angel was making a life for himself. He also wanted to make sure Val paid for what he did to Lillian. He wanted to make sure Val wouldn’t hurt anyone or make them feel like he did ever again. Angel also knew he shouldn’t put his friends in danger even if they wanted to because this wasn’t their fight. Angel would’ve let Lillian join him after all she had beef with Val too but that wasn’t an option now.”

“When the time came Angel would just know he had lots of people. To help him with the process, training, and such. Levi was right, the three v three battle he had in mind would have to be scrapped.”

“This Angel fight was alone but he knew he didn’t have to go through it alone he knew that. As for Vox and Velvette, he had ways of dealing with them. Velvette wouldn’t be a problem.”

As for Vox, Angel could easily mess with his head by simply putting Val’s life on the line. The Vees may be shitty people but they care for each other. Vox was Val's boyfriend. If Val’s life was on the line he would give anything to make sure Val walks alive and unscathed.”

“Since Angel would do the same for Lillian, love is very powerful. Angel planned to exploit that big time like in exchange for his safe return Vox and Velvette would have to grant him favors at any given time using their vast resources to help him and his friends.”

“Thanks, Levi you’re right this is my fight and mine alone but it doesn’t mean I have to go through it alone. I have lots of people to back me up to help me through this.”

“I would’ve let Lillian help me after all she hates him as much as I do but that’s not an option now. Also, thanks for all the info and huge help even though I knew some of it or I didn’t. This means Val’s desperate so this is great news for me”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Guess we’re the only one’s up now. Levi’s not wrong I do sense you’re missing a part of yourself. Don’t worry you don’t have to tell us anything you don’t want to. Like about why Val wants to find you or why you chose to leave him.”

Also so sorry about Levi she has a split personality so one head is a bit harsher than the other. It tends to ask lots of questions and keep up with anything that catches her eye so your disappearing is one of those cases”

“Thanks, it’s understandable I mean I knew my vanishing on such short notice would cause a big fuss. This past week has been super fun getting to meet all Lillian’s friends and finding out things I never knew about her. It's been a blast.”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Now with everyone fast asleep that’s where our story ends for now it sounds like Angel has quite a change in plans he better tell the others because if he’s planning on taking Val on alone he’ll need lots of help luckily working for I.M.P. Has freshened up his fighting skills still extra training wouldn’t hurt after all say what you want about Val but he’s handy with a gun. So until next time, I’m out.”

Chapter Text

“Yawn-You must be wondering what I’m doing up so late. Well someone more like someone woke me up. It's midnight and I don't know who will be up at this hour. Why is it that Lillian and Millie have both been awakened by stomachs growling hungrily.”

“They try to ignore this because it’s nice and warm in their blanket fort. Bel's wool so they aren’t in the mood to leave. The sanctuary of the blanket fort.”

“They didn’t want to get up, they tried to sleep some more but their unborn kids enjoyed what they wanted, in this case, food. So the stomach growling got increasingly louder until it became too loud to ignore. Millie and Lillian realize they won’t return to sleep anytime soon.”

“Now wide awake but wishing they were still asleep in their warm cozy fort sleeping. She used Bel as a pillow because her wool was so soft that it was like sleeping on a cloud. Lillian and Millie head to the kitchen for some midnight munchies.”

“Grr, grr, grr now babies let mommy sleep it’s still dark we’ll eat later. I’m sleepy. It's nice and warm here. Please be quiet we’ll eat soon I promise but first your mommy needs her sleep my precious little kits”

“Grr, grr, grr, Ung! What’s that noise, Lillian if you’re up make it stop I’m sleepy and I want to go back to that I was having the best dream.”

“Just ignore it, our kids are trying to get us up for some late-night snacks. Snacks or sleep, sorry little ones but I’m not moving. It's toasty and Bel is like sleeping on a cloud.”

“Same you’ll eat later my little impling your mamma is going to some shuteye.”

“Grr, Grr, Grr, You’re persistent my little cuties aren’t you but I’m not getting up it’s super cozy in here and cold out their-Grr-Grr-Grr”

“Grr-Grr-Grr- Little one you can wait a few more hours, can’t you? My sweet little sugar cube-Grr-Grr-Grr”

“GRR!, GRR!, GRR!”

“GRR!, GRR!, GRR!”

“Mill’s like it or not our kids aren’t going to let us sleep any time soon. They’re quite stubborn; they must get that from their mothers. Are you up for some late snacking?”

“You win a little you want something then fine I could eat we have to keep our strength up. Our kids are just lucky to have such badass parents.

“Blush-Lets get going now that I think about I’m starving”

“Same so any-yawn-good snacks here”

“Tons now let's get going-yawn”

Grab

“Lillian grabbed the teapot still full of ginger that’s gone cold because Lillian had a wicked cool idea on what to do with it.”

“What do you plan on doing with the tea that's most likely cold by now?”

“Oh I know I have a wicked cool idea but it’s a surprise”

“Oh come on tell me tell now! Slap”

“ A sudden burst of anger causes Millie to slap Lillian. Millie is feeling super bad and starts crying while Lillian can’t help but laugh.”

“Drip-drip-drip-Lillian I’m so so so sorry please forgive me.waaa-waaa.”

“Ha-ha, it’s fine you couldn’t help those hormones that can mess with your head big time. Now come to the kitchen this way, that surprise will be worth it.”

“Siff-Really”

“Yes now dry those tears Mill’s I could go for something sweet about right now”

“Oh Lillian you never learn do you your sweet tooth is going to be the death of you”

“Don’t blame me, my kits have a sweet tooth just like their mom.”

“Millie and Lillian are now in the kitchen when Lillian pours the tea into the blender and grabs a bottle of non-alcoholic bezel juice into it then proceeds to add ice and puts the lid on the blender and with a whirl blends the mixture into a delicious golden slush.”

Wirl, Wirl, Wirl

“Drinks are coming right up. I just came up with this recipe on the spot. The name’s a work in progress, but I’m thinking of calling it the Honey Bunny mocktail. Silly me, I almost forgot the final touch.”

“Lillian grabs a bag of marshmallows and opens the bag then drops one in each glass making it look like a rabbit’s little cotton tail sticking out of its burrow. Lillian pours herself and Millie two glasses and they start enjoying their drinks”

Drop, Drop

“Sip-sip-sip-Lillian this drink is delicious and it’s too cute. The little marshmallow looks like a bunny’s cute cottontail. So what is in it again if you mind me asking”

“Sip-sip-sip- No problem. One part bezel, in this case, a non-alcoholic one, one part ginger tea, and one marshmallow—simple yet tasty. I'm glad you like it; I have to say it’s good.”

“Now what would go simply great with a pickle dipped in peanut butter? I've been craving that all day ever since I came up with the idea.”

“That sounds great but I could do some pb+j with mayo to dip them in. Maybe some chocolate smothered in hot sauce makes my mouth water.”

“Don’t worry I got you covered”

“Lillian starts getting everything they wanted and then they have quite the weird feast full of snacks. Lillian grabs the dill pickles and the jar of peanut butter starts dipping the pickles in it. The creamy smooth peanut butter with the crunchiness of the dill hit the spot.”

“Then Lillian helped herself to some chocolate ice cream sprinkled with honey-covered potato chips and some chocolate-covered rat tails. Lillian also grabbed crackers with peanut butter and red pepper hummus then ate some of those. As well, pickle chips drizzled with caramel sauce she used to dip in her ice cream.”

“Lillian craves so many sweets I bet she’s having all girls. Who knows, it's still too early to tell. After all, craving sweet things is just an old wives tale.”

“Now Millie has picked out quite a selection of snacks, grabbed some of the PB+J sandwiches and the mayo jar, and started dipping them in it and enjoying every bite.”

“Millie for this past week had been trying hard to ignore these cravings because of all the weird looks she might get. So being able to indulge herself with Lillian was a huge relief eating weird snacks without judgement.”

“Millie also wanting ice cream grabbed herself some vanilla ice cream drawing it in hot sauce and sprinkled it with chile powder with a whole bar of chocolate and even more hot sauce and chocolate-covered chiles to top it off”

“After having all that sugar they wanted to balance it out and popcorn sounded amazing and at that moment popcorn they made two big bowls. Lillian chose the dill pickle but was still craving something sweet so Lillian put in some dark chocolate drizzle. Plus a little garlic powder sprinkled on top plus a few tuff’s of that dill pickle cotton candy and starts popping some into her mouth to enjoy.”

“Millie's bowl of popcorn was pretty basic for the most part, butter popcorn with salt and pepper. With some cheddar cheese and chile flakes on top here’s where it gets interesting with the pickle jar now empty. Millie drizzles a little of the sweet sour dilly goodness on top of her popcorn. Then starts popping some popcorn in her mouth. Then drink the rest of the juice straight from the jar.”

“If I had to take a guess Millie might be having a baby boy she seems to favor savory or spicy over sweet unlike Lillian who favors sweet over spicy but only time will tell.”

“We have to wait for the ultrasound to find out what the genders will be. How many Lillians do we have with all the good stuff? All the answers to questions I know you have all answers to in due time.”

Now Lillian knew she had to limit her sugar in intake. She was only allowed 20g a day while she was carrying her kittens. Lillian’s kits wanted sweets with a vengeance.”

“Lillian wasn’t about to deny them what they wanted because even though it felt like her kittens hated her at times. Especially when the morning sickness hit Lillian hated throwing up and hated that queasy feeling in her stomach after puking. Having a sour stomach and feeling weak after throwing so badly Lillian could barely walk if she could walk at all.”

“Lillian knew it would be worth it because their kits would be the most beautiful and sweetest kits ever. So going through all this hell would be worth it Lillian wanted to spoil them senselessly and give them whatever they wanted. Lillian knew she couldn’t have coffee and alcohol for the next few mouths, some of her favorite things. So over her dead body would she go with small sugar for that long it was what Lillian considered torture in her book.”

“Now these two seem to be having a fun time chatting while eating popcorn, ice cream, and other snacks. Let's see what these two nursing queens are gabbing on about because they look like they’re having a blast smiling and chatting. Let's listen in. I have to know this is the happiest I’ve seen Lillian without Angel by her side. Now that’s saying something because she had a blast M.C that fashion show.”

“Oh my stars this tastes amazing, it's-gulp-all so so so good. I mean most of this you wouldn’t think would ever work yet it does. The ice cream is gulp-by far the best.”

Gulp-I've been craving all sorts of weird food combos for the past week. I've tried to ignore them but no dice. It feels so good to finally indulge them. I’ve been craving spicy things like crazy so this ice cream hits the spot-gulp. The sweet rich vanilla ice cream with creamy chocolate.”

“The nice burst of heat from the hot sauce. Gulp-it’s-gulp-pure bliss these chocolate chile things please tell me where you got them. I need some of these back at my place.”

“Well-crunch-glad you’re enjoying yourself, you can’t ignore the cravings I tried, only made me want them more. Crunch-crunch-gulp-same with me only with sweets. You might get a lot of weird looks. However, our kids want-crunch-what they want we can deny that.”

“No wonder it’s been so hard. So what’s your favorite treat?”

“That doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy ourselves, our kids can’t have all the fun. I bet you could make your own. Maybe find them at your local grocery store. I don't know where exactly I didn’t go shopping.”

“Thanks that's quite helpful”

“Well if you like spice so much you should try the hot sauce on your pancakes or even-gulp-waffles, truly a great blend of sweet and spicy just delicious or smoothing your eggs and hashbrowns in warm syrup. I'm hungry just thinking about it.

“That sounds tasty. I'll be sure to try it might be worth a try if you come up with simply tasty treats.”

“Thanks, I try my best. I have to say this popcorn simply slaps sweet sour dill sweet earthy dark chocolate drizzle. With the added tang of the garlic is the perfect touch-crunch-crunch-crunch.”

“Sounds interesting, mine is pretty good too: warm salted melted butter, warm ooey gooey cheddar cheese melted on top with spicy chili flakes, a nice hit of spice-lick-lick-lick with the sweet sourness of the pickle juice. Now what’s in your bowl seems interesting.”

“Yum just yum don’t get me started on the ice cream. Chocolate has been a huge craving of mine. These little ones have good taste. The rich earthy flavor of the chocolate with rich decadent brown chunks. With the saltiness of the chips and the sweet flowery taste of the honey-gulp-it’s pure unadulterated bliss.”

“Lillian you certainly have a way with words now can I have some the way you're talking you’re making me want some. How about a little taste”

“Grr not happening we may be friends but you’re not getting a single taste of this.”

“Okay, easy Lillian I can respect someone willing to defend what’s theirs. Now any tips about or fun little facts you care to share”

“Yes I do, Can’t say for sure if these methods work some old-gulp-wives tales say-crunch-craving mostly spicy things means you're having a boy.”

“Craving-crunch- sweets means having a girl or girls not sure how this works since-gulp-I’m having more than one, I might be having a litter of all-female kittens. I'd like at least one male-crunch-I mean one that takes after-gulp-Angel.”

“We can name him after his dad. Crunch-It’s a pretty big honor to have a kid named after his father don’t put too much thought into this it’s not completely. Crunch-accurate. The only way-gulp-to know to know for sure is through ultrasound. Gulp-Take this with as much or as little salt as you want.”

“That’s interesting I’d be happy with a gulp-boy or girl but if it’s a boy it would be the cutest baby ever. Taking after his daddy with the cutest little horn stubs and the sweetest little tail with my eyes and his freckles.”

“That would be the cutest little baby ever. You’ll want ginger, you'll want to eat a shit ton of that stuff, mainly tea. It’s nice, warm, and comforting ginger helps with stomach pains. It's the only way I’ve managed to even survive the morn-muf-ing sick-muf-ness.”

Snap

“With a snap of Lillian’s fingers, all the dirty dishes are in the sink; the ice cream bowls are empty popcorn bowls with only kernels left. On the plate of sandwiches, only crumbs remained. The jars of peanut butter, pickles, and mayo are now empty and in the trash.”

“I have to say these two have quite the appetite. Their kids will be nice and big if they keep eating like this. They just ate a lot of food there. Lillian suddenly felt an all too familiar feeling come so when she snapped her fingers.”

“Now that the kitchen was clean Lillian hated leaving a mess. Lillian and Millie find themselves in the bathroom, the lip of the toilet propped up then Lillian starts to hurl. Millie starts rubbing Lillian’s back to help ease the pain.”

“Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck”

“Rub-rub-rub-Their, their honey feel any better sugar”

“No-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck”

“Rub-rub-rub-It’s okay it’ll pass it always-muf-move over now!”

“Oh damn Millie just got hit by a sudden bout of morning sickness as well holy shit both our queens are sick at the same time. This just got interesting because damn what’s the likelihood of that happening.”

“Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck”

“Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck”

“Lillian you’re-bleuck-right this little has it out to get m-Bleuck-Bleuck they f*cking hate me-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck”

“I know it feels like-Bleuck-Bleuck-Bleuck-that doesn't-I-Bleuck-Bleuck. Now this isn’t my first late-night puking session.”

It sucks, believe me, especially when you have a full stomach-Bleuck. Sleep won’t be coming for hours if it comes at all so be prepared for a long hellish night. Also, the morning sick-Bleuck-ness isn’t going to get you it’s the”

“Hiss”

“Yeah nausea a real bi-hiss-tch-oh that hurts that hurts f*cking bad-hiss”

“Lillian just got hit hard with a wave of cramps and nausea. Then Lillian wrapped all nine of her tails tightly around her stomach. Seeing this Millie does the same with her tail. Applying pressure to the area where the pain helps. Then they lift their heads slightly close to the toilet seat to rest their heads on the fuzzy toilet seat cover.”

“To rest their eyes because they both know sleep isn’t going to come. They also can’t move because of the pain. As well as the fear that if they did they would just make them sick again. The last thing these two wanted to hurl would do them a world of good.”

“That’s when the pets make an appearance Nug’s followed by Precious and all of her brothers I guess they called for backup on this one can’t say I blame them they’ll need”

“Hiss”

“Oink”

“Okay everyone circle them and please keep quiet these two aren’t in a talking mood don’t take the hissing personally they’re just in pain.”

“Then all the pets surround our queens keeping them company they’re worried for Lillian and this stranger as well. They might not haven’t known her all that well. She was in pain as well so they wanted to be there for her. Now they didn’t know it but it was morning around seven o’clock because Angel only left early yesterday to pick up some coffee for him and the other members of I.M.P.”

“Angel didn’t have to be at the headquarters until ten, so he opened the bathroom door. Angel found Millie and Lillian huddled on the toilet seat lid. Then upon hearing Angel come in they slowly opened their eyes. Given how they hadn’t gotten much or any sleep since waking up.”

“They let out a loud hiss sending Angel running scared because of the response he was shaken. Why did they react like that?”

Creak

“Oh Lillian, Millie didn’t see you in here mind if I brush my teeth real quick”

“Hiss, occupied GET OUT!”

“Yes right away I was never here I should get going”

Step, Step, Step, Slam!

“Okay, what the hell was that about Lillian, Millie seemed in a foul mood. Lillian, it might just be the hormones but can’t say Millie though. I’m just worried for her because they’re was clearly in pain.”

“They also looked exhausted like they had almost little to no sleep. I wish I could stay with her but I am still new. To work for Blizo it’s only my second day.”

“I can’t just take the day off. I want to take care of her. I can't stand seeing her in pain like that. She faked being asleep when I walked in, her eyes were closed but her ears perked up.”

“Listening to what was going on around her that’s why she snapped at me when I walked in. She was also doing that thing with her tails. She only does that when she’s feeling intense pain. My sweet kitten I can’t stand seeing her like that in such pain.”

“I can’t think about anything else but how bad she’s feeling and how am I going to focus on doing my job if I can’t focus on it. Blizo is very understanding, sure but this is a whole new level. I can’t but if I leave Lillian like this. Even if she has her friends here she’ll want me here with her. I can't leave her, I just can’t.”

“Maybe Blizo will let me come a few hours late. It's not the best solution. At least I don’t look like a complete piece of shit. For leaving Lillian when she needs me the most. This way I can try and get her to sleep and Millie home to sleep off whatever is wrong with her. Her other friends can go home. I just hope Bel can stay here.”

“Her help would be valued because she must have healing powers if Lillian's tails are no longer encased in casts. She must know other spells to help ease the pain or at the very least lure her to sleep. I just can’t stand seeing her like that. Our kittens have been causing Lillian so much pain. Why didn’t she tell me-drip-drip-drip?”

“I might feel slightly better if I knew she was well taken care of. It's just I want to be here, no I need to be here. I don’t feel right leaving her alone without me by her side to care for her and rub her back. Help with the morning sickness and hold back her fur. I just have this feeling that this isn’t the first time this has happened.”

“My sweet kitten you have such a big heart, super selfless but sometimes you tend to hide when you’re in pain not wanting to be a burden. Then when I find you like this it causes me such stress. You’ve been better about telling me when you feel sick. She knows she can tell me anything so why keep this from me?”

That way I can care for her and even get the doctor if necessary. I just want to make sure of both Lillian and our kittens. Are you going to be okay, please please please-drip-drip-drip.”

I don’t know what I’d do with myself if anything happened to you or our kittens. I just can’t stand it-drip-drip-Angel pull yourself together and call Blizo.”

“He’ll hopefully understand why I’m late, or just won’t be in today please let him understand he’ll be super short-staffed. With only him and Moxxie, Loona. I know I know I’m a new hire and he sees something in me. I might lose the job that I love so much.”

“I just can’t leave Lillian now she needs me. I won't leave her until she feels better. Seeing her on the toilet seat, eyes struggling to stay open, her beautiful blue eyes clouded with sleep.”

“Her tails wrapped tightly around her stomach wanting to puke but it just wouldn’t come. Stuck was that sickening feeling of nausea in the pit of her stomach, my poor baby. I just can’t stand by while she is sick and miserable. She’s carrying our kits after all.”

“I’m going to do my best to be there for her. To make sure she gets what she needs because she needs my support. I want to be there for her and make her feel safe and comfortable. Okay, now first things first I need to call Blizo to let him know I’ll be late after that we’ll see how things go from there.”

“Angel pulled out his phone and then started to call Blizo.”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Hey Angel what’s up a little early to call don’t you think”

“Sorry about that, it's just something that Lillian’s in a shit ton of pain right now. Her stomach is bugging her. I'm worried for her and our kits. It has to be morning sickness. Lillian always hated the feeling of throwing up not to mention when she gets sick like this she can barely walk without assistance. She just looks miserable. She has been up for god knows how long.”

Boop

“With the mention of Lillian being in pain, Blizo hung up the phone. Blizo hears the worry in Angel’s voice Blizo has Stolas open a portal then he, Stolas, and Moxxie step out. Seeing all three step out of Stolas cosmic colored portal with various shades of blue and purple.”

“Seeing them come out of the portal scares Angel shitless. That’s an understatement he had just called Blizo. He didn’t think he would come here much less boring company so having them just show up out of the blue gave him the scare of his afterlife.”

“WTF! Do you have any idea how badly you guys scared me just now? What are you even doing here? Not that I mind that you guys are here, it's just a little warning that would’ve been nice is all. You can’t just decide to just pop by. I'm not even dressed yet.”

“Once Angel is over the shock of seeing his friends Angel notices they all have stuff in their hands. Stolas was holding a book in his to further explain Lillian and Angel’s situation with their kittens. They might need it. In the other a satchel filled with various healing herbs.”

“Stolas grew himself because besides being a huge nerd. Stolas was obsessed with plants and their various healing properties and in genreal. His favorite variety had to be carnivorous.”

“Blizo with flowers fresh from Stolas garden yellow roses and you’ll get through this card with the words You go girl and slay queen. You’ll make it through this just hang in there because you have us, Blizo.”

“Now Moxxie had a whole bag packed with all sorts of good shit heating pads, pain pills, and lots of snacks can’t have too many of those given how Lillian and Millie ate most of them when they got a case of the midnight munchies. Then Stolas starts explaining why they were here.”

“Hello, Angel sorry if we gave you such a start your call simply caused Blizo to be worried about Lillian and your kittens. He insisted we come here right away. I got all sorts of natural remedies here.”

“Borge and ginger to help her soothe her sour stomach. We have honey for sweetness and most importantly poppy seeds for sleep. We can make her a nice cup of tea and have her sleep in a matter of hours. I grew all this myself and just picked it fresh this morning.”

“Thanks for that Stolas Lillian loves natural remedies and herbs. She doesn’t mind modern medicine. I mean without who knows what would’ve happened to her?”

“Thanks thought that might be the case”

“Blizo are those flowers and a card saying how sweet she’ll love them. Why do you put those in some water?”

“Sure Angel I can do that”

“Stolas, there is a kettle in the kitchen. Why don’t you make Lillian that tea?”

“Sure you know how much Lillian likes her tea, it's all she’s been drinking like crazy.”

“I know right now, Moxxie come with me we can go check on her”

“Okay, Angel let's get going then.”

“Angel and Moxxie walk over to the bathroom talking as they go. While Blizo after putting the flowers in water. Blizo and Stolas take notice of how messy the kitchen is not sure what happened here all they know is they had to clean up this mess before they made Lillian’s tea. Now back to Angel and Moxxie let's see what's up with them.”

“So Moxxie why are you here won’t you be needed at the office? I mean I can’t leave Lillian. She looked all weak and sickly like she was up most of the night puking.”

“My sweet kitten doesn’t take well to that poor thing and can barely walk on her own two paws after losing a lot of fluid. When this happens her whole body shakes and sometimes when it is very bad her body tends to collapse under itself.”

“Angel that sounds awful no wonder Blizo wanted to get here right away. Also don’t worry about coming in today Blizo closed the office for the day. That way we all can help you out with Lillian.”

“Loona sends her concerns but has plans she couldn’t get out of. She does wish she could be here. Pretty everyone here is taking a personal day wanting to make sure she is well taken care of.”

“Thanks that means a lot now what’s in that bag it has me intrigued”

“Now just a few things: heating pads, anti-nausea pills, and lots of snacks thought she could use them if she felt like eating.”

“I got lots of things to eat to soothe an upset stomach. We got crackers, ginger ale, ginger candies with a honey center, and popcorn. Now why did you want me to hear Angel? You'd think she just wanted to see you alone. I mean she might not be too happy to see anyone else.”

“We’re here so it’s just easier to show you let's head inside”

“With a creak of the door Angel and Moxxie walk in. To find Millie and Lillian still where Angel first found them. Heads down, eyes closed, tails still wrapped tightly around their stomachs. Still in pain seeing them like this whether they wanted to or not.”

“Angel and Moxxie rushed over to their lovers and started trying to console them. Moxxie doesn’t bother to keep the secret about Millie’s pregnancy because he couldn't stand to see her in such pain.”

“Oh Millie, how long have you been like this? How are you feeling? Is the baby okay? Come on, let me carry you to bed. I’m not going to spend a second longer here.”

“Mox I feel like hell I’ve been up since midnight. My stomach’s killing me. I have been puking for hours but now I want to but it won’t come even though I want it to.”

“Mox makes it stop and makes them go away. Morning sickness is a total bitch. I don’t think I have the energy to make the trek home Mox”

“You preach it sister Angel please, please, please don’t go I want you here this has been the f*cking worst. Our kittens hate me. Why else would I spend these last few puking? I feel like I’m dying Angel is this how it ends will my last beathes on the toilet talk about cruel, cruel way to go”

“I mean I get morning sickness is normal but why is it this bad? I swear anytime I even get any food in my stomach it right back up Angel I’ve been miserable without you here.”

“I haven’t had a decent night's sleep ever since I found out I’m carrying these precious bundles of joy. They don’t feel the same, why else would I be feeling like shit.”

“The bed feels so empty and cold without you in it I just can’t sleep and then I felt so miserable yesterday. I missed you so I ended up eating and drinking so much bezel juice.Then eating twice my weight in sweets because I crave them and have a monstrous appetite. Not to mention I was a hormonal mess yesterday. I was crying my eyes out.”

“I just ended up eating myself sick. Morning sickness might have played a part as well but I ate two party-sized tubs of chocolate ice cream in one sitting and five bottles of bezel juice.”

“I ended up smashing stuff out of anger glass was everywhere. It didn’t help that I was up late sick to my stomach that night as usual. If it hadn’t been for Nugs and Precious to help me out and into that tub so I could sleep. It was a bad Angel.”

“I couldn’t stand up without getting sick to my stomach. I hate feeling like this weak and helpless Angel cakes. Why is this so hard? I mean I knew this wasn’t going to be easy but this just sucks so much. Angel, I just hate being alone. This room feels so empty when it’s just me.”

“Yesterday was super fun though I loved getting to hang with my gal pals and Millie understands how I feel. Only everything comes at me twice as hard, it's not fair.”

“I must disgust you, just look at me. I'm hideous. I've gained so much weight in the past few weeks. I'm not even showing yet. I can’t imagine how big I’ll be when I start showing. You know how sensitive I am about my weight.”

“None of my clothes fit, they're either all too tight, revealing, or just wrong. As much as I love wearing sweatpants and tee shirts, I just want to feel pretty but I don’t.”

“Is it so much to ask just to feel pretty to wear nice clothes and to look good in them is that so much to ask. Also, last night was the worst. It started amazing with me and Millie chatting. Eating all the best and weirdest best-tasting foods ever! Without people giving me weird and judgy looks or trying not to hurl as I eat it’s not my fault I crave this stuff our kittens want what they want”

“Until we both got hit with morning sickness and we either puked or felt queasy. Throughout the night it was the worst. Both got little to no sleep so we were both dead tired. Sleep is just a distant dream but it’s not coming.”

“I just hate feeling this sluggish and sick all the damn f*cking time. I want you here but I also want you to enjoy the afterlife. You deserve it after all the hell you went through with Val. I mean you're now living, not just surviving this past week, you're the happiest.”

“I've seen you when you’re not with me even more when you’re with me. I mean you must think I am the clingiest girlfriend ever. I promise I’m not. I have a life outside of you and I try to live it.”

“You must hate me, I mean I snapped at you for no good reason. I didn’t want you to go, I wanted you to stay. I just hated you seeing me like this. I look like shit my fur is all oily and matted. I look like a broken hollow shell of my former self.”

“I’m hideous. How can you love someone like me? I don’t know why you even came back for me. After that, I yelled at you. I didn't even mean it just happened. You must want to leave me for someone who is a total hottie who doesn’t smell like rotten catfish.”

“Wow, just Lillian had a lot to get off her chest. That was a lot to take in. Moxxie and Millie stare at each other because they think Millie is hormonal. Damn, Lillian took the cake on that one and to add to it tears were streaming down staining her cheeks.”

“For ten minutes straight, in fact, Lillian was still going strong. As soon as Lillian started speaking that’s when the tears started flowing then Angel pulled Lillian close. Letting her head rest on his chest and just let her vent because she had a lot to get off her chest.”

“Now Lillian finally stops talking after telling Angel all that she felt slightly better. Now Angel, after hearing all that, decided to give her a pep talk to make Lillian feel better. This pregnancy was tough on Lillian and all the stuff she just told him she was holding onto for a long time not wanting to make him feel bad even though she was suffering. That’s when Angel wipes the tears from Lillian's face and holds her head up to his face so her eyes meet his when Angel starts to speak ”

“Wipe-Kitten you poor thing I had no idea you were suffering so much but let's get one thing clear. You can tell me anything no matter how hard it is. You should never feel the need to hide this stuff from me. I want to hear it, I need to hear it.”

“Now when I look in this room I see a beautiful blue-eyed goddess carrying our kittens. Who will love you with every ounce of their being just like I do-kiss? I bet they can’t wait to meet their smoking hot mama bear. Papa Bear is excited to meet them as well.”

“You make any outfit look hot like hellfire to match your fiery and ever-burning personality. If you didn’t feel comfortable in your clothes why did you tell me sooner? I would’ve taken you shopping for some new ones you deserve to feel comfortable in your skin. The weight gain isn’t that bad or noticeable for that matter.”

“That way you can see how I see you every single day. To look on the outside to match how beautiful you are on the inside. After all every part of you is beautiful, show off that baby bump. The day you came into my life even though I didn’t know it was the best day of my life. You opened all eight of my eyes to things I didn’t even know were possible. Like leaving the pride ring and making, I want to take back the soul from Val. Making me realize that I’m more than just a whore only good for a quick lay.”

“Now I’m going to be a dad to the cutest kittens ever but they’re nothing compared to their mom-kiss. Now guess what, like it or not, kitten, I'm not going anywhere you stuck with me. Now I’m sure I can work something out with Blizo because I love working with Blizo. I want you to be happy if you missed me so much then. I’ll try to be here more for you. Now yes morning sickness is normal but if it’s making you suffer this much.”

“We can get you something to help ease the pain, schedule a doctor visit to get you some meds to help ease the pain. What about some herbs and natural remedies? With lots of tea with honey plus anything else your heart desires. That way you can get a good night's sleep. Next time you feel like throwing up. Let me know so I give back rubs and hold back your fur. I want to be here for you every step of the way. I'll set up your first doctor's appointment for tomorrow. Until that happens then we’re going to have a lazy day.”

“You have lots of people here ready to pamper on your paw and tail who want to take care of you. Blizo even gave everyone the day off. So today I’m all yours now what can I do for you? My queen, my radiant goddess, I'm all yours, I want to be here for you every step of the way. I'll set up your first doctor's appointment for tomorrow.”

“Siff-Angel you’re the best. I’d like it if you could please carry me to bed then we can cuddle. I don’t think you’ll be able to, I’m a bit on the heavy side-blush.”

“These kittens are giving a wicked appetite. They might just eat us out of house and home. We’re running low on sweets, especially chocolate rats. I can't get enough of those tasty morsels.”

“I miss cuddling with you. My face buried in your fur breathing in your scent I missed this you smell even better than you taste”

“Blush-Oh please I’m a lot stronger than I look. I have great upper body strength. Working the pole is great exercise. I'm going to carry you to bed.”

“Then I give you the best cuddles ever you can bury your face so deep in my tits. That you’ll have to come up for air”

“That sounds great Angel can’t wait”

“Good, now you’re not heavy, you're pregnant, be proud of it. I mean you’re creating life inside your tummy not everyone can do that. Now don’t be ashamed about all the added weight. Stop talking like that you’re heavy, fat or any of those other mean words”

“It just means our kits and their mom have a healthy appetite. Now if you want chocolate rats I get you some chocolate rats. I’ll even hunt you some nice fresh ones from the pride ring.”

“Angel that’s so sweet of you I’m blushing you’re making me feel tons better about all of this”

“Good because you deserve to feel good about yourself. Now Pride has so many rats. Taking a few and coating them in chocolate won’t be too much of a problem.”

“As well as any other sweets you want, if that's what you want, it's what you’ll get. If my girl and her kittens want sweets I get you as many as you wish and desire”

“Blush-Angel stop if you keep going I’m going to end up drooling. All over you and the floor”

“Now once you get some sleep, a few cups of nice warm tea, and a nice big meal in you. I'm going to take you shopping for a whole new wardrobe.”

“Moxxie, Millie, feel free to come too. Should’ve said this sooner but congratulations to you two.”

“When did this happen don’t worry your secret's safe with me. You should tell everyone on your terms. It'll be great for Lillian to have someone who understands her. This will be great for us too, Moxxie. I hope this can bring us closer as friends. This is bonding you and Millie. I've never seen you and Millie so close.”

“Now I’m going to pick you up and take you to bed. I’m going to spoil you so much today and every day until the kittens are born. Now is that a new outfit? You look good in black and gold or anything you wear. The glitter brings out your inner sparkle kitten-kiss. I can’t have my kitten and her kittens on the cold bathroom floor when they have a perfectly warm and cozy bed to rest in.”

“That sounds lovely Angel but don’t spoil me too much, you deserve some pampering too my guardian angel.”

“Thanks, Lillian you’re as sweet as sugar now up you go”

Scoop

“Then with that Angel picks Lillian up in his arms like a bride on her wedding day. To take away on their honeymoon only the clothes won’t be coming off.”

“Mille and Moxxie seeing all this were in shock. I mean Lillian just dumped a lot on them. The way Angel handled it was amazing. He calmed Lillian down and made her feel better about herself.”

Then he made Lillian feel like she was her everything. Seeing Angel scoop Lillian up, Moxxie does the same with Millie causing her to blush. Now they’re by the bed.”

“Angel settles Lillian in bed. Then Angel joins Lillian in bed holding her close, breathing in her sweet scent. Then invite M+M to join them.”

Plop

“You comfort my sweet, can I get you anything, a blanket, some more pillows, anything at all.”

“I want cuddles please”

“Oh course my baby mama now move over and make room for me kitten”

Snuggle, Snuggle

“You know I missed this. We haven't spent much time together these past few days.”

“Let's make up for lost time now Moxxie, Moxxie don’t just stand there come up and join us for this huge and super comfy rest.”

“Yes please I feel so bad having you just stand there. So coming on up this bed is like sitting on a cloud. We have lots of room.”

“No, we couldn’t do that you two must want some alone time right Millie”

“Mox I’ve been up sick to my stomach everything hurts if they offer to take them up on it.”

“I swear to Satan I’m going to break something and that gets more and more tempting with each passing second.It may be the hormones or the lack of sleep perhaps a bit of both but one way or another I’m getting in that bed with or without you”

“Millie's temper flares and Moxxie's eyes go wide”

“Well okay then honey Angel we’ll take you up on that offer”

“Oh Mox you’re the best ever-kiss-kiss-kiss”

“Millie returns to normal and then starts smothering Moxxie with kisses. Now M+M snuggled close together giving themselves nose nuzzles, their tails intertwined and wrapped around their bodies as they started loving each other's eyes.”

Nuzzle, Nuzzle, Wrap, Wrap

“Millie darling you feel any better my love”

“Slightly it still queasy but having you here it’s not as bad”

“That’s when Blizo and Stolas walk in on Stolas pushing the cutest little trolley ever with a teapot, cups, and honey. Lillian let out a big smile because Stolas looked ridiculous.”

“He was wearing a pink frilly apron with lace on the edges that said kiss the cook. Lillian was trying hard not to laugh. She thought Stolas looked stupid in that get-up.”

“Stolas and Blizo are now at Lillian’s bedside. He looked like a maid. Stolas pushing the little trolley with tea and cakes wasn’t. Helping Blizo hands Lillian the flowers and card and the trash can”

“Hey, how’s our beautiful queen doing? How are you doing? Here are for you and take this as well while Stolas pours your tea.”

Russell, Russell

“Blush-Blizo this is super sweet you guys didn’t do all this. I mean giving everyone the day off just to take care of me. I'm doing tons better than you losing business. I’ll be fine. I have people here who are more than capable of doing that. Ozzie and Fizz have been super helpful. The staff as well, many of them some close friends of mine.”

“I’m sorry Stolas but I can’t keep it in any longer. It's pretty hard to take you seriously in that apron. I’m so sorry but with that and you pushing the trolley with the tea and cakes. It’s just too funny you look like some of the cleaning staff. Blizo what’s up with the trash can anyway a little weird if you ask me.”

“Well, Lillian, let's fix that then shall we? I have to be taken seriously after drinking this tea, a personal blend I made myself just for you. It’s made up of ginger and it's good for upset stomachs.”

“Poppy seeds to help with sleep with lots of honey for sweetness and flavor. Then my secret ingredient drank up. I've made lots even with the honey. It might be a little bitter. I’m working on making it taste sweeter and less bitter.”

“Stolas reached into the apron pocket and put on the matching bonnet that was even laser and light pink Lillian's smile became even bigger she couldn’t believe that the apron came with a matching bonnet now Stolas looked even more like a maid.”

“Stolas looked even stupider with that bonnet on, resisting the urge to laugh was even harder now. Then Stolas starts pouring the tea into a cup for Lillian to drink once the tea is poured. Stolas hands Lillian her tea and she starts drinking it gratefully.”

Pour, Pour, Pour

“So here’s your tea and now do I look like a maid because I think I look good, nice, and sexy? What do you think of Blizo? This maid may clean up but I simply love to get down and dirty.”

“Blizo blushes so hard his whole face turns pink because to Blizo at that moment Stolas never looked hotter and he wanted to do him so bad.”

“Stolas felt the same way he hinted at it by the way he was sticking his tail feathers out in a sexy manner and Stolas words had a flirty slur to them.”

“Blizo wanted so badly to pounce on Stolas and put Stolas's cloaca in his mouth. Then taste some of that sweet, sweet bird pussy.”

“Blizo may have been holding back but his mouth was drooling. Lillian sees this as she sips her tea and decides to say something with a playful tease in her mew.”

“Thanks for the tea Stolas I-sip, I better be careful this tea is very hot. Sip-You know what I could go for some hot chicken wings with extra sauce. Maybe some cheesecake with honey for dessert. I bet it has a rich and sweet taste to it-sip. You look ridiculous in the outfit. It's downright hilarious that the bonnet is just too much.”

“Well, I think I look hot, now look at that you’re smiling glad someone’s feeling better you have such a pretty smile show it more.”

“Hey Blizo, why are you drooling so much seeing anything you like because I know I do-bite.”

“Lillian puts her teacup down on the tray and bites Angel hard on the neck so hard his eyes go back into his head and he lets out a loud pleasure-filled moan.”

“Oh, Daddy!”

“After hearing Lillian's playful teasing and the fact that Stolas looked so hot and sexy in that maid outfit it exalted Stolas in all the right places. He wanted so badly to rip those clothes off Stolas body.”

“Then take in every beautiful and sexy inch of his body. Blizo just couldn’t take it any it was torture with a mighty leap. Blizo jumped on Stolas pinning him to the ground and said”

Pounce, Thump

“Stolas I’ve never been so turned on in my life you look so f*cking hot in that outfit. My dirty birdy now let me clean you up. I just want to rip them off and take in every square inch of you.Now let me rip those clothes off you. I want some of that sweet sweet bird pussy I wanna put my mouth all over it.”

“Blizo stop it you and as fun as that sounds I think you’re forgetting Blitzy that we’re not alone-kiss”

“Blizo was so distracted by how Stolas looked that he was thinking about all the things he could do to Stolas. That he completely spaced that they weren’t alone”

“Blizo looks up to everyone staring at Lillian with a very smug look on her face. Lillian was filming the whole thing on her phone. Blizo gets up, brushes himself off super embarrassed, and says.”

Brush, Brush

“Oh f*ck, hey everyone so anyway what about we all forget about what we just saw.”

“Blizo I just can’t get the whole thing on film and lots of pictures. Stolas, why don’t you take that apron off nice and slow.”

“Since Blizo clearly can’t control himself around you while you’re wearing it. So Blizo you feeling okay you a little someone all over your face you’re looking a little pink.”

“Blizo blushed even harder, somehow Lillian was just enjoying herself. Edging and teasing Blizo. Lillian had tons of these so she wanted to have some. Blizo is now speechless and might pass out if Lillian keeps this he may pass out.”

Stolas saw Blizo like this even though he was super cute when he blushed. Stolas decided to put a stop to Lillian's teasing; it wasn't helping Blizo, it was only turning him on more. Stolas didn’t mind it but Lillian was enjoying this a little too much.”

“Stolas also wanted to make sure Angel was okay. Lillian bit Angel pretty hard but he did seem enjoy it. I mean Angel let out a pretty big and loud moan. He wasn’t even trying to be quiet about it Lillian was also a little bold that a bite came out of nowhere.”

“Lillian stops it. I don't think Blizo can take much more of this. I fear he may pass out. Blizo darling you feeling okay you look a little hot.”

“I’m fine Stolas, Lillian you little sneak you better delete those pics and videos. Also, you’re a convincing son of a bitch you did that on purpose egging me on like that. Your words are sly and cunning laced with hidden meaning you did that on purpose didn’t you”

Lillian picked up her tea and started sipping it innocently to hide her sung smile acting like she did nothing wrong.”

“Sip-sip-I have no idea-sip-what you’re talking about Blizo I didn’t do anything of the sort I was simply sparking conversation. Sip-sip-you reading into signs that aren’t there.”

“Now Stolas I’ll stop but Blizo why would I delete these pics are simply too cute. I can send them to you but that takes so much effort I so much-sip effort. I should get a little something out of it don’t you think-sip-sip-sip. So how about we make a friendly little deal with nothing major and no one will lose anything vital or have to do anything big, just a little trade-off.”

“Angel, having recovered from prior events, starts to speak, his face blushing with pride because at that moment. Angel knew Lillian would make a great overlord. She had the cunning but she had the kind heart to balance that out. Angel didn’t want anyone else by his side when he took Val’s place as overlord.”

“They would rule the porn industry together and maybe make it a lot more than just sex. Who knows Angel had a feeling what Lillian wanted so since Angel might become an overlord himself he decided to practice his skills well to help get what Lillian wanted.”

“Everyone but Angel was stunned by this because they had no idea Lillian had this amount of cunning in her but clearly, when she went to Pentagram City she picked up a few things.”

“Blush-Yes, Blizo we have the upper hand so Lillian-nuzzle-kiss-what Blizo has that you could want. We have something he wants that he can offer in return for deleting this and making sure he has the only known copies.”

“Well, I might give these up if Blizo and Stolas delete and take down all those photos of me carrying Fizz all wrapped like a present he’s super embarrassed about it. I’ll take nothing less than that.”

“Those are our terms so what do you say Blizo do we have a deal”

“Okay, what just happened Lillian when did you become so cunning I mean wtf? Got to say mad respect where did this come from Angel same to you I like this side of you two. Can’t say I’ve seen it before but I like it, you have a deal.”

Swoosh

“With that Blizo receives the pics+video and takes down and deletes his Lillian does the same.”

“Pleasure doing business with you”

“Okay you two start explaining what just happened now I never thought you had something like that in you.”

“Well I spent enough time in Pentagram City I picked up a few things plus some of this is just raw talent. I figured out how they think and what they want.”

“Oh thanks, Stolas you’re too nice I didn’t think I was all that great. I mean if I’m going to become the next overlord and take Val’s place. Lillian will help me do it. I want no one by my side. I know she does a great job; she has the cunning and determination of an overlord.”

“She also has a heart pure like gold; she doesn’t care about gaining power or station. We’ll rely on reputation alone because we aren’t big on the whole soul-dealing thing for obvious reasons; the only soul we’ll ever hold is Val’s.”

“I won’t let him trick others as he did with me because even if I take his title. He could regain his power and trick more people as he did me I won’t have that happening not if we can happen”

“It’s kind of normal there but we may not like it but as long as the souls the overlords have are treated well then we can live with it. If it’s anything like with me and Val then like hell I won’t stand by and let that happen not again not ever.”

“Angel, I know I saw something special in you. It's because you remind me a lot of myself that you want to defy hell’s hierarchy. Like me wanting to be my own boss. Who knew you wanted the same thing?”

“A contracted soul rising, taking back what was stolen from him then overthrowing his oppressor. Taking charge you’ll be a total badass overlord, maybe you can use your connections to help us out.”

“You two will be hell’s second-best power couple Stolas and I are number one you’re great you got nothing on us.”

“Angel, that's the sweetest thing ever, you want me to be an overlord. Is that even possible I mean don’t overlords have to be sinners. They’re a higher form of them, they have souls so how would that even work, Angel.”

Easy Blizo nothing happened yet but I’ll try my best to do that you’ve been so good to me. Now Lillian don’t you dare say that you opened my eyes to all kinds of things. You made me question what I was capable of like when you told me if I ever tried to leave Pride.”

“The first time I did it I was so scared Val left you unrecognizable. His spit coated your mouth, your clothes, what little you were wearing were in sherds. Your body was covered in angry red slashes and rope burns. Your tails were so badly broken.”

“That wasn’t even the worst part right before you passed out. I saw your eyes now longer their big blue lakes I could get lost in for hours. They lost their soulful glow. A sickly milky pink color took their place.”

“They looked clouded, confused. At that moment a pink portal opened. I didn’t know what to expect or what would happen. When I walked through that portal.”

“Would I be in Sloth or ejected from it and sent right back to the hotel but at that moment I didn’t care you were hurt you needed help I couldn’t give you. Your tails were broken, you were unconscious, barely breathing.”

“Your fur smelled so strongly of him and his cigarettes. That I couldn’t make out your scent. You were fighting to stay alive so I walked through that portal with you in my arms.”

“I found myself in Sloth and I couldn’t believe it I left pride you were right we could leave. I might have caused the talk about my secret lover to start. I kind of yelled pretty loudly that my girlfriend needed treatment. At that moment I was so stressed and scared for you. I wasn’t thinking straight, I just wanted you to be okay, that's all that I wanted.”

“After that, you rushed to get your treatment, that's where I met Ellie. She was so good to you and to me offering me a place to stay. I didn’t have a plan, I just knew I needed to help after that. I wasn’t sure what to do. I didn't want to leave you when you needed me most. Then after what What Val did to you.”

“Even though you chose to do it for me I didn’t want to return to him. After what he did to you he crossed the line I decided right then and there I would take back my soul from him. I would make him pay for what he did to you in blood”

“So don’t you dare tell me that it’s possible my-kiss-queen because your soul may not be visible but it’s there. You have as much soul as me or any other sinner out there. You make me feel whole like you fill the hole where my soul used to be. You make me feel alive all over again.”

“Now we’re going to be the most badass overlord couple out there. I don't care who knows it-kiss. I plan to let everyone know about us once I’m free of Val. Our kittens will be kept on more quiet terms of course. Now let me give you some sugar-kiss-kiss-kiss. Can’t forget our kittens they need my love to-kiss-kiss-kiss”

“After hearing all that it was a lot but it was the sweetest and most romantic thing ever Stolas was eating this up and he was a huge hopeless romantic so this got him turned on all four of Stolas eyes were turned to Blizo the white in his eyes were little white hearts then seeing how Stolas was still in that outfit. Blizo’s eyes went wide. He was feeling it too so Stolas scooped Blizo up in his arms then they started to head out.”

“Blizo I believe something that needs to be taken outside right away”

“Oh yes right away Stolas sorry Lillian but this is very urgent you’ll be okay here for a…”

“Blizo stumbles on his words then looks to Stolas to figure out how long they’ll be and deems they will be a few hours.”

“Well be a few hours this is quite urgent something came up will you be okay Lillian”

“Now just before they leave to go do it, Lillian teasingly lets out.”

“I’ll be fine. You might find a great place to do business is in the storage room where they keep all the unsold Fizz bots. You can do great business there. It's nice and private. So best wishes and get f*cked little ones”

“Blizo and Stolas blush hard and their pace quickens because Lillian just gave them a great spot to do the nasty. Now they have left the room to do “business.”

Step, Step, Step

Millie was a mess sobbing her eyes out because of hormones and Angel's story was so full of love. She couldn’t help but cry because his love and devotion for Lillian were so pure. It was so sad and scary hearing what Val did to Lillian.”

“How badly Lillian was injured they saw her all wrapped up and in casts. That was nothing compared to what Angel told them. How terrified Angel felt that night but having it all come together in a happy ending. Then Angel kissed Lillian and kissed her tummy with her unborn kittens inside. It was the single sweetest most romantic thing ever. The tears Millie had been trying to hold back came gushing out of her. Like a waterfall because after hearing that story, she couldn’t keep the tears in longer.”

“Th-th-th-that was the single most beautiful story ever-waaa-waaa-Mox how are not m-m-moved by this. Waaaa-waaa-waaaa-that was so scary but it had the sweetest most romantic ending ever.”

“I just can’t it’s too much oh here come the tears I’m such a mess I’m so sorry it’s these blasted hormones. I don’t even know why I crying so much-waaa-waaa-waaa”

“Wipe-Millie it’s okay I don’t think you're a mess you never looked you never looked hotter-kiss.”

“You preach it, sister now Angel give me some su-muf-ar-Bleugh”

“Lillian suddenly feels the urge to hurl a mix of morning sickness and the fact that she had three cups of tea. Stolas secret ingredient in that blend he made just for Lillian was yarrow leaves. Yarrow makes you hurl Stolas, put them in Lillian’s tea to help hurl.”

“To get rid of that sicking nausea in the pit of her stomach. Lillian grabbed the trash can and puked, finally able to hurl. She felt so much better but she was pissed at Stolas. Stolas's secret ingredient that he didn’t tell Lillian was yarrow leaves. Even though she felt better Stolas tricked her. Lillian at that moment was filled with rage. Angel tried to calm Lillian down because he didn’t want her to do anything she would regret.”

“At the same time, Angel understood why Lillian was so mad. She had a right to be mad. She was tricked into drinking something that made her sick even though it made her feel better. Being tricked was never fun. He should know Val did trick him into signing away his soul to him.”
“Angel remembered that moment as clear as day Angel had just overdosed on the very thing he was named after. Anthony at the time was so scared at the time that he wasn’t thinking straight. So when Val approached him took him back to his place.”

Val showed Angel the studio and all the people he made stars. How Val could make him one too. Val would give Angel everything he could ever want fame, fortune, and admiration. All he had to do was sign the contract and it would all be his. At the time the deal seemed like a pretty sweet trade-off.”

“Val "owned” him as long as he was in the studio outside of it he was free to do as he pleased. Val even offered him a place to say so with a single pen stroke Angel signed his name. Angel had no idea what he just signed up for. He didn’t know how controlling Val was.”

“While Angel was in the studio for the first time. It was fuzzy but Angel did. Val was smoking his pipe and blowing that crimson smoke in his face. Angel felt lightheaded and Val's words seemed so sweet, pure, and innocent that Angel hung onto them with every fiber of his being. Oddly enough Val was doing the same thing when they first met.”

“Then to sweeten the deal when Val unfurled the contact and put a pen in one hand with his free hand he brought Angel Val’s face so close to his that he felt a huge amount of pleasure as he put his tongue all over Angel. So Angel happily sold his soul to him.”

“Angel never felt so good in all his afterlife when someone wanted him. Who made him feel special more than his family ever did. After Angel signed his soul over to Val. Angel found himself outside the studio in a dirty trash-filled alley. His head was pounding and puking a pink crimson like liquid into the gutters.”

“His chin dripped with a pink crimson liquid. His top buttoned down exposing his puffy tits, his fur covered in pink crimson puke with no memory of the events, he just felt like shit. Angel did get some good out of this because he met one of his best friends that day, Cherri Bomb. She found him in an alley and took him home and they’ve been friends ever since. Now back to the story at hand. Hope you like all the Angel lore more coming soon.”

“Now enough of that why not we check on the nursing queen and Angel shall we? Last we saw them Stolas tricked Lillian into drinking a tea with yarrow leaves in it. Which caused Lillian to hurl it into the trash can beside her even though she felt tons better.”

“Lillian was pissed at Stolas for deceiving her. Lillian suddenly became full of hormone-induced rage. Angel seeing this talks Lillian down because if he didn’t she would go full demon as much as Angel loved Lillian’s demon form and how she looked all covered in black fur engulfed in pink flames.”

“He thought she looked especially hot, pun intended when she was clawing at Val at that club. Angel thought she never looked prettier. Safe to say blood didn’t only look good on Angel. Lillian looked pretty good covered in blood. The red looked so good on her fur white and black fur. The color brought out her beautiful blue eyes.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“Lillian just let it out here let me rub your back. Would you like that kitten? Would that make you feel better?”

“As Angel rubs Lillian back little purrs of satisfaction slip out and she gives him kisses licking him with her rough sandpapery tongue.”

“Purr-purr-purr-I already feel tons better. Lick-lick-lick-That tea did the trick, wait that bitch! Stolas secret ingredient is yarrow leaves no wonder he said made it special for me that jerk!”

“Easy Lillian granted Stolas shouldn’t have deceived you like that so you’re right to be mad but he only did it because he cares. Now stop that Lillian you know I ticklish I am.”

“Fine Angel cakes, It’s just Stolas offered me something that made me sick. It wasn't fun having to puke. I’m doing enough of that as it is because of morning sickness. I don’t want to do any more than necessary. I hate throwing up. It makes me feel downright shitty.”

“Lillian’s eyes turn from blue to pink with fire blazing in them.”

“Now don’t you feel better? Sometimes after a good hurl, you’ll feel tons better.”

“I guess I do I just wish me told me I would’ve drunk it-yawn”

“The nice warm tea is making Lillian sleepy. It seems the poppy seeds are starting to pick up, making our sweet kitten sleepy. Combined with the fact that Lillian was finally able to hurl. Plus how she got little to no sleep the night before. Lillian finally got that feeling of nausea off her chest Lillian could finally give into the warm embrace of sleep.”

“Then Angel eyes Lillian like really if Stolas told you this tea would make you hurl would you have drunk it I have a hard time believing that as he says.”

“Lillian so if you knew this tea would make you hurl would’ve drunk it”

“Lillian tries to be defiant by failing because Angel knows Lillian too well. So he knows when she’s lying and calls her out on it”

“Yawn-Yes I would’ve drunk it thank you very much and I don’t appreciate looking at me like that.”

“Really kitten I have a hard time believing that because you must’ve been up for hours puking. Your tails were wrapped around your body so tightly that you only do that when you’re in a lot of pain.”

“So I find it very hard to believe if someone told you. After you bring up for hours sick to your stomach. That this tea would hurt I believe the last thing you wanted to do was puke more. So is that what you truly think my sweet precious kitten-kiss”

“Yawn-I guess you’re-yawn-right Angel you kind of have-yawn-a point-Zzz”

“Then with that Lillian falls asleep on Angel's chest and her face is nuzzling her face in his chest trying to find his fluffy tits. To rest her head on them like a pillow and just bury her face in them but Angel's shirt was in her way of his warm fluffy tits .”

Nuzzle, Nuzzle, Nuzzle

“I know what you want and is this dumb shirt getting in the way of that? Well, let me fix that for you.”

Rip

“Angel's shirt was blocking his fluffy tits. Angel seeing this takes his shirt off. Revealing his white and pink chest fur with a light pink heart outline once the shirt came off. Lillian finally settled to sleep listening to the sound of Angel’s heartbeat as it lures her to sleep. Her face settled in the middle of his heart outline making it look like she was his heart.”

“Then Lillian buries her face buried so deep in his tits. M+M stared at him hard. I mean Angel was now shirtless. Angel held Lillian close, feeling her embrace as he watched her sleep purr softly as she slept.”

Nuzzle, Nuzzle, Nuzzle

“Purr, Purr,Purr”

“Well glad you’re happy you love to cuddle, don’t you kitten? I am glad you like them, you're the only person allowed to touch my tits now. After all, I don’t want to share these with anyone but you kitten.”

“I bet everyone’s going to be jealous back at the hotel. I want to let everyone know that Angel Dust is off the market. I’m all yours kitten-kiss.”

“Also Moxxie, and Millie please stop staring. Take a picture, it'll last longer. It’s normally ten dollars but for you, I’ll give you the friends and family discount of five dollars.”

“I’m sorry if my being shirtless is making you uncomfortable. I want Lillian to be comfortable and she was my to bury her face in my fluffy tits and my shirt was getting in the way of that so bite me bitch”

“M+M finally stops staring at Angel and they look him in the eyes. No longer fazed by the fact that Angel is shirtless. Or how it looked good without a shirt on. They were also shocked by how protective Angel was of Lillian. They were impressed by that even more so by the fact.”

“That Angel took his shirt off in front while other people were in the room. He didn’t even feel the slightest bit uncomfortable. He even defended his actions. Angel would go to extreme lengths to make Lillian feel comfortable. Not everyone would take their shirts off with other people present. They thought it was very sweet that Angel went to Lillian.”

“Oh Angel so sorry for staring, it's Lillian, how is she breathing? I mean her face is so buried in your chest. You can’t make out her face or her head. All I see is your fur. I can just barely make out the tips of her ears, they're just sticking out of your fur.”

“You just took off your shirt and came out of nowhere. I mean how are you not uncomfortable or feeling self-conscious right now?”

“Angel with a slight laugh in his voice starts explaining I mean he should’ve been expecting this sooner or later. Seeing Lillian’s face buried deep in his tits was a little weird. Angel didn’t care though he liked having Lillian this close to him holding her and feeling her embrace.”

“Breathing in her scent of lavender sweet warm milk. Fresh cotton with a slight sour smell and tang of vomit. Angel loved Lillian’s scent every part of it he wanted to breathe it all in. He liked listening to the sound of her heartbeat against his.”

“Angel just loved the cute little things she did in her sleep. Like the little Purrs how she nuzzles him without knowing it just happens. When Lillian was sleeping she was always super cat-like. Angel loved it because it was adorable. He loved how peacefully Lillian looked while she was sleeping.”

“ I mean it’s how they first met after all at the club. Lillian just went up to him burying her face deep in his tits. Lillian was bold, not afraid to go after what she wanted. Angel admired that in her it made him want to chase after what he wanted.”

“What Angel wanted was his soul back in body where it belonged, not for Val to play with as he pleased. Angel wanted to have Val bound in chains. He wanted to make Val pay for what he did to Lillian. Angel wanted to be an overlord with Lillian by his side; they would rule hell's porn industry together.”

“He wanted to be someone his kids would be proud to call their dad. Angel wanted to be free of Val before the kits arrived. Val wouldn’t let Lillian or his kittens live. He would kill them without a second thought he would make Angel watch helplessly as he shot them one by one. With Moneymaker, his gun is full of Angelic bullets. Used on his lowest earnest”

“Saving Lillian for last not even grating her the quick swift mercy of death he would make it slow and painful he would relish killing her. The very thought of seeing Lillian’s black blood run like a river was truly horrifying”

“After the events of the club. He either wanted her dead or he would fear her. I mean not many sinners or hellborns stood up to overlords. Much less cause a scene in a club by mauling him.”

Then Lillian dragged Val's wings and dropped them beside Angel's feet. At the hotel, it was the first of many gifts she gave him. It was a little sadistic. Sure but he loved them he even helped her hang them right above their bed.”

“Lillian was super proud of her kill even if Val ended up walking away alive but his pride was wounded because he just got his ass handed to him by Lillian. Angel also loved those wings because they held the memory of the first time he stood up to Val and at that moment he knew Lillian would always have his back. She would always rush to his defense in a heartbeat regardless of the danger.”

“Luckily for Angel, Val won’t get a chance to lay a single finger on Lillian or his kittens. If Angel had anything to say about that it would never happen because long before the kittens arrived.”

Angel would be free of Val and his poison. Angel set a goal and he would make it Levi had a point this fight was his alone. With the aid of Lillian’s friends. Angel would train his ass off and march down to that studio. Refused to leave until he got what he wanted. Giving Val what he deserved a proper beatdown. This time Angel wouldn’t stand cowering in a corner while Val beat him like a punching bag this time Angel would punch back and keep punching. Angel wanted to show Val that he wasn’t the same scared person he was when he just died.”

“He was Lillian’s guardian angel, father to his kittens, and he fought off the heaven’s army. Angel lived to see another day and to tell the tale. He changed Angel wanted Val to know. That Angel wasn’t a pushover anymore. He wanted to be free of him once and for all.”

“Now you must be sick of hearing me ramble. So let's get back to Angel, Moxxie, and Millie. Angel started to answer all of Moxxie's questions one by one.”

“Well for one Moxxie I kind of used to total strangers seeing me naked. I am also pretty comfortable with my body. If total strangers see me without a shirt then you guys are nothing but your friends so it’s fine.”

“Also Lillian is breathing just fine. She just loves to bury her face in my tits. Though I have to say she’s never gone that deep she must have missed me.”

“Is she comfortable? Are you comfortable? I mean her face is really in there. How deep do those go anyway?”

“Sorry, I just had all these questions since the hospital. I just found it rude to ask them then. Hope you don’t mind me asking them now.”

“Moxxie it’s fine it’s understandable I get it’s a little weird from your point of view. She’s very comfy and I like it as well. It's nice having this close to me listening to her purr. It also gives me a chance to do things like this”

“Angel scratches the tips of Lillian's ears and she admits a soft purr”

“Purr”

“That’s the cutest thing ever!”

“I know right”

“Hey Millie nice of you to join us now Moxxie as deep my tits go well they go pretty deep. I can fit all kinds of stuff in here like phones, weapons and so much more.”

“I mostly try to keep them empty because my favorite thing to put in them is right here. However, I have been keeping a lot more firearms in here for obvious reasons. Luckily I have them in pretty deep so Lillian can’t feel them”

“That’s so cool you have an interdimensional storage unit that’s wicked cool.”

“Thanks, I guess it’s kinda cool isn’t it”

“So Angel what’s yarrow and why doesn’t Lillian like it?”

“Well, Millie yarrow is a healing herb that makes you puke. To help expel toxins from your body. I’m super familiar with that herb. It's useful but not my particular favorite.”

“As Angel says this Millie luges for the teapot. Then starts chugging the tea from the spout because Millie has this pit of nausea in her stomach she desperately wants to be rid of. So when said Angel yarrow would make hurl Millie jumped at the chance to be rid of it.”

Pounce

“Come to momma rid me of this feeling-glug-glug-glug-glug”

“Millie, take it easy, we don't know how strong that tea is.”

“Moxxie right, yarrow is a very potent herb so easy a little goes a long way.”

“Glug-glug-glug-glug-Don’t tell me what to do bitch I need to puke. I need to puke now! Glug-glug-glug-glug-I’m going to drink as much as I want so help me. You better not try to stop me-glug-glug-glug-glug.”

“Millie said this with a sudden burst of rage. Someone's mood of the day today is anger. Then with those last few gulps, Millie finishes off the teapot and wipes the tea droplets from her chin. Moxxie asks Millie if she is feeling okay because she finished that whole teapot.”

“Hey Millie, how are you feeling?”

“I feel stupid tea did wow-belck”

“The tea given how much Millie drank took effect instantly. Millie grabs the trash can from the middle of the bed. Then hurls into it after finally getting that off her chest Millie loudly exclaims.”

“Oh f*ck yes! I feel so much bet-Zzz”

“Then with that Millie falls asleep after finally getting all that off her chest. Millie’s tail goes limp then with a loud thump. Millie falls on Lillian’s tail using them as a pillow as she nuzzles her face into them as she settles down to sleep.”

Thump, Nuzzle, Nuzzle, Nuzzle

“Zzzz”

“Okay that's too cute I need a pic that’s just the cutest thing ever”

Snap

“That’s a keeper here Angel take a look”

“Moxxie shows Angel his phone”

“That’s too cute, Lillian’s tails being used as a pillow by Millie is simply the sweetest I’m taking a pic of this.”

Snap

“Perfect, just perfect.”

“So Angel back in the bathroom, don't you think Lillian was being a little extra hormonal? I understand they can mess with her head but she seemed to be pumped full of them.”

“She seemed to have a lot on her chest. Those tears were pretty big. You did a great job in calming her down. How did you do it? Millie and I were too in shock to do anything.”

“Moxxie I’m sure it’s only because she’s carrying a litter of kittens is a lot of work. It's not her fault that our twins, triplets, or quadlets. Are messing with her to such an extent.”

“As for how I comforted her, I just held her close and listened to her. She just needed to vent that we haven't gotten to talk properly for ages. Lillian tends to hide when she’s hurting.”

“She is a lot better about it now but sometimes she feels the need to hide how she feels when things are going well, not wanting to be a burden. Oh shit these past two days, my interview, my getting the job, and my first day.”

“She was suffering. She didn’t want to make me feel bad so she didn’t tell me. No wonder she was sleeping in the tub when I found her that morning before I went to work. She was up all night sick to her stomach and she didn’t feel the need to tell me. Must’ve been the same day I left for work that she ate all the ice cream and drank all that bezel juice.”

“Lillian’s always been an emotional eater. That combined with mood swings, increased appetite. It’s no wonder she ate herself sick comusing all that sugar. Combined with morning sickness that must’ve been one killer stomach ache.”

“I feel like such a jerk for not noticing this sooner it’s no wonder she poured out her. That she was just so happy to see me that it all came out of her like a gushing waterfall.”

“I miss her when I leave her but I had no idea she missed me so viciously. I want to be here for her. I can’t have a repeat of yesterday. Who knows what would’ve happened if Lillian's gal pals didn’t show up?”

“I didn’t know she hated being alone so badly. She usually loves her alone time. At the same time, I love working for I.M.P. It’s been a blast working with Blizo. I don't want to give that up. I love working with you guys.”

“I can’t have Lillian being a hot mess every time I leave. I promised I’d be there more for her. I intend to do just that but how can I do that? Moxxie I don’t know what I’m going to do, I'm screwed.”

“ Easy Angel everything will be okay just talk to Blizo he’s very understanding. Also, you’re in Lust for f*ck’s sake pay Asmodus to make a doll or body pillow for Lillian in your likeness. You could pose for one or give them a reference photo.”

“That way Lillian can have something to hold and cuddle with and put your robe on the doll that way it smells like you and have them make it extra fluffy.”

“Those are great Ideas thanks, Mox-Zzz”

“Look at that all the took him out I guess Angel was pretty stressed good for him-Zzz”

“Now let's let them sleep. I bet you must be wondering what Levi, Bee, and Bel are. Well they’re still sleeping so we end our story here. I have this feeling those three might be waking up soon. With a fun-filled day planned for Lillian, Millie, and Angel who was an honorary gal pal. Maybe even include all the others as well.”

“Have a fun little outing after all we haven’t heard from Fizz and Ozzie in ages or the pets. Blizo and Stolas have been a while since we heard from them as well they must be having fun doing it and in Lust no less me-ow. So I’ll leave you to wonder. What those plans are, stay tuned and all shall be revealed in good time. So I hope to see you there, my loyal readers.”

Chapter Text

“Hello, now let's get straight to the point. It’s noon, and after a fun-filled night, Levi, Bee, and Bel are finally awake. They notice that Millie, Lillian, and Angel are missing. They figured they must’ve gotten up before them, so they exited their pillow fort. Then, they head to the bedroom to find Angel, Millie, and Lillian. One other person that we know is Moxxie, but they don’t know that yet.”

“Now, as they approach the bed, they all let out big yawns and wake from their slumber. Millie and Lillian, feeling so much better after finally getting some sleep and not feeling nauseous, wake up with a monstrous appetite because they hadn’t eaten since they got the midnight munchies, so they were starving. Their stomachs growl like crazy. Both these queens and their kids needed food now.”

“Yawn”

“Good morning, or should I say afternoon? Last night must’ve worn you out from all the fun we had. Well, that was just the beginning. We have even more planned today. So come on, get up, and get dressed. We have a fun-filled day planned today.”

“Yes today is full of surprises lets not waste any more time”

“Millie who is that with you can’t say I’ve seen him around”

“Levi easy that’s not important glad to see you up Lillian glad to see you slept well”

“Grr”

“Hey, kitten sounds like you’re hungry-kiss-come on let's get you something to eat what do you want? I know I could eat I did skip breakfast”

“Grr”

“Millie you hungry too what do you want I make you anything your heart desires-kiss”

“Millie and Lillian exclaimed at once”

“We’re starved!”

“Okay then let's have lunch then”

“Angel was about to get up and out of bed to have lunch. Then everyone planned on getting dressed. Moxxie stops Angel because he notices Bee staring at his exposed chest.”

“Hey Angel before you get up I think you might be forgetting something”

“Yes, Angel, you may want to put a shirt on. Bee-flick-stop staring, it's rude, yes he’s not wearing a shirt and looks good without one but you’re making him uncomfortable.”

“Blush-Oh! Thanks for forgetting. I'm so sorry I took it off earlier to help my kitten-kiss-get more comfortable. This is so embarrassing I didn’t realize I wasn't still wearing one. I must’ve fallen asleep earlier to the sounds of your purrs Lillian.”

“Angel cake do you have to I like you like this all your fur exposed like this it’s nice”

“I’d have to agree”

“Hiss-Back off bitch this slutty little spider is mine so all his fluffiness is mine. Bee stop straining his eyes right here so look at them.”

“Look at me f*ck with him you f*ck with me you. Wanna taste of these claws bitch because I’m more than happy to oblige”

“Lillian suddenly gets angry, a mix of hormones and the hanger. Slowly the white in Lillian’s fur became less and less dominant. The black in her fur was spreading, becoming more and more dominant. Lillian’s eyes fade from gentle blue to vibrant pink with little pink embers.”

“Lillian’s claws unsheathed with a metallic finish to them. They were coated in angelic steel. They were thanks to her favorite invention, Angel's Kiss. Liquefied angelic steel in a non-toxic nail polish form.”

“Angel recognizes the early stages of Lillian going full demon. Angel calms Lillian’s rage starting by putting his shirt back on. Angel may not have gone full demon himself yet you have to be very mad for that to happen. Angel knew from the events of Lillian mauling Val at the club. Then dragging his wings back to the hotel after the initial rush wore off. Lillian collapsed onto their bed and fell right to sleep.”

“So Angel knew it took up a lot of energy now with Lillian carrying their kittens she could seriously hurt herself if she were to go into it as well as cause massive property damage and they were guests so before the situation escalated any further Angel decided to deescalate the situation.”

Russell

“Easy Lillian Bee meant nothing. Bee was just being nice. I do look good. Seeing me topless caught her off guard and sometimes when that happens inside thoughts slip out.”

“No need to go beast mode on her if you were to do that it wouldn’t end well for you kitten. You know that doing that takes up a lot of energy, most of that energy is being put toward our kittens.”

“You could end up hurting yourself or our kittens if you were to transform. You know how much energy and contraction it takes to maintain that form. I don’t want you straining yourself, relax, take it easy.”

“I know it must be hard given how the hormones are messing with your head badly. Please try not to give in to the anger. I’m sure Bee is very sorry and that won't happen again.”

“Yes Lillian I’m so sorry I can’t express how sorry I am please forgive me”

“See kitten Bee feels bad about what happened. Now I bet you’re not mad at her, you're just hangry. Why don’t we get you something to eat? How would you like that? What do my kitten-kiss-and her kittens want to eat?”

“Angel having successfully calmed Lillian down. Lillian’s fur slowly returns to normal, the black slowly receding. No longer covering her whole body, only the black stripes on her body. White is now the dominant color on her fur. Lillian’s eyes were now back to a calm gentle blue now longer fierce and fiery pink.”

“Everyone stared at Lillian and Angel because even though they knew there would be mood swings that were intense like this might not be a normal pregnancy. Moxxie stared extra hard; he had his suspicions that this wasn’t normal.”

“Angel's words brought some comfort but he still had his doubts. He knew that pregnancy was handled differently by each queen. Lillian’s words lingered in his mind like how everything came at her twice as hard. Lillian might just be feeling this way because it’s her first time but that didn’t settle right with Moxxie.”

“Morning sickness was normal but by the way Lillian was getting sick it was like she was already at the ten-week mark. He was just relieved Lillian finally told someone. How bad she was feeling so she could get some help.”

“Also given who the dad was no offense to Angel. Moxxie liked him, that's saying something because as far as sinners go. Angel was great compared to the clients they had to deal with daily. Given how rare this is for sinners and hellborn to have kids. How Lillian and Angel were having a whole litter of kittens.”

“Having to carry one kid had to be hard enough as it was; he couldn't imagine what it’s like to have to carry more than one. Having to share and compete for the body's resources. Millie seemed to be doing better since she was no longer trying to hide the fact that she was expecting. Giving into her cravings and having someone to be by her side. To help her with the morning sickness and to rub her little hooves.”

“Angel also seemed to calm her down as quickly she got mad. He seemed to know just what to do to calm her down just before things got hairy. How he did that was amazing.”

“Moxxie was also shocked because three deadly sins knew Lillian. When Moxxie woke up Millie told him all about Lillian’s girl’s day. How Millie was excited to meet Lillian's friends Moxxie was just surprised that Lillian’s gal pals were the sins of Sloth, Gluttony, and Envy. Now back to the story at hand, Lillian all calmed down and started to speak”

“Well Angel I know I was just joking about this earlier but some hot chicken wings and cheesecake with honey drizzle. Sounds killer right about now if I’m being honest.”

“Well, then, let's get you just that. But first, let's get dressed. I’ll help you find some clothes that make you feel good, like this outfit you're wearing right now.”

“I can’t say I’ve seen you in it before but it looks good on you Lillian. Then again you look good in anything you wear. Then after that, you can have all the hot chicken and cheesecake your little heart desires my kitten-kiss.”

“Thank you, Angel. That design is one of my personal projects. I had this one made especially for Lillian. I also brought over a few other pieces. For her, I got even more back at my place.”

“Yes that’s just one of the many surprises we have planned today”

“Levi walked over to the chair where she put all of Lillian's new clothes and besides the one Lillian was wearing, there were three other choices to choose from. Each one is better than the last Lillian loves each one more than beautiful than the last. Levi shows each outfit to Lillian and then describes each one in exquisite detail.”

“Okay, Lillian's outfit number one is a beautiful piece. It's a light blue floor-length dress with white snowflakes coated in white glitter. As you can see, it’s nice and loose, flowy, and not contrasting. The light blue and white simply go great with your complexion.”

“The light blue goes great with your fur color; it would even make your eyes pop. This piece is similar to a sundress but can also be worn to the fanciest of formal and dinner parties.”

“Yes, it’s even funcual with lots of hidden pockets. Silver glitter flats. A shining snowflake hair clip to go in your fur. You’ll make heads turn in this piece.”

“Now if that wasn’t for you then we also have this piece right here. It’s a bit less extravagant than the other one but simplistically slays. This is a lavender pantsuit with white lace around the cuffs. On the arms and bottom of pant legs.”

“This outfit is great for daily use or for attending important meetings. It's made of a soft yet stretchy cloth. You’ll be a total girl boss rocking this looks safe to say you and Angel won’t only be the best overlords ever! You’ll also be the best looking as well”

“Now we saved the best piece of last. We have a gray tee shirt that says my mood now. It may be blank now but here’s the thing, it's like a mood ring. It changes with your mood displaying different emojis.”

With two choices of bottoms, you have the matching gray sweatshirt with a pink stripe down the sides of each leg with a variety of emojis. This makes for a great set of pajamas.”

“Now your “second choice of bottoms you have a very nice pair of white-washed jeans. Nice and open at the bottom because we know you hate it when your ankles are constructed. This makes for a great day-to-day outfit. Going on walks, shopping, or going to meet friends.”

“Yes and everything here is made of a nice soft cotton blend that’s nice and stretchy so as your kittens grow the clothes will expand with them then once the kittens are out you can wear them like normal because you can’t even tell that these are maternity wear”

“Yes, so what do you want to wear Lillian? Lots of great options if I do say so myself. Which one sparks your interest the most shows off that beautiful baby belly of yours.”

“Angel there’s so many choices I’m kind of torn on what to wear. I’d look good in any of them. I’d hate to disappoint you but it’s only been a few days I highly doubt. I'm even close to showing you might have to wait for a few more weeks for that to happen”

“Bel and Angel chime in because well it wasn’t noticeable but Lillian was showing a little bump. They may only find out she was expecting a few days ago. However, Lillian had been showing signs for a while, four weeks to be precise. Subtle at first like how she insisted on staying in more whenever Angel and Cherri wanted to go out. Have a drinking booze, partying, have a great time, get wasted, have fun, that kind of thing. Back when they were still staying at the hotel.”

“Lillian insisted she was too tired and said she much rather stay inside the hotel. To cuddle with Keekee and Nugs beside the fireplace and sleep. Also, Lillian's appetite slowly increased. When Lucifer made his famous pancakes Lillian ate three stacks of five pancakes each loaded with syrup and butter.”

“Angel and most of the hotel knew Lillian had the appetite of a mouse. Eating what she was put in front of her. Rarely having seconds much less thirds unless she liked it a lot. They brushed this off because well Lucifer pancakes were good so they thought nothing of it. Also, the cravings were just not as obvious.”

“Like carrot sticks dipped in Greek yogurt or snacking on all the bugs Nifty killed. Like the spiders, and moths but mostly Roches even a rat from time to time. At first, they thought it was weird but Angel quickly rushed to Lillian’s defense saying bugs were a great source of protein and Lillian being a cat demon sometimes needed to satisfy her animal side.”

“As time wore on the systems became more and more noticeable over time. When Lillian was in the hospital she mentioned how bad and sickly it smelled. Also how she started crying and missing Angel for no good reason might explain why she was so hostile to Stolas when she was woken up; it was a mix of withdrawal and hormones.”

“Lillian might not even be affected by the love potion at all; her sense of smell is just heightened so she could smell what most couldn't. Angel was so happy to hear this he hated the fact that Val might be able to control her. It might also explain when Stolas and Moxxie uncorked the love potion vial.”

“Lillian got all the love potion out of her system. Her sensitive sense of smell plus morning sickness, caused her to puke. Of course, doctors had to consider all possibilities.”

“Seeing who Lillian was dating they didn’t stress it too much. Sinners and hellborn having kids the natural way was slim to nothing.They knew that Lillian had been exposed to strong drugs so they figured that there might be some lasting side effects.”

“The doctors were in uncharted waters. Here given how they knew little about the spit they found on Lillian’s chin and lips. They tried to see if Angel knew anything about it but at the time Angel was scared to share what he knew given he still had trust issues back then he was so much better now that he had people in his corner to back him up.”

“Now Bel had her reasons for thinking something may have been different with Lillian’s from her time at her hospital. You see most patients Bel’s staff takes care of most of Bel’s duties. They only reported to Bel with special patient cases. Like Lillian and her love potion poisoning when Ellie. Lillian’s nurse told her that Bel thought that might not be the case.”

“Bel asked what color the barf was that would provide crucial. It was a normal slimy green not a mix of pinks. Bel found this interesting love potion poisoned victims their puke was a mix of pinks even after they puked it all up. Even with the few cases where hellborn were drugged with it they always returned to normal. Bel figured that even if Lillian was exposed to the raw unfiltered spit she would return to normal.”

“Bel just figured something else might be going on with Lillian but she couldn’t be certain it was quite rare for this to happen so until Lillian got more obvious systems Bel didn’t want to assume Lillian was carrying Angel kits without further proof. Now let's see what Bel and Angel have to say on this matter.”

“Well, kitten. I like the first choice, the light blue sundress with the snowflakes on it. It's quite pretty. Lillian, we only found out a few days ago but some signs were there.”

“The week after the extermination you started acting differently not wanting to go out as much sleep as you could. Your appetite seems to have increased. You’ve never been one to eat more than just one serving of something. You usually have a mouse-like appetite and also the fact that you ate some weird stuff like carrots dipped yogurt with bugs Nifty killed for toppings.”

That night everyone went to the club. It was one of the better days you thought it might be fun. To get out of the hotel and hang with friends but oddly enough you didn’t have a lick to drink.”

You seemed a little on edge in the club when I saw Val and when to tell him off when something in you just snapped. Seeing me hurt and bleeding you went ape shit on him, your rage and hormones. No wonder you were so tired after that.”

“You must've taken so much out of you that there were little ones inside of you. I wish I had known this beforehand. I mean I was worried enough about you when you took my place at the studio you went to while I was sleeping. Oh gods the amount of drugs inhaled and the love potion you drank.”

“All that time you were carrying little ones oh god, oh god I hope our kids are going to be okay. I mean you were doped up on painkillers and bezel juice you drank. I just hope they’ll be okay I mean the first ten weeks are the most important oh f*ck, f*ck, f*ck. I just found out I was going to be bad. I can't bear the thought of it ending in a miscarriage.”

“Angel is easy. There's no need to panic. Lillian and her kittens are fine, so you don't give her unnecessary stress. Given how special Lillian's case was and how she’s my friend, Ellie reported to me straight away.”

“I had my suspicions given how she could smell the potion. When most couldn't be something over than love potion poisoning. Given how heightened her sense of smell became, it was good before.”

“Now she could smell what most couldn't, it might be something else. Like pregnancy it’s very rare given sinner and hellborn couples are rare but that night at my hospital you made quite the scene. I figured there might be a chance as time wore on. The signs became slightly less stubble; it only confined or caused my suspicions to grow.”

“Angel I wouldn’t worry the drugs we gave her eased her pain but are also safe for nursing queens. At the time I didn’t want to take any chances. I didn't want to put the possible kittens at risk while at the same I wanted Lillian to get better.”

“Not sure how the Bezel juice got inside one of my hospitals. We are always good about making sure certain items don’t enter the premieres. I wouldn’t stress too much about that bottle of Bezel juice. She shared that Prince Stolas won’t do your kittens any harm. As long as she hasn’t had any more alcohol since then.”

“Those two left quite the mess, lucky that was their last day. I mean I let Ellie, my top nurse, bring Lillian a nice treat of ginger tea and an assessment of treats. Then what do they do? They go and spike it with bezel juice someone smuggled in.”

“ Prince Stolas was as quiet as a mouse until Lillian showed up. She brought some life back into him that’s for sure. I’m so glad my staff decided to place them together.”

“Come on Bel let them have a little fun. What's wrong with that?”

“Well Bee is normally fine, it's their choice but they were quite loud Lillian was being super vocal about how she wanted to bury her face in your chest. Angel, all my staff heard it and stopped to listen.”

“Shockingly Lillian made a quick recovery three days in time. It was like once all the toxins of the love potion were out of her system. She slowly returned to her normal self.”
“Was the only major blow she took, I helped her out a little, and took quite a bit out of me. They were broken in multiple places. Healing bones is a tricky thing. It was even harder given how thin and fragile they were but I did it. So Angel, don't stress, your kittens will be fine.”

“I sense from Lillian that both she and your kittens are fine, nice, and healthy. They’re tough as nails just like her parents so if they can survive all that Lillian went through.”

“Being poisoned by a love potion and surviving that beating she took then while Lillian was under its effects. Then your kittens will be fine, better than fine, they'll be strong.”

“Thanks, Bel. I feel much better already knowing that Lillian is going to be okay and our kittens will be okay. I've just been so far, it’s just she’s been through so much these past two weeks. I just can’t believe that she was carrying kittens that whole time.”

“Well don’t stress it Angel it’s normal to be nervous I mean you’re going to be a dad. I bet Lillian isn’t the only one going through a rollercoaster of emotions. How are you taking this? I mean it’s a lot to be handed to you at once.”

“Well it’s a lot but I’m excited about getting to be a dad. I mean I never dreamed this would be possible. Sinners like me have been told so many times that I lost count that we have one life to do as we please.”

“Then when we died that was it. Then our main focus was survival, finding something we were good at, and then using that money to survive. Some souls such as myself sell their souls to overlords. Valentino is the overlord who has mine.”

“So we can make it big and they offer us their protection. All in exchange for giving them our soul a small piece of ourselves that they are free to with as they please. Keep us around or simply wipe us from existence.”

“Now thanks to Lillian she’s the best thing to happen to me now. I'm more than surviving. I'm thriving. I feel like I’m finally able to enjoy my afterlife and I plan on doing just that. Giving our kittens and Lillian the best lives we can want.”

“After hearing all and some of what Angel said before it all clicked in all the sins. Hearing Angel talk, the major key point was the fact that he said he sold his soul to an overlord. They were quite shocked by Levi, especially because she had her suspicions.”

“I knew it, no wonder I sensed you were missing something. That something was your soul damn.”

I can’t say I saw that coming of all the things that was a very likely possibility. Hearing you say it out loud is something else even if it was a slip of the tongue”

“ If he can’t even control, please mind my words, Angel. Val may have your soul but you’re your person and should be treated as such. Now wonder if he wants you back; this makes him look bad if he can’t keep a soul bound to him under control.”

“Then they questioned his credibility as an overlord. It makes him look so bad they have already started doing just that. You have been gone for nearly two weeks. This is making him look so bad right now his rep is slowly starting to fall.”

“Since you made up a good part of his money plus all the spending he’s doing trying to find you and the reward for your safe return you chose to wait this out he’ll simply lose his rank without you having to do a thing.”

“I try to stay out of politics such a drag I’d rather party but she's not wrong Val tanking his rep even taking Vox and Velvette down with him”

“I just can’t believe Lillian took your place at work. How did she pull that off? I had to guess Val hurt Lillian. She didn’t try to fight back because the potion affected her ability to think straight. Why would she drink that love potion in the first place?”

“Easy everyone Levi, Bee thanks good to know. That Val is losing his funding and people are doubting his credit as an overlord. It is easier to take over. I won’t just do nothing. I want my soul back and I will get it back.”

“Now Bel long story short Lillian felt bad about what happened at the club. She knew Val would be extra hard on me whenever he’s mad I’m his punching bag.”

“She took a potion, turned into me, and went to my place giving me a day off from his wrath. So she took it for me and as you know she was left in bad shape. That isn’t what matters now. She and our kits are healthy. That's all you need to know. Lillian, you’ve been quiet you okay did you get sick again? The morning sickness is a bitchy kitten.”

“Angel turns to Lillian's spot on the bed to find it empty, seeing that Angel's voice fills with worry.

“Wait don’t panic, her spot on the bed is empty. I’m sure she’s fine. She must’ve slipped away while we were talking. She was always good at being quiet as a mouse can scare me at times but it’s what made her so good at her job. Where could she be”

“Just then Lillian walks in wearing the lavender pantsuit that Levi made for her highlighting Lillian’s baby belly. It wasn’t very obvious for those who didn’t know she was expecting. Lillian just looked bloated and if she wanted to Lillian could easily hide it.”

“Angel is relieved to see Lillian okay in fact better than fine Angel though Lillian never looked more beautiful. The pantsuit draped gently over her highlighting her baby belly beautifully. Even if it wasn’t too obvious yet their kittens still had a lot of growing to do.”

“Before they entered this big world her tails all spread out like peacock feathers. The purple made her blue eyes shine even brighter and with the dark blue skies of Lust.”

“Lillian I’m so glad you’re okay you gave me quite the start you look amazing and you're showing look at that cute bump. I see you went with the pantsuit as my second choice.”

“It looks amazing on you and I see you wanted to match the ring where staying in purple does suit you well. Levi knows what she’s doing you look like a total girl boss kitten”

“Thanks, Angel but why are you and everyone else still not dressed yet? I heard you gabbing in the bathroom. It's all great news. Val is screwing up without any interference.”

“I guess it explains why I feel so weighted down. I guess I am further along than we first thought. I’m not used to the added weight. Yes, Stolas and I bonded in the hospital.”

“I didn’t know what I was expecting. I thought I had a little of Queen Bee’s juice. Was a great way to celebrate me and him getting out. So bite me bitch oh gods when I was drunk I said that oh gods.”

“Now what I did for Angel was a touch foolish for sure and I got a little banged up but I don’t regret it. I would do anything for Angel. Val had it coming in that club you hurt Angel you get these claws. Everyone who isn’t dressed hurry the f*ck up I’m starving and I will resort to cannibalism if I don’t get something to eat NOW!”

“Yes, we should get out of bed Mox I’m pretty hungry myself. If Lillian doesn’t get something to eat soon. We have a massacre on our hands Lillian just a few more minutes. I’m sure everyone can get dressed quickly right? Now has your hearing always been that good? The bathroom was quite a ways away.”

“Of course”

Snap

“Everyone said at once and Angel rushed to the bathroom to get dressed since working for I.M.P. Angel always showered in the evenings now Bel, Levi, and Bee snap their fingers. They were now dressed in their normal clothes. Not wanting to risk Lillian’s rage or the consumption of human flesh.”

“Everyone is now dressed too much to Lillian’s relief. Just as they are about to head out to eat Fizz and Ozzie walk in and say. Followed by Blizo and Stolas who managed to clean themselves up. For the most part, there were stubble signs of their love-making session.”

“Lillian picked up on how Stolas feathers were all ruffled and sweaty. Blizo's suit was wrinkled and he had feathers mixed in with Blizo's suit and a few lingered on his horns. Both had little bite marks on their necks a lot like hickeys.”

“After that importune f*ck session both had a ravenous appetite. Not just for each other they were hungry for some lunch they burned a lot of calories and stamina during their f*ck session so they had an appetite to rival Millie and Lillian, our two nursing queens.”

“Hey you guys, have fun last night, girls glad to see everyone awake and dressed. Also didn’t expect to see you have even more people over. It was quite a shock running into Stolas and Blizo.”

“Who are the two other imps can’t say I’ve seen them around before. They seemed familiar at the time like we crossed paths before. Well come on the merrier Angel thought you would be at work by now but since you’re here we have a fun day planned.”

“We have a fun day planned don’t sisters everyone’s welcome to come along”

“We sure do for Angel and Lillian”

“Bee, Levi, and Bel say it all at once, then Ozzie continues talking.”

“We’re going to show you around all the different rings of hell with fun surprises along the way starting with Lust. Since you’re staying here you should see all the sights.”

“Before we do I made us all a wonderful lunch though we eat before I show you around my ring. My sisters will do the same you’ve been coping up for far too long we simply have to show you around.”

“Oh about damn time I’ve starved. We are in for a real real treat. Ozzie here is an amazing chef so if I took this long to prepare it must be the feast.”

“I promise Lillian it’s worth the wait oh damn you look good looks like Levi hooked you up with some sweet new clothes. Look at that little bump, it's so cute I didn’t think you would be showing so soon.”

“Well, I’m further along than we first thought. Now not to sound threatening but you two may want to run because someone isn’t too happy to see you or Ozzie.”

“Fizz looks to Millie who was furious at seeing the people who ruined her anniversary full of hormonal rage. Moxxie tried to hold her back for the most part he was successful but Millie managed to break free. She lunged at Asmodeus's fluffy brood punching and plucking at all his feathers.”

“While Ozzie was rather shocked by all this. Ozzie didn’t feel any pain, quite the opposite. All this was causing him to laugh because he was quite ticklish. This was happening as Millie took out her anger on him because it was too late to run. Lillian's warning came too little too late.”

“Ozzie, Lillian’s right we should run”

Pounce

“You motherf*cker you and your boyfriend here have a lot of nerve showing your faces after that stunt you pulled at Ozzie’s. You ruined my first wedding anniversary, you jerk.”

“Moxxie was serenading me with the sweetest love song ever. Then you two f*ckers step in and ruin it. Now why did you have to dump on Blizo and Stolas like that.”

“I mean come on like their situation was any different than yours. You two are f*cking hypocrites you know that. Saying love is for fools when you two f*ckers were in love that whole f*cking time.”

“After getting through with Ozzie, Millie tries to take a swing at Fizz but with his robotics, he stretches out. Long before Millie could even make contact after Millie got all the rage out of the system. Mille found herself out of breath.”

“Millie’s grip loosened on Ozzie, and she slowly slumped onto the floor, panting, trying to regain her breath. Moxxie rushed over to Millie to make sure she was okay; after all, she was carrying his kid. After a stunt like that, it must’ve taken a lot of her.”

Now Moxxie even though he knew Millie couldn’t control her mood because of the homomes. He started apologizing on her behalf because Ozzie didn’t know Millie was expecting. They wanted to keep it secret for now just until they knew the baby was going to be okay. Also, she just assaulted a sin and tried to do the same to Fizz. Ozzie seemed fine but Moxxie still felt bad about what happened. I mean Millie assaulted him.”

Vroom, Thump

“Phant-phant-phant-phant”

“Millie! Are you okay with what you were thinking? You know you should be taking it easy, you're having a hard time regaining your breath. Try to breathe long, slow, and deeply okay. I just want you to be okay.”

“ Thanks, Mox I’m fine that I’ll just need a moment”

“Okay, Mills I just worry for you. Asmodeus my deepest apologies I’ve forgiven you two for what happened that night. You had your reasons whatever they may be but Millie. My beloved wife was still a little sour about it. Are you two okay? She must’ve given you quite the start just now.”

“That’s why you looked so familiar. I can't express how sorry we are for what happened that night, so I deserve what happened just now. I think I might do something to make up for that.”

“With a snap of his fingers, Ozzie summons two black velvet boxes with Ozzie’s sigil on them. Blizo and Stolas eyes go wide because they know what is in those boxes Asmodean crystals. Ozzie hands the boxes to M+M.”

Snap

“Here these are for you consider this a token as a way of us expressing just how sorry we are for how things went down that night. Your business is technically under my jurisdiction. I want to make sure everyone under my care is well taken care of.”

“M+M opens the boxes to reveal two stunning drop-dead gorgeous Asmodean crystals resting on a red silk cloth. One of them each gem matched their personality perfectly. Moxxie Gem was a guitar with musical notes in the shape of hearts coming out of it. The hearts were made of carefully cut rubies.”

“To represent his love of the theatre, music, musicals, and his love for Millie being at the top of his list. His softer side that she showed and wasn’t ashamed to show people. This was captured in a beautiful orange brooch so he could put it on his suit.”

“Millie’s gem was even more beautiful and intricate; it was a battle ax, her favorite choice of weapon. That was an orange battle ax with little rubies on the blade of the ax that looked like blood droplets. The ax handle was wrapped in a rose.”

“The stem was made of emeralds and the rose itself was made of one big ruby carved carefully to resemble a rose. The craving looked so life-like you wouldn't believe it wasn’t a real rose. The amount of detail was immaculate. You could see the amount of detail that went into craving. You could see every single petal of the gem.”

“This was put on a beautiful gold chain so Millie could wear it as a necklace but the chain wasn’t too long so it would be in the way of her work. That necklace matched her personality perfectly.
“She was tough and fierce like the mighty battle ax. Like a rose and its stem with its thorns but at the same time, she is kind and gentle with a soft touch. Like rose petals with a heart as pure as gold to match the chain, the jewel was on.”

“When M+M saw the crystals they were just the prettiest thing they have ever gotten. Also the most powerful these pendants would give them access to the human world. Blizo had his but with these, they wouldn’t have to wait on him or Angel to open a portal they could do it themselves. It would take a lot of practice to get the hang of them.”

“With Millie expecting these to come at the perfect time given how dangerous their line of work was she portal away to safety so she or their kid wouldn’t get hurt. Moxxie of course as nice as these gifts were amazing he couldn’t just take them he was.”

“These were way too nice just to be given away. Moxxie tries to give them back to Asmodeus or at least offer to pay for them. Given how they cashed Stola's check the day before.”

“Amodeus your royal siness sir we can’t possibly accept these. At least let us pay for these beautiful and powerful artifacts. These must’ve cost a small fortune to make.”

“The amount of detail alone that went into these had to take up so much time and gems alone are so carefully cut into such beautiful shapes. They seem to match us perfectly.”

“I mean mine is stunning but Millie’s is so intricate and detailed it looks like a lot of thought went into these we can’t just take them. How did you know what to crave them for? I didn’t even think you could turn such a powerful gem into such beautiful jewelry does it still retain the magic.”

“Millie's eyes welled up with tears because the gesture was so beautiful as the necklace but hormones played a part as well. Needless to say, Millie didn’t want to give the necklace.”

“Drip-But Mox it’s so pretty I don’t wanna it back-drip-Mox please-sif let me keep it-drip”

“Millie dear please don’t cry, of course, you can keep it. Now Asmodeus how much? I should compensate you for this. You put a lot of time and effort into these. You should be paid for your hard work.”

“Moxxie, is there no need to pay me for these gifts? Please keep them, I insist. I’m just glad you like them so much. They still have their magic, but we just gave them a makeover.”

“Oh that’s very nice of Asmodeus sir that very generous of you’re sure about this”

“Yes, I’m sure. Now, Moxxie, there's no need to be so formal. Call me Ozzie. Angel and Lillian love talking about you guys, each with a different personality. I made these with you in mind to match your interests and personality to a tee.”

“Like you, Moxxie is a big sweetheart with a heart of gold and a love of music and theater. Who isn’t afraid to show his sensitive side. But if someone messes with Millie you won’t hesitate to rush to her defense. You’re also a great marksman with extensive knowledge of weapons.”

“That’s why it’s music-centered with little hearts. To represent your love for music and Millie. It was Lillian’s idea actually to make my crystals into jewelry. I have to say they’re a real hit. Levi and I are in a partnership. I supply the crystals and Levi makes and designs them. I have to say little sis these are your best ones yet.”

“Ozzie you’re making me blush”

“Oh you’re simply too modest for your good, take a little praise. These are by far our best yet.”

“Our second best would have to be the horse-shaped one. For you, Stolas Ozzie said you wanted us, you wanted us to take extra care in crafting it. Said it was for someone who held a very special place in his heart.”

“I'm not sure why you wanted it horse-shaped. It seems a little off-putting for you given how you’re into books and plants. But it’s what you wanted so we put a lot of thought into designing and making them.”

To give you two beautiful horse-shaped cufflinks a beautiful stallion and mare set. With black diamonds for eyes the base of the orange crystal with white diamonds and pearls for spots.”

“I do hope this special someone of yours liked it. You seemed pretty nervous, not sure how they would take it.”

“Blizo looked at the cufflinks on his suit, tufts blushing hard because he knew Stolas went to a lot of work to get him the crystal. He was wearing it but he had no idea just how much Stolas went to. I mean he had a carved into one of his favorite thing. The sheer amount of thought that went into this gift.”

“This caused Blizo to feel even more apparition for his boyfriend, making him blush even harder than he already was. Belize's whole face was hot. No one saw that they were all too busy talking to notice. Their focus once Levi’s heads stopped talking Moxxie was finally able to get a word in edgewise.”

“They think about me, that's so sweet of them.”

“Yes it’s all true other than that hotel that they call home they think of you and the people at the hotel as family. Lillian doesn’t like to talk about her blood family much.”

“That's so sweet we knew she felt this way. What do they have to say about me? Just curious. I mean Moxxie, got such a glowing review-kiss. I’m curious to hear what they think of me.”

“I’d have to say I’m rather intrigued to hear what they think of me as well”

“Millie kisses Moxxie on the cheek causing him to blush even harder than he already was. After hearing Ozzie tell them all the nice things Lillian and Angel said. Lillian must’ve told Angel all about them so getting to work with them meant a lot to them.”

“They understood how they felt like family given how sometimes family by blood can be complicated. Moxxie and Blizo understand more than anyone given how Moxxie had cut off ties with his dad. Blizo had a rocky relationship with his sister Barb. Now l want to hear what Ozzie has to say. I'm rather curious.”

“Well, Millie they think you’re a total badass freice and tough always in the heat of the battle. Making heads roll by swinging your ax like the badass bitch you are. With a soft, caring side for your family and loved ones and if anyone messes with you they’ll regret it. I mean not everyone can single-handedly take on a mob family while crashing a wedding at the same time.”

“Oh you guys that’s too sweet here come to the waterworks drip-drip-drip”

“After hearing such sweet things tears streamed down her face everyone but Lillian, Angel, Moxxie, and Bel gave her weird looks because she was acting super weird like her mood was all over the. Now for obvious reasons, ¾ of those people know. As for Bel, she sensed something was off with Millie.”

“Bel could sense when someone was with a child in Bel’s eyes both Millie and Lillian had a pink hue to them. Now she kept quiet because Lillian and Angel were the only people outside of the parents. Who knew so Moxxie and Millie wanted to keep it quiet until everything checked out.”

“From what Bel could see everything was in tip-top shape. The babies were nice and healthy parents as well. With the added consent of the parents, she could even cast a spell to see how the kids liked how many, and what they would look like, kind of like an ultrasound.”

“Now after hearing all the praise Millie and Lillian didn’t want to stick around they seriously needed food. Everyone was too busy talking so they weren’t getting lunch anytime soon. Unless they took matters into their own hands because their babies and their mamas needed nourishment. If they had to wait a second longer.”

“Lillian would go full demon on this place causing a shit ton of damage. While Millie felt like if she didn’t eat right at that moment she would for sure kill something. While everyone was busy talking Lillian gestured with her tails. Motions for Millie to follow her that way they wouldn’t have to stick around.”

“They could stuff their faces because by the time everyone finished talking. The food got cold or everyone ate all the good stuff. So Millie and Lillian quietly slipped away into the bathroom. Lillian opened a portal that was a pink paw print and they found themselves in the banquet hall full of a tasty feast.”

“Now before I describe the feast laid out before our queens. How could Lillian open a portal? Angel was still wearing her necklace. Why was this portal different from her other ones? Why was it paw-print-shaped and pink?”

“How can a hellborn demon summon a portal without the aid of a crystal? Most hellborn can’t do that unless oh shit! Only Geotia or other nobles can do that Lillian has noble blood. That would explain why she has so much magic coursing through her veins. Why is her demon form so similar to Stolas the black color and the pink menacing eyes? I have to find out more about this. I do hope Lillian opens up about it because I have to know. It must be hard for her though because her kin must’ve parted on bad terms.”

“Stolas also seemed to sense it was off about Lillian as well because no normal hellborn had a form like Lillian’s. They didn’t have one at all, only Goetia, Sins, and Lucifer the king of hell/Sin of Pride. Had a final form they only had access to when they were full of rage. Stolas could tell Angel didn’t know this or anyone else for the matter. If Lillian was of noble blood”

Lillian's saying that hellborn wasn’t a lie wasn't the whole truth. Stolas being a Geotia was technically hellborn. Stolas just had more power and magic coursing through his veins just like Lillian. Stolas made a note to look up all the noble families other than the Goetia. But people Geotia associated with surely he’d seen. Someone or a group of nobles similar to Lillian. Before, like maybe at Stella’s many parties. I mean nine tails is hard to forget.”

“Now as I promised, let's see what delicious feast Ozzie has prepared for everyone, our two baby mamas and I say that in a good way. Having an all-access pass to the feast. Before all the others showed up and took and ate their fill. Millie and Lillian started to eye the feast wondering what to eat first because it all looked so tasty.”

“The tasty sandwiches are like a good old classic PB+J. Maybe the BLT with crispy lettuce and the even crisper bacon dripping with grease. Thick-cut juicy tomato slices on bread fresh from the local bakery thick white and fluffy toasted to perfection. There was crispy grilled cheese cut into hearts with cheddar oozing out of the sides with a beautiful char pattern on top of the bread.”

“That made Lillian’s mouth water with creamy tomato soup to dip it in with curtains floating in it. Lillian gladly helps herself to three grilled cheese sandwiches and a big bowl of soup to dip them in. Millie opted for her usual PB+J with spicy mayo dipping sauce.”

“After finishing that Lillian and Millie still didn’t feel full when Lillian saw all the wings and hot chicken. She said she had been craving it ever since Lillian first brought them up. It's all she's been craving. It’s like Ozzie read her mind. Well, hot chicken and cheesecake Lillian would kill for a piece of cheesecake at the moment. Hell, she was so hungry she could eat a whole one or at the very last half she and Millie could go halfies.”

“Lillian’s mouth was practically drooling all over the floor with all the hot chicken and wings with various rubs and sauces. Ranging from mild to spice apocalypse. Like her favorite sauce sweet asian Lillian just loved how it started sweet but then you’re hit with a sudden burst of heat.”

“Besides being delicious it also matched Lillian’s personality perfectly. Lillian was sweet but messed with her kin and you’ll regret Angel especially because Lillian was one spicy kitten. Lillian graded 20 of those wings with lots of ranches to dip it in to help kill some of the heat.”

“Lillian looked at the other options. There was a dry rub with parmesan and garlic but the potent garlic smell made Lillian’s stomach turn and caused her to gag so Lillian skipped that one. Lillian made her way down the line when she straddled across the teriyaki. The sweet smell with sour nodes of soy sauce.

“The sheer smell of it caused a vial to bubble in the back of Lillian’s throat. It caused the nausea in Lillian’s stomach to build. Lillian managed to keep it down for now. Lillian looking at those sweet Asian wings couldn’t wait any longer to eat them. Lillian started to dig in and ate all 20 of those wings right off the bone and licked them clean of any meat. Then licked the sauce off her paw pads with her tongue in a very cat-like fashion.”

“Millie didn’t want any wings, the smell or taste of any meat l. Made Millie want to gag. Millie passed on that but the bottle of volcanic apocalypse XXX was on the spice level. Millie at that moment just wanted to drink that stuff straight from the bottle. Millie wanted to drink it all so badly. Millie just grabbed the bottle and drank it. Until there was not even a drop left in that bottle. Millie with her wrist wipes the hot sauce off her chin. Then let out a cute little burp and a small puff of smoke comes out of her mouth.”

“That’s when a sweet heavenly smell of sugar engulfs Lillian and Millie. That’s when they turn their heads to try to find out where the smell is coming from. That sweet sugary goodness was taunting them; it was messing with Lillian badly. Lillian’s sense of smell was amplified; it caused her to drool like a dog trapped in a car on a hot summer day; that's how bad it was.”

“Lillian made out sweet floral notes of honey. The sweet buttery scent of gram crackers and butter. With the sweet rich scent of cream cheese and condensed milk, heavy whipping cream. It was the best-smelling rich dessert ever. That’s when they turn their heads to see a whole table dedicated to desserts and at the center of it is a massive cheesecake.”

“Topped with whipped cream, a honey drizzle, and pistachio nuts. It was the most beautiful thing Lillian ever saw and it brought tears to her eyes. Lillian wasn’t sure how Ozzie knew how to satisfy her cravings. Lillian wasn’t going to let Millie anywhere near that cheesecake. It was all hers Lillian called dibs there were other treats for Millie to enjoy.”

“So like hell would Lillian let Millie even have a single taste of her kittens wanted cheesecake and they wanted it bad. Lillian wanted to feel that sweet rich whipped cream on her tongue. With the sweet sticky goodness of the honey with the crunch of the nuts. The sweet creamy goodness of the base with that smooth buttery crunch of the gram cracker crust.

“Lillian’s kittens weren’t in a sharing mood so Lillian grabbed the dish the cheesecake was in. Took the whole thing under the blue silk tablecloth and started digging in. To give Millie a warning that she wouldn’t be getting a single taste of this. If Millie were to try this cheesecake from Lillian she would face her claws.”

“Nothing could take that sweet creamy treat from Lillian and she meant nothing. Lillian lets out a low loud growl as warming as if she was saying back off bitch! This cheesecake is mine and so much as trying to take a single bite from it. You will face my claws or worse death so take my growl as a warning not to try anything. You have plenty of other treats but this one is mine.”

“Millie's eyes widen her face is like wtf just happened even though Millie was a great fighter. She knew that this wasn’t a fight she was going to win. Millie was hormonal but Lillian’s hormones were next level. Millie didn’t want to mess with an extremely hormonal queen. She didn’t have a death wish to mess with Lillian. Her full demon form or her claws that are anything but normal in times like these. Millie knew to pick her battles and this was one she couldn’t win.”

“Millie looked at all the other delicious treats Ozzie had made because it was anything like all the savory treats that made her Millie wanted to see if his desert skills matched because Lillian was right Ozzie could cook. Balances out the fact that Fizz can’t cook to save his life. Now Millie eyes all the treats laid out.”

“The bubbling chocolate fountains with warm white, milk, and dark chocolate with various things to dip it in like plump juicy strawberries and rich buttery pound cake. Seeing the bubbly warm chocolate Millie’s mouth began to water. She helped herself to a huge plate of various berries and pound cake.”

“Millie started dipping them in various chocolates then after eating her share. Of warm melty chocolate on her tongue with juicy sweet berries that had a nice crunch, snap, and bite to them. The warm melty chocolate blended perfectly with the fruit. The rich buttery, sweet pound cake with the rich earthy creaminess of the various blends of chocolate.”

“That’s when Millie saw all the boxes of lashish rich truffles each delicately crafted and each filled with various fillings like there were white chocolate truffles filled with a creamy white chocolate filling with nodes of cinnamon hazelnuts and a nice big strawberry in the middle. With a white chocolate drizzle and cinnamon dusted on top.”

“There was dark chocolate with a creamy mint filling. A mint and dark chocolate drizzle on top with a light dusting of cocoa powder with a mint leaf delicately placed on top of each truffle. Then there were the milk chocolate ones that looked extra tasty.”

“Milk chocolate shell with caramel drizzle on top with crushed hazelnuts sprinkled on top. With a creamy rich milk chocolate filling with hazelnuts mixed in for a nice crunch.”

“Now here’s some more of their truffles. We have a nice sweet, creamy, and fruity dish. With a sweet white chocolate drizzle and fresh-cut strawberries in the shape of roses on top. With a sweet yet tart cherry filling that tastes good and not like cough syrup.”

“There were also truffles with a creamy mint shell with dark chocolate bits blended in with a dark chocolate drizzle and fresh mint leaves on top and a creamier dark chocolate filling infused with mint. Millie helps herself to 50 of those truffles, ten of each flavor. Then I ate them all, still hungry for more, and took notice of all the cake and cookies. Then made his way over to them taking it all in.”

“Millie looks at all the different cake flavors first stopping at a beautifully decorated two-tier. Lemon cake infused with lavender and thyme decorated with violets and cute little frosting roses made of yellow buttercream. Millie the sheer smell of lemon, lavender, and thyme was overpowering.”

“It smelled like a flower shop. Inside a candle factory that just exploded inside a field of lavender. It was so strong it was sickening it made Millie want to hurl nausea in her stomach. Millie was able to keep it down for now so Millie moved on to the next cake. Eating for two was no easy task both mom and baby had to eat. Millie was still starving, standing in front of a massive chocolate cake that smelled like sweet chocolatey bliss. That made her mouth water.”

“The moist chocolate sheet cake with milk chocolate buttercream on the inside used for the filling. Covering the whole outside of the cake as well with hot fudge dripping down the sides. Dark chocolate pieces were placed around the border with brownie pieces. Cookie crumbs sprinkled on top with milk chocolate drizzled across the top of the whole cake. Millie cuts herself a nice big slice.”

“Millie moves down the line to the next cake to find a delicious strawberry shortcake where you can see each layer of shortcake. Fluffy white vanilla sponge cake with delicate layers. Of whipped cream and strawberries. With fresh dollops of fresh cream, and beautifully carved big juicy strawberries. Delicately carved into roses.”

“Millie thought the chocolate cake was good and she devoured it in a matter of minutes. It had nothing on that majestic-looking shortcake it almost looked too pretty to eat. Emphasis on almost all Millie wanted to taste that cake. Badly it just looked so good Millie cut herself an extra big slice and one taste”

“Millie was hooked on the soft vanilla sponge with the light fluffy whipped cream and the freshness of the berries. Millie scarfed down that cake in a matter of seconds. Wanting more Millie grabbed the whole cake not wanting to share it with anyone Millie understood why Lillian was so protective of that cheesecake with food this good you don’t want to share it with anyone.”

“Millie's cake plate in her hands and starts scraffing it down within a matter of minutes. The cake that was once on the serving tray was licked clean by Millie. After eating all that, Millie finally felt full and suddenly sleepy like she could pass out at any moment. Most of her energy was being used on the little one she was carrying.”

“Plus a food coma I mean she did eat quite a bit like all the sandwiches, truffles. Given the fact that she ate a cake meant to be shared with four to six people, maybe even more if you cut it into small enough pieces. That’s normal though it just means the baby is healthy. So Millie if appetite is so big then the baby is nice and healthy.”

“Millie not having the energy to climb back into bed. I am trying to find a comfortable place to rest. That proved to be Millie’s biggest challenge yet. Millie could barely keep her eyes open; she was so tired her vision became blurred. That’s when she saw Lillian’s tails all laid limply like a bed seeing this collapse unto them. With a loud thud then falls into a deep sleep.”

“Millie for sure lasted longer than Lillian did in managing to stay awake. Soon after Lillian polished off every last crumb of that cheesecake. I mean every last crumb Lillian licked that dish clean. Leaving no trace of a cheesecake ever being in there. Damn kitten, you ate that whole thing that was meant to be shared with at least six or more people.”

“Now after eating that whole cheesecake, Lillian fell asleep face in the dish mouth slightly ajar. Drool escaped from Lillian’s mouth trickling down her chin and forming a pool of drool. At the base of Lillian’s mouth slowly started to fill the dish. Lillian’s nose was scrunching, breathing in the sweet smell of cheesecake that remained.”

“Even though the dish was empty thanks to Lillan’s heightened sense of smell. Lillian could still smell the sweet, milky, creamy scent of milk and cream. The floral scent of honey, with a slight nutty smell of caramelized nuts. That smelled so good it caused Lillian to drool whilst she slept. Lillian’s brain tricked her into thinking that there was some left in the dish. It smelled so real and life was like actually there and Lillian wanted more.”

“Now let’s leave our two beautiful soon-to-be mama’s sleep. Now after chatting for a while with everyone. Angel notices that Lillian and Millie have been quiet. That’s when Angel turns his head to find the spot where Millie and Lillian are now barren.”

“Hey Lillian, Millie you’ve been quite sorry if we've been talking so much. I hope you two didn’t leave. Now you two must be starving. Let's get you two lovely ladies something to eat.”

“Angel's voice fills with worry because god knows how long they have been gone. Angel feared the worst because Lillian pulled yet another disappearing act and this time she dragged Millie with her. Angel’s voice is full of panic as he starts to speak”

“Lillian!Millie! Lillian and Millie are gone, and those are where they could be. Lillian pulled one of her disappearing acts again only this time. She dragged Millie along this time. Is Lillian okay? What about our kittens? Are they okay?”

“I have to know if she's okay, she's tough and can handle herself. Millie too but Lillian is in a decline state right now. I can't bear the thought of anything happening to her or our kittens. Is it just me or is it getting hot in here and why is the room spinning.”

“Fizz and Ozzie looked at each other and then at Angel. Angel's breathing is quick and fast. Angel's hands trembling given how Fizz had panic attacks he and Ozzie recognized when one was happening. They didn’t happen as often now that Fizz quit working for Mammon. Fizz didn’t meet unreasonably high expectations. He was expected to meet.”

“Ozzie gestured to Fizz to get the pups and Nugs from the bathroom. For Angel to pet to help calm Angel down ease his worries about Lillian. Ozzie sends Stolas, Blizo, Bee, Moxxie, and Levi to find Lillian and Millie. Ozzie asks Belle to stay behind to help him and Fizz calm Angel down.”

“Ozzie was about to put his hand on Angel’s back to help calm him down but quickly retracts it given Angel’s history of how he’s been sexually assaulted. He might not take kindly to people touching him without his consent.”

“Fizz you know what to do”

“On it”

“Okay everyone but Bel, Fizz, Angel and I go look you Lillian, and Millie we’ll handle things here. They can’t have gone far; they're most likely still on the property.”

“On it!”

“Okay Angel I know it must be so hard for you right now but I need you to try and breathe. Your throat is tightening the walls around you are closing in. You’re going to be okay. I promise you we will find her. We have everyone trying to find her.”

“Huf-huf-How do you-huff-huff- know that I feel as if I can’t catch my breath. No matter how hard I-huff-try all I can think-huff.”

“About Lillian and how-huff-she could be hurt and I’m not out there looking for her. What kind of mate and dad does that? I just need to know if she’s okay. I need to-huff-see her just once. I just need a huff to see my kitten, my sweet precious kitten, so I can rest easy.”

“Angel, we have everyone looking for her. She's in good hands, even the staff are looking for them. They’ll find them okay now and try to take slow deep breaths. Can you try and do that?”

“Now if you know Blizo like you say you do he won’t stop until he finds them both and brings them back safely. He does anything, even walk through hellfire to make sure they are okay. Believe me, no one is going to let anything happen to Lillian or your unborn kits.”

“Huff-I’ll try-Huff-I guess you're right Blizo would let-Huff-anything bad happen to his workers, they're like his family. Lillian does think of as a father figure-Huff-to her.”

“That’s good Angel nice deep slow deep breaths that feel nice and claiming right. You have my word Angel no harm will come to her I’ll make sure of it.”

“Now I’m going to put my hand on your back. Is that okay? I don’t want to spook you given how you have a bit of a history of people touching in places that make you feel uncomfortable without your consent. As you know consent is kind of my thing.”

“You can thank me for asking, that would be nice, Ozzie. I feel a little better Lillian’s lucky to have such good friends like you”

“Ozzie puts his hand on the swell of Angel’s back. Angel’s breathing slowly but surely returns to normal. That's when all the pets walk out of the bathroom but Fizz isn’t with them. The pups make a little circle around him because Angel smells different. They want Angel’s smell to return to normal.”

“Ozzie reaches for Nugs and puts him on Angel’s lap. Angel starts petting Nug's nuzzles Angel. Just wants his daddy to be okay. Bel summons a nice big pink fluffy faux fur blanket with her sigil on the back of it then drapes it over Angel’s shoulders and back. Then summons a teapot full of warm herbal tea. Bel pours Angel a cup into one of those paper cups. Then hands Angel the cup.”

“Feeling the warm cup of tea in his hands and breathing in the sweet flowery smell of the tea calms Angel down. Angel starts to drink from it. Angel calms down immensely. That’s when Ozzie gets two texts from Fizz with two pictures attached.”

“One with a giant pink paw print portal that Ozzie recognized anywhere. The only people who could make a portal like that were the Aristocats family; it was their family crest. That means Lillian was one of them when he heard that they had a daughter. As soon as she found out she was to be betrothed on her 18th birthday and make an heir. The day she turned 18 the night before the wedding.”

Fizz typed under it wtf Ozzie is this I walked into the bathroom to open this thing not sure where it would lead me but it could lead to Lillian and Millie so I went in if this is the last time we speak I want you to know I love you Oz. That text had red and purple heart emojis attached with a rooster and frog emojis added as well.”

“This had Ozzie worried that the text was sent over an hour ago. Fizz could be anywhere by now. Then Ozzie looks at the next text and pictures hoping to find clues. To where Fizz might be this one was from five minutes ago. The picture was him taking a selfie under the dessert table. With a sleeping Lillian with a drool coming out of her mouth.”

“Face laying flat in a now empty cheesecake dish drool spilling out over the sides, it was a very shallow dish. With Millie fast asleep using Lillian’s tails as a bed it was super cute and relieving seeing that his Fizzy frog was okay. Seeing that big goofy grin on his face while he was giving Millie bunny ears with his hands. Brought him to comfort a burning fire inside of his heart.”

The caption under the photo said Look who I found sleeping soundly tell Angel that Lillian is okay. I’ve let the others know and should be heading your way any minute now. Found them passed out in the banquet hall leaving quite a mess for these two.”

“They must have eaten quite a bit the most. They mostly made a mess of the dessert table. Both your cheesecake and strawberry shortcake were licked clean, not a trace, not even a single crumb. They must’ve shared them.”

“Seems like they have found their favorite desserts. Don’t they look cute while they sleep? Lillian’s drooling and how Millie is using her tails as a bed. It’s just too cute. I couldn't help myself. I hope you like the picture. So how Angel was pretty stressed earlier about Lillian not that I blame him.”

“Please tell him that Lillian’s okay, she must’ve gotten tired of waiting for everyone to finish talking. So Lillian opened that portal and took Millie who was as hungry as she was. With her, they must’ve eaten their fill and fallen asleep. Please tell Angel that they’re unharmed, quite the opposite. They had a good meal. Now they’re taking a nap so Lillian and their kittens are healthy.”

“Now let's get back to the story at hand and see if Angel is handling things. Let's listen in back to the scene with the pets so we work our way up to where we are now”

“Oink!”

“Wimper”

“Wimper”

“See, even the pets are worried that you wanna hold Nugs petting him might calm you down. Look at the cute little face he’s worried about. How can you stress out while holding and petting such a cute little face?”

“I’d like that thanks Ozzie your right it’s pretty hard to stress while looking at such a cute little face isn’t that nuggies who the cutest little pig in hell.”

“Oink”

“That’s right you are yes you are-kiss-kiss-kiss-you’re going to be a big brother. With a bunch of little ones who are going to love and adore you kiss.”

“They’ll look up to you, you'll have to show them the ropes after all this world. Is a very big and scary place and they’ll be so small and helpless they’ll need a protector and that’ll be you. You can watch over them, make them feel safe, and assure them that the world isn’t such a scary place.”

Nuzzle, Nuzzle, Nuzzle

“Oink”

“Nugs stop when it tickles. I don't have any treats. You Val sucks, believe you and me. The best thing he ever did was give me Nugs here as a gift to celebrate my first day working for him. He helps me through so much with him and my one best friend Cherri Bomb. Bee would love her Cherri would have a blast in gluttony.”

“She’s a huge party animal just like Bee. I have a feeling they would be the best of friends chatting over drinks. Taking shots challenging the other to drinking contests constantly trying to out due the other it would be epic.”

“Husk, my other best friend, would love bezel juice. He loves a good drink. He’s always mixing new and fun drinks. He always knows just what I want. He may be a bit of a grouch on the outside. On the inside, he is the biggest softy, a giant marshmallow if you will. Gives the best advice being the hotel’s bartender; it also makes him a great listener.”

“He made me realize my feelings for Lillian after a little too much to drink. I was torn at the time, not sure how to deal with these new feelings I was feeling. I got wasted and planted a big fat juicy kiss right on him thinking he was Lillian.”

“He’s a cat demon like Lillian but he’s got these beautiful black and red giant wings with all four card suits on them. Only one tail though. Can’t say I’ve ever seen anyone like Lillian around before. Her tails are something else never met another demon like her.”

“She’s something else and I wouldn’t change a thing about her. That’s saying something because I’ve met a lot of demons.”

“Then there’s Charlie. She is a bit headstrong and super eager to please and help others. She and her girlfriend Veggie would love it in Sloth helping all those hellborn tending to their injuries. They would love Bel. They both have kind and caring natures and big hearts.”

“Always wanting to help others even if Charlie is a little too eager sometimes. Thanks for the tea and blanket Bel. This feels nice. I feel much better not sure what came over me earlier but it was mostly likely a one-time thing.”

“Angel, glad to hear that but if you feel like this again let someone know. Now these people must be your friends back in Pride. They sound special to you like they mean a lot to you.”

“I bet they must be worried about you and Lillian. Do you miss them? I mean given how you left so suddenly. They must wonder what became of you and Lillian. It’s hard to believe you know the Morningstars. I think it’s simply lovely that Luci is finally out of hiding. He’s even been more active in his duties now. As well as helping her with the hotel to help rehab sinners such as yourself. “

“That must be the hotel you’re talking about, you must be a resident. I believe it’s called the Hazbin Hotel, an odd name given Charlie is running it. She always seemed the biggest bundle of joy even when I first delivered her. She was smiling with those cute rosy red cheeks just like her dad.”

“So does the hotel work? Also please next time you see them tell them they’re more than welcome in my ring tell her she can bring that girlfriend of hers. It's been ages since I last saw her and I have to make sure she treats my niece right.”

“That’s right I kind of forgot you guys are related aren’t you well I don’t know if it works as for going up. I’ve become a better person because at first, it was just a way for me to get away from Val. I mean a place to stay free of charge as long as I did the activities they offered.”

“At first, most thought it was a joke and laughed it off, including me. At first but after the great battle at the hotel. We got so many new residents they came flocking to the hotel willing to give it a try. Now Lillian believes it works. She just senses that Sir Pentious, the person we lost in battle, isn't truly gone.”

“I don’t mean he’ll forever live in our hearts in spirit bullshit, I mean he is still alive just not here in hell or permadeath. By some miracle, he made it into heaven. I mean the way he sacrificed himself was very selfless but without proof. Lillian kept quiet not wanting to get Charlie's hopes up.”

“Now if it is possible my family and friends are here and I don’t want to leave them, especially Lillian. I love her and without her heaven would be my hell so I wouldn’t want to spend my afterlife up there but I would like to visit. I do have family up there I miss a lot.”

“I so want to tell them about our kids Molly and my mom would be so happy for me even if they don’t know I’m a hooker there's so much I want to tell them about the hotel about Lillian and our kittens. I like my work and love what I do. Val is just a shitty boss. If I were an overlord I would lead them to treat my workers like the souls that they are. Not dolls like he treated me and consent would be my main focus. After over 70 years of being Val’s sex doll.”

“I don’t want anyone to feel that way ever and also show them what I want from the I mean for an overlord of porn Val never tried to show us he was always bitching never being clear on what he wanted from us yelling at us does any good you miserable shit stain with even shittier eye eyesight. I’ll squash you little bug you are.”

“I’d take an angelic bullet and she would do the same for me. Lillian needs me more than ever. I want to be the best dad to our kits. Far better than mine ever was to me and my brother and sister. Especially me forcing myself into the family business-wink-wink.”

Being bi in the early-mid nineteen hundred’s wasn’t easy. My pops and brothers resented me for liking both fellows and gals. My mum and sister always supported me even if they got disowned from the family because of it”

“If you know what I mean, my relationship with my older brother is complicated. My pops wants nothing to do with me and the feeling is mutual. My mum and twin sister are up in heaven. We ended on good terms. Now after the events of the great battle. With Lute and Adam dead the former head Seraphim Sera is put in jail.”

“For secretly plotting the extermination, killing countless souls and even some hellborn. That violated the agreement Lucifer made that extermination could happen as long as the hellborn were left out of the crossfire. She was going to be killed for all to see but the new head Seraphim Emily granted her mercy. Her first act as head Seraphim was to spare her life but she would be locked away.”

“Stripped of her powers and title so long as she agrees. To let Emily take her place. Emily has been busy making all kinds of great changes, the reasons for souls from both heaven and hell. Can visit if they want to see their loved ones even if no one has jumped at the chance yet.”

“Emily says that she has big news she wants to tell us but hasn’t been free to us. Besides being the head Seraphim she is also the Angel of Joy as well kind of Lucifer replacement after he fell.”

“Her second act was disbanding the heavens exorcist army. Then help those girls find their place. I mean all they’ve been taught was to kill without mercy. So they needed a little help adjusting to their new life.”

“As bad as that some of that sounded Lillian thought Lucifer was going through some tough shit and thought all sinners were damned. He gave us free will. I very much like having free will. Thank you very much and we did dumb shit with it, not his fault but it’s not how he saw it.”

“Thanks to everyone at the hotel he’s tons better now he is a bit shorter in person and loves animals. His favorite would have to be rubber duckies. His room is full of them. He makes the sweetest fluffiest pancakes ever also he’ll f*ck up anyone who dares to mess with Charlie. In fact when he made his sudden appearance.”

“During the battle, I was trying so hard not to laugh because of what he said to Adam who is a greasy dick sucker personality-wise. That’s saying something because I’ve sucked a few in my time. In fact when he showed up and stared Adam in the face and said -snicker-sicker-I just can’t say it without laughing it's too funny.”

“ Wait Angel you were in the mob of shit I can’t say I saw that coming. Angel, I’m sorry but I’m you can’t leave me hanging like that what did my dear older brother say Angel.”

“Also who knows you dealt with heaven so much in pride you see pretty up to date with all the news how do you find out this stuff? It’s shocking that you battled the heavens army and your ragtag team managed to kill the first man and his lieutenant.”

“Also if Angel Dust or more especially Angel is your preferred name how did you come to that if you mind me asking? You seem to miss your family up in heaven. Are you nervous about what they’ll think of you? That's why you haven’t visited them yet.”

“Okay first things first Lucifer said and this was so shocking that for a mere moment amid battle all was quiet. He said this with such vigor and fierceness that it only made it even more funnier. Lucifer said “You mess with my daughter now I’m going to f*ck you”

“Surely Luci meant f*ck you up”

“Ozzie said behind a giant grin, trying hard not to laugh because that was too funny. Angel was right that was downright laughable. Angel doing the same as he told his story.”

“Snicker-Nope he said in front of everyone on live TV that he wanted to get down and dirty with the first man. Charlie had to correct him which caused him to blush so hard his whole face was apple-red. After that, he followed-snicker-that with saying he bagged and f*cked both of Adam's wives.”

“It was too funny. I was trying so hard not to laugh. Lillian did the same. We had to focus all our efforts on the battle at hand and try hard not to roll around hands clutching our stomachs because we wanted to laugh that hard until our stomachs hurt and we couldn’t laugh anymore.”

“After hearing this Angel and Ozzie couldn’t retain their laughter and rolled onto their back and let out a hard belly laugh until their eyes water. Ozzie is laughing so hard that all three of his faces were laughing hard and the fire that made up his face shot out of him”

“Ha-ha-Angel you weren’t kidding that was a f*cking riot you’re killing me here.”

“Ha-ha I know right told you it would be worth it”

“After Angel and Ozzie get all the giggles out of their systems they get up and brush themselves off. Angel starts to answer the rest of Ozzie's questions starting with why he can’t visit the family he so longed to be with but could for as we all know he was bound to Val. If your soul is bound then you can’t go up or that’s what Lillian thinks anyway.”

“Angel would mostly be dragged back down. In a fast and violent fashion or he wouldn’t be able to go in the elevator at all. Angel knew visuals would work best for this. With a flick of hands, Angel summons his soul chains. Dark crimson-pink chains appear around Angel’s writs. Luckily Bel was curled up and sleeping for a while. This would for sure scare the sweet and sensitive goat sin.”

“Seeing the chains around Angel’s wrists shook Ozzie. He saw the pictures but seeing them up close so close he could touch them was another story. Ozzie reaches out to feel the chains but they slip through his hands because they are made of smoke they were wispy yet solid at the same time”

“So these are the chains the pictures couldn’t prepare me for seeing them in person. How did you summon them only overlords can do that?”

“Normally, Lillian cast a spell to allow me to show them at will. Give me a little control of my situation. These chains are the reason I can’t go and see my sister and mom. Who I want to see so bad ever since Emily let heaven and hell interact even if people haven’t done so just yet.”

“A soul that’s bound can’t execute ascend even for visits. If the person who “owns” me doesn’t want me where he can’t reach me. Val likes to keep me on a short leash.”

“That’s why when I went to stay at the hotel he was none too pleased. He let these people off and didn't want to scare anyone. The first time this happened. It was a total accident and caused quite the shock.”

Pop!

“With another gentle flick of his wrists, the chains disappear.”

“That’s cool but we’ll get your soul back I promise that way you can be reunited it bet they miss you as much as you do.”

“Thanks, Ozzie for my name as you know Anthony is my life name. Many of us in pride go by different names. Then the ones we had in life, some keep. To remember a little piece of their previous life or some like me rather forget their life and start fresh.”

“When I first started working for Val the first thing I had to change was my name because Anthony didn’t command enough stage presence so it was changed to Angel Dust. It’s a bit of a cruel joke and a little ironic given it’s how I died.”

“I overdosed on the drug angel dust, take enough of it and you’ll end up seeing Angels. Given how I ended up in hell that’s the irony of it or one taste of me and you’ll be wanting more. Or how I’ll show you a good enough time in bed it’ll feel like you're in heaven.”

Now Lillian is the only one allowed to have all of me but I still want to strut my stuff as long. As long as I make it very clear to my workers that these fluffy tits are for Lillian's pleasure only no one else.”

“No wonder you prefer to go by Angel. What Val did to you is sick, making him named after the very thing that killed you. I like Angel better because Lillian thinks of you as her guardian angel. That’s much sweeter, no wonder you want to have it changed. So is this drug the reason you have two different colored eyes.”

“Hope you don’t mind me asking. I just thought it was kind of cool having two different colored eyes. Even if the circumstances aren’t the greatest. Can you see out of that eye do need glasses or do you prefer contacts Bel here once she wakes up can refer you to a great eye doctor and a dentist I mean Val did knock your tooth out are you in pain”

“Ozzie I’m fine it hurt like hell when he knocked it out. It just regenerated and Lillian gave me some herbs to help ease the pain. Unless it’s Angetic steel it’ll grow back. Now my eyes can see just fine. Ozzie your concern is touching. I was born with two different colored eyes so it didn’t help me with the family.”

“At the time I was viewed as a freak and when I was in my mid 20’s I realized I was attracted to both men and women romantically. It didn’t help my case at the time being of the same gender. Wasn’t as accepted as it is now. I wasn’t sure why I felt the way I did it just felt right of course not everyone saw it that way, especially my pops.”

“Was extra hard on me because I didn’t want anything to do with the family business. I wanted to be an actor but boys are often put into the family once they’re old enough. Women were often left out because it was too dangerous to get them involved.”

“In family matters it also didn’t help the fact that I liked to wear them. Dresses and make-up from time to time wanting to feel pretty. I scolded something freice when he walked in on me wearing the latest fashions of the time.”

“Pops saying a Montello man doesn’t flaunt around in dresses like a floozy. Now take off that monastery and wipe that gunk off your face, get ready to head out. I’m going to make a man out of you one way or another”

“Angel this is nice getting to know all this about you so do Lillian know about all this even the hard stuff you pops sounds like a jerk.”

“Of course, we tell each other everything she knows more about me in life than anyone else up until this point. Speaking of Lillian, have they found her yet just curious. I want to know if they have found her yet since we last heard from them.”

Ding, Ding, Ding

“Ozzie you’re phone going off you might want to check it out. It could be important, but I won’t be offended if you do. It might be news about if they found Lillian and Millie. I mean if you do run a whole ring it might be of the utmost importance.”

“Thanks, Angel”

Click

“That’s simply the cutest thing ever. They look so cute while they sleep, looking at her drooling. Oh, this just gets even cuter with her sleeping on her tails, this is just too precious.”

“Oh, froggy, you had me worried with your previous text. You look so cute in this picture you look so silly and goofy with that smile. Now are those bunny ears of Froggy you just couldn’t help yourself could you.”

“Okay, Ozzie my interest is piqued. What is so cute on that phone of yours? Your fire is now a pale pink you’re blushing like crazy. Can I see if Lillian is okay? How are our kittens? How’s Millie? Is she unharmed as well?”

“Easy Angel, it's from Fizz both Lillian and Mille are fine, better than they just snuck off and filled their stomachs. Then they simply fell asleep. Fizz sent me the cutest picture of them sleeping.”

“With Fizz in the middle of them, it’s simply the cutest thing ever. Did you know Lillian drools in her sleep? It's simply too cute and it seems they made quite the mess, not that big of a deal though we’ll clean it later. Those two seemed to take a liking to my cheesecake and shortcake.”

“Those like those licked plates clean left no trace. Glad they liked it, some of the staff overheard. Lillian was craving some cheesecake and hot chicken earlier. I had my cooking staff make some special I helped too like I said I’m a great cook. I’m especially good at making lush and luxurious desserts.”

“I made all kinds of sweet treats myself. Kind of shocked she ate the whole thing I was hoping to ensure you got a taste but hey she ate for three maybe more. I’m just happy she has a big appetite which means that your kittens will be big and strong.”

“It’s just too cute, her face head down in the dish sleeping face down drooling coming out of her mouth. You can’t even make out her face, you just see her fluffy ears and the sleek fluffy fur of her head.”

“It’s cute and funny at the same time. Now Millie is sleeping on her tail like a bed. Curled up in a little ball it’s the most wholesome thing ever. Also, Fizz says that Bee and the others should be here with them any minute now.

“Yes, that’s a cute photo. Glad to hear that it's okay to sleep with full stomachs. Thanks for taking such good care of us and going to such efforts. It’s not necessary.”

“Please Angel, those miracle kids of yours and their parents deserve to be spoiled as well. I don’t mind Lillian won’t be the only one getting spoiled. Today's going to be fun. We can take the limo and have Trixie drive us down to Ozzie’s. Levi and I have a fun surprise planned to keep this quiet but I also planned a super romantic date for Moxxie and Millie.”

“The work's candles, chocolate, red roses, and sparkling cider champagne on ice. I’m going to give them the anniversary they never got. Hopefully, this will make up for what happened that night.”

“Bee has been giving me dirty looks since she found out not my proudest moment. She may have been talking to me when things were crazy but her eyes were glaring at me hard.”

“Who knows when they’ll start talking to me again? Bee seemed extra mad for some reason. It's probably because this was the first time she heard of this or any of my sisters. It seemed extra targeted toward us and I fear they might never speak to me again. At least Bel and Levi understood enough that we had our reasons.”

“Look Lillian told me all about that night we understand they have a right to be mad. They’ll talk to you in talk just to give them space Bee is just extra mad because she knows Blizo and his daughter Loona. They met at one of her parties.”

“This is after the events at your club, not my story to tell but he didn’t handle things well. All I can say is alcohol was involved in a shit ton of it. Maybe Fizz told Blizo they’re friends after all. They must have a history that seems close.”

“Thanks, Angel, I'll try Fizz and I'm most likely not going to be welcome in gluttony for a while.”

“Yawn-Hey Angel, Ozzie what you talking I must’ve dozed off.”

“ I haven’t put much thought into it. I kind of just started working at I.M.P. I plan on taking her tomorrow. Since she is close to reaching the ten-week mark.”

“That’s good because she’ll need regular check-ups and vitamins. I want to make sure you get checked out too Angel. Make sure everything checks out. I want to oversee the process of these little cuties you two will be having personally”

“That’s nice of you but that’s not necessary. I mean don’t you have a ring to run? I don’t want to take time off your day. I mean you must have so much to do, everyone has been so nice to me.”

“Please Angel, I want to do this. She's my friend. I’m super qualified and you know I’ll keep this quiet until you’re ready to tell everyone so you, Lillian, and your unborn kits are safe. To help further prove my case I have Lillian’s records and she has records that go way back. Her family has been coming to me for ages.”

“Ever since she was a kitten herself I have done great work. Your kids are in good hands. Sloth has free healthcare. I have yours as well Angel.”

“I always keep all the sinner's files on hand. If they choose to visit I have heavily detailed files with your medical history. I keep a very thorough database.”

“I guess that makes sense if you want to guess if you want to and it’s not too much trouble. We do need someone who can keep this on the down low until we go public. At the same, we need someone with medical experience and a lot of it. I'm not sure how this is going to affect Lillian. We need someone with experience, especially with the birth.”

“I know that’s ages away but I’m not taking any chances. Lillian will give birth to a healthy and beautiful litter of kittens. We have a few months. Depending on how my whole soul thing is dealt with or not. Lillian and I will decide where the birth is. If the birth is at the hotel or in Sloth we decide on that together when the time comes.”

“Thanks, I guess a check-up couldn’t hurt that’s nice of you Bel.”

“My pleasure I just want to make sure you and Lillian. Are you okay? I mean Val doesn’t give you the star treatment you deserve. Otherwise, you would still be in Pride by we’re that you’re here Ang-Zzz”

“Then Bel is fast asleep again. That’s when everyone walks into the room Bee is carrying Lillian and sees Ozzie glare at him and flips him off still mad about what he and Fizz did but mostly mad at Ozzie. Finding out about the incident at the club because what they did was downright shitty. Bee decides to give Ozzie the silent treatment and points the brunt of her rage at Ozzie because Fizz was too sweet to be mad at him for long. Ozzie however knew better.”

“Stolas is carrying Blizo who is fast asleep with chocolate all over his mouth and it seems he got into the truffles. His suit was still all wrinkled and full of feathers and now various crumbs. The feathers on his horns are gone but the hickes remain.”

“It seems everyone took their sweet time getting back and maybe indulged in the feast. Before coming back because Stolas's neck had bite marks on his neck and feathers still ruffled he looked even fluffier than normal with a little sauce on the rim of his beak from the wings.Looking like he might fall into a food coma himself and sleep for hours”

“Moxxie had Millie slung over his shoulders snoring loudly with her necklace dangling loosely around her neck and Moxxie has the brooch on his suit pocket making him look like a real gentleman if it wasn’t for the sandwich crumbs on the front of his suit. Levi and Fizz follow from behind. Ozzie tries to talk to Bee to make her understand just how bad he felt about what happened that night only to be greeted by a loud growl.”

“Bee I can explain I feel so bad about what happened that night I just let me explain please I had a very good reason”

“Grrr-Not now Asmodeus not ever”

“Bee please, I'm trying to make it right. I can't stand it when we fight.”

“It’s Beezlebub to you now do you hear anything I just hear a rooster crowing. Now Angel has no idea where I can put Lillian. My arms are getting tried I carried her all the here not that she heavy or anything”

“Yes I want Millie to rest I don’t want to carry any further I feel like I could pass out at-yawn-moment”

“Yawn-Same Blizo couldn’t make it I’ve never-yawn been so-yawn full in my life. I feel-yawn-could pass out and sleep for-days.”

“Well sure take your sweet time getting here, have fun and enjoy yourselves. Does Ozzie cooking live up to the hype I hear he simply makes the best deserts.Did you save me anything so did you eat it all.”

“Bee put Lillian on our bed Stolas, Moxxie feel free to sleep with Bel. She’s love it when people sleep on her she nice and soft you’ll be nice and comfortable Blizo and Millie will be comfortable there.”

“ There’s plenty left even though those two got to all the good stuff first I wanted some of that cheesecake but Lillian got to it first she got quite the appetite your kittens will be just fine”

“Zzz”

“Yes they will be the finest I heard Bel will be overseeing the pregnancy herself. You’re quite lucky she doesn’t do that for just anyone.”

“Thanks Angel, those are great ideas. How nice of you I’ll do that right away. She is a bit of a mess should I clean her up.”

“No that would be needed I’ll do that myself”

“Zzz”

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“Zzz”

“Look at that all sleeping on Bel like a mother cat and her kittens all line up in a row that’s too cute hard to believe that’s going to be Lillian and our kids in a few months.”

“Bee put Lillian in bed even though she was in deep sleep Lillian sensed how Bee’s words hurt Ozzie deeply. They caused this fire to go dim and his heart threatened to shatter. Bee was mad at Ozzie. She had good reason but her words still hurt.”

“Fizz hated seeing Ozzie like this. Bee was far madder at Ozzie then she was at him. Now if you want to find out what Lillian does stay tuned because this story is to be continued. Will Lillian be able to heal the torn bond between Ozzie and Bee or will they be burned and keep burning until there's nothing left.”

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“Okay, let's cut to the chase. Bee put Lillian in bed and, as she was about to put a blanket on her, Lillian started talking in her sleep. Then, Lillian started purring louder than normal. The black stripes in her fur started to glow a pale pink.”

“Then pink paw prints with little heart-toe-shaped bean runes start showing up. All over the walls are the same pale pink color. Seeing this Bee forgets about being mad at Ozzie at that moment. Bee was terrified that she wasn’t what was happening but wanted her brother by her side. She and Fizz were clinging tightly to Ozzie. Angel saw Lillian not sure what to do. He rushed to her side in bed holding her close to help her through this.”

“Angel had his suspicions that Lillian wasn’t a normal hellborn. Given all that, she talked about Hell’s residents. No normal hellborn had a form like hers or magic running through their veins like she did. Like maybe a Geotia or some other noble family. Those paw prints must be the family crest Angel didn’t press her on the subject.”

“Lillian’s family life like his must be a sore and complicated subject to discuss. So Angel thought this must be a spell and a powerful one at that whatever this spell was it was scaring Bee and Fizz. Ozzie was trying to be strong but all his faces were lying, the two smaller ones trying to nuzzle Ozzie and Fizz for comfort. Worried that they might die but most likely not Lillian. May have the killer instinct but she would never hurt her friends Angel knew this.”

“Then once the walls were fully covered in paw prints they let out a sweet calming smell. That put the remaining people to sleep then once they were sleeping they let out a blinding pink light. Now let's see how we got up to this point”

“Hey Lillian, don't want you to catch a chill, let's put a blanket on you.”

“I have to make them understand”

“That’s a little cryptic. She must be having a dream. I didn't know she talked in her sleep. How cute.”

“Purr, Purr, Purr!”

“Aw and you purr too how cute”

“Purr, Purr!, Purr!”

“Okay why is it getting louder you starting to scare me”

“Purr!, Purr!, Purr!”

“Okay it’s super loud now and why are your stripes glowing pink weren’t they black before? Lillian, you’re scaring me what is going on? Why are you doing this? What's happening? Are you sick? Should I wake Bel? You don’t feel hot, are the little ones okay?”

“PURR!, PURR!, PURR!”

“Okay, it’s so loud I can’t hear myself think why are those pink paw prints on the walls? Ozzie, I’m so scared right now. Are we going to die? What's happening? This just happened Lillian said a super cryptic message in her sleep.”

“Then it started purring. At first, it was cute, but then it just started getting louder and louder. Then out of nowhere, her black stripes started to glow a pale pink.”

“Just like the prints on the walls that were only spreading faster. Only now the walls are almost covered in them. I don’t know what’s wrong with her. I felt her forehead didn't feel hot and she seemed oddly peaceful in no pain as she was doing this.”

“Ozzie I’m scared what are we going to do? Why is this happening? Why would Lillian scare us like this?”

“Fizz, Bee just breathe we’ll be okay we most likely won’t die Lillian wouldn’t do that to us. She likes us so we just have to let this run its course. I'm sure it’s nothing.”

“Hey kitten, some spell I knew you had magic in your veins. I just never knew you had this much magic in your veins. Like a shit ton of it like Geotia.”

“Given how your final form packs a punch most hellborn don’t have that kind of power or magic. I’m not mad I get it, blood family can be completed, to say the least.”

“Is that your sigal The Geotia and Sins have one if this must be yours. I won’t be mad or leave you or our kittens. Even if you are a noble Stolas is a noble and very nice. I love you no matter what your bloodlines are who birthed you’re more than nice.”

“You’re your person, you don’t have to be like them. I have a feeling you knew that already. Very fitting what this spell is for kitten wait what’s the smell it smells like my favorite strawberry perfume why do I feel so Zzz”

“It’s more like fresh Bezel juice straight from the hive with sweet fluffy cotton candy my favorite smell it’s so calming almost makes me want to take a nap-Zzz”

“No, it's freshly brewed espresso sweet and warm. With the sweet smells of jelly donuts with powdered sugar dusted on top. It’s my favorite smell always makes me feel safe Zzz”

“You're all wrong, it's more like all my favorite spices. The sweet yet spicy tang of cinnamon. The rich nutty smells of nutmeg and cloves. The spicy peppery smell of chili powder.”

“The crack of fresh peppercorn that always tickles my nose. I love these smells. I feel my best when I’m cooking, Fizz being my little helper. It's cute how he tries but he can’t cook to save his life-Zzz.”

Bam!

“Now we’re all caught up, let me fill you in on what happens next after everyone is fast asleep. It was safe and time to execute the next part of the spell. The light let out a loud blinding crash. Fizz, Ozzie, Bee, Stolas, and Blizo wake up.”

“In a field of pink flowers with white spots to form a heart confused to where they are. They look up to find Lillian whose fur is now rocking a dark pink fur. With only white is on her nine tails sprawled out peacock style to form a big white heart and pink eyes.”

“Looking down from her perch on a nearby cherry blossom tree at them relieved that they’re finally awake. Hops down to talk to them giving them quite the start. I mean they don’t recognize her. She looks so different this can’t be Lillian. They have so many questions. Where are they? Who is this stranger? Why are they here?”

Yawn

“Okay, where are we? Are these flowers quite pretty and lots of them is this heaven because this sure isn’t hell. Where are the others? Did we get separated?”

“The last thing I remember is I was in my room smelling my favorite strawberry perfume. I must have fallen asleep and now I’m here wherever it is. Fizz!, Ozzie!, Bee!, anyone! Where are you?”

“Angel, not so loud, was right next to you. Where are we and why do I feel like I just woke up from the best nap ever is this a dream”

“Froggy I’m so glad you’re safe I was worried I wouldn’t ever see you again.”

“Ozzie, what is the place? It's so pretty I’ve never seen anything like it.”

“Yes, Bee, it's very pretty, but we have to find out where we are. Everyone stays close, and we don't know our potential dangers. We have to find Lillian on the way back home.”

“What the f*ck where am I? Why does it smell like a goddamn flower shop exploded up in here.”

“Blizy-kiss-I know isn’t amazing. I've never seen anything like these flowers before. I just have to take some of these back with me to my place. They'll look amazing in my flat.”

Thump!

“Good everyone’s awake and please no cutting of the flowers. They hold memories and only I’m allowed to handle them. These are quite delicate.”

“Who are you? Why did you bring us here? What did you do with Lillian because you sound like her and look similar? While at the same time, you look nothing like her, so start talking.”

“ I’ll make Swiss cheese out of you. Lillian is carrying precious cargo, you better take us to her. Then show us the way out of this overgrown flower shop”

“Easy Blizo, I may not look at it but I’m here. While I’m here in this realm I’m in control so you can try to shoot me. But how can you shoot me without your gun?”

“Blizo looks to find the hidden pocket where he kept his gun empty and in Lillian's paws.”

“How do you know my name now? Give that back.”

“Like I said I’m Lillian what do I have to do to prove to you that I’m Lillian? So here, take it back, Blizo.”

“The gun pops back into Blizo's hands with no bullets inside but when Blizo fires it glitter comes out and explodes all over his suit and face. Lillian finds this funny and lets out a little laugh.”

“Thank you”

Pop!

“He-he you look so funny who knows you looked so good in glitter. Have to say it suits you’ve never been so pretty.”

“Blizo wipes the glitter from his face and suit, giving this stranger a hard stare.”

“What did you do to my gun, you furry-faced freak.”

“Like I said I’m in control here this realm is where my magic is strongest. I gave you back your gun. You said nothing about the bullets so I took those out. Then put something harmless and fun like glitter. It's funny, no.”

“This realm is my dreamscape, a great place to talk and work through issues. Using memories from these flowers to clear up misunderstandings. Make people see both sides to the story I brought everyone here. I sensed tension between Ozzie and Bee.”

“The memory I require, I need your permission to use Blizo. It does involve you and what happened after Ozzie’s. I didn’t feel right using it without your consent.”

“This is a place of peace so all weapons are useless here if you try to fight or shoot. You’ll feel a surge of calm or bullets will be replaced with something harmless. I only meant to include Bee, Ozzie, and Blizo. Sorry Stolas, Angel, Fizz you must’ve gotten caught in the crossfire.”

“It’s been a while since I cast that spell, not much has changed since I was here last. Don’t worry I only look like this while I’m here. Sorry if I scared you but the only way to get here is to be sleeping. That spell is super powerful and can scare people shitless.”

“Who hasn't seen it before, hence why after you smell your favorite things it helps calm you down, and the fact that this spell has a huge burst of light magic go off to get us here so you fall asleep and don’t get blinded by it. Falling asleep before ending up here, don't worry, time stands still while you’re here. Now Blizo, why do you have to be so mean? It was just a joke-drip-drip-drip.”

“It was only once Lillian started to speak and turn to show her baby bump or bulge that they recognized that this stranger was Lillian and she got a total glow-up. Hurt by Blizo's words, tears stream down Lillian’s face. Blizo realized f*ck up big time with Lillian being extra sensitive. Blizo just called her a freak so he wanted to make up for upsetting her. The white heart on her tail was now broken in two. Angel rushes over to Lillian because he knew it was her the whole time.”

“Lillian, I’m so sorry you gave us such a start, and this place is so strange and new. It’s super pretty and smells sweet, and I have to admit, this is kind of nice. This form is super pretty, and now that I think about it, it was pretty clever what you did, so anything you want is yours.”

“Drip-drip-You’re just saying that because you feel bad.”

“Hey, the kitten. I'm sure Blizo is very very sorry right Blizo? Now how does this spell work? I know you had magic in your veins but this is something else.

“Angel gave Blizo a hard glare”

“Yes, I feel so bad, anything you want I’ll give you. You can use that memory not sure how that’ll help you but feel free to use it.”

“Lillian wipes the tears from her eyes her eyes still wet as she explains how the spell works”

“Okay, thanks f*king hormones doing dumb shit with my head and messing with my emotions. I can’t even escape them even in this place. How this spell works I bring two or more people to this to work through their shit. While we are here our bodies are sleeping safely and protected in our room. Only I can get us out so Stolas your magic won’t work here same with you Ozzie and Bee.

“Like Bee and Ozzie. I sensed hostility in Bee’s words as she was talking to Ozzie. This caused my ears to perk up a little to listen in. I like to be aware of my surroundings when I think things are getting good.”

“With each word she spoke, I felt Ozzie’s dimming his fire slowly threatening to shatter his heart. You’re family, you shouldn’t be fighting. Look what happened at the club sucked but they had their reasons.”

“Until you talk things out we aren’t going anywhere. Bee you're going to hear Ozzie out. Ozzie you’re going to find out what happened after that night at the club which is why Bee is so pissed at you. Now before you talk let’s get that memory up. Angel, I have to focus so I’ll need you to tell the story you know the one I’m talking about.”

“Of course but I hope it won't be easy to maintain this level of magic. I don’t want you straining yourself, you should be taking it easy, you are carrying our little ones.”

“Lillian opens a small paw print-shaped portal to reveal their sleeping bodies with a giant paw print sigil on the door preventing anyone from entering or leaving the room. Angel said with a big knowing grin because he was about to tell the story of how Blizo got wasted off his ass after a tragic “date at Ozzie’s.”

“It was one of Lillian’s best stories even though Blizo was going through it Lillian thought it was funny. How Blizo got wasted off his ass challenged Bee to a drinking contest and won. How he sucked his face with an ibis before. Loona dragged Blizo's sorry drunk ass out of that party and dragged him home.”

“Angel I’m fine-yawn-honest let's get this taken care of so we can get back home.”

Crunch!

“Lillian tries to poorly conceal a yawn Lillian swallows one of the flowers. Then curls up to go to sleep when this happens Lillian glows a pale pink then Blizo starts to glow a golden ball of light coming out of Blizo. Then rises into the middle of the field of flowers with pink and white suns.”

“Then it bursts into a golden light and the area around them starts to change from a field of flowers. Slowly turning into tall walls of honeycomb the room. Soon filled with images of party guests of various hellhounds all gathered around.”

“Two people in the center of it with two giant hives of Bezel juice. Those two people were Blizo and Bee. The flashback of Blizo drinking greedily at the Bezel juice. Getting wasted off his ass trying to forget the events from Ozzie’s. The flashback of Bee seeing this her eyes widened with worry because Blizo was getting wasted to forget something. At the time she wasn’t sure what.”

“Now she knew Ozzie and Fizz were behind it after the events at Ozzie’s. Bee didn’t blame him for wanting to forget that night plus all the other issues he was dealing with at the time.

“Ozzie and Fizz seeing this for the first time their eyes widened in horror. Their hearts shatter because of the way Angel went into detail in telling the story plus Lillian sleeping soundly up in the center of the room in a pale pink bubble maintaining the image around them.”

It made for one hell of a story. Having to live the memory plus Angel’s storytelling. The guilt was crushing Fizz and Ozzie may have been trying to save their skins. Keep the fact that Ozzie was dating Fizz secret. They never thought they would have driven Blizo to this.”

“At the time Fizz and Blizo weren’t on speaking terms. Even the person he was then wouldn’t have wanted this deep down he wanted to rekindle his friendship with Blizo. Then after Angel utters his last word the scene. Return to normal back to the field of flowers where they started.”

“Lillian still curled up using her tails as a blanket head resting on the flowers purring softly. Still sleeping, no longer glowing, and back to the form they first saw, the heart on her tail no longer broken; it was whole once more. After seeing that scene, I was unable to hold it back any longer.”

“Fizz and Ozzie burst into tears. Ozzie pulls Bee close his eyes crying a hot pink fire as it steams down his face. Hot fiery tears drip onto Bee; they are extinguished when they make contact with her body’s rainbow-colored water. Fizz who is extra sensitive was crying rivers his nose dripping with snot as he pulled Stolas and Blizo close with his robotics sobbing hysterically”

“Drip-drip-drip-Bee You have every right to be mad at me but please forgive me I just wanted to keep Fizz-drip safe we had no idea that it would lead to that. I swear please please please forgive me-drip-drip-drip”

“Of course, I forgive Ozzie, you big dope, you're my brother. I’d do anything for Vortex. Fizz is your everything, You wanted to protect him, you're making amends, nice touch with those crystals.”

“It’s not like you knew I shouldn’t be so mean to you but I was so mad. I knew my words hurt you that was the point but I never meant to dim your fire. It’s your burning passion for all kinds of love. I didn’t realize I hurt you that deeply I love you so much-drip-drip-drip”

“Bee you’re crying honey it’s getting everywhere this is going to take forever to clean.”

“Say you my clothes are signed, you big loveable dope.”

“They say with a slight tease in the voices they have forgiven each other”

“Waaa-Waaa-Waaa-Waaa-I’m the biggest piece of shit ever I don't-Waaa-deserve your forgiveness. You must hate me-Waaa-Waaa”

“Oh please Fizz I’ve done way worse things and as embarrassing as that was and having to relive that moment I wouldn’t change a thing it all led me to this bird brain here. So I would change a thing”

“Forgiveness achieved time to go home-purr, purr-purr”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Zzz”

“Then with that, everyone fell asleep with forgiveness achieved. Lillian’s spell started to take effect and the flowers started to close up. Until they were all closed up. Then started excreting a sweet calming scent that put everyone to sleep.”

“Then the flowers disappeared and they were now back in their bedroom like nothing happened. Lillian’s fur was back to normal black and white fur coloring but with a slight change the lines on her tail formed a heart, what's up with that could Lillian be reliving about her past. The more she uses her magic that isn’t in the crystal.”

“Maybe that crystal concealed some of her power now that Angel’s wearing it. Her power is no longer dormant. I mean Lillian could do simple tricks like open portals with the aid of the crystal and summon things as we saw her do when eating her feelings. That scene I just witnessed and the portal she opened. That looked different from her other ones plus that magic she just saw. Such a powerful spell caused a big yet subtle change in her appearance.

“Lillian sensed her magic awakening after ten years. It was itching to come out since she was 18 when she left and never looked back. She’s now 28 and ten years have passed. Since she ran away the night before her wedding day and never looked back. Lillian knew without the necklace the more she used her magic. The more about her true self would be revealed but she didn’t mind Angel telling her all about his family so it was time she did the same.”

“Lillian would tell him how she was an Aristocrat. Now Angel did try to give her back her necklace Lillian instead Angel kept it. That way he could get away if a mission got hairy. Now even though Lillian sensed change she didn’t know what changed. About her, the changes are very subtle but I believe will become more and more obvious the more she uses her magic the bigger the changes. No one sees these changes for now.”

Everyone wakes feeling refreshed like they had their best nap ever. With the memory of what just happened so clear, Lillian wanted them to remember what just happened in that realm otherwise she would’ve wiped their memories of that event. Then Lillian could act like nothing happened but she didn’t. Lillian wanted them to know that her past was good for her. Lillian after using that magic with a touch of morning sickness. Suddenly I felt the sudden need to hurl.”

“Luckily Bel was away and with the snap of her fingers. A wastebasket appears in front of Lillian just in time for her to puke up flower petals and stomach acid. Angel started to rub Lillian’s back to help the puke come easier.”

Snap

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“Let it out no use holding it in now you feel any better kitten? Now I bet fresh air would do you some good. Everyone here has a fun day planned only if you feel like it. We could just stay in and cuddle if you want. I want to help you through this but I kind of want to explore.”

“I’ve been itching to see more of Hell but if you don’t feel up to it please tell me. Don’t agree just because you don’t want to disappoint me, your health is important. We can talk more about what happened earlier just the two of us in private okay-kiss”

“That sounds lovely I can’t wait to see what everyone has planned I never felt better-Zzz”

“Sleeping again that was quick Bel is this normal maybe we should call today off. I mean she’s never fallen asleep that quickly. She is overdoing it.”

“She just cast a huge spell that must’ve taken so much out of her. I knew she was so powerful she exerted too much Bel, Stolas please help me if she is going to be okay.”

“Angel, she's fine and healthy. She can handle a day out. It might do her some good to not be inside all day.”

“Cat demons when expecting tend to spend most of the time sleeping. Like normal cats, they tend to sleep for most of the day. Just let her sleep, I'll carry her to the limo. She deserves a fun day out. She even wants this. She is not helpless, you know this.”

“If you’re worried, we can do her check-up today. If you want after we see what my big brother and sister have planned. My ring is not too far from this one. You should have some fun too and try not to stress too much. You’ve been in hiding for a while but you never truly got to experience them.”

“Come on, you should have some fun too. Now don’t worry about getting turned in as long as you’re with us you are under our protection. They won’t try anything. You and Lillian can be as lovey-dovey as you want and they won’t tell a single soul not if we have to talk about it.”

“Yes Lillian will be fine she just has to take it easy for a while and after a powerful spell has been cast. Like the one she did, it’s only natural for her to feel tired.”

“After I cast a powerful spell I can take a lot of magic and strain. To maintain that realm and protect our bodies must have taken it out of her. We’ll have to make sure she doesn’t do that again given how her resources are being put towards your kittens.”

“Thanks, I feel better already thanks for offering to carry her Bel but I’ll do it she has bit a cheesecake. Around her mouth and her furs all messy she’ll need proper grooming. I know just how she likes it.”

“That’s sweet of you Angel but she may be a little on the heavy side I mean no harm in this she’s expecting that’s normal. I just don’t want you to hurt yourself, that's all.”

“Thanks Bee your concern is touching but I’m stronger than I look. You can grab Moxxie and Millie careful not to wake them.”

“Everyone heads out, Angel grabs Lillian, her body limp and loose in Angel’s arms, her face buried in his tits. Sleeping soundly breathing in the scent of Angel cotton with strawberry perfume subtle not too strong since strong smells drove her nutty. Bee now in freshly changed clothes no longer signs carrying M+M in her arms.”

“Bee looked at how small they looked in her arms. They were pretty cute, sleeping soundly. Everyone but Levi went to the limo. Levi hopped into a portal, and she opened a mix of purples and greens to make sure everything down at the club was just perfect. Everyone is comfortable in the limo, and a familiar face greets them.”

“Hello, everyone. It's Nice to see you again, Angel. It seems we have both new and familiar faces with us. Okay, we have Bel sleeping and looking so peaceful. We have Fizz and Ozzie. Of course, I’m their personal and favorite driver.”

“Then there’s the queen Bee herself or show I say former queen because that title was taken by Lillian. She has been trying to out-drink you for years even more wanting to after your last party.”

“Given how a bold and spunky imp beat you at a drinking contest. She was extra determined to beat you after that kind of hurt you didn’t invite me. I love a girl's night. I'd love to have seen that.”

“Oh, Prince Stolas didn’t realize you were coming with us. I hope you don't mind me saying this. Your feathers are a mess, and now that there is a hickey on your neck it seems like you had fun. Who's the lucky person? I heard all sorts of ghostly noises from where we keep fizz bots. I recognize the messy look of people after doing it. This is lust after all.

“Trixie was a hellhound with black fur, yellow eyes, and very good hearing. Now looks at Blizo and sees his wrinkled suit and all the feathers in it. Plus the smooth creases of a Stolas beak on Blizo's neck Trixie realizes that Blizo. Must be the lucky person who stole the prince's heart Stolas and Blizo blush like crazy. They had no idea they were such a mess and then started cleaning themselves up.”

“Oh looks like you two are the lucky couple, a prince and the pauper situation. Except the pauper is a total badass assassin with his own business.”

“So that was you two with the Fizzy’s could you be any louder not that we minded? It was quite entertaining to listen to. The best thing to happen to us ever Fizz and Ozzie are so quiet when they do it. Being a hellhound has its perks.”

“Oh my Blizo, I told you we were being too loud. I didn't realize we were so messy. Why didn’t anyone tell us beforehand we were about to go out in public like this.”

“Please you’ve never looked hotter but who cares if they heard us? They’re just jealous because I’m the only one to f*ck your bird pussy. Now let me clean you up, you dirty birdy-kiss.”

“Blizo it's called a cloaca you this and thanks that sounds lovely”

“Cloaca, bird pussy who cares all that is all mine. Now put your head in my lap. I can't reach your head. Otherwise, I can’t preen you because you’re tall as f*ck.”

“Blizo took all the feathers from his suit. Then straightens out the wrinkles in his suit then helps preen and straighten out Stolas feathers making them less ruffled. Blizo's gentle hands plucked the old dead feathers and removed the itchy sheath of the new baby feathers. This gentle motion lulls Stolas to sleep hooting softly.”

“Ho-ho-hoot-Zzz”

“Pluck-pluck-pluck-You like that, haven't you been a while since we did this over a week? It must feel nice to have all those itchy dead feathers of that pretty head of yours-kiss”

“That’s just too precious so you must be Blizo I know I recognized you. Not just from your TV ads. I saw you at that party. You can hold your liquor, not just anyone. Can beat the queen and on your first try damn you are something special.”

“You better treat Stolas well. The prince went through a lot of effort for that crystal and paid extra to have them made into those cufflinks, some of Levi's best work, shame she isn’t joining today.”

“So those two sleeping in Bee's arms must be Moxxie and Millie. Have to say Millie has a certain smell to her I just can’t place. My smell isn’t as good as my hearing but still pretty good. Now where are we heading today?”

“Believe me, I know Stolas is the best.”

“Levi’s at my club doing a few last-minute touches. To ensure everything is perfect you know how she can be. You know the place we’re going to meet her there.”

“We have a fun day for Lillian. I made a few extra calls for our surprise guests. I'd like to leave now because we have to make an extra stop. I'm hoping everyone will love it.”

“Oh we’re going to Ozzie’s okay but Fizzarolli, Asmodeus you better be on your best behavior. I don’t want a repeat of what happened last time.”

“Trixie, we still remember the lecture you gave us last time. Now that we don’t have to hide our love for each other. It’s that right my king of lust-kiss”

“Oh Fizzy stop it I’m blushing”

“Okay, you two I’ll be holding you to that. Let’s get going. I'd hate to make you late now. I’ll roll up the privacy screen so you can talk in peace now may I add. Look at Lillian’s little bump. She may not be showing very obviously but she’s rocking being pregnant.”

“She's a glowing Angel, you've been doing a great job. Keeping her happy and making her feel comfortable. You may want to give her something to do like take her to work with you.”

“Give her something the first day you left. She just got slapped with a huge wave of hormones thrust on her. Saying how the bed felt so big and empty without you in it. Poor thing was saying she was cold those hormones are f*cking with her in a bad way. “

“She’ll need something warm like extra blankets, and heating pads, mainly she’ll need you, Angel. She’s going to pardon me for saying that she needs lots of cuddles. Morning sickness is no fun and once she reaches ten weeks it’s only going to worsen.”

“Ozzie is working on an extra special project just for you two. Since you will be there for her as much as you can. There will be times when you can’t so this should help that.”

“Surely Blizo here given how you work for him now. She was a mix of sadness and anger. She missed you so much. It tracks though, for the next few months, her animal insects will be amplified. When her favorite person leaves she will miss them and be thrilled when they see them again.”

“Congrats on the new job by the way word travels fast the staff loves to gossip. Can give Lillian some office work like answering phones or filling out/filing paperwork. She misses you guys, she thinks of you like her family the way she talks about you guys. She is quite close with me and many of the other staff.”

“Make her feel useful okay or she can carry the rear hang back with a shotgun. She's great with a gun class A sniper. Lillian won’t admit this but she is sick of being inside all the time either sleeping or feeling sick and sluggish most days.”

“I’m glad you’re doing this as much as she had a fun time last night. A bit of fresh air does wonders for you. Feeling the fresh air against your fur or face is amazing.”

“Thanks, Trixie, you always have our best interests at heart even though I knew some of this. I do want what’s best for her so we have much to talk about. We would love to talk in private. I do hope this mystery stop has something to eat.”

“If I don’t eat something my stomach might just eat itself. I didn’t get to eat any breakfast or Ozzie's famous cooking I’ve heard so much about.”

“Believe me it’s worth it's one of my favorite places in all of lust. Trust me it’s going to be worth it. It is extra special to us because I took Fizz there on our first date.”

“Oh Oh stop it now I’m blushing”

“Okay you two love birds then let's get going I’ve kept you waiting long enough”

“Trixie rolled up the privacy screen and started the limo leaving everyone to talk. Angel saw that Lillian was a beautiful mess with messy fur. Angel lifts Lillian’s face out of his tits then turns it to the side. To find her mouth and her entire face covered in cheesecake. Plus other various food stains Angel starts grooming her. Angel's long smooth tongue gently licked her and tasted the sweetness. Of her fur and the cheesecake on her face and mouth.”

“Both tasted delicious. Ozzie was one hell of a cook. Those cheesecake crumbs were delicious. Lillian lets out gentle purrs because it’s been far too long since Angel had her proper grooming. Over a week in fact when she was hungover/pregnant but didn’t know it yet. She missed the feel of his tongue on her fur gently licking out all the tangles out of her fur.”

“Angel had lots of questions about Lillian’s past like what noble family she was from if she was being more open with that side of her. Then Lillian wanted to talk about her past. Angel just wanted to know what the Nobel family was. Lillian was from personal stuff like family life.”

“Angel would wait to hear from Lillian herself. Family can be complicated, something he knew all too well. As well as what special project Ozzie was working on for them. First things first Trixie was right Lillian should feel useful and feel needed. After all, she may be an expecting queen but she could still work. Angel wouldn’t have her going on hits even if she carried the rear over his undead body. If he was worried about her then he might hurt himself and it might throw off his game.”

“Lillian would do office work so that she doesn’t stain herself. Angel knew that sometimes things in the assassin game could get spicy. So Angel needed to focus on his job and maintain his human form. Angel couldn’t do that if he was worried about Lillian or his unborn kittens. After all, if he got hurt or stressed or any other big emotion Angel's human form would fall. His cover would be blown and even though f*ck ups happen he didn’t want that to happen. This also wouldn’t be good for Lillian because if Angel got hurt it would cause Lillian to stress”

“That’s the last thing she needed was unwanted stress. It wasn't good for her or their unborn kittens. She had to take it easy and stay calm and relaxed. Not worrying about Angel, Lillian knew that getting hurt was part of the job. With all the hormones Lillian’s emotional state was in a very fragile state right now.”

“Anthony proved very useful in more crowded areas. When they were in more secluded areas he felt it was safe to go demon. Even if it was riskier he loved the feel of the wind in his fur. The sheer thrill of possibly getting caught gave him such a rush.”

“As much as Angel loved that rush he wasn’t stupid so he wouldn’t go demon in super crowded areas. Unless it proved useful like this time they had to kill this sex offender at a club. Angel got to strut his stuff on the pole and he made great tips. They loved his “costume” and said it was so life-like. You couldn’t even tell he was wearing one then lured him.”

“To the dressing room with the promise of sex only to be killed by Angel. His time in the studio proved to be very useful. All the hands-on stuff and seeing him fully exposed was reserved for Lillian only. Then went back to the office to celebrate a job well done. So Angel works up the nerve to ask Blizo about allowing Lillian to come to work unsure how he would take it. I mean most of hell. Apart from close and trusted friends, they knew they were dating.”

“The people at the hotel didn’t even know about their relationship much less that Lillian was expecting. So they work together with sinners who might talk. If Blizo didn’t make them sign a confidentiality agreement to keep what they saw in the office quiet.”

“They would have to pay an extra $100 added to their bill aka the bitch tax. If they didn’t want to sign it they could take their business elsewhere but they provide a service most don’t so they reluctantly sign the proper paperwork. Then when they see Angel they can’t turn him into Val for the reward. Now let's see Angel who is very nervous as he asks Blizo what Angel thinks is a big ask. Angel to help ease his worries about grooming Lillian. Angel pets her to ease his stress and to prevent it. Angel from wanting to pick and pull at the fur around his wrists.”

“The nerves were so bad Angel only worked with Blizo for a day and a half. He closed down shop for the day to help take care of Lillian. She saw him as a father figure. He was such a good dad to Loona he couldn’t blame Lillian, her birth father must have not been good to her. Given her the treatment she deserves”

“Blizo treated Loona so well like she was one of his own. Angel wanted that for his kittens. Angel wanted to be a good dad like Blizo, loving and kind, letting them chase their dreams. Not forcing them into a life they didn’t want as his dad made him”

“Angel felt so bad asking him to do this. Angel felt like he was taking advantage of his kindness and the fact that Blizo and Lillian were friends. Their friendship was just starting to bloom which might cause their friendship to wither and this was the last thing Angel wanted. Now I’ve been talking too much back to the story at hand. Angel in a nervous whisper voice mutters up the words to ask Blizo that weigh on his chest.”

Voosh, Vroom

“Lick-lick-lick-You’re a mess kitten, a beautiful and delicious mess. You liked that cheesecake have to you both taste delicious-lick-lick”

“Purr-purr-purr”

“That’s right kitten-lick-been a while since you-lick had proper grooming. You have quite a head of bed head let me clean that for you-lick-I think you look beautiful in any state.”

“I should still clean you-lick-up a little. I want you to feel and look how I see you on the inside of my golden blazing star.”

“Pretty but you have amazing healing properties you can cure anything. You filled the whole inside of my heart. That no amount of drugs or booze ever did-kiss.”

“Nuzzle-nuzzle-nuzzle”

“Lillian, stop that tickling. I have to do something important to ask. I can’t do that if you’re nuzzling. Even though I love it I won’t be taken seriously if I’m holding back giggles.”

“Blizo can I ask you something”

“Angel speak up I can barely hear you know you can ask me anything. I don’t bite well not unless you’re birdy here. So come on out with what you want to ask me. I may be your boss while we but outside of work we’re friends so come on tell me what’s on your mind.”

“I know this is a big ask but could Lillian please come back to work? I know it’s a big ask. Surely there’s something she can do that isn’t too straining; she does miss you guys. I know our working together is a big risk given how not everyone doesn't know about us.”

We can keep it civil I promise and as far as the kittens go. We can still easily conceal oversized hoodies and tee-shirts. Even once she starts showing more obviously. Until the kittens are born no one is going to suspect that I’m the dad. Trixie made some valid points and she even had a huge vent session with me. She had a lot on her chest.”

“She deserves to feel useful even though she is carrying my kittens. She may get extra attention and not have as much energy as before. You know she is a hard worker. She’s been doing a great job growing strong and healthy kittens. I just feel kind of bad for asking this. I mean I haven’t been with you guys for a full week.”

“I feel like I’m taking advantage of your kindness by asking for favors like this. I mean you gave me this job in the first place. I wouldn't do what I would’ve done if not for you and your kindness.”

“Angel, of course, she can come back. We missed her back. She’s allowed to come in. We were wondering why she did come in with you. We didn’t think much of it, maybe she just wasn’t feeling up to it. Business has been booming. We can even put her back on her old salary with benefits. We even have maternity leave.”

“Everyone now has health insurance sick days at work. I plan to be the best uncle ever. Those little cuties are going to be so spoiled. I’m going to give them so many horse plushies and other horse shit. You won’t know what to do with it. Plus free babysitting we are going to want to love the f*ck out of them.”

“So what do you want her to do? She could do missions to hold up the rear. Until she can’t comfortably hold a shotgun besides Moxxie she’s one hell of a marksman.”

“Angel lets out a sharp and loud response that gives Blizo a big start.”

“No! Sorry if that came out a bit harsh on Blizo but I don’t want her doing fieldwork of any kind. Even if she hung back I wouldn’t be able to focus. I know getting hurt can happen because sometimes shit happens. I don’t want anything bad to happen to her. It will affect my game and I could get hurt.”

“If I get hurt it will cause Lillian to stress that’s the last thing she needs right now. Not to mention if she gets hurt I won’t be able to think straight if Val was stressful enough. The added effect that she was expecting was a miracle that she recovered from it. Our kittens are healthy, tough, and resilient just like their parents.”

“Isn’t that right my little sweet-pies you don’t go down easy do you? It takes a lot to take you down isn’t that right? You survived an overlord's rage drinking a love potion and breathing in his poison.”

“They are a bunch of little badasses. It takes a lot more than that to take you down isn’t that right-kiss? You get that from your mother, she is a badass bitch she is a real fighter.”

“Nothing can keep her down for long because she’ll get right back up and keep fighting. She’s never giving up. She’s always making me question everything I do and I hope they get your curiosity.”

“Anyway, please tell me she could do some office work if that’s possible. She could file papers, handle clients, answer phones, and do that. Again, I'm sorry if I was a little harsh earlier. I guess I’ve been extra protective of her lately. She may be a badass with a heart made of the sweetest cane sugar.”

“It’s hard to see her like this sometimes going from fighting heaven's army to being huddled sick over the toilet like her life depends on it. Seeing her not have as much energy as she used to. I know she’s working hard making life inside of her. It’s only been a few weeks. It's hard seeing her like this. What’s it going to be like when they get bigger

“Angel I get it, it's hard to see the people you love in pain. Believe me, I would hate seeing Stolas and Loona sick and helpless. Lillian has lots of people to help her.”

“Most importantly she has you and you’re pretty f*cking awesome. Also, I’m very selective about who works with me. I didn’t give you this job, you earned it. You gave a killer interview and did an even better out on the field. You made quite the entrance coming in as Anthony, you had all of us fooled.”

“You know I don’t fool easily, we didn’t even know you had one. Both Angel and Anthony have proven quite useful. Your other skills from your time at the studio proved quite useful I didn’t know you could be so flexible”

“You better treat her and those kittens of yours well or you’ll be hearing from me. Now we have plenty she can do back at the office. We always have shit amounts of paperwork she could do. She could always help Moxxie and Stolas with that.”

“Thanks, that's very nice of you. Blizo, when did Stolas start working for you? Seems rather sudden if you mind me asking.”

“Not at all he’s a new hire like you've been with us for about a week. After finally settling that divorce with his crazy bitch of a now ex-wife Stella. Finally just giving in to her demands. Only asking for full custody of Via his daughter, his grimoire, and half of his fortune. Everything else went to Stella and her brother Anderphlus.”

“About damn time! He divorced her sorry flat-feathered ass. She's a crazy psychopathic bitch. I mean hiring an assassin to kill him just because he slept with you. I mean at least do it yourself and I know I sound like the biggest f*cking hypocrite right now.”

“Given we do the same thing but the people we kill are not here, they walk in the living world. I mean all that just to get a bigger cut of the divorce. Only to have her brother convince call it off because it would go to Via and she would get shit. I mean I’m glad he's alive and everything you two make such a cute couple but come on.”

“It’s not his fault that she wasn’t giving it to him in bed and you could. The whole marriage was arranged so they could make Via who is the only good thing to come out of that marriage. Love should come first not keeping bloodlines pure yuck! It disgusts me”

“Stolas loves her with all his heart. I mean the Stolas until he met you. The guy most likely hadn’t had sex. In almost two decades given how Via is 17. I mean it’s not everything as I’m learning but come on not satisfying that need for so long could kill a guy”

“Damn, Lillian tells you everything, doesn't she rather smart to have figured that out.”

“Yes, she is super smart and great at figuring things out. How come you’re not freaking out I mean I just dropped some major lore.”

“Well, Stolas tells stuff too so this info does not leave this limo. He’s kind of embarrassed by that.”

“My lips are sealed so if he's still rich why’s he working for you if you mind me asking? Does he want to spend more time with you or am I kind of curious?”

“That’s only part of it since his whole life everything was handed to him he wanted some independence. Making his money things like that and I may be a little biased because he’s all mine.”

He has been a huge help, helping Moxxie with all the paperwork and other shit I don’t want or don’t have time to do. It’s been a massive help with him doing all the grunt work.”

“That way we can take on more missions. He and Moxxie usually do it together but Stoas takes over when we need him; he'll love Lillian’s company. He’s never been a fan of fieldwork and tried it a few times he never took to it.”

“He loves answering the phones, crunching the numbers on the company finances, and making coffee. Stolas took over the job as a receptionist. Loona also gets to do more field work and she loves it.”

“Lillian can take her place at the receptionist’s desk with Stolas. He makes one hell of a receptionist. He looks so sexy answering those phones. He also makes a killer pot of coffee. The staff in the office tasted like shit until Stolas came along.”

“He even tries to relate to the people more since he is still the prince. He’s even got a new place he never liked, the palace. Way too big for his taste he and Via got a new place, a nice apartment. He has a place full of plants and books.”

“He’s still adjusting to domestic life but I’m helping teach him everything I know cooking, and cleaning since he’s used to servants doing that for him. He’s a quick learner insisting not to use his magic on such matters.”

“That sounds amazing, So Stolas doing fieldwork so how did that work I mean he has magic but with his human form. His powers must be a tad limited so how did that work out for you?”

“This magic is rather flashy, don't you try not to get caught going the silent route. Try not to get caught in the incident with the D.O.R.K.S. He made quite the entrance that he can hold his own in a battle not exactly quiet or subtle.”

“Well normally yes but after the whole thing nearly being killed by Striker. Stolas wanted to learn how to fight. In case he ever landed himself again where he was unable to use his powers. He wanted me to teach him and he’s good with a gun but he shines in hand-to-hand combat. That way he could defend himself and Via”

“That’s super sweet and nice of you what caused you to do such a thing”

“Well it was you, Angel, I did a lot of thinking about what you said back at Ellie's house. Before you carried Lillian to your room how if a person truly cares for you they’ll make an effort. That got me thinking about all the sweet little things Stolas did for me.”

“Taking the time to like my posts, calling and texting me to see how my day was, and giving me out of our full moon deal. In fact, as a thank you for teaching him how to fight he got these cufflinks.”

“I wanted to show him that I cared. You remind me a lot of myself wanting to define hell’s hierarchy and push past the boundaries. Break through where you were forced to be and be a total badass in combat.”

“Thanks, you’re too nice now I have to ask Lillian. If she wants to come back to work with you guys it’s her choice after all. Hopefully, she’ll say yes so when could she start just asking”

“Since it’s Friday if she says yes, don't get your hopes up. Angel might say no, let her enjoy the weekend. She can start on Monday but I expect to see you in the office tomorrow at ten a.m sharp.”

“As fun as today is going to be, we'll have to make up for lost time but I don’t regret a thing. Seeing Lillian sleeping so peacefully like this makes it all worth it.”

“Of course, I will be there and you will hear Lillian. You’ll be welcome back. I hope you do, you will be the one of best receptionists I.M.P ever had. Would you like that kitten? You’d get to smell the delicious scent of blood all the time. I know how much you’d love that. You also know how good I am all covered in blood. You’d get to see me c

“Purr, purr, purr”

“I’ll take that as a kitten. I can't wait to tell you all about it. Why’s the top half of me wet”

“Angel looks down at Lillian whose head is resting on his shoulder to find her; she's been drooling all along the side of him for a while. It left a trail starting from her mouth. Soaking his shirt and his tits all the way through. It only got stronger as the mental picture of how hot and sexy. Angel looked covered in blood, the white and pink of his fur. The vibrant pop of red from the blood caused her to drool rivers.”

“That plus the sweetness of chocolate, sugar, fresh cream, and fruit. That causes Angel to growl loudly along with everyone else's. Millie and Lillian’s stomachs grumble at the smell after digesting all the food they ate from their feast before. The little ones growing in them are hungry once more. It just smells so good it causes Lillian’s ears to perk up and nose to twitch to take in all the yummy smells. Slowly starting to stir from sleep”

“They have arrived at their first stop on their day of fun. A cute little Italian cafe Trixie rolls down the privacy screen to let the others know they arrived when she sees everyone is sleeping. Expect Angel in Blizo because the slow gentle rocking movements all but put them to sleep.”

“Seeing this Trixie having a cheeky nature. See this as a chance to cause some trouble and make for a good laugh and scare them shitless it would be too funny.”

“So Trixie wakes everyone up by loudly honking the limo’s horn to wake everyone up. Giving them the scare of their lives Trixie however is laughing hard seeing the looks on their faces was priceless.”

“Grrr- What’s that delicious smell? I smell freshly brewed espresso. Sweet fresh baked goods. Fresh sponge cake soaked with coffee syrup. Sweet buttery lady fingers fresh from the oven. It’s making my mouth water. We have to find the source of this smell now.”

“Grr”

“Grr”

“See even Lillian and Millie agree please can we go inside I have to taste that goodness.”

Vroom

“HONK!HONK!”

“Hello bitches we’re at our first stop so wake up sleepyheads we don’t have all day”

“HONK!HONK!”

“Wakie, wakie little ones”

“Trixie what the f*ck! was that all about not cool not cool at all.”

“Ozzie, Fizz, Bee, and Stolas exclaim at once Millie and Lillian breathing heavily. After receiving fear for their lives Angel and Moxxie calm down their pregnant queens. Too busy to calm them down making sure they don’t stress to lecture Trixie. On the real shit move she just pulled. Angel loved a good prank but Angel had his limits but this crossed the line.”

“Huff-huff-huff-What just happened I was sleeping peacefully in bed now I’m here to be awakened. Huff-huff-huff-By these delicious smells that are making me hungry. We had to go inside to get a taste of its splendor and what the noise was. Angel, it was so loud and scary. It hurts my ears and head.”

“Easy kitten just breathe and try to find the slow deep breaths. It seems we have stopped so of course we can get out. I could do it with a bite to eat as well. As for the noise, Trixie thought it would be funny to honk the horn, waking everyone up.”

“Now we can get you anything you want to make up for the scare you just had. Now don’t stress, it's not good for you or our kittens. How do you feel now?”

“Better but starving it feels like ages since I last ate.”

“Huff-huff-huff-Same here Lillian, Moxxie what’s going on that sound it came out of nowhere. Huff-huff-huff-Mox I’m scared of what happened I think I fell asleep. Huff-huff-huff”

“Easy Millie deep breaths that person driving this limo thought it would be a good idea to loudly honk the horn. Waking us up there surely there was another way to do it. A much calmer way now is to find the breath you know is there just to breathe. You can’t be stressed right now or ever, it's not good for you. Now do you feel better Mill’s”

“Much better Lillian isn’t kidding about those smells I’ve starved. They smell so good the mere smell is making me water.”

“Well luckily for everyone here we stopped by one of Ozzie’s and Fizz's favorite places to get or go on dates. A quaint little Italian cafe best in all of lust. The jokes on you, and the looks on your faces were worth it didn’t mean to scare Lillian and Millie so badly.”

“So I’ll let everyone out to enjoy themselves. This place makes great tiramisu. Along with other baked goods made fresh daily. You simply have to try it with the espresso. They brew it fresh daily, such a perfect combo.”

“I’ll be the judge if I know Italian cuisine. Given that I have an Italian background. I’m an amazing cook. My mum taught me all I know. I know all her recipes by heart. Some of my fondest memories in life are cooking with her and my sister.”

“I can vouch for him as a wizard in the kitchen and bed.”

“Lillian stop it I’m blushing”

“That’s so sweet, it's just so precious. Here comes the waterworks-drip-drip.”

“Millie’s face is now streaked with tears. Those hormones are f*cking with her so badly everyone but Bel, Lillian, and Angel give her weird like what the f*ck I just witnessed Millie has been acting weird all day. They saw nothing and continued chatting. Ozzie scolded Trixie because that thing with the horn wasn’t cool”

“Trixie, that thing with the horn is not cool, you almost gave me a heart attack, don't ever do that again.”

“I make no promises. It's why you like me so much. I'm fun and a total wild card.”

“So true and it was funny like my air horns which you hide from me and won’t tell me where you hid them”

“Fizz said this with his arms crossed and a big pout on his face that made his cheeks all big and puffy like a frog.”

“Yes that's such a shame that you can’t find them such a shame indeed”

“Yes a real shame”

“Okay, I need to get out and stretch to breathe in that fresh air. Get out of this stuffy limo. Maybe even have some honey lavender gelato with a honey drizzle and a sprig of lavender on top. With some tea and honey with the lady's fingers to dip it in”

“Yes I would like that too and this place sounds amazing. I do hope they make a good cup of tea and biscuits.”

“Yes I could go for a cup of coffee if I can smell it here and it smells amazing.”

“Yawn-I could stretch. I had the best nap ever. Car rides always put me to sleep. Something about the gentle rocking motion lulls me to sleep every time it never fails.”

“I could go for some strawberry cheesecake gelato right now with strawberry syrup and cheesecake pieces. Yum just yum I’m simply famished.”

“I’m getting an espresso with some of that tiramisu to see if it’s worth the hype plus some cannolis and strawberry gelato. Maybe I will starve.”

“No kidding, I want to eat so much chocolate I’ll explode.”

“Preach sister, I can’t wait to see what this place has to offer.”

“Well, I’m getting an Affogato coffee and Vanilla ice cream. What's not to love? That and some coffee gelato and tiramisu trust me Angel it’s worth the hype it so to die for figuratively speaking”

“Okay that affogato sounds good I’ll have to try that.”

“I plan on getting some tiramisu plus a fresh, clean, crisp lemon sorbet.”

“Well, then I’d hate to keep everyone waiting. Let's get those doors open Lillian wants me to help you out. I’ll just wait in here until you guys are ready to head to our next spot.”

“ Just as Trixie was about to step out and unlock the doors Lillian stops her.”

“Wait before you come inside with us. I mean you shouldn’t have to wait here all by yourself. You’ll get bored or lonely so please come with us. You drove all this way, you must be starving.”

“Well that’s very nice of you Lillian I’ll take you up on that offer. I could eat thanks, that's what I like about you thinking of everyone.”

“That settles that then let's head inside”

“Lillian wait before we leave you have a little something on your face.”

“Angel wipes the drool off of Lillian’s chin and then gives her a peck on the cheek causing Lillian to blush.”

“Oh Angel you little scamp you cute little devil you. I’m so getting you back for that.”

“Lillian starts smoothing Angel with kisses. Angel does the same to Lillian and with them kissing it soon leads to the wrestling playfully. Angel and Lillian are closest to the door and the doors. Now unlocked they tumble out of the limo. To see a bunch of succubus and incubus couples eating pastries and sipping espresso.”

“To find all their eyes in turn the Angel and Lillian play fighting. They feel all their eyes on them pulling their phones out to take pictures and posting them on all social media platforms. Putting an end to all the talk and rumors about who Angel Dust was dating. Lillian was a big deal given how she mauled Val to sheds.”

“It was quite the scene that made the 666 news so you know it’s a big deal. Angel Dust was a big deal. Angel was a huge hit in Lust for obvious reasons some people even shipped them hoping. Lillian was an Angel mystery person; they would make such a good celebrity power couple.”

“We know they make a badass couple but no one else does. Even more than Fizz Modus and Stoltz. Angelpaws was the new #1 ship going around. Just as camera flashes were about to go off. Ozzie, Bee, Bel, and Stolas glared at them so hard it would turn anyone to stone.”

“Stolas might do so he did have the power to do so. Blizo reaches for his gun from the hidden pocket in his suit. Threatening to fire if they didn’t put those phones away in a matter of seconds. This show of force caused all the people. Dining outside and inside to pay for their meals. Then scattered like field mice not wanting to risk the wrath. Of the crowned prince and three sins but mainly Ozzie this was his ring he was the boss so they had the place to themselves.”

“Kiss-kiss-kiss-Angel you so had this coming now let mommy give her daddy some sugar-kiss-kiss-kiss”

“Kiss-kiss-kiss-Let me give return the favor kitten you taste so sweet you are pretty sweet yourself-kiss-kiss-kiss-now you’re a little too clean Let fluff up that fur a little-nip-nuzzle-nuzzle”

“Angel gives Lillian a gentle nip on her neck and Lillian lets out a loud pleasure-filled purr.

“Purr-stop it. Do you know what happens when my fur gets messy? I look like a puffball. I won’t be seen in public as a fluffed-up puffball, no thank you.”

“Too bad you look so cute all fluffed up so I will be doing no such thing as a kitten. Now take that-nuzzle-nuzzle-nuzzle-kiss”

“Well then if you won’t stop then we’re going to match. I’m not going to be the only one to look like a giant ball of fluff. So come here let me mess you up Angel Cake-nuzzle-nuzzle-nuzzle.”

“You wouldn’t dare”

“Watch me-nuzzle-nuzzle”

Click, Thump

“Hey! Trixie when did you get here”

“The two love birds look up to see Trixie looking down at them, fur all messy and various bite marks on their necks.”

“Hey, you two this may be the lust ring but save it for the bedroom people here might enjoy this a little too much. Please keep it for everyone's sake keep your clothes on. Isn’t this how you got in a spot of trouble in the place now you may want to stop this.”

“There are witnesses with phones that can take pictures and record things and post them on social media. Now we don’t want all this getting out, right you two”

“Trixie being subtle but the message was clear: trouble was their kittens and them fighting. People watching could give away his location to Val and who Angel was dating.”

“Through a single push of a button just one post and they would be royally f*cked. Not in a good way like when Blizo and Stolas do it. Luckily they have people to back them up and they de-escalate the situation before things get heated.”

“Okay everyone, nothing to see here, go back to your daily business and put those phones away.”

“Yes, these two just simply took a tumble look away. Surely you have better things to do. Then look at two friends in a bit of a tussle, a fistfight of sorts.”

“Yeah f*ck off we just wanted to have a nice day out but that’s not going to happen until you guys mind your f*cking business you sluts.”

“That’s right now, please move along. We plan to enjoy a lovely treat at this quaint little cafe. It's simply too cute and it smells amazing. Let’s get going, what do you say Bel should we grab a bite to eat shall we.”

“Yes indeed Bee everyone let's head inside shall we”

Step, Step, Step

“Now would you look at it as if we now have the place all to ourselves? Lillian and Angel brush yourselves off then we can head inside.”

“Fizz looks down to see the very spot where Lillian and Angel once stood was now barren”

“Wait where did they go? They were right where they ran off to?”

“Easy, don't panic, I could use a spell to help locate them.”

“No need Stolas I don’t think that’s necessary I hear something coming from those rose bushes it might be them let's go check it out”

“They make their way over to the rose bushes, the sounds getting louder. It sounded a lot like Lillian throwing up and crying between puking with Angel comforting her. The reason wasn’t just morning sickness but as good as the place smelled. The smell of coffee made her want to hurl. The strong smell of espresso is twice as strong.”

“Lillian couldn’t hold it back and believe me she tried. It didn’t help the guilt of almost getting busted. If it was for Blizo and everyone else making it look like their play fight. It Looks like it was a happy accident. Otherwise, they would’ve gotten caught.”

“Lillian was so pissed at herself for being so careless. Their first time in public in nearly two whole weeks and they almost got busted. It would make the news and they would be so dead and the guilt of all that plus all the other factors. It was all too much for Lillian to make Angel sense so they quickly found a place to hide until she felt better as Stolas, Blizo, Fizz, and Ozzie made their way over to their hiding spot. While Bel and the others grab their drinks and food to go because Lillian might not be in the mood to sit down and eat.”

“They could just eat it in the limo and Lillian could sleep some more and take her to Ozzie’s if she felt up to it. They could just take her home or go to Sloth to get her to look over and get her something to help. They catch parts of their conversation listening in as they walk.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“Let it out make you feel any better. Why didn’t you tell me the smell of coffee made you so sick? I get certain smells might make it worse but you have to tell me these things. Do any other smells bug you that I should know about?”

“ Kitten-kiss, Now you are feeling better. Can I get you some ginger tea with honey, your favorite or maybe some sleepy-time tea? How’s that feeling me rubbing back wanting me to get paws too? You said you’ve been feeling stiff these past few days. I mean your poor pads are so swollen and cracked on the verge of bleeding.”

“We’ll get you something for that. Like some nice comfy shoes, I'm taking you home so you can rest and we cuddle baby. Watch a movie and snuggle under a big blanket with Nugs.”

“Angel-muf I fine-muf-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“Now I don’t care, we're going to try Sloth right away to get you to help. We’ll get some anti-nausea pills. I want to make sure you’re okay and our little ones are okay. You shouldn’t have to suffer this much then we’re going back home so you can rest.”

“But Angel”

“I won’t be hearing another word. I got all their phone numbers so we can call and talk. You’re in no state to do much the first few weeks are a total bitch. We’ll go home and have a cozy day. Just the two of us, Blizo wants you back at I.M.P.”

“I know how much you miss them. How much they mean to you it shouldn’t take too much effort, not as glamorous as fieldwork. I don’t want you out there you could get hurt. I don’t ever want to see you hurt ever again how’s that sound kitten-kiss”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh-Angel I messed up so bad I almost got us caught-waaa-waaaa-waaa-h-h-how can I be so careless I’m normally so careful. How can I be so f*cking stupid?”

“These f*cking hormones are messing with me so bad I just want to let everyone know how much I love and adore-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“I mean if it wasn't for Ozzie and everyone else all of hell would’ve found us. I just don’t know what I would do if you had to be dragged-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“Hey, I’m at fault as well this isn’t just on you I should’ve been more careful as well. I want everyone to know about us as well just not yet. Now can you walk I won’t have you suffering a moment longer. We’re going to Sloth to get some meds to help soothe your sour stomach.”

“Then we’re going home to a nice cozy day back at Ozzie’s place cuddling and watching a movie all under a big fuzzy blanket and I bet Nugs could join us as well. Today isn’t one of your good days. How's that sound kitten?”

“ That sounds nice. I was doing just fine earlier, honestly. Then one whiff of the strong earthy scent of coffee. That I used to love now makes me want to hurl.”

“It’s going to be okay, this can happen at the most random of times. What matters now is I know I won’t drink any that way you feel comfortable and Bel will get you some meds to help. Now I have some good news. If you want to, you can come back to work if you can start Monday. How's that sound?”

“As Lillian says this her voice is full of sleep her blue eyes are clouded with sleep and her vision is blurred wanting to give in to sleep but it won’t come”

“Doing what exactly I’m not cut out for fieldwork. I can barely keep my eyes open. I'm so tired. Angel, why does my body feel like it’s working against me? Like it’s fighting a war and I’m caught in the crossfire. I don't think I’ll ever have a good day.”

“That’s the best part, it's not as exciting or glamorous as fieldwork. You
won’t be out on the field more like office work but you’ll make good money. If you choose to work you can start Monday. How does that sound, kitten Stolas even works there so you can keep him company. It’s nice light work if you're surrounded by family and friends.”

“I’m sure they have places for you to sleep out of prying eyes. You also have a legit reason to wear P.J.’s out in public you lucky duck. Now you will have good days I promise. Now try to sleep, no use fighting, you'll need your energy.”

“Lillian's eyes half open and clouded with a sleepy voice groggy and full of sleep wanting to embrace the sweet calm of slumber.”

“Angel, that sounds lovely, tell Blizo my answer is yes. How are we going to get out of this spot with the strong sweet smell of roses? Overpowers the coffee smell but as soon as we leave I know I’ll end up puking again.”

“I mean I messed you up enough as if you were covered in vomit because I couldn’t make it until we got to this little spot. So sorry about that, my deepest apologies.”

“You have nothing to be sorry for, you couldn’t help it. It's better to let it out than keep it in now. I'm going to carry you unless you feel like walking then you can bury your face in my tits breathing in my scent blocking out that yucky coffee smell.”

“Hopefully that’ll help you, then after sloth, we can have a nice long bath and soak in hot water to help ease your pain with lots of lavender-scented bubbles. Get ourselves cleaned up, and put on our best pajamas to cuddle in bed. With your favorite Harry Slaughter all eight movies we can have a movie marathon.”

“Maybe get some popcorn or kettle corn if you feel like eating. I do hope you've lost a lot of fluids you need even if you can’t stomach much at the moment. Maybe less rich foods, maybe some light broth, soup with crackers, something easy to stomach. In small portions throughout the day that way you can rest easily. How does that sound, kitten?”

“Before Angel could get an answer from Lillian. He finds her fast asleep, her body hanging loosely over his. Lillian’s head rested on his shoulder paws dangling loosely on his back tails limp behind her. Lillian was holding him close; they wouldn’t be able to be like this for a long time. They wanted to cherish everyone the second the kittens got bigger. They wouldn’t be able to hold each other this closely for a while.”

“Zzz”

“Look at that sleeping rest you need to keep up the good work. Sweet dreams kitten. Let's get you some pills to help with your morning sickness. Bel should have something that’ll help.”

“Angel scopes Lillian up and walks out of the bushes to find Fizz, Ozzie, Trixie, and Bel looking down at them having heard their whole chat. Everyone else heard it as well but wanted to give their space so Bee went to help Levi pack up the fashion she had planned for Lillian and Angel packed up all the clothes for them to take back to Ozzie’s place.”

“Millie, Moxxie, Stolas, and Blizo are still at the club. Ozzie planned for them each a special date Ozzie planned for them. They were out enjoying themselves. They tried to protest saying that they should stay with them to help with Lillian. They insisted that they got a handle on things and they should go have some fun.”

“That’s what they did. Angel suddenly felt very embarrassed because he and Lillian were a mess. The front of her pantsuit was covered in vomit still wet with some on the knees of it. Her tail dragging in the dirt was filthy. They both had patches of fur missing from parting the rose bushes so they could hide in peace.”

“As well as various nicks and scratches from the thorns only surface so no bleeding they just looked a little scuffed up. Angel's top and fur were covered in dried vomit, half-digested food, and stomach acid. Rat skeletons and chicken bones. They both had rose petals and leaves in their fur. Their fur was still ruffled from Lillian and Angel's play fight. They both looked like they got drunk, puked, and then made love in the rose bushes. Seeing how Angel had company and how messy he and Lillian looked. Angel blushed hard, his white facial fur turned a pale pink.”

“Hey! Everyone, I didn’t realize I had company so how much did you hear? Sorry, we’re such a mess Lillian wanted a nice quiet place where we could be alone. She needed to hurl and a part of the way she couldn’t hold it in. I just wish she told me sooner that the smell of coffee made her so sick.”

“Just then a small gust of fall winds through the woods causing Lillian to shake like a leaf in the wind. The reason was that her body was adjusting to the hormones. Not to mention that her current outfit was soaked in puke I greatly underestimated how dirty her current outfit was. I was caked in vomit still wet so that wind was unbearably cold for Lillian. Seeing how badly Lillian was shaking, trembling even. This causes Angel to freak out and worry about Lillian. How something might be wrong with Lillian why was she shaking so viciously she didn’t have a fever.”

“Lillian didn’t even feel hot so why was she shaking over a little wind? She loved the cold and how refreshing the cold wind felt on her fur. So why was this wind causing her to shake like this? It felt kind of nice if he was being honest, refreshing even. Lillian didn’t think so why else would she be shaking so badly? Clinging to him so tightly desperately trying to seek warmth that wasn’t coming.”

“Luckily Bel eased Angel's concerns, ensuring Angel that what was happening was perfectly normal even though Bel had to admit those chills came rather suddenly. Poor baby she must be so cold let's see if they can fix that”

Woosh

“Lillian! Oh God!, Oh God!, Oh God. Why are you shaking? Are you running a fever? No, what’s wrong you were fine just a moment ago. We need to get you to a hospital now! Ozzie!”

“Trixie pulled the limo around Lillian and needs medical attention now. What are you waiting for? We have to get going. I have to make sure she’s going to be okay. What about the health of our kittens? She did lose a lot of fluid. Those rose bushes may never be that same.”

“Is she dehydrated? Should I wake her up? Do I let her sleep? Please tell me what’s wrong with her. Will she be okay? What about our kits will they be okay? Please tell me this is killing me. The pain is too much like an Angelic spear to my heart.”

“Angel try to breathe, do those breathing exercises from earlier. Nothing wrong with her. It’s just the hormones in her body she’s adjusting to. No wonder she's cold. Poor baby, her clothes are soaked in vomit.”

“Let's fix that can’t have you or Lillain catching a chill or a cold. She’s since she’s expecting she is super prone to germs. She can get sick twice as easily. That can be bad for the mother and babies.”

“We don’t want you getting sick as well Angel. We’d have to keep you two away from each other. I know that it would be hard for both of you to be away from each other for a week or more.”

“Bel how can this be normal she shouldn’t be suffering this much. I understand this won’t be easy for her. This is too much. I just hate seeing her in pain like this. It's just heartbreaking. If you can fix it please do anything to make her stop shaking.”

“I can wait, I don't need a change of clothes. These are fine, a little messy, sure but I’ve been in worse situations than this so a little vomit is nothing.”

“Angel that’s Noble of you but it’s not a problem at all you matter too. Let's get you both some new clothes.”

“With a snap of Bel’s fingers the scratches and nicks from their arms and legs. Their fur was no longer all puffy and fluffed up and matted. The patches of fur that were missing had grown back. The petals and leaves from their fur are gone as well.”

“Their clothes have been replaced with soft and warm onesies. Angel’s onesie looked a lot like Nug's; it was a perfect mix of pinks. With black cloth spikes coming off the back of it even had the cutest little curly tail ever and little black spots that fit him perfectly.”

“It even had a hood with the cutest little pig face ever. It also concealed his face so no one would recognize him. Angel noticed it seemed to have two secret pockets. Near his waist that felt long and narrow but at the same time wide and loose, not big and deep like normal pockets. Angel decided to try something a bit risky because it might destroy this new outfit. He was obsessed with it but he wanted to take that chance.”

“With a quick pop, his other arms pop out and instead of hearing the terrifying ripping of fabric, Angel looks down to see his arms encased in soft pink cotton fabric. Shocked by the sight of this, this outfit was tailor-made just for him. The hidden pockets for his arms and how it looked like Nug’s.”

“Levi made this just for him and put in a lot of effort. Going into this outfit it looked like something you would buy at a store. Then with another pop, Angel was back down to four arms. The hidden pockets were back to being hidden. Angel just loved it. Angel had to admit it was nice to be free of his puked-stained crop top and jeans.”

“Wearing a nice warm soft onesie he felt warm and safe wanting to hold Lillian even closer. He pops out his extra set of arms leaving them out holding Lillian close pressing her up against him”

“It was nice to wear clothes that fit Angel comfortably, not two or three sizes too small to actuate his figure. Also gaining weight he was super skinny Val kept him on a very strict diet. Making Angel go without food or water for hours he’s even fainted a few times on set. That just fueled Val’s rage so it was nice to eat and drink when he was hungry and thirsty. It was nice to just look average and fill out a little.”

“Now Lillian’s outfit was a onesie as well but it was different and made just for Lillian by Levi. It was a Hogwarts uniform Slytherin her house a black and white uniform. With an emerald and silver clip-on necktie with blood splotches on it.”

“With their house crest on it a snake with its fangs sunk deeply into the mouse dripping with venom. The mouse now lay lifeless in the snake's mouth. With a butt flap with a hole made big enough for all of Lillian’s tails. Now clean and dirt free she looked so cozy. The whole outfit, not just the tie, had various red parts dyed to look like blood. It looked just like a cozy version of the uniform from Hellgwarts.”

“It even had a hood as well that was pulled over her concealing her face as well. From Lillian’s favorite movie franchise. Harry Slaughter is the hell’s version of Harry Potter from the human realm, only much bloodier.”

“Once Lillian was out of her cold puke drenched clothes and embracing the warmth of cotton and fleece onesie. Feeling Angel holding her close, feeling the warmth of his embrace, she stopped shaking. Lillian, finally feeling warm, started purring happily. Bel was holding their old clothes now folded and clean of any vomit it was non-existent.”

Snap

“There you go, hope you like them. Levi designed them as part of some of the many new clothes. She had made it just for you guys there's lots more back at Ozzie’s place. She even wants to make all your baby clothes because you two have very defining features. That most stores won’t have clothes to fit those little cuties.”

“Like Lillian’s tails and your hidden set of arms. Levi already has your measurements. She eyes a person and does the measurements in her head. She's just that good. How does it feel too tight to lose? Does Levi need to make alterations how’s Lillian, Levi is good at designing for her but given how she’s expecting her measurements may not be up to date. I want you both to feel comfortable.”

“They fit perfectly and the hoods conceal our faces a perfect touch so Levi designed these to seem not her type of thing and those hidden slots for my arms are amazing. I love mine. It looks just like Nug’s and it looks like a lot of effort went into it. It looks like something you would buy in the store and it’s so soft.”

“Not to mention Lillian’s looks are amazing. It's the uniform from her favorite movie series. It’s even in her house, which is perfect for us. How did you know how to make these?”

“The butt flap for her tail is perfect for her. She no longer shakes, she’s nice and warm. Purring happily when she wakes up she is just going to lose it. They have hoods to hide our faces.”

“Even though I feel kind of silly wearing pajamas. It’s only two o’clock but then again these are so comfy I don’t give a shit. How did we clean up so nicely anyway and these get on us you just snapped your fingers and pop we’re like this.”

“Thanks Levi used to only do formal wear as you saw. She’s branched out thanks to Lillian here she has quite the business heads. Lillian is full of great ideas.”

“How has my interest peaked?”

“Well since Levi is a fashion designer Lillian convinced us to partner up. Sloth sells the best loungewear, pajama sets, onesies, and maturity wear. I help her come up with all kinds of ideas. Then Levi designs and makes them.”

“Now Lust sells the best and sexiest launderare to get your freak on. We come up with great ideas all the time. Lillian used to model for us her favorite piece she looked stunning in. Was a little grey mouse with a cute headband with mouse ears and gray fishnet leggings. With a gray bra and gray silk and lace panties.”

“I need a picture of that and any others you have.”

“Oh course Angel I’ll give you all the pictures you want. I have lots of magazines back at my place, all yours.”

“Thanks”

“Yes, now Levi doesn’t just do formal wear she also does swimsuits you just have to go to Envy they have the best beaches.”

“Wow, that sounds like Lillian would make a good overlord. She's good at what she does if she convinces you guys to partner up. I knew she was full of good ideas.”

“Yes she is, now for how I cleaned you up my magic is healing so I can heal all kinds of injuries like with Lillian’s tails is one of my more powerful spells. I can also teleport things and manifest them out of thin air as long as it’s healing-based.”

“Like tea, pills, medical files, things to puke into, and blankets to name a few. Now for the teleportation, I simply imagine the thing or things I want and it shows up on my hand or on the person or people I want them to.”

“That sounds wicked cool now where did Ozzie, Fizz, and Trixie go and everyone else? Well, I’d like to get to the limo and head to Sloth so Lillian can get her check-up. Is that okay Bel? With these outfits, we’ll blend right in or at least we won’t be recognized by the public eye.”

“It’s fine Angel, you must be excited to meet your kittens. As for where they went I’m not sure but I’m sure they’ll be back soon”

“That’s when the limo pulls up Trixie rolls down her window and two others to reveal Fizz and Ozzie sipping on hot chocolate into-goo cups and eating pastries and gelato. Trixie has already finished her because she has hot chocolate on her snout and tiramisu crumbs in her mouth. Angel starts to make his way to the limo with Bel trailing behind him holding Lillian’s tail. Bel started to notice that Lillian’s tail stripes formed a shape that she remembered from before her heart. Bel had a history with the Arstocat family including Lillian because she was their doctor.”

“She even helped birth Lillian who looked very different back then. She was pale pink with white patches on her tail that formed a heart. Only a select few knew but with the aid of Lillian, Bel, and Ozzie. They were able to convey her true identity. Lillian had noble blood and powerful magic in her veins. Ozzie gave her the crystal Bel and Lillian cast an illusion spell so long as she wore the necklace.”

“She could still open portals but her family signal wouldn’t show. A vast majority of her powers would be dormant. Her look would change as well. So Lillian wouldn’t be recruited if Lillian wasn’t her first name, it was her middle name and preferred name. Her first name was Marie.”

“The reason for this is because the night before she was to be wed to Andrephlus. Then give that arrogant-cold-hearted bird. The gift of futility Lillian wanted to give to someone she wanted to spend her life with not some stranger to produce an heir. It wasn’t fair to her or their unborn kid to have a dad who saw it as a duty, not a living being. Lillian didn’t want to use it on Andre because he was cold and cruel.”

“Not just because he had ice magic but because he was super manipulative to boot. In most cases the person you truly care about. Even if they couldn’t produce it would make them able to help make kids or increase your chances of having one. If two people of the same gender who loved each other wanted kids could have that chance.”

“Oh, shit did Lillian use that on Angel. I mean they care so deeply for each other. This spell has a catch: you can only use it on one person. No one else so this spell is not to mess with it can be used more than once. Just not on the same people so they have to be sure they want this.”

“That way they could produce an heir but Lillian didn’t want to marry him and the only reason he agreed to marry her was because of her Goetia form. A beautiful peacock with a tram of nine feathers for nine tails sprawled out. Peacock style with a purple and white color scheme with four purple eyes. It was sick that he did want her for her. He hated hybrids; he wanted them to look all normal because he didn’t want little freaks. Goetia with cat features.”

“While Lillian was in her Goetia form they thought they wouldn’t have any likeness to Lillian’s true nature. But that wouldn’t happen Lillian loved hybrids, each parent looking unique and special in their way, their love ever burning and their kids recreating that. So if she laid his eggs they would look like her.”

“On her 18th birthday her mom. The Duchess didn’t bother to tell her about it until the last minute so they could plan the wedding without her interfering because she hated arranged marriages, marrying someone just to keep bloodlines clean made Lillian sick to her stomach. So she blotted luckily she had friends to help her out.”

“Ozzie gave her a job working for him and offered her a place to stay. The first five years of her finally being free were working for Ozzie. It was wicked Ozzie didn’t care that she didn’t want to eat stupid tiny fancy meals, she wanted comfort food that would keep her full.”

“He liked that she wanted to defend herself and not rely on hellhounds to protect her. The fact that she loved to hunt got blood on her paws. Then eating her kill, Her parents thought it was barbaric. When she brought them dead things as gifts they threw them out. Her animal insects made her wild and untamed. Most of their kids had it trained out of them but Maire was the youngest of three and most wild with an untamable spirit.”

“If she were to take it off and use her powers she would slowly change back to her other fur color. It was already starting. They chose Lillian's new look keeping her interests in mind because she would be modeling it. The black and white fur was so she wouldn’t be recognized. Not have any ties to her family.”

“The nine tails she was born with. Now back to the story Bel holding Lillian’s tails to keep them from getting dirty. Bel looking at the heart that now formed in them. They make their way over to the limo with a click of a button. Trixie opens the doors to the limo and Angel and Bel with Lillian in hand. Once inside Trixie locks the doors again.”

Click, Click

“Hey, you get me anything you two seemed to be enjoying hot chocolate and pastries, gelato. You’d better have gotten me something.”

“Of course, Bee and the others got their food and headed out to Ozzie’s Bee helping Levi get everything all packed up to take all your new clothes back to our place. I see you’re already wearing some of your new clothes. How do you like them?”

“Everyone else is enjoying a nice romantic date. We got all that you requested. Only hot chocolate in place of coffee we heard what you said to Lillian in the bushes. Don’t want to make her feel even worse.”

“No worries Ozzie and I have had plenty of close calls before we went public with our relationship. It’s hard to hide the fact that you love someone. It hurts.”

“Fizz hands Angel a bag of food full of all the treats he asks for: a nice big slice of tiramisu, a paper cup of strawberry gelato, and various cannolis. Chocolate with chocolate cream, golden with vanilla cream, and pale pink with strawberry. Each one topped with the filling on the inside in cute little couples of cream and powdered sugar.”

“Each with a different drizzle, one with a dark chocolate drizzle and chocolate shavings. With a strawberry drizzle and fresh pieces of strawberries cut up like triangles and placed gently on top. Then you have a plain vanilla one with no drizzle, just whipped cream with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Fizz hands Angel his hot chocolate Angel accepts it happily and starts sipping it greedily. This wasn’t the powdery shit from the box, this was the thick, warm, rich chocolatey kind. That you make on the stove where you warm the milk then add the chocolate.”

“Then you add in the fresh cream, stirring it and watching it melt is super satisfying. Angel took in all the flavors of the warm rich chocolate and cold sweet cream just melting on his tongue. Angel sets her drink down in the cupholders, gets the strawberry gelato and a plastic spoon then starts eating it before it melts. As Angel eating Trixie peeked her head out the divider to ask and make sure where they were going next was Sloth. Also to tell Angel to take it easy he was either going to burn his tongue or give himself a brain freeze.”

“Okay, just double checking we’re going Sloth next right Bel? Getting Lillian her check-up. Make sure everything is on the up and up. Have to make sure everyone’s a nice and healthy mom and our kittens.”

“It wouldn’t hurt for you to get checked out, Angel. We also make sure the baby daddy is nice and healthy. Angel, take it easy; you’re going to burn your taste buds off or give yourself a brain freeze.”

“Zzz”

“Since Bel is sleeping let her sleep but yes Sloth is our next stop we’re going to get her some anti-nausea pills and vitamins. Anything to help make this easier on Lillian. You don’t have to worry about me. I'll be fine, Trixie. I'm getting a check-up as well. Bel was very insistent about that.”

“Okay I’ll roll up the divider and leave you everyone to talk in peace and we’ll get going to the hospital where Bel has arranged a private room and you just might see a familiar face.”

“Don’t worry this person is sworn to secrecy. About who the father of these little ones is after all until the birth and that won’t be for mouths and by then your whole situation should be settled by then and you can tell everyone right.”

“Wait Trixie don’t do that just yet. Yes, by then my soul should be mine once more. Lillian and I’ll be the best overlords. I'm just not sure I want to tell everyone about our kids but not for the reasons you think I’m not ashamed of them, quite the opposite.”

“Hearing this Trixie rolls up the divider and starts driving the limo she has been nosy at times. She could tell this was not an area she shouldn’t be putting her input on. She left Angel, Fizz, and Ozzie to talk in private. This was a very personal topic only meant to be told with close friends and confidants. Ozzie and Fizz’s eyes soften with a mix of sympathy, worry, and concern.”

Screech, Vroom

“Okay, it seems we're on the move again. Angel, what you want to talk about you sounded kinda grim just now.”

“Yes what’s on your mind do you want to talk about it”

“Angel pulls back the hood from Lillian’s onesie then gently starts petting her head and Lillian starts emitting soft purrs. Then Angel starts to speak, taking a deep breath. While still petting Lillian to help him get the words out.”

“Purr, purr, purr”

“That’s my kitten-kiss-my sweet girl gives me strength. I’m not sure if telling all of hell about our kittens. Us becoming overlords will cause quite the still putting me in the spotlight and Lillian by association. I’m used to the limelight having all eyes on me. Lillian on the other hand might not handle it well. I'm going to cause quite a stir. A contracted soul getting their soul back then getting Val’s soul then becoming an overlord. Will be even bigger than the battle at the hotel.”

“I plan to tell everyone about us on TV. Once this makes the news Lillian and I will be thrust into the spotlight. All those cameras and mics being shoved in her face plus all the nosy reporters. Will stress Lillian out the big time she doesn’t do well with big, noisy, pushy crowds.”

“They terrify her. She tends to wrap her tails around herself to make herself appear smaller. When this happens she shakes like crazy and wants nothing more than to hide. When she feels overwhelmed she tends to feel this way with people who are high energy.”

“Charlie and Lucifer are a bit much for her. Sometimes Lillian doesn’t mind hanging out with people. She just values her alone time or time when it’s just us. I’m worried all the media will stress her out so much stress is bad for her and our kittens.”

“Not to mention if the news of these little ones got out she’ll be thrust even deeper into the limelight causing her to stress even more and that’s only if they believe the kittens are even real. Sinners like me have been told a lot of things drilled into our heads ever since we got here. Like how we’re bound to the pride ring and that we can have kids.”

“I know that now it isn’t true thanks to Lillian here I know so much. I’ve seen all kinds of sights meet all kinds of demons. She’s made me feel like I can do anything much more than I was told I could ever be. She made me feel more than just some slut going from one person to the next.

“They might think I’m not the dad or some other whore knocked her up or even worse they’ll think I’m only staying with her out of child lock but that’s not true I love her so much it hurts. I hate seeing her in pain. I hate seeing her helpless and weak. When I know she is strong and fearless, a total badass bitch.”

“We want to tell everyone that we love each other but can’t because Val won’t approve or allow it. He’d make me watch her get killed by angelic bullets. Worse he would make her death slow and painful. He’d take pleasure in watching her suffer.

“Like at the hospital when she was in her comatose state I was so scared she would never wake up. That I’d lose the person who was my everything. That made me feel like I could do anything to break free of the mold I was cast into. Seeing not fully alive, not quite dead, was hard. I was so scared f*ck knows it might’ve been days, weeks, mouths, years even before she woke up if she even woke up at.”

“Not mention until she puked up the love potion she couldn’t give her pain meds or she’d OD. That was hard for me to hear. I hate it when my kitten is in pain. She certainly gave everyone in that hospital quite the wake-up call even though she was in shit amounts of pain.”

“Lillian was awake meowing at the top of her lungs the next day. She may’ve been in pain but she was awake. That was such a huge relief Lillian was going to be okay.”

“It was such a relief to see her awake even if my fur was covered in her dried puke and spit. I didn't care that she was awake. Luckily Ellie was quick to give her meds then she was out cold. She said the weirdest stuff while on painkillers.”

“When Angel said all these hot tears streamed down his face dripping down onto Lillian’s fur. Angel didn’t realize he was crying Ozzie and Fizz did after letting Angel vent. Get all that off his chest they help him ease his worries about Lillian, their kittens. How all of hell would think of him being the dad to them.”

“Plus some added advice from Ozzie about leadership because Angel must be anxious about being a leader. Fizz can relate to his situation because Val and Mammon are both shitty bosses. Also, they can understand how hard it was to keep their love for each other secret.”

“ Angel, you've been crying, and you're feeling better. You had a lot to get off your chest. There may be someone who would believe you, and we would have your backs. You know that you can’t keep this quiet forever. It's going to be harder to hide as time goes on until there's no more hiding it.”

“It’s sweet that you want to protect her. Keep her out of the spotlight but don’t worry she can handle herself. Plus you can get a few hellhounds for bodyguards. They make great protectors. They’ll be sure to keep Lillian safe because one sniff of her they’ll want to protect her at all costs.”

“Thanks, Ozzie, and I do feel better. I didn't even realize I was crying. You’re right, hellhounds do make great bodyguards as well as fighters. Loona can be a total badass in battle.”

“Even if she is all tough and grumpy on the outside, on the inside is a tender caring heart. Blizo did give me all the info for the place where he adopted her. Saint Ana’s adoption center I believe it was called. I like the idea of taking in scared houndsTreating them like the family they never got or had and lost.”

“I would ease my worries for her knowing Lillian is well protected. Trixie is super nice. Does great work and she came from the same place.”

“Yes she was but she wasn’t always so chipper and nosy hound we know and love today. She used to be quite timid plus a bit defensive. It took time but she opened up to us. She's like a daughter to us and she thinks of us as her dad’s. We have other drivers but she always instead she’d drive us. Everywhere so we just let her because she likes spending time with us.”

“She even makes good money. We simply had to pay her for her work. She was 19 when we adopted her; she'll be turning 25 in a week. Good thing we’ll be in sloth. She'll need her helpies shot.”

“Hellpies shot what’s that”

“It’s a shot that hellhounds and cat demons need to have every five years. It’s to protect them from all the hidden nasties the human world has. Lillian might be due for one. I can't recall the last time she got one. You might want to ask Bel about that once you get to Sloth.”

“Given how Lillian had been running about the human world with Blizo and the others doing fieldwork you'll make sure she’s all caught up and doesn’t need another one.”

“Thanks, Ozzie, I am sure to ask. Now what’s it like being in charge of the whole ring? I mean I am not even sure if I’ll be able to handle being the distributor for everything porn related at least in pride. While you and a team of workers supply toys, clothes, and candles for every lustful desire.”

“I want the people under my care to respect me, not fear me. I want to rule with a gentle hand, not an iron fist like Val. Everyone in the studio has been through so much. I want to experience the feeling of safety not always having my guard up. Remembering what happened while you were there.”

“Who is this person, are you referring to you or Bel, you've been nothing but nice to us. Helping Lillian make her feel safe while she carries our kits. Who else would you be referring to? Once we make it back to Pentagram it’ll be hard to keep in touch.”

“We’ll need someone to help take care of Lillian when it comes to delivering our kittens. Plus help take off her bigger kittens. This person has to know what they’re doing. I won’t trust anyone to take care of her, that's why I want Bel to do the best, if possible.”

“I might want to do a home birth to keep her out of the limelight. If there are compilations I want to be sure it goes smoothly I mean nine tails and six arms. Our defining features won’t be easy to push out.”

“Well, Angel, I promise you this person is very qualified and he lives in Pride. He resigned at that hotel you told me all about.”

“That’s when it clicked in Angel's head Ozzie was talking about Lucifer. Angel would work. He was great with kids because acted like a giant kid himself. He was silly, goofy, and loved animals. His favorite had to be rubber ducks. His room was full of them. He was so fun and full of life but messed with Charlie you’d wish you hadn’t. Even if he and Alstor were constantly in each other's throats. The only thing they had in common was that they cared for Charlie even if Alstor was as open about it as Lucifer was.”

“Lucifer's relationship with Charlie was strained; they were working on it. Lucifer was the perfect fit all except that Charlie got his explosive personality from him. Angel knew with him being so hyper and happy once he found out about the kittens he would scare Lillian causing her to stress and he would for sure tell Charlie who would lose her shit after hearing this news she was extra and super emotional to boot. Feeling all the big feelings of happiness and sadness to name a few.”

“So if Charlie found out she would be an auntie she would be so full of joy she might explode. They both would end up smothering Lillian. Now Lillian didn’t mind being taken care of. However, she very much valued her freedom and hated being effaced. Charlie and Lucifer would do just that.”

“Given how she couldn’t do a lot of things she could before now that she was expected like eat certain foods like seafood and sushi and limit her so sodium and sugar intake even though she wasn’t doing that she did eat a whole cheesecake earlier even if most of it ended up on Angel or in those rose bushes”

Like how she couldn’t go in hot tubs or ride roller coasters and drink alcohol. Angel knew Lillian would feel like a huge amount of her freedom was ripped out from below her. Angel wanted to make sure Lillian still felt like she had some freedom, not all of it was gone. The bigger their kittens grew he had a feeling that Lillian would feel insecure about her weight.”

“Lillian was sensitive about her weight. Not that Lillian was shallow, not like that at all, quite the opposite. It’s just words like pudgy and chunky that made her stomach churn and twist it made her feel sick. Now Angel tries expressing his concerns to Ozzie between bites of cannoli because he finished off his gelato and hot chocolate. Angel had remnants of chocolate, cream, and strawberries on his lips and around his mouth.”

“Plus his mascara was all smeared and watery, running down his face from crying earlier. Now Angel was between bites of cannoli because he wanted to save the tiramisu for last. Wanting to see if it was worth the hype Trixie, Fizz, and Ozzie talked a big game about this tiramisu. Angel wanted to save it for last seeing if it was good or just all talk and Instagram posts. Now enough talk, let's listen and see what they’re talking about. Angel in a shaky nervous tone of voice squeaks out. Then relinquishes some of his grip on Lillian causing her to sink deeper into his fluffy chest. Angel then holding his wrists with his free hands starts picking at the loose fur around his wrists. Eyes not meeting Ozzie’s gaze as Angel speaks.”

“Crunch-gulp-Um you sure Lucifer is the best idea. He's fun, silly, kind, and caring with a heart of gold. They both love animals and he has a great bedside manner.”

“It’s just like I said before he has a bit of an explosive personality that Lillian loves but scares her as well. I don’t want Lillian to feel scared or stressed out. It's not good for her. She must remain calm, not to mention if we tell Lucifer even if he does believe us. How can I trust that he’ll keep this quiet?”

“I can't stress how important it is that we keep this under wraps until we go public with the news. If we even choose to tell the public about our kittens at all. I mean if we tell him he’ll for sure tell Charlie.”

“She’s his kid after all and wouldn’t want to keep news this big from her. Now as much as I love Charlie, she's super passionate and caring about others. It can be a bit overwhelming at times. Having her trying to help Lillian bring her stuff to help ease her pain. That’s not what I’m worried about, it's just that she'll ask so many questions. About the pregnancy, I know for a fact that will overwhelm Lillian.”

“She’ll be even more extra at the news she’ll be an auntie. She’ll want to plan the baby shower, gender reveal, and her daily duties as the princess of hell and running the Hazbin hotel she founded.”

“She’ll want to know how this happened. All that hyperness will cause Lillian to stress. I just know I can’t have her scared and stressed. It's bad for our kittens and her. I want her to feel safe in a place we both call home because we miss it every day we aren’t there.”

“I miss Husk and Cherri the most. I miss the others as well. Lillian here misses Nifty, our maid. Those two are very close. They share a love of bugs and both love the thrill of the kill. Both are very sneaky you won’t hear coming until it’s too late. Lillian taught her all the best ways to kill bugs and how to catch rats. They both love to eat them.”

“Nifty even making these weirdly cute and creepy cockroach crowns that Lillian loves. They’re both obsessed with cleaning and collecting the weirdest yet coolest stuff. Val’s Wings is the latest of Lillian’s collection and her favorite by far. They’re both adorable and a little unhinged but I like that about Lillian. She's spicy and not afraid to go after what she wants and defend it with her life”

“If Lillian's behavior catches her eye she may start to act suspicious of what might be going on with her like all of her cravings, mood swings, nausea and vomiting, excessive tiredness, weight gain, and increased appetite. Some of her animal instincts are highlighted like smell and hearing. Certain smells she loved and others now made sick like coffee.”

“I have to keep all eight of my eyes open for anything else that makes her feel sick. My kitten loses all sense of appetite she had beforehand when this happens then becomes so sleepy she can barely keep open. We could play it off as Lillian having a stomach bug that could buy us a week two tops. After that Vaggie may be suspicious of why Lillian wasn’t getting better. Then she’ll tell Charlie after finding out Vaggie was an exorcist. They tell each other everything so Charlie will fuss over Lillian.”

“She may be better at respecting boundaries but when someone is sick she plays caretaker. Doting on them hand and foot making them stay in bed to rest all this I know will make Lillian feel helpless. There is a small chance that she may keep quiet. Vaggie knew better than anyone that if they have a secret they don’t feel like telling she might keep quiet.”

“Now there’s the matter of Razzle and Keekee. They smell that sweet milk scent Lillian is excreting. Like the pups and Nugs smell they have been all over her it’s been super sweet giving her cuddles, following her around wanting to protect her. Resting their heads on her stomach.”

“However if Razzle and Keekee start doing that people may start to become suspicious. Possibly tell Charlie or Lucifer given how they’re Charlie's guardians. Lucifer is like their boss, they answer to him as well.”

“They feel like something is up with the hotel or its residents. They feel the need to tell them about it. Lillian and I will figure it out once we establish our titles as overlords we can tell everyone because no we’ll want to mess with me or her because they’ll regret it.”

“Angel is deep in thought when Ozzie snaps him out of it by saying”

“Hey Angel you in there you seem to be in your little world what are you thinking about.”

“Oh sorry Ozzie I was daydreaming nothing really”

“Okay then Angel as I was saying first things first even though my big brother has a strong bubbly personality. He knows when to be calm, not to mention you won’t be able to hide it from him or Charlie for long. Given how they both have angelic blood running through their veins.”

“They’re going to sense that something in Lillian has changed. Luci most likely will sense it first. He may have fallen but he is still the angel of creation so he’s going to sense that. Lillian is expecting so one way or another he’s going to find out.”

“Wouldn’t you rather tell him yourself he’s your best bet? Now it may take Charlie a little longer but she’s going to find out too. Like Lillian’s aura, in Luci’s eyes will have a golden glow around her. Her stomach will be glowing brightly.”

“Charlie may just sense something off with Lillian but won’t be able to put her finger on it. Now even though my niece can be a little headstrong at times I’m sure you’ll make sure that Charlie keeps a level head.”

“Wait they’ll be able to tell oh shit this made matters more complicated. It’ll be harder to hide her pregnancy from them. If they can tell, we’ll make it work. You do make a good point Lucifer would make a good fit. As long as he promises to keep his trap shut.”

“Angel thought to himself because Charlie and Lucifer were the only ones with angelic blood in their veins. Veggie also had it with her being a former member of Heaven’s now-disbanded exorcist army. She was his main concern because she wasn’t easily fooled. So she’ll sense something up with Lillian and at some point they would run excuses, run thin stomach flu, and buy them a week at most before she starts getting suspicious or, worse, voices these concerns to Charlie.”

“Okay, so we can fool Charlie for sure. As much as I hate doing this we’ll have to take advantage of her kind and trusting nature. Same with Lucifer only he’ll be slighter harder since he has been in hell since its founder. He’s pretty smart as well; he doesn't put full faith in Alstor like Charlie does Lillian, Vaggie, and Husk.”

“Especially Husk did lose his soul to him in a game of poker gone wrong because he wagered his soul and lost a bet too big. Lost his soul and title as overlord and he didn’t trust him at all. His big fake smile plastered on his face with his 1920s gentleman act wasn't fooling anyone. He isn’t fooling anyone with that act he put on to hide behind that smile. To hide what he was truly feeling, Nifty and Charlie seem to be the only ones to put full faith in them.”

“However Vaggie will be hard to fool because she's kind and caring but she always seems to have her guard up quick to rush to Charlie's defense angelic spear in hand.

“Now some context for Veggie. She used to fight in Heaven’s army until that fateful day. Veggie was outcast of heaven for sparing the life of a cannibal child who lost her right eye and wings. Had them stabbed and torn right off her body. She just got her wings back recently so Lucifer was teaching her how to fly.”

“Since it’s been a few years since she used them she was a little rusty. This also gave them a chance to get to know each other better. Since Vaggie was Charlie's girlfriend and Lucifer was her dad. Charlie was thrilled at the thought of the two special people in her life bonding. Getting to know each other better. Brought tears to her eyes and Angel thought the lessons were touch and go. She often came back with messy hair, ruffled feathers, and a bad attitude after lessons.”

“The only good thing to come out of it was Lucifer showed Charlie how to prune her wings, a very intimate process between loved ones. Veggie simply loved the feel of Charlie's gentle hands picking out all the old, dead feathers leaving room for new ones to grow.”

“The pruning oil makes them extra soft and smooth. Plus the bonus of making them smell of lavender afterward. However, it’s been almost a full two weeks. Since they vanished, who knows what happened at the hotel, she might have improved since they were at the hotel last.”

“That’s good to hear Angel now I’m sure you’ll do a great job as overlord. It’s not like you’ll be doing it alone you’ll have Lillian. Plus a whole team of workers to help you. It’ll just take time for them to trust you and show them you mean no harm.”

“As for running lust, it’s a lot of work but I have tons of help. Making sure I’m able to satisfy even the weirdest of kinks. Just between you and me, it’s a lot of paperwork. Boring meetings every few weeks can be a drag. Fizz sometimes sneaks me out and we get ice cream at our favorite place”

“Thanks, that eases some of my worries. I just don’t want the power to go to my head and corrupt me. I just don’t want to turn into Val, the very person I fear and hate with a vengeance. Who knew you two were so sneaky?”

“Angel please you’re nothing like Val and you won’t make the same mistakes he did. Lillian will slap some sense into you if the power goes to your head. Believe me, I can relate I’ve had a pretty shitty boss myself”

“Wait isn’t Ozzie here you boss could you not handle working together? That’s understandable you two seem closer I mean you can f*ck your boss and remember the f*ck session. With Val, I had no choice but if he wanted me I had to give myself to him.”

“If I tried to fight it he would squeeze my cheeks hard, pull me close, and put his lips on mine. Feeling his slimy tongue in my mouth is spit making me feel lightheaded and faint.”

“Angel, that's horrible. I can't imagine all the horrors you went through but I can kind of relate. I had a person who made me sort of like Val made you feel. Worthless never feeling like you’ll ever be good enough for the ones you love. In my case feeling like you have to stay so you feel like you have to earn someone's love so you can be on their level.”

“After our first meeting, we read your letter. It was super sweet and made me realize we had a lot more in common than I first thought. Only you didn’t have the luxury of quitting like I did so how’s that head of yours feeling any better? That bucket hit you pretty hard.”

“I’m feeling much better thanks and if you feel like talking about it I would love to learn more about you. You were a performer right not to pass judgment but I can’t say I ever saw you as a hooker. I mean everyone has a type and if you managed to catch Ozzie’s eye. You must put on quite the show.”

“Goodness, no Angel I used to perform in Mammon’s clown pageant. I thought I had to prove myself worthy of Ozzie’s love. Until Ozzie here finally talked some sense into me. That he loved me, crooked horns and all.”

“Fizz blushes as says this last part in turn Ozzie returns the blush and begins to nuzzle Fizz right on the red patch on his face.”

“Fizz-nuzzle-you always know just what to say you’re making me blush.”

“Oh Oz stop it you know I’m ticklish-Zzz”

“Just then Fizz falls asleep with no warning Lillian starts purring rhythmically her stripes glow a familiar pale pink color the bells on Fizz’s horns turn into balls of rainbow light. Then those little balls made their way to the divider and started playing. All of Fizz's memories when he worked for Mammon unfolded right before their very eyes. Complete with an audio soundtrack. Like all the time Mammon made Fizz feel uncomfortable about his weight. All the crazy and thirsty fans that wanted him.”

“How it was Mammon's idea to make the Fizzies Angel had no idea that those were his ideas. Lillian told him things about her friends. Lillian knew some things were not meant to be told through her mouth. How Mammon made Fizz feel unsure about his horn stubs and robotics. Making him wear tight clothes with big puffy ruffles and frills. All that leading up to the big epic song and dance number where he told Mammon off complete with fireworks and pyro in an epic display of sheer awesomeness.”

“After seeing this Angel could relate to him on a deeper level because Mammon may not have “owned” Fizz, However, given all that Fizz went through it sure looked and felt like. He was chained to Mammon in a figurative sense. Only without the chains, Mammon made him wear clothes he hated, criticizing his weight. Made Fizz feel worthless just like Val. did Angel looking at a Fizz sleeping curled up on Ozzie's lap.”

“Purring softly he did look different from the memories. He wasn’t skinny as a stick like Angel used to be, he was more filled out than normal even. He was even wearing more casual clothes with a lot less frills and even rocking his robotics. Showing off those black metal pieces with light blue neon rings. Angel still had his questions. About why Fizz looked different from most imps. They weren't at that point of their friendship for Angel to ask just yet.”

“After that, the memories stop, remove themselves from the divider then turn back into rainbow balls of light. Then return to Fizz horns transforming back into bells only now. In place of plain silver ones, they were now rainbow-colored with rainbow glitter on them. Making them look extra pretty with the light shining through them.”

“Casting rainbows throughout the limo was a very pretty sight to behold. Lillian’s magic had perks when she cast a spell Lillian always left it better than she found it. Giving it a glow-up of sorts like mending broken relationships.Or fixing or improving items.”

“After casting a power spell like that Lillian’s started showing more of her true self. Lillian’s fur was no longer glowing since the spell was cast and ran its course. This change was slightly more obvious: the black in her stripes was gone, replaced by a pale pink color. The heart outline was more visible now in the same pink color. With this being such a huge change Angel and Ozzie noticed it. Angel's confused as to why Lillian looks different.”

“The pink fur and heart outline in her tail weren’t there before. Angel was just now noticing it. Angel wondered if this had anything to do with Lillian’s past. Like her magic while she did magic while wearing her crystal no changes to her appearance. However, ever since Lillian let Angel have the necklace. Her power seemed free, no longer caged just begging to burst out of her last lay in a deep sleep now awakened from its slumber.”

“Like that spell that she did earlier, transporting them all to a new realm was quite the feat. They also remember the whole thing clearly. If Lillian wanted to she would have made them forget the whole thing. Like it never happened, make them think. It was just a very vivid or lucid dream but she didn't. It was like she wanted them to remember the whole thing.”

“Angel wanted to talk about what happened earlier so hopefully they could provide the answers he was seeking. Ozzie and Fizz just woke up from their slumber, his memories are still intact so don’t worry. Now what Angel was looking for was info about her lineage and background, not family life Lillian would tell him about that on her time.”

“Angel wanted to know what noble family she was from. Given how much power she had she wasn’t a normal hellborn. Angel knew that much given her final form. Ozzie and Fizz seeing these changes smile slightly. Lillian was starting to feel comfortable enough to show her true colors and open up about her past. Plus if she was using her magic so carefree and effortless. She could do these spells while she was awake but some required her to be asleep or her mind to be elsewhere.”

“ It also bugged him about what Bel said to him at one point about how she had a medical history dating back to when. Lillian was a kitten herself and she even helped with her delivery. Normally Angel would brush this off but the sins have a lot on their plates. They can’t make personalized visits for just anyone. Angel would try and get some answers.”

“Okay, Ozzie, Fizz look I’ve had my suspicions for a while. Lillian isn’t a normal hellborn; her demon form alone is a dead giveaway. It packs quite the punch like Goetia-level power. It even looks similar to Stolas final form only black and pink.”

“Not black and red, with fur, not feathers, and pink fire along her spine. Engulfing her paws, her fur turns black I always thought it was weird that her fire was pink. Considering she never had an ounce of pink on her. Until now her black stripes are now pink. The stripes on her tails now make out a heart shape.”

“This wasn’t there before, it's all-new, not to mention I knew she could do magic, I just didn’t know she was so powerful. That spell that happened back at your place. Plus the one we witnessed just now I mean transporting six people to a whole new realm.”

“While at the time protecting our proverbial bodies while we slept. That signal was f*cking awesome a giant pink paw print with hearts pads and toe beans. Is that the family signal or crest like the ones of Stolas? Or sins such as yourself have.”

“It was pretty scary seeing those paw prints line the walls and seeing her glowing that pink color. Why pink of all colors? I never saw it working for her. She does make it work, Once we are in her dreamscape that place is so pretty. Those dark pink flowers with the white hearts in the middle were breathtaking.”

“I’ve never seen anything like them and each one of those flowers held a different memory. Then when Lillian hopped down from that cherry blossom tree. The pale pinks of the cherry blossoms petals swirling around her to reveal Lillian with her dark pink fur with the giant white fur heart in the middle of her tails open for all to see.”

“It was quite the sight. She was so pretty, like a goddess of spring. Lillian will always be pretty no matter what she looks like. Lillian was even more breathtaking than she already is.”

“Like her heart was on her sleeve it was cool. It even showed how she felt like how a jagged pink line formed when she was feeling sad or hurt. Then disappeared once she was happier. One thought, "Why all the pink? It's weird, don't you think?”

“Lillian may have looked different with different fur colors. Eye color as well. I recognized her voice everywhere. It's sweet like honey with a ferocity like cinnamon sweet yet spicy just like Lillian. It’ll take a lot more than a new look to fool me. Now I’m getting off track back to the task at hand.”

“Don’t they have your names on the outer rings of your magic circle? I couldn’t make much of it out but I think I saw an M. I thought this was weird Lillian’s name has no M in it. Also pulling memories out of someone and watching them unfold before our very eyes. I’ve never felt closer to Fizz Lillian was right he could relate to me. Val and Mammon both suck ass in the bad way.”

“I’ve been talking your ears off so I’ll let you two take the wheel please feel free to add anything. Like clues to Lillian’s past, her family life, like her lineage, what royal or noble house she is from. I can have a better understanding of her powers and the magic she has coursing through her veins. I can't wait to hear from Lillian myself. Family by blood can be complicated. I’m talking from personal experience. Or just stuff in general. Anything is greatly appreciated.”

“Fizz and Ozzie looked at each other then at Lillian who was openly using her magic and the changes were showing. Lillian wanted to open up about her past. Lillian wasn’t even trying to hide the changes. That was growing bolder and bolder the more magic she used.”

“Without her necklace, the changes would be bigger and bolder. Until she was back to her true self pale pink with black patches that make out a heart on her tail. Luckily ever since Maire vanished the night before her wedding to Andrephlus ten years ago. Most people have forgotten what she looked like.”

“The people were obsessing over Lillian and Angel aka Angelpaws. Hoping that they were a couple and how after the club some people think they ran off so they could be together free from the Vee’s watchful eyes. They had some dire hard Angel Paws shippers because they would make a great couple.”

“Damn right, they do and would lose it when they find out about the kitten. Some have taken the liberty of writing stories about what they might look like somewhere Lillian carries them. Somewhere Angel carrying those sick f*ckers.”

“You can’t blame them though sinners think they can’t leave pride or have kids of their own. They have a lot of free time on their hands since they don’t have to worry about the incoming extermination. Just the basic everyday dangers hell offered.”

“Now Fizz and Ozzie look at Lillian's necklace still on Angel's; he had taken it off since that night Val hurt her beyond recognition. They figured they could tell Angel how they knew about Lillian’s lineage. That’s all Angel wanted to know, nothing too personal they could indulge him. Lillian would tell him the person's details later.”

“Yawn-Okay Angel we’ll tell you what we know but did I miss while I was out it was the strangest thing. I was just about to tell you all about my time with Mammon; he was about as bad as Val. When I felt this sensation of calm wash over me. I simply had to go to sleep for how long I was out.”

“That’s when Fizz pulls the bells on his horns. Then proceeds to start fussing with them to find rainbow-colored. With the matching glitter in place of his normal silver ones. Then Fizz quickly makes the connection that Lillian used her magic and got some new changes to her fur.”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“I see Lillian used her magic Ozzie, Angel what spell did she use? This is her work Lillian's spells always leave little changes behind. Either fixing things that are broken.”

“Then mending them like broken relationships and objects then making them better. These used to be plain silver now they are all rainbow-colored and glittery. They’re so pretty, so tell me what happened.”

“Well, Fizz, I found out about Mammon through your memories. Those little bells turned into pale green balls of light and we saw all those memories of you and Mammon. It was so cool they projected themselves up onto the divider.”

“We saw it all play out before our eyes. It was very cool. Not as cool as the realm of memories. We were immersed in the memory living through it like holograms. Still pretty cool though and she did that all while fast asleep. I feel like I can relate to you on a deeper level. I do hope we can get to know each other better over drinks. Given we had a shaky first meeting. If you know about Lillian’s past, why were you so freaked out? About the transition to her dreamscape you, Fizz, and Bee quaking in your boots.”

“Well, Angel, it's been ten years since she used her magic for such powerful spells. I don’t blame you though her dreamscape and memory of life charms. Are cool and so is Lillian’s dreamscape form.”

“When I gave her that crystal, Bel and Lillian were enchanted with a very powerful concealment charm. To hide who she was, Maire of the Arstrocats.”

“Lillian is her middle name and the one she prefers to go by. That charm changed her looks completely. She went from a pale pink cat with nine tails and black patches of fur. On her tails that make heart shape with blue eyes. To a black and white striped tabby with blue eyes and nine tails.”

“With a spell this powerful they had to balance it out with an equally powerful component. After keeping up such a powerful charm is no easy feat. To counteract such a charm the catch was if Lillian were to take her necklace off or have someone else take it off for her.”

“She would remain the same but her magic would be activated. The more she used it the more she would return to her true self. At first, it would be small and subtle. As time goes on the changes will be bigger and bigger until she’s back to her true self.”

“That has started already so clearly she is getting ready to talk about her past. Some of Lillian’s spells like memory charms and her dreamscape. Need her and the person casting whose memories are required to be asleep plus their permission.”

“Lillian can quite literally cast spells in her sleep. It’s way cool now she still wanted to retain some of her magic. With the aid of my crystal and some of my magic. Lillian could open portals to all realms without revealing her family sigil.”

“Doing small simple spells like the one with your soul chains. Anything other than that she would have to take it off. At the time she wore that necklace like it was her lifeline not wanting to take it off for fear of being noticed for who she was. I’m shocked she hasn’t asked for that back yet.”

“I knew Lillian had blueblood rushing through her veins. Now the changes in her fur are making sense. The concealment spell is coming undone slowly but surely I can’t wait to see her true form. Marie is a pretty name but I like Lillian way better. I can respect a name change and being able to cast spells while sleeping is wicked. Now why did Lillian leave her family if she’s 28. Then she was 18 when she left. That’s so young. Did she have any siblings? What about her parents? They must be worried sick about her.”

“Angel had many more questions those were only a few on his mind and Angel wanted answers. Lillian however was still sleeping deeply showing no signs of waking up anytime soon. Little did Angel know all his questions and then some were about to be answered. Lillian suddenly gets the hiccups while this happens.”

“Three orbs of light popped right of her mouth one for each hiccup. The orbs each representing a different memory. From Lillian’s past from when she was know as Marie Lillian Appleblossom of house Aristocrat. The memory were different colors to represent different times in Lillian’s life. Now if you want to find out what next stay tuned Lillian’s past and what happened the night before Lillian’s 18th birthday and betrothal to Andrephlus. So until then goodbye and good day to you hope to see you seen. More Lillian lore coming soon. Until then this story is”

Chapter Text

“I’m back, let's cut the chit-chat that’s not why you’re here you want to know what those orbs of light Lillian coughed up. What memory each contained each ball of light being a mix of many colors. The first one was a swirl of black and pink with wedding bells on it but the wedding bells have small cracks in them.”

“The second was a mix of blue, pink, and white with hints of black with a magic wand on it. The third was a mix of orange and white. With a paw print on it that looked like the aristocrats' family crest. On the toe, beans had broken hearts on them in place of normal hearts.”

The first memory projects itself onto the divider and starts replaying that memory. Revealing Marie now known as Lillian, a pale pink cat with nine tails. Talking to a snowy white cat with six tails with blue eyes and a golden collar studded with jewels that would be her mother Duchess. Angel doesn’t know who the strange cat is but Fizz and Ozzie do. Now let’s listen in and see how things are going. Let's rewind a little to the point when Lillian gets the hiccups and the orbs of light come out.”

“Hic-hic-hic”

“You got the hiccups kitten, that was the cutest thing ever you’re full of surprises, aren’t you? Wait! what just came out of your mouth are those what I think they are? Oh kitten, are these your memories? It's like you can read my mind. I wanted to find out more about your past. Then out pops these very colorful memories. Which one will you show us first? My queen, please show me my sweet fluffy face angel if you want to show me.”

“Talk about a lucky break, Angel, it seems Lillian has three different memories. Each with their importance those colors and symbols aren’t random.”

“Ozzie, quiet. It looks like it’s about to start the memory with pink and black swirls. The cracked wedding bells are making their way over to the divider. I want to be able to hear it without distractions.”

“Lillian is finally opening up about her past and openly using her more powerful spells. She hasn’t done her memory charms in years.”

“Once she put that necklace on, she wouldn’t take it off. The change is happening, her true colors are shining, though she’s not waiting to hide anymore.”

“I’m excited as well Lillian is subconsciously telling me about her family and telling them about us and our kittens. Then, once I’m finally free from Val, we can meet my family.”

“Okay, you two, let's quiet down, Angel. Lillian left her family for a reason. I have a feeling these memories may not be happy ones.”

“That’s fine I just want to know her better now it’s starting let’s listen in”

“Everyone started to watch the memory of Marie talking to Dutchess her mother Marie with a huge look of displeasure on her face Lillian didn’t want to talk to her mom. What are they saying? Let's listen in.”

“Dutchess, what do you want? I have news of my own to tell you as well Chole said you wished to speak to me. About events regarding my 18th birthday tomorrow. Well, spit it out, is this important? You don’t like me and think I’m a huge disappointment to the Aristocrat name. Just because I don’t fit the mold, you try to cast me into how come you’re harder on me than Toulouse and Berlioz.”

“Marie said her voice was as cold as ice; it sent chills down everyone's spine.”

“Marie we have been over this countless times don’t refer to the help. By their names, they serve us; they're below us. Imps are lowlifes, they're replaceable and made by Satan. To do the work no one else wants to do yet you’re seen doing your chores. Even helping them with theirs getting dirty and sweaty.”

“Not to mention wearing those peasants' clothes when you can wear the finest and frilliest dresses. With the best fabrics money could buy but no you wear sweats and tee-shirts. That the lowly imp could pick out of the dumper fire

“Saying you value comfort over beauty and refusing to wear make-up to cover that puss and zit stained complexsion.
With the simply nasty dark circles honestly, all you do is sleep all day. How can you be so tired, lazy and full of sloth?”

Saying you like your natutual beaty you sound like those clan cats nothing but a bunch of unclived animals giving into their animal like nature you spend too much time with the you act like your one of them With the simply nasty dark circles honestly, all you do is sleep all day. How can you be so tired, lazy and full of sloth?”

That the lowly imp could pick out of the dumper fire

“You might want to go on that diet I told you all about. You’re looking a little pudgy and soft around the stomach, can't have my daughter looking like a fat cat. You are eating like a glutton eating box after box of truffles. Honestly a lady doesn’t stuff her face, she nibbles and starves herself for the sake of looking good.”

“Shoves herself in tight dresses just to look good. However with all that weight you have gained it’s getting harder to hide it so I highly suggest you lose it by next month so you can fit into the royal robes. It's the corset and I know how much you love that. Anything to make you look perfect I won’t have you being a total f*ck up.”

“Honestly, I’m not sure what I’m to do with you. Now you know why I’m harder on you than your brothers. You may be the youngest but your magic is far stronger than your brothers.”

“You can open portals, teleport yourself and objects right into your paws. From a young age your healing magic is impressive. If you get hurt, you heal twice as fast. Yet you insist on learning herbal medicine from your father.”

“Studying the various healing properties is pointless. You can bring memories to life and create a whole new realm just for you, full of memory-filled plants. Your field of memories is amazing. You can heal what was once broken and improve upon it.”

“Yet you party with imps and hellhounds in Gluttony. I only allow you to do so because you managed to befriend Beelzebub. The sin of Gluttony herself. She’ll make a powerful ally even if she’s a bit uncivilized.”

“You give into your animal insects. Letting out purrs, hisses, growls, and licking yourself with your tongue have you no shame. Hunting then eating rats and bugs you kill. When the staff prepares fancy high-class meals that are far better and still have that same flavor.”

“We may be animals but it doesn’t mean we should act like them. You’re a lady Marie, it's high time you started acting like one.”

“You train tirelessly, learning how to defend yourself when we have hellhounds to protect you. Why get all sweaty and gross? Learning about all the various types of guns and weapons. Going to that shooting range stinking of gunpowder when you come home.”

“It’s not your fault I blame your father and brothers, they applauded this behavior of yours. We’re the ladies of the house we can’t be seen all messy or flocking with the lower classes you know the lowest class you are allowed to be seen with are the sinners never hellborn much less imps.”

“Dutchess, did you have Chole call me over to speak to you just to lecture me? About all the stuff you’ve lectured me about countless times before so you know my answer. I stopped giving a f*ck about what you thought years ago. I’m going out to spend my time with people who like me.”

“Marie Lillian O’Malley language, now you know better to use such words in this house. You’re an Aristocrat yet you have a mouth of a drunken sailor. Tomorrow on your birthday, you’ll marry that very nice Geotia noble Andrealphus. It’s all been arranged.”

“I've been planning this for years. It's the only way you’ll make your family proud. It's about time you finally stopped being a stain of the Aristocrat family. Then I'll give you and him the gift of futility. I want lots of heirs. Hopefully, Andre will help those little ones turn out better than you did.”

“Marie's blue eyes are full of sadness, anger, and hurt. Her fur turns black her fur changes with her mood; black means sadness. The heart in her tail was broken; she didn’t want to marry Andre. She met him before his ice powers fit his personality perfectly.”

“He was Stella’s brother. Stella was horrid, and Stolas was forced to marry her and have Via. The only good thing to come out of that marriage. Marie was forced to go to that wedding. What was supposed to be a happy day all Marie saw was the light in which Stolas slowly died. Stella was horrid to Stolas, hitting him and belittling him. Not helping with baby Via, Stolas tried so hard to be a good dad and husband.”

“Only to be treated with hate and a wife who was never home when she was. She was drunk off of all the red wine she always sipped even when she was carrying Via. She refused to give it up. It's a miracle that Via came out normal. Andre was like her, only worse, he loved to play the long game. He was mean and cold, but he was not as brash as Stella. He would stick his feet out and cause the staff at his estate to trip and fall hard. Then laugh at them as they tripped over their own feet.”

“It was hard for Marie to watch. Seeing those little imps in pain and scarred because Andre would turn them into ice statues for his garden if they dared talk back to him. He was cunning, always trying for the bigger picture. He wouldn’t be around to help Lillian with her through pregnancy or the kids. She would suffer like Stolas, who thought he didn’t have a choice but Marie knew she would stand by, and this happened so.”

“She is about to go full demon. Dutchess planned this and told her at the very last minute so she was powerless to stop it. Dutchess used Marie's outbursts and snapped her fingers. With a big cruel smile on her face as she does this. Dutchess summons a big bucket of ice water and it splashes onto Lillian.”

“Extinguishing her fire and leaving her a soaking wet buddle of pathetic black fur shaking like crazy. Sad to say this isn’t the first time this has happened. Lillian’s final form left massive damage behind to stop it from happening. Dutchess puts out Lillian’s fire and each time that happens she takes major pleasure in doing this. Seeing Marie cold and helpless reminds me not to mess with her to know her place.”

“You can’t make me marry him. Andrephlus is cold and cruel and treats others horridly. I won’t marry him or use that spell on us. On someone I don’t love, I’ll want to use someone. I wish to spend my life with them to carry their kids. Andre won’t help me raise our kids or help me through my pregnancy.”

“I’ll feel alone, just like Stolas he hates his life, but he only stays for Via. He’s miserable, I call your bluff, they hate hybrids and I have no bird-like features on me.”

“Oh Marie, it's sweet you think you have a say in this. You’ll be in your Goetia form. He simply loves it and the good thing will come from your shapeshifting powers. This is happening with no backing out of it and since you gave into your anger. You know what happens next you need a bath anyway to wash out that mouth of yours.”

Snap, Splash

“Burr so cc-cold need to warm up”

“Yes, wash up, you have a wedding to prepare you for tomorrow, your big day. Now go to your room and think about what you have done. I have your dress all picked out. Now if you don’t go through with this you’ll never make your family proud. If you choose to run, which will never happen, you will have no money to call your own.”

“No place else to go your father and brothers will miss you terribly. If their beloved daughter and baby sister were to go missing. So you have no choice. I have you locked in. See you tomorrow at ten a.m. sharp at Morningstar church for the wedding. I better see you there. Dressed and ready to be married to make a proud Aristocrat out of you yet.”

“Don’t think about telling your father about this because he thinks you’re madly in love with him. Why else do I make you spend so much time with Andre? I send your brothers off to art and music lessons. Around that same time, I have him all to myself to manipulate as I please. I faked pictures on social media. I've been planning this. Ever since you dared to question the hell’s hierarchy when you turned 13. Consider this payback and teach you to know your place.”

“This has been in the making for years. Andre even helped me sell it with the aid of his sister and my best friend Stella. All leading up until tomorrow the day you turn 18 old enough to be legally married. Now if your brothers took a bit of convincing but they’re so happy for you.”

“Now if you tell them all this no one will believe you they’ll just think you’re getting cold paws. Now if you did choose to run like you would dare but if by some miracle you do. Don’t bother coming back, I'll call the wedding off. That way we both win, you don’t have to be in a loveless marriage. You won’t be associated with the Astrocat name. I simply tell them you simply weren’t up to your duties as an Aristocrat which isn’t too far from the truth.”

“Now out of my sight, as funny as it is to see you look all wet and pathetic like a drowned rat, you're getting water all over my new rug and I just had that imported from Persia. It wasn’t cheap, not that you ever wanted nice things, Marie.”

“So good luck to you if you choose to leave. The pride rings as it is a tough and ruthless place. Extermination is next month and those exorcists don’t just kill sinners if you’re caught in the crossfire. You’ll surely be killed or hurt, unable to heal yourself. Angelic steel can be hard to treat without proper care. Your magic may be strong but it’s wild and untamed.”

“If you do leave you only have one month to find a place to stay but if you can’t find one in time. You’ll end up fighting for your life to survive the slaughter. I find it very entertaining. Seeing those filthy sinner scum scream in pain and agony.”

“You always hide in fear, refusing to watch because you think it’s cruel. Making those “poor” souls suffer more but they lived their lives so now they pay the price. Now if that day comes you’ll most likely be dead. Your corpse will be picked clean by the cannibals. I might just take you back after finding out the real world is a tough and cruel place.”

“If you beg me on your knees and agree to marry Andre because your powers combined would make for powerful magic-filled kids. I’ll leave you to think about that. Oh, my little imp I require so much help I fear my daughter made a mess all over my new rug. I simply can’t be bothered to clean it up myself I have a wedding to plan”

Ring, Ring

“Dutchess hits the button on the intercom asking her maid Jessie. For her maid to clean up the water mess she caused but blames it on Marie. As she said that she looked straight at Marie. With a menacing smile on her face and a devilish glint in her eyes.”

“Marie opens a portal with her tails between her legs. Finds herself in her bedroom home no longer feeling like home. Since she was going to be 18 the next day a legal adult. Marie could leave home and it wouldn’t be illegal. Marie won’t be brought forcibly back to her parents or put into foster care because she was an adult.”

“Not wanting to be married to someone she didn’t love. As much as she would miss her dad and brothers. Who loved her and her wild nature. Marie couldn’t bear to marry someone as heartless as Andre. The last place Lillian wanted to be was in pride, too many memories. Some good, most too painful to think about.”

“Luckily, Marie did have a place where she could be friends with Fizz and Asmodeus; she helped them become a couple even if they were dating in secret at the time. They told her if she was ever in Lust to visit them, she could stay with them as long as she wanted. It was the least they could do for her since she brought them together and made them so happy. They made a cute couple. Marie hated to put them out like this so suddenly, but she had no other place to go.”

“Marie didn’t want to marry Andre. Marie took Dutchess's counteroffer. Marie would leave and not look back in any way in all the rings of hell. She wouldn’t she beg and marry Andre? Just because Dutchess thought she couldn’t cut it in the real world. Marie would never submit to her mother, not now, not ever. Marie packed her backpack with a few changes of clothes, wallet, and her phone and charger. A picture of her dad and brothers with her in it without her mom in it. Plus she meowire her book Given to her on her tenth birthday by her dad back when times were simpler. Only ever given to the most promising of Aristocats.”

“Once Lillian grabbed all that she needed and shoved it all in her small little backpack. Marie opened a portal to Lust. She thought about leaving a note before leaving but decided against it there was no point. I would only cause more pain. It was best to pack up and vanish without a trace. That’s when Marie walked through it and never looked back ever since. Not even bothering to clean and dry off her fur still dripping with water.”

“Marie shaking even more viciously than before, there was no point in cleaning herself up. Until she got to her next stop, Marie just wanted to leave this place. That’s where the memory ended with Maire walking through the portal. Not even bothering to look back at the life she was leaving behind. Her blue eyes lost their sparkle, damped just like her fur.”

“Angel knew that these memories may not be puff pieces but didn’t expect that first one to be so heavy to carry so much weight. That memory was a lot to deal with and left him feeling so many feelings. Sadness all because one person made her leave. Everyone she loved behind because Lillian was given no other choice.”

“It was either run and not look back or marry someone she didn’t love and have his kids. Anger was the main feeling was feeling Duchess her mother for f*cks sake gave her an impossible choice. She was worse than Val. Dutchess was cruel, cunning, heartless and enjoyed making Lillian suffer.”

“That thing with the water was so cruel and to make it worse Dutchess was smiling a big toothy grin. Like Val did with Angel at the studio in certain scenes. Angel to do as punishment for defining him. She summoned the bucket of ice water and dumped the whole thing on Lillian. Somehow smiling even wider than before as she saw how pathetic Lillian looked, fur dampened by the water poured onto her. Lillian's spirit was broken. Angel hated seeing Lillian so sad.”

“Dutchess downright pissed Angel off. Angel loved everything about Lillian. Her wild spirit showed how she cared more about personality. Then where someone stood on the hierarchy. Angel loved that she treated people equally based on their own merits. Angel loved that Lillian gave into her animal insects those little purrs she lets out while she sleeps are so sweet. Sometimes the only thing that can lure him into the safety of sleep.”

“Angel loved that Lillian wanted to learn skills outside of her magic. Who knows what would’ve become of him if she didn’t master herbal medicine? Angel loved how kind and gentle Lillian’s paws were on his sore and beaten body. Angel loves the intimacy of having someone taking care of him.”

“Angel loved it when Lillian chewed those herbs and then applied the poultices of ginger and other herbs. On his aching body, he just loved the smell of ginger on Lillian's breath. It was warm and comforting that the poppy seeds Lillian gave him lured him right to sleep to rest up while Lillian tended to his wounds.”

“Angel loved how Lillian wanted to be able to defend herself. Not wanting to wait for someone to save her. Not wanting to be the perfect little princess her mother wanted her to be. Who knows what would’ve happened during the great battle if Lillian couldn’t fight? Lastly, Angel loved how big and pure Lillian’s heart was. She had a killer insect and a fire to protect her loved ones but she could be gentle and caring when she wanted to be.”

“Angel hated all the sick and twisted things Angel witnessed from Dutchess. That was just from one memory who knows how many other sick things she did that Angel didn’t know about. I mean plotting for years behind her back to plan a wedding Lillian didn’t even want. Then to tell the day before a huge milestone of a birthday she was to be married to a monster and bear his kids.”

“Angel hated that Dutchess wanted Lillian to treat others like they were below her. Angel hated that Dutchess enjoyed others' suffering. Before Angel went to live with Val and then the hotel. Those exterminations were terrifying, running for his life. Looking for any place to hide any place at all trying not to get himself killed a second time. Wondering what he did to deserve this. He was just glad that all that was behind them now.”

It made him sick to find out that Dutchess found their suffering assuming. How she said that they made their choices and now they had to pay for them. He was in hell he was paying for it. Angel hated how this bitch made Lillian have to leave her family behind. She had a good relationship with her dad and brothers. Angel hated how little Dutchess thought of her daughter couldn’t make it in the real world outside the safety of their manor.”

“That Duchess thought Lillian would come crawling back begging on her knees to be welcomed back into the safety of the manor. Either that or the Duchess thought that Lillian’s pride. Would get the better of her, and Lillian wouldn’t come back. Just to end up being killed by the exorcists, and her corpse would be eaten by cannibals, leaving no trace of Lillian's existence.”

“Like how her mom thought of her as worthless and was better off gone. Dead or married off to some cold-blooded jerk doomed to become a housewife. Dutchess thought those were the only way Lillian could make her proud. It was infuriating to Angel how little her mother thought of her. Luckily Lillian proved her wrong; she survived without her family's influence and money for years. She made a name for herself. She was a total badass and not a disappointment.”

“Angel was furious at how Dutchess tricked her family into believing. Lillian wanted to marry Andrealphus because it was her choice. Dutchess managed to plan a whole wedding behind Lillian’s back. Most likely got her family to help her as well.”

“Without Lillian to stop her, that wedding most likely had nothing Lillian even wanted. It was made in her mother's image for her dream wedding. To make matters worse Lillian would even be herself she would be in a different form though he had to admit Angel was curious he wanted to see her shapeshifting in action.”

“Angel couldn't even begin to start on the thing with the water the way the Duchess spoke of it happening more than once. To cool Lillian’s temper prevents her from entering her final form.”

“Even if it caused massive amounts of damage in confined spaces. Angel loved how powerful Lillian looked. Angel hated that Dutchess wanted to stop that in the cruelest way possible. By extinguishing a fire with ice-cold water before she transformed, leaving her cold and miserable.”

“Angel wanted to say so much. He had so many questions he wanted answers to. Like what other forms did Lillian have, could he see them? That’s why she was out of the hospital so fast. The only thing that could truly hurt her was angelic steel. Lillian could still get wounded; she just recovered from it twice as fast.”

“Plus many other ones were just to name a few. It’s just the shock from the witness that left Angel speechless. His jaw dropped trying to find the words but they wouldn’t come. His eyes had hot fresh tears coming out of all eight of them. Hot and heavy still coming with a vengeance. Blurring his vision, messing up his make-up even more. Holding Lillian tightly wanting to protect her from the monster she used to call a mother.”

“The way she talked even the words of praise that slipped it out. Dutchess words were laced with venom. Then followed by a spew of harsh words and insults. Like even what Lillian did right wasn’t good enough for her. It’s like what Lillian did was never good enough to make up for faults as Dutchess saw them.”

“The worst part was when her mother summoned that bucket of water after leaving Lillian soaked all the down to her bones. Dutchess rang that bell. Her voice was full of condescension as she called for her maid. Then the mess Dutchess made turned around and pinned the blame on Lillian. To rub salt in the wound Dutchess added that sly little comment about her wedding.”

“To add to Angel's horror Lillian just stood there and took her tail between her legs as she opened that portal and walked through it. That wasn’t what Lillian Angel knew. The one Angel knew would never let someone like her. She would’ve talked some sense into them or put a bullet in them or claw marks to remember her by. Lillian isn’t you want to f*ck with so remember her face. It may be the last thing you see before you die.”

“Seeing Lillian looking so sad and dejected was heartbreaking for Angel to witness. He’d never seen her look like that, her fur all mostly black. The white heart on her tail had a giant crack down on it. Angel was as bad as the scene was. Angel thought it was pretty cool that Lillian's fur changed with her mood. She wore her heart on her sleeve in more ways than one. Black must represent sadness. Then Lillian walked through the portal with just the clothes on her back and that small backpack. The worst part was Lillian didn’t have one last look at her childhood room.”

“Knowing there was no point it wasn’t like she would be coming back here ever again so why make this any harder than it already was? Now Fizz and Ozzie knew about certain things in Lillian's past. Before she came to live with them more on that later. They just didn’t know the extent of it, Fizz seeing that memory robotics stretched out.”

“As Fizz put himself in Ozzie’s fluffy brood only his head popping out. Shaking like crazy because Dutchess scared him so much he was trembling. On the near verge of having a panic attack seeing this Ozzie reaches his hand. Under Fizz's horn hat, he gently scratches and strokes what remains of his horns.”

“Causing Fizz to emit a soft happy purr and a big dopey, happy grin starts spreading on Fizz's face. Calming down as Ozzie does this he sees the look of horror on Angel’s face. His make-up is an even bigger mess than it was before. Hot wet alligator tears still streaming down his face. Seeing How upset Angel was while petting Fizz. Tries helps Angel cope with what he just saw because all that was new info to Angel.”

“Seeing a whole new side to someone you love. A side they don’t like talking about like their past can be hard. To see how life was before you met the person you love. Seeing that memory impacted him greatly Angel looked too stunned for words. Holding Lillian so close that you can’t see her face, his grip tightened around Lillian.”

“Like Angel wouldn’t want to let her go anytime soon. One of his hands was placed on her stomach after witnessing that memory. Angel wanted to ensure now more than ever that no harm came to Lillian or their kittens. Now let’s listen in to see if Ozzie manages to help ease Angel's worries. As trends lightly as he says this, not wanting to intrude where he isn’t wanted. Not sure if Angel wanted to find out what the other memories contained.”

“If the first one was that bad, who knew what the others contained? The first flashback. The black represents Lillian’s mixed feelings about leaving. While the broken wedding bells showed the wedding that never happened hopefully never will. I’ve been rambling for far too long now. What do our friends have to say about this new turn of events?”

“Purr-purr-purr”

“There, There Froggy you feel better now you are less stressed and scared. Dutchess is something else isn’t she what we just saw was a lot. You’ve been crying this whole time. The tear marks on your face are still fresh and wet. You’re holding Lillian pretty closely and tightly right now, she's not going anywhere I promise.”

“You want to talk about what you just saw. It must be a lot to process. I know it is for me and Fizz and I know some details. We just didn’t know how it was.”

“Ozzie hands Angel a box of tissues and make-up wipes from a compartment in the limo. Angel wipes his tears and makes up off his face then once Angel has all the egg off his face Angel starts talking.”

“Siff-siff-Thanks Ozzie I think that would be nice. That was a lot I just saw. I just can’t believe that that monster I just saw was Lillian’s mom. She was heartless and cruel. How could someone like that raise such a sweet, beautiful, and kind woman.”

“Lillian has grown into today. All those words cut me deep. How could anyone say such things to Lillian thinking of everything that made her special? Without her kindness and knowledge of herbal medicine. She couldn’t have healed me. I may have had it rough with Val but having Lillian treat my scrapes and bruises was the best. I experienced intimacy and lust that I didn’t experience at the studio.”

“I loved how gentle Lillian was when tending to my wounds. Chewing the herbs, making poultices to apply to my aching body. The sweet smell of ginger on her breath plus the poppy seeds she gave me to help me sleep. I was out within minutes.”

“At first as soon as she treated my wounds she would leave. Wanting to give me my space, not wanting to get too close. As time went on though I wanted her to stay I wanted to be the first thing I saw when I woke up. So she just wanted the same thing.”

“I love that she values individual worth and takes the time to get to know others before she judges them. I love how wild and untamed her spirit is. I love it. I love how she gives in to her animal insects. I love how she wanted to learn how to defend herself. I love every little thing about her. How can Dutchess not see what I see?”

“Okay Angel good keep going it’s good to get this off your chest what about Duchess do you hate.”

“Well, first things first the Duchess is a monster. What kind of person tells her kid? The night before her birthday she was to be married. She planned the whole thing for years and tricked her whole family into thinking she wanted this.”

“Going behind her back and plotting that plot makes me sick. She gave Lillian an impossible choice: stay and get married or leave and never come back.”

“She may have given Lillian a choice but in reality, Lillian had no choice; she had to leave. She left all her family behind her dad and brothers. She must have been close with them.”

“I know what it’s like to know where your family is but you can’t visit them because they’re so close yet so far away. It’s torture I want to visit my ma and sister so bad but I can’t. No matter how much I want to.”

“Fizz all calm and cute with his little head peeking out of Ozzie's fluffy brood and carefully asking about Angel’s family it may be a sore subject. It was just Fizz found it weird. Why Angel couldn’t visit his family weren’t they here in hell unless they ended on bad terms.”

“Um Angel sorry to interrupt you but sure when your family some of them ended up here surely unless you ended on bad terms surely you could find them and track them down if you miss them so much.”

“Fizz, that may not be the best idea. You don’t have to answer that if you don’t want to be an Angel.”

“Ozzie said knowing that Angel's family life was complicated, to say the least”

“Thanks, Ozzie but I don’t mind honest Fizz. I have family here but my twin sister and ma aren’t here. I know this for a fact. My pops and brother are here and probably many others I don’t know about.”

“They continued the family business when I arrived here wink-wink. They died long before I OD on angel dust. The very thing I’m named after is a drug, a sick joke on Val’s part.”

“You know because you take enough of it. You’ll end up seeing angels but I ended up in hell hence the irony. The way Val put it, one taste of me will leave you wanting more. Or I’m so good in bed you’ll see the light.”

“Wait hold up you were in the mob oh shit and your name is a drug didn’t see that coming plus you’re a twin damn. You just keep getting more and more interesting as time goes on. Now sorry if I’m being pushy but if you have family here why not visit them.”

“Surely they want to know about you. Lillian and their future grandkids and nieces and nephews. Did your mom and sister get killed in one of the exterminations? The way you talked about them made it seem like they’re not permadead.”

“Well, Fizz, my relationship with my pops is dead just like us. No fixing that, not that I want to, we never saw eye to eye, to say the least. My older brother Niss and I are not sure where we stand. My mom and sister Molly are up in heaven.”

“They weren’t as involved in the family business as my brother and I were. So they have to be up there and even though Emily connected heaven and hell allowing visitors now. It’s just that chained souls can’t go up if they’re bound. As much as I want to see them, it pains me.”

“Until I’m free of Val I can’t see them. I have so much I want to tell them about Lillian and our kittens. They'll just love her. I know they will.”

“Holy shit you have family up there but you can’t visit because you're bound to Val. Damn, no wonder you feel so connected to Lillian. Do you think you’ll try and visit Lillian’s family? It’s been a decade they must be worried about her. You can for sure handle the Duchess. Lillian’s not the same person she was before she won’t let her mom push her around anymore. If she’s even still in the picture it’s been a while.”

“Who knows those little ones deserve to know their family, not just the ones you chose. But the others are bound to you by blood. It’s your choice but you should give this some serious thought. Now I’m sure you have more to get off your chest. The floor is yours so what else do you have to say, Angel”

“ Thank you, Fizz, we'll think about that. Well, that thing Dutchess with the water was so cruel putting out Lillian's fire before it started. Her final form is awesome if you want to stop it from going off at bad timing. Just talk her down, don't use such cruel and sadistic means.”

“Did you see how she didn’t even hesitate to soak Lillian with that water? She soaked Lillian and my sweet sweet kitten was shaking. From the sheer cold of that water that’s not even the worst part.”

“The look on her Dutch face was cold, meaning a smile and cold gleam in her eyes as she did it. She took pleasure in that as she dumped Lillian. The worst part was Lillian just stood there and took it and she didn’t even try to stop it.”

“To make matters even worse Dutchess as she called for her maid in the most conseding way possible. She looked Lillian right in the eyes as she said those words. Then the mess she made she pinned blame on Lillian. Then throws that wedding comment in her face all sly and coy like it’s just sick.”

“Now what makes my blood boil is the fact that the Duchess brought up the extermination. How she loved to watch sinners like me get slaughtered. She thought it was fun to watch.”

“The days those exorcists flew down for the yearly massacre were terrifying. Before I had a decent place to live I feared that each day may be my last. The Duchess thought Lillian couldn’t cut it in the real world and that she would end up getting herself killed.”

“Then her body would be eaten without leaving a trace. It makes me so mad how little her mother for f*cks sake she should be lifting her not tearing her down”

“Angel, after getting all that off his chest, has no more to say and pauses to catch his breath. That's when Ozzie steps in asking Angel a question.”

“Angel, do you feel any better? We still have two more memories to go but we haven't seen them. The first one was a lot and I have a good idea of what happens in the next one, not as heavy but still. Maybe you should take some time to process what you saw. Before moving on to the others, make sure you can handle it.”

“Ozzie says this as he looks at the second more colorful memory with the magic wand on it. Angel moves his hand off of Lillian’s stomach and then reaches out for that memory. Holding it in the palm of his hand feeling how it was warm to the touch. Then, he looks down at Lillian before making his choice. Once Angel’s mind was made up Angel looked up to Ozzie. Angel gave Ozzie his answer, his voice full of determination. With each word Angel spoke.”

“I want to continue, this may not be easy. Isn’t that the point Lillian wants us but mainly me to see these memories. I told her about my past. Now she feels comfortable enough to tell me about hers. The very least I can do is return the favor and see this through”

“That’s noble of you Angel. I have to admire how you want to keep going. You want to do this not just for Lillian but for yourself as well.”

“Thanks, Ozzie now I guess we just wait for the next memory to do its thing I guess”

“That’s when the memory with the various colors and magic wand symbol in Angel’s hand. It started to glow even harder and then started floating toward the divider. To play out what happened after Lillian walked through the portal knowing she wouldn’t be able to return to the place she once called home was now just a house.”

“Now this was a huge amount of magic. Doing one memory was enough to change her appearance. Even if it was someone else these memories were Lillian’s. From her past, they were buried deep inside of Lillian because she worked to try and forget them but Lillian could never truly go away.”

“So if doing magic like that was enough to alter her appearance. Then these next spells should cause drastic changes. After that first spell was finished. The changes started to happen even if no one noticed them yet. The heart outline on her tail was slowly starting to fill.”

“With patches of black fur. Lillian’s snowy white fur with the newly pink stripes. The pale pink from those stripes slowly spread variously all over Lillian’s body. Lillian had pink in various places all over her body in random places. Her paws are completely covered in the pale pink color and her ears as well.”

“Now if that much change happened from one spell. Who knows what changes will happen after this next memory or the one after that? Shall we find out what this next memory holds? I say my interest is more than peaked.”

“Hey, that tickles now talk about perfect timing. It looks like the next one is ready for action. I wonder what this one is going to be about. I hope we get some answers.”

“About what happened after Lillian went through that portal. My sweet kitten, you’re safe now, I promise, do you want to show us what happened after you left? I want to know more about you and your past, even the bad stuff. It’s your choice, kitten you shouldn’t do anything you don’t feel comfortable with.”

“Angel, stop your yapping, or you’ll never find out it’s starting, I for one don’t want to miss a single minute of it.”

“Angel stops talking so they can watch the flashback in peace and quiet. Lillian’s fur glowed a very pretty pastel pink as this memory played. Everyone is too engrossed in the flashback. To notice this small but cool detail. As for the memory itself, let’s dive into that. This memory starts at Fizz and Ozzie's place.”

“They have been secretly dating for a year at the time. The public didn’t know they were dating, but their staff did; they were sworn to secrecy. They didn’t want to lie about their relationship with their staff; they formed close bonds with them. This way, they would only have to worry about keeping their relationship secret from the public eye.”

This way, they could be all cuddly and romantic. Without the fear of the staff finding out about them because they already know. So let's set the scene at around ten o’clock at night. Fizz and Ozzie are snuggling on the couch under a big fuzzy blanket. A nice big, cozy blue fire blazing in the fireplace. With the gentle pitter-patter of the rain on the windows.”

“It was raining extra hard in lust even more than usual. Given how it was just part of the aesthetic of lust. Sometimes they get storms like this luckily for them. They were nice and warm cuddling with a nice warm fire, blanket, and each other while watching their favorite hella novella. Just enjoying a quiet night in while they waited out the storm.”

“That’s when the doorbell rings this peaks interest. Who could be at the door at this hour and when it’s storming nonetheless? They get up from the cozy spot and get up to answer it.”

Pitter-Patter

“The sound of the rain gently pounding against the windows”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Who could do that at this hour? It’s raining pretty hard outside. Fizz, should we see who it is? It might be important, but it's not fair to make them wait in this storm, it's not going to let up anytime soon. Maybe we could offer them shelter until the storm passes.”

“Ozzie, as much as I admire your kind heart, there could be anyone at that door. We can’t let the public know about us, it'll be a huge scandal. I don’t want to lose you, you're the best thing to ever happen to me. We can’t just let strangers in.”

“I mean this ring is full of people who want a piece of you. I'm the only one allowed to taste. That giant Kaiju cock of yours and I don’t want to share it with anyone!”

“Oh, Froggy, stop it. I'm blushing. I love it when you get all tough and protective over me. It's just so cute. Now Fizzy, I understand your concerns but I took you in, and things worked out pretty well for us. Now what’s one more? We’ll just be extra careful, we can't just leave them out there all wet and miserable.”

“Ozzie stop it now I’m blushing fine but if this backfires this is all on you. You big loveable birdbrain.”

“Fizzy darling, I’ll fully take responsibility for letting this person into shelter from the storm. Turns out to be a total manic. I'll be sure to protect you at all costs. I won’t let any more pain come to you I promise-kiss. Anyways people know better than to mess with me. Or the people under my care and protection.”

Step, Step, Step

“After having calmed Fizz's nerves, they make their way over to the door to find. A shaking, wet mass of black fur with a broken white fur heart. With blue eyes, seeing that this was Marie. They just couldn’t believe Marie looked completely unrecognizable; she looked like a drowned rat. Her clothes were soaked. Every part of her was soaked. They had to let her in or she would for sure catch her death out there.”

“They were stunned and had so many questions. Like why was she here so late at night? Why did she have a backpack on her, and it seemed to be packed? Now upon seeing Marie like this, their questions could wait because what mattered now was warming Marie up.”

“She was soaked down to her bones. They rushed Marie inside and Ozzie had the staff get Lillian a fresh change of clothes. Trying to rummage for any dry clothes that could work for her given Marie had nine tails. So, finding clothes that would fit her would be a bit of a challenge.”

“Marie needed a fresh change of clothes. A hot warm cup of hot cocoa. A warm blanket and to cozy up the fireplace maybe even a nice hot shower. Now let's see how they take our unexpected visitor.”

“Marie, oh, you poor dear, please come inside, warm up. You’re going to catch your death out here or at the very least a cold. I have the staff trying to find you some fresh clothes. It may prove a little challenging but we’ll figure something out.”

“To make sure you can flaunt those tails of yours. To think Fizzy here wanted to leave you all cold and sad. Come inside to warm up and dry your things by the fire. I can get some hot cocoa going on the stove. With a nice fuzzy blanket, we can watch this hella novella series. Fizz and I are obsessed with it.”

“Have to say, what do we owe the pleasure of your visit? I was wondering when you would pay us a visit to our ring. I can't wait to show you around lust. It’s the least I can do for you given you help set me up with my Fizzy frog. I was wondering when you would take us up on our offer to visit us. Just a little heads up next time.”

“Will you be staying long? You don’t seem to have packed much. Will your family be joining us soon with the remainder of your things? It would be nice to see Thomas, Toulouse, and Berlioz. Just not Dutchess she’s not welcome here I know she’s your mother Marie but she is not very nice to Fizz. Always confusing him as a servant but he’s my equal.”

“Now come inside we have to warm you up. What’s up with your fur I get it changes with your mood but black is a new one on my part. What does it mean why is your heart shape have a creak in it? Don’t worry, fresh clothes and a room are being prepared for you as we speak.”

“So come in dry you and your things off beside the fireplace. You must be so tired from the trip, pride is so far down from Lust. How did you get here? How long will your family be staying with us like I said your room is being prepared right away. Should I have the staff start preparing their rooms as well?”

“ A small smile returns to Maire’s face and small patches of pir fur start popping up. Maire was touched by Ozzie's kindness. It was refreshing but still felt pretty bummed. By events that happened only hours prior knowing she would never see her dad or brothers for the possible future. She would miss doing art with Toulmose drawing, painting, and pottery. Sometimes resulting in play paint or clay fights.”

“That would leave the white walls of his room. Stained with works of abstract art and fur soaked with various colors of paint. Laughing at how silly they looked only to be rushed by the staff into the tub to be scrubbed clean before their parents found out.”

“Playing in the tub with Toulouse was the best. Playfully splashing each other in the tub having splash fights making a huge watery mess. It was the best even making bubble beards and sculpting things out of the bubbles. Marie had barely been gone a few hours and she already missed her eldest brother.”

“She missed how his orange fur always smelled of paint, charcoal, or wet earthy clay with hints of cinnamon and pine from his Meow Spice cologne. She missed how he always had something on his paws and claws like paint, mostly that was his favorite medium. No matter how hard he scrubbed, bits of it always remained on his paws with bits of hardened paint on his claws.”

“As for Berlioz, her second oldest brother, he was obsessed with music. From writing songs to composing classical masterpieces. Classical music was his favorite. He wanted to learn to play all sorts of instruments. Ranging from the loud electric guitar to the more sweet-sounding acoustic guitar. The sweet emotion-filled melodious sounds of the classic music from his violin filled the halls of the manor.”

“Berlioz could play any instrument you gave him ever since he was older enough to play. What I listed are just a few he could play so many more but his heart lay with classical. He could play that music for hours on end writing classical masterpieces. Many sleepless nights locked in his room making sure every detail of his symphonies was perfect.”

“Maire got her love of music from him. Marie had a lovely singing voice and they would make music together. Even though Dutchess would often scold Marie when she got too loud when singing one of her favorite songs. Often telling Marie to calm it because she was being too loud.”

“Interrupting her beauty sleep with her voice Berlioz loved how passionate Maire sounded. When Marie was singing her voice was loud, proud, and full of joy and life. When Dutchess intervened Marie's voice suddenly got very quiet and Marie became timid.”

“That spark she had at the moment was snuffed out. Now it wasn’t all bad. Some of Marie’s best memories with Berlioz were sneaking out at the manor to go to all the best karaoke bars in all of Pride, Lust, and Gluttony rings. Singing their hearts out without judgment for being too loud.”

“They could be as loud as they wanted and no one would give a f*ck. Some even applauded them, their voices full of a fiery passion that burned like hellfire. Then sneaking back in at the wee hours of the morning. Sometimes Marie and Toulouse had to cover for Berlioz. When he had a little too much to drink.”

“Then I had to stay in his room for a few days. The staff even helped cover for Berlioz sometimes. Marie would always be by his side helping him through it and lecturing him about taking it easy next time and not drinking so much next time. Marie was already missing him and feeling homesick even though she left only hours prior.”

“Marie missed how Berlioz always smelled of fountain ink, the musty warm scent of feathers. Berlioz insisted on using fountain pens or feathers to write his classic masterpieces. The smooth strokes of that on paper made his work look alive, something ballpoint pens or pencils couldn’t give him.”

“Marie missed how he always got the fountain ink on his white paws leaving them stained for days on end. Berlioz may be a music prodigy but he was a huge clutz. Sometimes knocking things over with his big paws or his big black tail or tripping over his paws. Maybe his body was finally able to catch up with his paws and tail.”

“Maire missed how soft his paws were despite all the clauses he got from plucking the guitar strings. Marie missed smelling his cologne Perfection for Men lavender dream scented. Marie missed smelling the strong notes of lavender combined with smaller notes of lilacs and chamomile. Mixed with his natural musk of fountain ink and fresh cut paper and lemon wood polish.”

“Of all the people she missed most was her dad Thomas. Head of the Artsocat house and Sloth’s best healer when it came to herbal medicine. Marie learned all that she knew about healing with herbs from her dad. Like all the different properties of each one. How to make a poultice, how to stop infection, How to heal a broken bone and so much more the list goes on. Marie missed how he let her help him sometimes.”

“At first it was just gathering herds from their garden. With plants that could only be found in the human realm. They had in a special greenhouse they grew them able to withstand the harsh hellish environment. Then he moved up to chewing and making poultices. Until he lets her help with his patients.”

“Even allowing her to add her input until she was ready to heal people without his aid. Marie missed that as well as the tea parties they had as well. Where they could talk for hours and drink freshly brewed tea. They made themselves with fresh herbs from their garden with cookies and tea sandwiches with the crusts cut off. Marie missed how he always smelled of herbs, mostly the sweet yet spicy tang of ginger and old textbooks yellowed with age.”

“Now back to the story at hand Ozzie and Fizz step aside to let a soaking wet Marie inside to dry off because they had been blocking her way in and Ozzie was talking so much because he was so happy to see Marie that he completely forgot about the raging storm outside. Marie’s voice trembles and her teeth chatter from the cold as she speaks.”

“T-T-Thanks t-t-that sounds amazing Asmodeus but could you and Fizzarolli p-p-please move? You’re blocking the only way in and this storm isn’t g-g-getting any better.”

“I just want to dry myself off and my stuff out. Then curl up around that fireplace in a nice fluffy robe and fall asleep. If you could be k-k-kind enough to provide me one. It’s been a long trek getting here. I opened a portal but was off by the way so I had to walk the rest of the way so I’m whipped.”

“Of course Marie I’m so sorry for how rude of me. I was just so excited to see you that I completely forgot about the weather. You’re shaking like a leaf you poor dear. Of course, we can get you a robe or anything else you want as well. I can have the staff fetch it for you, you're our guest.”

“Ozzie and Fizz step aside so Marie can enter the warm shelter of their penthouse. When a small imp no higher than Lillian's knee comes up to her carrying a big blue cotton robe with a big fluffy faux feather trim. The robe was bigger than the imp itself. They must be quite strong if she was able to carry a robe of that size big enough to fit. Asmodeus himself luckily for Marie because Ozzie was so big most of his clothes would work for Mare's tails.

“Sorry about the mess, little one. I must be getting water everywhere. I don't want to make your job any harder. Than it has to be thanks for the robe I’ll put on later. I wouldn’t want to get it soaked it’s far too nice would you please set it down by the fireplace if you will.”

“Now how about I help you clean up this mess I made? Now what’s your name you seem quiet you can speak to me I won’t bite I’m nice I promise. My name’s Marie, what's yours little one you don’t have to fear me. You’re free to speak to me even when you’re not spoken to. I love a good chat getting to know people”

“The little imp sets down the robe by the fireplace and tugs at Marie’s wet pant leg signaling for Marie to kneel. Marie kneels on his level then the little imp starts stripping all the wet clothes off Marie.”

Tug, Tug

“Oh you want me to kneel of course I’m a great deal taller than you this way we can talk at eye level without me looking down on you. Now aren’t you just the cutest thing ever? You’re so tiny I could just eat you up, metaphorically speaking.”

“Now I bet you have the heart of a warrior because just because you’re small doesn’t make you weak. I mean, if I were to take you to the human realm and light you on fire you wouldn’t feel a thing. I mean, you guys are fireproof to human fire.”

“That’s f*Cking awesome. I may have magic, but being fireproof who wouldn’t want that? Plus, you come in so many shapes and sizes, depending on the ring you're from. Plus, so many hybrids have imp features it’s cool. Plus, how cool is it that your horns reveal your birth gender plus they come in all kinds of unique shapes, sizes, and colors?”

“Not to mention, you’re tough and resilient, hard to kill. Your small size can be your biggest weakness but also your greatest strength I mean you can squeeze into small spaces and even though some may overlook you that just means you can sneak away unnoticed and cause all sorts of trouble. Is it true that all imps can purr just like cat demons if you scratch their horns just right?”

“Hey, thanks but I can do this myself, you don’t have to do this, I'm not completely helpless. You don’t have to do this. I can take off my wet clothes. You should not have to do such trivial things for me. That I’m more than capable of doing it myself.”

“You’re quite good with those hands of yours but I’m not looking for anything at the moment. I just want you to focus on me. I’m sure you’re amazing but you’re just not my type. I like my boyfriend's fluffy fur and feathers. Your horns with the white and black stripe patterns must indicate that you’re a male imp. Is that how you like to be addressed? I don't want to assume anything.”

“Hard to figure out what to call you if I don’t know your name or what you prefer to go by if you won’t talk to me. Can you not hear me? The problem is that you're deaf I know ASL. I’m so sorry I didn’t even think that you couldn’t even understand me. Look at me just yapping away, and you must think I’m talking nonsense. I must have looked like such a jerk just now.”

“With Marie at the imps level, The imp now having removed Lillian’s jeans that were soaked by the storm. Walked over to the fireplace to try and hang them to dry over the fireplace. He couldn’t quite reach it. It was kind of cute to watch him. Do those cute little jumps trying to help out their guests but the added weight of the wet denim.”

“Weighed him down seeing that Maire lifts him to help him out so he can hang them to dry on the mantle. When Marie lifts the imp the sudden high boost gives him the scare of his life. He wasn’t used to feeling so tall it nearly gave the little guy a heart attack. He almost drops the jeans into the fire but catches himself.”

“Unf-thump!-unf-thump!”

“Hey let me help you, looks like you could use a hand, sorry if I make a bigger mess I’ll help you clean it up. I can’t let you do all this by yourself, that's wrong.”

Umf!

“Meep!”

“Easy I won’t drop you just looked like you could use a little boost. Do you like feeling tall? Guess I should’ve given you a heads up but you looked like you needed help. As cute as it was to watch you try, I couldn't just stand by and watch you struggle. So let's try this again. My name's Marie. What's yours?”

Snap, Snap, Snap

“Then with that, the jeans were hung on the fireplace as well as Marie’s shirt. Now Lillian was done to her very lacey matching bra and underwear set made of red silk. Angel was drooling upon seeing this he was turned on drooling in between bites of tiramisu he brought out because this was good.”

“This memory is a lot better than the last one, getting to see Lillian with next to nothing on. Bits of tiramisu dripped off Angel’s fork and onto Lillian's forehead and paws with bits of cream and ladyfingers crumbs.”

“Seeing Lillian in that get up Angel was staring hard. Even while wet and looking like a drowned rat she never looked hotter. All the water heighted all the right places on her breasts and even though she was soaked with rainwater she looked so sleek and elegant.”

“Angel wished Lillian was awake because he was way horny at that moment. Angel wanted to f*ck her so badly at that moment and he didn’t care he wasn’t alone he wanted to do Lillian nice and slow. Seeing her look like an elegant water nymph. Angel wanted a piece of that then gave Fizz and Ozzie a hard glare to look away until she got some clothes on.”

“Only Angel was allowed to see Lillian with almost no clothes on. Seeing the fire burning in Angel’s eyes as much as they didn’t want to miss a second of this memory. The look on Angel’s face meant I will give you the count of three to look away and if you don’t one of his many fists will meet your face. So they kept their heads down just listening in on the memory until Angel gave them the okay. That it was safe to say that Lillian was decent.”

“Now before we get back to the memory at hand, let's listen to the chat that is happening in the limo before we advance. Back to the present, here we come. Angel sounds a little miffed.”

“Okay, you two eyes down let me make this very very very clear. Only I can look at how f*cking hot my sweet kitten looks in the little sexy red lacy outfit. So look away you two look away from all this?”

“Angel gestures to Lillian defensively”

“Is all mine so until she gets so until my sweet kitten. Is more covered look away because she’s mine only I get to simp over her. I swear she better still have that outfit. I will let you know when it’s safe to look until I do keep those heads down. Do I make myself clear?”

“I never felt so turned on in my afterlife. She looks so hot when she’s wet. Like a hot sexy water goddess. Better yet a water nymph emerging from the deepest depths of water after an eternal slumber.”

“Waking up just so I can have a taste. I want to just bite down hard and listen to her siren song. Or hear long drowned out meow dripping with pleasure. I want to just tear that little red outfit straight off her body. I'll be her big bad wolf to her little red riding hood.”

“Fizz and Ozzie's eyes widen and they move away from the screen and are a little freaked out. Angel was super on right now I mean Ozzie may be the sin of Lust. But don’t underestimate how horny a sinner can be, especially one who works in the porn district.”

“They Angel have this also the guy had six arms. Two of them could hold two fully loaded Tommy guns with the safety off. Not wanting to eat fists or bullets. They chose not to stand between him and Lillian; they let Angel simp over her very wise choice on their part. Best not to mess with the horny sinner.”

“Now before you get all up on my case about Ozzie being a sin, punches and bullets won’t faze him. Yes while that is true it won’t hurt him but he’ll still feel the pain and it’ll hurt like hell. Like phantom pains, you feel pain even when nothing is there.

His mouth was a literal waterfall and by some miracle, Lillian was still sleeping through this despite her forehead now completely covered with tiramisu crumbs and drool. Now back to the memory at hand where did we last leave? Before we got interrupted by just how horny Angel can be.”

“Now I believe Lillian. Marie at the time just helped the little impling up her clothes to dry. Then in another attempt to get the little imp to talk in a calming tone of voice, she asked him his name after she gave him hers. Let's get back to it. Shall we be successful? Only one way to find out is to tune in.”

“So let's try this again. My name's Marie. What's yours?”

“In a shy yet timid voice, the cute little impling says his name not meeting Marie’s gaze”

“My name is Ollie Miss Marie. Thank you for the very helpful boost. Thank you, miss.”

“No problem at all, Hey Ollie my eyes are up here like I said I won’t bite I promise. I’m very nice you don’t have to be afraid of me I won’t hurt you I promise and please call me Marie you don’t have to be so formal you and I might not be so different.”

“Ollie feeling slightly more confident works up the courage to look Marie in the eyes and talk to her. Fizz and Ozzie with giant smiles on their faces can’t help but smile. Ollie was normally so shy with strangers. Marie getting him to talk to her was so sweet. How good she was just like the staff back at her manor.”

“Marie, thank you, you’re very nice. That offer to clean up the floor is very nice. You must have had a long journey here, you must be tired. You’re soaked, stay here and warm up by the fire.”

“It’s just a little water. I'll clean it up. It's fine, it’s not that big of a deal. You might want to put that robe on some of the others. May not be able to control themselves around you. I mean, you look gorgeous, we have some succubi who are lesbians who are super into furries.”

“Plus, that outfit may be this ring's brand. However, one look at you slaying that fit. They’ll have a hard time controlling themselves around how good you look, sexy mama.”

“You’re still a little damp, but you can put on the robe, and it won’t get too wet. You must be so tired from the trip, just relax. While we get your room ready you’re a guest. Maybe enjoy a hot drink. You seem pretty cool. I have to say you know a lot about imps. I was impressed. You seem to know your stuff.”

“Lillian was out like a light curled up beside the fireplace. She was sound asleep with her tails wrapped around herself. Purring loudly, her face buried deeply in feathery trim on the robe. Concealing her current outfit no longer shows her very sexy outfit. Angel gives Ozzie and Fizz a thumbs up saying it was okay to look.”

“Lillian was so cute all curled up like a cute little crescent roll it was too cute not to share. Angel was no longer feeling thirsty but still a little horny. The mental picture of how good Lillian looked wet and in red lace silk still lingered in his mind.”

“Thinking about how loose those panties were, how he wanted to rip those off right off her body. Or go for the more slow and playful approach. Then slowly unbuckle that bra and slowly wrap his tongue around her breast, sucking them even if it left him coughing up hairballs the next day.”

“Marie’s fur was normal for the most part pale pink fur with a small black heart on her forehead. With a small white crack down the middle the same but an even bigger one on Marie’s tails. This hasn’t changed because Marie may be feeling happier. Thanks to everyone’s kindness but her heart still hurts at all she lost.”

“What would never be able to see her dad and brothers ever again or at least for the foreseeable future? Seeing Marie fast asleep leaves to go check on how the room prep is going for Marie’s room. Leaving Ozzie and Fizz their alone time.”

“Fizz and Ozzie settle back onto their cozy spot on the couch but leave the TV paused. Talked about their new houseguest watching over how peaceful she looked while sleeping. Seeing the broken hearts on her forehead and tails was new; it also came up in their chat.”

“Those broken hearts were new; she was not covered in black fur. It was back to its pale pink color. So Marie was happy, no longer sad and cold, but why were her hearts broken? This was the main thing they talked about. It was weird. Marie was here to visit them. Why would her heart be in pain? Her family would be with her shortly, right?”

“Poor, sweet, naive Fizz and Ozzie. Marie's heart ached because she may never be able to see her family ever again. The longer for her brothers and dad left a wound on her heart that scared her deeply. Let’s see what’s going on. I for one want to find out more.”

“Purr, Purr, Purr-Zzz”

“Look at that sound asleep I’m going to check on the room prep going. Others have already started cleaning up the water mess. You two lovers get back to enjoying your cuddle session, certainly the weather for it. I’ll leave you two to get all cuddly and close.”

“Since that was interrupted by Marie’s sudden visit. You two should enjoy some alone time. I don't think Marie is waking up anytime soon because she's out cold. Sleeping deeply like a log nothing is going to wake her up. Have fun you two but not too much fun it’s late this may be Lust but keep the noise to a minimum.”

“Thank you Ollie that’s very nice of you and don’t worry we be quiet”

“My pleasure Master Fizzarolli like to serve you and Master Amodeus and on behalf of me and the staff as a whole we thank you”

“Ollie said with a slight bow”

“Ollie you don’t have to be so formal with us. I’ve told you you can call me Ozzie, I prefer it that way. I only go by Amodeous when I’m out in public.”

“Yes, I’ve told you you can call me Fizz. I like it better that way Fizzarolli can feel so long and stuffy at times. No need to be so formal with us, you're a friend and we want to treat you as such.”

“I’m so sorry I kind of forgot at times I’m not used to having many friends much less such powerful ones like you two. Sometimes my training takes over. I’m still adjusting. I've only been here for a month so I'm still learning. I have to say it’s nice to speak, not just when spoken to, to be seen and heard.”

“Have to say Marie is very nice, she seems different in a good way, super curious, very knowledgeable. Love hybrids don’t get a lot of noble families who like having mixed bloodlines. I thought for sure the Aristocrats were one of those families, guess I was wrong. Even though we just met she lets me call her by her first name. She is way cool.”

“You have nothing to be sorry for and Marie is special; she loves hybrids, how the kid or kids get the best features of both their parents. How you don’t know what they’ll end up looking like. She’s the best that way, so kind and sweet, taking the time to get to know her peers before passing judgment.”

“Well, I do look forward to getting to know her better. If I love her she’ll be a hit with others; they'll just adore her. Does she have a personal maid or butler yet?”

“If not, I would love to do it. Mairie has a nice independent spirit I admire. Plus wanting to clean up her mess, not just leaving us to do it, is very admirable of her.”

“She’s so sweet, wanting to help me. She seems happier to take her fur back to its pale pink color. Black must mean sadness. Mood-changing fur is wicked cool; she likes a walking mood ring.”

“Shame about her hearts on her head and tail they’re broken and wonder why that is. Not my place to ask her, maybe she tells you guys you’re her friend after all. Now I must take my leave to prepare for our guest. I like seeing how her room is coming along.”

Step, Step, Step

“With that Ollie walks out of the room leaving Ozzie and Fizz alone with Marie. After hearing Ollie’s comment about Maire’s broken heart. It causes their focus and eyes to stare at Marie’s tails and forehead. Now once whole had a giant crack down the middle of her hearts.”

“Like how have they not noticed that until Ollie pointed it out? That wasn’t there before it was new now as for how it came to be we know it’s because Marie’s heart was hurting. With her mood changing fur it was hard for her to hide her true feelings. She wore her heart on her sleeve. Seeing this though, it caused Fizz and Ozzie to talk about Marie’s new look.”

“Okay that’s new how did we not notice it before I mean if black means sadness. She’s now back to her normal form. Why are her hearts broken? She must be happy now that she’s nice and warm. Why did the broken heart transfer over?”

“She and her family will be visiting us after all the times they have hosted us. Until Dutchess became too much for us. We can finally return the favor Marie got here first just couldn’t wait to get here. Thomas and her brothers must be coming here tomorrow with the remainder of their things. Talk about good timing tomorrow, the third of November.”

“Her birthday and a big one on her 18th she’ll be old enough to drink legally. I’ll have my big sister Bee send down some of her finest Bezel Juice. Fresh from the hive have to make her first drink a good one. Plus there’s the matter of a present. I'll simply give her one of my crystals. She always loved the human realm and all the various types of plants.”

“This way she can help Thomas gather healing herbs more easily. Sure they have that greenhouse where they grow and dry their plants. They still like to take pleasure trips from time to time. Even collecting new specimens of plants she loves lilies and roses.”

“Thomas even made a hybrid plant of the rose and peace lilies. Called war and peace lilies made just for Marie. A peace lily flower with a stem of thorns like a rose to match her gentle yet fierce personality perfectly. Thomas is a highly skilled healer and adept at plant magic that’s what makes him such a great healer when it comes to herbal medicine.”

“Toulmose will be fun to see as well. He's an excellent painter. I just love the last painting he did of us. You’ve never looked more handsome in your little frog onesie Froggy. I look pretty good in mine as well just two cute frogs on a lily pad of love-nuzzle-nuzzle-boop”

“Ozzie pulled Fizz's face close and then proceeded to nuzzle and playfully booped Fizz on the nose. As Ozzie talked about the painting hanging up above the fireplace of them in those all too-cute frog onesies. Sprawled out on a lily pad in a very intimate pose. Ozzie's legs are all spread out nice and wide. With Fizz’s robotics wrapped tightly around Ozzie, Fizz's head rested on Ozzie’s fluffy brood. Fizz’s forked tongue sticking out all cute and playfully with a slight tease to it.”

“Fizz was blushing hard because all this attention and playful teasing caused him to be hit with a sudden rush of embarrassment.”

“Oh Ozzie stop it you’re making me blush.”

“ Well I can't help myself you're just too cute you're all mine Froggy-kiss”

“Ozzie plants a gentle kiss on Fizz’s lips before slowly pulling away and Fizz teasley lets out.”

“Ribbit”

“ I love it when you think that it's just so cute makes me want to kiss you even more.”

“Ozzie proceeds to give Fizz a series of kisses all over his face.”

“Kiss-Kiss-Kiss-Kiss-Kiss”

“Ozzie stop it that tickles.”

“Fine Fizzy I’ll stop for now. I'm just so full of happy energy. It's been forever since we had guests over and our favorite people are coming to visit us.”

“Do you think Toulmose might bring us another painting as a present? He does such great work his magic can bring works of art to life it reflects in his work.”

“I wonder if Berlotz will bring his violin; his music is simply moving. Thanks to his music magic and his talents. You can hear him playing regardless of the room you're in. I’d love to wake up to the sound of classical music. Every morning he was always an early bird. Saying that early in the morning.”

“Was the best time to play while walking with the rising sun. Watching it rise gave him such inspiration. That it just comes flowing out of him. Wouldn't it be amazing to wake up to the sweet sounds of classical music every morning?”

“Now we have so much too. Do I have to make her a giant birthday breakfast? With all her favorites even better she loves to hunt. Just like her ancestors did before her. She just loves the rush of catching her food claws and paws. Then she eats them feeling extra proud because she caught them herself.”

“We can bring her out to the park with the big grassy field. We can get some big juicy mice from the pet store and then release them. She would love to catch her breakfast. She always loved giving in to her animal instincts. Marie loved giving into her wild side.”

“Smelling all the smells. Listening to the sounds of tiny little paw steps. Before closing in for the kill she always looks so happy and carefree. With the biggest smile on her face. With blood dripping from her teeth with a lifeless rat or bird sometimes. Even the occasional insect like a nice juicy moth, beetle, or spider.”

“Then giving them to people as presents is super sweet. Then after that, we can go to Gluttony for drinks with friends. Now that she’s finally old enough to drink. She’ll want her first drink to be Beelzebub juice.”
“We’ll get her some straight from the hive. Maybe my big sister will finally let her challenge her to her famous drinking contests. Since Marie is finally old enough to drink. Marie has been wanting to challenge her for years. Now Marie can finally be the best party buddy.”

“Hey, Fizzy, why are you still staring at her tail? The broken heart is weird, but she may be homesick and miss her family. Surely they’ll be here soon there’s much to do if we want to make her birthday the best one ever. We have to prepare the other rooms for their arrival as well.”

“Ozzie takes notice of how Fizz's eyes are no longer on him but on Marie’s tails and the broken heart on them. As excited as Fizz was to celebrate Marie’s birthday. Something told Fizz that Marie may not want a big party or to celebrate at all. How she came here wasn’t settling right with him if she was staying as a guest. She would’ve given them a heads-up that she wasn’t the type to show up with little to no notice.”

“She also only seemed to pack a small backpack. No suitcases like she was in a hurry to leave. Like Marie just grabbed all the necessary things she needed. Shoved into that backpack then opened a portal and got the hell out of there as fast as possible.”

“The same thing told Fizz that her family wasn’t coming and they didn’t know she was even here. She showed up late at night soaked and miserable but the storm wasn’t the only thing bugging her. Marie’s eyes were full of misery. Why would her fur be black and her heart be broken over a little rain? Sure being caught in the rain sucked but not full-blown misery.”

“As sweet as Ozzie was, he was far too distracted with the party planning to realize that something else was going on with Marie for her to show up on their doorstep in the dead of night. Maybe something happened at home and she came here. Fizz voices his concerns to Ozzie about why Marie is here.”

“Oz I don’t think throwing such a big party is a good idea. I just have this feeling she may not want a party, even a wanted one. Her heart’s hurting, why else would her hearts on her forehead and tails be broken.”

“Something must have happened, why else would she come here in the dead of night? With only the things she could grab and fit in that backpack. I also have a feeling her family doesn’t know she is here.”

“Isn’t 18 the day most noble families marry off their youngest kids to other nobles? To make and produce an heir. Maybe Marie ran away to avoid that same fate.”

“Fizz, maybe we should lay off the hellanovelas for a while. Why would Marie run away? She has it great. Her dad and brothers love her, and her relationship with Dutchess is complicated but she makes it work.”

“I’m sure it’s nothing but we can keep it small for her party. It can just be us but I’m still going to give her that crystal. A special gift for an extra special day and we can enjoy some fresh bezel juice. I want her to taste that stuff she only ever had the non-alcoholic one.”

“I guess that could work as long as it’s small.”

“I promise I’ll keep it small and simple. I also hate to state the obvious but the Artrocats don’t do forced marriage. Thomas is a firm believer in true love finding the person you want to spend your life with. Using that one of many spells they all do the gift of fertility. So that’s silly to think I’m sure she’ll enjoy a nice trip here for about two weeks then go back home.”

“Before Fizz could answer, Ollie returned with news to share.”

“Ozzie, Fizz, Marie’s room is now ready. Should I try to wake her up so I can show her the room? I may not be successful nor do I wish to she looks so peaceful while she sleeps.”

“I didn’t even know she could purr, it's too cute. I just feel bad leaving her here. She looks comfortable but I can’t just leave her to sleep on the floor. She is a guest in our care. She should sleep in a bed.”

“We took extra care to make sure her room was best suited to her tastes. Lots of purple and teal fuzzy blankets and paw print-shaped pillows. Lots of tea and plants and so much more. I’ll soon be out of your hair leaving you to go back to your alone time.”

“Ollie easy just let her sleep. She's had a long night and she needs her rest. I’ll just carry Marie to her room. Would you mind showing me the way?”

“Of course, that makes so much more sense, will Fizz be joining us?”

“Just then Fizz let out a very loud snore. Fizz was now fast asleep, his body now hanging limply. Over the arm of the couch his fake horns on the floor revealing his crooked horns. Sleeping without a care in the world Ozzie now had a giant smile on his face.”

“His little Froggy looked so cute and he was even drooling. A small trickle was starting to drip down from his chin onto the couch. Seeing how this was too cute to pass up, Ozzie took a picture of Fizz sleeping and then put a blanket on Fizz.”

“Then picks up Maire and follows Ollie. That way Ozzie could take Marie to her room still sounding sleepy soundly. Marie’s face buried deeply in his fluffy brood you couldn’t make out her face. Ollie and Ozzie make idle small talk as they go. Maybe Ozzie might find out some answers about why Maire's true intentions for being here.”

“Zzz”

“Aww!, he’s sleeping isn’t just the sweetest thing ever! I’m getting a pic of this. I need this picture. Just look at his little horn stubs. It's just too precious and he’s drooling. What's cuter than that?”

Snap

“Okay, that’s a keeper, Now come on Marie let's get you to your room can’t have you sleeping on the floor. Let's get you to your room Ollie please lead the way.”

“My pleasure right this way Ozzie”

Scoop, Nuzzle, Nuzzle

“Woah that was sudden and bold of you. Your face is in their deep can you even breathe? I can’t even make out your face. That’s so cute you must think I’m a giant feathered pillow. I’ll take that as a compliment, Fizz thinks you ran away. I know you better than that even if your family isn’t coming I bet they know you’re here.”

“You would never cause them necessarily stress or worry. If you’re homesick you can talk to us about it. Being away from your family for extended periods can be hard.”

“You must miss them because your hearts are broken. You miss your dad and brothers. Given how close you are with them. You must’ve been extra excited to visit us. I bet you were supposed to come tomorrow but you just couldn’t wait. So you came here so late at night guess you caught in the storm. You’re also a very practical person, you just like to travel light, no need to pack extra things you don’t need.”

“Don’t worry if your heart is hurting then we’ll help you heal. We can talk it out. I’ll give you the best birthday ever tomorrow. Now what do you want? A big fun day I want to give you. While Fizz wants to keep it small says you may not even want a party. I mean it’s your 18th birthday you are officially an adult you can drink. It’s such a huge milestone that I wouldn’t want to celebrate.”

“Ozzie was talking to Marie while she was sleeping. When Ollie injects some important news that would change everything.”

“Ozzie I’d hate to interrupt your very important chat. Fizz may have a point about her not wanting to celebrate. Have you checked your Sinstagram lately?”

“No, I’m sure if it’s some new video of a hellhound pup sneezing or doing something else cute it can wait until later.”

“No, it’s just the Aristocrat's feed blowing up wedding stuff with people and wishing their congratulations to the happy couple Marie and Andrephuls. The date is set for tomorrow the day they get hitched on Marie’s 18th birthday. The day she can legally get married is a coincidence I think not.”

“Ozzie's eyes widened; he knew just from all the times Ozzie went to their place that Dutchess put on a good act. Dutchess was sly, cunning, and manipulative but he saw through her bullshit. Dutchess was extra hard on Marie. Trying to turn her wonderfully wild child into a proper lady. He didn’t know everything.”

“Ozzie knew that Dutchess didn’t approve of some of Marie’s antics like her hunting. How she treated her staff like friends and not lowlifes. How she was wild and liked to get messy and many more that I just can’t list because there’s just so many.”

“Ozzie wouldn’t put it past Dutchess to pull off a stunt like this. Only this scheme was years in the making and had more than a little help. Ozzie knew that she hated Andre; he was cold-hearted and cruel. Marie would never marry Andre.”

“Knowing Dutchess she convinced her family that Marie wanted this, that she loved him and wanted to marry him. When in reality this whole thing was an arranged marriage so she and him could. Marie, Ozzie knew for a fact had no love in her heart for Andre.”

“Not even the smallest sliver knowing Dutchess poor Marie didn’t find out about this until the last minute. When it was too late for Marie to intervene and stop it from happening. It clicked in Ozzie since the Duchess was cunning and she knew that Maire would despise the very thought of marrying Andre with every fiber of her being.”

“The Duchess also loved to make deals. Dutchess most likely took advantage of how Marie would hate this. Ozzie could just tell that Dutchess would never be proud of Marie. No matter what Marie did, Dutchess would never be proud of Marie. The deal as we know was stay and marry Andre or leave and never come back.”

“Marie made her choice impossible as it dawned on Ozzie that Marie was given a choice and she made one. Marie wouldn’t be able to see her dad and brothers for the foreseeable future. She may never see them again that broke him if Ozzie couldn’t see his sisters ever again he just shut down.”

“Fizz was right she ran away and it was by choice not much of one. Her mother planned this whole thing behind her back for years. All leading up to tomorrow that’s sick. How many years she spent planning this whole thing.”

“All behind her back knowing Dutchess she tricked her family into thinking Marie wanted this. When it was the exact opposite she didn’t want that in the slightest. Dutchess was always hard on sweet Marie; she just put up a good act when the company was around.”

“I saw right through her fake smile and the act she put up. Her real self was the kind that loved to make deals. I am not sure what the deal was but if I had to guess gave her mother an impossible choice.”

“Like stay and marry Andre and more than likely bear his kids and make superpower heirs. Given their combined talents or leave and never come back. I guess if she’s here she made her choice. She left and won’t be able to see her family ever again. No wonder her heart hurts the poor dear all she has left her old home.”

“Is hanging over that fireplace and in that backpack. That’s just wrong for her mother to do that to her kid just because she wasn’t a proper lady. Choosing between her freedom and her family. That must have been the hardest choice of her life. Even though it must not be much of one she left and came here. She doesn’t have lots of friends other than Fizz, Bee, and I.”

“I wouldn’t know what I would do without my sisters Bee, Levi, and, Bel they’re my everything. I would be lost without them and the very thought of not seeing them is just heart-wrenching. I can’t possibly imagine what is going through Marie’s mind right now.”

“She was so close with her brothers and her dad now she may never be able to go home to them ever again. No wonder her heart’s broken, possibly beyond repair, the very thought of not seeing her family ever again shattered it and showed.”

“Given how she wears her heart on her sleeve or tails in this case. She was trying to hide this from us. Why would she do that if we were her friends? She should feel comfortable enough to tell us this. She knows that she can tell us anything right Ollie.”

“Ozzie, Marie is going through a lot right now you have to be strong for her.
Now she just found out this news herself. You have to give her space to process all this. She’ll tell you everything on her own time. We can't be asking a bunch of personal questions.”

“We force her to open up to us before she’s ready. Or we risk her putting up even more walls around her heart than there already are. Her heart is in a very sensitive place. Marie may never recover. I mean the poor kid just found out she was to be married the day before her birthday. Then given a choice between staying or leaving.”

“She just left everything she knew and loved behind. Her family and who knows what else the last thing. She’ll want to talk about what just happened a mere hour ago. While the wound is still fresh don’t want to rub salt into that let her come to you okay? As hard as it is to see your friends hurting. When she wants to talk she comes to you until then let her have her space.”

“Poor thing came here probably because she has no other place to go. I mean she may be friends with your sister Bee. She would have crashed with Bee; her ring is closer. Bee would sense her negative energy and try to get her to talk before she was ready.”

“Also, her ring is party central, and Marie isn’t in a party mood or state of mind. That I know for a fact so I know I’ve said this a lot I know I’m repeating myself. I can’t stress this enough to give Marie her space. It's the best thing. You can do as her friend right now is to give her space. I'll even let the staff avoid her room until she feels like having company in there.”

“Marie may for the first day or two just want to be alone as hard as that is to hear. However, she may not want to celebrate her birthday. Not that I can blame her, it's hard to be happy. When you can’t celebrate with the people you care most about. You could still get her a gift if you want and maybe a sweet treat or something small to show you care. Without going over the top with a note saying something like. If you want to talk, we're here for you.”

“That could work, thanks Ollie you're the best. You always know just do and say to calm me down when I’m spiraling. That’s why you’ll be the perfect choice as her helper and friend. Don’t worry I’ll give Marie space. I won't hear the end of it from Fizz.”

“Thank you Ozzie I’m honored you want me to be the one to help her. I feel like we hit it off. She's super nice. Maybe she’ll want to get to know the others as well.”

“They’ll love her and that she likes to do her chores she might even want to help us. Like when you and Fizz help us on deep cleaning day. Thank you very much for your two huge help.”

“ My pleasure Ollie, That he was right I just can’t believe I was so thick. I was so focused on planning her party that I didn’t realize she was hurting. So much so, such a big birthday tomorrow and she’ll be spending it without her family. She’ll lock herself in her room trying to process. What just happened, not even for a full twenty-four hours.”

“I know it’s hard but we shouldn’t force her to celebrate when she doesn’t want to. If we do she’ll just put on an act trying to act like everything is normal. Now I bet that’s the last thing you rightAsmodeus.”

“Ollie said with a knowing tone and looked at Ozzie like do I make myself clear don’t try and help her before she ready”

“Yes, Ollie, I understand how much further we are getting any closer to her room. I'm feeling pretty sleepy myself-yawn. Might just take a page from their book and fall asleep. It's getting late, it's almost midnight.”

“Don’t worry Ozzie I’m feeling today as well and I’m wiped. We have just arrived, careful not to hit the door on your way in.”

“With a swoosh the giant wooden doors open to reveal an elegant queen-sized bed. With purple and teal sheets and blankets that were extra fluffy just how she liked them. With giant white and pink fluffy paw print pillows, she could lose herself in and most likely would for a good cry. The crowning jewel of that bed. Was the fact that it was encased in a giant canopy floor-to-ceiling type of thing. It had flowy see-through black mesh with golden shiny stars.”
“Perfect for Marie to hide because she may not want to leave the confines of her room for a while. Ozzie looks around the room impressed that they managed to set all this up. In such a short amount of time now little did they know at the time as Ozzie and Ollie were walking and talking. Marie tried to show Ozzie how much she was hurting.”

“Believe me Marie tried so hard to glow and summon that memory. To help make Ozzie understand the pain she was going through. Each time she tried to summon the memory. The glow wouldn’t come, the memory wouldn't come out at all. Marie tried with all her might to summon that memory. It shouldn't have been that hard; it was a super recent one.”

“So Marie who never struggled with her magic before was wondering why she was struggling so much. At that moment she didn’t know why she couldn’t do it. Her memory charms were specialty. She could summon them at will so why couldn’t she do it now?”

“It was super frustrating for Marie because Marie was feeling so much pain. She wanted to show them so badly for them to feel her pain. For them, to give them her sympathy but it hurt too much to talk about. For fear, if Marie were to speak she may start crying and never stop.”

Now I believe that Marie’s magic is so messed up because that meant thinking about her life at home. The life she was forced to give up thinking about home hurt too much to think about. No matter how hard Marie tried to summon that memory. She just couldn’t bring herself to cough it up.”

“When she tried to summon the memory of her and Dutchess's confrontation. Mental pictures that were flashing through her head with a vengeance of her talking down to her all the sweet words laced with a hidden poison. The grin on her face as she talked about the wedding and as she dumped that cold water on poor sweet Marie.”

“Relishing in her misery with that giant Cheshire cat smile on her face. Marie couldn’t get that image of Dutchess dumping that water on her play in Marie’s mind. On repeat no matter how hard she tried that mental image was out of her head. She hated how Dutchess turned her whole family against her by making Marie make them think she wanted to marry Andre. How she couldn’t do anything to stop the wedding. How Marie was given an impossible choice. Leaving her family and loved ones. Behind never to see them again but having her freedom.”

“Staying with her family, even one she cared about but staying with her monster of a mother, marrying Andre and having his kids, her fire slowly dying. In the end, Marie chose her freedom because she would miss her so much it might kill her. However, if she stayed, a small part of Marie would die on the inside.”

“Well damn, Ollie you guys did a great job setting all this up all in two hours. This bed is amazing. Where in the blazing hell did you find that canopy?”

“It’s drop-dead gorgeous. She'll love it and all the fuzzy blankets. Even fuzzy paw print pillows that are larger than life she could get lost in. When she wakes up she’ll lose her teapot and fresh herbs.”

“Please give everyone on the staff my thanks. For putting this wonderful room together on such short notice you even got her favorite colors purple and teal how did you know.”

“Yes it’s very impressive, glad you like it. I hope she likes it too when she wakes up. Some of this stuff was just gathering dust in storage so we brought it back up and gave it a good cleaning and shaking. Now I’ll be sure to give everyone on the staff your message.”

“The only thing we'll need to do is get all her favorite foods. Nice good soul food comforting, nurturing, greasy, sugary you name it. I’m talking food that tastes amazing but is downright shitty for you but you don’t give a f*ck. You just want something that tastes good and warms your soul to help ease the pain a little.”

“Plus lots of tissues and helluva novellas. Sometimes all you need is a good cry. Watching a good helluva novellas or some trashy reality TV is a great way to let all those feelings out. Helluva novellas for a good cry and trash reality are a great way to let your anger out.”

“Or laugh at people who think they have it bad and forget all about your problems. You’re laughing too hard at people who think they have it rough. The only problem is I don’t know what she likes. I mean I’m her helper and future friend. I want to make sure that if I do this I do it right. How can I help her if I don’t know what to get her? What do cat demons even eat?”

“I don’t want to assume they just eat mice and insects. How stereotypical does that sound? She'll be super offended and insulted by that. Do you know what she likes Ozzie she may be staying with us for f*ck knows how long. I want this place to feel like home.”

“Her old home no longer feels like a home. She’s different from other nobles like you and Fizz acknowledging our existence. Offering to clean up her mess like what happened in the living room.”

“She has a big heart and I hate to see her hurting when she is so kind and caring towards others. Her mother can’t see that. So she schemes to marry her off to Andrephlus. I hear if his helpers dare talk back to him he gets a new sculpture for his ice sculpture garden. His ice powers are no joke, his staff fears him.”

“I may have just met Marie but she would be with someone like that with her kind heart. Wouldn’t allow herself to be with someone so cruel. I just don’t want to see her hurting so much. I don’t want her heart to harden because she is so sweet and kind she may be tender-hearted. That’s a good thing but it also means she can get hurt twice.”

“The sting of never being able to see her family must hurt. Surely you sense it lust and love isn’t just being romantic. Family, you're so close with your sisters. Family love is just as important as romantic love if not more so. Family will always be there for you through good and bad. I don’t know why I just feel so connected to her. For some reason even though we just met. Ozzie is this normal to feel so connected to a person you just met.”

“Ollie don’t worry Fizz and I know what she likes you can come with us and we’ll go shopping for all her favorites. For all the best snacks and treats plus lots of tissues, I know for a fact that the TV has plenty of good shows and movies for crying.”

“Letting out that inner rage, lots of laughing, some feel good heartwarming. Healing shows to help heal her aching heart we’ll bandage it up. Help her heal and the first step is like you said to give her space. Then once she is ready and she wants to talk to us she will.”

“Now stop stressing the fact that you care this much means you are perfect for the job. With Maria's sudden appearance. Plus just now figuring out why she’s here has everyone on edge. We’ll get through this together and because of Marie’s big heart. People tend to take a liking to her right away, you're not the first one to take to her charms.”

“We can pick up some tea from the local tea/coffee shop the Dragons Java in Sloth. To pick up some ginger tea, pick up a few boxes to go with that teapot you found. It’s sweet how much you care for her so tomorrow we’re going to sloth for all the best snacks. They have everything you could need to soothe an aching heart.”

“The Sloth Ring doesn’t just heal broken bones they heal broken hearts as well they have the best ice cream. Even Marie’s favorite ice cream place is Rats and Robbins. An ice cream place that serves special ice creams for all the demons who love bugs and rodents. Like all the cats, spiders, and many other demon types who like to eat insects. Her favorite is Rocky Rat. It’s like Rocky Road”

“Only in place of almonds, do they add rat tails for the crunch. Marie loves crunchy rat tails they’re her favorite part of the rat plus chocolate ice with marshmallows. We’ll pick her up in a big tub , maybe even a little something for ourselves.”

“Make a day of it since you want to make her feel at home. Get her some chocolate-covered rats, moths, beetles, and spiders. The spiders and rats are her favorite. I know this great place here that I go to all the time. When it comes to candy and confections.”

“Lust caters to all your needs to satisfy even the weirdest kinks to get your freak on. Maybe I just want a sweet treat. This is the place to go. The Love Bug is the best. I love their milk chocolate beetles. The very thought of those crunchy little morsels makes my mouth water.”

With the creamy gooey centers, I love the delicious creamy beetle pulp. Even if the legs and wings get stuck in your teeth, they're so good that I don’t care.”

“That sounds amazing I can’t-yawn-I’m ready to turn for the night you are going or staying. You may want to put Marie down. It sounds like we have a big day tomorrow. Plus all you’re normal so we have to get up early if we want to pull this off. Let her sleep if she's had a long day, best let her rest.”

“Yawn-Don’t worry Ollie I know just let me set her down and tuck her into bed.”

Thump, Tuck, Tuck, Kiss

“Ozzie sat Maire on the bed. He put her head on the giant paw print pillow and put a blanket over her then kissed Marie on her forehead.”

“There you go little one sweet dreams now before I forget here’s your birthday gift.”

“With a snap of Ozzie’s fingers a black velvet box with Ozzie's magic seal on it. The box containing an Asmodean crystal and with a zip of her backpack slips it for her to find in the morning.”

Snap, Zip, Zip

“There you go I hope once you wake up you’ll find it. I don't just give these away to just anyone. Figured since we’re so close and you helped me realize that Fizz and I are perfect for each other. The very least I can do for you. That will help heal your broken heart.”

“It sucks especially if it’s for the first time. It may feel like it but it’ll heal. I promise it’ll just take time and when you’re ready to talk. We’ll be here waiting, we'll give all the love and support you could ever need.”

“Then O+O left the room to let Marie sleep. With her now-dried clothes and backpack with the contents inside unaffected by the rain up beside her. As soon as Maire heard the sound of footsteps leaving. Of Ozzie and Ollie walking out of the room to go to bed. The giant wooden door closed behind her. Marie's ears were perked up the whole time she heard Fizz and Ozzie talking at the fireplace.”

“While Ozzie was carrying her she heard everything he and Ollie said. The cracks on her white heart. Slowly started to spread from the center engulfing the heart. Until it completely shattered the hearts of her were gone.”

“Marie’s fur was no longer pink but Marie was now a solid black with her blue eyes and nine tails. Marie tried so hard to put on an act that she was going to be okay. Not wanting to bum anyone out but after hearing all the effort that they were going to put in for her sudden visit. Hearing them go to such lengths to make her feel welcome.”

“Even though she might be staying with them for the foreseeable future. Putting them out because this was the only place she could go. Pride was a huge no, she didn’t want to be near her home ring. Greed, Wrath, and Envy just no, Gluttony was a no as well Bee would sense how her vibe was off. Ask her too many questions she doesn't want to answer.”

“Sloth was a ring only meant for medical reasons not for a person to crash because her world was shattered around her. So that left Lust, Fizz, and Ozzie did say. She could stay with them as a way of returning the favor of her getting them together. The guilt of everyone going to such lengths for her was crushing.”

“The tears she was holding back came out hard and fierce. Marie wanted to let them out so bad she just wanted to wait until she was alone. Marie buried her face in that giant pillow cuddled under deeply in bed just wanting to hide away from the world, not wanting to face the world. There was only one person she wanted here with her that was allowed to see her cry.”

“So Maire reached for her backpack and called Bel in between sobs. Plus sorrow filled meows and muffled words. That’s how you know it’s bad if the meows come out. Luckily for Maire, Bel picks up the phone. What happens next? Let's find out shall we.”

“Meow!, sniff Bel I know-sniff-it’s late-sniff but I could sniff using a friend right-Meow? Today has been hell-Meow!-sniff I could use a gal pal right now could you please come over.”

"I’m staying with Ozzie and Fizz in Lust-Meow! Sniff- just please come over I just need a shoulder to cry on I’ll explain more just come over-sniff-sniff-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!”

“Oh honey, I’ll be right over you poor thing this must be bad. Have you been crying and those sad meows? This calls for ice cream and tissues. Do you still like Rocky Rat? Is it still your favorite from your favorite ice cream shop Rat and Robbins.”

“I have a giant gallon-sized tub of the stuff from last time you were here. I bet this calls for eating straight out of the tub bowls be damned. Now you don’t have to tell me anything you’re hurting.”

“Just let it out, the reason doesn’t matter, just let me be there for you little. I’ll be over ASAP. I'll always just one call and potentially away the time of day doesn’t matter if you want to talk I’ll always listen.”

“Sniff-Yes please-sniff-sniff- I want-sniff- chocolate to drown my-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!-pain and sorrow-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!-sniff”

“Of course, you do, I bet you want a good cry and maybe let all the anger out. I bet that room of yours has a TV with all sorts of good movies and shows to watch. How does it sound or you can just talk? I’ll listen okay if I had to bet, does this have something to do with Dutchess?”

“That bitch of a mother of yours. She was always out to get you but that never knocked you down before. You always get back up better than ever but hey it’s okay not to be okay. Little one but let me see what I can do to help make you feel better. A sweet thing such as yourself shouldn’t be sad the day before her birthday.”

“Just then Marie opened the floodgates, the tears and meows came pouring out with a vengeance. That Bel could barely make out the words that she did manage to spew.”

“Waaa-waaa-waaa-Dutchess-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!-Wedding-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!-Me+Andre-waaa-waaa-waaa. Deal-waaa-Meow!-Meow!-home leave-Meow!-Meow!-Meow!”

“Family gone-waaa-waaa-waaa-never see again-Meow!-brothers dad I-Meow!-Meow!-Meow! never see them again. No choice-Meow!-s-s-she made me l-l-leave-waaa-waaa-waaa.”

Beep

“With that, Bel hung up the phone Marie was super upset, Bel knew needed to get over to lust ASAP. She grabbed the ice cream, spoons, and lots of tissues. This was bad if she could barely make out what Marie was saying. Had to do with the wedding that all anyone could talk about between Marie and Andrephlus. Of course, Bel thought it was just talk and gossip. Waiting to hear from Marie herself about what was happening.”

“The wedding was forced. Dutchess planned the whole thing. Bel knew she had no love in heart for him. Dutchess was a monster who loved making deals with impossible odds with lose-lose situations for the recipient. The only person who benefited was Dutchess. Dutchess twisted it to make it look like they both got something out of it.”

“Marie must have found herself on the end of one of these deals. Marry Andre or leave her family behind the poor sweet kitten left her family behind. It was affecting Maire badly; she missed her family and it just dawned on Marie. Marie could never go back home again and simply broke her heart. Marie was so close with her dad and brothers that their souls were intertwined.”

“Bel wouldn’t know what she would do with her sisters and Ozzie she would be lost without them. She would shut down just like Maire is doing. At least Marie managed to call someone to help her through this trying time. Marie sounded like desperately needed a friend at that moment. A shoulder to lean and cry on.”

“A person she could vent to plus someone to let her eat her weight in ice cream and eye her eyes out. Seeing her look like a hot mess and not judging her. Marie was in so much pain and needed a friend now more than ever. If that phone call was any indication, Bel needed to get over them ASAP. With the ice cream tissues and spoons in hand. Bel opens a pink portal and now finds herself in Marie’s room to find a small black cat with nine tails.”

“Her head buried deeply in her paw print pillow loud yet muffled meows and cries. Bel was right to be worried Bel never saw Marie; her fur was completely black. Her beloved heart shape on her tails was gone. This was a new thing because no matter how sad she got she always had her heart now that it was just gone. This was because Marie was so sad. After all, she could never go back home at least for a long while. It caused her heart to shatter and disappear completely. Marie tried to hide it from Ozzie and Fizz but there was no hiding how sad she was now.”

“Her whole life was turned upside down So Bel walks over to the bed and closes the canopy behind her. To give her some privacy Bel climbs into the bed. Marie and moves over to make room for Bel whose gentle, warm candlelight illuminated the canopy. In a soft pink glow from the candle burning on top of her head. Then with a pop opens the lid of ice cream, sticks the spoons in, and offers Marie some.”

Pop!

“Hey, little one you want some, it's your favorite straight from Sloth still full of creamy chocolate ice cream, chewy marshmallows, and crunchy rat tails. Now I heard about the wedding if I’m being completely honest I had no idea it was real. I thought this was some stunt, Dutchess and the tabloids were doing.”

“You poor thing you were about to be married off to Andre on your birthday that must suck. I know for a fact you don’t love him. Did she give you an out?”

“A deal of sorts her deals are cruel and only Dutchess benefits from them. I can’t believe she made you choose between family and your freedom. I had a hard time making out what you were saying over the phone. It was very concerning you hardly ever cry. Just hearing you mew so full of sadness and hurt I know it had to be bad once the meowing started.”

“If I had to guess from what I could make out. The deal was to stay and marry that cold-hearted blueblood. Or leave and never come back; you were given an impossible choice. You left and now can't go home. This must be so hard. I know how close you and your brothers and dad are. I don’t know what I’d do without Ozzie and my sisters, they're my everything.”

“I can’t even imagine what you are feeling right now. I’ve never seen you so sad before, it's not like you to completely give up like this. You lost your heart in more ways than one. Now I'm here to let it out. Maybe we can try and return the color to your pretty face.”

“Marie grabbed the ice cream from Bel and took the spoon then took a huge bite only revealing a small portion of her face. Still wet with tears, she kept eating spoonfuls and spoonfuls of ice cream each bite bigger than the last. Now before the sobs came Bel brought up her family going on about how they were her everything.”

“Marie felt a fresh wave of hot tears coming with a vengeance. She’s angry with her mother for making her leave her whole life behind. She loved her family so much and her mother ruined that for her.”

“She was mad at Bel. It was just when she talked about her family. The family she could still see that she could still visit and talk to. The luxury Marie didn't have anymore pissed her off; she was pretty much disowned. Marie would never be able to make art with Toulouse. She would never be able to make music with Berlioz ever again. She would never have tea parties or trips to the human world with her dad ever again!.”

“The sadness overtook Marie with a vengeance that was bubbling up inside her. Hearing Ozzie talk about her family at the fireplace in such detail. Made Marie miss them with a vengeance even more than she already did. She just wanted to curl up and let her tears fall. She didn’t want to do it in front of Ozzie and Fizz. So she did what she did best, faked being asleep and while the warmth of the fire. Made Marie a little happier while warm on the outside. On the inside she was cold and her heart was shattered.”

“So when she was alone in that room after hearing all the nice things they wanted to do for her. She didn’t feel their love or affection, she just felt their pity so she turned to the only person. Who would just listen and try to let her be broken and sad? Then not give a f*ck if she ate a gallon-sized tub of her favorite ice cream by herself.”

“It was just that Marie didn’t want to feel normal again; she didn’t want to be noticed as Maire the Arsrocat. She didn’t want To wear her heart on her sleeve ever again. She didn’t want anyone to know what she was feeling based on fur. She didn’t want any of her magic. This night was the final straw.”

“All it did was cause her pain and she wanted out of her life by any means. She didn’t want anything to do with her mom or the aristocrat's name. She wanted a new look, a new name and little to no magic running through her veins. She didn’t want anything to do with her past and didn’t want to be recognized.”

“She wanted nothing to do with her past; she didn’t even feel comfortable in her fur anymore. The very thought of going back to her pink form with her heart on her tails. All she could think about was the cold water Dutchess dumped on her. Giving Marie no choice but to leave everything she loved behind. So going back to that form would mean thinking about all that.”

“Maire did want that she even hated her name. Now each time it was uttered all Marie heard was Dutchness's cruel sly meow each time her name was uttered. It made her skin crawl and stomach churn she was so tempted to pull every last piece of fur off her body because being a hairless cat was better than having fur she hated now.”

The only thing she would want for her birthday is a new look and her magic limited by massive amounts. Luckily she knew just the spell and had all the resources to cast it if only her magic was acting all shitty but Bel could cast the concealment spell in her place. Maire having her vent session with Bel. Bel just listened to Maire vent as she ate her ice cream between sobs.”

“Telling her anything and everything that Marie had been keeping on her chest. It all came pouring out of her hopefully once that happened she could get some real sleep. Since the one thing, she wasn’t lying about how tired she was. Marie wanted to just close her eyes and sleep but each time she did close her pictures of their fight haunted her mind. Preventing sleep from coming for fear her dreams would turn to nightmares.”

“While she didn’t care what her mother thought of her, it wasn't the whole truth. A small piece still carved her mother’s love wanting to make her proud but that piece died today the day she was to be married off to someone as cruel as her if not more so. If that was the only way to make her mother proud of her.”

“Then it wasn’t worth it because even then it may not be enough to please her. So I've been talking way too much about Marie’s vent session for real this time. Let's listen to Marie sobbing in between bites of ice cream, her face stained with tears, nose dipping with big green drippy boogers. Her face moved from her pillow soaked with tears. Into Bel extra fluffy wool feeling it's warm embrace.”

“Gulp-Thanks for the ice cream Bel. I need this. How can you even begin to crack open how I’m feeling.Meow!-gulp-gulp-gulp-I’m pretty much disowned. Unless I beg my mother to take me back and agree to marry that birdbrain.”

“I had to leave my family behind. I miss my brothers and dad with such vengeance that it’s killing me. I hate that I’ll never see them-gulp again-gulp-gulp-gulp. While you’re going on about your brothers and sister who you see anything you want. I won’t ever see mine again.”

“Do you want to rub your familial lust in my face? Rub salt in wounds. I feel like my heart has been torn out of my chest. Then was consumed in a dirty trash filled alley by cannibals in a bloody messy manner. My heart just a big old blood splat-gulp-gulp-gulp”

“Don’t you understand that I’ll never make art with Toulmose ever again I’ll never make music with Berlioz ever again. I-I-I’ll n-n-never have tea parties with my dad-waaa-waaa-waaa-glup-glup-glup ever again.”

“You don’t get that, maybe I don’t want to return to normal. My family was the only good thing in that place. Now I don’t have that I don’t want to look like Marie the Arstrocat. I used to love my pink and black fur and how it changes with my mood. Now I hate it. I want to just go hairless and shave it all off. It just itches and it feels like I’m suffocating.”

“My name used to bring a smile to my face. Now each time I hear it all I hear is Dutchess’s sly cruel meow.Gulp-gulp-glup-I know everyone here is trying to make me feel welcome. It’s so sweet of them trying but all I sense is their pity. I’m just a pathetic little runaway. They feel bad for me.”

“For me because I have another place to go. Gulp-gulp-gulp-everyone thinks I’m asleep right now. I faked it because I’m not in the mood to deal with everyone. Gulp-waaa-gulp-gulp-I just want to close my eyes even if I don’t fall asleep. Which will never happen even if it does. My mind will be plagued with nightmares about tonight.”

“It just feels so good to close my eyes and feel some type of peace wash over me. I tried to put on an act to make them think that I’m okay and it worked for a while. Warming myself by the fire after getting caught in the storm. This fluffy robe and the kindness I was given but seeing this room came crashing down on me and-gulp-gulp-gulp. That this is where I will be staying for f*ck knows how long I can’t go home. Not that place ever felt like home for years. I couldn’t keep up the act any longer.”

“To make matters even worse my magic is broken. It may cause me pain and heartache but I tried to show Ozzie how much I was hurting. I couldn't even summon the memory to do just that. My best magic spells I could do with slightest-gulp-gulp-gulp-gulp-of ease.”

“You want to know what I want for my birthday is a new look, name the works. I have a spell that could work but I can’t even cast it and it requires so many parts. So there’s no point in trying to cast it. I deserve to feel like this. A sad little black cat whose all snooty, gross and pathetic who has no heart it’s been shattered and will never heal.”

“I'm a broken little shell no one can love. Gulp-gulp-gulp-Bel you have any more creamy goodness. This ones empty and I want more. It's the only thing that makes me feel whole. My life went up in flames and if I can’t get the one thing I want for my birthday.”

“Then I just eat my weight in sweets. I don't need to watch my figure. No one will want a runaway bride anyway. I could stand to gain a few anyway then once I eat myself sick. I threw it all up. I deserve to feel sick to my stomach. Huddled over the toilet with no one to counsel me. I have no family and the friends I do have feel nothing but pity for me.”

“Okay for starters you’re not getting anymore ice cream. I cut you off, that was supposed to feed 5-6 people at least. I hate to play these cards but as your doctor/therapist.”

“As your doctor, if I give you any more ice cream you’ll make yourself even more sick than you already have. That container was mostly full. You may not be feeling it now. However, in the morning all that sugar you just consumed in under half an hour is going to give you one killer stomach ache.”

“Waaa-waaa-waaa-Why are you being so mean? It's the only thing that makes me feel and like I said I deserve to feel sick so give me more ice cream.”

“One it’s because I care and that’s not true it’s a load of bullcrap and you know it. I know you deserve to feel happy and when you puke it’s not pretty so I’m not giving you any more. Now as your therapist eating your weight in sweets won’t solve anything.”

“Yes, it would now use your magic and give me ice cream now bitch!”

“Easy honey you’re just hurting I get that but you called me and I’m not going anywhere honey bunny. You know why you can’t focus on anything but how bad you feel. No one pities or feels bad for you in the way you think they just want to feel at home since you left your old one behind they want to do this.”

“What you did was so brave. You may never stop missing your family but that’s because these people raised you and made you who you are today. Now stop talking like that, you're amazing. Now you know I hate when you pull that fake sleeping act. You shouldn’t hide your true feelings from anyone. You’re not a runaway bride, you're in control of your own life, you're a total badass.”

“Now what does that spell require because if you want a new look then like hell I’ll give it to you. You want to ditch your magic because it causes you pain then consider it done. So lay it on me, list the necessary steps and items I’ll do just that. I can help heal people inside and out if a new look will ease your pain then so be it a new look you will get. Now lay it on me, what do I need?”

“Thanks, that's nice of you, it's a concealment charm. Pretty self explanatory it just requires a vessel for the like a piece of jewelry. So the spell can do its thing. A person willing to cast it and I have to be asleep for that to happen simply yet difficult.”

“That sounds doable. I can simply make you a cup of my famous sleepy time tea. It can lure even the most stubborn of insomniacs to a dreamless peaceful slumber. Now that the spell is ready there has to be something here we could use to hold the spell.”

“Open my backpack you should find what you are looking for in there you sure you want to do this spell. I may be simple but the reason it needs a vessel is because most of my magic will be stored in it. This spell has a catch. The reason I need the power source is so I can take effect while wearing this charm. I’ll only have basic magic and I’ll look different but if I take it off.”

“I’ll look the same but my magic will be back to its current state and if I use it the spell will slowly wear off until I’m back to full power and my normal pink and black fur that changes with my mood. This is a one time thing once it’s cast I can’t cast it again on myself. It’s just a temporary spell for those who just need to hide away for a while.”

“Bel opens Marie’s backpack to find a black velvet box with Ozzie symbol on it Bel pops it open to reveal an Asmodean crystal.”

“Damn where did you get this talk about a nice gift now any special words that come with this spell I should know about. Now I want to do this

“Ozzie gave it to me as a birthday gift. He thinks I don’t know about it. Now just say the words Conceal me I want to be free”

“Conceal me I want to be free”

“As Bel says these words pink mist comes out of her hands and glitters onto the necklace. It flutters up and attaches itself to Maire’s neck now instead of its regular shape. It was now bee shaped on a leather rope just like the one Angel was wearing because they were the same. Breathing in the mist Maire suddenly felt very sleepy.”

“Then Marie passed out into a very deep sleep allowing the spell to do its thing. Marie's fur started changing her black fur residing white over taking it leaving black stripes. Her nine tails stayed the same, her blue eyes still the same. This new look keeps some of Marie’s old features but a new fur job. Bel was shocked as soon as the mist cleared Marie looked completely different.”

“Hey little one you look so different. I hope you like it. I didn't even need to use my tea. Best take my leave-Zzz”

“Then with that Bel fell fast asleep from general tiredness because she wasn’t used to staying up this late. Now with both of them asleep the memory was finally over. This one was extra long. Now everyone was in awe because that memory was a lot. Fizz and Ozzie remembered that night as clear as day there.”

“Lillian was faking it the whole time and had been taken aback. Angel however wasn’t she had a tell when she was faking it. However seeing how broken Lillian looked shook him to his very core. He was just glad Bel was there to comfort her; she was more like a mom to Lillian then Dutchess ever was. Seeing the spell take place and the effects of the spell explained in such detail. Left Angel speechless now if you want to find out what in the last memory or how everyone is processing this or if Lillian’s had any more changes to her fur then you have to wait because this story is.”

Chapter Text

“Now I hope I left you wanting more. I’m here to give you all the answers you seek and then some. After that memory ended, it was longer than the first one. Now there’s only more to go, what secrets will hold only one way to find out. Luckily, with the last memory over, giving our friends time to process what just happened. After such a powerful spell, the heart in Lillian’s tails was now all filled in. It was no longer all black but a beautiful pink and black camo mix.”

“That was new, and once Lillian woke up, I would surprise her with this new look on her tails. This represented both the new and old parts of her life she loved. The random pink streaks in her fur spread to all body parts. The bottom half of her body and her tails were not white but that lovely pale pink color. Her upper body was mostly pink with white spots, and her face still yet to be affected. Let's listen in to hear how our friends are taking this turn of events”

“What the actual f*ck! Lillian was faking it that whole time. How is that possible? She was sleeping like a log. We all saw it. She managed to pull one over on us. She closed her eyes, and she was purring, snoring even.”

“I swear on all things unholy she looked like she was in such a deep sleep that nothing could wake her up. Yet she was awake the whole time and suffering so much in so much pain. She didn’t want to bum us out, so she pretended like everything was fine when she was in so much pain. I’m just glad Bel was a nice source of comfort for her in that trying time.”

“That spell was wicked cool seeing it take effect. I wish we had known that beforehand Lillian’s new look scared us shitless. To find Marie was gone, and this stranger took her place.”

“I know, right? I had never seen that side of her before she looked so broken. Like she just gave up, she lost all her heart. I’m shocked she was able to keep up that act as long as she did. Marie just shut down, completely lost, and her spirit seemed broken beyond repair. I just can’t believe her mother made her wonderful gift of magic feel like a curse.”

“No wonder she wanted it out and a new look. She wanted nothing to do with her past, at least the magic and her mother. I’m just so happy she was able to recover, so her heart is no longer broken.”

“Now, Lillian is a tough cookie; she hardly ever cries, so when she does, it’s rough. She tends to eat her feelings and has a good cry as well all know. She is tough but tender-hearted. We knew this, but damn, I had no idea it was so bad she was so heartbroken that her heart just shattered. She didn’t want anyone but Bel to see her so broken.”

“I know those two were close, but the bond showed between them how Bel rushed over in the dead of night with ice cream and tissues in hand. Their bond was familial, like mother and daughter. That makes sense. Bel was the mother Lillian never had. Bel was always giving off that vibe, but it wasn’t shared until this one came along.”

“I can’t believe she tried to show us her pain, but because it hurt too much, she just couldn't. How insensitive could I be going on in detail about her family when she knew she might never see them again? How could I be so heartless? Angel, how are you so unfazed by all this she’s your everything how can you be so calm? Did you not see what we just saw? You seem oddly calm.”

“Well, as hard as it was to watch my sweet kitten in pain. She knew she was hurting and called a friend to help her through it. Now I know she was faking being asleep because her ears were perked up.”

“She listened in on her surroundings, trying to pick up anything useful. She tends to pull this stunt whenever she’s hurting and doesn't wish to talk about it. This also happens when she wishes to be carried. She loves it when I carry her. I’ll have to enjoy all this close contact and being able to carry her. Before our little ones get in the way of all that when she starts showing big-time and she gets so big and beautiful, all swollen and heavy with our kittens.”

“She tends to pull this when she wants pets as well. It used to fool me but after a while. I found out her ears tell all when they perk up and twitch. She’s eager to listen to what people are saying if you pet her head, stroke her ears, and if they lay flat. Then she is in a deep slumber and doesn’t eavesdrop on you.”

“Now I can relate to her because she was in a dark place, not wanting to talk to anyone but your best friend. If you don’t want to talk, you’ll go to extreme lengths to avoid talking about sensitive subjects. Even though keeping the hurt in will only make it worse. Now, Ozzie, don’t be so hard on yourself you didn’t know any better, but now you do.”

“Thanks, Angel, that's a useful tip, and you make a good point. Her ears are flat and covered in drool and wet tiramisu crumbs, plus some of her forehead. I'm glad you liked your treats, Angel. You are feeling nice and full now, would you look at that? Lillian is sleeping so peacefully it’s so cute. “

“The memory was an extra long one, so the changes are bigger and more obvious. She looks so different now just look at her fur. She looks completely unrecognizable. It's hard to believe she’s the same person. Who showed up on our doorstep ten years ago? She's grown so much.”

“She’s no longer that little kitten sad and soaked by the rain. She is a wonderful cat who overcame so many trials and tribulations in life. She didn’t let that get her down; she came back stronger and better than ever. Now she can finally have the family she always wanted with someone she loves with all her heart.”

“To help her through all the ups and downs of pregnancy. Like you’ve been doing, not everyone would be willing to hide in a rosebush. Cover themselves in thorns, vomit, leaves, petals, and scratches. Just to ensure that she had a nice, quiet place to hurl. Then, making her feel tons better with that super sweet pep talk. Sounds like you have a fun night planned. Bel may have cleaned you up, but nothing beats a good soak.”

“I can’t believe I didn’t notice how much of the transformation has taken effect. Look at her fluffy pink paws, and her tails are now back to their pink color. The hearts in them are different, and the pink and black camo is beautiful and new. I didn't see that coming. I wonder if she knows about this change. I wonder if there are any more changes that we just see.”

“Yes, now that I’m paying closer attention, I do notice you look amazing, kitten. I am so happy you don’t want to feel the need to hide anymore. Even though your fur colors were different. You were never afraid to show your true colors.”

“I love how kind yet fierce you are and your final form is awesome. No wonder your fire was pink when it transformed a little piece of you still lingered. Now just like on the inside, your true colors shining through on the outside, I couldn’t be prouder.”

“Thanks again for the treats Ozzie I’m stuffed and I didn’t realize my kitten was so messy. I better clean her up then The last memory was a delicious treat not as delicious as that tiramisu and all the other tasty treats. I haven’t had anything that good in years other than my cooking of course. Nothing can beat that but this is a very close second.”

“Now I get our plans were cut short at the cafe but Lillian is going to be miffed. If everyone got a tasty treat but her hopefully that could be enjoyed at a normal temperature.”

“Not sure how her appetite is going to be but she lost a lot of fluid in those rose bushes. May never be the same again so she’ll need something to eat even if she pukes it up five minutes later. It’s better to have something in your stomach when you hurl dry heaving is worse than puking”

“Don’t worry, in the bottom of the bag, we got her some white chocolate-covered moths. With strawberry chocolate hearts piped onto them figured she might like those. They’re a new item they added and they keep well. We couldn’t get her anything you dare underestimate us everyone gets a special treat today no one gets left out.”

“Glad everything was to your liking, you'll make a great dad if you're this kind and caring to Lillian. Then those little ones are very lucky to have you as a dad. These memories are proof and her changing fur is proof as well.”

“If I had to guess Lillian wanted to let you know all this before those kittens come no more secrets. Just like you miss her family she must miss her and wants them to know about you and your kittens.”

“That’s great she’ll love those and I don’t care the reason for her doing this but I do want to meet her family and for her to meet mine. I just hope this check-up goes well. It most likely will and I know morning sickness is normal and being extra sleepy. It just has me worried she gets sick to her stomach and then passes out from exhaustion.”

“I’ve lost count of how many times she’s fallen asleep today. Bel told me cat demons tend to sleep a lot. Like normal cats but it can’t be normal for anyone to sleep this much, it has me worried.”

“Angel you’re spiraling Lillian will be fine you have your reasons for being worried but she’ll be fine and your little ones as well. This check-up will go over without a hitch.”

“Thanks, Fizz. I don't know why I get so stressed out. It’s just whenever I see Lillian hurting I freak out and fear the worst. It’s been bad ever since that fateful night. That night she breathed in so much of his position. She was drugged and beaten to a bloody pulp. She was injured so badly and it’s only been getting worse ever since I found out that she was carrying our kittens.”

“Plus she drank so much Beelzebub juice that day she was to be checked out from the hospital. Morning sickness plus being hungover. Our little ones might be dead for all I know. I can’t lose them. I just found out about them and Lillian is working so hard growing them. If it ends in miscarriage I'm not sure how I’ll cope.”

“Angels try to breathe. Sometimes people drink and do dumb shit when they’re expecting but don’t know it yet. Now what matters has she been doing anything like that since finding out? They’ll be fine Lillian will be fine you shouldn’t fear the worst.”

“You shouldn’t be stressing this much unless Bel says something wrong. Try to be positive like everything will turn out okay. You don’t want to stress Lillian out right and this stress isn’t good for you either.”

“Thank you, Ozzie I guess I’m just more nervous about this check-up than I originally let on. Given what Lillian went through and the added stress of how she was expecting for weeks I was clueless about it. She had been going on hits for f*cks sake.”

“I mean I get that sometimes in this job getting hurt is going to happen I get that. I’ve gotten my fair share of scrapes and bruises. It’s just she must have pushed herself so hard. She loves high-risk and intense hits with high stakes.”

“Plus besides being a great team player she did her fair share of solo missions. I mean who knows how many times she may have gotten hurt. Without me knowing I mean those past four weeks I was so worried about her. My sweet kitten was so tired she couldn’t even drag herself to bed; she'd just collapsed on the lobby couch.”

“Then fall asleep upon making contact with her blood-stained fur. Staining the stain on the surface. Not even bothering to climb stairs, shower, and put on a fresh change of clothes. I was so worried about what could be wrong with her. Plus who knows how many times she was having random puking fits here.”

“For f*cks sake if she had any while up topside what if she got caught? Her human disguise like mine comes with limitations like big feelings and getting hurt can reveal her true form. Who knows how many close calls she had? Plus she’s been feeling sore for weeks and I just found out a few days ago.”

“Angel you’re spiraling again, try to breathe okay? She didn’t even know at the time but Lillian knew her limits. She wouldn’t push herself too hard. If she feels off she stands down. Now she may try to hide how she’s feeling but eventually, she can’t hide it any longer.”

“Same if she feels sick except she can’t hide it to save her life. Now luckily we’re heading to Sloth you’re maybe have Bel give you a check-up. Lillian may not be the only one. Who should get one? Maybe you should get tested for anxiety.”

“You seem to have some systems and are learning how to deal with it. Now as great as those little cuties are going to be. All that you and her have been through. Plus the added fact of how you're being a father. To a litter of cute little kitten hybrids and how it was unexpected. You must be feeling a lot like you did have that panic attack earlier.”

“Thanks, Fizz I am feeling better, don’t worry Bel offered to give me a check-up and I plan to take her up on it. Thanks for the tips about Lillian and I’ll be sure to bring that up. Ow! What was that because that hurt?”

“Angel was hit in the head with the last memory; this memory seemed ready to play for a while. However, no one was paying it any mind so it had to take drastic measures to make people give it the time of day. Angel takes the memory in his hands cradling gently. Like a newborn kitten and he was pretty f*cking good at it. He’ll make a great dad. That's a fact he’s so tender and gentle. Unlike the last one, this felt cold in his hands, not warm like the second one. It felt so cold it sent shivers down his spine.”

“Burr this one is a lot colder than the last one. It’s super demanding you want us to watch you. Are you jealous that we haven’t been giving you the time of day? We have been so busy talking that we haven’t gotten to see what secrets you hold. Well, we’re ready now so what do you want to show us?

“Okay, Angel, that's weird talking to it. It's a memory, it's not alive, it's not like it can hear Ow!”

“Fizz was hit in the head with that very same memory like it was saying I can very much understand you and I take offense to that. So take this you little bitch and this was only warming. Insult me again and a knock on the head is the least of your problems. Angel and Ozzie both had big smug smiles and looks on their faces looking at Fizz like "Are you sure about that.”

“Fizz, I think you offered it. I suggest you say you’re sorry. It has feelings and you angered it.”

“Yes, Fizzy you don’t want to risk its wrath now tell it just how sorry you are.”

“Fizz reluctantly apologizes to the memory.”

“Hey, I’m so sorry if I offended you. Who knew a ball of light could hurt so much? Now wipe those smiles off your faces. You’re enjoying this way too much.”

“After Fizz finished apologizing to the memory it made its way to the divider and played the memory on the screen. Now before the memory played a lavender mist came out of it making a beeline for Fizz's nose. Once Fizz breathed in the sweet smell of lavender it put Fizz right to sleep. While leaving everyone else unaffected because only one mist shot out.”

“Putting Fizz to sleep won’t be the only thing that happens mist may have given him Lillian’s cold but by accident, Lillian was a bit out of practice given she hadn’t done such powerful spells. In ten years or so and since it’s a magic thing it’s not contagious.

Now it may have forgiven Fizz but it didn’t forget what he did so Fizz would miss out on finding out about what this last memory held. Now Angel and Ozzie were taking in every detail of the memory. What was playing on the screen was a few hours after the concealment charm was cast.”

“Marie was tossing and turning in her sleep having a bad dream. In this case, it was a fever dream or vision to be precise. Maire’s body was sweating profusely, sweating through the sheets. Given how she had walked through the storm she caught a bit of a cold. Plus she had a wicked stomach ache from eating all that ice cream.”

“When Marie got sick her magic went haywire regardless of any limitations. Like I said Maries fever dreams were visions but not of the past or future. It was more like she could see events in real time. Marie only had this power while she was sick she had no memory of these visions or if she did it was all fuzzy and could only pick up bits in pieces. So that sucked because this was a very important one that would’ve cleared so much up.”

“Marie's body began to glow a holy white light and slowly float up into the air like there was an exorcism taking place. Then all that white light gathers into a white orb of light. With the same symbol as the memory presented before them a paw print with broken heart toe beans. Just then that white orb exploded in a blinding flash of light.”

“To reveal the vision of a cute little imp four feet tall with a candlestick. Coming out her head with a pink flame ever-burning. As she ran around frantically rang the little bells out various doors that may lead to the bedrooms of Thomas and her brothers. She first arrives at a door with a beautiful bundle of flowers carved into it. This must be Thomas' door. It was around midnight and everyone but this cute little imp was fast asleep. She just witnessed something and she had to tell the others because this concerned them. Starting with the head of house Thomas let's listen in to find out how this goes.”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Please, Please, please wake up, Master Thomas. I know it’s late, and most likely, you’re sleeping. I just witnessed something major concerning you, Masters Toulouse, and Berlitz.”

“It’s about Mistress Marie and you have to know what happened and I don’t want to have to explain this more than once. This also concerns Dutchess too. They fought, a big one bigger than their usual spats and I just need to get this off my chest.”

“Just then Thomas was an orange cat with a white chest, white paws, and il tip. Unlike Marie, he only has one tail. Thomas walks up to the door wearing his favorite pajamas. Steps heavy with sleep, not happy about being woken given how late it was. A pistachio green top with three planets lined up in a row. A prickly-looking cactus with a cactus flower blossoming on top of red petals and a smooth yellow center.”

“A smooth yet rigged aloe vera and a beautiful moonbloom they’re succulents. All these plants were under big block pink lettering that said plant papa. With matching pants pink with smaller versions of those same plants all over the pant legs. With a creak of the door, Thomas opens it half asleep. Says the imp maid who is panting hard desperately trying to regain her breath. Who looked all sweaty like she ran here like she had something important to say.”

Creek

“Hi-yawn-Chole what are you doing up at this hour-yawn- is there any reason why you had to wake me? I understand you must be excited about Maire’s birthday tomorrow. Given how close you two are. I just can’t believe my little kitten is turning 18.”

“She’s becoming a woman and she’ll be at long last to share a drink with her old man. Maybe try some of that bezel juice she seems to go on and on about. She seems to like Beezubulb’s sweet nectar but never got the strong stuff.”

“Only the non-alcoholic one waiting like the good little kit I know she is. Best get some of that for her party. Chole please make a note of why you’re awake for last-minute party prep. No use stressing about it. We have been planning this party for weeks. It’s going to be perfect. So try to get some sleep I’m going back to bed. Best you do that same you look like you ran all the way here you look all sweaty and out of breath.”

“Should I get you a glass of water, or tea perhaps I can brew you a fresh pot. I have this wonderful blend. Of ginger, lavender, with fruity notes I’ve been working on I’d love to hear your feedback. It can put you right to sleep, and help soothe an upset stomach. Heal a headache, even help soothe one's nerves.”

“Thanks-pant-pant-for the offer but I’m good. Master Thomas this isn’t about her party but it’s about Marie. I need to get her brothers. They need to hear this too. Now that I think about it, if you want to brew that tea, we might need it. This isn’t going to be easy to hear or talk about.”

“Thomas was struck with worry for his daughter Chole sounded grim and tea wouldn’t cut it. This was hot chocolate. With extra whipped cream and marshmallows kind of talk. His voice was full of worry and a slight temper but he tried to keep his cool as he spoke. What was wrong with Marie was she sick or sad? Why did Chole Marie’s personal maid and confidant sound so worried? About Marie who was his little girl because she may be growing up but to Thomas. Marie will always be that little kitten. Who opened her eyes to see the world for the first time?”

“Chole what’s wrong with my daughter, why are you so worried please tell me. Why do we have to wake Toulouse and Berlioz? Why can’t you just tell me? Why wake them up? What's wrong with my little cherry blossom? Just tell me now, please.”

“Thomas tries to breathe there her brothers believe me when I say they need to hear this. Didn’t you hear me just outside the door talking to myself”

“No sorry Chole, I was half asleep and these doors are thick so I only heard the bells. Could you please tell me again?”

“Look, I don't want to explain myself twice. The gist of it is Marie and Mistress Duchess had a huge fight bigger than their usual ones. I’ll go into further detail once we’re all together. Until I have her brothers I’m not telling you another word.”

“Chole, I have to go to my daughter if she and her mom had a fight and it didn’t end well. I have to comfort her because she's hurting.”

“Thomas, please you’re worried I get that but I need to get her brothers before I tell you more. I need to tell them that I don’t think I can bear to tell this story more than once.”

“Chole said, trying so hard not to cry, having witnessed the whole thing from their fight. From hearing the wedding plans the bucket of water dumped on her to hearing the deal Dutchess made with her.”

“How Marie made her choice and how she chose to leave. To make matters worse Chole saw Marie leave without even saying goodbye and it broke her. This would be hard to tell Thomas and her brothers. Chole had to tell them because it was best they found out now then and from her. Then to wake up the next morning to find Marie’s bed empty.”

“Thomas saw that Chole was upset and decided to drop it and even make snacks. This story might call some warm calming hot chocolate and cookies screw the tea. This wouldn’t cut it if this tale she wanted to tell was causing Chole this much pain; the mere thought of it had her on the verge of tears. If Chole was trying so hard to hold them back this called for good warm food and tissues.”

“Okay Chole go get Toulouse and Berlioz tell them to meet me in the kitchen. Screw the tea this calls for hot chocolate with extra whipped cream marshmallows. Plus chocolate chunk cookies are good warm food.”

“To talk over a subject that’s going to be tough to talk about. You look like you want to cry my little clover. My precious little clo-clo I have a feeling this might be a long night.”

“Siff-siff-Thanks Thomas that sounds nice you’re the best I’m sure they’ll love that and I will too.”

“Chole said that while at the same time thinking.”

“I have to stop him from going to Maire’s room before I tell him this because Marie left and is f*ck knows where. She could be anywhere in the seven rings, well all but Pride.”

“She won’t want to be here given how things ended that leaves six whole rings. Left to explore so that didn’t help us out much. I love Thomas' sweet yet tender heart. Which is only going to make telling Thomas and her brothers this so much harder.”

“I just have to tell them before they wake up in the morning and find Marie’s bed empty. It would just break their hearts to wake up the next morning to find Marie’s bed empty.”

“Best to rip the bandage off now even though Marie said she could handle her mother. However, given how they don’t like each other I figured I lurk in shadows out of sight and out of mind. Just like Marie taught me and good things I did that weren't easy to watch. The fight and how Dutchess dumped that water on her.”

Seeing how dejected Marie looked her heart hardly ever breaks unless she is extra sad. The worst part is there is no wedding that stuff on social media is all faked or is it? She is cunning and able to look people in the eyes and lie straight to their face. Plus she will go to extreme lengths to reap the rewards. or is it I mean all the stress and planning. How she sent Marie to spend time with Andre as much as she could.”

“How she was stressing how this party must be perfect. How she invited all more than just close friends and family. Stressed how the gifts must be perfect, she took charge of planning it insisting she would surprise Maire. The theme was formal. How could I be so thick her brothers and dad think this is just a normal party Marie will love to celebrate her 18th birthday. Those gifts she had everyone make are for a wedding.”

“We even helped her with the prep. We wanted Maire to have the best day ever but we were tricked into planning a wedding. How could we be so stupid now Marie leaving with the thought that we hate her so much we would marry her off to some heartless jerk and bear his kids. She played both sides saying nothing but lies because she didn’t like how her daughter was more like her father and brothers.”

“Treating others equally and wanting to be independent. Willing to get her paws dirty she hated how she never wanted to be a proper lady. She hated how wild Marie was and it’s only gotten worse. To make it from bad to worse Marie walked through that portal not to look back.”

“I just can’t believe she just left. I get that she had no choice but she could’ve at least told us I’m trying so hard to keep it together. I want to cry so badly but I must stay strong at least until I get the others. Then I can let it all out. She was my best friend and now I may never see her again. That hurts so much we can’t even visit her because we don’t know where she is”

Step, Step, Step

“Thomas makes his way to the kitchen and Chole walks over to Toulouse’s door, a big wooden door like Thomas. Except it had a paintbrush with rainbow paint coming out of it. With a paint pallet with many different colored paints. Each door is different for their interests. Chole tries to stay strong and rings the bell.”

“Toulouse whose fur is solid orange and one tail walks up to the door. Shocking to find him still awake at this hour wearing his painting clothes. Stained with layers on layers of paint both dried and some still wet and fresh. A paintbrush behind his right ear and paint staining his paws. It looks like Toulouse is up late working on Marie’s birthday gift. Let’s see how this chat plays out safely to say my interest has peaked.”

Ring, Ring, Ring, Creek

“Hello, Chole, what are you up to at this hour? It's getting late.”

“Well, Toulouse I could ask you the same question: why are you up so late? I mean isn’t tomorrow a big day Marie’s big birthday the ole one eight. The day she becomes a woman and can finally drink legally.”

“Chole said in an attempt to act normal and it worked for now.”

“Well as you can tell I’m painting. I'm working on Marie’s birthday gift. I am just putting on the final touches. Sorry if I’m a bit of a mess. I just had to finish this before tomorrow. Don’t worry I’ll turn it in soon. I just want this to be perfect for my baby sister.”

“It’s her big day tomorrow. It's a painting of all her forms. Geotia, Imp, and human with her beautiful self in the center of it I can’t wait for her to see it. She’ll love it and hang it in her room. She loves my paintings. Now I would like to get back to my painting. I’m on a bit of a tight deadline. I've been working on this for weeks. I’m so close to finishing it Chole so what do you want if you mind me asking?”

“Meet Thomas and me in the kitchen for hot chocolate and chocolate chunk cookies. I plan on getting Berlitz as well. This concerns Marie and you need to hear this. I’ll be there shortly after I get your younger brother. I'm not saying another word. Until we are all together in the same room like I told your dad I don’t want to explain this more than once.”

“Toulouse wasn’t thick; he knew that hot chocolate and cookies only came out when there was bad news to share. Little Chole looked on the verge of tears.”

“Chole, hot chocolate and cookies and at this hour what’s going on with my baby sister? We only get that when bad news is to be shared about what's going on. You look like you want to cry but are holding it back.”

“Just meet me in the kitchen okay I’ll be there soon to explain everything after I get your brother I promise-sniff-okay.”

“Okay, Chloe I trust you just give me half an hour to finish my painting and clean up sound fair.”

“Yes thank you Toulouse see you there but don’t take too long”

Creek, Step, Step, Step

“Toulouse gently closed the door to finish his painting for Marie that he would never get to give to her for a long time. That ate at Chole everyone putting so much effort into a party would never happen. Gifts would be opened and it hurt her so much. At the very thought of breaking their spirit but she had to tell them better for them to find out from her.”

“Then she kept quiet and found out the next day. There was no hiding the fact that Marie was gone and may be gone for the foreseeable future. The fact they may not see Marie for years if they ever see her again. The deal with Dutchess was very clear: leave or marry even though there was no wedding. It was just a ploy to get her daughter to leave and no longer be associated with the aristocrat's name.”

“Given how much Marie valued her freedom having that taken from her. It made for a perfect situation for Dutchess to make a deal where Dutchess would be the only one to benefit. She exploited Marie’s need for freedom and wild untamable spirit and it was sick. Now Chole is walking and now finds herself outside Berlitz's door, a beautiful white birch with a violin painted on it with black music notes coming out of it in a swirling fashion.”

“Chole rings the bell and Berlitz a cat with mostly black fur with fluffy white chest fur. White paws stained with blue ink from his inkwell. With a fluffy black tail. Walks up to the door, still half asleep. Wearing white pajamas with black music notes and sheet music with ink well and feathers or fountain pens resting in them covering the top.”

“That is for an added touch of treble clef buttons on the top. The bottoms have the same pattern as the top. Then they start talking Belioz's voice full of sleep plus the whiney tone not too happy about being woken up at such an ungodly hour.”

Ring, Ring, Ring

“Yawn for all that is good and unholy I’m coming, I’m coming how could I be up at this hour? Even Lucifer himself is still sleeping sound so this better be important.”

Creek

“The door opens”

“Chole-What did you want? Do you realize what time it is? It's super late and I’m tired. If this is about the party tomorrow I’m going to perform Marie, a song I’ve been working on for weeks. Then after the party I plan on taking her and Toulouse to this karaoke bar that opened up in gluttony.”

“Getting drinks now that she can finally have alcohol. Give her first taste of queen bee’s sweet sweet nectar. Getting wasted and singing our hearts out on stage. The best night ever now before I retire to the comfy sanctuary of my bed.”

“Master Berlioz, my deepest apologies for waking you. I know you hate being woken up before you’re ready. This is of the utmost importance please meet me in the kitchen for hot chocolate and cookies. It’s about Marie and you need to hear it.”

“I can’t tell you more until we meet the others in the kitchen and I would hate to keep them waiting. You’re the last person on my list and I can’t tell the others until you’re present.”

“Yawn I’m sorry but I’m not hungry and I’m sleepy so I’m going back to sleep. This is just more party planning you’re stressing too that everything is already planned. It will be an epic party.”

“You don’t need me so if you excuse me. I’m going back to bed. It's calling my name and I’m answering it. Hey Chole let me go and sweet things. Are those tears I see why are you crying tomorrow is a happy day you should have no reason to be sad.”

“Now out of nowhere, Chole grapples onto Belioz’s leg. Tears in her eyes now streaming down her face putting on a brave face. Took up a lot of her strength and she just couldn’t pretend like everything was fine anymore. Chole was now begging Berlioz not to retire to his bed; she promised Thomas and Toulouse. That Berlioz would be there because they were worried about Marie. Thomas was worried and Toulouse knew something was up.”

“So until Berlioz showed up she couldn’t tell them and she couldn’t tell this story twice. It was hard having to witness. It was just hours prior the pain was so fresh it burned it cut her deeply. It felt like the pain would never heal and Belioz just had to be there. She wouldn’t have him find out the hard truth the next morning to find Marie’s bed empty. It would break the heart of her two brothers Marie was closest with Berlioz.”

“Since they both shared a love of music and how Marie cared for him when he was hungover or sick. Even took on his duties so he could get better or not get in trouble in addition to her own and helping the staff to her mother's displeasure. So in a last-ditch attempt to get Belioz to join her and the others in the kitchen. Chole looks up to Berlioz, her eyes big and full of heartbreak. Her voice was full of pleading and hurt trying to not cry any harder than she already was.”

“Drip-drip-drip-Berlioz please I beg you to join me. This is very important and one way or another you’ll find out. I rather you hear it from me than find out the hard truth tomorrow. Please just join me and listen to what I have to say. You need to hear this because I love you guys you’re like my family. I just saw something that was so so so hard to watch. It concerns Marie and the Duchess . They had a big fight bigger than normal.”

“That’s all I’m saying until we join the others I promised them you would be there. Thomas is worried and Toulouse thinks something is up but I can’t tell them anything. Until the whole family is there and I need to tell you this now while it’s fresh in my mind. While Dutchess is asleep because this is about her and how she crossed the line.”

“I know it’s late and you’re tired but I promise I would have woken you up if this wasn’t important I swear on Belphegor. With the ever light of my candle and my oath to heal and protect this is important. I’m begging you please go to bed just yet-drip-drip-drip.”

“Chole don’t cry okay I’ll join you this is upsetting you I know how close you two are. So what you saw must have been bad if you’re willing to swear on Belphegor. Your home rings in this must be bad now dry those tears little one we don’t want your candle to dim or go out completely.”

“Sniff-Thanks Berlioz that means a lot to me let's get going they should be waiting for us in the kitchen. I could use some hot cocoa and cookies right now-sniff.”

“Of course, you do now lead the way my little sheep.”

“Berlioz and Chole walk over then soon find themselves in the kitchen with four mugs of hot cocoa. The good kind you make on the stove is thick , warm and rich. Each is topped with a mountain of whipped cream and mini marshmallows with a warm melty plate of chocolate chunk cookies fresh from the oven. As they sit down Chole gets ready for the conversation she was dreading. She wiped her tears but before she could get the words out Chole.”

“Was interrupted by Thomas and Toulouse interrupted her while sipping on hot cocoa and munching on cookies. Staining their whiskers, noses, and upper lips with whipped cream and chocolate. Bring a slight smile to Chole’s face because they looked so silly.”

“Then helps herself to some cocoa and cookies Berlioz does the same thing that looks amazing. This was bad with whipped cream and the mini marshmallows. Were brought out and those cookies were chocolate chunks so this must be bad. Now as to what confused Berlioz.”

“Chole was crying, okay honey bunny here, take some tissues and some good warm food. Can’t fix now when you’re ready what happens between my wife and my little cherry blossom Marie. What was the fight about and why was it different? They fight but they always come to some sort of understanding. Now why can’t I go see Marie and how was this fight different from their other spats.”

“Yes, this must be bad. If the whipped cream and mini marshmallows are brought out, you are ready to talk about it.”

“Yes, you did wake us all up and you sounded upset so what’s up with Marie? Why just us if our mother upset our baby sister why isn’t she here this is becoming a problem. She hurt our sweet Marie one too many times. This ends now if it’s even affecting our beloved staff.”

“I love you guys so much you’re being so nice Ug! why are you making this so hard.”

“Easy Chole try to tell us you said you saw something it claerly has you shaken.”
“Thanks Thomas okay this isn’t going to be easy so I’m just going to spit it out. Marie is gone and most likely will be for the foreseeable furture. We may never see her again and that’s why you’re are here. I witneesed their fight and saw her leave.”

“All-drip-drip-because Mitress Dutchess gave her an impossible choice. It killed her I never saw her look so dejected her heart was broken her fur black soaked with ice cold water.”

“I saw her leave though one of her potrals. The worst part is I don’t where she went all I know is that she isn’t here in Pride. That doesn’t help us at all and we can’t go looking for her because-drip-drip-of a deal she made she can’t come home.”

“I saw the whole thing it was so hard watch. I just thought you should-drip-drip-know before you wake up the next morning and find her bed empty because she may-drip-never becoming home or at least for a very very very long time.”

“That when Thomas, Toulouse and Belioz eyes well with tears a mix of anger and sadness as they exclaim as they each pull a handful of tissues to dry their tears.”

“What do you me Marie is gone!”

“What deal why would she make a deal with our mom. She knows that her deals are just as bad if not worse then selling your soul to an overlord.”

“Drip-drip-drip-No this can’t be true you must be seeing things she would leave us she loves us too much. Drip-even if she did leave why just why wouldn’t see tell us. Before she did leave that way we could’ve at least gotten to say goodbye.”

“Why leave in the middle of the night without telling us did she even leave a note. Why leave the day before her birthday causing us this much heartache.”

“I know why would she do this I just don’t understand sure as Marie got older. Mom tried to make her more lady like and this lead to fighting but they always came to an agreement. What makes this time-drip-drip-drip any different. We have to find her and bring her home this is her home how long ago did she leave.”

“There’s a chance we could still find her we can take out the Wrath, Greed and Envy rings. She never took to those rings she’ll most likely be in Gluttoney, Lust or Sloth. Luckily we know the sin in charge of those rings. So come on call them surely they have to seen her we can’t jus-drip-drip-drip-do nothing.”

“Look you two need to chill I get this is a lot I’m hurting too but we can’t do anything without a plan. Now Chole please tell us excaulty what you saw to the best of your abilty. Can you do that for us-drip-drip-drip”

“Yes Thomas it happened only two hours ago and I remeber it as clear as day it went like this.”

“Chole starts to tell the story”

“Dutchess wanted to see Marie in plans regaurding her birthday tomorrow and sent me over to go get her. Said it was super important and couldn’t wait. After I got Marie and she went in to talk with her mom.”

“Before that however I offered to go with her for emostional support. Marie insted that she could handle her mother. Something about this time seemed different Dutchess never wanted to talk to Marie. Much these days so this meeting sparked concern in me. Even though Maire said she didn’t need me just as she walked into the door and it was about to close behind her I snuck in and hide under the bed and I heard every word. I went something like this”

“Chole tells everyone the details of the fight in extreme detail reading every word spoken.”

“Dutchess, what do you want? Chole said you wished to speak to me. About events regarding my 18th birthday tomorrow. Well, spit it out, this is important. You don’t like me and think I’m a huge disappointment to the Aristocrat name. Just because I don’t fit the mold, you try to cast me into how come you’re harder on me than Toulouse and Berlioz.”

“Marie said her voice was as cold as ice; it sent chills down everyone's spine.”

“Marie we have been over this countless times don’t refer to the help. By their names, they serve us; they're below us. Imps are lowlifes, they're replaceable and made by Satan. To do the work no one else wants to do yet you’re seen doing your chores. Even helping them with theirs getting dirty and sweaty.”

“Not to mention wearing those peasants' clothes when you can wear the finest and frilliest dresses. With the best fabrics money could buy but no you wear jeans and tee-shirts.”

“That the lowly imp could pick out of the dumper fire honestly, I’m not sure what I’m to do with you. Now you know why I’m harder on you than your brothers. You may be the youngest but your magic is far stronger than your brothers.”

“You can open portals, teleport yourself and objects right into your paws. Your healing magic is impressive, and if you get hurt, you heal twice as fast. Yet you insist on learning herbal medicine from your father.”

“Studying the various healing properties is pointless. You can bring memories to life and create a whole new realm just for you, full of memory-filled plants. Your field of memories is amazing. You can heal what was once broken and improve upon it.”

“Yet you party with imps and hellhounds in Gluttony. I only allow you to do so because you managed to befriend Beelzebub. The sin of Gluttony herself. She’ll make a powerful ally even if she’s a bit uncivilized.”

“You give into your animal insects. Letting out purrs, hisses, growls, and licking yourself with your tongue have you no shame. Hunting then eating rats and bugs you kill. When the staff prepares fancy high-class meals that are far better and still have that same flavor.”

“We may be animals but it doesn’t mean we should act like them. You’re a lady Marie, it's high time you started acting like one.”

“You train tirelessly, learning how to defend yourself when we have hellhounds to protect you. Why get all sweaty and gross? Learning about all the various types of guns and weaponory. Going to that shooting range stinking of gunpowder when you come home.”

“It’s not your fault I blame your father and brothers, they applauded this behavior of yours. We’re the ladies of the house we can’t be seen all messy or flocking with the lower classes you know the lowest class you are allowed to be seen with are the sinners never hellborn much less imps.”

“Dutchess, did you have Chole call me over to speak to you just to lecture me? About all the stuff you’ve lectured me about countless times before so you know my answer. I stopped giving a f*ck about what you thought years ago. I’m going out to spend my time with people who like me.”

“Marie Lillian Aristocrat language, now you know better to use such words in this house and no. Tomorrow on your birthday, you’ll marry that very nice Geotia noble Andrealphus. It’s all been arranged. I've been planning this for years. It's the only way you’ll make your family proud. Then you give him your gift of futility. I want lots of heirs. Hopefully, Andre will help those little ones turn out better than you did.”

“Marie's blue eyes are full of sadness, anger, and hurt. Her fur turns black because her fur changes with her mood; black means sadness. The heart in her tail was broken; she didn’t want to marry Andre. She met him before his ice powers fit his personality perfectly.”

“He was Stella’s brother. Stella was horrid, and Stolas was forced to marry her and have Via. The only good thing to come out of that marriage. Marie was forced to go to that wedding.”

“What was supposed to be a happy day all Marie saw was the light in which Stolas slowly died. Stella was horrid to Stolas, hitting him and belittling him. Not helping with baby Via, Stolas tried so hard to be a good dad and husband.”

“Only to be treated with hate and a wife who was never home when she was. She was drunk off of all the red wine she always sipped even when she was carrying Via. She refused to give it up. It's a miracle that Via came out normal.”

“Andre was like her, only worse, he loved to play the long game. He was mean and cold, but he was not as brash as Stella. He would stick his feet out and cause the staff at his estate to trip and fall hard. Then laugh at them as they tripped over their own feet.”

“It was hard for Marie to watch. Seeing those little imps in pain and scarred because Andre would turn them into ice statues for his garden if they dared talk back to him. He was cunning, always trying for the bigger picture. He would be around to help Lillian with her through pregnancy or the kids. She would suffer like Stolas, who thought he didn’t have a choice but Marie knew she would stand by, and this happened so.”

“She is about to go full demon. Dutchess planned this and told her at the very last minute so she was powerless to stop it. Dutchess used Marie's outbursts and snapped her fingers. With a big cruel smile on her face as she does this. Dutchess summons a big bucket of ice water and it splashes onto Lillian.”

“Extinguishing her fire and leaving her a soaking wet buddle of pathetic black fur shaking like crazy. Sad to say this isn’t the first time this has happened. Lillian’s final form left massive damage behind to stop it from happening. Dutchess puts out Lillian’s fire and each time that happens she takes major pleasure in doing this. Seeing Marie cold and helpless reminds me not to mess with her to know her place.”

“You can’t make me marry him. Andrephlus is cold and cruel and treats others horridly. I won’t marry him or use the spell I can only use once on us; then I can never use it again. On someone I don’t love, I want to use someone. I wish to spend my life with them to carry their kids. Andre won’t help me raise our kids or help me through my pregnancy.”

“I’ll feel alone, just like Stolas he hates his life, but he only stays for Via. He’s miserable, I call your bluff, they hate hybrids and I have no bird-like features on me.”

“Oh Marie, it's sweet you think you have a say in this. You’ll be in your Goetia form. He simply loves it and the good thing will come from your shapeshifting powers. This is happening with no backing out of it and since you gave into your anger. You know what happens next you need a bath anyway to wash out that mouth of yours.”

Snap, Splash

“Burr so cc-cold need to warm up”

“Yes, wash up, you have a wedding to prepare you for tomorrow, your big day. Now go to your room and think about what you have done. I have your dress all picked out. Now if you don’t go through with this you’ll never make your family proud. If you choose to run, which will never happen, you will have no money to call your own.”

“No place else to go your father and brothers will miss you terribly. If their beloved daughter and baby sister were to go missing. So you have no choice. I have you locked in. See you tomorrow at ten a.m. sharp at Morningstar church for the wedding. I better see you there. Dressed and ready to be married to make a proud Aristocrat out of you yet.”

“Don’t think about telling your father about this because he thinks you’re madly in love with him. Why else do I make you spend so much time with Andre? I send your brothers off to art and music lessons. Around that same time, I have him all to myself to manipulate as I please. I faked pictures on social media. I've been planning this. Ever since you dared to question the hell’s hierarchy when you turned 13.”

“This has been in the making for years. Andre even helped me sell it with the aid of his sister and my best friend Stella. All leading up until tomorrow the day you turn 18 old enough to be legally married. Now if your brothers took a bit of convincing but they’re so happy for you.”

“Now if you tell them all this no one will believe you they’ll just think you’re getting cold paws. Now if you did choose to run like you would dare but if by some miracle you do. Don’t bother coming back, I'll call the wedding off. That way we both win, you don’t have to be in a loveless marriage. You won’t be associated with the Astrocat name. I simply tell them you simply weren’t up to your duties as an Aristocrat which isn’t too far from the truth.”

“Now out of my sight, as funny as it is to see you look all wet and pathetic like a drowned rat, you're getting water all over my new rug and I just had that imported from Persia. It wasn’t cheap, not that you ever wanted nice things, Marie.”

“So good luck to you if you choose to leave. The pride rings as it is a tough and ruthless place. Extermination is next month and those exorcists don’t just kill sinners if you’re caught in the crossfire. You’ll surely be killed or hurt, unable to heal yourself. Angelic steel can be hard to treat without proper care. Your magic may be strong but it’s wild and untamed.”

“If you do leave you only have one month to find a place to stay but if you can’t find one in time. You’ll end up fighting for your life to survive the slaughter. I find it very entertaining. Seeing those filthy sinner scum scream in pain and agony.”

“You always hide in fear, refusing to watch because you think it’s cruel. Making those “poor” souls suffer more but they lived their lives so now they pay the price. Now if that day comes you’ll most likely be dead. Your corpse was picked clean by the cannibals. I might just take you back after finding out the real world is a tough and cruel place.”

“If you beg me on your knees and agree to marry Andre because your powers combined would make for powerful magic-filled kids. I’ll leave you to think about that. Oh, my little imp I require so much help I fear my daughter made a mess all over my new rug. I simply can’t be bothered to clean it up myself I have a wedding to plan”

“After hearimg all that it left them all speechless until Toulouse speaks up trying to up the confsuon because what wedding they had no idea tomorrow Marie was to be wed and have kids she was way too young she still had so much life to live.”

“That was a lot now what wedding because we weren’t informed about any of this so what the f*ck why would she do that. Dad I thought you told her that anrranged married never going to happen. You wanted us to find true love like me and my girlfreind Sarbi from the Prideland house. We all knew Dutchess was old fanshied how she looks down on the help.”

“How once the yougest turns 18 you marry them off to some rich prince or noble. To keep the bloodlines clean she hates Andre and we didn’t help plan a wedding we had no idea their was to be one at all.”

“Look like it or not we did just not on purspose Dutchess is good a getting want she wants. Bending people to her will why do you think she wanted to surpise Marie with this party tomorrow. Why do you think she wanted the gifts to be perfect.”

“Why do you think she intvited the whole Geotia family why else would the party take place at Morningstar church. Why would the dress could be formal wear. Why would she want a love song playing This party has nothing Marie likes she played us all. Now because of that deal Marie is gone thinking her family hates her that she has no home to go back too.”

“Think about it she had the staff make a massive cake big enough to feed at least 100 people it was white and firilly. It was vanilla with a vanilla buttercream. Marie is a chocolate lover why wasn’t her cake chocolate. She put you in charge of music Berlioz. She put you in charge decor Toulmouse Thomas was put in charge of flowers.”

“She kept us all busy thinking this was a surpise party. Now I bet as for the dress and more obious wedding planning she handled herself. The party starts at noon that’s why the wedding is at ten. We help plan it this was a five year plan and we didn’t see it coming.”

“All the preping and stressing we did those gifts were for a wedding no wants. Marie is gone because she faced with an impossible choice. Not a really a choice Maire loves you with all your heart but she likes her freedom so much she couldn’t give it up. Even if it meant she may never see you guys agian I saw her walk though that portal not even borthing to look back as she walk though and said”

“Take me far away anywhere but here”

“We can fix this we can find her explain everything that is is a big scheme we can’t have Marie walking around the rings of hell. Along with the clothes on her back and whatever she could fit in a backpack. We can’t have her thinking we hate her.”

“That we wanted her to marry that Andre he just like Dutchess. I thought you got though her dad got her to stop being so schemeing. We have to find her we’ll look everywhere. We have too to explain everything we just have to tell her this.”

“Look I did countless times but clearly I never got though. As much as I would like too seach for her. I want to tear apart all seven rings for my little Mar-Mar to bring her home. We can’t just show up knocking on ramdom doors and even if we do find her she won’t want to come with us. Thinking we might drag her back to be wed. The best we can do is hope that wherever she is she’s safe.”

“We can try to reach out to her and hope she answers. Now I as for your mother I’ve given her lots of chances to change this proves she isn’t the same person I married. So if she thinks my Marie is going to end up getting killed and eaten depite being a good fighter.”

“Then boys Chole she crossed a line this time help me pack her bags and asscort her out and I’m going to call that all night locksmith I’m getting the locks changed. So she knows she’s no longer welcome here I need to call my lawyer I’m filing for divorce.”

“I should’ve done this years ago but since she drove away my daughter. I don’t want her in my life and she’ll pay for what she did. Make sure she can never come near you guys ever agian I plan making sure she won’t be allowed near you if I can help it. Making she she doesn’t get jack sqaut leave her with nothing. My lawyer is the best so I’ll win and I’ll leave her high and dry she made Marie bolt all because she didn’t fit her image.”

“Everyone blurts out”

“Our pleasure”

“Then with that the planning began Thomas went to make a few calls the locksmith. Within one hour a whole team of people showed up and started changing the locks. Then within two hours they had all the locks changed then as quickly as they arrivied they were gone just as quick. Thomas then started to call his team of lawyers who drew the dovoirce papers.”

“Everyone else packed Dutchess things in two small bags. With just the basic clothes, two pairs of shoes and a few basics nothing more. What they were giving her was far more then she dersvered. Before grabbing her from her cambers and tossed both a sleeping Dutchess.”

“Plus her things out the fount door with such a force that the bags oppened causeing them to explode all over the place. Then Dutchess who slept deeply landed in the rose bushes. After that they locked the frount door and returned to their rooms . Everything was falling apart Maire was gone never to be seen for f*ck knows how long. Dutchess there own mother drove Marie.”

“They each had their own ways of coping Toulouse painted his feelings out on canvaus. Then he called his girlfreind he needed her now in that moment more then ever. Berloiz tried to play his feelings out in music but music just remined him of Marie. He grabbed the cookies and cream ice cream from his mini fridge and ate and cried until he feel asleep. Thomas took extra care of his war and peace lillies.”

“So he could presvere a little piece of her. Chole tried to reach Marie by any means but no such luck they did this until they all finally had no choice but to give into sleep and hope for a peaceful dreamless slumber. That’s when the memory go black ending all three memories played. This last one leaving Angel and Ozzie speechless.

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“Now as we last left off our friends just saw a huge memory that changed everything. Thanks to the aid of Chole, Maire’s personal maid and best friend. Her family knew about everything but Lillian thought her family hated her. Now Angel had his fair share of questions to ask Ozzie because Fizz was still sleeping.”

“About what happened that night or the day after because Lillian was sick. What they saw was a huge display of power and magic. Angel wanted answers, so he had to tell Lillian. If she remembered that dream she would’ve gone back to them right? Lillian could go to her family and he could meet them given how they are noble blood.”

“They most likely don’t live anywhere near Pentagram city. When he was at I.M.P. Most people in Imp city didn’t know who he was and they tried to figure out who he was. Without the tight leather jumpsuits and the heavy make-up job, he was forced to wear to cover what Val did to him. He wasn’t as skinny as a stick but finally a normal weight. He could wear what he wanted and eat what he wanted. Now let's listen. I want to know how they took this.”

“Okay, what the f*ck was that Lillian looked like she was trying to expel a demon that looked like an exorcism. My sweet little kitten looked sick as a dog Ozzie. What happened when you found her like that?”

“Please tell me, even though she needed her space. Did you, Bel, or anyone else help nurse her back to health? She walked for f*cks sake who knows how long Lillian walked in pouring rain. She must have gotten sick from it. Did someone take care of her? Please tell me you found someone.”

“She must have gotten a cold, the flu, or even pneumonia for f*cks sake. I’ve never seen her so sick other than the love potion incident. Her fur was soaked in sweat and so were those blankets. She was clearly in pain and all that ice cream she ate wasn’t settling well and overall sickness. What was up I just saw I mean that a ball of light came out of her and exploded. That very memory looked a lot like this one.”

“It showed her family as clearly as the day I met her, even if it was through a vision. She takes after her dad because she has a big heart. It’s heartbreaking that they found out too late. I have to tell Lillian that her family doesn’t hate her; they had no idea about the wedding. Dutchess played them like a deck of cards.”

“I just can’t understand if Lillian had this very life-like dream or vision most likely. Not that I’m complaining I wouldn’t have met her if she didn’t but it’s been ten years they must be worried sick about her.”

“The countless times they must have tried to contact her. I just don’t understand why she didn't try and go back to them, I mean with a vision. That she could’ve gone back to her family once she was better. Also, how could she cast such powerful spells? The concealment spell was cast so how could she cast such a spell.”

“That was a lot Angel don’t worry Bel took great care of her once she woke up feeling like shit. Nursing her back to health now is a funny thing when you have magic running through your veins. When you get sick it tends to go haywire and it affects each person differently. Like for magic like Lillian’s memory magic being the one.”

“So fever dreams for her can turn to visions or glimpses of the present. When she woke up she didn’t remember a thing. So she just thinks the fever she had was giving her lucid dreams. That isn’t real but feels like it so she just thought. Her fever and how badly she missed her dad and brothers took up the bulk of her dreams.”

“That sucks she doesn’t remember that I mean does she still think that her family hates her. I have to tell her this. I mean this could clear up so much that her family loves her. That they were tricked she was tricked just like she was. I wonder if she misses them like I miss mine. I want to meet them and they’ll love the fact she’s carrying our kittens. If I’m wearing her necklace do I have some of her powers?”

“No Angel the spell is one type of thing that can’t affect others. Now take it easy Angel one step at a time I mean you don’t even know where Lillian stands on her family. She could hate them for all you know. How about you get your whole soul thing under control.”

“So how's that coming along? I know you’ve been busy with work. Those kittens were a surprise but they’re a very good one at that. You’ve been caring for Lillian. I’ve been training in my free time. I have a pretty mean uppercut. I can’t wait for that battle so find a third member, maybe I can help you find one.”

“Angel in a nervous voice tells Ozzie about the change in plans because Levi put some things into perspective for Angel. Angel just didn’t tell Ozzie yet about him wanting to fight this fight alone. Angel was super nervous because Ozzie gave him a wonderful place to live and they were under his protection. Which they needed now more than ever with kittens on the way Angel was scared he would lose that.”

“The main reason he invited them to stay with them was to talk about how they would kick moth ass. Now he wanted to be the one to take Val down just him. This was between Angel and Val no one else. This was his fight but he was so scared of how Ozzie would take it.”

“Hey Ozzie there’s a change in plans yesterday Levi helped me realize something she and Bee made me an honorary gal pal.”

“Wait they let in on girl's night how did you pull that off Fizz I could never get in they have a strict no-boys policy. How the f*ck did you pull that off now what do you want to tell you seem nervous.”

“Well, I just came home from work so I was covered in blood. I’ve been told I look good covered in blood isn’t that right kitten-kiss? Plus I’m quite the charmer and people love me. However, Lillian is the only one for me isn’t that right my sweet little flower-kiss.”

“Purr”

“Angel kisses Lillian on her forehead, her fur no longer white but a very pretty pale pink fur. That now covered her whole body except for the black patches that made up the heart on her forehead. Plus patches on black camo intertwined with the pink. As Lillian let out a gentle purr that soothed Angel That made him feel less nervous.”

“Thanks, kitten loves your new or should I say old look you looked amazing either way. Now I love finding out more about you-kiss-we’ll get you back to your family after all they must miss you so much.”

"They seem nice but a lot can change in ten years. I bet they still miss you. I know I miss mine so much and I’m so so so sorry for what happened. No one should have to go through that. It must hurt and it must suck that you don’t know that you could’ve gone home a long time ago.”

“That fever-induced dream you had was very real. Dutchess has been out of the picture for years and that deal is no longer valid. Of course, we don’t have to meet them but they raised such a sweet kid. Despite all your hardships I want to meet them.”

“They’ll want to meet you and our little ones. Just like Molly and Ma should meet you. Now they most likely know where you are going by your middle name and you cause quite the stir. I’m just shocked they haven’t come looking for you. I mean you made the 666 news for beating Val to a bloody pulp.”

“You had my back and those wings are wicked cool. I just hope Nifty didn’t try to take them for her collection. Don’t worry if she does, I’ll get them back. Those wings are a very important milestone in our relationship. They look so good above our bed. I loved how you rushed to my defense and I loved how it was epic.”

“Hey Angel, didn't you want to tell me something? Now you tend to talk to her a lot when she sleeps. It’s cute, did you always do that, and how she kind of responds through purring and nuzzling sometimes. Levi and Bel did a good job on that with the outfit. With the chest slit but with buttons to button it up if you so chose to.”

“Yes sorry if I got distracted I just can’t help it looking at her sleeping so peacefully I just can’t help myself. Ever since I brought her to the hospital while she was in her comatose state. Ellie recommended that I talk to her even though she couldn’t speak she could hear me. So I took her paw and poured out my soul to her.”

“Now about the battle, Levi helped me realize that this is my fight and mine alone. Well not completely alone but I want to take him on just me. I don't want to drag anyone else into this. In the end, this is between Val and me and no one else. Thanks to me now working at I.M.P I’ve been freshening up on my skills and it makes for great training.”

“Now back I’m sorry if I wasted your time please don’t be mad I should’ve told you sooner. This is something I have and want to do myself. I know you only wanted us to live with you guys. So we can talk about battle plans but I just have to do this myself.”

“Being under your protection has been great and we need it now more than ever. I just want Lillian and our kittens to feel safe and protected and you give us that. I never felt so safe these past few weeks other than the hotel. It was like a haven but not by much. I still had the ever-present fear of Val breathing down my back.”

“Hey, not at all. Good for you, Angel. Don’t worry; you can still stay with us. We loved having you here. You and Lillian have been delighted. We would never put you out just because you had a change of plans.”

“ Thanks, Ozzie I guess I was worried for nothing. For a few short hours I could get away from all that but here. I feel free because you can't touch me here. Even though I said that countless times I can’t help it, it's been all too real. I feel like this is the best dream ever but I’m awake.”

“I just want to see more of the rings. I love Lust’s atmosphere and how it’s always a soothing gentle rain dripping down from Greed. With the lovely blue and purple skies. The pitter-pitter of the rain on the windows it’s so soothing. Hey Ozzie do you smell strawberries I just feel so sleep-Zzz”

“Then with that Angel falls asleep going into a food coma because all that good food he ate left him sleepy. His head resting on Lillian’s all six of his arms go limp. This wasn’t just a food coma magic played a part as well now that Lillian’s magic was back to full strength. The Duchess wasn’t kidding about Lillian’s magic being wild. It had a mind of its own at times doing stuff.”

“Even Lillian wasn’t aware of it so this Angel would be in for a surprise. This wasn’t the first time Lillian’s magic went wild but that’s a story for another time. Soon strawberry mist emerges from Lillian’s necklace surrounding them. Affecting only Angel since the magic just wanted him to see this. Soon the sweet-smelling mist has now engulfed.”

“Their bodies in a warm glow. They were headed to Lillian’s dreamscape but this one would be different. Those two were going there physically when a small pink tear opened up in their window to reveal what they saw. Let's focus on what Angel sees. Angel wakes up to himself in what appears to be a treehouse made of white birch. Angel wakes up to find himself covered head to toe with various bug plushies like moths, caterpillars, spiders, butterflies but mostly cockroaches.”

“Angel was super confused as to where he was and why so many bug plushies were weird. The place was spotless, not a single thing was out of place that was off-putting. That’s when Angel heard voices coming from outside and they sounded eerily familiar.”

“Yawn-where am I last? I recall I smelled strawberries and I think I fell asleep. Then I woke up here and I was in Lillian's dreamscape. This seemed different. Am I in a treehouse with all the bug plushies? There's so many.”

“I mean I get Lillian loves them but the only other person who likes them as much is Nifty. She must miss her. They were pretty close if I’m being completely honest Lillian was the only person not completely terrified of her besides Alstor. This place seems full of childlike wonder and nifty-level cleanness. There's not a single thing out of place. Like it was used recently, maybe I could take some of these stuffies back to our room. We could use them for the nursery.”

“They’re pretty cute. Did she conjure them with all the roach plushies? I mean there are so many roaches that aren't Nifty's favorite. She goes on about killing them and how the bugs may rise and overthrow us. Watching them give birth.”

“Now where am I? If this is her dreamscape, where is the field of pale pink flowers? That matches her fur with the white hearts in them. Why am I in a treehouse that seems cozy? Why am I here? I better find Lillian. I can't get back to the waking realm without her help. I better get a better understanding of where I am.”

“Who’s my little cockroach? I missed you so so so much. Now what do you want to do after all you’ve been a big help these past few weeks. I’m so sorry I haven’t been able to visit our special place in a while.”

“I hope you’ve been keeping it clean. I have some very special news to tell you my little roach. I missed you so much but I’m here now so what do you want to do”

“Wait! Lillian, it sounds like she is talking to someone. I wonder who that is a weird choice of nickname. Is there a window where I could look out to see where I am? Maybe I could see Lillian in her dreamscape form now let's get going, check it out, and see what I can hear.”

That’s when Angel rubbed the sleep from his eyes and up from the couch. Scattering bug plushies all over the room. Angel is now at the window to find Nifty and Lillian talking and Angel is stunned. Like how did Nifty even get to this place?”

Step, Step, Step

“Wait what the f*ck how is Nifty here there’s no way she’s here. Everyone at the hotel doesn’t know where we are. There’s no way she could reach her from Lust. She may be my strength. How could she reach someone four rings up?”

“How just how now everything makes more sense all the roaches stuffies. Is this the real Nifty or some hype-realistic projection? I have to hear what they’re saying to make sure everyone is okay. They must be worried about us since we have been gone for about two weeks.”

“Angel peeks his head out the open window to find Lillian in her dreamscape form. With dark pink fur and a white and pink camo heart on her tails. Then sees Nifty hugging Lillian close to big tears coming from one big eye. A very pretty pink cockroach hair clip in her red and yellow streaked hair. That radiated with magic it was glowing a pale pink now what are they talking about.”

“Mama I missed you so much I'm so happy that you’re here. Drip-drip-drip please don’t leave me ever again. Where did you go? It doesn’t matter if you're back. I'm your little cockroach, that's me.”

“I always make sure this place is nice and clean. Do you still feel sick? Do you need me to help you kill all the bad boys again? I can kill them real good just like you showed me. Did you mean we can do anything? Can we make big flower crowns and can we kill the bugs ourselves?”

“What do you want to tell me? Are you better? Does this mean no more trips to where all the bad boys are? I love going to the human realm. I put all kinds of new plushies in our tree house. I took so many pictures of us.”

“I have to show you can eat all the bugs we can hunt. I've used the skills you showed me. I can pounce and sneak up on all bugs. I'm so quiet that no one sees me coming.”

“Hey don’t cry my sweet little roach I’m here now I’m so sorry. It took so long to visit this place. I’m here now and I have some time to kill. If you want to kill and eat some bugs, you should do that first. What ones do you want? I can summon whatever moths, beetles, or roaches you want, then we can put them in flower crowns. I just love your crafts. I wish I could’ve brought the others.”

“I want lots and lots of moths. I want to stab their little beady eyes out then tear the wings off and eat them. Then put their lifeless bodies front and center. I plan on making you an extra special one with the biggest fluffiest moth.”

“Please show me your magic. I love it you gave me this clip so I can come to our special place anytime I want. It’s a little roach just like me. I'm your little roach. I came here daily, keeping it clean and adding new stuff in hopes you would show up. I just knew you would come and see me, mama.

“Of course, I’d come back, I miss you, you're my little roach, I'd never leave you, not forever. I can't see what you did to our treehouse to get any new plushies. I’ll summon all the delicious months we can eat and use for crafts and I’ll make you an extra special crown just for you-boop”

“Lillian boops Nifty on her nose”

“Mama stop it, that tickles. I got some many new plushies with that money from all the bad boys I helped you kill. They were so fluffy and soft. I got lots and lots of roach plushies. I like to pretend I’m their queen and they must obey me. Can we play cockroach queen please I’ll even let you be the queen. I’ll have all my loyal subjects obey you mama I’ll be your princess if they don’t listen to you I’ll make them.”

“If a rebellion arises I’ll kill the leader and set an example. Like I killed the baddest boy he didn’t see me coming I stabbed him real good you saw it right mama.”

“Yes you did, you killed him real good my little sneak. That sounds amazing. I'd love to lead our people to victory. With you by my side my little I’ll say we let the traitors live with their mistakes. Then again my little princess we rule Kingdom Cockroach together. Is the evil Count Rochilla still trying to take our kingdom from us?

“No, I killed him. He tried to take our kingdom. I couldn't let that take it from us so he has now paid the price. I stabbed in the heart to rule a kingdom where we need crowns.”

“Well we can’t have traitors in our kingdom now I bet you gave him a proper execution. Chopped his head clean off now if want crowns let's get to work. This queen and her little princess simply must look the part if they are to rule a kingdom of roaches.”

“Yay! Show me the magic mama please summon the magic moths. Let me kill them all. I want blood and to make you the crown ever. Can we please use those special plants that grow here? I forget their names. They have sharp thorns and blood-red and white flowers for our crowns.”

“Pretty please momma, they look so pretty. I’ve kept them alive so they would be perfect for your return. Watering them, pulling the weeds, and killing the pests that dare go near them. I’ve also been watering all your plants at the hotel just like you showed me. Keeping all your plants alive.

“Thank you, those are my war and peace lilies they’re my favorites and of course, we can use them. Thank you for keeping them alive now let's have some fun”

“With a simple twirl of her paws a big swarm of white moths with red hearts on them. Appears out of nowhere swarming the place and Lillian and Nifty's killer insects take over and they go animal on that place. Their eyes narrowed into slits and then the massacre began. Cute little moths that the pattern on them looked a lot like Val’s patterning. Blood went everywhere but this blood wasn’t normal it was pink and glittery. Soon all the moths were dead. Lillian and nifty were covered head to toe in pink glittery blood; they looked unrecognizable.”

“With a giant pile of dead moths on each side, blood scattering the field of snow-white grass. Staining with pink blood and glitter after all that hunting left Lillian panting like crazy. Trying desperately to catch her breath given how she was carrying kittens she didn’t have as much energy as before. She was sharing it with a whole litter of kittens. Seeing Lillian like this trying to catch her breath. Nifty becomes super worried about Lillian, why was she panting so hard given how Nifty and possibly Alstor knew.”

“Lillian was feeling off because Lillian needed Nifty's help with her work and she needed Alstor’s permission because he had Nifty soul in his possession. They agreed to sorts: no souls exchanged or deals made just an agreement like the whole full moon thing, just no sex and meeting more than once a month. As for the details, I don’t know now Nifty her big eye is full of worry for her mama. Nifty who was eating some of her moths stops eating them and says”

“Mama, are you okay, why are you breathing so hard? You're still sick and this is getting bad. Maybe we should tell the others that way you can get help. I'm worried. I thought you left to get better but clearly that doctor isn’t doing it let me at them mama.”

“Pant-pant-pant-I’m fine it’s just harder for me to catch my breath this-pant-pant-has to do with that news I have to tell you. I’ll just need a moment to catch my breath okay my little roach.”

“News what news please tell me it must be bad you’ve been sick for weeks now.”

“Okay Nifty I’ll tell you but this news is big you have to keep it secret can you do that for me? This news is very good. I'm not sick. Quite the opposite but you can’t tell anyone from my little cockroach queen.”

“I promise to keep it a secret. I have not told anyone about all the bad boys we killed, not even dear daddy. Now please tell me how you can not be sick. You've been sleepy, pukey, and moody. How can that be good? Everyone's back at the hotel is worried about you and Angel. I’m just glad you’re okay I missed you but did you two run away together? Do you love him more than me?”

“Well, I’m just pregnant carrying Angel’s kittens by some miracle. I’m hard at work making them in my tummy. Now I love you both in different ways. I missed you so much you’ll be a big sister. To a whole litter of kittens, I wish I could tell you where I went but I just ran into a bit of trouble with a big bad butterfly. I had to take some time to heal and have to lay down but I’m all better now.”

“Now let me clean you up, you're a mess covered in moth blood and glitter. You want to feel them. I just overdid it, that's all. I just have to take it easy for a while and maybe take a nap. I'm so sleepy.”

“Lillian starts licking Nifty aggressively like she’s her kitten licking up the pink blood and edible glitter that tastes like melted strawberry ice cream. Both now wear flower crowns with mostly petals with red tips and sharp thorns. With moths dead center in them, Angel, seeing the whole thing from that window, looked like mother and daughter.”

“Mama stop that tickling and when can I meet them what does a big sister do let me tell him that butterflies hurt you. He’s a bad boy but not a fun one.”

“Lick-lick-lick-No I have to clean you my little kitten you’re covered in blood. Now I’m here, leave the butterfly alone. I want to get back-lick-lick-lick-at him too. He has something very special to me that he stole. Now if we aren’t careful we may lose it. Now a big sister looks after these little ones.”

“Showing them the world and making them feel safe and protected-lick. Teaching them all you know like hunting and showing them all the best ways to kill bugs. All the best places to find bugs and how to eat them and make sure they’re dead.”

“Really can I meet them now please please please I have so much I want to teach them. Now can you please come home? I miss you with you gone. I may never meet them. I wish you were here, it's not the same without you.”

“Well, they still have a lot of growing to do so you won’t be able to meet them for a few more months. Now if you miss me so much I’m sure the hotel will be fine without you for a while. You want to come with me. I can show you all my friends. I miss you so much it hurts. Come on I'm so sleepy I could use a quiet uneventful sleep now just cuddle up close take my paw and trust me can do that for me-Zzz”

“Lillian falls asleep Nifty nuzzled deeply in the crest of her chest. Lillian held her close to protect her. As soon as Nifty fell asleep in Lillian’s warm embrace. Then a warm pink glow engulfs them. Angel soon is greeted by a familiar smell of strawberries. Angel falls asleep on the couch with all the stuffies. Now back in the waking world, Angel is sleeping in the limo with lots of questions. He saw a lot and he had his questions because Nifty knew a lot more than he did. Lillian was close with Nifty; they were like mother and daughter.”

“Angel wanted answers. He had so many questions. Now Lillian was hiding Nifty in her onesie that Angel didn’t notice yet because the onesie was concealing her. Angel didn’t think Lillian would bring Nifty here.”

“Lillian knew Charlie and everyone else back at the hotel would freak out if another person had just gone missing. Goodness knows that they must be worried about what became of him and Lillian. Even if they had a familial bond Lillian wouldn’t risk it, right? Now after all that, Ozzie couldn’t help but smile and Lillian would get a family.”

“A nice big one Ozzie thought it was sweet that Lillian saw Nifty as one of her own. After such a long day filled with finding out more about Lillian’s past. He soon found himself fast asleep then the limo came to a stop when they arrived in Sloth. Lillian and Nifty wearing their flower crowns and various specialties of hair and fur-covered magic moth blood pink with glitter still damp. Then the divider rolls down Trixie peeks her head through the open window. Seeing everyone sleeping so peacefully she gently starts talking to wake them up with a smile on her face.”

“Hey everyone we're here, wake up. I know it took a while to get here but it’s time to wake up Angel, Lillian time for your check-ups. Dad’s wake up so you can wake up Bel. We need her awake.”

“She’s giving you your check-ups and I want to see those cute little kittens. Lillian, your fur’s all different or back to normal. With a slight change and nice outfits you two. Bel and Levi did a great job. Those onesies are too cute. Now don't honk the horn again, I'll do it.”

“With a big yawn Lillian, Angel, Nifty, and Bel wake up, and Fizz and Ozzie are still out cold unfazed by Trixie’s words.”

“Yawn-Angel why are we stopped? Where are we? What happened? Why am I wearing this outfit? It's so soft and warm. What are these things on my forepaws? You look different as well. You make such a cute little piggy.”

“Lillian said as she pointed to fuzzy socks that were now on her forepaws.

“Hey, kitten Bel gave us some new outfits and those socks were her idea as well. Since your paws are causing you pain, though, they might help provide a great cushion. You got sick earlier because of the strong smell of coffee. You were out for a good while my sweet I had the dream I was there you and Nifty were there as well. Trixie said we arrived in Sloth.”

“Come on get up, we need to make you and our kittens as well. You went through a lot and is it just me or did your little bump get even bigger like the size of a small child? Where did you get the flower crown you weren’t wearing before? You’re a mess covered in pink paint and glitter I think? Why’s it wet? That's so gross.”

“Just then Nifty sticks her head out of Lillian’s onesie. Soon her head is beside Lillian’s still half asleep, her eyes only half open. This sight scares Angel shitless because that “dream” he had was very much real. Stunned Lillian helps soothe Nifty back to sleep. Come on let’s see how this plays out I want to see just how good of a mama bear Lillian is”

“Mama you look different than before where are we”

“Hey easy my little roach just go back to sleep okay I have to leave for a moment. You like it’s still me I just didn't feel like showing my true colors for a while. Can you let go? I have to visit the doctor after all, don't you want to be sure your little brothers and sisters are nice and healthy.”

“Mama don’t leave me I don’t want you to go I may never see you again. You’re here I don’t want to lose you again. What if I wake up then you’re not here? I love you and I don’t want to lose you again, not when I’m going to be a big sister. I want to meet them so badly please don’t go mama I just got you back.”

“Hey, easy my sweet little roach. I promise when you wake up I’ll be here. Don’t you want to make sure they’re nice and healthy? Now go back to sleep okay? I won’t leave like that ever again you know I've just been gone for a few hours okay.”

“I may leave but I promise I’ll always always always come back. Okay, my little love bug now rests. We’ll have lots of time together now, close that big eye of yours and go to sleep. I have lots of people I want you to meet.”

“Okay, mama, I just love you. You promised you’d be back and I believe you-Zzz”

“Just Nifty crawls out of Lillian’s onesie and onto one of the empty seats curls up into a ball then falls back asleep. Holding her sewing needle close, Angel is finally able to find the words just blurts out.”

“What the f*ck how did Nifty get here Why is she here? You know she can’t stay, right? Charlie must be worried about her. Just like we expect we can’t go back to the hotel yet.”

“It’s sweet that you two have a mother-daughter bond and I miss everyone back at the hotel. Badly but you know she can’t stay right. Now, come on, open a portal and send her home. Then we can get out for our check-ups.”

“Lillian’s eyes well with tears streaming down her face. At the very thought of being separated from the person. She was deemed as her child until she found out she was expecting. It broke her heart with Lillian back at full power. Her mood-changing fur was back. Her fur turned black the heart in her tail had a giant crack down on it.”

“Angel, still holding Lillian, wipes away her tears. He may come to regret this but he couldn’t stand seeing Lillian so sad even if it was the hormones her feelings were valid. So Angel gets the words out before he has second thoughts.”

“Drip-drip-drip-Angel please don’t make her go back she doesn’t want to. I don’t want to go please Angel either. I missed her so much and I can’t leave her again I promised-drip-drip. I will be back when she wakes up. I can't break her heart again.”

“Please let her stay with us before I found out I was carrying our kittens. She was like my daughter. She reminded me so much-drip-drip-drip-of me when I was little. Just a kit fresh out of the nursery I was the most wild and free-spirited of my siblings. Nifty has the same spirit as me. She helped me out a lot. Just being away from her hurts. I know I should’ve brought her here but she wanted to come.”

I couldn’t turn her away just look at her. She was the most precious thing-drip-drip-drip-ever. Please please please let her stay Angel. I know I’m asking a lot but please don’t make me turn my baby away. I’m begging you.”

“Oh Lillian kitten please don’t cry let me dry your tears. I’m sorry I should've known better, family is everything. She just gave me quite the scare she came out of nowhere. I’ll take some convincing on our end but I’m sure I can convince Ozzie and Fizz to let her stay with us.”

“Angel what about Charlie and the others you're not wrong they’ll worry about her. I just love her as one of my own but do you mean she can stay?”

“Of course I do and don’t worry about the others. It'll just be us and I’ll be sure to convince Ozzie and Fizz to let her. I can't have my queen be sad. Now let's get you ready to get out. I want to meet our little ones for the first time. Now you hungry kitten I have an extra special treat for you chocolate-covered moths. You want some, you have to keep your strength up, you haven’t eaten in hours. You have to keep something in your stomach even if it’s just for a little bit”

“Are you feeling okay? You still feel sore, you feel well-rested. Need help getting up my sweet little flower. You look amazing. Those memories you showed me were amazing. I'm so sorry about what happened to your mom. That was sick but at least we found each other because of all three of them.”

“They were amazing. I loved learning about your past, all the stuff good and bad. Your dad and brothers are amazing they’re very lucky to have you. I do hope. I can meet them. They must be worried about you because their only daughter has been missing for almost ten years.”

“Thanks, Angel but not that hungry my stomach is still in knots. I don’t feel like throwing up again. I do feel slightly better though. I’d rather not have a repeat of the rose bushes.”

“Okay Lillian but maybe later you could try you could try later I could fix you something easier to stomach. Like a smoothie or some broth rich in all those good nutrients and vitamins.”

“ Thanks, Angel, that sounds nice. I’m no more sore than normal, nothing a good soak can’t fix.”

“Of course, like I said, once we get home we can soak together in a big tub of bubbles. Plus a movie marathon with all your favorite movies just like I promised. Anything else you wish to talk about I could listen to you talk for hours.”

“Oh Angel you spoil me, that sounds amazing, I can't wait. Now I’m glad you like the memories but I only summoned two of them. My magic does have a mind of its own at times. A lavender mist filled my mind so I fell into a deep sleep. I don’t remember anything after that Angel, it most likely was nothing. I miss my family as much as you miss yours, maybe more. It’s just I may miss them but any love they had for me is dead.”

“If they wanted to marry me off to Andre. I just can’t go back, Dutchess made it pretty clear, don't go back, and now that I have you and these little ones. I won’t marry him, you're the best thing to happen to me Angel you and our kittens.”

“If she wasn’t in the picture then maybe I could talk to them without her influence but she loves my dad and brothers. Just not me, I was never good enough for her. Just because I did fit her hold of being a proper lady and countless other things that you heard and saw. Many others I can’t be bothered to list because we would be here all day.”

“I don’t need them. I have you, our little one plus all my friends who are a way better family. Then my blood family so if they want nothing to do with me then fine.”

“Okay, Lillian when we get back and Nifty is all settled if she stays with us. I have something to tell you about that third memory that has to be done in private though. It revealed some pretty important info you should know about. Maybe your family doesn’t hate you as much as you think. Even if they did feel that way, surely they feel bad about what happened.”

“Didn’t you teach me that you should hear every side of the story? At least get some closure you left without saying goodbye. You at least owe yourself that much. You know I would do anything to see my sister and my ma again.”

“Your family is right in the pride ring. You should at least let them know that you’re okay. Like a visit or unblock them and send them a text they have seen you on TV but they don’t know if that was you. They might think you're dead for all they know.”

“ Angel, you make some very valid points. I'll think about it, okay? Then twisting my own words and using them against me. Very smart I like that in my man even more than his handsome face-kiss”

“Now let's get out. I need to stretch and dwell on the past. Let's focus on the future that we can build together us and all our kids. Your soul free from Val we being able to let all of hell know about us Hell’s overlord power couple with our kitten by our sides.”

“Lillian you spoil me stop it I’m blushing thank you for considering my offer. I hope after we talk you’ll change your mind. Do you think we have a future that’s so sweet now where did Bel and Trixie go? Let's step outside. I can't wait a second longer to meet them.”

“After having that heartfelt talk Lillian’s fur returns to its normal pink color with a black and pink camo heart on her tails. The tears were wiped clean off Lillian’s face. That’s when Angel notices Bel and Trixie are missing. Angel and Lillian step out and find Bel and Trixie waiting outside the limo for them.”

“Seeing that this wasn’t a normal hospital it looked like a house, a very nice one with various pinks all over it. Light pink stained windows with hearts on them. A dark pink paint job with a huge marble staircase seeing this place Angel's mouth was on the floor. It was drop-dead gorgeous. This place was even more gorgeous than Ozzie’s place and this was just outside. He couldn’t wait to go inside and see the inside of this hospital.”

“Hey Angel, Lillian I see the spell has been broken if you’re back to normal not that there was anything wrong with your old fur Lillian. Now let's go inside Trixie will be joining us as you can see.”

“Yes I have to get a shot, it's that time again time does fly. Hope we didn’t scare you too much. Figure we should give you space so you could talk Lillian’s fur was black and that means sadness.”

“Plus that broken heart, did you two work things out? So is Nifty going to be staying or what from the news she did kill the first man? She seemed a little unhinged, She also has pretty big bloodlust.”

“Thanks, we did. It'll take some convincing but maybe you could help me to convince your dads. Now why didn’t you tell us how close you were with them before? Also, how did you know about Lillian’s mood changing fur you were eavesdropping again were you?”

“Well, one you didn’t ask, I didn’t know if you were cool. I mean I just met you and as cool as you are Lillian’s like a sister to me. I didn’t know you all that well like I knew who you were. You have quite the reputation now as for how I found out about her fur. Projected through the divider and onto my window.”

“I know but I do want her to try and make things up with them. I guess we should get going but first you saw everything. I didn’t realize it projected all that way there were a lot but I loved learning about her past.”

“It was nice to learn more about Lillian. It was quite the show that sucked what happened to her. I’m just happy she found comfort with my dads and Bel. They’re the best Bel is like the mother Lillian never got. Her friends at I.M.P. Us and those people at that hotel of yours are like one big family to her. With her finally being able to have a family of her own she always wanted one just not the way her mother intended. Who knows maybe she used the gift of fertility on you.”

“Thanks super sweet of you Bel is for sure the mothering type and Lillian does have a pretty big family of friends as for that spell maybe she did maybe not. I mean she would’ve told me after all a spell like that requires some serious discussion.”

“It’s very unlikely she was wearing her necklace at the time her magic was limited to basic magic that must be a powerful spell. Fertility spells must be powerful magic like that spell. Must either increase your chances of having kids or give fertility to those who no longer have it like me. A spell like this must take an awful lot of power.”

“Okay, Angel I’ll take your word for it but keep in mind maybe she wanted to carry your kittens. She does care for you deeply and the feeling is more than shared. I've seen how you look at her. Now enough talk we have to get going inside this place is nice, isn’t it? This is where Bel lives, it’s by far the best place to seek medical attention. It’s a pretty big deal she told me to bring us here. She did offer to be your doctor. That's a big deal. She only brings close friends back to her place.”

“Okay, I’ll keep that in mind, Trixie. Bel lives here wow I had no idea she lived here. It’s a big deal having her be our doctor now she brought us into her home. I just met her. I didn't realize she liked me so much. I know she and Lillian were close.”

“Well Lillian is her little lamb and since you’re special to Lillian you're special to her in turn. Believe me when I say Bel wants to watch those little ones grow ever since she had a feeling Lillian might be expecting she just didn’t know who the dad was until yesterday. When she found out during your girl's night that I was not invited to.”

“She’s very insistent on being the only one to give you the checkups and her girlfriend who just moved in with her a few days ago. You’ll be well taken care of here. Bel is the best; she even gets the latest advances in medical technology. This may be her house but it’s hell’s best hospital.”

“Bel can be shy at times even if she’s a lot more open now. She doesn’t like having a lot of people over. Auntie Bel isn’t too big on crowds so if she brought you here it’s a big deal. I am always for my checkups. Bel always takes great care of her patients.

“That’s super sweet. I can't believe I even wanted to be our doctor for so long. That’s the best and she has a girlfriend. I do hope we can meet her. Wait, do you hear that it sounds like a low growl?”

“Grr-Apologize”

“Lillian who they didn’t hear until now because Angel and Trixie were too busy walking and talking with Bel being her shy and quiet self. Lillian who was quietly growling was slowly growing louder and louder. Until everyone could hear her. The reason for this was because Trixie insulted Nifty, Nifty who was Lillian’s sweet little candy-covered roach.”

“Trixie called her unhinged and not in a cute way. Rather the opposite made Lillian full of rage no one insulted her baby. So Lillian’s fur turned black and pink fire aligned her spine. Her paws lit with a bright pink fire, her claws unsheathed smooth and black like obsidian. Everyone seeing this freaks out because this is a smaller version of Lillian’s demon form. Like she made but not angry enough to go full power yet. Angel tries to de-escalate the situation. Before someone gets hurt like Lillian or someone else.”

“Woah Lillian, try to calm down what happened, why are you so mad? What got you so riled up let’s talk about it. Maybe tone down the fire before someone such as yourself gets hurt.”

“Big mistake Angel never tells a girl to calm down. Especially a very hormonal queen full of range. Whose feelings are a ticking time bomb waiting to go off in a big hormonal blast of emotions? Angel’s efforts to calm Lillian down only made her angrier. Lillian was pissed that Angel didn’t take her side; her baby was just insulted.”

“Angel just stood there and took her side; it made her both angry and sad at the same time. As she spoke, hot fiery tears of pink fire dripped onto the ground, scorching it. Forming a ring of scorched grass her voice trembling but at the same time, it was deep. Lillian was on all four paws and her back was arched. Fur fluffed out to make herself appear bigger Lillian tried to keep up the tough act.”

“No Angel I won’t calm down Trixie-drip-drip-drip-insulted my sweet little cockroach. Who is perfect and every way and I won’t stand by while my baby is insulted. So if this bitch wants to go then let's go I’m more than happy to oblige. Drip-drip-drip”

“Okay, things are being said. I'm sure Trixie is very sorry about what she said. I’m sure she was only teasing right now. She's going to apologize if she didn’t know. Nifty is the first baby in our family and Lillian loves her very much and vice versa.”

“Oh, Lillian, how inconsiderate of me I had no idea I’m so sorry. I was simply teasingly honest. I don’t want to fight you and I bet you don’t want to either I don’t want you hurting yourself or your little ones. Can you try to breathe for me”

“Lillian takes a few deep breaths and the fire is extinguished and Lillian returns to its normal state. Lillian tried to get up on her own two paws to walk for her appointment but Lillian got up too fast. Then she was hit by a huge wave of dizziness that made her feel faint. After all, even in her less powerful demon form it’s been a while.”

“So going even a little into that form left her feeling very lightheaded. Her muscles were heavy and her head pounding everything felt like it was spinning and on the verge of passing out. Angel rushed over to Lillian. If she was going to pass out. Angel was going to catch her before she face-planted. On the weirdly soft grass that was pink and a little scorched from Lillian’s hissy fit.”

“Thanks, Trixie you’re forgiven sorry if I snapped at you earlier. I just love Nifty so much. Before I found out I was carrying these big dork cute little kittens. She was like my baby. She reminded me so much of me when I was a kitten fresh out of the nursery. Now let’s get going, woah, why is everything spinning? I feel faint muscles heavy. I think I’m going to pass out.”

“Oh shit! Lillian”

“With a loud thump, a very woozy Lillian passed out in Angel’s arms. Angel slides baseball style. Like a baseball player trying to reach home plate just before Lillian hits the ground. This causes worry in Bel but Angel is on the verge of passing out himself. Angel was for Lillian who just fainted and she was fine moments prior. They rush Lillian inside Bel’s house once inside Lillian slowly opens her eyes. Her vision adjusted to the bright lights of the room.”

“Once Lillian's vision adjusts to the bright lights Lillian finds herself in a pink hospital gown with little red hearts on it. The kind that doesn't fully cover the back leaving her fluffy little butt exposed. Lillian finds herself hooked up to various fancy machines. Her right paw was hooked to an I.V. drip. One of her claws was put in one of those finger mechanisms to monitor her heart rate and blood pressure.”

“Lillian is greeted by many familiar faces Bel, Elli,e and Angel are in the room. Super happy to see that she was awake but Angel was a mixed relief and pissed that Lillian was okay. Bel and Ellie told him some stuff while Lillian was out. Angel wasn’t happy that Lillian wasn’t taking care of herself and their kittens. Now let’s listen in, Bel and Ellie are giving Lillian a full report of what happened, they're not to please Lillian either.”

“Wa-Where am I? What happened and more importantly where the f*ck are my clothes. I’m feeling super exposed right now. Why am I wearing a hospital gown?”

“Angel baby these don’t fully cover and in the back I don’t want my butt exposed only you’re allowed to see it. Where’s Trixie wasn’t she with us? Why is Ellie here? It's all kind of fuzzy how long I was out?

“Oh thank Lucifer my sweet fluffy faced angel you’re awake I’m so so so glad you're okay. Now what the actual f*ck don’t scare me like that you had me so worried. You were two hours, you gave me the scare of my afterlife, and you fainted like that.”

“Trixie is waiting to get her hellpies shot and you’re more than overdue for yours. You hadn’t hadn’t had your hellpies shot since you were 15. What were you thinking you know you know you need to get that shot every five years why were you putting it off for so long? Now you need two, you will be taking them.”

“Angel let me take over okay let’s do a recap shall we okay Lillian? According to your chart like Angel said you haven’t held your hell pies shot in 13 years. I had Ellie prep the needles when you’re ready and we'll give them to you. What were you thinking? You've been running around the human realm without proper protection.”

“You know the human world is full of hidden nasties. This shot is for your good; it protects and flushes out all the nasty human world germs. You need to think of your kittens this is for their good as well as theirs.”

“Just one look at those giant needles on a silver tray. That wouldn’t be put in her arms nope this shot when injected has to be put in the near. Lillian's heartbeat quickens and her fur turns ghostly white. The fear was showing in every part of her. Lillian's eyes went wide and Angel who was now at her bedside. Lillian held Angel close, squeezing him hard, her eyes closed, her voice trembling with fear as she spoke.”

“Lillian’s face was so close to Angel’s fur that she just wanted to breathe in his comforting scent. Of strawberries and warm fresh cotton. She was worried about the health of her kittens and if anything else was wrong with her. No one knew this but Lillian had a deafening fear of needles. The reason she put it off was because she didn’t want to go alone. Lillian always had her dad take her to hold her hand to make her feel less nervous. Then they would go for ice cream after. Normally Lillian was okay with needles as long as she didn’t see them. However, one look at those needles fear just took over Lillian.”

“Are our kittens okay? I'm sorry I’ve been stupid but please just tell me they’ll be okay. It’s just needles that terrify me to my very core after running away from home for two years when I turned 20. I knew I needed to get it done but I didn’t want to do it alone.”

“I get so stressed and scared when I see those giant needles. I need someone there to help comfort me and help me feel less scared. At the time I only knew Ozzie, Fizz, and Trixie. I didn’t want them coming because this shot doesn’t go in your arm. I don’t feel comfortable showing a lot of people that area.”

“My dad used to take me but after running away I didn’t know anyone. I never felt comfortable enough to take me. No offense Bel but the person giving me the shot wouldn’t give me much comfort or make me feel any less nervous. My dad and I used to make a whole day out of it. If I was a good brave warrior we would go for ice cream afterwards. It was our special day and I just miss him so much.”

“Drip-drip-drip-After a while I just stopped going-drip-drip-I know it’s stupid, dumb, and risky for my health and now the health of my little ones. Going-drip-drip-drip-to the human realm so much without the proper measures but my fear overpowered my common sense. I just want them-drip-drip-drip-to be okay, they're my everything.”

“Lillian’s eyes fill with tears streaming down her face and onto Angel's fur as she slowly opens her eyes. Everyone was super understanding, especially Angel stroking Lillian’s fur to help calm her down. Convince Lillian to take her shots because she wasn’t alone anymore. She had him and he would hold her paw through it.”

“Lillian, honey I had no idea needles scared you so badly and our kittens are growing nice and healthy. Now dry those tears all three of them we’re having triplets isn’t that exciting? No wonder it's such a stain it can’t be easy growing three little ones inside of you.”

“You just have to take it easy, no magic for at least a month after that we’ll see. Bel said given how your magic had been dormant for almost a decade. All those big spells you cast and you’re growing our triplets. It causes you to tire more easily.”

“Plus I get you going to get angry but you going full demon or even part way all that energy put into maintaining that form was just the thing to push you over the edge causing you to pass out given all those memory spells must be powerful magic. Now no need to be scared, you are not alone and you can hold my hands.”

“You need to take those shots, that's a non-negotiable kitten then maybe we could go for ice cream just the two of us. Doesn’t that sound like fun? Now where do those needles need to be? That way you can get everything up to date before we let Bel and Ellie here continue their report and ask us some questions.”

“Lillian wiped the tears from her eyes, Lillian’s fur was back to normal after Angel consoled Lillian was mostly back to normal but her heart was still a ghostly white. Lillian was still scared but having Angel here helped. Plus she was having triplets just like her and her brothers. They were nice and healthy, what more could Lillian want? So long as Angel was there with her to hold her paws then she felt like she could do anything.”

“Thanks, Angel, I’m just glad our kittens are going okay. I just can’t believe we’re triplets. I can’t wait to meet them. Can we ultrasound sound here? I want to meet them. It's not fair you got to meet them before I could. I'm doing all the work. Bel I’m ready for my shots just make it quick okay.”

“Okay Lillian I’ll try my best now turn over I have to serialize the area.”

“Yes Bel right away”

“Lillian turns over and lays flat on her stomach, face buried deep in Angel's tits. Her eyes closed shut, squeezing Angel's hand hard. As Bel lifts Lillian’s butt fur revealing the soft pink flesh under it. She takes a wipe with a cleaning solution to sanitize the area before giving Lillian her shots. Angel's eyes go wide because this was one of those shots that go in the butt. No wonder Lillian put it off for so long.”

“Having a needle injected into your ass didn’t sound ideal, not at all. Angel tries to lighten the mood and ease Lillian's teasing her. Lillian liked Angel's effort but it was not helping her feel any less antsy for the two big needles that would soon be ejected into consumed her every thought. Lillian just wished it would be over already.”

“Woah! It’s one of those shots okay of all the places to stick it I wouldn't have thought it would be stuck in there. I’m jealous I should be the only one to stick anything up or in that fluffy peach of yours”

“Angel please this is a hospital and my home please keep it clean and be mature about this.”

“Angel, it's sweet of you to try and lighten the mood. I’m super scared right now. Could you just keep stroking my ears? That helps. Purr opps one slipped out I just love it when you stroke and scratch my ears. It’s pure unadulterated bliss purr.”

“Of course, anything for Lillian and it’ll be over before you know it I promise. Sorry, Bel is just trying to make Lillian feel less sacred.

“ Much appreciated Angel and you’re forgiven. Now Angel’s right Lillian it’s just a quick pinch and then it’s all done that’s all there’s to it. Now that I realized the area time for the shots, one for each cheek.”

“Lillian's grip on Angel tightens even harder than before the white from the heart on her tails. Spreading streaking her fur with white highlights, her face buried so deep in Angel’s fur. Lillian’s face was canceled and her eyes were closed so tightly all Lillian saw was black. The added fact that Lillian was shaking like crazy just wanting this to be over with.”

“That’s a pretty tight grip you have. It'll be okay. This will be over soon. I promise I’ll be here holding your paw.”

“All done see it wasn’t that now was it you have been sore for a few days so you need a special pillow to sit on. Now since it’s been a while she took them and I just gave you a double dose. You may experience many of the following systems.”

“Sweating, chills, sore muscles, a small fever and, nausea are all normal, your body is just flushing out all the toxins. It’ll just be like she has a bad cold and she'll be fine within a few days. Lillian has been up to the human realm quite often even before you worked for I.M.P. Like when you worked for Ozzie you have been around haven’t you.”

“What about our kittens this shot won’t affect our kittens right”

“They’ll be fine, this shot is perfectly safe. I promise now that that’s all taken care of Lillian you can loosen your grip on Angel and let's see that pretty face the needles are all gone now. Plus you can get into a more comfortable position. Your lack of shots wasn’t the only thing we needed to talk about.”

“Lillian slowly peeks her head out of Angel's fur to reveal two blue eyes. and loosens her grip on Angel’s hand. Lillian’s fur returned to its normal colors, her head now fully revealed and in a comfortable position. Sitting up in her bed with Angel sitting by her side now gently over hers.”

“Ellie, who they don’t know yet but she’s Bel's girlfriend. Went out to give them some privacy and to give Trixie her hellpies shot. As well as getting those Medical donuts for people who get their helpies shots. Medicines for Lillian like her prenatal vitamins and anti-nausea pills. So Lillian could look at her kittens for the first time.”

“Lillian, Angel, and Bel now along Bel start reading off of Lillian's chart. Then Bel offers Lillian a glass of water for her to drink. Lillian takes it but sets it on her bedside tray not drinking a drop. Lillian doesn’t like just water. Lillian thinks it tastes like an ass. She preferred seltzer water, soda, coffee, smoothies, tea, anything but water. Even though the water was good for Lillian. That paper cup of water had no ice or lemon. It wasn't even cold, it was warm so it would taste awful. Lillian refused to drink it because she knew it wouldn’t taste great the opposite like hog ass.”

“Here drink this Lillian your chart says you’re very dehydrated because you haven’t been drinking enough of it. It seems like your fainting was a long time coming. Was this the first time this has happened? Now be honest Lillian. Now how come you’re not drinking your water? It's good for you and you need to replenish all that you lost.”

“Thanks, Bel but plain water tastes like ass and I won’t drink it you can’t make me. It’s not even cold, no ice or lemon, it's warm and from the tap no thank you. As for the passing out, this was the first time it's happened. It’s just sometimes if I try to get up after puking. Losing a lot of fluids when I try to get up I have a hard time doing so. It’s super embarrassing.”

“Now Lillian water is good for when you need to drink water, it's good for you. Even if it tastes bad you don’t have to drink it now. I expect that glass to be finished the next time I come to check on you.”

“Fine Bel tough but fair I hate feeling so helpless. I mean Ozzie has countless staff to help me. I don’t like taking advantage of them when they have better things to do. Then help someone who is more than capable of walking on her own two paws. When I try to get up I get super dizzy and collapse or end up having another vicious puking fit.”

“Hey, no need to feel embarrassed Lillian, everyone needs a little extra help sometimes. As much as I love your big and kind heart putting others before yourself. Your health and your kitten's health matter too. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. I’m sure everyone will be more than happy to be your shoulder to lean on to help you back to bed so you sleep.”

“I know Bel it’s just I just hate feeling so weak-drip-drip-drip-I want to be strong. Even something as simple as getting mad made me pass out my magic. Is just as worse as it was ten years ago. Maybe even more if my memory spells drain me of all my energy and now I’m not allowed to use it for a month, maybe more and it sucks. I just returned to full power only to lose it again.”

“Patches of black fur show up on Lillian’s face to mask her tears as she cries. Bel starts to comfort our sweet little kitten”

“Sweetheart you're the furthest thing from it you are so strong and this magic probation is temporary. It’s for your good. I'm not doubting your skills from what Angel told me. I've seen them first hand they’re quite impressive. You’re just a little out of practice, such big spells can take a toll on you.”

“Especially if you haven’t cast them in a while and so many at once can take its toll. Maybe after the mouth’s up you do your magic in small bursts. Maybe even get someone to help you like Stolas; he's highly skilled in magic just like you.”

“Thanks, Bel, this has been a total rollercoaster ride. Now Stolas' magic is nothing like mine; his specialty is reading futures in the stars and cosmos. My specialty is memory magic to bring up memories from the past. Helping others face their past trauma and resolve conflicts between others. When it comes down to our magic they have nothing in common we butt heads. I do the past, he does the future.”

“Yes that may be true but you both have the power to heal, shapeshift, open portals. Go to realms where he can venture into the cosmos with your dreamscapes. You both can do fertility spells you have more in common than you realize so give it okay he would make a great teacher. Your magic matches his even surpasses it. Your family usually hones your specialty magic but you strived for more.”

“Thanks, Bel I’ll keep that in mind but do you have any meds like you know the usual prenatal vitamins? Anything to kill this feeling of nausea in the stomach even just for a few hours. That way I could eat something and not have it thrown up five minutes later.”

“Yes, in fact, I’ve sent Ellie to get your vitamins and some anti-nausea pills. She has to give Trixie her Hellpies shot. Once we get the pills I’ll tell you how many of each to take. Angel tells me that it’s really bad for you at night. Those you sounded pretty bad back in those bushes earlier, lucky I have just the thing in mind for you. It may also help to eat smaller meals throughout the day.”

“With things easier to stomach like broth, soup, pasta, bread. I had the staff prepare some for you as we speak. You may not feel like eating. You should at least try to eat something and drink lots of fluid you have up for all that you throw up.”

“Thank Lucifer for the time I got some meds to kill this pain. It just hurts so much but it’s easing not by much though. I do feel like I could try and eat something with those smaller meals. Sounds like a good idea. Angel had the same thought.”

“Well, that’s great news that you feel like eating again even a little can go a long way. Best to have something in your stomach that helps with the nausea. My staff makes great meals catered to everyone's dietary needs. Ellie will be here as soon as she can, okay? The staff can make all kinds of tasty meals to fit any diet to give you the nutrients you need.”

“ As soon as she can, okay we just wait. Everything checks out given how they’re hybrids they're going to be on the big side. You and Angel have quite the defining features. All those extra tails and arms will cause quite the bulge they’re far bigger than most at this stage. The usual pregnancy for cat demons is three mouths but this may take longer.”

“Possibly double like maybe 6-9 mouths. Like a typical pregnancy given how Angel is a human soul. When the time comes we’ll just have to see with hybrids it’s different each time this case being extra special. We have determined that all three will have a live birth. I wasn’t sure if they would be a live birth given you’re a cat demon. Or you would lay egg sacks given Angel’s form is a spider but all three will be a live birth.

“That’s good to hear. I hope she can hurry. I'm feeling kind of sleepy. I figured as much as we both are pretty tall. Growing all these extra limbs will take time. I want them to come naturally but I will be taking that epidural. I gave birth to them here. There's just something about this place that feels and smells of home.”

“Lillian's voice is full of sleep, her eyes feeling heavy thanks to the calming fluids of the I.V. Lillian brings her tails forward and fashions around her like a little cocoon of fur. Resting her head on them like a pillow, eyes only half open. Lillian was trying to pay attention to what Bel was saying but at the same time, she was so sleepy she wanted to feel its warm embrace.”

“Even though she needed to eat something, drink some water, and take her vitamins and pills like Bel wanted. Lillian hadn’t had much to eat or drink since Ozzie’s. Lillian knew she needed to do that because she was just so sleepy it was something she craved badly. Lillian tried to stay awake because Bel had important things to say stuff Lillian needed to hear”

“That’s just the I.V. It tends to do that now Lillian you look cozy if you're tired just give into it Angel and I can talk about outside we covered all the important stuff you needed to hear. You need your rest. I’m glad to hear you feel at home here. I like all my patients and their family and friends. To feel warm and safe while they’re here.”

“Thanks, Bel. I'm fine, just getting comfortable. It's kinda cold here. Could I get some more blankets? These sheets are kind of thin. Could you please turn up the heat a little? Plus this gown is kind of thin and revealing as I said before. Can I please get something warmer or at least a second gown? I hate how exposed I feel right now. If that’s okay I hope I’m not asking too much of you and your staff Bel.”

“Despite her tails being completely wrapped around her entire body she still felt very exposed and feeling very insecure about it.”

“No problem at all Lillian, just click the red button to summon one of my many staff. They’ll give you anything you ask for. I'll see to it that we get you all you want. The gown is necessary, but we’ll get you a longer one. We just put this one on you because you needed your shots and we need that area exposed.”

“Thanks, Bel you the best”

You’re welcome, Lillian. It's my pleasure. Ellie and I have determined that all three will be a live birth. Given how you're a cat demon I wasn’t sure if it would be a live birth. Maybe you would lay eggs sacks that give Angel form and take on a spider, a tarantula to be precise. We have determined all three will be a live birth.”

“Wait if all three will be a live birth this means they all have cat-like features this is f*cking awesome. They’ll each have a little piece of me. I do hope that they take a little after their father. He's so handsome. I want them to take after both their wonderful parents.”

“Oh Lillian you’re too much I saw them the do take after both of us mostly you and that makes me love them even more because they look like little versions of you kitten-kiss”

“You two love birds, are you ready to meet them? You must be excited to meet your kittens, Lillian. Can’t have you passing out on us again. Now besides these little meals, they’re full of nutrients like iron, leafy greens, and calcium that taste amazing. To keep mom and little ones healthy you’ll need to do some light exercise, nothing too intense. Going on walks gives you two a chance to enjoy what the Lust ring offers. You’re enjoying staying with Ozzie and Fizz treating you well.”

“Lillian is super happy at the thought of getting to meet her kittens, not at the thought of exercising because everything hurt when she moved. Her hind paws and back are the main source of her pain. Angel helped with all the foot and back rubs putting all six of his hands to good use. It helped but walking was still tiring. It was staining her hind paws and murder on her back. It was like someone injected liquefied hellfire down her spine.”

“It made Lillian super tempted to walk on all four of her paws like her accessories before her. Clan cats that hunted and fought in great battles. Medicine cats like her dad who healed using the power of herbs. Thomas kept the old ways alive passing them through his kids Lillian being the only one that took a liking to it.”

“Lillian thought it would help ease her pain if she walked on all four paws. Lillian found that rather humiliating and her belly would drag on the floor the bigger their kittens got. Bel was right Lillian’s stomach was far bigger than it normally would be at this stage she may have been six weeks but she looked like she was eight weeks maybe even ten. I’m not joining to be the one to tell her. While her stomach was still flat for the most part there was a little bulge that was starting to form her baby bump.”

“Bel, why exercise? Everything hurts to move. I’m not even ten weeks old and my paws and back ache so much. I’m not sure how I’ll deal when they get bigger if I can barely handle them and I’m not even showing yet. I know this isn’t going to be easy but why is it so hard? When I walk my back feels like it’s my liquified hellfire shooting down my spine.”

“That’s not even the worst part, Angel was right about it being bad at night. My sleep schedule is so f*cked I don’t wake up hurl and go back to sleep. Then the process repeats itself no more nights I’m up and have a nasty few rounds of puking my guts out. Most nights I can’t even get up and drag myself to bed. I'm up for hours at a time until I pass out from sheer exhaustion.”

“This is a first but today I woke up around midnight wanting to grab a bite to eat and after eating I finally felt full. Five minutes later I puke it all up as much as it burns coming up. It’s nothing compared to the nausea, the constant feeling of wanting to hurl but it won’t come. I wrap my tails tightly around my stomach; it's the only thing that even remotely helps.”

“I tried your over-the-counter anti-nausea pills. They worked at first now the sheer smell of them smells sickly and meek giving me a spilling headache. Even if I can manage past the smell and choke them down I just end up coming right back up. I vomited a little white lumps last night after I woke up.”

“I couldn’t get back to sleep no matter how hard I tried. As tired as sleep wouldn’t come, the pain won. I haven’t had a good night's sleep in days even though I spend 18+ hours of the day sleeping. It's how much expecting queens need. I still feel so so so tired.”

“For starters all the pills and vitamins you need that should help. Angel told me how bad it was honey. Don’t worry we have someone here who works with herbal remedies. Would you like the nice soothing smell of plants? I thought you might like that better than normal pills.”

“Turns out I made the right call. These remedies can even help you sleep through the night. That way you can get that much-needed sleep you’re busy raising three cute kittens and you should sleep while you can. Their mom should be nice and healthy. Keep up the good work. Those kittens are quite tough.”

“They must have your ability to recover quickly. The amount of love potion you drank would’ve killed most hellborn. Or at least put them in a wicked coma with no guarantee of waking up. I get you had your reasons and as brave and noble as they were but please don’t do that again.

“Just because morning sickness is normal doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have to suffer so much. We can even make tea with these if you can’t stomach the pills made from these plants. That is the best part of working with plants. Now Ellie will be here with the pills soon okay that’ll help ease your pain.”

“ That’s great to hear I’m glad they’re healthy and no promises Bel I would do anything for my Angel. You have herbal medicine here. That's great. I didn't think Sloth practiced such ancient practices. I thought no one practiced it anymore. I just love the sweet smell of ginger, tansy, and yarrow leaves. One sweet smell that makes my mouth water but I can’t place it.”

“It smells like home, it smells like my dad. He always smelled of dried herbs and old books. He and Stolas would get along great; they both love plants and books. They would be the best of friends they never properly met.”

“My dad never liked to mingle with the other nobles as much. He and my brothers preferred to hang with the people of the Pride ring. Hanging with all the sinners, and many different kinds of hellborn. Of course, I preferred hanging out with them naturally.”

“Dutchess made me hang with all the stuffy nobles because we’re the ladies of the house. The only good thing to come out of it was meeting Stolas and his older brother Vassago. They’re the best not total pieces of shit everyone here met Stolas he’s the best.”

“The IV the drugs coursing through her veins caused Lillian to become very chatty. She opened up more about her past and her eyes became even heavier, no longer being able to fight off sleep. Lillian closed her eyes and went into a deep slumber. Lillian wanted to see her kittens. She was just so tired she couldn’t fight off sleep any longer. Lillian is still a cute little cocoon with her tails wrapped around her paws concealing her face.”

“Lillian lets out a series of loud yet soft purrs as she sleeps. Bel urges Angel to leave the room so they can talk about more worrisome details. Without fear of waking Lillian up who was in a very deep sleep her ears laid back in a relaxed fashion. Angel tries to protest not wanting to leave Lillian’s side even for a moment. She looked so peaceful it brought a smile to his face but in the end, Bel won.”

“Purr, purr, purr, purr”

“That’s so precious, all wrapped up like a little cocoon. Her big fluffy paws on top of her face are so cute I could watch her sleep for hours. Those sweet purrs are music to my ears.”

Snap

“That’s my new wallpaper just like my kitten in a cocoon growing our kittens. Lillian wanted to see them so I could get a picture she would love to see. Any idea when we will be heading home? It's getting late. It's already eight o’clock. Will she be able to leave soon?”

“Angel let's step outside so we can talk I don’t wish to wake Lillian”

“I’m sure we could just talk here. I mean she’s out cold and nothing is going to wake her up. I don't want to leave her alone.”

“She’ll be fine Angel just let her sleep and this about her she won’t be alone. Besides there’s someone I want you to meet, maybe get Lillian some flowers.”

“Just then bursting through the pink wooden doors into Lillian’s room revealed two of Bel’s staff Angel didn’t recognize, Nifty. Plus Ellie, a fluffy white goat demon with a teal candle flame burning on top of her head. A little imp about four feet tall average size for most imps with a candle stick with a little pink flame that looked like Chole. Angel was doing a double take. Could this be the same as if she was taller than before but a lot can happen in ten years?”

“She was holding extra warm sheets and blankets for Lillian. With a shocked look on her face like she recognized her. The second was a skinny hellhound with gray fur and black splotches of fur. Covering his face and body carrying an extra long hospital gown pink with red hearts. Same as the one Lillian was wearing but it would cover everything because it was made for Goetia royalty; they were on the tall side.”

“Now if you’re wondering if Angel finally got his check-up he did and it left him with a lot to think about. More details on that later a story for another time. Now Nifty seeing Lillian hooked up to all those machines scared Nifty causing her to hide behind the hellhound. Stroking at the pink roach hairclip Lillian made for her. With her left hand in her free hand, she was holding her sewing needle, her choice of weapon and a handful of drawings.”

“Ellie came in wheeling a little cart with three bottles of pills. With a logo on it made up of green leaves that make up a paw print. With the business name the apawthecary. A picture of their unborn kittens and two long purple boxes with teal ribbons a gift from Ozzie for Lillian and Angel I wonder what they hold. As well as two bags packed with some of their clothes and basic needs. She had sent over from Lust and even a few things for Nifty.”

“Hunting they might need to stay a while, how long it was unknown to him. Angel would let her stay but he knew better than to piss Alstor off. When Lillian was awake he would come up with a compromise to make them both happy.”

“Mochi and possibly Chole were in shock because that was Marie the Arstrocats missing daughter for almost a decade. They knew her all too well. They saw the news when she went ape shit on Valentino the overlord of porn. The TV ads were about I.M.P but even though they knew Marie’s middle name was Lillian. They thought she was a sinner or someone else because her fur coloring was different. Even if she still had her nine tails and blue eyes.”

“They didn’t want to get their hopes up; they still clung to the hope that she would return. After all, Marie had a very defining feature and that was her heart on her tails. This cat demon did have them so they figured it was someone else. There were lots of different types of cat demons so they just thought this was just a coincidence.”

“After Lillian had been gone for a year they went to work for Bel. They still lived in Pride but Thomas's healing business took off and it caught her eye. She offered him a job as a healer in herbal medicine for those who didn’t fully trust modern medicine.”

“Seeing her Chole and Mochi were speechless hearing that she was carrying triplets. They were confused as to why Angel Dust was there. It added to their confusion. It was weird to see Angel in such a calm setting wearing a giant pig onesie and light make-up. Instead of his far tighter leather outfits that moved all his fluffy tits up and heavy make-up job.”

“They were his best features and they were exposed. They couldn’t help but stare at them even if it was intentional. They were just so fluffy and huge like you could lose yourself in them. It didn’t help that he was a wanted criminal given how the whole of Pentagram City was looking for him because of Val's reward for Angel’s safe return. Of course, Angel was special to Lillian even if they did see that and Bel was busy trying to coax Nifty out of hiding from behind Mochi.”

“To notice Mochi and Chole’s shocked faces. Ellie was in awe as well but she had a feeling and Marie’s file on hand as well plus the fact not a lot of nine-tailed cat demons roaming hell’s streets. Nifty comes out from hiding her head and slowly makes its way to where Bel can see it.”

“Hi everyone, glad to see you got everything I asked for. Now Nifty no need to hide. Why don’t you come out from behind Mochi Lillian’s fine? Sure all these machines look scary but she’s still the same. Why don’t you come out? You like the clip she gave you. Do you want to meet your future siblings? She's having triplets. All of them are nice and healthy. Your mama’s doing just fine, she's just sleeping.”

“You promise Bel that my mama’s going to be okay. Why are you named Bel? You don’t have a bell on your head. You have a candle why that and it’s burning doesn’t that hurt? What about my siblings, my future brothers or sisters, what are triplets? What’s a litter of kittens?”

“Nifty I promise your mama’s going to be okay all those machines are to help her they just look a lot scarier than they are. This candle is just a part of my body, it doesn't hurt, it feels rather nice. My flame possesses healing properties.”

“Your siblings are fine, growing nice and strong. I had my best nurse and my girlfriend Ellie. Get a picture so you can meet them. Now a litter of kittens is a group of kittens and triplets means she has three kittens at once. Why don’t you come out of hiding? Put up all those pretty pictures you made I’m sure when she wakes up.”

“Oh Bel you’re too much I’m blushing”

“ Ellie Bellie you earned it you’re the best-kiss. Now Nifty I’d bet Lillian would love to wake up and find them. You must have put a lot of hard work into them. Did you like all the art supplies I had? I bet they look amazing. Can I see them? You must be quite the little artist. Now don’t stay up too late, okay you need your rest as well.”

“Nifty steps out from behind Mochi and heads over to Lillian’s bed. Nifty climbs up onto the bed plastering her cutely crude drawings. Along the walls and placing her favorite on Lillian’s bedside tray. A picture of Lillian and Nifty covered in pink moth blood wearing their flower crowns and a bunch of dead moth bodies. Before snuggling close to Lillian, Nifty's head rested on her fluffy tails before falling asleep within seconds.”

“Chloe and Mochi are still speechless and Ellie takes the items they were holding and puts them on her cart with Lillian’s special pillow on top because of her shots and it may hurt to sit down for a while.”

“Zzz”

“I got everything you ask for Bel. When she wakes up needs to take one of these anti-nausea pills in the morning. They’re made with ginger and various other ingredients to help with her nausea in the mornings. Then she has these anti-nausea pills only to take at night. Made with ginger for her nausea, poppy seeds, and catmint to help with sleep.”

“Should help make nights easier and help her sleep through the night for she needs to take one before bed. These pills should make her feel super sleepy and maybe even a little loopy. She’ll be out within minutes. These pills take effect rather quickly. Then we have these prenatal she needs to take these twice a day. It's best taken with food if she can stomach it.”

“I also got the pillow Lillian may be sore for a few days because of the shots and she may walk funny for a while but that’s normal. Like Bel said before she’ll feel pretty shitty just for a few days she got a double dose so it’ll hit her twice as hard. She has 13 years of toxins to flush out. Your kittens will be fine and Lillian as well. She’ll just have to take it easy for a few days.”

“Thanks, Ellie I’ll be sure she takes all her pills. These should help her majorly. Now what’s with all the bags and boxes?”

“That’s what I wanted to talk to you about Angel so let's head out. Get Lillian those flowers and I want you to meet this friend of mine. I have a feeling you’ll get along great. Lillian will be fine without you for a bit. She has lots of company, best just to let her sleep now. She’s in great hands. Let's walk and talk. I have some stuff I wish to talk to you about.”

“Okay we can go Mochi and I don’t know your name you cute little imp. For some reason, you look familiar to me but I can’t place why though take good care of Lillian for me Nifty too until I get back. She loves her as one of her own.”

“You’ve been pretty quiet and my eyes are up here. I hate to inform you of this but all these tits and all their fluffy glory are all Lillian’s. I’m sure you’re all shocked to see the porn star Angel Dust here. Not what you’re expecting to see me in such a cozy outfit in place of my more skimpy get-ups.”

“Thanks for getting all that stuff for Lillian. The long extra gown, extra fuzzy blankets, and sheets. If you haven’t guessed she’s my everything and I want the best for her and our kittens. By some miracle, I’m the dad, believe me, or not, but our kittens do take after me in some sense. I best get going. I hate to keep Bel waiting. This friend of hers must be special.”

Step, Step, Step

“Angel and Bel walk out so they can walk and talk. Let's leave them be for now. Chole and Mochi alone are finally able to find their words to talk about. How Marie is here and they’re so happy to see her and she’s had her share of adventures. Even got a boyfriend and kittens out of it given how Angel was a human soul. Left they wondering if she used the gift of fertility on him.”

“Marie is that you are truly you. I can't believe you are here. Everyone back home has missed you so much we thought. You were gone for good, you've come back to us. You’ve been gone for ten whole years. I missed you so much. Sounds like you had some adventures. We thought we saw you on the news and TV ads.”

“We just didn’t want to get our hopes up but you’re back you going by your middle name now. Where have you been? Why could we find you, not that it matters that you're here now. So Angel Dust you two a thing now can’t say I saw that coming you make a cute couple. Everyone’s talking about Angelpaws. You’re carrying his kittens and that's such happy news. Did you use that spell on him to give him the ability to reproduce?How long have you two been a couple.”

“How far along are you? I can't wait to tell your dad and brothers they miss you so much. We have so much to talk about like how Toulmose and Saribi are now engaged. Toulouse is insistent that they only get married with you present. Belitz has a huge music star. Thomas is working for Bel now he made your pills.”

“Easy Chole she can’t hear you she’s sleeping and she might not want to go back she’s made a life for herself. She works for I.M.P. and Angel is a wanted criminal. He’s here sinners can’t leave the Pride ring do you know how much trouble? We’ll get into it if anyone reports him to Val overlords are no joke.”

“Mochi you worry too much and I know Marire or should I Lillian have a life now. I just want to talk, get some answers and let her family see her again. They miss her and they are worried about her. Now you better be nicer to Angel. They love each other just by the way he talks and looks at her. He’s the father to her kittens, sure he caused quite a stir.”

“His choice of career isn’t for everyone but come on. You could stand to be less judgemental mo-mo. He’s very nice. He has his reasons for disappearing. He brought Lillian back to us. So try and be nice to him and know him better he must mean a lot to Lillian and vice versa. Now you know that sinners can leave the Pride ring. It’s just Lucifer told everyone that so he can keep track of them easier having them all in one place.”

“Fine and I know I just can’t believe he’s here. I’ll try and be nice but if we get into deep shit this is all on you.”

“Deal”

“Now let’s keep an eye on these two sleeping cuites best to keep Angel Dust happy and we did promise to watch them.”

“Lets leave those watch over Lillian and Nifty. Now Chole played things cool but she knows more than she lets on. Now let's get to Bel and Angel the people you are most eager to hear. They’re walking and talking as they walk down a long hallway. Let's listen in.”

“So Bel what did you want to talk about is something wrong with Lillian you’re not telling me? Who is this friend you want me to meet and why do you want me to give Lillian flowers so badly? I mean it’s nice to want to give them to her. I want to give her the world of our kittens too. However, what’s so special about these flowers?”

“I hope this won’t take too long. I have work tomorrow and it’s getting late. I want to be well rested. We have quite a trip back to Lust. I wouldn't want to keep Trixie and the others waiting. They must be tired as well wanting to get home to bed. What’s with all the bags and nice warped boxes you didn’t have to get us anything. Now how do you know Nifty you seemed pretty good with her. Plus Nuggie’s must miss me. I mean I’ve been gone for hours and I didn’t give him his evening walk and dinner.

“Angel is easy, everything with Lillian is fine. I just thought I should tell you without others present and away from Lillian. I didn’t want to worry her. The last thing she needs is to be stressed out right now. It’s just sometimes with hybrids each case is different with this case being extra special. Hybrids in general can come with complications.”

“Angel's voice filled with worry as he spoke”

“Complications, what kind of complications Bel.”

“ Well the birth may be harder pushing out all those tails and arms won’t be easy. Lillian has magic so your kittens may inherit it and if you weren’t a sinner they may not be able to handle it such as emise power. With Lillian’s magic now back at full power. After being in a ten-year sleep it may be a bit unstable. That’s why I hope you can convince her. To take my suggestion for Stolas to give her magic lessons to help her manage it.”

“Oh she’ll be okay right I don’t want to lose her and if her magic’s unstable maybe she shouldn’t use it at all.”

“ Angel I’m the best at what I do, don't worry if I can help it everyone will be okay. Just don’t let her use it for the mouth and then she’ll just need to limit her magic use l wouldn’t take it away from her. She’ll need help to channel it. Stolas is a great teacher.”

“Okay Bel that makes me feel slightly better but I’m still worried my sweet kitten was still going on hits the first four weeks. I’m happy she’s taking it easier now and both she and our kittens are healthy. But did she go topside? The human realm isn’t the cleanest place.”

“I just found out she didn’t have the proper shots and how she can get sick twice as easily. I’m worried she might have caught something and the shots make her sick even if they are good for her and are safe for our kittens. I just worry for her.”

“I mean, Ozzie told me when she feels under the weather it’s not pretty. How explosive magic can be when people with magic running through their veins can be each case is different. I saw it with my own eyes. It was so scary seeing her all sweating and feverish. After walking for hours in the rain. Thanks for taking care of her all those years ago, you're like the mother she never had.”

Easy I know you’re worried for her but some of that is your anxiety talking causing you to think the worst. Try to breathe Lillian must have known she wasn’t feeling great.”

“So she took on easier hits Lillian had someone to help her. Now tell me what happened. It can be scary seeing our loved ones in pain or sick. My pleasure Angel I like having Lillian around. She has the biggest heart. No one should have to be faced with the choice she was given.

“Thanks, Bel. I feel a little better. Now what happened was she started glowing a holy white light then she started floating before a memory popped out just like the one we just saw. Then it exploded in a flash of white light showing us what happened after she left.”

“She was having a fever dream but it was a vision. To make matters worse she didn’t remember a thing. I want to tell her but that is proving to be harder than I thought. I at least convinced her to think about seeing her family and hearing them out.”

“What worries me is all that happened with her power with magic limited. Sure Ozzie said when sick magic has no limits but I don’t believe it. If all that happened while her magic was limited. What would happen now that her magic is back at full capacity scares me. It doesn’t help that that third memory Lillian didn’t summon her magic has a mind of its own at times and that’s terrifying.”

“Yes her magic can be a bit explosive at times but that’s why she needs the tutoring. Especially when she’s sick it can be when her magic is extra potent and unpredictable. It may be scary but she has a lot of power that sometimes just begs to be let out in big bursts then once she lets it out she is just normally sick.”

“Now the reason is that the heart on her tail is a lot more than just for show. It’s because her magic does have a mind of its own; she tends to think with her heart and not her head at times. Resulting in magic spells she has no memory of casting them.”

“Okay Bel that clears up some confusion she’ll be well taken care of back at Ozzie’s place. The staff are the best even if some of them are now scared to go into our room for some reason. It’s a bit of a mess Lillian tries her best to keep things clean. She hasn’t had much energy to clean, not that it’s her fault she is carrying triplets. She’s working hard to ensure they’re nice and healthy. Given they’ll be far bigger than normal she needs all the rest she can get.”

“I love her big heart, how she’s always thinking of others before herself but if she wakes up feeling sick in the dead of night. I want her to feel okay with waking me up and letting me see her value. I want to be there for her to rub her back, and sore paws. Rub her stomach to help soothe her into sleep or help with the nausea. Help the vomit come give her yarrow leaves to help her puke”

“Now that she has the proper meds it should help with her nausea. I know it’s normal, I just can’t stand seeing her sick and sleepy all the time. Her appetite varies one moment she has a ravenous appetite eating to her heart's content. The next she’s puking her guts out and then passing out from the sheer exhaustion of throwing up.”

“If I'm being real I’m worried about her appetite. It's like she eats one big meal. Then she doesn’t feel like eating the rest of the day because she’s asleep for most of it. I know she needs sleep and she may not have much of an appetite because of the morning sickness. Then up most of the night sick to her stomach. What’s worse is she feels the need to hide this from me. Having her pass on us had me so worried now.”

“If she wasn’t drinking enough water, I know she doesn’t like the taste. I just want her to be okay Bel. I know she's fine now but that still doesn’t ease my worry for her if something like this happens again. When I’m not home or anyone else for that matter. If she’s home alone and she gets another dizzy spell. When no one is there to help her, I don't want to come home after she passed out for hours.”

“Angel easy Lillian is fine and she will be notified that she has gotten the proper care. You have been there for Lillian, you've been taking such great care of that much is obvious. You two care so deeply for each you would do anything for each other. The fact that you’re so nervous for her is a good thing but try not to stress too much. It’s not good for you or Lillian and your unborn kittens.”

“Cat demons in general, not just Lillian, tend to hide when they’re not feeling well, not wanting to cause worry. Even though it has the opposite effect. Until it becomes too hard to hide anymore but you know Lillian better than anyone. You know when she’s pretending to be asleep. I know for a fact that Lillian will be in great care in all six of your hands.”

“ It’s not just her, I can't believe they do that. I get they don’t want to cause worry they shouldn’t do that to their loved ones. Thanks, true Bel. I know my kitten better than anyone. It’s still nice to hear though we’ve been getting so much praise I can’t believe it hasn’t gone to my head. I’m blushing hard and beaming with pride.”

“I know but it’s just in their nature and they can’t help it.”

“Well even if it’s in their nature I still worry for her. Everyone has been so nice and helpful to us with our kittens and giving us places to stay. I am forever grateful for your kindness and generosity. This is a big one keeping our relationship with Lillian and my presence under wraps. Stepping in for us with that close call at the cafe sometimes Lillian and I get a little playful and one thing leads to another at least we kept our clothes on.

“ Angel it’s nothing and you’ll make sure to give her the world and you’ll for sure give it to Lillian and your kittens. You’ll spoil them senseless even more than you already have. Now you’ll make sure she takes all her pills. You’re not wrong about her diet from what you told me; she's been eating too much sugar and salt.”

“That’s part of why she’s been feeling so sluggish and extra sleepy. Her body is not getting what it needs. That with the bonus of not drinking enough water. She’s competing for resources with three little ones. For everything, trying to make sure she gets what she needs.”

“Thanks, I was wondering why she was extra sleepy. It seemed unnatural. Don’t worry Lillian is in good hands. I’ll make her take her pills. She's going to be pissed about having to limit her sugar intake. She might bite my head off or at least throw a hissy fit. With some hissing, growling may get a little fired up both figuratively and literally. Given her demon form and how badass it is.”

“Nothing I can’t handle, worst case she may give me the silent treatment or possibly some waterworks. Lillian knows this is for her good and our kitten's health as well. She knows this is for her good. She'll come around. The only challenging part is she has been craving sweets and sugar with a vengeance. Even though she’s puking like crazy sweet things are her safe foods. Some of the few foods she’s able to stomach and keep down but I know her eating that much sugar is unhealthy.”

“Angel, if she's craving sweet things then we have plenty of alternative ways to satisfy that sweet tooth and cravings. Like fruit and honey that should help and as a nice bonus they’re good for her and full of nutrients. You’re pretty brave of you. It’s not easy to tell an expecting queen, no not knowing how she’ll take it.”

“ Going on more about her diet. She’ll need lots of iron, calcium, protein leafy greens, and lots of liquids, mostly water. Maybe figure out how she likes it to get her to drink more of it. Smoothies are easy to stomach, they taste great, and are full of vitamins.”

“I’ll be sure to do that. I'd love to cook and I’m great at it. I can take a chance to try out some new recipes. I’ve been dying to try for a while now.”

“That’s great to hear Angel this should help make up for all those lost nutrients she hasn’t been getting. Then hopefully she’ll get some of her energy back. As much as she needs her rest we can’t have her sleeping the day away. I want you two to enjoy your time together before you have three cute kittens underfoot.”

“Less rich decadent food and having her meals in smaller portions like six small meals as opposed to three big ones. Like I said before, that should help her keep her meals down more easily. She can have sweet and salty foods just in moderation. After all, she needs a little sugar and salt in her diet. Now her appetite is known to vary. When carrying kittens in general, carrying a many at once can prove to be extra challenging.”

“That’s what I plan on doing and at least she still enjoys her favorite foods that’ll help ease the dread of having to tell her. It helps that your appetite is varying and you are pretty good at easing my concerns.”

“ Well, it’s what I do. I have to keep both parents calm and happy. That’s why her nausea is so bad. When she reaches her second trimester her nausea should ease up only certain smells will trigger it. Her appetite will increase her cravings as well. She most likely had some if she hasn’t already.”

“Yeah I figured as much and she has been getting cravings all right. She loves syrup on her eyes and hot sauce on her pancakes. They’re her favorite and most often indulged cravings. Anything else I should know about Bel”

“Yes, all these tracks on the topic of diet led me to my next topic exercise. She may not like it but she’ll need to do some light exercise. She protested a lot of my mere suggestion of it but she must get moving light walks and stretching. It's good for her and her kittens.”

“You can take this as a chance to take in the sights the rings have to offer. If she does go back to work tell her to take it easy. Like easier hits and intense hits, I know you may not like her doing fieldwork, Angel. She wouldn’t be doing solo missions. I'm sure Blizo will have someone or someone with her at all times.”

“We can manage that going on walks just as it sounds super romantic just us walking around the Lust ring. We can even talk to Nug’s and the pups for walks. It will be fun. She’ll hopefully go back to work for I.M.P. On Monday she’s super excited. Bel, I hate the thought of her doing fieldwork she could get hurt or worse sick. I can’t stand that though Bel even if she has company I still fear for her safety.”

“Getting hurt is a normal thing that’s to be expected but I can’t stand the thought. I can’t lose my focus if I’m worried for a second about Lillan’s safety. I could get hurt. I have to maintain my human disguise and big feelings and getting hurt can cause Anthony to go to Angel Dust in a matter of seconds. I can’t get busted. That would be bad not just for me but for everyone. I would feel better if Lillian was doing office work with Stolas.”

“ Angel I know you’re worried for Lillian but from what Bee’s told me about Blizo. Lillian’s in good hands; they won’t let anything bad happen to her if they can help it. Stolas is working for I.M.P. Now that’s shocking when did that happen? You have a human form, you're full of surprises today.”

“Now Angel when she is not as fast or agile anymore she’ll be doing office work as much as she’ll hate that. Does that soothe your worries? Angel, you can’t treat her like she’s helpless. Lillian hates that you know that so give her some freedom. Making her feel like she can still do her job without people treating her like she is pregnant makes her weak.”

“Then once she closes in on her due date she will stay at home wherever that may be given your whole soul mess. Your follow-up appointment as well in two weeks is just your usual check-up, nothing to worry about.”

“I’m still worried for her but I guess we could use the help as long as she doesn’t do solo missions and they’re easier hits nothing too staining I would hate to make her feel useless.”

“Now as soon as she hits her second trimester when she starts showing I don’t want her going topside. I have to talk to Blizo about that since I made a clear case about not wanting her topside. I can plead a pretty good case so I’ll text him since it’s late. She can fight me all she wants. She better have her fluffy little peach in a desk chair.”

“Filling out paperwork with Stolas is the second newest employee after me. Thanks for setting that up. Now do you have anything to help with Lillian's sore back and stiff muscles? Since it’s troubling her so much since I won’t always be there to give her massages on her back, paws, and stomach.”

Yes, I do have something to solve your problem. I can give her a huggable and weighted heating pal hot water bottle in cute animal shapes with a soft plush outside so she can hug and cuddle. To help with her adjustment. With her changing body temperature that causes me to get chills. As well as help her with her cramps from the nausea.”

“They work wonders on sore bodies as they help the pain and stiffness just melt away. Should help with her sore back and aching paws plus cat demons love hot things and feeling warm. With her chills, she craves heat now more than ever. She even craves human contracts like crazy. Lillian’s been extra cuddly in case you haven’t noticed.”

“That would be perfect for her because she loves soft things and stuffed animals. All that in a warm heavy hot water bottle plush. It would be a huge help what shapes do you have? She has been craving heat. She does feel cold when I’m not in the bed and she likes to hold me, not that I mind. I love how close we are. I love our cuddle sessions. It's simply the best.”

“Well, we have cats, dogs, pigs, spiders, we even do custom orders. I also want to tell you that her animal insects will be stronger. Like her sense of smell we know now is extra sensitive and will cause her to hurl like coffee for example. We don’t want a repeat of the whole rose bush incident. Did she tell you about any other smells that bother her that she told you about?”

“That’s for sure but now we have the proper meds they should help. I wonder why you want me to meet this friend of yours. Can I have a hint, please? I don’t know about any other things that trigger her. She hasn’t told me I just found out today about the coffee thing but I’ll keep you posted. Now I bet she’d love the cat ones or maybe an extra fluffy spider with my fur coloring. I can put my perfume on it that way it smells of me.”

“Angel I can’t tell you about this friend it would ruin the surprise but given how Lillian is being more open about her past her fur back to normal proves that. With a slight change in that pink and black camo on her heart. I figured you might want to meet someone from her past. I can get you those heating pals for you.”

“Thanks, Bel, that would be great. Fine Bel I would like to meet some of the people from her past. Getting to learn more about Lillian from people that knew her growing up.”

“Of course and I can assure you this person I want you to meet knows Lillian better than anyone. Now did you know that before Lillian was expecting her sense of smell was wicked? She could figure out where to find the best herbs. She could figure out who a person was just by their scent alone. Now her sense of smell must be ten times as strong.”

“Yes she does have a great sense of smell Lillian loves how I smell of strawberries and cotton. She says it is her favorite smell and loves to bury herself so deep in my tits taking it all in. I love it when she does that then I can take in her scent of lavender perfume with the stale notes of blood and gunpowder.”

“With her natural musk earthy after she tends to her plant's wet earth and ginger. I love the smell of ginger. It reminds me of all the times she took care of me. I love the sweet tangy smell of ginger not just because of all the memories but because it smells like her and it reminds me of her.”

“Angel that's so sweet now just a heads up. Her hearing is going to be extra sensitive, keep an eye out for that and this may result in headaches. Maybe investing in some earplugs, maybe noise-canceling headphones might be the best option. In case things become too much for her. I could give you some if you like.”

“I have noticed here hearing is stronger like this at Ellie’s a week ago. Everyone was eating breakfast because that was the last day before we went to move in with Fizz and Ozzie she made a whole thing. Inviting Fizz, Ozzie, Blizo, and Stolas I’m surprised she didn’t invite you.”

“I didn’t know she was dating anyone. She said she lived alone. I guess until now she moved in with you not too long ago. What's it like living with you? Her. She was a great host to me and Lillian.

“That brings me to my story. She claimed to have heard Fizz even though he wasn’t sitting with us and no one else heard anything.”

“Okay Angel do tell me I would like to hear this story now I would’ve gone but I had other plans. We like to keep our dating life private. We've been dating for five years but we wanted to take things slow. We only just now chose for her to move in together and it’s been amazing.”

“That’s great you two make a cute couple you deserve to be happy. Now my story goes like this. Lillian goes to check it out a few minutes later she comes in. Dragging Fizz all wrapped up in our Angelic rope. Then giving him to Ozzie as a gift her face beaming with pride as she presented Fizz to him. She’s my little huntress bringing the people she cares about gifts to, it's how she shows she cares.”

“What scared me was after presenting Fizz she got a wicked headache and no memory of what happened and then she collapsed into slumber. Luckily for me, Ozzie told me it’s normal like a case of a baby brain but more animal-like as far as I know this only happened two maybe three. She hasn’t had any more cases since as far as I know.”

“Have to say that’s a great story and he’s right, that's normal. Those states come and go as they please. When she reaches her third trimester she’ll be experiencing way more of those states. Best to have someone keep an eye on her when that time comes even if it’s months away. She’ll most likely give birth in March.”

“You told me Lillian started showing systems mid-late August 20th to be exact. Now it’s the 24th of September she’ll most likely give birth around March 20 but sometimes they might come earlier or later only time will tell.”

“Thanks, don't worry when we'll both be on maternity leave. By then we’ll be back at the hotel. My soul will be mine again. We’ll be an overlord and I can make my hours. I’ll want to be there for her and to take her here when her water breaks. By then everyone will know about our kittens and our station as overlords will be secured. Anything else I should know about cat demons I want to know more.”

“ That sounds great Angel if anyone can do it it’s you two. You’ll take hell by storm. They better watch out for Lillian and Angel hell’s next overlords of porn. Now animal demons like cat demons and hellhounds when expecting tend to be extra clingy.”

“Missing their favorite person, this being you Angel like crazy. Causing them to be super emotional like hormonal fits. Then the sheer joy of seeing like it’s the highlight of their day. Like normal cats and dogs, she may not like being alone. Each case varies, some result in excessive grooming, pulling of fur, and possible destruction of property. Has Lillian experienced anything like that?”

“For sure my first day working for I.M.P. She missed me like crazy. I won't go into details because I don’t want to embarrass her. As we know when she’s upset she eats her feelings. So long story short it involves a shit ton of ice cream and non-alcoholic Beelzebub juice.”

“Yes, I remember now Ozzie called me saying the staff came to them terrified. Hearing all sorts of loud noises coming from your room that sounded a lot like Lillian and even though something was bugging her they were scared to approach her. Then as you know that led to girl's night we had a blast.”

“Yeah I you did now we’re getting off-topic here. Why did you have two duffles packed and most likely full of clothes? What’s in those boxes and how did Nifty get inside? Are we almost there? I want to be well-rested for work tomorrow. I bet Trixie and everyone else must be sick of waiting for us; they must want to get back home as well. Plus I miss Nug's. He must be so worried about me and he hasn’t eaten in hours. It's way past his dinner time.”

“Angel Easy Nug’s is fine, the staff are taking care of him, I had Trixie, Fizz, and Ozzie go home. I had them port your stuff over.

“Thanks, Bel, that's nice of you to hear he’s in good hands now. Why did you send them home? I know I could port Lillian and myself home but I’m worried about portal travel. This may cause her to feel dizzy and lightheaded, possibly resulting in throwing up. That may not be good for her or our kittens. I don’t want another scare like we had earlier.”

“I want Lillian to stay here overnight. For a few days and nights observe her and make sure everything checks out. I thought you might want to spend the first night with Lillian before heading back to Lust in the morning. You can visit her all you want; she is just a portal away when all goes well. She’ll be back to living with you and working on Monday.”

“This is just a precaution. She's in great hands. My staff is the best and our healer is amazing. He’s the person I’m taking you to meet and he’s highly skilled in plant magic. He’s always making new hybrid plants like these beautiful rose lily hybrids. I forget what they’re called but he takes such good care of those flowers. I thought Lillian might like some as a nice surprise.”

“Plus it’s late. I didn't want you to head home while it’s dark or as dark as it gets in hell. Sloth is pretty chill but Lust at night no offense to Ozzie’s people but a handsome person like walking the streets of Lust at night. Some can be a little handsy even though consent is very serious. In my older brother's ring. Even though you’re more than capable of defending yourself I don’t doubt that. Those Tommy guns you always have on hand they’re your secret weapon.”

“Okay, thanks I guess we can’t be too careful. I know you have spare rooms but is it possible for me to get a cot? If that isn’t asking too much. I don’t want to be away from her tonight after what happened today’s scare. I want to sleep by her side. I like to wake up and the first thing I see is her sleeping face. It’ll be an adjustment but it’s only two days. I’ll manage that long without her. I'll visit every day after work.”

“Well I can't wait to meet this healer. He must be really good. You speak so highly of him. He gave my kitten medicine so she'll be able to stomach. He's a winner in my book. Now those flowers sound amazing. I'll be sure to pick Lillian up a dozen of them for her. She'll love them. They sound beautiful. I can't wait to see them in person.”

“As for those boxes, I don’t know what’s in them. I do know they’re for you and Lillian, a gift from Ozzie, said they were made just for you two. As for work, this won’t take long. I promise I want you well-rested for work. A good night's sleep is important. Just relax, it's only 8:10. The night is still young. I'll be in bed before ten I promise.”

“Okay, Bel I keep you to that you and Ozzie got us gifts that’s so nice of him it must be for the babies. I wonder what it could be clothes, or toys we do need to stock up on stuff for the nursery. Plan the baby shower and gender reveal party. There is so much to do before they come, triplets mean three times the diapers, bottles, and cribs.”

“Whether or not she’ll breastfeed them or go with formula. We’ll have to take parenting class, read books and pack a hospital bag. Since there may be complications I want you to present for the birth Bel I want you to deliver them. Will they have magic in their veins and when will it start to show.”

“Angel relax one thing at a time okay you still have a long time even though it doesn’t feel like it. I did you the favor of giving you some books and pamphlets. Sloth has the best classes for this type of thing and I wouldn’t plan anything until she reaches her second trimester. The first one is rough and involves lots of puking. Lillian may not be in a partying mood. Until that eases all you can do is be there for her.

“Okay Bel”

“Good to hear now, of course, you can sleep with her. Her bed can pull out revealing a second bed so you can sleep in the same bed kind of. Now trust me I’ve seen those flowers they’re just amazing, taking in their beauty is something else. That’s why I want you to see them so badly they’re even Lillian’s favorites. Since she won’t feel great tomorrow because of the hellpies shot, I thought this would be a nice gesture and a happy surprise to make her feel slightly better.

“Angel responded as if everything was normal because he didn’t know that Bel was taking her to see Thomas. The flowers were war and peace lilies and Bel knew that she was just being coy, you sly sheep. You’re a sheep in wolf clothing pretending like you don’t know. Trying to surprise Angel you’ll surprise him all right, give him the scare of his afterlife.”

“After Angel wants to impress Thomas Angel is the father to his daughter's kids. Thomas will be very protective of his baby girl; he won't just let her date anyone. Plus the added fact that these kittens were a happy accident yet an accident nonetheless. They haven’t been dating for a full year. That and how he’s a wanted felon his job choices wouldn’t exactly impress Thomas or gain his approval.”

“Porn star turned hitman wouldn’t be the best thing to go off of. Thomas would want the best for his baby girl but I have a feeling Thomas is different. He'll understand and I have a feeling their meeting will be one they won’t soon forget.”

“That’s great but I feel kind of bad just leaving Lillian here while she’s under the weather. Even if it’s just a little cold she’ll feel better by Monday. I feel kind of guilty. That I won’t be here to take care of her like all the times she did for me. I know she’ll be in great hands but I still feel like I should be for instead of going to work.”

“As much as I love my job I love Lillian so much more. I can’t just leave her here the last time she was unwell. That huge surge of magic was terrifying. That was when her magic was limited now it’s back at full power after a ten-year slumber. Who knows what will happen now.”

“Angel she’ll be fine, I won't worry about her. Ellie and I will take great care of her. When we’re busy the staff will take great care of her and go to work and be a total badass. Her magic may be a little wild when she is sick but nothing we can’t handle. I promise we’ll take the best care of her, give her everything she needs and then some.”

“Okay Bel I’m not completely convinced but I trust you, Bel. You’ll take great care of Lillian just like you did all those years ago. Then Lillian is in great hands. I’m putting a lot of trust in you because my phone will be silent. You won’t be able to contact me. I don’t want to find my phone filled with worrisome texts and many missed phone calls.”

“I want cute pics of my sweet kitten sleeping. You know what to do since this isn’t your first time taking care of someone who’s sick but I have to know she’s going to be in the best of care.”

“Angel I’ve said this countless times Lillian will be fine. The kittens aren’t even here yet you’re full of so much nervous dad energy. Hopefully, my friend can help soothe your worries. He’s a father to three wonderful kids as well but all his kids are grown up now. He has two sons and a daughter with him having two eldest sons. The daughter was the youngest and most kind and tender-hearted. He can offer you some advice if you want. He's a seasoned pro.”

“Okay, Bel I’ll try my best and ease up on my worries. I just can’t help it after the whole love potion mess. I can’t stand the very thought of seeing her hurt and helpless like that ever again. Just like her getting sick even if it’s just a little cold. She’ll get the shots that are good for her. She’ll be walking funny for a few days. Will she be in pain? This person better has so good advice I could sure use some.”

“Okay, Angel still isn’t seeing the connection I mean how thick can he be what’s going on in that head of his? Don’t I don’t want to go down that road and whatever freaky things he thinks.”

“Well, he's full of wisdom. I know Angel was a scary time for you but that’s in the past now no use dwelling on it. Lillian will just be a little stiff for a few days a week tops. Until then she’ll have to sit on her special pillow. Ellie gave her "I bet you want to find out about Nifty don’t you.”

“Okay, spill because I have so many questions. I do understand that you met in the limo. You seemed closer than just for a few seconds. Now I was in the limo when I started to smell this familiar sweet strawberry smell. That put me right to sleep. I had this super livid dream of Lillian and Nifty. I felt very real but the details are fuzzy.”

“When I woke up the dream turned out to be super real. I was back in the limo to a much more polite awakening from Trixie. Lillian, Bel, and I woke up. Fizz and Ozzie are still asleep. Of course you know this part naturally but I just wanted to set the scene.”

“Of course Angel please go on I want to hear more this is getting good”

“Thanks, Bel now after Lillian and I were talking when I noticed her baby bump looked bigger than usual. Like she was showing but it’s far too early even knowing now that they’re going to be far bigger than normal. That’s when I get scared of my afterlife. Seeing Nifty’s head pop out of her onesie scaring me so bad I thought I might go to the second hell. It left me speechless for a while.”

“Now I know Lillian loves her and I do want Nifty to stay. My friends back at the hotel are to be worried sick about me and Lillian. If a third person goes missing that will only add to their worry. At the same time, she has to go back.. The mere mention of her having to leave broke her. I told Lillian that Nifty could stay in a moment of panic.”

“I can’t stand seeing my sweet little kitten cry. This pregnancy is being hard on Lillian enough as it is. I look like a total monster if I take away her baby. I mean before we found out about the kittens. She saw Nifty as her kitten. I can’t blame her because she wanted kids that much. Even if she didn’t bring it up. It crushed her that we couldn’t have kids that way or so I thought. I just don’t know what I’m going to do. I'm at a bit of a crossroads because both ways have their pros and cons.”

“Angel's unease wasn’t just because of what to do with their newfound Nifty problem. The person who “owned” Nifty’s soul was Alastor a.k.a the Radio Demon. Al wasn’t someone you wanted to cross and Lillian knew that she was one of the few people who didn’t trust Al. Angel and Lucifer included, they didn’t like how he wore that fake smile all the time. Hiding his true intentions never showed how he was truly feeling. He was the most powerful overlord to walk hell’s streets.”

“The mere mention of his name strikes fear into their hearts. When he joined the hotel brought two souls with him that he “owned” Husk and Nifty. Husk is Angel’s best friend besides Cherri and a formal overlord. His soul was bound to Al he bet his soul on in a very high-stakes game of poker. Husk lost and is bound to Al. Now part of the reason Husk and Angel are such good friends is because Husk understands Angel’s situation. What better than a person whose soul is also bound to an overlord who’s a real piece of work.”

“Nifty past was unknown but maybe she was an overlord who knows? Angel did know that she loved bad boys, cleaning, and bugs. To such a level that it scared most of the people at the hotel. All but Lillian and Alstor were the only ones who weren’t terrified of her. Angel knew deep down that they were his favorite souls even if he didn’t show it outright. Angel knew how he felt toward them even if Al acted like he was incapable of feeling anything.”

“Putting on that gentlemanly act Angel knew he was hiding something Angel saw through his bullshit. Angel used to put up an act before realizing it. Angel didn’t have to keep his guard up while at the hotel he could let himself let his guard down. He didn’t have to keep up the Angel Dust act; he could just be himself.”

“Al played the hotel off as a joke or an excuse to cause drama and problems. Al most likely had many more people as powerful Al had way more than two souls under his belt. Even if one used to be a former overlord. Since Husk and Nifty were “owned” by Al if they were to go missing. Al would track them down just like Val was doing to him only Al would track them down.”

“Al unlike Val they were both ruthless and not afraid to get their hands dirty. Alstor played the long game of waiting, buying time, waiting for the perfect time to strike. He often used others as pawns in his games; he was the kind who would kill only if it was convenient for him.”

“Otherwise, he will hire someone to stab you in the back and do his dirty work for him. Keep the blood off his hands, face and finely tailored suits. He hated being touched and only kept people around if they would prove useful to him in the future. Otherwise, they were killed on the spot. When Alstor issued death threats he always followed through on them and weren’t empty unless you caught wind of him in a rare good mood and he gave you mercy.”

“Al kept a calm, cool attitude unless you made him mad. Then he would turn you off in an instant. It would make you piss yourself and send shivers down your spine. That’s not even the scary part. What was truly scary was how calm he was after just brushing it off like nothing happened.”

“While Val on the other hand hated the long game and liked to take action right away. His thanks to his fiery temper and when he was mad which was often. He didn’t try to hide it which resulted in many things being trashed. Val wasn’t as powerful as Al but he was still pretty powerful alone. When he teams up with Vox and Velvette. They become an unstoppable force not to f*ck with. Angel knew taking on Val would mean taking on them as well because messing with one of them.”

“Means you mess with all three of them. Bull and horns type of thing. Luckily working with Val for so long when he wasn’t fearing for his life, high on moth pheromones. In pain from Val mad for the stupidest of reasons or too tired to care. In those rare moments where he had a good day. He picked up a few things about how to deal with them. While they do team up they do care for each other being besties and all. In the end, they only looked out for themselves.”

“Vox's weakness was that even though he was in an open relationship with Val, he did care for Val. Vox is super jealous of Angel and what happens at the studio he hates how much time they spend together. Even if Angel would rather spend as little time with that horny-horny moth as possible.”

“Angel could exploit that while they may look out for themselves. Love can make you do anything. To make sure the person you love is returned safely in your arms. Like how Angel was with Lillian. That's how Angel could make sure he got what he wanted without Vox interfering. Now I know they’re shitty people but they make a cute couple so f*cking bite me bitch.”

Velvette wouldn’t be much of a problem sure she had her fashion empire, a sass mouth. She had a powerful social media presence. One word and you’re worse than dead, your reputation is trashed. Causing people to lose any respect they once had for that person. Making that person wish they were dead was her one flaw; she was vain. Velvette put a lot of effort into her looks designing her outfits.”

“Spending hours putting together the right clothes, accessories, shoes, and make-up. Having it all come together in one stunning ensemble. Vox and Val saw her as their daughter/ protege with Angel having kittens of his own on the way he would do anything to protect them. He hoped this would prove the same with Velvette.”

“In an ideal world, Angel would hold Val hostage. In exchange for Val’s freedom Angel would want his freedom he would take Val’s soul in exchange for his own back a soul for a soul deal. Plus Val’s title as overlord and the studio. Plus way to ensure Val and no one else helped Val regain his title as overlord he only had beef with Val. Vox and Velvette could keep their titles and companies. As long as they promised to use their resources to help him give him favors free of charge.”

“Anytime he needed them no questions asked. In exchange, Val gets away alive but not unscathed. After all, Val put Angel through all the abuse, both physical and psychological making him feel worthless like a no-good whore. How would there be nothing without Val and his influence? Wishing Val would just shoot him put an end to his misery. He would get away without a little something to remember Angel by.”

“He would tear those wings off his shears. Making sure they would scare and not regret punching him in his beady little moth eyes. Possibly blinding him and wiping that stupid smile off his face he would knock a few teeth out. Then rip his antenna off his forehead because death would be too good for that mouth. This was also to prove Angel was nothing like Val and that Val would have to live with his mistakes. Think about all the shitty stuff he did. In place of death having the sweet mercy of death to forget his problems. No Angel wanted Val to regret all the messed up shit he pulled. He wanted him to live with that and make his afterlife.”

“Hell like Val did to him, Angel wanted to show that he wasn’t going to be pushed around anymore. That he was more than a whore and a slut he knew he was enough. Angel didn’t care or need Val’s approval or anyone else for that matter. He just needed to know he was good enough and thanks to lots of good friends. Lillian who was his everything and the only person whose opinion mattered to him.”

I wish I could go on more but I’ve been talking for far too long let's get back on topic. Bel and Angel are talking. Bel is going to help Angel figure out what to do with Nifty and whether or not she’ll stay or go. Maybe something else entirely like a compromise.”

“Thanks, Bel now after Lillian and I were talking when I noticed her baby bump looked bigger than usual. Like she was showing but it’s far too early even knowing now that they’re going to be far bigger than normal. That’s when I get scared of my afterlife. Seeing Nifty’s head pop out of her onesie scaring me so bad I thought I might go to the second hell. It left me speechless for a while.”

“Now I know Lillian loves her and I do want Nifty to stay. My friends back at the hotel are to be worried sick about me and Lillian. If a third person goes missing that will only add to their worry. At the same time, she has to go back. I’ll crush Lillian when you see her in the limo. The mere mention of her having to leave broke her. I told Lillian that Nifty could stay in a moment of panic.”

“I can’t stand seeing my sweet little kitten cry. This pregnancy is being hard on Lillian. I look like a total monster if I take away her baby. I mean before we found out about the kittens. She saw Nifty as her kitten. I can’t blame her because she wanted kids that much. Even if she didn’t bring it up. It crushed her that we couldn’t have kids that way or so I thought. I just don’t know what I’m going to do. I'm at a bit of a crossroads because both ways have their pros and cons.”

“Angel I have an idea that might please both of you but you have to make sure Lillian and Nifty are okay with it.”

“Sure let's hear it”

“That hairclip of Nifty’s radiants of magic has traces of Lillian’s magic. The pink rose quartz. The fun cockroach shape is her version of an Asmodan crystal. I believe it can open portals but we have to make sure and this one may just allow her to portal certain places. I’m pretty sure Lillian wouldn’t want Nifty going topside without supervision.”

“Okay Bell where are you going with this? How do you know for sure Nifty even went to the human realm? I mean that’s a bold move but Lillian wouldn’t do that, it's risky and foolish.”

“Well Angel I know this because my powers extend far more beyond just healing this is lesser knowledge. When I sleep I can also view people's dreams or dream-like realms sometimes where I am going.”

“You saw what happened in my dream, could you tell me what happened? Lillian’s dreamscape now gets to the point of "what's this idea of yours?”

“Yes, Angel and I’ll tell you later now my idea is if that hairclip of Nifty’s can open portals. Then she can just visit Lillian whenever she wants and return home back to that hotel. Now she can stay here and go home in the morning then she can come and go as she pleases.”

“That would be such a clever idea now. How did Nifty get inside when last I saw her she was fast asleep in the limo.”

“She woke up around five-ish and gave the staff a bit of a scare and picked the lock with that needle of hers. It’s a cool trick, Lillian told Nifty. I didn't know Lillian could pick locks. Nifty said her mama had Nature's lock picks. I guess Lillian uses her claws. That’s pretty clever and smart of her.”

“With Nifty's sudden appearance, once I knew Lillian was taken care of, I knew I had to settle down with the staff. I also knew that you were worried about Lillian and wanted some alone time with her. You also needed to get looked over as well.”

“I gave Nifty lots of paper and art supplies and kept her busy for a solid three hours. I thought it might be good for her to visit Lillian. I didn't expect anyone else to join her. It was much welcomed by Mochi and Chlo-Chlo. They seemed pretty shocked to see Lillian weird.”

“Lillian is just full of surprises isn’t she thankful for handling Nifty? She can be a bit strong at times. We do love her though even if she scares us at times it was kind of nice to see someone from the hotel. Now Bel I wouldn’t think too much of it they did just hear you tell them. Lillian was expecting and they must have seen me there and they probably know I’m the dad. That’s probably because they were just shocked given the circumstances. It’s understandable so don’t stress about it. Now any idea if we are getting any closer it feels like we’ve been walking for ages.”

“Just then at long last Bel and Angel arrive at two glass double doors with a paw print shape engraved in it. The glass is so thick you couldn’t see what lay on the other side.”

“I know but we have just arrived at long last. Come on in and watch your step, don't want to step on the wrong thing. Be warned it may be a little humid so your fur and my wool will get a little fizzy or puffed up.”

“Thanks, Bel, now let's go inside. A little humidity is nothing. Come on, let's meet this friend of yours.”

Step, Step, Step

“Angel and Bel walk in through the doors and soon find themselves in a very luscious greenhouse and it is humid. Angel was sweating through his fur. Bel wasn’t kidding about it being hot. Angel felt his fur frizzing up and he would soon be a giant puffball if he didn’t get out of there soon. Angel’s whole body was sticky and damp with sweat.”

“That’s when they reach the center of the greenhouse to find. This orange tom cat with white chest fur peeking out of wearing dirt stained overall’s. Thick leather padding to protect his delicate pink paw pads and little toe beans. Tending to those lily rose hybrids the war and peace lilies with such a delicate touch.”

“That’s when Bel introduces them to each other Angel left speechless because this was Thomas. Lillian’s dad was the friend she was talking about and his first impression of meeting him. Didn’t involve him all sweaty and puffed up like a giant wet fur ball that a cat coughed up. The embarrassment was crushing. Causing Angel to blush so hard his fur turned from white to pink. Angel's face got even hotter, his legs crossed. Angel started picking at the fur at his wrists again, a cute nervous habit of his.”

“Hello Thomas, there's someone I would like you to meet. This is the person I was telling you about.”

“Now let's end it, Thomas was the friend Bel wanted Angel to meet. If you want to know how Thomas reacts to meeting Angel and vice versa. then stay tuned for First Impressions: Hello Daddy the next instalment in the Web of Love series. This puts an end to the Friends Day out series. I hope you stay tuned and you won’t want to miss this. I promise it’s going to be my best yet.

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“Now, I bet you must be dying to find out how the Thomas and Angel meeting for the first time goes. I will set the scene because I want you to feel like you’re in their shoes. Bel introduces them to each other. Angel is left speechless because this is Thomas. Lillian’s dad was the friend she was talking about. Angel's first impression of meeting Thomas. Didn’t involve him all sweaty and puffed up like a giant wet fur ball that a cat coughed up in a cute yet embarrassing onesie.”

“The cute pig onesie, while cute and warm, is not ideal for this environment. It was sticking to his fur because Angel was sweating. This outfit was sticking to his fur. The embarrassment was crushing, causing Angel to blush so hard his fur turned from white to pink. Angel's face got even hotter, and his legs crossed. Angel started picking the fur at his wrists again, a cute nervous habit.”

He looked like such a mess and looked so sloppy. Angel took great pride in his appearance, from simply going out to day-to-day attire. Even if some days he just wanted to be comfortable, Angel could make yoga pants and tee shirts work. Angel was filled with great shame and embarrassment; he didn't look worthy of her father’s approval or his daughter. Even if Lillian was all grown up now, she would never stop being his baby girl. Thomas would never let just anyone date his daughter.”

“The added fact is his job choices weren’t something a father would approve of even if this is hell. A former porn star and wanted criminal. Still a wanted criminal but Angel was a hitman now. Angel was full of so much anxiety and worry, wanting to impress Lillian’s dad. With the possibility of heat stroke. Angel’s stomach started to churn, his third pair of arms popping out, clutching his stomach trying so hard not to hurl.”

“Angel felt very light-headed, on the verge of passing out, and despite his hands clutching his stomach, he couldn’t fight back the urge to hurl any longer and made a bolt for the compost box. Angel threw up all the contents from his stomach. It made him wish he hadn’t eaten so much earlier; it burned his throat coming up. Once all that was out of his system, Angel felt even more lightheaded and dizzy, then with a loud thump, Angel passed out. Now, how did this come to be? Let's listen in and find out, shall we?”

“Hello, Thomas, there's someone I would like you to meet. This is the person I was telling you about. Angel, this is Thomas and Thomas, Angel. Now, I bet you have heard of him. He’s far nicer than he’s depicted. I thought you would like to meet him. He has some very special news to tell you. Thanks for the meds. By the way, our patient loves them; maybe you should meet her.”

“My pleasure Bel, Angel as in Angel Dust the porn star. Why is it here, of all places? Maybe in the morning, it’s getting late. I have to tend to my plants before turning in for the night. I should introduce myself to our latest patient. After all, it's the polite thing to do. Wait! Do you hear that?”

“Yes, he’s very nice. As for why here, I should let you tell him. Hear what Thomas”

“Thomas's ears perk up at the sound of Angel puking in the far corner of the greenhouse.”

“I need quiet so I can hear. my hearing isn’t as good as it used to be, but I think I hear someone puking.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh”

“That’s puking alright. I guess it’s Angel Dust. he sounds awful; Angel Dust must be sick with some kind of stomach bug. I could get him some meds, maybe some herbs or tea if he could stomach it. I can’t just leave him sick. He needs help. Come on, Bel, follow me.”

Step, Step, Step

“Thomas starts walking away, flicking his tail in a motion saying, " Bel, please follow me. Bel started to follow Thomas from behind, the puking getting louder and louder. It’s so loud that even Bel is starting to hear it. Their pace quickens as they close in on the source of the sound. Now they were used to the heat and wearing clothes of breathable fabric so they were doing just fine with their fur and wool only a little frizzy.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu! Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh!”

“I think we’re getting closer, it's getting louder. Can you hear it now, Bel.”

“Bleu Gk-Bleu! Gk-Bleu Gk-Bleugh!”

“Yes, I can hear it. Just a heads up, Angel is his preferred name just a heads up.”

“Oh, my bad, how rude of me. Come on, I believe we’re close in on Angel. I wonder what’s so special about him.”

“You’ll just have to wait and see. I’ve only known him for over a day, but he’s something special. I consider him my friend. Now, let's go find him. I'm starting to worry about his health.”

“Well then, let’s get going. Wait, the puking stopped. What’s that sound?”

“As you know, Angel passes out with a loud thump. Hearing such a loud sound, Thomas stops for a moment, his ears perked and twitching before making a run for the compost pile. Bel is having a hard time keeping up with the surprisingly agile and fast cat despite him being in his early 50s. I had to guess it was adrenaline. Sheer determination to help someone in need gave him strength and speed.”

Thump!

“Step, Step, Step”

“Shit, shit, shit, he’s passed out f*ck this is bad I believe I heard the sound over by my many composting bins he must be there.”

“Easy, Thomas. I can barely keep up with you trying to slow down. He’s going to be okay. He’s a tough cookie; he’s been through way worse.”

“Sorry, Lu-Lu Bell, but time is of the essence. He may have a heat stroke if he is not used to the heat of this place. Being covered in fur, I have to keep warm because my plants require it.”

“Now that we’re all caught up, let's move on with the story. Bel and Thomas soon find themselves in an area with wooden boxes. Full of worms and various food scapes that would soon become wonderful compost. That Thomas uses in his garden, they notice the boxes have been tipped over. They soon find this giant puffball.”

“That was when Angel passed out his fur covered in dirt and the front of his pig onesie was stained with vomit and soaked in sweat. Thomas saw that Angel was suffering from heat stroke. When he tries to help Angel but takes off his outfit, things don’t go as planned.”

“Okay, first things first, we have to get that outfit off of him. Then take him to my medicine den, the only cool place in here. Where all my herd stocks are, we’ll need to cool him down. Possibly get him some water. We have to bring his body temperature down.”

“Thomas is now at Angel’s level, about to take Angel’s clothes off to make him feel less hot. Bel stops him because even though Thomas wanted to help, she was worried about Angel as well. When Angel wakes up without his clothes on, he is stripped down to his boxers. Angel would panic about him being a victim of sexual assault. It would scare him to his very core to wake up stripped down to his boxers.”

“It would give Angel bad PTSD of all the times he was abused sexually and verbally by Val. Bel wanted to help Angel, surely there had to be another way. Without causing Angel any more trauma and mental distress. She hated seeing her friend suffer plus Lillian the highly emotional pregnant queen would kill them if anything happened to her slutty little spider. At the very least lecture from a very pissed off cat. Who would be so stressed and worried about the safety of her mate? The last thing Lillian needs right now is to be stressed. Luckily for us, Lillian’s fast asleep and will never find it.”

“Thomas! Wait, you can’t just take his clothes off.”

“Bel, I have to. He’s overheating; this is the best way to cool him down before we can take him to my den. So I can treat him, and he’ll feel better this way, too. I can’t stand by and watch him suffer; it goes against all that I stand for. Give me one good reason why you won’t let me take his clothes off.”

“So I can help him. Time is of the essence. I know this won’t kill him, but I can’t just watch him suffer like this. We need to cool down his body temperature. The first step in that is taking that super cute yet super warm onesie off of him. Not ideal for this environment; he looks like a newborn kit fresh from the nursery with all their kit fluff.”

“He’s like a giant ball of fur all puffed up; he must not be used to humility. It does take some getting used to, and that outfit wasn’t helping. All that wonderful fur of his is soaked with sweat. Now, Belphegor, why won’t you let me help him? Angel’s are your friends right? Come on, he needs help. It may be scary now, but he’ll be fine.”

“I’m the best at what I do. He'll be just fine in a matter of minutes. Angel just needs to cool down and drink some water. You do trust me, right, Lu-Lu Bel? I’m your best healer. One of the few people who still uses herbal medicine. How come you don’t want me to help him? I've been working with you for almost a decade, and I’ve done great work. You trust me so much, how come you don’t trust me now?”

“Thomas, while at first, burns with a white and orange fire of passion and rage. That slowly burns out and softens with worry and hurt. Bel is finally about to speak. At Angel and seeing him look so helpless covered in his vomit and dirt. Even though it may bite in if she were to utter these words. She couldn’t stand seeing her closest and oldest friend looking so hurt and dejected. His green eyes hurt, his ears droopy and tail between his legs. Bel just blurted out the words.”

“Thomas, it’s not that it’s just Angel who will kill me for saying this. Angel has a very long and extensive history of being sexually assaulted. When he wakes up next to nothing in a strange place. He’ll panic and assume the worst happened to him.”

“He has bad anxiety as well, so I don’t want to make it worse. Give him a PTSD attack. He’s super sweet and kind. I don’t want to put him through even more trauma than he’s already been through. I, at least, owe him that much.”

“Thomas eyes soften while looking the the Angel whose face was concealed in his P.J hood”

“Okay, this makes matters a little more tricky. Don't want to scare him. However, we do need to get him out of that outfit so he can cool off and clean him up. Bel could summon him with something to wear when the time is right.”

“Of course, Thomas.”

“Good now, if you mind, excuse me.”

Snap, Snap, Snap

“Thomas starts pulling apart the buttons at Angel's onesie, each letting out a very satisfying snap. Revealing his fluffy tits and Thomas can’t help but stare they were huge.”

“Woah! Those things are huge and fluffy. Now, Thomas doesn't get distracted. By the very handsome and fluffy star that lies before your okay chest is exposed. Time for the arms. This may be tricky. You have six of them, and you don't want to get hurt.”

Swoosh, Swoosh, Swoosh

“With three gentle yet quick motions, the top half of Angel’s body is fully exposed, revealing. The pink heartline on his chest with small white scars all over his body.”

“Bel wasn’t kidding about the sexual assault. Look at all those scars, small and unnoticeable to the naked eye. They’re covering your body, and it looks like you had someone take great care of you. They do great work now; let's get those pants off.”

Swoosh, Swoosh

“Thomas takes Angel’s legs out of the onesie. Angel in nothing but his white cotton boxers with red hearts on them. Then all that was left was the hood.”

“Okay, now see what lies under that hood. No use hiding that face of yours.”

Swoosh

“Thomas pulled back the hood to reveal Angel’s face.”

“Look at that pretty face. No wonder everyone wants a piece of you. Only one person stole your heart. I have a pretty good idea who did it. That must feel better; in fact, you’re not sweating as much as before. It must feel good to have that off your body. That couldn’t have been comfortable for you.”

“Bel, would you please give him a nice breathable hospital gown? One that covers the back. Maybe one that fits a Geotia that may work, given how he’s on the tall side. Could you take this to be washed please. Turns out the outfit took most of the heat. He was all nice and clean except for a little vomit on his chin. I can take it from here. My den isn’t too far from here.”

Plop

“Thomas plops the puke and dirt-covered onesie in Bel’s arms.”

“Of course, Thomas, and this thing is so damp, gross, gross, gross. You're sure you’ll be able to handle things here?”

“Yes, Bel, come on, get some clothes on him. I don’t want to wake up assuming the worst.”

“Right away.”

Snap

“With a snap of Bel's fingers, Angel is now in the same gown Lillian is wearing.”

“There you go. I’ll be sure to have this clean and washed by morning. Now I better get going.”

“Thank you, Bel.”

“You’re welcome.”

Step, Step, Step

“Bel proceeds to walk away, leaving Angel with Thomas. Thomas scoops Angel up in his arms then carries Angel to his medicine den.”

“Let's get you to my den. I hope you like it. It's nice and cool. Lots of fresh water, that should help cool you down. I have lots of soft moss beds with blankets and pillows. You look kind of ridiculous right now, one giant ball of fur. You didn’t take kindly to the heat, did you?”

“Well, at least you look better now. You look way different in person. I do hope when you wake up. I can show you around if you feel up to it. We have much to talk about.”

“Thomas and Angel are now inside the dark, cool cave that’s Thomas's medicine den. With a natural flowing spring, there are lots of places to store his herbs, thanks to all the holes in the wall. Very soft beds made of moss with pillows and blankets. A touch of modern and old.”

“We’re here, let's get settled. You may be out for a while. Hope you like the place. It's not much, but it’s my home away from home.”

“Thomas gently sets Angel down on one of the beds on moss, letting him sleep while Thomas looks Angel over while he sleeps. Wiping the sweat off of Angel’s brow and then just letting him sleep. Angel was doing much better in the cool of the cave. While his fur was still fizzy, he had stopped sweating, and his breathing was normal. That’s around 8:30. Angel wakes up to the sweet smells of ginger and other plants.”

“That’s when Angel sees Thomas sitting in a far corner, watching over him from afar. Happy to see Angel awake, Thomas greets him with a friendly hello. Angel is a little confused about what happened. How did he get here? Why was he wearing a hospital gown? The last thing Angel remembered was meeting Lillian’s dad without warning. That caused him to feel many things, but the main one was nausea. At that moment, he was feeling hot and sick and just needed to hurl. Angel ran to the first place he could find and let it all out. After that, it’s all black, and I see Thomas for a second time. That great wave of shame came back at Angel.”

“Not feeling worthy of him, worried he may lose Lillian. Given not many people would take kindly to their kids dating a former porn star/ wanted crimmeral/ hitman. As Thomas was talking, Angel just sat up quietly holding his wrists. Picking at the fur on them again. If he did speak, it was one-word answers or just a few words in a quiet, mouse-like voice.”

“Yawn”

“Hello, Angel. Glad to see you’re awake. How you're feeling; you got a bit of a heat stroke. Sorry about that. I have to keep it warm out there for all my plants, but I do come here to escape the heat. The only place that’s nice and cool would you like some water fresh from my underwater spring. It’s nice, cold, and refreshing. You may want to drink some. You passed out here after a nasty puking fit in my compost boxes.”

“Luckily, no harm done; you just added to it. Hope you don’t mind the change of clothes, your other outfit was dirty. I had Bel take it to get cleaned. Didn’t want to leave you down to just your underwear; no one wants that. Unless you have a special person in your life, guy or gal, no judgment here.

“Thank you, sir, but I’m good.”

“Come on, speak up, I won't bite, in fact I brought you here. Here, drink some water. It's good for you to hydrate. It’s important don’t want you to pass on to me. Now, there's no need to be so formal. My name’s Thomas, and of course, you’re Angel Dust, but you prefer to go by Angel. So drink up here, take this, it's just fresh cold water.”

“Thomas, with a flash of his hand radiating with a green glow of magic, summons a rose vine over to Angel. Thomas does not want to get too close and risks screening Angel. That’s when the biggest rose bud opened up, leaving a glass of water. Leaving a sweet rose scent throughout the whole of the cave. Angel takes the gratefully then starts drinking the water in big gulps. Letting the cold water wash down his throat, it was fresh cold with a slight sweetness to it.”

Gulp, Gulp, Gulp

“Easy to drink it too fast, and you may end up throwing up again. I don't want that to happen.”

Gulp, Gulp, Gulp

“With that, Angel finishes off the water, still feeling pretty shy around Thomas. Angel could tell Lillian got her kindness and big heart from him. Angel just didn’t know how to tell him he was dating Lillian and how she was carrying his kittens. Thomas's grand kittens, how they’re welcome but weren’t planned and how they’ve only been together for a year. Not a great way to put Angel in Thomas' good graces.”

“Angel wanted Thomas to like him so badly, and he was nice, giving him his space and not coming too close. Just like Lillian did the first few times. Lillian didn’t outright heal Angel at first; she would give him bags of healing herbs. Each is labeled with white slips of paper detailing what was contained and what each herb did. Angel thought it sweet but also weird of all the things he received in little paper or plastic bags.”

“That wasn’t something he was expecting; it was plants that helped heal you and not get you high. With sweet notes inside as well until Angel slowly warmed up to her. Like one time, he had an extra rough day at the studio. Lillian didn’t know about this deal, but oddly enough. After she treated him, she was just waiting on him at a safe distance. Like Thomas was now waiting to make sure he woke up.”

“Then, making sure he was okay, it was sweet that moment after doing he was okay. When Lillian was about to leave after seeing Angel, it would be fine. Oddly enough, he did want Lillian to go; he wanted her to stay. Angel just couldn’t get the words out because he was too tired. As their relationship grew into something more. Angel would find Lillian waiting for him in the hotel. Staying up into the late hours of the night just to make sure he would return home safely. When he was sore, he would find Lillian with various healing herbs.”

Then Lillian would carry Angel to his room and tended to his wounds. That was the first time Angel felt proper intimacy in a long time if ever. Angel loved every second of it and how love could be gentle, kind, and caring. Not just rough and hard like he was used to. Some nights, Val would have him working extra hard. “

“When Angel came back to the hotel, he would find Lillian fast asleep on the lobby couch. Despite being dead tired, seeing Lillian’s sleeping face brought a smile to his face. Angel would carry Lillian to her room so she could sleep in comfort. Before returning to his room and collapsing into sleep. Other nights, when Lillian was fast asleep on the couch and Angel was too tired to make the trek to his room, he would collapse on the couch with Lillian, just wanting to hold her close and cuddle.”

“As Angel slowly started to realize his feelings for Lillian went beyond just physical attraction. Maybe something more like love. Angel loved how Lillian did all these things for him. Angel wanted to wake up, and Lillian’s face was the first thing he saw. Angel could tell Lillian felt the same way, so after work, he would carry Lillian to his room. It was closer, and he wanted her by his side.”

“The first time this happened, he didn’t even realize he did it. Lillian was just in his arms, too tired and distracted by looking at her pretty face. He just went into his room, Lillian in hand, and just fell asleep with her body in his arms, with him being the little spoon. The next morning when they woke up they both got the crap scared out of them.”

Seeing Lillian in his bed and Lillian finding herself in Angel’s room. With no memory of how she got there after the initial shock wore off, it was kind of nice. Plus, they both looked so silly with their bed heads of ruffed fur. Seeing Angel without all that makeup was nice. Getting to see their real selves before getting all dolled up.”

“Now, back to the story at hand. Angel, after having drunk the water, felt better but still pretty nervous. Angel’s stomach was in knots with butterflies fluttering around it, beating their wings with a vengeance. Angel only had only one chance to impress Thomas, and Angel blew it. Angel’s nerves got the better of him.”

“Angel threw up Made a mess of Thomas's garden. Thomas had to drag his sorry fluffy ass to this cave. It was himutatating. The shame overtook Angel so fiercely that his face blushed a bright pink. Thoughts race through Angel’s mind, like how Thomas must think so lowly of him.”

“Angel was passed out in the dirt most likely covered in his vomit and dirt he must’ve looked like a druggie. Yet Thomas was being so nice to him despite this. Angel was worried once he found out he was dating Lillian, and he knocked her up. All that would change. Given how Angel blew his chance to impress Thomas big time.”

“So much so that Angel wouldn’t make a comeback, or so Angel thinks. I have a feeling Angel may still have a chance to turn things around. Angel starts to speak, still feeling shy and embarrassed, and continues to speak in a quiet, mouse-like whisper. Not meeting Thomas gaze, eye looking down on the soft bed of moss picking at the fur on his wrists.”

“Thank you, Thomas, sir, for the water. It was refreshing.”

“Thomas was confused as to why Angel was being so quiet. Thomas thought Angel would be the type of person to radiate confidence. Determined to find out why, he tries to get to know him better. After all, he will be in the picture. Him being the father to Thomas's grand kittens and possibly future son-in-law. Who knows what the future holds.”

“You’re welcome, Angel. Now, why so quiet? You're as quiet as a mouse. You, I won't hurt you, right? I just want to help you. I wouldn’t do anything to make you feel uncomfortable. I get that waking up in a strange place can be scary, but other than the change of clothes.”

“Nothing happened to you. I promise I didn’t violate you in any way. I’m even keeping my distance so that you wouldn’t be unforgettable. I like to make sure all my patients are well taken care of. Is my presence here making you uncomfortable?”

“I can leave if you like. I want to make sure your recovery is a speedy one. I could leave you to sleep if you like, and we can talk more in the morning. If you’re feeling up to it, I would love to give you a tour of my garden. It’s simply beautiful this time of year, and I want to show you all my favorite spots.”

“Angel is feeling shy and feeling pretty bad about causing Thomas to stress so much. Thomas was going through so much to make Angel feel safe and welcome, not wanting to face Thomas. Angel curls up into a ball, facing the wall, trying to forget about how he blew his one chance to make Thomas think he was worthy of Lillian’s love. Her father’s approval was important; after all, he wanted Thomas to be in the picture for their kittens. Angel says in a quiet voice,”

“I know you wouldn’t try anything. You’ve been super nice to me. This isn’t about that; it’s something else. I just wanted to impress, and I blew that. I made a mess of your wonderful garden.”

“Then you had to drag my sorry self to this cave. Upon seeing you, I felt super nervous, to the point that I made myself sick. That I ended up puking and passing out. Look at my fur. I look like a giant puffball. I wanted to make a good first impression on you, and I blew that. If I met you for the first time, I didn’t imagine it would go like this.”

“In an even lower whisper, Angel says,”

“I’m not worthy of your daughter.”

“Thomas' hearing may be fading, but he heard that last bit, plus with context from what Angel said. Thomas figured out that Angel wanted to make a good impression on him because Angel was dating Lillian. Thomas knew this because after Lillian was gone for one year. Thomas kept an eye on her, watching over her from time to time just to make sure she was okay. Through his spying spells and given the fact that she has made quite the scene ever since returning to pride.”

“Thomas loved the bright, brave women she had grown into. Now, even though Lillian looked different, thanks to the spell, Thomas knew his kid better than anyone. He also saw the 666 news about what happened at the club, which only confirmed it because Thomas knew better than anyone what his daughter's demon form looked like. He only saw it one other time.”

“There was no mistaking that black furred pink fire beauty beating the living shit out of Val was Lillian. Her demon form was stunning, just drop-dead gorgeous, and she was sticking up for Angel. Even if it was super violent, I mean Lillian with the sheer force and power of her jaw just to cleanly rip Val's wings in two clean pieces. Then giving them to Angel as a gift was so sweet.”

“It was clear that Lillian and Angel loved each other deeply, and he saw everything they did for each other. Angel had earned his approval a long time ago. Now he could finally tell Angel just that, maybe even make him feel less shy around him. Thomas, with a playful tease in his meow, says,”

“You know you, Angel, I have a feeling what this might be about can guess.”

“Angel still curled up and still facing wall his voice a little louder but not by much says”

“Sure it’s not like it will do us any harm.”

“Glad to see you warming up to me. Now, if you’re worried about getting my approval to date my daughter, you earned that a long time ago. Is that why you’ve been so quiet?”

"You don’t need to worry, not that it should be in the first place. If I had to guess, Bel did tell you I was here and must have given you the scare of your life when you met me. She should’ve given you a heads-up meeting your girlfriend's father. For the first time, it can be scary, but I won’t bite.”

“Upon hearing this, Angel turns around, sits up, and faces Thomas. Then stops picking at the fur on his wrists. Thomas slowly made his way over to Angel’s bed. Thomas was now sitting right across from Angel on a second bed of moss. Angel was shocked to hear him say that like how he knew. Angel had so many questions.”

“That means a lot. I'm shocked that not everyone would approve of what I do. I mean, my line of work. How I’m kind of a criminal in hiding plus the added fact that I’m a hit man. I look like a mess. The heat messed with my fur pretty bad.”

“No need to be ashamed of what you did; no judgment here. Your disappearance is causing quite a stir. You must have had your reasons for doing so, how you enjoyed the other rings of hell. This must be big for you, given that until recently, you never left Pride. What caused you to do such a thing?”

“Well, Lillian convinced me she had been begging to show me the Lust ring, so after a while, I caved.”

“Thanks, so nice of you. Did you two enjoy yourselves? Lust is a very romantic place. You must have been super nervous. Leaving Pride for the first time sinners could always leave. Lucifer simply wanted to keep you all confined in the Pride for some reason.”

“Maybe because he wasn’t sure how the hellborn would take to sinners transferring the other rings. So he simply told you that you couldn’t leave about time. One of you tried to see what hell had to offer other than what rings you had seen. My favorite is Sloth, but I live in Pride.”

“Angel takes a moment to gather his thoughts. Given how he came to realize he could leave, it wasn’t under the best of circumstances. So, Angel told Thomas a white lie because Angel didn’t want to freak Thomas out. He would tell Thomas what happened. When he left for the Pride for the first time later, it was just not tonight. Maybe with her brothers present so he wouldn’t have to tell it more than once. Even though all of Lillian’s friends knew what happened, he did tell them in grave detail on many occasions.”

“Angel couldn’t wait to tell his friends they could leave this opened up. This opened up so many adventures; Angel could party and drink with Husk and Cherri in Gluttony. Plus so much more. Plus, Lucifer would freak. The look on his face will be priceless.”

“We had good, sensible fun. I ensure I treat you and your daughter with the utmost respect. I want to give her the world. She means the world to me.”

“I figured as much. You care for her and treat her very well.”

“Sure, I was a little nervous but not much. I mean, Pride was my home and all I’ve ever known, but Lillian helped me come out of my shell. My work kept me busy, but now I am enjoying every second of it. Other than Lust, Sloth, and Pride, I haven’t seen the others yet. I do have to say that Lust is my favorite. Sure, I was a little nervous, but not much. Now I am enjoying every second of it.”

“Glad to hear that you’re having fun. You deserve to have some fun.”

“Thanks, Thomas. Bel had warned me it would be hot and humid, but I didn’t think it would be so bad. How is your fur not puffy and frizzy like mine? How did you even know about Lillian and me? Sure, a lot of people know about us, but only close friends? The public has no idea we’ve been super careful and only had one close call.”

“Well, Angel, I’m not like most of the others. Honestly, I’m surprised people haven’t figured it out yet. As for your fur, don't worry about it; you don’t look that bad. You’re just not used to the heat yet, and that cute pig onesie you wore earlier wasn’t helping. Hopefully, with that outfit off of you and with you wearing something more breathable, you could enjoy the sights.”

“Thanks for the change of clothes and for having Bel wash my current outfit. This one is nice as well. This is nice and breathable; it even covers the back.”

“You’re welcome, Angel. If you know that my sweet Marie or, should I say, Lillian is my daughter, then. That clever concealment charm she cast is broken. Have to admit that changing her fur was pretty clever. Can’t fool me, though I know my daughter better than anyone.”

“Surprised to see she kept her tails and eye color and started going by her middle name. How no one recognized her was quite a shock on my part. Everyone’s buzzing about who’s the person that stole your heart.”

“Wait!, you knew where Lillian was this whole time and about the concealment charm.”

“Well, for one, not a lot of nine-tailed cat demons running around the rings with blue eyes. Of course, without her, the iconic heart on her tails, almost no one can make the connection.”

“That makes sense. I can tell she gets her smarts and wits from you. Why didn’t you try and visit her to explain what happened? That night, I saw her memory magic up close. It was something else, orbs of light, each holding memories. I mean, come on, it’s been ten years; you should’ve at least tried to tell her what happened that night.”

“She misses you and her brothers deeply. She still has love for you guys; she’s just conflicted. She still thinks about you and everyone else. She once loved and wanted to marry Andre, and all love for her within died that night. She wants you back in her life but is unsure if she can trust you not to hurt her again. We have extra special news to share.”

“Well, for one, as much as we missed her and wanted to contact her, we tried for the first week. After that we just had to let her contact us when she was ready. Of course, we didn’t expect Lillian to stay quiet and not contact us for so long. We thought that after a year, we might hear back from her, but at long last, she must be here. If you're here, she will be here. I do hope she’ll want to see me.”

“Good for you. I understand you want to see her, but like I said, give her time, and I should be the one to tell her what happened. I saw the memories. When I told her about it. She said she’d think about meeting you guys to give her a little more time, okay.”

“Can you do that? What if Lillian didn’t take well to seeing you? Then who knows how Lillian will take to you to show up after all she went through. She’s healed or at least healing her heart; it’s on the mend, you just showing up will open up old wounds.”

“Angel said, knowing Thomas's just showing up would stress Lillian out. Lillian didn’t need that when she was carrying triplets. Angel didn’t want to spring this on Lillian. Angel wanted to prepare Lillian to be reunited with her blood family.”

“Okay, I can wait a little longer. I’ll keep this quiet. I won't tell her brothers yet, and I don't want to get their hopes up. I know her memory magic is something else; she is powerful and the most gifted of all the kids. At, excelling at all kinds of magic from a young age.”

“Yes, her magic is something else. It’s special and different. Your magic deals in plants, right?”

“Yes, given my love for plants and animals, I can speak to them and ask them to do things for me. It’s the magic I use the most of the time. I can do other magic as well, like healing for injuries that no hospital or herbs can heal. Not nearly as well as Lillian; she can do all kinds of magic: shapeshift, heal with and without magic. Transform objects, make old things new, better even, open portals. Her dreamscapes are something else you should see, They’re something else.”

“Memories were her best and special kind of magic; she helped people heal on the inside and outside. What memories did you see? What did they look like? I can't wait to see my daughter after all this time. In all her glory, you must have seen how beautiful her pink fur is with her heart outline. Does her fur still change with her mood?”

“Magic is nice; it has its perks. I like how she has a big kind heart and how no matter what she went through. Her fur is back to its original colors with a slight change. The mood-changing fur is back. So far, I’ve seen white for fear and black for sadness.”

“Yes, her fur is something else. The heart on her tail is more than for show; she wears her heart on her sleeve. Always shows how she feels, even if sometimes it’s more subtle. Other times, it’s bigger and more obvious. You just have to have a good eye; be sure to keep an eye out for these changes.”

“Don’t worry, I have been keeping an eye out for the signs. Like how it starts in small patches of fur of different colors. She’s in good hands, I promise. Now, other than just how did you confirm that I was dating your daughter?

“Well, a big turning point was that scene at Club Consent Lillian caused. It then confirmed that you stole my daughter's heart. Lillian wouldn’t just go into her final form for just anyone. Having seen her do that for years, she must have hated Valentino.”

“I mean, Lillian doesn’t just attack people out of the blue. Lillian seemed to have a beef with him. Lillian’s demon form was beautiful, she'd gotten so strong. The amount of sheer force to rip those wings off of Valentino’s body.”

“She looked so happy carrying them in her mouth with pride at what she killed. Those wings must be the latest thing for her collection. Not sure what happened before that, given that Lillian’s demon form was the center of attention. Maybe Valentino had a little too much to drink and was looking to pick a fight.”

“Angel put a lot of thought into his answer. Even though Thomas knew Val was looking for him. Thomas saw the news report, and it was centered on Lillian, and that much was obvious. Thomas didn’t see the part where Val pulled out the chains and punched him. The report was more like Angel was on the club floor with his tooth knocked out. Lillianloomsg in the background as she slowly makes her way close to Val. To deliver her fiery rage on a Val.”

“As far as Thomas was concerned, Lillian stood up to Val because Angel was caught in a bar fight. Well, it was not a bar fight. It was more like slaughter. Val didn’t stand a chance. Against a very pissed off homamal queen the only person allowed to hit Angel was her. Angel had to be careful with his answer because of his origins and why he left Pride. Val was looking for him not to get his revenge for what happened at the club. It was because his soul was in Val’s possession.”

“That was a story for another time, so he would tell Thomas about that just yet. Angel would when he could get his soul back from Val. Angel would tell Thomas and Lillian’s brothers everything. Val needed him back so Angel could make Val money, which Val was in desperate need of, considering Angel was going missing. Val was running the studio into the ground trying to find Angel, but good luck. You won’t find Angel anywhere in the Pride ring, you stupid mouth. After taking a moment to gather his thoughts, Angel responds,”

“Yes, her demon form is total badass. Her whole body was engulfed in pink fire and black fur. She never looked hotter. I loved how she stood up for me and didn't even hesitate to rush to my defense. How she stood up for me and made sure I was okay.”

“ Yes, she would hesitate to defend the people she cares about. Easy, that’s my daughter you talking about, so what became of those wings she ripped off his body? A nice, clean tear. Like she was trying to keep them in one piece.”

“Angel, his cheeks blush slightly as he says this.”

“We, she gave them to me back at the hotel where we were staying until she convinced me to take some much needed time off. It’s why we're here. We’re going to explore all the rings, I told my boss about this weeks ago so I could go.”

“I guess he didn’t get the memo. That’s why the reward is my return; he is just worried about it. I still have a month left of my trip, and I will enjoy every second of it. With Lillian, I even met some of her friends, and they love me.

“Oh, this must be a big deal. She must like you if she killed something for you. In cat terms, bringing you something dead means they like you a lot if they get you presents to show that they care. You're on vacation, but you said you're working. That makes no sense. She loved collecting all sorts of weird stuff and trophies to remember every special moment.”

“Thanks. Getting presents is a great way to show you care. I had no idea it meant that much. Well, even though we are taking a break, I just want to bring in some extra cash. It’s only temporary, and the pay is good, and the hours are flexible.”

“I like my boss. I’m good at it, plus my co-workers are amazing. We work great together, but I always make sure to make time for Lillian. The best part of my day is coming home to my sweet kitten.”

“Well, that’s always nice, and it sounds like you have a good handle on things.”

“Oh sweet, sweet naive Thomas, how can you not realize that Angel is hiding from Val? Val is Angel’s boss, and even though that vacation was a good excuse. In reality, like I said before, he and Lillian have been in hiding. Ever since Lillian took Angel’s place at the studio and ended up in the hospital.”

“They’ve been on the run, staying with people who would have them. Like Ellie, Fizz, and Ozzie, now Bel is willing to house a wanted felon. Ellie doesn’t count because Val wasn’t looking for him then. From the sounds of things, Angel wants to be back at the hotel in one month. He plans to be free from Val and become an overlord in that much time. In an ideal world, I bet Angel would like to be at the hotel before Lillian reaches ten weeks, and that’s when the morning sickness will become bad. So bad she’ll be toilet-bound.”

“Angel will want her to be in her home when that happens. A place that smelled like home and felt safe, but Angel was still unsure if he should tell anyone about the kittens. Angel wanted Lillian to have someone to comfort her when he couldn’t be there. Angel could take some time off or at least manage things from the comfort of the hotel. Angel wanted to be there for Lillian. Though every single step of her pregnancy rubs every aching part of her body. Her back was stiff, as well as her paws and ankles. Indulge all her weird cravings. Sit by her while holding back her fur as she puked.”

“Read all the parenting and birthing books. Angel had been doing some research on the topic ever since finding out Lillian was expecting. Pack Lillian’s hospital bag full of everything needed to care for Lillian and take their little ones home with them.”

“Angel wanted to go shopping for the nursery together. Getting the cutest clothes, stuffies, cribs, and the works. Plus, they would get lots of stuff from their friends. Blizo will give them lots and lots of horse plushies. Stolas would give them lots of cute plants and space plushies, maybe a mobile. Moxxie would so want to inspire their love of music and musicals.”

“Moxxie would give them lots of loud musical toys plus lots of classic music tapes or CDs. Millie would get them plush weapons for them and herself she’s expecting as well after all. Lucifer would get them lots of various stuffed animals, mainly ducks. The baby shower and gender reveal party would be a blast. We can’t forget about the parents who deserve presents as well. Angel didn’t want to miss a moment of it. Working has been so hard being away from Lillian, but soon she’ll be working again, and Angel couldn’t allow that to happen.”

“I believe fate has other plans those shots plus that one memory may leave he feeling sick for at least a week and Fizz got her flu for that night as well that lavender mist had Lillian’s germs in it given how sometimes some memories were a little to interactive so she may be getting that same little bug from that very night and poor sweet Fizz pissed it off so he was caught in the crossfire.”

“Yes, I do thank you very much, Thomas. I have been doing great work and surprisingly cool about me killing people for money. Given you're a healer and all.”

“Well, this is hell, so sometimes, finding honest work can be hard. I lucked out with Bel. I love what I do. I like to judge a person by their character and merit. Not by what they do for a living, so you may get paid to kill people, but you’re a very kind soul.”

“My daughter chose well, but not that I can tell her what to do; she is all grown up. She can date whoever she wants, but she has to say she picked a good one. Now, what company do you work for? I’m quite curious. There are lots of places that hire assassins.”

“Well, thanks, that means a lot. You’re super cool. I can tell Lillian gets that from you. Lillian shares those same beliefs as well, and so much more. As for who I work for, I.M.P. Blizo offered me the job, and I aced the interview and showed me no special treatment.”

“Moxxie and Millie are the best sweet with a touch of spice. Loona is good. She’s sweet, but she hides it under this tough exterior. Lillian told me all about them; she thinks of them as her family and our friends at the hotel as well. As we were one big family up until today, I had no idea about her blood family. The ride over was a very interesting one. Found out so much about Lillian’s past.”

“She’s working for I.M.P. It's kind of shocking. She must like her work; she was always good at defending herself. You have to tell me what happened on the ride over. I’m intrigued. Now, come on, how about you stop talking to the wall so we can get properly acquitted.”

“I should get to know my daughter's boyfriend better. You mean a lot to her; you must feel the same. So how about a walk in my gardens? I can give you a proper tour so we can talk and get to know you better. Only if you feel up to it, of course.”

“That sounds like a lovely idea. I could stand to use some fresh air, and I would love to see more of your garden. Before passing out, I did see you tending to those beautiful flowers, white with blood-red tips and emerald-green thorns. What are they called? I would love to pick some for Lillian. She has to stay here for a few days. Bel and I thought some flowers might be a nice touch to cheer her up.”

“That’s so sweet of you to get Lillian flowers and her favorites. Lillian loves my war and peace lilies. I made those just for her, and I tend to them every day. They match her personality to a T soft and sensitive yet tough and sharp.”

“They’re rose-lily hybrids. There's something else I can for sure let you pick some. I can for sure give you a full tour and show you all the sights. I have lots of wonderful plants you just have to see.”

“Thank you, that sounds great. What are we waiting for? Let's get going.”

Step, Step, Step

“Thomas and Angel step out of the cave and are greeted by a huge blast of heat. When they exit the cave, Angel is stunned by all the different types of plants. All that Thomas grew himself talking as they looked at all the various types of plants as they walked.”

“Wow, this place is gorgeous. There are so many plants like ginger to help soothe upset stomachs. Poppies that their seeds can be used to help induce sleep. Yarrow plants help you throw up. Borage and feverfew to help reduce fever and so many others.”

“It smells so sweet and herbal here; it smells so much like Lillian. It reminds her of how her fur smelled when she tended to her plants. Then making sure they get everything they need.”

“Thomas, with tears in his eyes because he’s just so happy to hear. Lillian, even after all this time. His daughter still remembers the skills Thomas taught her, so hearing Angel list then all the different plants. And their healing properties. Thomas had never felt so much pride in his life. It made Thomas so happy that he could cry. The waterworks were already coming; he couldn’t help it. His daughter still used the skill he taught her and even taught Angem.”

“Thomas didn’t know it yet, but I’m sure Lillian will want to pass these skills onto their kittens. Lillian wanted to keep her skills alive because even though Lillian had a complete history with her family, she didn’t give up her skill, and it made so happy words just couldn’t express how happy Thomas felt the tears he was trying to hold back started dripping down his face.”

“Drip-drip-drip- Lillian still uses herbal medicine after all this time, and she taught you all about it as well. Do-drip-drip-drip-you know how happy this makes me-drip-that she still uses the very skills I taught her. I’ve never been so full of pride. Other than the day she and her brothers were born, I’m just so-drip-drip-happy.”

“Thomas doesn't cry, and she does love the powerful healing power of plants. There’s someone who loves plants about as much as you two do. You should meet him. You would get along just great, and he’s friends with Lillian. Maybe you have heard of him, he has quite the reputation.”

“Well, can’t say that I have heard of this mysterious person, but I want to meet all of Lillian’s friends and yours as well. If he has a love for plants, then we’ll get along just fine. I’m so happy that Lillian has passed down my lessons to you. It means more than you can ever imagine. Who knows, maybe you can pass on that knowledge. To kittens of yours someday, wouldn’t that be amazing?”

“Oh, Thomas, that may come sooner than you think. Angel wanted to wait to tell Thomas about the kittens. At least until Lillian was present and was cool with meeting her dad.”

“Yes, that would be amazing. Would it know what catmint chatted to Ellie earlier, Bell's girlfriend? Said it was in some medicine for a patient with a stomach bug to help. Ease her nausea and help her sleep better at night. It's really bad for them at night. The throwing up keeps them up most of the night. So those pills you made are a total lifesaver, but Ellie said they make her patient a little loopy and dazed. However, I will have you sleeping like the dead within minutes.”

“Angel quickly changed the subject to get the topic off of kittens applying to his love of plants.”

“Well, Angel Ellie came to me saying she needed some pills to help a patient who was a cat demon with the worst case of stomach flu ever. I was more than happy to provide the medicine. Given how most usually go the more modern route. What catmint is a plant the smell of drives cats or cat demons crazy, making us want to roll around in it. Making our mouths water, it’s great for digestion. Great for the common cold and flu because it brings down fever.”

“From the looks of it, Ellie is covering for them as well until Lillian and Angel are ready to share the news of the kittens. Ellie didn’t even mention a name, so Thomas thinks they’re for someone else. Thomas knows that Lillian is here, but Ellie needs pills for Lillian to help ease her morning sickness,

“Will put cat demons to sleep in a matter of minutes but will cause them to say and do the weirdest shit while on it. It’s perfectly harmless and non-additive, and I grow it myself, but it’s a human world exclusive thing. I try my best, but it’s not as strong. As the stuff grows and is crushed and sold in the pet store topside.”

“That's an interesting plant that only affects cats. Do you think I could take some with me?”

“Angel said thinking about all the weird kinky shit Husk might do if exposed to this catmint. Then getting it all on video would be too funny.”

“Of course, I can give you some clippings before you leave.”

“Thanks. Now, I was wondering during the ride over one of the memories that mentioned a spell called the gift of fertility. I know the spell itself is self-explanatory. It gives someone an increase in eggs or sperm and can make someone who was infertile fertile again. So they can reproduce and have the family they never dreamed of having.”

“Angel wasn’t just asking because he was curious, but many people said that Lillian may have used it on Angel. The details of the spell were unclear, and Angel hoped Thomas would give him some clarity on the subject. Like what happened when the spell was cast. Angel had a hard time believing that Lillan used such a spell on him. Much without his knowledge and consent, her magic may be wild at times, sure.”

“This is next level if Lillian gave him the power to reproduce. If this did happen, how long ago did this happen? Angel was just lucky that Val mostly used other sinners, not wanting to deal with hellborn since he can’t keep them on a short leash since they can’t sell their souls if they don’t have one to give. So sure, the hell born sinner chance of getting someone pregnant could happen. However, this spell would make a lot of sense, given how they didn’t know about it.”

“Plus, Lillian was open about her past, and they had a lot of unprotected sex. Since they figured even though it sucked that the time they couldn’t have kids of their own. They could have all the unprotected sex they wanted without consequence because no happy accidents. Man, were they wrong so very, very wrong. Now Thomas explains the details of the spell in great detail.”

“Well, Angel, the spell works like this: it kind of just happens when you can’t control when it happens. No amount of magic or hidden charms can stop it. When two people love each other very much, they would do anything for each other.”

“We can cast it, but only on other people; when it comes down to us, we can’t use it on ourselves. Make love to each other. It just happens; they don’t even realize it happens. The only telltale sign is the room or place where it happens; that room fills with their favorite smells. With a mist that represents the color of their favorite smells.”

“Counseling them for privacy so even the most public of places can feel private. The couple doesn't notice the mist because all they can focus on is looking into each other's eyes. As they make love to each other.”

“The best part about this spell is it has a very effective 99.9% success rate and symptoms. Usually, it starts showing a few days later, a week tops if the spell took effect. This spell can sometimes even give the person it’s being cast on both parts. Isn’t that cool?”

“That’s more like a 50-50 chance of happening. Females who have sperm won’t feel any different. Males, however, with caring eggs will experience a period the first time can come as a shock. To be one with a child, but the first time this spell is cast, the female is always the first to carry. After that, it’s random.”

“This takes some time. If it takes place, signs should start showing around two months, but it can come earlier. Two mouths is the starting point; it can vary, though, so who knows after the spell was cast. The male may experience cramps and nausea. Waking up to find your underwear and sheets stained with blood for the first time will be heavy. Being super emotional and craving chocolate around the time it happens.”

“This spell is wild, and it’s the best and makes anyone be able to reproduce. For example, if two males or two females have one of them isn’t intersex. It can give them the family they always wanted. Sure, there are other ways, but this is great for people who aren’t the biggest fans of needles. Just a simple flick of the wrist. Then the next time they make love to each other, the same thing happens.”

“They smell their favorite smells, and then you just have to wait to see if it takes effect. This spell can increase how many you might have as well as double your chances of having twins or more for demons that don't normally have more than one. That’s wicked cool. Plus, if two intersex demons use this spell to increase their chances of getting pregnant, this spell does the trick. If two intersex well sometimes it can result in both of them being pregnant isn’t that wild?”

“Other reasons can result in sinners getting a hellborn pregnant, like the one-in-a-million chance of that happening. Cases like that are rare but not unlikely. However, symptoms don’t start showing for a month at least if it even worked at all.”

“After hearing that spell and how it worked in such detail tail Angel’s eyes go wide and his face is like oh f*ck. You see, while everyone was busy singing and rebuilding the hotel. After it was desecrated by Adam and his army. They help as but after hanging up the sign for the bar adrenaline. Plus, they were so relieved that they both made it out that day alive. They were both so scared the day before.”

“That they would die and lose each other after just finding each other. Angel had a person who got him to understand his pain on a deeper level. That after making it out that day alive and uninjured. They couldn’t keep it in any longer. That’s when they both blurred out that they loved each other and they just couldn’t keep it in any longer.”

“That’s when they felt super turned on with them both covered in golden angelic blood. Being covered in blood was a major turn-on for Lillian, as we know from previous experience. Just like Lillian being wet, showing all her best features. Turned Angel on and made his d*ck hard.”

“They just wanted nothing more than to make love to each other. The kind of love that started sweet and slow. Then, it slowly turned hot, heavy, fast, and steamy. So while the others were singing and celebrating a new dawn and era. Lillian and Angel snuck off and made beautiful love to each other. Angel remembered that moment as clear as day because besides that, it was the day. It was the day they said they loved each other.”

“They made love in their new bedroom cedidery of Lucifer. When they did, it smelled strongly of lavender, ginger, and strawberries. Angel thought they were just smelling each other. They were so close, just staring so deeply into their eyes. They lost all sense of time because all that mattered to Angel was him and Lillian at that moment. How Angel loved Lillian so much and how he would do anything for her.”

“How Lillian would do the same and the feelings that he had no idea what they were, it was love. Angel was rendered speechless with a WTF look on his face. Angel was given a very special gift; he loved Lillian and would do anything for her. This was the next level that he was given the gift of fertility; it was a huge honor.”

“It also gave Angel such a scare and shook him to his very core that his voice got all high and squeaky. Pretty much after Angel heard how the spell worked and how he might have both parts inside of him. That he may be able to get pregnant was a lot. After that, Angel stopped listening to what Thomas had to say. The spell was cast one month ago. Angel had felt nothing yet, but if he did end up getting both parts.”

“Then he could truly understand what Lillian was going through. This would be the first time Lillian would be carrying them, and if Angel was to carry kids. This may result in more than one, given his family history of having twins. He was a twin himself, after all. Angel may lay egg sacks with cute little kids or a live birth, who knows.”

“This month wasn’t over yet, but there was still time until November when Angel didn’t start showing signs. Then it wasn’t meant to be, but it could have happened earlier, and Angel was feeling a mix of feelings. Now, Angel was trying to keep his cool, but his voice sounded like he inhaled helium told otherwise.”

“It's very interesting that such a spell can be cast without their knowledge and how they may receive both parts. That cleared up so many of my questions. I just can’t believe it. That’s crazy now. What place do you want to show me first? This place is massive.”

“Angel said in a desperate attempt to change the subject because it was hitting him that he was given a very special gift and may be carrying eggs inside of him and he would have a lot of them. He did die at a tragically young age. His sperm was also nice and fertile as well, so lots of potential for even more future kids. They could even take turns doing it because, given Angel's Italian heritage, he had a big family.”

“Naturally, Angel wanted one that Lillian wanted. The same because she loved living with her dad's brothers. Nani and Papi as well Angel didn’t meet them yet. Thomas, in a worried voice at hearing Angel's voice all high pitched, asks about what might be wrong with Angel.”

“If there was something wrong. In reality, nothing was. Angel was more than a little freaked out at discovering how he was given the gift to reproduce. So Angel was trying to process it and was handling it very poorly.”

“Hey, Angel, what’s up with your voice? It seems higher than normal ever since I told you how the gift of fertility worked. You seem nervous, on edge, even though you're sure you're feeling okay.”

“What are you talking about, Thomas? This is my normal voice, and I’m feeling just fine.”

“Angel said, lying his fluffy little ass off and his voice getting even higher.”

“Fine, Angel, don’t tell, but if you truly feel fine, then I guess I could show you my fertility flowers. Flowers that I have enchanted to bloom and blossom when the gift of fertility is cast. I can keep an eye on those flowers, and I check them whenever I can. So far, none of them have bloomed yet, but why not check on them today? Who knows, maybe one of them blossomed, and grand kittens are on the horizon. Did you two ever talk about having kids of your own someday?”

“I’m curious to see which one of my kids will make me a grandpa first.”It’s not like I’m getting any younger. I want cute little kittens running around since Toulmose and Sarbi just got engaged. Toulouse insisted that he wouldn’t get married without Lillian there, and they haven’t given me any yet. So when Lillian’s ready, I can’t wait to tell her brothers that she's back in the picture.”

“Angel’s voice at the mention of fertility flowers and kittens. It causes Angel’s voice to somehow get even higher, and it even cracked a little. After all, someday may come a lot sooner than he thinks. Angel knew that Lillian's flower would be blossoming. It freaked Angel out so much because Thomas had flowers he had made and enchanted to bloom when the spell was cast. So, Angel was royally f*cked. Angel didn’t want Thomas to find out through a plant. Angel just lucked out that Thomas hadn’t checked on those flowers in a few weeks- six to be precise.”

“That sounds lovely, Thomas. Let's go see those flowers of yours; they sound lovely. I can’t wait to see them. Let's get going then, shall we? Of course, we talked about having kids, given how we come from big families. We want lots of kids, just not now. I mean, we haven’t even been dating for a full year yet, but next month is our anniversary. So you may have to wait a little longer.”

“Good for them. I can’t believe it. Lillian will be so happy for him. I can’t believe he wants her there. I do hope she can bring a plus one. I would meet them. They sound lovely. We would be so honored. I would love to meet her oldest brother and fiance.”

“Angel is lying so hard his pants should be on fire if he was wearing any that gown was like a dress.”

“Okay, Angel, let's get going, but first, did your voice get even higher by chance?”

“Angel, trying hard to act normal to stop squeaking like a mouse, gains some control over his voice but not by much.”

“No, my voice is just fine.”

“Angel said even though he knew deep down he was so royally f*cked.”

Okay, Angel, if you say so. Now, like you said, we’ll have to take things slow. Introduce you to the family after your vacation. Enjoy your time with Lillian, but if you ever find yourself in the Pride ring, feel free to stop by. Better yet, after your trip, we can have a big family dinner. I can’t wait to hear what Lillian has been up to, like how you two met.”

“All that good stuff, I want to hear it all, maybe not everything. Some things should be private, what you two get up to in the bedrooms and under the sheets; no one wants to hear that. I would love for her to meet my second wife, Rose.”

“That sounds amazing, Thomas. I would love to meet everyone. That sounds amazing. I'm glad you found someone who makes you happy, just like Lillian makes me happy. What’s Rose like? She must be really special, much better than Dutchess, hopefully. You speak so fondly of her, and you're blushing at the mere mention of her name.”

“Yes, they couldn’t be any more different. She’s everything Dutchess wasn’t. Rose was so kind and loving toward the staff. They love her and share so many of our beliefs. We’ve been happily married for five years now. You would love her. Berlioz and Toulouse like her as well. I've been telling Rose all about Lillian.”

“So much so that it feels like she already knows Rose wants her so badly. I am just so happy that she’s back. I hope she’ll want to see us, but if not, I understand. I just hope when you talk to her and convince Lillian to let her see us and at least hear us out.”

“That’s so sweet, Thomas. Don’t you worry. I’ll try my best, but I can’t make any promises that she’ll even want to see you again. Dutchess put her through a lot that night, Lillian thought.”

“Everyone she loved turned against her, making Lillian think that you all helped plan a wedding she never asked for. To marry someone she didn’t love or even like, for that matter. That kind of trauma never truly heals, and if it does, it leaves scars deep in the heart. To be led by your family betrayed you so deeply, the one constant you could always count on.”

“Betrayal like that can cause the world around you to shatter. Like the whole world and everything around you came crashing down around you. Like, no one else seemed to notice or care, for that matter. Leaving you seemingly broken beyond repair. Lillian will need time to think all this over. It may be a while, but I promise to talk to Lillian, okay?”

“I know, Angel. Lillian went through so much. Chloe told us everything that happened that fateful night. I know that kind of pain, my sweet cherry blossom, may never heal, but hopefully, in time, Lillian will let us back in her life because we miss her so much. Even though ten years have passed, we still miss her like crazy.”

“Maybe a small part of her still misses us, but one step at a time. Talk to her and see how that goes, then let me know in the morning. We can exchange numbers if you like or wait until Lillian is okay with all this. Given she might be sleeping if she’s not with you. She might not know that I’m here. So it’s up to you, Angel, it's your call.”

“Glad to see that you are not blinded by seeing your daughter again and thinking it will be this big happy reunion. I don’t know how Lillian will take to seeing you again. She may be happy or angry; I just don’t know. Now I better wait on exchanging info. I don’t like having to keep secrets from Lillian. So, after I tell her and see how she reacts before we go any further in this process, it sounds fair. Let's see these flowers of yours, Thomas; they sound so pretty.”

“Yes, Angel, that sounds more than fair, Angel. I waited ten years to see my daughter again. I can wait a while longer. Good for you, a good relationship. The people in it tell each other everything. At least when it comes to big things like this, that’s very noble of you. Well then, I would hate to keep you waiting. Let me show you my flowers.”

Step, Step, Step

“Angel and Thomas walk at an even faster pace and soon find themselves at a planter box with three plants in them, two of them little flower buds. That hasn't bloomed yet. One was a black rose bud with white patches on it. The leaves were black with white music notes on them. This flower was for Berlioz. It matched his fur colors and his passion for music. The little notes on the leaves are just too cute.”

“Nex, you have a white rose bud with rainbow splotches that look like blobs or streaks of paint. On the petals, the leaves were green but in all kinds of various shapes like a paint palette, paint brush, rainbows, and heart-shaped thorns. This one was for Toulmose. It matched his love for art; it was so pretty, like the first one. It hasn’t bloomed yet. It matched Toulmose's personality perfectly to a T.”

“Now, the third one was very different from the others, for one it had bloomed. It was a beautiful sight to behold; it was one of Lillian’s dreamscape flowers. It is a dark pink morning glory with a white heart in the middle. That wasn’t the end of it intertwined with the morning glory. Were two stunning black and white striped tiger lilies wrapped around the stem of the morning glory. All meeting at the top looking like a bouquet of one tiger lily on each side of the morning glory.”

“This flower was extra special because it showed her past, present, and future. The way her past was shown was the dreamscape in the center represented her past. The tiger lilies resented how much Lillian had grown, even if she was in hiding. Lillian got to be herself and build a name of her own without the pressure of her noble duties. Her mother breathed down her back, making her feel less than. Lillian got to be herself and not be judged for it.”

“Lillian could be wild and unhinged and not be scolded for it. Wanting to defend yourself is a necessary thing; it’s how Lillian was able to survive on her own as long as Lillian did because hell is a perilous place for a pretty face like Lillian's.”

Like how her tails swayed behind Lillian in a very seductive manner as she walked. Lust at night was the most active time for love-making. When the creeps were out looking for pretty girls or boys to have fun with. Now, Ozzie’s message of consent was widespread, but not everyone followed it. So, Lillian was able to fend them off and show them she was more than just a pretty face. That this kitty has claws, and she wasn’t afraid to use them got her out of a few close calls. Let’s just say after Lillian gotv though with those creeps they did dare mess with Lillian or anyone else for that matter.”

“Lillian got all the freedom she had, even if it came at a cost. Thanks to Lillian helping the staff. With their chores, she was able to pull her weight and find work in all kinds of places. The future is shown in the number of flowers. There were three flowers for three kittens that Thomas had yet to meet.”

Seeing this, Thomas was thrilled because his youngest daughter had someone bestow the gift of fertility on them. That his baby girl may be carrying kittens. He might be a grandpa, and he was so ecstatic at the possibility. Thomas couldn’t contain his excitement. Thomas just didn’t know who it was used on or how long ago her flower had bloomed.”

“We know all too well that Angel was the one it was cast one as for and on. As for when that flower bloomed, it was seven weeks ago. Now, Angel, on the other hand, was super freaked out. Seeing that flower in bloom only confirmed that Angel had been given the gift of fertility. It was so great and exciting, but it also shook Angel to his very core. The terms of the spell say this can only happen. When two people love each other very much, they’re willing to do anything for each other.”

“That described how Angel felt toward Lillian and how Lillian felt toward Angel. Like how Lillian went ape shit on Val at that club rushing to Angel’s defence and being a total badass despite carrying kittens. Ripping Val’s wings off his body in a clean-ish fashion, blood went everywhere. Staining Lillian’s fur red, the floor and walls of the club. Anyone who stood too close. It was epic and made a huge mess. In Angel’s eyes, Lillian had never looked more beautiful in that moment.”

“Then how she purposely went to the studio in his place heavily drugged despite all the danger she put herself in. How badly injured Val had left Lillian. Angel couldn’t forget that day even if he tried. Seeing how badly hurt Lillian was. Lillian looked broken and beaten, like a shell of her former self. The only good thing to come out of that night. Was that night made Angel realize something? He was willing to do anything to make sure Lillian was going to be okay.”

“He was even willing to risk Val’s wrath because that night, Angel also realized. That the only place he was going to be was by Lillian’s side and Val could go suck a d*ck. He didn’t care what Val thought of him anymore. Angel planned to get his soul back from Val. Then, tell Val some things Angel had been holding in for far too long. That he wanted and should’ve said a long time ago, but up until recently was too afraid to take action.Not now, with what happened with Lillian. Even if it was her choice, Angel didn’t want Lillian or anyone else to be hurt by Val’s hand. Tricked by his words sweet like honey but laced with poison.”

“Now, back to the story at hand, Angel seeing Marie’s flower in bloom, it was all too much for him to handle. The room started spinning. Angel felt very lightheaded and on the verge of passing out. Angel was given such a great gift that was like it was heaven-sent. He truly felt like an angel in hell. Like all the times Lillian called him her guardian angel. It filled Angel with so many feelings that the news was too much for Angel to bear.”
“With a loud thump, Angel passed out. Right then and there, Thomas was oblivious to Angel, who was now out cold on the ground. Thomas was too busy staring at Marie’s fertility flower. Full of joy at the thought that he might be a grandpa to a litter of cute kittens. He couldn’t be any happier that his daughter was back and that she may be carrying kittens. What a joyous day! Thomas was so full of pride that he couldn’t stand to keep his excitement any longer. That he starts rambling on and on about various topics.”

Thump!

“Oh my star, oh my stars, OH MY STARS! My sweet Lillian’s fertility flower has blossomed. Just like she has blossomed into a woman, and I couldn’t be prouder. Lillian may be pregnant with kittens. I wonder how many she might be carrying? If she even expects anything, it's a pretty high chance.”

“No,w how long ago did you last bloom? It has been a while. Now, there’s the question of whom it was used on. Angel can’t be the only person she’s ever dated. This leaves me with so many questions. I’m just so happy that I might be a grandpa. Her brothers will be so happy at the thought of becoming uncles.”

“Toulmouse would for sure get those little cuties some art supplies. Inspire his love of art in them; he’ll for sure want to paint a picture of the soon-to-be parents. Toulouse is a great painter; he always was in my eyes. Now, everyone else knows it. He’s one hell of a painter getting paid to paint portraits of people, and he loves it he’s getting paid to do what he loves.”

“Berlioz will be extra happy to see Lillian; they were so close back before Lillian left. Berlioz took Lillian leaving harder than the rest of us. I hope Angel can talk some sense into her. Berlioz will surely want to get those kittens some musical toys and classical CDs. Classic music is good for the little ones as well.”

“If there are kittens, I'm planning a baby shower if she wants us back in her life. I so want to meet those cuties now. I wonder who the dad might be. Since I haven’t checked on these plants in ages, since they’re not like normal plants, they don’t need to be watered. Or tented to daily they feed on love and affection from .”

“Lillian looks so pretty and big, morning glory that looks like her dreamscape flowers dark pink with a white heart in the center. Just like her dreamscape flowers, those tiger lilies are new. I didn’t plant those; they just showed up. Then again, Lillian’s magic does have a mind of its own, so who knows?”

“One tiger lily on each side of the morning glory. It’s so pretty, and they look just like her black and white striped fur. She has a concealment charm with those black and white stripes, but what has me wondering is why there are three flowers; that’s weird.”

“It’s like it’s trying to tell me something, but what is the universe trying to tell me? These plants tell a story of the past being shown and the present, but if the future is here, I don’t see it.”

“Oh, Thomas, how can you be so thick? Angel is the dad; that’s why his voice got so high when he looked at Lillian’s flower. The three flowers are one for each kitten she’s going to have.”

“Okay, Angel, I must be talking your ear off. What do you have to say about all this? Oh, sh.”

“Thomas looks down to see Angel passed out again, but to make matters even more interesting. A pink paw print outline formed beneath their feet that wasn’t there before. More like it was; they just never noticed it until now. Somehow, Lillian managed to open a portal all this way. In her sleep, this shocked Thomas to his very core. Thomas recognized Lillian’s magic before Thomas could even finish his sentence. Thomas and Angel in a blinding blast of light before dragging them under into the portal beneath them.”

“This spell was some high-level magic, thanks to Lillian drinking a lot of Angelic blood. Lillian managed to scavenge after the extermination. Lillian did have to fight off many hungry cannibals. That acquired a taste for Angelic flesh, but Lillian got quite a good amount of bodies to extract their blood.”

“Little known fact: Angelic blood has healing properties. It can grant you small bursts of energy. While Lillian was expecting but didn’t know it yet, the first few weeks she drank that blood to help ease her stomach pains and nausea. Plus, it gave Lillian much-needed energy when she was feeling extra tired without the caffeine.”

“She even started drinking it in place of coffee because it had all the benefits. It tasted even better than coffee, like a non-alcoholic honey wine. Of Course, Lillian was only able to get three of the exorcists' bodies. They were in good enough shape to extract their blood. Or that hasn't been ravaged by cannibals.”

“So the three bodies Lillian did use only gave her 15 liters of blood, and Lillian drank so much of it. Daily in the first two weeks. Lillian ran out, and Lillian was only getting sicker, or so she thought. Lillian resorted to using other ways, but that is a story for another time. Now, what Lillian did realize was that drinking angelic blood in high enough quantities.”

“That it can fuse with your DNA and give you Angelic powers. More importantly, it gives you angel wings. The growing of the wings can be quite painful. On someone’s body that is not meant to have wings. That’s part of why Lillian’s back was hurting so much so early on in her pregnancy. After a big burst of magic like with that memory they saw in the limo hours prior.”

“Floating up in the air, glowing this time, Lillian was glowing a pale pink light instead of white. After settling down, Lillian now had two glorious wings on her back. Pink fur covered the feathers hidden underneath. With little black and pink camo hearts along the outer edges of the wings. So when they see Lillian, they will be in for quite a shock.

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“Now, where we last left off, Lillian summoned a portal right from underneath Thomas and Angel. Now, Thomas and Angel find themselves in Lillian’s hospital room. Lillian was still wearing her hospital gown, but it was the longer one that covered her in the back. Lillian had changed sleeping positions, no longer sleeping in a little cocoon.”

“She was sleeping face down on the mountain of pillows. Lillian’s tails all limp, hanging over the edge of the bed just a little. Lillian’s newly formed wings, very prominent on her back, were all folded up. All the small hearts on the outer rings formed one big heart on the folds of the wings. Nifty sleeping her little body all spread out. Nifty’s head dangled over the bed, drool coming out of her mouth and forming a puddle on the floor.”

“Chole and Mochi were sleeping in the corner. Mochi curled up his body around a sleeping Chole proactively. Mochi was also in a deep sleep as well, a little snot bubble coming out of his nose growing and shrinking as he breathed deeply.”

“Bel was in the room observing all the art on the walls that Nifty made for Lillian. Bel was taking notes, ensuring everything was okay with Lillian and her kittens. Given that Lillian had a very interesting devolvement, Bel saw Lillian's huge burst of magic. Lillian’s newfound wings were also curious as to why she got them in the first place. That’s when Thomas and Angel, with a loud floosh, come up from out of the floor.”

“From a pink paw print portal that causes Bel attention to turn from Lillian to them. That’s when Angel lets out a giant yawn and rubs the sleep from his eyes. Angel finds himself back in Lillian's room with no clue how he got there. Last Angel remembered he was in Thomas's garden seeing Lillian’s fertility flower. Then it is all black. Then he finds himself back here, everyone sleeping but Thomas, Angel, and Bel.”

Floosh

“Yawn- Hey Bel, what’s up? How did we get back to Lillian’s room? The last I remember. I was in Thomas' garden, and then I ended up here. I guess we’re the only ones up. What time is it anyway? How long was it out?”

“Hi, Angel, Thomas. I was wondering when you would get here. You even got Lillian the flowers she likes and catmint. How nice I was, I wasn’t expecting you to come here in such a dramatic fashion.”

“Angel and Thomas look down in their hands to find Angel was now holding as if by magic a teal vase full of war and peace lilies. Thomas was holding a bundle of green plants with little purple flowers wrapped in lavender paper. The room was a little tidier and purple, and they were leaning up against the nightstand, their bags up against the edge of the bed. Lillian’s pill bottles line up in a row on her nightstand.”

“Staring at Lillian’s newfound wings, Angel was rendered speechless because she hadn’t had those before. Thomas was in shock from seeing the angel wings as well. However, it didn’t help seeing his baby girl all hooked up to an I.V. drip and heart monitor. It scared him deeply, and Thomas started talking in a very worried voice.”

“I guess I did get the plants somehow. I don't remember gathering them, but that’s not important. Why was my daughter hooked up to an I.V drip, and the heart monitor was wrong with her? Why does she have angel wings she didn’t have before?”

“Bel, what do you mean by we should’ve in a much less dramatic fashion? All I know is that. Angel passed out in my garden after looking at my fertility flower, and Lillian’s had blossomed. Then, sensing her daughter’s magic, Lillian somehow opened a portal right under our feet. We didn’t even notice it. Then we are dragged through it, and we find ourselves here, so we start talking. Why does Lillian have the bottles of pills I gave Ellie to give to a patient?

“Thomas, let me take those off your hands first, and then I’ll tell you everything in great detail later. I promise, okay? Lillian is fine more than fine. She was a little scared earlier, but she is fine and healthy.”

“With a snap of Bel’s fingers, the vase of flowers and buddle of catmint are no longer in Thomas and Angel’s hands or paws. They’re now on Lillian's nightstand. With that out of the way, Bel starts describing what happened before Thomas and Angel had arrived.”

“Well before you showed up, I wanted to check on Lillian. When I walked in on her, she started floating and glowing with powerful magic. This usually only happens when she’s sick because her magic can go haywire when she gets ill. I didn’t know what to expect. No one was awake to see her go into this state.”

“This time, he magically seemed to be extra powerful. Pink wasn’t the only color of light; she was glowing. Lillian was glowing this golden color as well. That's when a portal opened up on the floor, a mix of gold and pale pink. That’s when Lillian is now floating in mid air.”

“Light, surrendering her arms outstretched tails perked straight up like a god or deity. That’s why when an outline of wings. Started materializing out of thin air; they looked almost angelic. That’s when this huge burst of light shot out of Lillian, it was so big and bright.”

“I looked away for just a moment, and then Lillian was back to sleeping soundly. Two pairs of angel-like wings just showed up on her back. Then you two came out of that very portal.”

“That’s how it went down. I’m clueless as to how she got those wings in the first place. Any ideas may have caused this, Thomas, Angel. It’s been driving me mad for the past 15 minutes. I have to figure this out before I tell you anything more, Thomas, because it’s been driving me insane. Maybe the three of us can figure this mystery out together.”

“After hearing Bel tell her tale, Thomas knew of only three ways about how anyone in hell wasn't a fallen angel. Could get wings now, I could tell you, but why spoil the fun? I’ll have Thomas tell you himself. Angel was still too stunned for words, looking at Lillian’s new wings. Lillian looked so pretty like an angel.”

“That Angel couldn’t help but take in Lillian and all her beauty. Taking in Lillian in all her glory. Angel wasn’t paying attention to what Bel and Thomas were saying. Only 15 minutes have passed; a lot can happen in that amount of time. It's now 8:45 p.m.”

“Okay, Bel, I’ve read a book about something like this happening to a hellborn like Lillian. It can even happen to sinners. There are only three ways this can happen. Way one is that she has heavenly DNA in her.”

“Well, that can’t be it. I have all your records on file. None of them say you or your family has any heavenly DNA make-up, fallen or otherwise.”

“That’s right, that's why there’s two more ways. Way two is they can be bestowed upon by higher-ups like seraphins or archangels like Lucifer.”

“Thomas, that way doesn't make any sense either because if that were to happen, all of hell would be talking about that. They must have a whole ceremony for that kind of thing. Luci would tell us about such a big celebration.”

“Why would they show up now? She would have gotten them ages ago. For everyone to see and now why just the wings no halo is it just the wings or does she have angelic powers as well. As much as I love Lillian, I can’t recall her doing anything to make her worthy of angel wings.”

“Yes, Bel, I know a ceremony is needed for such an occasion. I can’t explain why she doesn’t have a halo. This is what leads me to the third and most likely option. Of all the methods, this way is a little graphic and slightly harder to achieve if not given for certain circumstances .”

“Thom, as out with it already, what is the third method? It can't be that bad. Surely you’re just being a little extra.”

“Easy Bel I was getting to that part the third way is drinking Angeltic blood in high amounts of the stuff. Angelic blood has healing properties and can give you small bursts of energy.”

“Like with coffee without the caffeine drinking it over a prolonged period. It can cause the blood to fuse with their DNA, resulting in angel wings and even some angelic powers. Of course, these wings need to grow, and for someone who isn’t meant to have wings. The process of growing them can be quite painful, resulting in lower back pain.”

“When they come out, it’s rather exposed live. Like with what you saw just now. With the fact that we both know how explosive Lillian’s magic can be. If I had to guess, I would guess Lillian wanted us here because I think she wanted us to see her new look, and they look nice. Now, why I believe Lillian used this method is”

“Before Thomas could continue talking, he was rudely interrupted by Bel with a look between horror and disgust. Drinking blood was wrong on so many levels. Didn’t even know where to begin. Why would anyone do such a thing even if there was the slightest chance of getting Angel wings and angelic powers? Bel had so many questions. Like, why would Lillian even want to drink angel blood for wings and powers?”

“Bel knew that Lillian wasn’t power-hungry even if this was the reason for Lillian’s new wings. Where did she even get the blood? Thomas said you needed to drink it for a long time before it even took effect. Now, of course, we know why Lillian did this, but the others don’t, so let's see how they take the news.”

“Oh, for the name of all that’s good and unholy, why just why. Would anyone want to drink Angel’s blood? Sure, the wings and powers are cool and all, but you have to drink a lot of it. Why would Lillian do such a thing? That’s just sick on so many levels. Where would she even get the blood?”

“I know for a fact that I talked to Luci a few hours ago on video chat. Luci was just fine; he didn't sound or look like he was suffering from blood loss. He was still his happy, cheerful self.”

“Easy Bel, I have a pretty good explanation. As for Lillian’s reasoning, I don’t think Lillian knew. If you drink enough of it, you can get Angelic powers or wings. It’s not very common knowledge, but she does know about its healing and energy-boosting powers.”

“Still uncommon knowledge, but more books about the topic. Have to keep it under wraps or Lucifer and Charle would have so many people trying to kill them for their blood.”

“Bel was starting to lose her patience; her candle flickers, Bel, generally a very chill person, was starting to get mad, then it must be bad.”

“Thomas, is there a point to all this? It seems like you’re changing the topic. Do you know why Lillian would do such a thing or not? I’m glad this is uncommon knowledge. I don’t want my brother or niece to be in any kind of danger.”

“Belphegor, I was getting to that before I was so rudely interrupted by you.”

“Thomas said in a scolding tone of voice, and you know things are bad when cute nicknames aren’t used.”

“Sorry, Thomas, the news shocked me. It kind of took me by surprise. Feel free to continue, Thomas.”
“Bel said, head bowed down in shame, candle light dimming, not meeting Thomas' gaze. Bel may be the youngest, but Bel was also the most sensitive, like Lillian. Both had very big hearts. Thomas puts his hand on the side of Bel’s head, stroking her fluffy wool.”

“Oh, Lu-Lu Bell, look at me. No need to feel ashamed that way is a touch graphic. I didn’t mean to upset you. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that. I sometimes forget that out of all your siblings, you're the sweetest but most sensitive. Now, can I continue, if that’s okay? I don't want you to be upset.”

“Bel lifts her head slowly, meeting Thomas's gaze to look at him in his emerald green eyes.”

“Thanks, Thomas, I do feel better. It's okay. I deserved that light scolding for interrupting; it was rather rude of me. You may continue, Thomas. I'm curious to see where you’re going with this.”

“Bel said, her cheeks blushing, her wool going from lavender to a pastel pink. Then Thomas starts talking with an eagerness in his mew and starts happily chatting. About how Lillian got the blood needed to get her wings and potential powers yet to be determined.”

“You’re welcome, Bel. Now, why I believe Lillian did this method is because seven weeks ago. Was the great battle at Hazbin Hotel the day the extermination was canceled? Lillian was a total superstar defending that hotel and all her friends. I bet she extracted the blood from all those dead exorcists' bodies. I mean, no use letting all that blood with magical properties go to waste. Angelic blood is very hard to come by, so why let it go to waste?”

“I mean, they died a warrior's death. Plus, the cannibals couldn’t possibly eat them all. I wonder how much blood Lillian was able to collect and how much blood she was able to collect. I wonder if she has any left? It must have been no easy task. I mean scavenging for the perfect bodies, ones that weren’t too heavily injured, picked clean, or bleeding out. Lillian may have also had to fight off some of the cannibals. Who have acquired a taste for Angelic flesh. Lillian somehow managed to pull it off; Lillian was so resourceful, just like me. When Lillian sees an opportunity, she takes it. I mean, who would want to pass up.”

“A chance to get Angelic blood guilt-free? They were already dead, The hard part is already done for you. You just now have to extract the blood and enjoy it. You have to make sure it’s kept in a cold, cool place to prevent spoiling.”

“It has healing powers that give you energy, and it’s the rarest and hardest thing to come by. An item a healer like me could only dream of having in my possession. Lillian had her pick of bodies. Talk about a lucky break. Glad to see she kept her smarts about her if she managed to get some. I hear it tastes like non-alcoholic honey wine. It leaves you feeling all warm and toasty on the inside.”

“Here’s an added little fun fact: each pair of wings is customized to go with each demon's look. You never know what they’ll end up looking like. I have to say, Lillian’s wings are just so pretty. Pale pink fur with black and pink camo hearts to form one big heart. Plus, that coloring is new. It’s super pretty with the feathers hidden underneath.”

“Thomas lifts the fur on Lillian’s wings to reveal white, fluffy swan-like feathers underneath.”

“I knew hidden feathers. This is so cool. Now, it usually takes about six weeks or more to grow the wings; it depends. For this to take effect, you have to be drinking it once a day or more for at least a week. Not many people go for this method because it’s far too hard to pull off and is the most painful method.”

“Now, you would think that the growth would be obvious as time goes by. That’s not the case. This is hidden until one day it decides to make a big flashy appearance. Lillian sure did that. I wish I could have seen it myself. That sounded epic.”

“Now it was Bel’s turn to do the scolding because Thomas knew a little too much about this for her comfort.”

“Thomas O’Malley, how long have you been thinking about this? You seem to know a lot about this topic. A scary amount. Thank you for clearing up the details. This does sound like Lillian does love collecting weird stuff for her collection.”

“She’s also super resourceful. Lillian for sure wouldn’t want to pass up a chance like that. Even if the blood tastes good, I still feel like it’s sick of any idea why Lillian would do such a thing.”

“You’re welcome, Bel. Now, believe it or not, Bel, I just read a lot on the topic. It has always fascinated me. To read all about all the rare and exotic heel remedies. Don’t worry, I’m not going to try anything. I just can’t believe it happened to my daughter.”

“Those wings are so pretty; they suit her, and now she looks like a little angel. As for her reasons behind this, I don’t know the specifics; it could be anything. My guess, like I said before, is that she must have drunk it for its healing properties. Yes, it’s a bit sick; that’s why not many do it.”

“Before Bel could respond to Thomas' comments. Angel blurts out something suddenly after staring at Lillian for so long. Only paying attention to bits and pieces of the conversation. This caught him so off guard that Angel couldn’t help but add to the conversation. It causes them to jump back because it spooks them.”

“It turns out Lillian wasn’t the only one to drink Angeltic blood. Lillian’s kittens may be affected as well. In a good way, they may have Angelic blood coursing through their veins. These kittens will be the most powerful to be welcomed into hell ever since the birth of Princess Charlie Morningstar. Half hellborn, half angel talk about a total powerhouse.”

“These kittens will have so much magic coursing through them. Lillan’s kittens may inherit her magic. It is already overpowered, but add Angel’s DNA, and they may have human forms just like their parents. With a touch of angelic power. She needs help to manage all that. Luckily, Lucifer can help her deal with all this newfound power.”

“What the actual f*ck my kittens will have angelic blood coursing through them of shit, shit, shit. They’re in even more danger if word of them gets out than I thought. They’re going to be the most powerful babies hell has ever seen.”

“Angel completely forgot that he wasn’t alone. Angel was mesmerized by Lillian’s beauty and angel wings. That Angel said some stuff out loud that he should’ve kept to himself. All eyes turned to Angel Bel, and Thomas had lots of questions.”

“Thomas starts but gets sidetracked because he is so excited that he is going to be a grandpa. Lillian was carrying kittens. Angel had to be that dad, and the gift of fertility had to be used on him since sinners procreate under normal circumstances.”

“Oh my stars, my baby is going to have kittens of her own. I’m going to be a grandpa, Angel. Why did you tell me this sooner? How many is she going to have in her litter? Will they be a live birth or be in eggs?”

“How long is Lillian?”

“Can I see a picture of my future grand kittens, please? Angel, you must be the dad. You’re very lucky to have such a gift given to you; that’s why Lillian’s flower blossomed. Why were you so nervous in my garden? Tell me everything.”

“ Angel, in a very nervous voice. Not being able to look Thomas in the eye, he looks down at the floor, hanging his head in shame. Happy for the kittens he was going to have, but the circumstances in how they were conceived weren’t ideal. Angel starts talking in a low whisper. Thomas can hear Angel but barely picks at the fur on his wrists again. Not much is left, given this night has left him feeling extra nervous and stressed out. Luckily, it’ll grow back by morning.”

“Lillian’s about six weeks along; we’re having triplets; they have mostly cat-like features; it will be a live birth for all three of them. The reason I didn’t tell you sooner is because as much as I will love and cherish these kittens. They were a happy accident.”

“Now I will tell you in due time, but the public can’t find out about them just yet, okay? Can you please keep this quiet? I have a very good reason, I promise. As for the flower, I have a pretty good idea when it bloomed, I would have to say about seven weeks ago. As for why she was all hooked up to these machines, Lillian had a little dizzy spell earlier.”

“Then passed out. She better not worry; she will be getting lots of healthy food. Those pills are for her. Ellie just wanted to respect my wishes about keeping the kittens a secret. Please don’t be mad. I didn't want you to find out like this, but it just slipped out.”

“We’ve only been dating for a few months, 11 to be precise. I thought it would make me look bad if I told you I got your daughter pregnant. Plus, for the first four weeks, I had no idea she was expecting; we only found out a little over a week ago.”

“How can I be mad at you? Now speak up, Angel, stop that mumbling. I can barely hear you. I have three grand kittens I get to spoil. This is the best news ever. I know you took great care of Lillian during this time.”

“I don't doubt that you’ll take care of those kittens as well. So, triplets, just like Lillian and her brothers, when they come, you’ll have your hands full. Now, no need to be embarrassed. Sometimes, you won’t find it for weeks; it happens. Don’t worry, I’ll keep the secret of the kittens. You and Lillian should be the ones to tell everyone on your terms.”

“Now granted, the circumstances are unexpected, but I feel nothing but joy. You two love each other a lot if the gift of fertility was given to you so soon. Elven mouths that have to be some kind of record now you may want to stop picking at your fur, or you may soon have none left.”

“Thomas said this in a playful yet worried voice. Thomas noticed small tufts of pink and white fur scattered all along the floor around Angel. Angel, hearing how calmly Thomas was taking this news, felt a little better. His voice returned to normal, but Angel still refused to look Thomas in the eyes.”

“Angel looked down and saw all the fur on the floor and realized that he must have been extra nervous. Angel stops picking at his fur, not wanting to go bald. To help ease his nerves, Angel holds his wrists tightly as he speaks.”

“Thanks, Thomas, for being so cool about all this and keeping this news quiet. When I say we didn’t know what was wrong with Lillian. I mean, when I say we had no idea, I mean we didn’t have a clue what was up with her. All I know was. Lillian was acting weird the week after the extermination was canceled.”

“I’ll spare you the details, but while everyone was singing, dancing, and rebuilding the hotel. Lillian and I were so happy that we had made it out of that battle alive. We were so scared we may not have made it out of that battle alive.”

“That we professed that we loved each other at the same time. Maybe it was adrenaline. The fact that we both were glowing, covered in golden sweet angelic blood. I wanted nothing more than to take Lillian to our room and make love to her. So we snuck off to go to the deed, but as that happened. The room seemed to fill with the sweet smells. Strawberries, ginger, and lavender filled our room. I didn’t know what was causing it, but I didn’t care; all that mattered was we were both alive. Staring deeply into each other that we lost sense of all time.”

“Then one week later, Lillian started acting weird. I didn't know what was wrong with her. Until today she hadn’t told me anything about her past. I didn’t know about this gift of fertility spell.”

“All I knew was Lillian had an increase in appetite. Eating like she hadn’t eaten in days but tried to hide it by simply eating more food in bigger portions. Lillian was super tired coming home from work, only to crash on the couch and fall into a deep sleep. On her days off, she wouldn’t wake up until noon, far later than she normally would. She had huge purple bags under her eyes like she wasn’t getting any sleep at night.”

“Lillain became moody and intrable like even the slightest thing would set her off. However, she did try to keep the feelings at bay; only sometimes she would randomly snap or cry at someone for no good reason. Of course, Lillian would feel so bad about this that she would bring everyone she snapped little gifts.”

“Holding various bags or boxes in her mouth. Looking all cute and feeling super guilty about what happened. Having snapped at people for no good reason, wants to show just how sorry she is. Not sure why she did that, but I tried to make things right.”

“I feel kind of guilty not realizing something was wrong with her but not trying harder to get her to a doctor. I mean, she said she was fine, or she was just in heat. I believed her; after all, moodiness and an increase in appetite are normal when she’s in heat. I just brushed it off. After all, it’s her body; no one knows it better than Lillian herself.”

“Sure, there was some talk of pregnancy, but one of the first things we learn is. Sinners can't procreate, and we can’t leave Pride. So that topic was brushed off quickly, but thanks to some of Lillian’s friends. They provided us with some pregnancy tests. Bel here offered to personally oversee the whole pregnancy.”

“Lillian will have to stay overnight for a few days, but I know she’s in good hands, but that won’t stop me from missing her any less. Lucky for me, Bel is letting me stay the night, and then I can head to work in the morning. She even had our stuff sent over from where we’re currently staying.”

“After Angel finished ranting, Thomas was about to speak, but Bel beat him to the punch because Bel started asking about a certain part of what Angel said earlier about how their kittens will have angelic blood, not my will. This piqued Bel’s interest, so after Angel finally finished talking after what seemed like forever. Bel lets out,”

“Okay, the kittens are very exciting, and thanks for sparing us from all the very graphic details, Angel. We’re getting off-topic from the topic at hand. It’s like you’re avoiding the subject at hand. Then, Angel, you said,”

“My kittens will have angelic blood coursing through them.”

“Not they may have it but will what you don’t tell us now spill. I’m curious what you have to know about this whole angelic blood mess. You know something? The way you blurted that info out so suddenly. Now do tell me and look at me in my eyes while you tell me you’re talking to us, not the floor, so spill.”

“Bel, " she said while shooting Angel a hard glare. Angel was stunned that sweet baby Bel had such a fierce temper and could be such a badass. That little lamb had horns and wasn’t afraid to use them. Angel after recovering from Bel’s little outburst. Angel jerks her head up to look at Bel in her two glowing pink eyes.”

“All the other eyes in her big floppy wax like we're giving Angel the same dirty look. Then, Angel starts to answer Bel's question because she had a right to know. Angel knew better to piss off a sin even if it was only the sin of Sloth. Bel was a friend, and friends tell each other everything.”

“Well, Bel, I kind of drank some myself, and it does taste like non-alcoholic honey wine. It goes down easily and makes you feel all warm on the inside. It gives you a nice burst of energy that lasts about six hours before it wears off.”

“Lillian gave me some as a reward for helping her gather the bodies and extract the blood. We found three bodies good enough to use. This was the day after, so it was slim pickings. All the bodies were either picked clean or bled out so much that there wasn’t enough blood left to use. We got lucky with the ones we found, some with light stab wounds.”

“We were able to successfully dispose of the bodies in Cannibal town. They were gone within minutes; it was like a feed frenzy. Then we began extracting the blood, putting it into pop cans that we stored in our mini fridges. We called it heavenly delight.”

“Three bodies, five pints of blood in each, give or take, so we got about 15 pints of blood. Like I said before, since I helped Lillian gather it, she split it with me; we each got 7.5 liters or about 28 cans each. I’m used to her wanting to do weird stuff; she told me all about all the more out there healing ingredients. Like the whole angelic blood thing, Lillian was looking longly out the window at the bodies.”

“Lillian saw an opportunity and didn’t want to waste it, so I helped her out. Thought it might be fun, a little risky, but I wanted to make Lilian happy, and what harm could come of it? We would be cleaning up and getting a little something out of it. Plus, they were already dead, so it’s not like we were doing anything bad.”

“Bel, you should’ve seen her. she wanted to gather that blood so badly I couldn’t tell her no, plus all the benefits but she couldn’t do it alone she needed help and was a little miffed that the cannibals would eat and drink all that goodness for themselves.”

“Thought it was being wasted on them eating at the bodies greedily. Not knowing that the blood they had in their hands. Held great healing powers and energy-boosting effects. Lillain was giving them a lot of dirty looks until I asked her what was bugging her, and she caved and told me. We didn’t know if you drank enough, you would get angel wings.”

“I hate to tell you, Thomas, but I ran out five weeks ago, and Lillian managed to make her stash last an extra week. Lillian ran out four weeks ago only because Lillian was so nice to let me have some of her stash as well.”

“Once that was all gone, we resorted to coffee, tea, or energy drinks. For that needed boost, don’t worry, Bel. We didn’t go looking for more; we knew that when we ran out, that was it. It was also good in coffee; it was like a sweetener with a milky flavor. That about it so you’re not upset with are you Bel I had my reasons.”

“Please don’t be mad at me, I don’t feel any back pain or even a light tingle. Maybe the process is just slower since I didn’t drink as much as Lillian did. She was drinking two to three cans a day, but by some miracle, despite that, it lasted two weeks even with me drinking it. Not sure how she managed to pull that off.”

“After Angel explained his reasons for doing what he did. Bel's expression softened a little. Even though what they did was sick, it was also kind of sweet how Angel wanted to help Lillian. Gather the blood, and it was humanely sourced; not just anyone would do such a weird and risky task. While Bel wouldn’t still approve of anyone doing such a thing. Bel was happy that once they ran out, they didn’t go looking for more.”

“Bel also knew that Lillian would pass up a golden opportunity like this gathering of angelic blood. Bel knew a little about the powers of angelic blood. Like how it could heal all. Lucifer was her brother, after all. You pick up a thing or two in case he got hurt and needed to be healed.”

“Well, Angel, I don't approve of what you did. I think it’s kind of sweet what you did for Lillian. Lillian has a lot of unique interests, including collecting special treasures. It can scare a lot of people off seeing all the stuff she collects. I also like how once you ran out, you didn’t go looking for more.”

“It takes someone super special to like her and how Lillian brings you very weird yet special gifts. Like those wings you go on and on about. You love those things, don’t you?”

“Angel, his face blushes slightly as he says this.”

“Thanks, Bel. How nice of you. Well, yes, who wouldn’t love such a unique and thoughtful gift? I mean, she cared enough to kill for me. They’re a reminder of how she didn’t even hesitate to rush to my defence.”

“You’re welcome, Angel. Well, some people think it’s a little weird. I’m glad you see past that now. Yawn. I’m going to bed to see you in the morning. I'm wiped-yawn. It's getting late and closing in on my bedtime, so I’m going to bed. Goodnight, everyone.”

Step, Step, Step

“Then, with that, Bel walks out of the room to head to bed, leaving Thomas and Angel alone to talk. Angel had some questions he just wanted to ask Thomas when it was just the two of them. Now, I get that they’re not alone, but everyone else is sleeping. They can talk and not risk anyone hearing them or waking up when they are down for the count. Could or would they wake up?”

“Especially Lillian was always a deep sleeper given how she was now carrying kittens. She slept like the dead, and unless she wanted to wake up, she wouldn’t wake up unless you shook her hard. However, waking an expecting queen before she was ready to wake up.”

“Angel learned that lesson the hard way: it was a death wish. Or at the very least, instead of a good morning kiss. You would be greeted by a very dirty look and a low yet loud growl. The look on Lillian’s face was like, why the hell did you better have a good reason for waking me up. This better be important, or I’m going back to sleep.”

“After all, the first trimester is a full out puke fest when the ten mark week hits it’s the hardest. If Lillian thinks it’s bad now, then oh boy, Lillian won’t know what hit her. The chills don’t help either; the cravings, feeling nauseous all the time, and being extra tired didn’t help. All those late-night puking sessions.”

“In which Lillian was all too familiar with and lack of sleep at and mood swings not the best combo. Now, back to Thomas and Angel, who are talking about what is not sure, let’s find out. Thomas was just about to follow Bel’s lead and go to bed, but Angel stopped him.”

Step, Step

“Thomas, wait, don't go just yet.”

“Oh, Angel, what do I want? I was just heading out to go to bed. You should do the same as Bel's right. It's getting late.”

“I was just hoping we could talk some more. I have lots of questions about what I should know about kittens. The birth is what they do after they are born. I mean, I thought, who better to ask than you. You did raise her and did a fine job. I have some questions about Lillian’s magic. I just want to learn all I can about her past. It couldn’t have been all bad, right?”

“Oh, of course we can talk, but first I have to sit down, then we can talk all you want. Then I can answer all your questions to your heart's content. How's that sound to you? I have some questions for you as well.”

“Yes, that works for me, and I have the perfect spot. Bel said there was a bed hidden under Lillian. I just have to find it. I would be more than happy to answer any of your questions as well.”

“Angel plops down onto the floor to look under Lillian’s bed to see where the second one was when Angel found a small red button under Lillan’s bed. With a click of the button and a loud pop, Angel soon finds himself and Thomas as well. On a small twin-sized bed that’s attached to Lillian’s queen size one a queen sized bed for an expecting queen.”

Plop

“Okay, there’s a little red button here. I think this might be what I'm looking for. I'm going to push it.”

Click, Pop!

“Woah! Okay, that just happened- cool, but a little warning would’ve been nice. I have to say this is a pretty nice bed, soft and comfy, and it comes with sheets, pillows, and blankets built in with it. With the added bounces, I get to sleep by Lillian’s side.”

“You okay, Thomas? That must have given you quite a scare just now; I had no idea that would happen. It was rather loud, like gunshots going off. I hope it didn’t shake you too much. I know your hearing must be sensitive. I'm just happy it didn’t wake Lillian up.”

“Angel, I’m fine, but your concern is very touching. Sure, having a bed pop out of thin air. It can give anyone fright, but now that the shock wore off, I’m fine, and it wasn’t that loud. Sit up, get comfortable. we can't talk with you lying all flat on your stomach like that.”

“Oh! Of course I'm bad, how silly of me.”

“Angel’s cheeks become flushed, and Angel sits up with his feet dangling over the bed. Angel then starts trying to smooth back his fur with his hands. When that doesn’t work, the only thing he got out of that was sweaty palms. Angel wants his sweaty palms on his gown. Leaving sweat stains on his gown

Pat, Pat, Pat

“Okay, this isn’t only leaving my hands all sweaty and gross. So, excuse me, Thomas, pardon my reach. I have just the thing in mind to tame this beast, slay the fluffy dragon, in a sense. I do hope Bel has packed it. I could prove to be super useful to have right now.”

Wipe, Wipe, Wipe

“That's better. No more sweating palms now, back to work.”

“Then Angel dug through one of the bags Bel had brought over and pulled out a hairbrush. One is made just for wet or extra thick hair/fur, then starts brushing out his fur. This time, Angel’s more successful as he brushes out his fur to tame the fluffy monster that had overtaken him. With each brush stroke was slowly taming the beast. While Angel was brushing his fur, he and Thomas made conversation.”

Zip

“Found it. Thank goodness she got my hairbrush. Let's slay this beast. Hope you don’t mind if I brush my fur while we talk. I have to get this under control, or else I won’t hear the end of it from Blizo and the others. I can just imagine the nicknames I get.”

“Angel said as a small smile formed on his face as he talked about the people who were like a work family. To him, even though he only worked there for a day and a half. They cared deeply for each other, so much that it was clear they reminded him of his friends at the hotel. Moxxie and Millie were a lot like Charlie and Vaggie. Moxxie and Charlie were both hell's biggest sweethearts.”

“They had a passion as ever burning as hellfire to protect their loved ones and anything they care strongly about. Vaggie and Millie were both fierce fighters and would kill anything and anyone. Who dared to lay a finger on their lovers, but they had a soft yet sensitive side. They don’t show unless they are around close friends or family.”

“Blizo and Cherri are both total wild cards, both down to party but could be serious at times and were always there for their friends. I would love to see Bee, Blizo, and Cherri. Do Bee’s famous drinking game with the hives full of Beelzubub juice.”

“I would pay good money to see those three go at it. All of them were heavy drinkers and total party animals. I would want to see that my money would be on Bee. The other two are good, but beating a sin is good luck. Blizo only beat Bee because he was having a shit day. Blizo just wanted to forget what happened at Ozzie’s.”

“As Angel smiled, his golden tooth glinted in the light of the room. Angel started brushing his fur to smooth it out, the tangles and smooth out all the frizz. Angel was slowly starting to look normal, more like his normal self and less like a giant puffball mushroom.”

“Found it. Thank goodness she got my hairbrush. Let's slay this beast. Hope you don’t mind if I brush my fur while we talk. I have to get this under control, or else I won’t hear the end of it from Blizo and the others. I can just imagine the nicknames I get.”

Brush, Brush, Brush

“Hey, I don’t mind, and I understand how important proper grooming can be. Now that I’m getting a better look at you, you look like a giant puffball mushroom, like a little shoomie. I just want to toss you up into the air, You're nice tight. Until you. Into burst white puffs float into the air and eat you up.”

“Angel asked with a slight tease in his voice because he knew Thomas was teasing. Oddly enough, Angel didn’t feel uncomfortable, but Angel did blush even harder.”

“Thomas, stop it. I hate to inform you, but I’m taking all this is reserved for Lillian, you dirty kitty. I don't like sharing my sweet, fluffy-faced angel with anyone. So we're in nicknames. I'm your little shoomie or puffball. How about you, how does tom cat sound?”

“Oh! I’m just trying some things out. You already have a nice nickname. Angel is a pretty good one, like how you’re like a guardian angel and how you watch over my daughter. When those wings come, you’ll have earned them. It’s pretty clear she sees you as someone. Who will do anything for her to watch over her to make sure she’s safe?”

“Those kittens are in great hands, and she knows it. I may not know much, but I bet you have taken great care and strides. In making sure Lillian is comfortable while she carries your kittens. I bet I will continue to do so in the next few months. I have no doubt you’ll give Lillian and those kittens the world and so much more. Angel dear, are you okay? You’re crying. Are you okay? Was it something I said? Did I say something to upset you?”

“After Thomas gave that heartfelt speech, the guilt of keeping so many secrets from Thomas. The guilt was crushing Angel felt so bad for lying to Thomas. After that speech, Angel felt so much worse for not telling Thomas the real reasons why he and Lillian were there in the first place. After all, Thomas was who had been nothing but kind to Angel.”

“Even though they had just met. Angel wanted to tell Thomas the real reason why Val was looking for him: it was because Angel had signed his soul to Val. Val “owned” Angel’s soul. The real reason they left Pride was because Lillian took Angel’s place at the studio. Val left Lillian so badly injured that she had to be rushed to the hospital. How could Angel tell Thomas that his baby girl was sexually assaulted and that it was by her choice? Thomas would want revenge but Angel had to lay low and have a very angry pissed off cat daddy.”

“Who would set a world of hurt on Val because he would dare hurt anyone? With Lillian involved, it was personal, and he would want to. So bad to hurt the person who hurt his baby girl. That was the last thing Angel needed right now.”

“Even though Angel understood how Thomas would feel, Angel knew how he played his cards right. Angel had a lot more to lose than just his soul this time. He didn’t want anything to happen to Lillian, especially now with kittens on the way. Angel wanted to be there for them; it made lying to Thomas so much harder. Angel wanted to tell Thomas everything, but he was torn. Like Angel wanted to tell Thomas, but he knew that unlike the others who were Lillian’s friends.”

“Who Lillian would be cool with him telling them all this stuff. Lillian wasn’t sure where she stood on her blood family, so telling them this may not have been the smartest choice. At the same time, the guilt lay so heavy on Angel that he couldn’t help but listen after hearing that speech Thomas gave. The tears started dripping down Angel's face. They looked like they may never stop the guilt weighing on him, and it was just too much. Angel could not hold back the tears any longer.

Not to mention the real reason they couldn’t go back to Pride was that Angel didn’t want to go back to Val. Not until Angel was ready and how this was like a vacation, but that wasn’t entirely true. They were in hiding and did not know how much they were risking if their location were to be revealed. The friends they saw as family that they had to leave behind and how they must be worried sick.”

“About what became of Lillian and Angel ever since Angel left that night with Lillian and vowed not to return until he was ready to kick some moth ass and strike a deal to get his soul back from Val and Val’s soul was in Angel hands. Angel decided not to tell Thomas the whole truth just yet but would say how his being here was a lot more complicated than Angel led Thomas to believe.”

“Angel dear, are you okay? You’re crying. Are you okay? Was it something I said? Did I say something to upset you?”

“Drip-drip-drip-No Thomas, it was just how you’ve been so nice to me even though you’ve been so nice to me. That-drip-speech was-drip-drip-drip-so sweet.”

“I can’t believe you think that after hearing you calling me Lillian’s guardian angel, the only other person to call me that was Lillian. I-drip-drip-just feel so bad.”

“Back in the garden and the cave, I wasn’t entirely truthful-drip-with you my reason for being here. It is a bit more complicated than I let on. It's not just for pleasure. I can’t tell you yet. I just can’t, but it’s for a very good reason, I promise.”

“Angel said this while caressing his wrist, thinking about whether or not to show Thomas his chains. In the end, he chose not to, but Lillian's magic still lingered on that necklace. Despite what Ozzie said about it being a one-and-done spell. Lillian’s magic had been festering in that necklace bored out of his skull for ten years. When Angel took it off of Lillian’s neck, it gave the magic the perfect chance to have some fun. It opened the portal to Sloth. It sent Angel to see Lillian and Nifty to that special place.”

“It had a way of knowing what you did before you sensed Angel’s guilt about keeping so many secrets from Thomas. Having to lie to Thomas was eating away at Angel. It decided to manifest in a way so that Angel didn’t have to choose; it would make that choice for him. In its special way, that way was manisting Angel’s chains. Like the spell Lillian cast on Angel to give him some control over his life. With the bonus of the person behind them, they wanted Thomas to get the full picture.”

“With the spell, the magic was trapped and wanted so badly to be free that traces of it lingered even after Lillian broke the concealment charm. It was a small part of that necklace. The wildest traces of her magic appeared as they talked. The magic decided that Thomas needed to get a better understanding. Of what was going on with Angel and Val.”

“They didn’t notice it just yet, but the necklace on Angel's neck started to glow a light warm pink color, leaving Angel. With this nice, warm feeling surrounding him.”

“Crimson pink smoke came out of it, slowly revealing Angel’s soul chains. Whips of crimson pink smoke started forming chains. Around Angel’s hands and neck, with the added feature of a dark silhouette. Val slowly starts to form behind Angel out of the same crimson pink smoke. Val's body started taking shape. Thomas was too shocked by what she said and how grim Angel's voice sounded to pay any attention to what was happening around them.”

“Back to the story at hand, Angel is rubbing his wrists after dropping a huge bomb about himself. Thomas leads in with a question and notices how Angel is rubbing his wrists. In a way, they were sore and stiff like there was something on them. That was far too tight, as we knew those would be the chains that bound him to Val. Those chains felt tight and constricting, symbolizing. While Angel was in the studio, Val kept him on a very tight short leash.”

“Angel, I’m not sure what you mean by complicated, but I’m not going to push it. This is hard for you to talk about. I’m going to trust you to tell me when you’re ready. Are your wrists feeling you seem to be rubbing them like something on them far too tight for your liking. I could make you a poultice for that if you like. I don’t want you to be in pain.”

“Angel's smile returns to his face, touched by Thomas' understanding and not wanting to push. Angel to his limits but respecting that Angel had his reasons for leaving and being so secretive.”

“Thanks, Thomas, for trusting me. It means a lot more than you could know or understand. I promise my reasons are very good. My wrists are a little stiff, but I’m sure it’s nothing. It'll be gone by morning. If not, I have you check me out, okay?”

“Now, enough of this serious talk. Let's lighten the mood, shall we? I have lots of questions, and what you must do to like kittens, what to expect after they arrive. What should I be expecting throughout the pregnancy? Though I have a pretty good idea of what to expect, thanks to Bel and many others, not so much for what happens after the birth.”

“Though that’s uncharted territory, I want to be prepared. Thought you might know a lot more than a book. You helped raise three kids. I mean, Lillian turned out amazing. I can't wait to hear more about her brothers Toulmose and Berlitz.

“Of course I can tell you all that you need to know about what happens after the birth. Like when kittens are first born, for the first two weeks of their life, they’re born with their eyes closed.”

“Wait, my kittens will be born blind! How long will they be like that? I want to see their cute little reactions when they see us for the first time. How will I know what color eyes they’ll have or how many for that matter?”

“Angel said, his voice full of worry, the smoke wisps slowly forming chain links and Val's body had a shape to it his wings unfurled were slowly starting to take shape.”

“ Yes, there may be a chance they can’t hear anything. However, with hybrids, it’s a guessing game, so maybe their eyes will be open. The kittens during this time are completely dependent on the parents. Mainly the mom, if you choose to breastfeed them, nothing wrong with formula. I mean, it’s hell, so I’m not how comfortable Lillian or you may feel. With people trying to get a glimpse of Lillian’s breasts while she’s feeding those little ones. Now their eyes won’t open yet, but it’s normal for kittens.”

“I’m not sure what we’ll do to feed our kittens. I want to talk to Lillian first. It's her body. She should have a say in the matter. If we choose, do go down that route. I’ll make sure Lillian has a private place to do it.”

“I’ll keep all the creeps at bay. If they so much as look at her the wrong way, I’ll let them know that if they try anything, they’ll have to go through me first. I won’t make my kitten feel uncomfortable in any way.”

“This is why you and Lillian will make great parents. You have a protective nature, so you’ll make sure. Nothing bad happens to them while they’re so small and helpless. It can be scary, but nothing beats the joy you’ll feel when you see their eyes open for the first time.”

“Oh really, what? Like it must be extra special you’re glowing just talking about it.”

“Well, Angel, it’s a feeling like no other anticipation after weeks of waiting. For that moment, they finally get to hear their parents. Seeing them open their cute little eyes with even cuter yawns showing their pink little gums with no teeth. It’s a joy like no other words can describe. It's just something you have to experience to truly understand the amount of joy you’ll feel.”

“Oh way that does sound special it makes me even happy to meet them. I want to be there for all the milestones. Whether big or small, I want to be there when they take their first steps. Say their first words, sit up on their own for time. Roll over Lillian will want to teach them to hunt and heal. If they want to be. Encourage them to be their best selves.”

“Angel, that's so sweet. Anything else you want to say does keep you.”

“Well, Thomas, now more than ever, I want to see their eyes open for the first time. Given how Bel said the birth would be live, they’ll mostly have cat-like features. They for sure take after their mom. I hope they get some of my features as well, but if they look more Lillian.”

“I couldn’t care less what they look like. I would get to see a piece of her in them every time I looked at them. Lillian’s doing all the work, so she deserves to have the take after her. Now, what was Lillian like when she was a kitten? Any good embarrassing stories?”

“Angel, that’s so sweet that you want that for Lillian. I have tons of stories, but this one is my favorite now to set the scene. Lillian may be the youngest. She was the most curious and was the first to open her eyes. Wanting to see all this world had to offer. Lillian was by far the most wild and adventurous, always getting into trouble. Like one time she by some miracle managed to figure out how to break past all the baby proofing.”

“Just from observing me and broke into my herb stores and made a mess of all my catmint. Lillian was so cute; her fur was all covered in crushed catmint leaves. It took ages to groom all that out, but she was sleeping during most of it. Lillian got a hold of some of my poppy seeds as well. She was a rather cheeky little kit. Lilian just followed her nose because she smelled all kinds of smells that made her mouth water, and she wanted to taste them. Even if her brothers tried to stop her.”

“Oh really, even at such a young age she was obsessed with plants and causing trouble please tell me you have a picture of that. I just have to see how cute she was when a kitten. So, how old was Lillian when this happened? I would love to see a small version of Lillian sleeping covered in catmint sleeping; that just sounds so cute.”

“It was the cutest and sweetest thing ever, but it’s on my phone, and that’s in my room. Lillian was about ten weeks old at the time, around the 7-14-week mark. Kittens became quite playful and cheeky around that time. Lillian was extra naughty; if we were to turn on her for even a second, she would be gone and in some new kind of trouble.”

“Like climbing the curtains, swinging on the chandeliers. Scratching up the furniture with her claws. Always leading her brothers on adventures, even if Toulmouse was trying to be the best big brother and keep his younger siblings out of trouble. Even if he failed to keep them out of it at times, Lillian, even at a young age, was a great leader.”

“Lillian has always been curious and a good leader who knew she had such skills from a young age. I love learning more about Lillian’s kittenhood.”

“Glad to hear it, Angel. Now, can I ask you something, if you don’t mind?”

“Thomas said his mew calm and collected the chain links on Angel’s hands were fully formed. The one on Angel’s neck started to take shape. Val’s body was fully formed, and the chains were in his hands. His headless body was holding Angel’s chains. As the head was slowly starting to form, the pendant slowly got warmer and warmer.”

“Angel’s wrists felt a slight burning cessation. The grip on his wrist felt even tighter than they did before, like something was on them, but Angel didn’t know what. I just hurt a little, and the pain was growing. Angel managed to ignore it for now. It wasn’t that bad, and talking to Thomas and learning more about Lillian was the best.”

“Now come on, you two, how can you not notice all this? You two should pay better attention to your surroundings. I don’t want Angel to be stricken with fear, but at the same time. I have a feeling this time may be different from all the other times Angel faced Val. For example, Angel may be scared but won’t let that stop him from standing up for himself. Now Thomas has a question: let's hear it, shall we.”

“Thomas, what’s your question? Ask away; you told me so much about Lillian’s past and what the kittens may be like. The least I can do is answer your question, so lay it on me anything at all. I’ll try my best to answer it to the best of my ability.”

“Thomas' mew turned serious just for a brief moment as he asked his question.”

“Where did Lillian go the night she left? We searched all the rings, even the ones where we didn’t think she went, and called Bee, Bel, and Ozzie. They refused to tell us anything, or they just didn’t know. All we knew was she was somewhere in hell, but we didn’t know where she was. We looked for five whole months before giving up.”

“We looked in all her favorite places and checked all her favorite rings two, three, even four times. Each time ended in nothing, no paw prints or fur. This was before we knew about how she cast the concealment charm. Who we were looking for wasn’t around. At least when it came down to her name and fur coloring. We were so worried about her, but at the same time, she needed her space. Lillian would come to us when she was ready; we just didn’t think it would take her so long.”

“Ten years is a long time to be away from us. We may have gone on with our lives. Not a day goes by that we don’t miss her. I’m just so happy that she’s here; I want so badly for her to be back in my life. I want those kittens to have a grandpa and uncles.”

“Who will spoil them so much you’ll scold us for it. Whatever choice Lillian makes, I’ll respect it. Like you said, you’ll talk to Lilian to give space. So Lillian can make her choice without feeling pressured or guilty. She looks so sweet while she sleeps, and how she sometimes casts spells in her slumber is all too cool. Drip-drip-drip”

Thomas's eyes fill with tears as they stream down his face. Angel’s neck chain slowly forms little links. Val’s head was now formed, and the details of his face started taking shape. Val’s beady little eyes, his rose colored glasses with the gold trim. His feathery antennae are fuzzy, white, and fluffy with black hearts. His red hat with black and white stripes and his pipe are always held in his left hand.”

“His mouth slowly forming on his purple head in the signature golden grin full of menace and hate. Wanting to lure in souls through honey-laced words. Promises of fame and glory beyond their wildest dreams. Only to go in for the kill with his poison. That’s when Val showed his true nature, only when it was too late. You signed your name on the contract. Your soul was no longer your own.”

“It was now in someone's care who would beat you until you're broken. A shell of your former self. When you stopped making him money or not pulling your weight. The only thing you had to look forward to was a quick, swift double death. From Val’s gun loaded with angelic bullets, Val called the Moneymaker. You end up being one of Val’s lowest earners, and you get offered pretty good motivation to do well.”

“If you don’t want to end up double dead, then you better put on a good show or end up dead by Val’s hand. The last thing you see before you go is Val’s menacing face. Val believed that if you didn’t make enough money, firing you would be good enough. If you weren’t useful to him, you’re better off dead, so no one can have you. Val hated having competition, so the best way to deal with competition was to eliminate it.”

“Now, Angel, seeing Thomas cry, reaches out to comfort Thomas, who was crying. Thomas missed Lillian so badly it hurt. Thomas was worried that she may want nothing to do with him. That Lillian won’t even let him near the kittens once they are born. Thomas feared how Lillian would take to seeing him again. Would she be happy, angry, sad, or hurt? Thomas felt guilty about not realizing Dutchess's plan sooner.”

“Lillian and her mom as Lillian was getting older did butt heads about certain topics and beliefs. Thomas just thought the one they agreed on was not an arranged marriage. No matter what love should be, people should be free to love whoever they want to love, regardless of status, rank, or species. Now, back to the story I’ve been talking about for far too long. Now, Angel was comforting Thomas, who was crying. Let's get to it.”

“Drip-drip-drip”

“Hey, Thomas, don’t cry. That night, Lillian made her way to Lust; she got caught in the middle of a bad storm. She got a little wet, nothing major. Fizz and Ozzie took her and sheltered her. Bel helped comfort her and gave her a much-needed shoulder to cry on and lots of ice cream. Even help her cast the concealment charm on this necklace.”

“Since Lillian’s magic was a big mess that night. Lillian wanted nothing to do with her magic; it only caused her pain. She even wanted a different name. Given how Marie just remembered how her mother used it. When she heard it all, she heard her mother's cruel mew. Lillian sees Bel as the mother that she never got. I don’t blame her. Bel is sweet, kind, caring, and loving everything.”

“That Dutchess wasn’t to her; not just anyone would come rushing down in the middle of the night. To help soothe someone who had her heart shattered and torn from her chest. Her fur was solid black, with no heart outline or otherwise. She was crying into her pillow, Bel’s wool or her ice cream rocky rat, her favorite.”

“Maybe while I’m here, I should get her some. Silly me, I'm getting off-topic. I’m not going to lie, Thomas; it was bad. I’ve never seen Lillian look so broken. I heard her sorrow-filled meows full of hurt and pain. That let out between sobs she was ugly crying full-on alligator tears. As the words came pouring out of her.”

“Thomas's eyes went wide in horror at hearing how much his little girl was hurting. Thomas was just happy Bel was able to give Lillian some comfort. Happy she found someone to help her in that trying time, someone who could be the mother she never had. Bel did have motherly qualities to her; it's why she was such a good doctor. His wool made for a great source of comfort, and she could show tough love when necessary. Thomas was happy that Lillian had found a nice, safe place to stay with good friends to be there for her.”

“Now for Angel’s chains, they were still forming. Progress was closing in on compulsion, but all those little details are taking their sweet time. Wanting to make sure Val looked as accurate as possible. Ensuring that Val looked as realistic as possible. This may be a trial to see how Angel will handle facing Val. Now, how can they not see this? Surely, these chains are super obvious. How can they not see this?”

“I just want so badly to tell them, but H.Q is on my case about interfering where I’m not welcome, so hopefully in time they’ll soon see the chains, eventually something going to happen that they will soon see what’s going on around them.”

“My poor baby girl, she was in so much pain. I’m just so glad she found someone to comfort her in that trying time. It must be bad if she was letting out sorrow-filled meows. Only comes out when she is super upset and her favorite ice cream was involved, or that must have been bad. When she’s upset, she eats a lot of sweets.”

“She was, and believe me, she devoured that ice cream Bel gave her. Lillian’s sweet tooth is now stronger than ever. Those kittens crave sugar now more than ever.”

“Of course she did. Your kittens have good taste, they have sweet teeth just like their mom. Did you know that Bel is the best doctor and she took care of all our check-ups? When they were kittens, they gave them all shots. Even helped deliver them. Now that cycle is repeating, Lillian’s is going to have triplets, and Bel is involved in good hands with those kittens as well.”

“Of course, Bel is the best, not speaking of her sweet tooth. Bel made Lillian cut back on the sugar and salt because of her blood sugar and sodium levels. They are a little high for Bel’s liking, nothing serious, mind you, just not ideal, and her iron levels are low. No, even with carrying kittens and being a cat demon. They tend to sleep more when expecting, like normal cats. A big part of her being so sleepy and that dizzy spell earlier.”

“Lillian is going to hate that. Telling a moody, expecting queen getting told that. She can’t have something, given how when expecting they’ll try and bite your head off.”

“Their eyes may fill with tears at being told that they can't have certain foods. When expecting they have safe foods that they can eat and stomach without puking it up five minutes later. These foods vary, but most of the time, they’re greasy and high in salt and sugar.

“I know, Thomas. It won’t be easy to tell her, but it’s for her own good. It can handle Lillian. In time, I’m sure she’ll realize that, but she is not completely cut off. She can have sweets, but just in moderation. A little sugar and salt are good for her. It was due to a lack of iron and too much salt and sweets. It wasn't that Lillian wasn’t drinking enough water.”

“She is so stubborn at times, simply refusing to drink that glass of water. Bel gave her because Lillian doesn’t like the taste. That’s why she’s been making her feel crummy, sluggish, and tired. Even more than normal for an expecting queen. Due to lack of nutrients, she hasn’t been getting my poor sweet, yet strong and tough total badass queen had to feel like this for weeks on end.”

“Yes, that is true she’ll drink anything but just straight water. Here’s a nice trick: if you want to get her to drink more of it simply get her selitzer or fruit infused water. Maybe water with a nice slice of lemon, lime, or both over ice it tastes just just like sprite. Only without all the sugar she goes nuts for that stuff. As long as it has some flavor or it’s nice and cold she’ll drink it up like no tomorrow.”

“Yes, overdoing certain foods can cause a lack of energy. Yes, it’s normal for her to be tired, but if all she wants to do is sleep, then you have a big problem. Good for you for pointing that out. Do you have a plan to solve this? Cutting back on the sweets and salt is a good start, but you’ll need to do more than that. Tell me what the next steps are. I want both my daughter and grand kittens to be nice and healthy.

Yes, Thomas, I plan to make sure she gets everything she needs. Bel plans to put her on a high-iron diet with lots of fruit and veggies. To help satisfy her sweet tooth, I plan on getting her Nature's Candy fruit, nuts, and honey. Plus, I love to cook, and I’m great at it. I have all kinds of healthy dessert recipes. I’ve been dying to find out that it still tastes sweet only without all the refined sugar and is full of nutrients she needs.”

“Okay, Angel, you can cook. You're just full of surprises. Now, this is a solid start. Now, morning sickness- how would you deal with that now?”

“Thomas was testing Angel because, besides the fact that Thomas may approve of Angel and have his respect, Lillian was still his daughter, and she was carrying kittens. Wanted to make sure Angel would be up to the task. He would play a big part in this journey as well. Thomas wanted to make sure Angel. Would treat his baby girl with respect and give her the world. Being pregnant is no easy task, and triplets are hard, but three would be three times the work.”

“Angel's neck chain was fully formed, and white Angel was obvious to it. Thomas saw it and a shadowy figure looming in the background. Those chains around Angel’s neck were soul chains. The person they belonged to was standing hidden, waiting for the perfect chance to strike. They were listening to what they were saying.”

“About f*cking time that someone noticed. Thomas wanted to prove the worth of his daughter. Thomas wanted to keep Angel's mind and eyes elsewhere. To keep him from looking around the room. Thomas wanted Angel to focus on him and nothing else to keep him from seeing those chains and shadowy figures.”

“Waiting for the perfect. Thomas kept a watchful eye on it because so far, it had yet to reveal itself. It was keeping its distance for now, waiting for the perfect moment to reveal itself. Thomas wasn’t taking any chances; this was Lillian’s magic at work. The wilder side of it that couldn’t be tamed could be anything. When magic came out at random times, it was the work of Lillian’s magic.”

“That much was clear. Thomas knew Lillian was trying to tell him about Angel's reason for being there. Why it’s completed, Thomas slowly and stealthily unsheathed his claws without anyone noticing. Not saying anything to Angel. Thomas did not want to scare Angel in case it was nothing and just the shadows playing tricks on him.”

“However, Thomas wasn’t going to take any chances. If his daughter was sleeping carrying kittens, she was vulnerable to attack. Innocent people were sleeping. Angel was bound in chains. Thomas wouldn’t let some creepy shadow man. Lay a single finger on anyone in that room. Not if I could help it, those chains were attached to the person. Judging by the way they were elevated. Something or someone was on the end of those chains when they made an appearance.”

“Thomas would be ready; he even told the flowers and catmint. To form a chain to bind that stranger up in plant-like rope. Thomas would make sure that the stranger didn't get the upper hand. Thomas wouldn’t make the first move; the figure couldn’t stay in the shadows forever when he or she or whatever that thing was, which we know is Val. Thomas would be ready for a fight if one were to break out.”

“Okay, I see what’s going on. You are testing me to see if I’ll take good care of Lillian during her pregnancy. I’m more than happy to oblige. I love a challenge.”

“Glad to hear that you’re pretty smart. Now do go on, Angel.”

“My plan to help with Lillian’s morning sickness is I plan on giving her lots of little meals during the day Thanks to those pills you had made for her. She should be able to keep food down and help with the morning sickness. It’s been a total bitch as Lillian put it. It’s at its worst at night, but at least now it should ease up a little. I give great massages. I have the arms for it. I have a very strong yet delicate grip. I can massage her back and stomach to help let up the pain a little.”

“Okay, I like what I’m hearing so far. Keep going.”

“Yes, so much more. Bel has heating pads and hot water bottles here as well to help with cramps. I plan on getting Lillian one. Some noise-canceling headphones as well. Lillian’s sense of hearing is amplified. This will give her some peace, given how she likes to sleep quietly. Sometimes hearing all sorts of sounds at once can be very overwhelming.”

“Yes, that is true, and those are good, tried and true ways to keep going. Just keep looking at me, Angel.”

“Okay, Thomas. The last thing we want is Lillian stressing. It is bad for her and our kittens. Her sense of smell is stronger now than ever. I don't know what smells trigger it. One big one is coffee; just a whiff of it, and she ends up sick within minutes. Earlier today, I found out that there was this incident in some rose bushes. Long story short. I helped her let it all out for a part of the trip. She didn’t make it, but what’s a little puke-stained clothing? It’ll wash out.”

“That’s so sweet of you and good for you rushing her to some place private and secluded. So Lillian could hurl in peace with you by her side, you don’t mind getting a little messy. This is very promising. You’re doing a great job. Now what happened after that you can’t leave hanging like that.”

“Okay, Thomas. After that, Bel got us the best pajamas ever, like that pig onesie you saw earlier. Then Bel, Ozzie, Lillian, Fizz, Trixie, and I got into the limo. We went with some more of Lillian’s friends. They went to Ozzie’s club for a romantic date. We went to Sloth so Lillian could get a proper check-up. She and Bel slept for the whole trip. I found out lots about Lillian’s past, and I saw first hand the transformation; it was epic.”

“Yes, seeing the change first hand is pretty exciting, and after that incident, you took her straight here. To get her checked out, I’ve never seen her look so peaceful, all flat like that face buried in her pillow. She feels safe here if she can leave her body fully exposed like that.”

“Thomas thought to himself.”

“And no mystery shadow man that has possession of Angel’s soul is going to get in the way of that. I just got my daughter back. I won't lose her again, and you better leave Angel's soul in his body. Unless you plan on giving it back to him.”

“Now, I don’t know where you came from or why you’re hiding, but my daughter's magic summoned you. I know her magic is wild and unpredictable, but when stuff like this happens. She’s trying to tell me something. Those chains mean his soul is owned, but by who? It’s that person in the shadows.”

“Look, I don’t know who you are, but either go away or show yourself. Don’t hide in the shadows like a coward holding those chains. Angel isn’t a tool for you, he’s a human soul. Angel should be treated as such, even if he made a mistake. Now show yourself so I can fight you or run like the coward you are.”

“For the first time in a long time, my daughter feels safe and at peace, and I won’t have you ruin that for her. Or scare Angel; he's a sweet, gentle soul who deserves kindness and love. Not whatever you give him. Lillian treats him well with my spying spells. She has shown me so much that I stopped checking on her months ago. Lillian was in great hands with her Angel, who would discreetly get the seven rings for her. So are you going to f*ck off or will I have to make you.”

“End of Thomas's thoughts”

“Well, I want Lillian to be as comfortable as possible from here on out until the kittens are born. From what I’ve heard from Bel, you’re the best at what you do; after all, you taught Lillian all she knows, and then she taught me. Lillian’s growing three little ones inside of her; she's competing for resources with three other people.”

“I have to make sure Lillian is getting what she needs. Her health is important, as well as our kittens. Now, are there any more questions, or can I ask you some now? Did I prove my worth? Will I be a good partner and baby daddy?

“Angel said this with a huge, sly, smug smile on his face. Thomas replied with a similar response, a sly, casual tone in his mew. Trying to hide his dislike and let out a loud low growl and high-pitched hiss. It drove Thomas mad that the figure just stood. There, flashing his golden grin, was the only thing visible like Cheshire Cat style.”

“Thomas would do anything in his power to keep Angel busy. Thomas wanted so badly to make the first move, pouncing in claws first at the figure. That dare stand there and do nothing what was waiting for. Thomas knew he couldn’t make the first, which would mean letting Angel know about what was happening. That would cause Angel to freak out and panic, but maybe he would keep his wits about him. If it weren’t for the fact that Angel was bound in chains.”

“Thomas now saw that his neck wasn’t the only part bound; his wrists were in pink chains. He wouldn’t be able to fight back, plus Thomas didn’t know the extent of how bad Angel’s sexual assault history was. However, the way Bel stops him in the garden from ripping Angel’s clothes off. The look on her face and the sheer worry in her voice said it all. It was bad, and a person was the cause of it. Sure, Angel’s work left him with a lot of creeps, but Angel won’t leave his home. Just because a lot of people wanted a piece of him.”

“Thomas thought back to those scars all over Angel’s body; they looked a lot like Lillian’s work. How the small yet delicate white scars were healed for the most part. Looked like Angel didn’t try to fight back; his arms took a majority of the blows. Like he was trying to deflect most of the blows to protect his face and any other part of his body. Thomas had to play on the defensive, waiting until that figure showed itself before he pounced. Thomas playing it cool for Angel’s sake not waking to give him a panic attack.”

“Yes, Angel, you’ll make a great dad and lover to Lillian. Now, ask away; you have more than passed my test.”

“I was wondering about Lillian and I having angelic blood in us. What are the chances of our kittens having any angel-like features or powers?”

“Well, Angel, since Lillian did start drinking it when she was expecting, both parents now have it. There’s a pretty big chance they may have angel wings. As for powers, they’re pretty much like Lillian’s. They may, however, be able to cast spells with greater ease. You’ll want to make sure those are safe and very well protected.”

“Angel put thought into how much power their kittens would have but the mere possibility. Of them, having anything angeltic about them changed things. Hearing it out loud suddenly made it very real, almost too real. Angel wanted to make sure nothing bad happened to his kittens or Lillian, for that matter. His little angels had power that most would only dream of.”

“The kind Alastor would kill to get his hands on, but luckily for us, Al would never dare harm an expecting queen. Or maybe he’d even cut off that fake gentleman fursad to show some real kindness if he has any little known fact Alstor is a total mama’s boy. He loves to cook, so maybe he and Lillian will come to an understanding. Maybe we’ll learn more about how Nifty came to join Lillian on hits. Now enough talk, it's story time bitches.”

“That would be amazing to have cute little kittens with even smaller whittle angel wings that would be so cool. They could get into all kinds of trouble, plus Lucifer would love to give them flying lessons. With all the early morning and late night flights over Pentagram City, I bet it would look so amazing from high up. Seeing the city lit up at night, looking down at all the different parts of the city. All coming together to form the pentagram sigal. It must be a beautiful sight. It would be even more attractive with Lillian by my side.”

“Aww that sounds so romantic. Lillian very lucky sounds like a perfect date. Of course she needs to take care of those wings and flying lessons for sure I can’t have Lillian hurting herself or having her wings fall into disrepair.

“Don’t worry. I’ll make sure those wings of Lillian’s look so soft and delicate. Her fur covered the silky swan-like feathers underneath, which are well taken care of. It’ll be soon nice to prune and preen her; we'll get to experience a new kind of imamacy. Me in the soft embrace of her feathery wings pick at the itchy skins of the baby feathers. She removed the dead ones so new ones could grow and she, in turn, for me. I’ll have to have someone show me how to do it and what's the best pruning oil to use.”

“Luckily, I know more than a few people who could help us out. I would like some as well if my wings even come in. I feel no pain in my back. Lillian should get some; I bet she would like it. To make use of those wings of hers not to have to show off. Now more about my kitten's power just how powerful will they be Thomas.”

“That last bit of Angel’s voice had a slight edge to it, with worry about how much power his kittens held. What would that mean for the happy family?”

“Angel, I'm not going to sugarcoat this. They'll have great power behind anyone's wildest dreams. There's a chance they’ll have souls. Given you being a human soul, I prefer that over a sinner. Sinner sounds so wrong; you’re more than your sins and what you did in life to end up here. These kittens, when born, if they have souls.”

“Angel got so swept up in the thought of having kittens that Thomas brought up that his kids may have a soul that overlords. Can use their power and trick them into giving them over souls filled with Angel with fear. His voice started trembling and shaking as Angel spoke.”

“They may have souls like actual human souls. That o-o-overlords c-c-could use to gain power f-f-fill their heads with false p-p-promises of power, money, and fame b-b-but that all comes a c-c-cost a cost that no one should p-p-pay. F-f-freedom is far greater than anything an overlord c-c-could promise you. H-h-how high of a c-c-chance are we t-t-talking about h-h-here, Thomas?”

“I don’t want to stress you out, Angel, but I thought you should know if they have human souls. Souls, as you know, are even more valuable to Overlords than money; they give them power, something they crave. Something they need to feed on to satisfy that need. Overlords will do anything to get their hands on those kittens' souls. Our magic with a sinner's immortality and heavenly power. Makes them a target for soul deals and even worse soul contracts.”

“A physical piece of proof that they used to teach and torment souls of their past mistakes. It's sick and wrong on so many levels. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone. Human souls have been through so much. Without constant reminders of the stupid shit they did in a moment of weakness. Sorry to get all grim on you, but these kittens will have untainted power. I figured I should tell you if you don’t already know.”

“Thomas said while he may have been speaking to Angel, that speech was meant for that figure looming in the shadow as well. Thomas meant that as a warning and possible guilt trip. Angel noted the tone in Thomas's mew was like a warning directed at someone else, not Angel.”

“As far as Angel was concerned. He and Thomas were the only ones awake. Knowing this, Angel didn’t feel uncomfortable. Telling Thomas about his plan about wanting to be an overlord with Lillian by his side, just not yet. Angel feels some sense of comfort from Thomas telling Angel all this, even if it scared him a little. It was better than a big scare in the long run. Angel’s voice stops shaking and trembling then returns to normal.

“Thanks Thomas that news spooked me a little but thanks for telling this it could’ve been easy for you to tell me that. It’s much more than you can ever know.”

“You’re welcome Angel and the chances of them having souls are 50-50 try not to stress too much. These kittens are little miracles that may even cause an even bigger stir than the birth of Charlie Morningstar. If you decide to go public with news of these kittens. You should be prepared to deal with the consequences. After all, you live in Pentagram City, aka Sinner City. Home to all of the sinners and overlords in the entire Pride ring Most of them live there.”

“Okay and that’s comforting and the city is a great place with so much to do and see.”

“You did live at the Hazbin Hotel. Before you came here, you were pretty well protected with Charlie and Lucifer. I don’t trust Alstor, aka the radio demon. It’s just something about him I just don’t trust.”

“Your kittens will be in great hands, and if that great battle is any indication. Then, if anyone overlord or anyone else, for that matter, tries to take your kittens away from you. To use their power for their gain to increase their power. Then you have people who will risk double death to defend their home and all those who live in it.”

“Lillian does take after you. She does trust him either. She is smart like that. I have no doubt that our kittens will be well taken care of and protected. Even if our kittens will have a target on them I will defend them with all I got. Nothing and I mean nothing will happen to them, not if I have anything to say about it.”

“I have no doubt that you will and those friends of yours. I would love to meet them in time of course. Since they mean a lot to both you and Lillian.”

“Of course but in time now who’s that in the corner with Mochi she looks familiar a lot like Chole but I didn’t want to assume anything.”

“Angel points over to where Mochi and Chole are sleeping soundly.”

“That’s because Chloe and her husband Mochi, still newlyweds, just got married last year. They make such a cute couple, not as cute as you and Lillian of course. Lillian was close with all our staff but Chole was her best friend and personal maid. I’m not sure what I would’ve done if she didn’t tell us what happened to Lillian that night.”

“She told us because she cared enough to tell us even if it was hard. It hurt but I was glad to find out from a close friend. Then to wake up the next morning to find her bed empty. It would’ve hurt so much more than any pain then I can imagine. A few hours of blissful peace isn’t worth a world of hurt the next day.”

“Before Angel could respond the shadowy figure slowly moved forward the clicking of footsteps and the clank of chains. As Angel finally started to realize that he was bound in chains like the spell Lillian cast on him. Like how they summoned themselves at the hospital. Only this time Angel felt a tug, something was attached to the other end pulling Angel closer to him.”

“Angel knew all too well who was on the other end. Only this time Angel was ready and wouldn’t submit to Val. Angel would fight but that would prove to challenge too many people here that could get hurt and Angel didn’t want to wake Lillian or anything bad to become her or his kittens. Angel would protect her at all cost even if it meant paying the ultimate price.”

“Having his soul ripped from his body in exchange for Lillian’s safety. Val wouldn’t let Angel live after all the fuss over his disappearance but Lillian showed Angel that if you loved someone truly loved someone then you would do anything for them. Angel would repay Lillian for what she did at the studio. Even if it meant the cost of his own life Lillian would be well taken care of. Angel knew that even if their kittens would never know their dad.”

“That’s when Val made his appearance smoking his pipe by the smoke was not his siguare crimson pink color and it smelled of lavender with hints of moth ass. It didn’t make him feel dizzy or lightheaded; he didn't feel any different. That’s when he says in his sly and sweet voice.”

“Hey Angel cakes, did you miss me?”

“Now oh boy talk about a twist now if you want to find out how they deal with this. Val looks different now that I’m getting a better look at him, not just his pipe smoke.

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“Okay, I promised you more juicy details on our mysterious visitor who looks like Val but isn’t at the same time. Now I’m here to deliver this, which Lillian’s magic has summoned. It looked like Val's same body shape, wings, and face stayed the same. It was the same as how Angel remembered him, but his color scheme was different. Now that I’m getting a better look at Val now that he’s no longer hiding in the shadows.”

“In place of his beady red eyes, they were lavender in color. His wings, unfurled, took up most of the room as a display of dominance. His maroon red wings had blood-red hearts covering them. With the black and white fluff lining the outside of his wings. These wings were white with lavender broken hearts all among them. With a lavender and white trim. His head was white and pale like freshly fallen snow. Val’s glasses are a deep royal purple with a gold trim.”

“His hat was snow white with lavender and cream stripes. His one white antenna with a stream of lavender broken hearts. One of the few things that stayed the same was that Val was flashing that golden grin of his. These Val colors weren’t the only different thing. His body was smoky and wispy like Angel’s chains, solid but wispy. Angel’s chains changed in color as well, lavender in place of crimson pink. Thomas was on guard, back arched, ready to attack claws unsheathed.”

“An orange and white fire started to form around Thomas' paws, getting ready to go full demon on this thing. It may be Lillian’s magic, but it was the more untamed side. Thomas didn’t trust this figure and wasn’t sure what it was capable of. Angel was bound in chains. Angel told Thomas to stand down. This wasn’t his fight; it was Angel’s. Lillian’s magic was at work. Even the plants knew something was up and defied Thomas' orders to attack.”

“They sensed this was a test, a trial of sorts even if Angel didn’t know it yet. This was to help Angel face his inner demons and guilt. Angel wanted to tell Thomas that his guilt manifested into this thing. This would help Angel when the time came to face Val for real. Will Angel stand up to the challenge, or will Angel buckle under it? Let's find out. Shall we Angel stand up from the bed and look this thing in the eyes even when bound in chains? That wouldn’t stop Angel from protecting Lillian with every fiber of his being. Angel wouldn’t let that thing come any closer to Lillian. Then it already had or harmed his unborn kittens.”

“Not if Angel could help it. The great face-off is about to begin, and I don’t want to miss a moment. Now the scene: Angel bound in lavender chains on his neck and wrists as he stood proudly and defiantly. Showing the same, if not a bigger, display of dominance. As that thing, Angel looked that thing right in its beady little eyes, As its wings were opened wide as he was casually smoking his pipe in his left hand.”

“Chains in the right hand wrapped around his wrist as he tried to Angel toward him but Angel stood his ground not wanting to be pulled. As puffs of smoke were blown in Angel’s face. Leaving him unfazed and unaffected by this smoke, Angel's grin grew wide. His eyes hardened with defiance, a burning neon pink flame in his eyes as he spoke. The words he had longed to say to Val but was too afraid to say before now can rush out.”

“Hiss- I don’t know who or what you are, but call back those chains and let Angel go. Crawl back to the hole you came from or face my claws.”

“Easy, Thomas, stand down. This isn’t your fight. While I like how you wish to defend me, this is all me. This thing and I have a history and I wanted to say some things. I should’ve said it a long time ago, but until recent events, I didn’t dare to do so because I was too afraid. Now I have too much to lose, and I won’t stand down now. I won't submit again, not now, not ever!”

“Hey Angel cakes, didn’t you miss me? Where are you so harsh? I’ve been so worried about why don’t you come home to Daddy.”

“No, I won’t. You don’t miss me or even care about me, and you never did. The only thing you miss is how much money I made you. Money you need now more than ever because ever since I went missing. Your studio has been losing money ever since you lost your best earner.”

“You lost the ability to call me Angel a long, long, long time ago. Since you loved to flaunt my contract in my face with my life name on it, call me Anthony. I only let my friends and people I like call me Angel. You aren’t on that list, so I want to hear you say my name.”

“Is that so Anthony you seem a little cocky? For someone in which I hold the other thing keeping you tethered to this plane. What makes you think I won’t pull these chains and end your life right here and now?”

“Well, I call your bluff. If you wanted me dead, you would’ve done so by now. Plus, angelic bullets are more your style. In your efforts to try and find me, but you won’t find me unless. I don’t want to be found. So keep it up; if you do, you’ll lose your title as overlord. What little respect people had for you, I’ve seen the news. It's happening, and your obsession with finding me will be your downfall.”

“That’s cute. You think you know me, Anthony, but my title as overlord is still as strong as ever. My following is still as strong as ever, people still respect me.”

“That’s the biggest load of bullshit I ever heard. Your title as overlord is as good as dead. You know it, and I know that’s when I come in. I plan on taking your place as overlord. I’ll be a way better overlord than you ever were. There’s no way you can build it back from all you. Your reputation as an overlord who can’t even keep a soul under contract in line. It's making you look bad; people are starting to doubt you.”

“Val 2.0’s temper flared at the thought of Angel taking his place filled Val 2.0 full of rage.”

“Why you miserable piece of shit that makes you even remotely think that you could ever take my place.”

“I’ll tell you in time, not that I should have to explain myself to someone like you. However, you have to do something for me to do away with these chains. This isn’t the studio, our deal states as clear as day. You only have possession of my soul while I’m in the studio. Here I’m free to do what the f*ck I want. I’m my person, and even though you own my soul, you don’t own me.”

“That’s cute that you think that, but you can’t hide from me forever. At some point, you will have to face me. Have to say this new attitude of alpha male attitude of yours daddy likey. I wasn’t sure what to think of it before, but maybe we can make something work where the both of us are happy.”

No, Val, not now. I won’t fall for your lies. I don’t know what summoned you here or why you look so different. But I’m going to talk, and you will listen to what I have to say.”

“These words caused Val’s smile to grow even bigger, full of balance, his voice so thick and sweet. Val 2.0 was taking pleasure in saying these words.”

“Angel baby, I’m a manifestation of your guilt because you know despite what you've done to make things right. It will never be enough because it’s still your fault Lillian got hurt. If you just stayed in the proper place like a good little boy, then Lillian wouldn’t have felt inclined to take your place at the studio. I don’t know why she even bothered defending you. She’s just someone who is paying to f*ck you.”

“Angel fires back a response that wipes that smug smile right off Val 2.0's face that it shocks him to realize that Angel had such a fire in him.”

“Yes, I feel personally bad about what happened but I wouldn’t dare change a thing about what happened that night. I stood up for myself, and it was f*cking awesome. Then my favorite part was when Lillian pounced on you. Sinking her deeply into your wings like a hot knife through butter. Her demon form was just ravishing. Now you know when she ripped them right off your body with the sheer force of her jaw.”

“I wonder how long it took these wings to regenerate. Now, I bet you have been dying to know what became of those wings. Well, Lillian gave them to me as a gift, and they’re hanging over our bed. I love a constant reminder of that night when she was willing to defend me. Lillian didn’t even hesitate to rush to my defense.”

“That night when she came back to the hotel so badly hurt because of you. It was at that moment that I would do anything. To make sure that Lillian was going to be okay. I would do anything to make sure Lillian would be, even if it meant pissing you off!”

“Angel fury was building up with so much. Angel was burning with passion, reflecting off each word he spoke, full of passion for Lillian. Anger at Val 2.0 for hurting Lillian and seeing this figure that looks super similar to Val. Seeing this figure who took pleasure from others' suffering. Angel wouldn’t let him get away again. Angel would get a little payback on Val, starting with Lillian. So when Angel said that last part.”

“Angel clenched his hands slowly, brought them up and went in for the swing. Now, you may think that with Val being made of shadow, Angel's fist would have gone right through. But no, with a crack and smash, Angel’s fist went straight through Val 2.0's glasses. Sending glass shards everywhere.”

“As Angel’s fist made contact with Val 2.0 glasses. The lenses are gone, with shards of shattered glass. Still lingering, all rough and jagged, to reveal his lavender left eye. Swelling up from where Angel’s fist left a large mark. After that Val 2.0 was pissed beyond measure his temper went flaring. As Val 2.0 didn’t try to hide just how mad he was, Angel took a swing at Val and was successful.”

Swoosh, Crack, Smash!

“Oh f*ck you didn’t just do that you incompetent whore you didn’t just punch me.”

“Oh yes, I did what are you going to do about it bitch? May I add your presence here despite the strong smell of lavender? It still smells strongly of moth ass so it reeks here. What kind of overlord of porn doesn’t even perform, you just sat on that sweany twig ass of yours. While barking orders at us.”

“Please, I think it smells amazing here, and I don’t need to strut my stuff. That's what I pay sluts like you for. I’m good at what I do, and I don’t and won’t ever listen to you. I'm the overlord, the one in charge, not you, so I suggest you back off before you get hurt because you’re rapidly testing my patience.”

“Oh please, even though I was high and sore most of the time. I could still do a better job than you. Now you all know all the times you made me f*ck you. If I’m being completely honest, it wasn’t even that great.”

“How do you dare little furry-faced eight-eyed freak with the lard ass. I’m great in bed you were lucky to get to f*ck all this. You have no right to speak to me like that, so I give you a chance to stand down, and maybe I won’t go too hard on you, baby.”

“I don’t think I'm having so much fun. I just love our banter. It’s nice to have a civilized conversation, finally. Now, you can tell yourself whatever you need to sleep peacefully at night. However, you and I both know that you’re losing your touch. As hard as that may be for you to admit, I’m better than you’ll ever be.”

“That’s it, you little twink. You want to do it; it’s on you. f*cked my eye time to meet the same fate no one disrespects me and gets away with it.”

“Val tries to throw a punch towards Angel, but Angel catches it in his hands using Val 2.0’s body weight against him and flings him with such force that Val is now flat on his back wings still exposed as Angel pins Val to the ground to look at him with his beady little eyes.”

“Preventing Val 2.0 from getting up, Val 2.0 struggled to get free. But Angel had him pinned with all six arms out to make sure Val 2.0 wasn’t going anywhere so they could talk. Angel was in charge and determined to show that he wasn’t a pushover anymore but someone willing to stand up for himself.

“Um, you were saying I mean I’m the only one on top here. You can’t even break free from my grip. Now that’s just sad because I’m bound in chains yet I still whooped your ass into the ground. Now you have lost your touch, and I know it. I mean, I lost count of how many gang bangs you had me do. It’s like all you had me do.”

“Do you have any original ideas left, or have you been on top for so long that you stopped trying to come up with new ideas altogether? You stick to what works, you're afraid to try new things. You don’t want to get out of your comfort zone, you stick to what works.”

“It’s not about quantity, it's about quantity and what’s wrong with going with what works. If you have a good thing, you stick to it.”

“With that, Val 2.0's slimy, lavender tongue wraps around Angel's middle left arm, hoping to make Angel more agreeable. It doesn’t do shit all it does is leave Angel's right forearm. Dripping in a lavender spit, leaving Angel only the slightest bit grossed out. Then with a snap goes back into his mouth.”

Snap

“That’s nasty. What were you hoping to accomplish with that? I don’t feel any different than you hoping to gross me out. Was that an attempt to gross me out so I’ll set you free? Well, heads up, you’ll have to do a lot better than that. Now what pisses me off is how you treat your workers when not if I take your place. You best be ready when that day comes.”

“You think that you will do a better job than me. That’s cute, and too bad for you that day will never come.”

“I beg to differ. I will strive to be a better overlord than you have ever been. I will treat my workers with a little thing called human dignity, something you haven’t heard of, I bet. I won’t treat people like the toys you sell. They won’t fear me, people only follow you because they fear you. They think they have no other choice.”

“Kindness, oh please, when push comes to shove, it’s better to have people fear and respect you. Then have them be your friends; that way, know they won’t dare to defy or push you around.”

“With that, Val 2.0 bites down hard on Angel’s neck, causing it to bleed. Now, this took Angel by surprise. Angel lost his grip on Val 2.0. His hands and feet slipped, and he fell to the ground. Val now looming over Angel, his arms pinned as he struggled to get free. That only caused Val 2.0’s grip on Angel and Angel’s chain.”

“Became even tighter around his wrists and neck. Angel was scared, but that didn’t stop him from speaking his mind. Even though Val may be in charge for now, that doesn’t mean he will be forever. Angel knew this, a smile forming on his face showing no fear.”

Chomp, Thump!

“Ow! How rude! Back to what I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted. Kindness can be powerful and will make people better. That way, my workers will follow me because they will respect me. I give them the one thing you never did. I will teach them all about consent, all about lust, and how love can be slow, sweet, and gentle.”

“I will teach them to defend themselves and how looks aren’t everything. How what’s on the inside is just as important, if not more. I’m full of fresh new ideas, and I have Lillian, who has great ideas as well and will rule by my side.”

“Val wanted to wipe that stupid smile off Angel’s face, but he was getting tired of Angel pushing his buttons and patience. He wondered why Angel wasn’t scared for his afterlife just now. All his usual tricks weren’t working, and it wasn’t helping that Angel had snappy comebacks to combat his words.”

“Fear me. I have the power; it’s in my hands. Stop smiling, and why don’t you fear I could end you right here and now? You have one job, and that’s to look good for the camera. You don’t need to defend yourself.”

“I beg to differ; self-defense is important, I want the people under my care to rely on more than just me for protection. Now, I should’ve said this a long time ago, but you tasted awful, simply awful. Like rotten fruit that had been sitting out in the hot sun.”

“Even the hungriest of souls. Not even the cannibals would touch it, and they love human flesh. Rosie cares far too much about her people to let that happen to them. She’s a far better overlord than you ever were and will ever be.”

“At that last comment, Val 2.0 started snarling. He was so full of rage that he stood up, but before Angel could deal the next blow. Val 2.0 gives Angel’s chains a hard yank. Sending Angel flying into the wall with a hard crash, nearly knocking all the breath out of Angel.”

Panting hard, Angel gets up and brushes himself off as if nothing happened. Angel would feel that in the morning. Thomas was stunned speechless at all the horror he was having to witness. Now, everyone else is still sleeping. They must be deep sleepers after. It’s not like these two were trying to be quiet.”

“How dare you compare me to her? Rosie and her people are nothing but filthy savages. I show you that you have no right to speak to me like that. Since you have forgotten your place, I’ll just have to make you remember.”

Whip, Smash! Wipe, Wipe

“Why I’m such a mess, but it’s all better now-huff-huff-and is that the hardest you can hit me-huff-huff-I didn’t feel a thing.”

“Oh, Angel baby, you look a little tired. I don’t think you have much fight left in you. Why do you sleep and forget all your problems and worries?”

“ Val 2.0 blows lavender smoke in Angel’s face, and it soon engulfs Angel. Val 2.0 hoped that this would lure Angel into the sweet song of slumber, but it didn't. The smoke didn't affect Angel; it didn't make Angel feel sleepy. Angel felt no different. As Angel stepped through that plume of smoke full of determination. No matter how many times Angel was knocked down. Angel would always get back up every single time. Val knocked Angel down, and Angel would get more determined each time. Than ever to stand up to his oppressor.”

“Nothing would keep Angel from giving Val a piece of his mind and a beatdown. After all that he put Angel through, Angel would be ready to deliver the blows. No matter how many times Val beat him, he made him feel less than even if he got knocked down. Angel would keep getting up. Angel would submit to Val ever again.”

Woosh, Step, Step, Step

“Huff-huff assures I’m just-huff-huff-huff-fine it’s going to take a lot more than a little clash with a wall to knock me down. Now, let's get one thing crystal clear, Valentino. No matter how many times you knock me down, I’ll keep getting back up. No matter how many times you hit me and belittle me, I’ll keep getting back up. You can beat me to a bloody pulp but unlike all the other times. I’m going to be doing the same to you because I’m done living in fear of you.”

“Well then, if you want to get a beating, I’m more than happy to deliver that to you. It's my pleasure.”

“Val smashes Angel into the wall again, only harder this time, but Angel manages to stay upright this time.”

Smash!

“Like I said, nothing, not even you, can knock me down. The funny thing about chains is that they can be super, very versatile.”

“When Val 2.0 hit Angel against the wall a second time, it left Angel’s chains nice and loose. Loose enough that Angel could swing his chains around Val’s body and neck with such a force that Val 2.0 was now left pinned to the very wall Angel had been mere moments ago.”

“Val 2.0 was pissed at this turn of events. Angel was bound in chains, yet he used them to his advantage to pin Val 2.0 to that wall. Angel walked up to Val, now pinned to the wall, and looked Val right in his beady little eyes.”

Click, Woosh, Smash!

“What in the actual f*ck was it about you’re the one that should be in chains, not me you.”

Why would you look at that as not being fun, being bound in chains? How do you think I liked it? As for the cannibals, I beg to differ; they are very civilized and well-mannered people, unlike some people know. I just don’t see why Vox would even let you put your slimy in his mouth. I do see why you like him so much.

You want to go there. I am much more civilized than those flesh munchers. My Voxy loves how I can push his buttons and pull all his wires just right. He satisfied me even when you couldn’t do that job”

“ Of course, you, like Vox moths, are attracted to big, shiny things. I've seen the way you make out. Your face is glued to it, drawn to it almost like it’s in your nature. After all, moths such as yourself are drawn to the light like the big, simple, stupid-minded creatures they are.”

“If you think about it, apply that same logic, you’re no smarter than your average earth moth. Plus, after all, get a few drinks in you and any bright light. You’re drawn to it like a moth to a flame; it takes an even brighter and shinier light to get you back.”

“If I’m so stupid, then how come I got you a spider caught in a moth's web? How ironic how it tastes so sweet. If I were so simple-minded, how could I have tricked you into signing away your soul to me? Now that was one time I thought I had all traces of that incident wiped. How do you remember it?”

“Val's smile is starting to fade. His voice was no longer spitting harsh words. Val 2.0 thought he could break Angel by now, but he couldn’t. Angel held his ground. This shook him to his very core; he was losing control of the very thing he feared most. Was slipping out of his grip before his very eyes, and it scared him to his very core. Even his signature smile was fading.

“Well, I had that incident burned into my memory. I remember it as clear as day. As for how you got my soul, it was just you preying on me while I was weak, having no one else to turn to. So you came rushing in to save me like a beacon of light in this hellish place. I’m just surprised you managed to stay overlord as long as you did. I’m not even sure how you become an overlord. With that little moth brain of yours. It must have taken a lot of luck for you to get as far as you did. Now it’s all going to come crashing down all by your own doing.”

“T-t-that’s not t-t-true. I worked too hard to lose everything, and that will n-n-never happen. Sure, you pulling that little d-d-disparaging act put a massive d-d-dent in things. I-I-I will get you back, and I w-e-will keep my title, and n-n-nothing will take that away from me.”

“You’ll go back to make me money and all the problems you c-c-caused. Will be over I’ll be b-b-back on top before you know it because I would be in this mess if it weren’t for you this is all your fault”

“Oh, is the big bad Valentino nervous because even though you control me. I won’t let you have control over me anymore after having control for so long. That it’s slowly slipping through your fingers, and enjoying it while it lasts. Here’s another fun fact: their eyesight is downright shit. No wonder you suck ass in a bad way.”

“It took you half an hour to count a stack of dollar bills that wasn’t a stack, it was three bills. It was the funniest thing ever. Those glasses aren’t doing shit. Your eyesight still sucks, they're failing you misa-bril-bly. You’re blind. Why even wear those rose-colored glasses?”

“Now, while Val 2.0 was nervous, he wasn’t about to let Angel insult his eyesight. Oh, hell no to that. Val 2.0 wasn’t about to let that happen. Val’s voice was full of anger. With slight hints of nervousness, it wasn’t as obvious as before, but it was there. Angel picked it up.”

“That’s a load of lies. My eyesight is excellent, nothing's wrong with it or my glasses. That stack of bills was huge; you just didn’t see how big it was, and my glasses weren’t rose-colored. They’re lavender and broken, thanks to you. I suggest you get it right now. Why are you looking at me like that? Wipe that stupid smile off your face.”

“Angel got a sly yet smug smile on his face as he came up with the perfect way to prove Val 2.0 wrong, and Angel could have some fun with it as well. Angel had the perfect idea.”

“Okay, Val, if you want to prove to me nothing is wrong with your eyesight, then I have a fun little challenge for you. I’m just surprised you want to prove your worth to me. I thought you have nothing to prove to me a soul whom you own.”

“Angel said his voice very cocky”

“I don’t have anything to prove to the likes of you, but I want to take your little challenge. Just to humor you, so lay on me what’s this challenge of yours that colored me intrigued.”

“Glad to hear that my challenge is simple enough. All you have to do is guess how many fingers I’m holding up.”

“Angel's smile grows even bigger with a flick of his hands. Angel flipped Val off with all six of his hands. Seeing this, Val was beyond furious at the fact that Angel did such a thing. Angel was having too much fun for Val 2.0’s liking. He wanted so badly to wipe that smile off Angel’s face. He just needed the right thing to get under Angel's skin. Angel was tougher and snappier than the last time they met, but everyone had a weakness to exploit. Val just had to wait for Angel to slip up.”

“Angel’s upper left hand is covered in glass shards from when he punched Val. Angel was slowly bleeding out of his hand. A mix of red and gold blood swirled together. Coming out of his hand dripping, Angel’s neck had a little picture mark of blood. Was slowly dripping onto his hospital gown that now had been spattered in blood the bottoms in sheds.”

“Thomas was super worried about Angel; he needed to get all patched up, Angel. Was covered in various scapes and big nasty busies that would hurt in the morning. From when Angel was smashed into that wall not once but twice, Angel hit that wall hard. It was a miracle Angel hadn’t broken anything yet. This fight was far from over. To make matters worse, Angel didn’t realize. Angel didn’t get hurt, his focus was on fighting while he was holding his own in this epic battle.”

“Angel was still hurt and needed help, and interfering now would make matters worse for Angel. As much as it pained Thomas to sit back and watch Angel do this. Angel had a point; this was his fight when Thomas tried to help Angel. Angel said he wanted to do this alone, so who was Thomas to stand in the way of that? Now Thomas just had to sit ideally as Angel was being a total badass and kicked some moth ass.”

“You little waste of space. You wanted to do it just so you could flip me off.”

“Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. You still didn’t answer my question. Now, do you think getting me back will save you? I bet you don’t want to find a new star. You’re not even trying to find a new star because you want me. Now you can give me the speech.”

“Do you know how many”

“Yes, I’m stopping you right there, Now you can give me the speech that I can and will be easily replaced. Talk about how there are so many others who would kill for this chance and would kill to be in my shoes. Go ahead, replace me, I f*cking dare you. Give you the one where you say how you made me who I was. I know all your tricks. All you gave me was fame and money.”

“I’ll do it. Just watch me.”

“Sure you will. You didn’t make me who I am; that was though having to put up with 70 years of all your abuse. You made me think I wasn’t good enough to love myself or that anyone could love me. That I would only ever be good for nothing whore and slut. Only ever good for one-night stands if I am true to myself. That no one would want me for my personality and character, what was on the inside, scars and all. That people would only ever want me for my body and looks.”

“Hey! I wasn’t done talking. Stop interrupting me. You know what I say is the truth: no one could love you. I made you not forget it.”

“That can't be the furthest from the truth. You may think that I’m nothing without you and your influence and power. You couldn’t be more wrong. I made myself who I am today despite all the hell you put me through. You thought you could break me and make me a broken shell, no longer able to serve you or please you.”

“I had to put up an act to protect myself from getting hurt ever again. The only time I was ever vulnerable, I ended up bound to someone. Who’s souless? As you may have my soul and many others, I still have more soul than you ever will no matter how may you collect. You made me think that I had to be that person you made in my image, Angel Dust. The slut who would suck on anything if the price was right if they were right. Well, the joke's on you with the help of my friends.”

“Friends, you don’t have any. They’re going to leave you. They don’t like the real you; they like the person you’re pretending to be, and you know it.”

“No, they don't. They made me realize that I could be myself. I didn't have to pretend to be someone I wasn’t. Despite all the times I try to push people away. Despite how many walls I built around me. Despite how uncomfortable I made people, some who at first all they saw was a noxious flirt. Trying to get every person I saw under the sheets to show them a good time. They never gave up on me. They kept trying, they saw good in me even when I didn’t think I had any left in me or at all.”

“Oh please if you had any good left in you would be in hell you’re damned here to rot just like the rest of us. You’re nothing special, so it’s high time you started accepting your place: I will always be above you, and you will always be below me.”

“While Angel was busy talking and was distracted, Angel didn’t notice that. Val 2.0 managed to free one of his hands from the chains. Angel is so close to his face. Val 2.0, using his right hand, punches Angel's right eye with such force. He ended up back on the bed with a loud thump and crash, causing the bed to creak and groan—the sheer force of the impact of Angel landing on the bed. Angel's right eye was slowly starting to swell shut. Angel was slowly losing vision in his right eye.”

Crash!, Thump!, Creek, Screek

“You’re not better than me, I'm better than you. Now, despite all the times you told me how I would never find love. Well, I simply hate to disappoint you, Val baby. You know Lillian, your best-paying client. She and I have been doing way more than just f*cking each other; we have been f*cking with you. We had you fooled; we'd been secretly dating for months, and you had no idea. Lillian loves me, and I love her. She healed me so many times. I lost count after you beat me shitless and put me in uncomfortable positions.”

“Hearing that Angel was dating someone filled him with rage that Angel managed to fool him for months. The money Lillian made him Val 2.0’s greed blinded him. It also gave him the perfect motivation, thanks to Angel’s slip of the tongue. Val 2.0 could get Angel to do what he wanted because love can make you strong. It can also blind you and cause you to act reasonably with your heart and not your head.”

“You and that furry-faced nine-tailed pussy, what do you even see in her? Love makes you weak, you're so worried about their safety. Their well-being that you’ll risk your own. Not noticing all the little yet very important details.”

“This Val had a point while Angel lectured him about love. Val managed with a violent tug on his chains, pulling Angel to his feet. Val 2.0 was back in control. Those chains were back in Val’s hands as they now wrapped tightly enough around Angel so that Angel couldn’t break or wiggle free. They lose enough that Val 2.0 could swing Angel around the room. Just like Angel did to him. Angel noticed the room was spinning because Val 2.0 spun Angel not once, not twice, but three times.”

“Before letting go of the chains, send Angel flying into the same wall for a third time. Harder than the other two times combined. With a loud crunch and snap, Angel's upper right arm was hanging loose, limp, and lifeless. Luckily, it was only dislocated. It would hurt like hell to pop it back in, but Angel’s lucky it wasn’t badly broken. Given how hard he hit that wall, it left a huge indent where Angel’s body made contact with it. Leaving Angel panting hard only after regaining his breath.”

Swoosh, Swoosh, Swoosh, Thump!, Crunch!, Snap!

“Huff-huff-huff-You may think love-huff-makes-huff-huff-you stronger it gives-huff-a reason to keep fighting. Even-huff-huff-when all seems lost and hopeless. Do you want to know why I like Lillian so much? It is because Lillian respects my space and body. She made me believe that I had a choice.”

“Just how powerful saying no can be, and how she made me believe in consent. If she did something I didn’t like, I could tell her no. She would stop. How when she touches me, it’s gentle, kind, and soft. Not too hard, brash, and violent like the way you think love is. How when she touches me, I don’t fear it. I want her to get to know every part of me inside and out.”

“Oh please, she’s feeding you lies, giving what you want to hear, if you think she’ll want every part of you then you couldn’t be any more delusional.”

“With that, Val 2.0 saw Angel trying to stand up on shaky legs and clutching his limp arm. Angel was starting to feel the pain of his wounds, and the adrenaline was slowly wearing off. Angel starts to come close to standing up on his own two legs for Val 2.0's liking. So to solve this, Val takes Angel for a spin.”

“I don’t think so. If you want to go around, then I’m more than happy to oblige.”

Swoosh, Swoosh, Swoosh, Thump!

Is that all you have in you? I can keep going all night long. As I said, no matter how many huff-huff-times you knock me down. I will always, always get huff-back up. I’d do anything for Lillian because I want to hold her close. I'll protect her with every-huff-fiber-of-huff-huff-huff-my being.”

“Like she did for me. I won’t allow you to come any closer than you already have to Lillian. I won’t let you hurt her. She’d do everything in her power to protect me from you, and I’m going to do the same for her. I will do anything to make sure nothing bad ever happens to my sweet kitten ever again.”

“Angel was desperately trying to stand up yet again, but just as Angel thought he had a good footing. That’s when Angel felt dizzy and light-headed, and his legs were so weak and tired from the fight. They just collapsed right from under Angel, weak and helpless, on the floor. For the first time, he felt helpless but would let Val 2.0 know that even if Angel looked the part.”

Seeing how badly hurt Angel was huddled on the floor. Now Val 2.0 had his fair share of wounds, like a few bruises. Of course, his black eye and he would feel it in the morning. However, Angel was far worse than Val 2.0 was. Val 2.0 saw this as his chance to strike a deal and see if Angel would do anything for Lillian.”

“This was Angel's moment to shine to show if he would do anything for Lillian, even if it cost him greatly. Val 2.0 slowly and gingerly made his way over to Angel. Val 2.0 was looking down on Angel, seeing just how pathetic Angel looked.”

Thump, Step, Step, Step

“Tisk, tisk, tisk oh Angel baby you’re not looking so good. You can’t even stand up on your own. You look so pathetic; you know that you look small, weak, and helpless. However, for putting up a good fight, as long as no one ever lasted that long with me in battle. You look so pathetic. You know that I knew you were special since you put up such a good fight.”

“You showed me a good time, and I haven’t had that much fun in ages. I’ll offer you a one-time deal. It concerns that little pussy cat of yours that said you’d do anything for her. Well, just have to see if you mean that or it’s all talk.”

“We’ve been so busy fighting I haven’t told you my name now while I may be your guilt festering. I never took the name Valentino. I always preferred Valentine's. It’s a much better fit, don't you think, Angel cakes?”

“Now, before we get to how Angel responds to Valentine's statement. Now that Valentine is in close range of Angel, I can finally see just how bad it is. I know I told you some of this before, but I couldn’t get a close enough look. Now I’m up so close I can see every part of Angel and give you an acute description of what he looks like.”

“Let’s start with Angel’s right eye, the one with a different color from his left eye. It was purple, puffy, and swollen shut; Angel couldn’t see out of it. Angel’s upper left hand with all the glass. Was now starting to burn his fur, and it kept sending jolts of pain throughout his body. Angel wanted so badly to hold it to put pressure on the pain. Angel couldn’t because he might nick himself on the glass shards. Angel's upper right hand hung lifeless; it hurt like hell.”

“Angel had four good arms to make up for his two f*cked-up ones, even if one of the four good ones was covered in lavender spit. However, they felt tired and sore. That Angel couldn’t pop his dislocated arm back into place. His whole body was tired, beaten, and sore, covered in bruises and having hurt in places he didn’t know could hurt. Angel’s neck was killing him from when Val had bitten him. It was bleeding, It was just a puncture wound as Valentine just punctured Angel’s skin.”

“If it wasn’t clean and bandaged properly, however, it might become infected. Angel's hospital gown, or what was left of it, was covered in glass shards and red and gold blood drips. What remained of Angel’s was next to nothing; the bottom half got ripped off. Only Thin scapes of fabric that looked like tassels lined the bottom remained. The other parts of the gown had vicious slash marks.”

“Now Angel is facing Valentine about to respond to her comment because what could Valentine want? Valentine already had Angel’s soul; what more could he want? Lillian was involved, and if she or his unborn kittens were in danger, Angel would do anything to ensure their safety. Angel’s voice was a mix of caution and tiredness as he spoke.”

“Huff-Huff-What could you possibly want from me? You have my soul; you can’t get any better than that. This just concerns me, and you leave Lillian out of it. She didn’t do anything wrong.”

“Oh, this very much concerns Lillian. You’ve been nothing but a pain inside from day one. I only kept you around because you made me money. I just have this feeling after our little tussle, you're more trouble than you’re worth. So my deal is like this: I promise to leave Lillian and all your friends alone at that miserable hotel of yours. If you agree to let me terminate your contract.”

“Angel’s eyes went wide in horror at what Valentine was asking of Angel. Angel had to make an impossible choice. A lot like the one Lillian had to make all those years ago. Only this deal had much higher stakes. Angel became very conflicted between his life and future. With Lillian and his unborn kittens. Angel feared what Valentime would do to Lillian if Angel rejected this offer. Either way, someone would lose Angel his soul, and he would be double dead. Valentine might make everyone he loved and cared about suffer in horrible ways.”

“But that would mean I would be dead for real this time. I would be forgotten. How can I even believe that you’ll hold up your end of the deal when you tricked me before? How do I know you won’t do that again? This is more than just me on the line here.”

“What would happen to Lillian and my friends? What would you do to them? If I were to reject this offer of yours, it would be a lose-lose situation. Either way, someone gets hurt like me, or my friends might suffer, and I just don’t trust you.”

“Clever boy, not just putting your blind faith in me like last time. Glad to see you learned your lesson. I always honor my promises. I made you a star, didn't I? So, why not trust me now? I’m a lot of things, but I keep my promises. You know I’m good for it.”

“You would do anything to protect the ones you love, right? Unless that was just talk, think about it’s a pretty sweet offer in your life for the protection of many. I’ll personally make sure that your friends and that pussy of yours are well protected and treated the best.”

“I’ll even make sure Velvette and Vox leave them alone, and all our followers wouldn’t dare mess with us. I’ll even convince Vox to give up his pursuits on that Hazbin Hotel you like so much. It won’t be easy. He hates Alastor with a vengeance, but I can be pretty convincing.”

“Okay Valentino, Valentine whatever the f*ck your name is. You make some valid points, but what happens if I reject this offer because I am not going to be fooled twice? Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.”

“Well, if you don’t, then resume the fight, and from the looks of things, either way, you’ll end up dead. Sure, you’ll come back, but you’re heavily injured. It may take a while to regenerate- maybe days, weeks, months, or years, even. How long until you come back fully healed?”

“Anything can happen in that amount of time. Who knows what will become of your friends or even Lillian for that matter? At least with this deal, they’ll be safe and well cared for. Don’t you want the best for them? I can give that; all you have to do is accept my deal.”

“I can give them everything that they could ever want and more. Lillian will be treated like the queen you know she is. Lillian and your friends will be nice and safe in that little hotel. My associates and I won't interfere anymore, we'll help, not harm. So, Angel, what do you say? Do we have a deal? Just sign your name on this contract, and it’ll be official. The choice is yours.”

“With a poo, a contract of royal purple paper with white lettering on it unfurled in front of Angel’s face. A purple pen appears in Angel’s hand even though Angel knows Valentine may be lying. Angel didn’t want to take that chance; he loved Lillian far too much. To let anything bad happen to Lillian. Angel knew if Valentine's words held the slightest bit of truth. Val did make him a star. So, Valentine, if he was anything like Val, then he wouldn’t go back on a legally binding contract.”

“Tears on his face a mix of sadness and pain because Angel tried so hard to stand up to his oppressor. Only to have it fail because Angel had to settle with a deal that would result in ending his life. Angel would never see the birth of his kittens or even hold them in his hands. Marry Lillian when the time was right. Angel loved her so much, and doing this pained Angel even if it meant losing everything.”

“Valentine was right as much as it pained Angel to admit he would do this because he was Lillian’s guardian angel. Angel would do anything, even give his own life to protect Lillian, her unborn kittens, and the people he considered family at all costs. This may have been Lillian’s magi.c Angel knew Lillian wouldn’t hurt him, but it went rogue. Angel felt so guilty that he didn’t try harder to stand up.”

“To the person who abused him for years, Angel was about to make another deal. At least this one wasn’t for selfish gain, and Angel could finally do something good. At least this sacrifice wouldn’t be in vain. Angel hated all the heartbreak he would cause Lillian and her friends. Angel knew Lillian and her kittens would be in good hands. Angel was in so much pain that everything hurt. Angel couldn’t stand up on his own two legs. Angel was taking this deal even if it meant he would lose everything he held dear.”

Poof

“Drip-drip-drip. Okay, I’ll sign it, even if it means I lose everything.g I’m Lillian’s guardian angel. I’ll do anything to protect- drip-drip- her and my friends even if it's at the cost of my own life.”

“Oh really, you’d do anything for Lillian if you have to die for it to happen.”

“Yes, now-drip-drip-drip, don’t make this any harder than it has to be just give me the contract. I’ll sign. I’ll be out of your hair before you know it. I'm sorry, Thomas. Please tell Lillian I love her- drip-drip-drip- and that I tried so hard, but it wasn’t enough.”

“Angel said this as he looked at Thomas with tears and heartbreak in his eyes. As Angel spoke, it just broke Thomas seeing Angel after all the fighting he did to give up like this was hard to watch, causing Thomas to shed too few tears of his own. Thomas never felt so powerless to stop this like so close yet so far away.”

“This would break Lillian’s heart to lose Angel, her first love and father of his kittens. Sign his life away a second time, only this time, it would be for good. Angel held the contract in his lower hands, pen just hovering above the page. Valentine was hovering above his back with a huge smile on his face. Waiting for Angel to sign the contract, Angel’s tears stain the paper.”

“There, don't cry, Anthony. This may be hard, but you know you’re doing the right thing in the long run. I’m just glad to hear you would do anything to protect Lillian. Now just sign your name on the line and it will be official.”

“With a simple swipe of the pen, Angel signed his name on this contract, the tears now streaming down Angel’s face. Blurring his vision as he turns to face the wall, not wanting to watch the horror unfold. Of seeing his soul get ejected from his body and then he would cease to exist. Angel in a quiet monotone voice. Thinking these were going to be the last words he would ever utter, he says,”

Swoosh

“Drip-drip-drip, Valentine, just do me one thing like a last wish of mine. please just-drip-make this quick-drip-and-drip-painless.”

“Of course, Angel baby.”

“Now, Angel was waiting, dreading the moment when his soul would be torn from his body, but that moment never came. With a loud pop, Angel’s chains disappeared from his hands and neck, no longer weighing Angel down. The contract turned into lavender smoke and the smoke from Valentine's pipe. Soon, they started surrounding Valentine and then disposed to reveal a cat demon. That looked like Lillian but was different at the same time.”

“She was a stunning calico of lavender and royal purple with only four tails and no heart on the tails with big royal purple wings all spread out with a big white heart. Just then, Angel's neck was graced by a rough yet soft and warm feeling. Of a cat’s tongue on his neck and all the pain where Valentime bit him just melted away. Thomas was shocked and had so many questions about what just happened. Angle needed medical help right away.”

“This stranger seemed to be on that as she was licking Angel’s neck, a lavender spit coated her tongue. When it made contact with Angel’s neck, it hardened into what looked like a royal purple bandage. That looked sticky, yet it was hard and flexible and could move with Angel as he moved.”

“That’s when the stranger starts to speak, having a chat with Angel as she patches Angel up. Angel’s eyes were still closed, thinking that he was dead, but he felt at peace. This reminded Angel of all the times Lillian healed him if he was dead again. Then at least he felt a nice warm calm wash over Angel.”

Pop!, Lick, Lick, Lick

“That should feel much better now that you’re free of those heavy chains. How’s that feeling? I, or should I say, Valentine, roughed you up pretty badly. I know I shouldn’t go easy on you. That was super intense. I got super into my character to try and play him as actively as possible. I put my spin on it. Maybe a little too into my character to say you put up quite the fight that bit with the chains super clever.”

“Angel, in a cool, calm voice full of sleep and feeling, this stranger's warm embrace and cool calming words as Angel started to speak.”

“Yes, that feels so good. It reminds me of how Lillian likes to groom me. I feel so bad that I had to leave her and not say goodbye. I know she’ll be well taken care of by our kittens as well.”

“Glad you like it, but stop talking like that. I'm not letting you die on me. You got your fair share of blows in that fight. I’m going to feel that in the morning. Lillian’s going to have my head for allowing you to get hurt so badly. I’m going to patch you and make you well again. Luckily for you, all this. Just looks a lot worse than it is. You and I will be sore for about a week.”

“Everything you reviewed should be healed by morning with my help. Your regression powers and angelic blood should be healed by morning. I can’t help the soreness. Sorry about that. The swelling of your eye should be gone. It may leave a nasty bruise on your face. I gave you a rather nasty shiner that should go away in time.”

“Maybe it won’t leave a mark; only time will tell. Now that the neck wound is all patched up, and no signs of infection, and you don’t have a fever or are showing signs of blood loss. My healing spit should have that neck wound healed by morning.”

“It will just peel off, and it’ll be like it never happened. Now let’s get that eye a nice ice pack should help with the swelling before we do anything else. I should do it for myself as well. As long as you take it easy, you will even be able to go back to work tomorrow.”

“With a loud pop, two ice packs in the shape of hearts, one purple and one pink, appear on their faces, the kind with orbeez. The purple on this stranger's left eye with a cloth bandage holding it in place. The same with Angel, but on his right eye with the pink ice pack. This stranger talks to Angel to see how that feels.”

Pop!

“Hey Angel, your eyes, how’s it feeling? I just put an ice pack on it, and it feels nice and cool.”

“Yes, this feels amazing; the pain is just melting away. Is this what double death is like? Could I get used to it? At least I’m not alone. I have your mystery voice.”

Okay, now I would recommend you get a change of clothes. We should take care of that arm of yours, from the looks of things. It’s only dislocated and shouldn’t be a problem. Just have to pop it back into place. Now just keep thinking those happy thoughts while I do this.”

“Okay, I need to name this stranger. I can't just keep calling her the stranger. I have a feeling she’s going to play an important part in this journey. So, for now, let’s call her Lavender. Lavender grips Angel's limp right arm in her hands, feeling around just to see if Angel has any broken bones. Always best to double check Lavander find none.”

“Then, a loud pop and snap Lavender popped Angel’s arm in place. Of course, of Angel, that was one of the most painful things. Angel had experienced in all his afterlife and without warning, no less. Angel let out a blood-curdling scream that caused Angel to open his eyes. To find that he was dead when, in fact, he was still in the same room. As before, it had magically cleaned up all remains of their fight.”

“Just vanished into thin air the damage on the wall and ruffled sheets. Like nothing happened. That's when Angel saw the four-tailed calico. With two different colored eyes, one lavender and one a very pretty shade of royal purple. With angel wings of royal purple feathers and a white heart in front of him. See, this stranger, Angel, had lots of questions for Thomas as well; all will be answered in due time.”

“Hmm, I wonder what they meant by that…”

Pop!, Snap!

“ F*ck! That hurt so bad just why would anyone do that next time someone decides to do such a thing a little warning would be nice that f*cking hurts. Wait you the f*ck are you and why are you here how come I’m still here? I signed that contract. Is Lillian okay? What about our kittens? What about our friends? Where did Valentine go? He was here just a moment ago, I swear-hiss.”

“Angel wanted to keep talking, but the glass in his left hand shot a jolt of pain through him that caused him to let out a low hiss of pain. Lavender starts tending to Angel’s hand. With a swirl of Lavender, the glass from Angel's hand just disappeared, as did the lavender cloth bandages. Started to wrap itself around Angel’s hand, which was soaked in alcohol to help clean up any dirt and prevent infection. It did sting a little, but Angel was laying on the floor saying his hand felt like someone set it on fire.”

“Lavender was answering Angel’s questions plus a light scolding about being grateful because Angel had busted his Angel and she fixed it and she did try to keep Angel distracted but what was Angel expecting Lavender was lodging a bone back in place it was going to hurt when it popped back in Angle should be grateful it wasn’t broken.”

“Well, Angel, you dislocated your shoulder, so I popped it back into place. Of course, it’s going to hurt. You should be grateful for thanking me even now. I'm still trying to help you. Now the reason your hand hurts so much is because you hand glass in it. That’s all better, all patched up. I do great work now. Doesn’t your arm feel better? How’s that hand feeling? It may sting a little. I had those wrapped soaked in alcohol, so just a heads up.”

“Ow, Ow, Ow my hand’s on fire. This is worse than before; take them off, take them off.”

“Oh, stop being so dramatic. It only stings for a moment; it settles down soon enough.”

“After a few seconds, the burning subsides.”

“Okay, it does feel better, and my arm does feel better even if it hurts like hell, and I still would’ve liked a heads up. You still didn’t answer my questions. Who are you, and what happened just now? How come I am back in the same room like nothing happened? Am I dreaming? How do you know who I am?”

“Lavender said, slightly embarrassed and blushing a light purple. She hadn’t introduced herself properly, now we’ll find out her proper name.”

“Oh, my bad. Well, to answer your questions, my name’s Lavender, for obvious reasons. I played Valentine. What happened just now was a test to see if you do anything for Lillian. Even if it meant giving your life, you passed with flying colors.”

“I can’t believe my guess about her name was right on!”

“I sensed how conflicted you were about telling Thomas. About your whole soul and how Val “owns” it. Like how you’re not on vacation but hiding from Val the real reason you left the pride ring. Was because Lillian took your place at the studio and you rushed her to the hospital. So Lillian could get proper care. Lillian was severely hurt. Angel here was scared out of his mind. However, at that moment, Angel didn’t care.”

“About anything except Lillian got the proper care she desperately needed. Angel was even willing to risk pissing off the person who held his life in his hands. To make sure Lillian was going to be okay, Angel picked her up in his arms. I opened up the portal for Angel to the best hospital in all of Sloth Devil’s Creek.”

“Now, Thomas, you may be wondering why Angel didn’t tell you because he wasn’t sure how you would take the news. Now, he wanted to tell you but wanted to wait until his whole soul was under control. Plus, Lillian hadn’t met you yet and told you all this. Angel wasn’t sure how she would react and didn't want Lillian stressing with the kittens. Unwanted stress isn’t good for Lillian or her kittens.”

“Plus, Angel wanted to impress you. He was a nervous wreck when he first met you. He was so relieved that he earned your approval that he wanted so badly to keep it. That Angel felt telling all about his soul deal and how he was hiding from Val. How Lillian was hurt because of him, and how if he told you about what happened. You would go after him because Val hurt Lillain, and it’s important that these two lay low.”

“Angel was worried that you would think less of him for doing such a stupid thing. You were just so accepting of him despite what he does for a living. Angel felt like he hit the jackpot with you. Not many fathers would approve of their daughter dating a porn star. Angel just didn’t want to throw that all the way.”

“Angel wanted to free his soul from Val and become an overlord, then tell you and Lillian’s brothers all at once. That way, he wouldn’t look like a fool but someone he felt you could be proud of, Thomas. Instead of someone foolish, stupid, and naive. Enough to sell his soul to an overlord for fame, glory, and lust. Only to realize a few years too late that he got more than he bargained for. Hopefully, that answers all your questions, Thomas.”

“The guilt was eating away at him; I could tell, so I decided to give Angel a push in the right direction. What better way to help you face your inner demon than me turning into the one person with whom you had unresolved issues? Plus, it's great practice when you face the real Val and get your soul back.”

“With Thomas present, you could tell Valentime everything you had on your chest, and you had a lot to stay. Without telling Thomas directly, he would just hear your words and see you. I just couldn’t go easy on you, I had to be as acute as possible.”

“Yes, it does. Thank you, Lavender. Angel, Lavender says, is true; you don’t have to feel like that hell you were willing to face your abuser. You risked so much to make sure Lillian was going to be okay. You risked everything, and despite what happened, Lillian made a nice recovery. You were brave and noble, your words were full of passion, and you took that beating like a champ. No matter what happened, you kept getting back up.”

“Yes, it’s all true. I wanted to tell you; I just didn’t want you to find out the way you did. I do feel better than I have in ages. I got beat down and said some things I needed to get off my chest. For a long time, I felt less weighed down. Thomas, stop it; your words are causing me to blush; it’s too much.”

“Yes, it’s all true. I wanted to tell you; I just didn’t want you to find out the way you did. I do feel better than I have in ages. I got beat down and said some things I needed to get off my chest. For a long time, I felt less weighed down. Thomas, stop it. Your words are causing me to blush; it’s too much.”

“Angel, you deserve to be praised, and that’s just the start. I have so much more to say. Even when all seemed lost, you still tried to get up despite being hurt. I was so worried. You were so hurt I wanted to rush over to help you.”

“Even though this was your fight, it took every fiber of my being. I’m a healer. I can't just stand by and watch some hurt and not help them. It was like I was frozen in place. Even after you knew all hope was lost, the last thing you wanted to do was make sure of Lillian, your kitten. Your friends are going to be okay.”

“I respect that so much that you love my daughter so much that you would give your own life to protect her. Don’t put yourself down about the whole soul thing. You did what you had to do to survive at the time. Overlords are tricky like that, but you’ll make a great one. Lillian would love to rule by your side. She'll make a great leader, and she’ll make sure all that power doesn’t go to your head.”

“Angel's face is stained with tears, and if we could see the other eye, it would be a very ugly cry because Angel was so touched. By Thomas's sentiment, the tears came. Angel couldn’t hold them back any longer. Thomas accepted Angel's flaws, and he even respected Angel now more than ever.”

“Drip-drip-drip, look at me I’m such a mess those words they’re just so sweet look at me getting all emotional-drip-drip. It just means the world to hear you say that. Lillian will be an overlord. She'll smack sense into me if I get a big head for sure.”

“Lillian is such a sweet and gentle soul-drip-drip; she’s a great healer. I lost count of all the sleepless nights Lillian stayed up late to patch me up. Heal me after a rough day at work. It was nice that Lillian had a gentle touch.

“No wonder I recognized those scars Lillian healed after Val abused you time after time. I’m just glad you’re okay having to put up with him for so long. How could you think that I could think any less of you? After hearing all you had to say and what I saw. I have nothing but mad respect for you.”

“It was rough, but I had lots of good friends encourage me to be myself even if some of them don’t know everything about what happens behind closed doors. Stop it with the praise, Thomas. I’m blushing so hard my face feels hot.”

“I won’t. You deserve every bit of it. Bask in its glow; you earned it. I like your life name; it is a nice one, but Angel suits you, too. Maybe Anthony could be a potential baby name. It’s pretty. Who wouldn’t want to name a kid after their father? It's quite an honor. If you’re any boy kittens in that litter of your hope you consider it.”
“Oh! Thanks, I’ll consider it. If not, even most people at the hotel don't know that Angel isn’t my real name. You think it’s pretty. It would make a great baby name, but we have lots of other things to do before that, and I’m not sure I want to name them after me. I don’t want them to grow up thinking they would have to live up to me and my expectations.”

“I want them to grow up to be their people without the fear of them living in my shadow. They shouldn’t worry that is the only way they’ll make me proud. It is to follow in my footsteps, but that’s the furthest thing from the truth. No matter what they choose to do when they grow up

“Oh, Angel, you don’t have to fear the fact that you feel like this. It shows how great of a parent you’ll be. I know one of your kittens would love to be named after you. While names are important, it’s still just names; they don’t define who you are. I wouldn’t toss out a perfectly good baby name because of that. You still have a long time before that comes; they're not even born yet. Enjoy what time you have before they come and your hands are full with little ones underfoot.”

“Okay, we’ll put some thought into it, and I want to enjoy every moment with Lillian before the kittens come.”

“Glad to hear that. Now, what you do for a living wouldn’t think any less of you. Lillian loves you so that she would risk getting hurt for you. Lillian is a great judge of character, so if she likes you, you must be a good soul, and from what I just saw and from what you told me. You’re a good fit for Lillian, and you feel the same towards her if you made sure she would be well taken care of and even risk double death. You two love each other so much you would risk everything for the other.”

“Yes, Lillian feels like my missing piece. She makes me feel complete like she is my heart and soul. We would do anything for the other, even if it means getting a little roughed up along the way. I would do anything for her to make sure Lillian would be okay. I walk through hellfire for her because I love her that much.”

“Of course you would, I do not doubt that you would. Now, please tell me if you have a place to stay. I can’t have my baby girl and my future grandkittens. Sitting in some dirty germ-infested motel in greed f*ck no to that. You’re staying here and I'll get you everything you need. Do you need some new clothes? What about Lillian?”

“Will she need clothes as well? Have you been wearing the same clothes for weeks? No one should have to wear the same clothes for that long, I mean other than that cute pig outfit Bel must have given you. It’s the work of her and Levi.”

“Easy, Thomas Lillian and I have lots of clothes. I managed to pack a bag while she was in the hospital back from the hotel. We’re staying with Fizz and Ozzie in Lust at their place. We’re well taken care of and protected. The staff have been under strict orders to keep our whereabouts quiet. The kittens are safe and are well cared for. Bel and Levi have got us some outfits.”

“I’m sure they have many more back at our place. Levi had this whole fashion show lined up, but it had to get canceled, so I bet we have lots of outfits to form, so clothes aren’t a problem. We have clean clothes to choose from. Lillian even got a onesie from her favorite movie series. Bel had one of her staff members send it over to be cleaned. Bel and Levi do make great clothes; those onesies are so comfy.”

“Glad to hear you’re being well taken care of, you and Lillian. I just can’t help it; I just want the best for Lillian. I can be a touch protective of her; she may be all grown-up, but she’ll always be my little cherry blossom. Now, Lillian will need a whole new wardrobe. Lillian hates it when her clothes feel tight, and her current clothes still fit her. We'll need lots of baby clothes. They'll have to custom make it the best option.”

“Yes, I know Lillian hates tight clothing; she hates feeling considered. Most of her old clothes still fit her; she still wears them and puts up with them, but she’ll have lots of options now. Now, any ideas about where to shop? We have lots of clothes for us, but what about the kittens? Half the fun is picking stuff for the little ones; it's just Lillian and me.

“You may be able to get some clothes with wing slits up in heaven in case they get angel wings. Now, while she can with time conceal her wings, she won’t want them present all the time. Maybe she will; it's her choice, but it wouldn’t hurt to learn.”

“It’s a good skill to learn, but if they stay too long, they may get stuff. You’ll need to make sure Lillian does her stretches. Keep those newfound wings of hers in the best of shape. You should do the same when you come, and if your kittens have wings, you should do the same.“Now that Emily is the new head seraphim and heaven and hell are no longer divided, it's a shame no one’s visited yet.”

“That sounds great. Lillian is on a light exercise plan, and it’s a real shame, but we will check it out. I’ll make sure Lillian does her stretches. Her wings are something else, they're so pretty. She is my sweet little angel in hell.”

“Angel said this knowing he would be up in heaven for more than just fab clothes. Angel and Lillian would be up visiting Angel’s sister and mother as well to tell them the good news about the kittens.”

“If our kittens get angel wings, then they’ll be the cutest kittens ever, with their whittle paws, tails, and eyes. The sweetest, softest wings, I just can’t; it’s too much. I might explode with cuteness; just the very thought of holding them in my arms is too much. No, if there are any other places you recommend, I would love to hear them.”

“As for Lillian's tails, she makes clothes here in hell. With tail holes for imps and even hats with holes for horns, it is perfect for cat ears as well. They’ll have to be widened to make room for the extra tails, of course. Not sure what to do about all those added arms. They're cool, but most shops are. Won’t have anything like that. Your kittens are going to inherit those features, so finding clothes will be a challenge.”

“Yes, I know finding clothes to fit our kittens will prove challenging. You seem to know a lot about this kind of thing. Those were some great tips.”

“ Well, Angel, this isn’t my first rodeo. I had three to shop for three kittens. You have to get creative. Her brothers were simple enough to get them some clothes for imps, and they fit them perfectly. Lillian was extra challenging; all nine of those lovely tails of hers gave us the scare of our lives when she popped out. We weren’t sure why she had so many and such lovely fur colors. We had to have her clothes custom-made. We still have them, You're more than welcome to have them if they could prove useful.”

“Yes, please. Hopefully, Lillian will be on good terms. Fingers crossed. I would love to see Lillian’s baby clothes and cute pictures of her and her brothers when they were little. Maybe there are some more stories from you and her brothers' adventures from when they were little. Lillian was quite adventurous and naughty when she was little. I hope our kittens inherit that spirit.”

“Oh course, Angel you can see them, and we have lots more stories to share like I said. You’ll just love them, but they may be harder to convince; they’re very protective of her. Berlotz was especially close with Lillian, as you know. When she left, we all took it hard, but it hit him like a truckload of rocks.”

“Of course, they’re her brothers. I doubt they’ll be that hard to please. I won you over, and yeah, they both love music, and I’m sure I’ll win him over. I’m very charismatic and charming. I know Lillian leaving caused a lot of hurt, but if she didn’t leave,”

“Who knows what would’ve happened if we had found each other? We have three lovely kittens on the way. Everything happens for a reason. I doubt Lillian would change a thing. I know I wouldn’t.”

“ That’s so true, Angel. I admire your confidence, Angel. Now, I know you told me that you have lots of clothes, but Sloth has the best baby and maternity wear, and it wouldn’t hurt to try it out. All the rings offer places to buy stuff like that, but Envy, Sloth, and Lust are your best bets. I bet if I pull some strings, I could get Levi to design them for you. It may be a great bonding experience for you and Lillian.”

“We’ll check all the stores, but first, I just have to see what they have given. I bet they gave us some good stuff. Levi offered to make our baby clothes; we might take her up on that. Maybe even hit up some of our friends who had kids. Get some of their old baby stuff as well; get some use out of it and save it from just sitting and gathering dust. No need to pull any strings and Lillian brought them together.”

“Nice to hear you being resourceful, but if money is an issue, I can pay for everything. Did you know she, Bel, and Ozzie work together? A very powerful yet unlikely combo wonders how they came to be partners. Levi makes the clothes, and then they’re disputed through the Lust, Envy, and Sloth rings.”

“Thomas, I can’t ask you to pay for everything you’ve been far too nice about, but this is next level. I have some money saved up for Lillian as well. Val may be a shity boss. But the pay was good, so we are more than capable of providing for Lillian and our kittens.”

“Angel said, his tone defensive.”

“Now, it was her idea for their partnership. Levi designs clothes meant for each of the rings, loungewear, maternity wear, pajamas, and baby clothes for Sloth. Laguire for Lust, formal wear, and swimsuits for Envy. Lillian is full of great ideas.”

“Thomas said this part, beaming with pride at how business savvy his daughter was.”

“I can’t believe it. My Lillian is a little businesswoman who is behind the biggest partnership ever. Now, Angel, I know you’re more than capable of providing for Lillian. I don’t doubt that I just want to spoil Lillian and your kittens so badly. I want to be in her life so badly. I know you have to talk to her before anything can happen. I know I have to give her time to think things over. I want her back in my life so badly. I've said this so many times, but she’s right there.”

“That’s very nice of you, Thomas. It’s not necessary. Thomas, we’ve been over this. You have to wait before anything can happen, like me. Talk to Lillian. I’ll tell her after work tomorrow, I promise. Then we’ll have to take things slow; then you can spoil Lillian and our kittens all you want. I promise you.”

“I know it’s not necessary, but I want to. It’s just so hard because Lillian is so close, yet so far. I don’t know what I’d do if she wanted nothing to do with us. I mean, as you said, she is hurting her heart on the mend, and seeing me might bring up some complicated feelings. How she thinks that night any love we had for her died.”

“When that’s the furthest thing from the truth. I want to tell her that so badly that it hurts. To even think that we would want to marry off Lillian to someone with a heart of ice. I want to let her know that we were tricked just like she was.”

“Thomas, I know being away from the people you care about is hard, but we have to tread lightly. I know, and you know what happened when she left you feeling bad, but Lillian doesn’t know that we know. She has a right to feel the way she does. In the end, it’s Lillian’s choice if she wants you back in your life.”

“Then she will, but if not, you’ll have to respect that or at least make an effort to be in her life. In the end, Lillian has the final say, and I’m going to support her. I respect Lillian for making her own choices because this is her past.”

“Okay, Angel, thanks. I’ll try my best to wait. Now, let's change the topic to something less grim and more happy. Those kittens are going to be hybrids, they’re going to be on the big side. Lillian has a nice baby bump. She may be six weeks into her pregnancy. But Lillian looks like she's eight weeks along maybe ten. I can tell your kittens are going to be nice, big, and healthy. She even smells sweetly of milk, the smell of an expecting queen.”

“I know her bump is a little bigger than normal. Bel told me we would be on the bigger side. I didn’t want to say anything. Lillian is touch-sensitive about her weight. Even more so now that she’s expecting, even if the weight gain isn’t that bad or noticeable. I don’t know what I’m going to do when she starts showing. I’ve been noticing that Lillian wraps her tails around her stomach.”

“Sure, Lillian’s protecting them and helps with the pain from the nausea, but it hides her bump as well. When we're in public, not when it’s with me or close friends. Sure, we don’t want anyone to know about the kittens yet. I don’t want her to be shy and ashamed of her beautiful baby belly. I want her to show it off for the world to see. Not feel like she needs to hide it because I love Lillian regardless of what she looks like. I want her to see herself the way I do radiant goodness. Her new wings just give her more things to hide with. I want her to feel comfortable. You know I’ve been doing that.”

“It doesn’t feel like it’s enough sometimes like she's up into the late hours of the night puking her guts out. Bless Lillian’s kind heart; she doesn’t want to wake me up. Lillian just suffers alone for hours. I can't stand that my sweet kitten does that. It may be normal for cat demons to hide when they’re not feeling well so as to not cause worry. I don’t want her to do that. It only worries me more. Sure, we talked about this, but we’re both deep sleepers. How can I help her if I can’t even hear her suffer? Now, how come everyone talks about Lillian smelling of milk? How come I can’t smell it? What am I to do, Thomas?? Please help me.”

“Angel said with a desperate plea in his voice.”

“Angel, she’ll be fine, and you have been doing more than enough, okay? Now stop stressing, Angel. It’s normal during the pregnancy to feel a little self-conscious the bigger she gets. I just didn’t think she would feel so bad early on. You’ll make her feel pretty. Lillian when the topic of weight is it’s brought up.”

“It causes her stomach to churn, but I know with her help, I feel good in her skin. As for her scent, animal demons like cats and hellhounds have a heightened sense of smell. As you know, we can smell sickness and when someone's expecting to name a few. Sickness smells sour and acidic, while an expecting queen smells sweetly of milk. So that’s why you can’t smell it. I’m sure any pets you have must be able to smell it as well.”

“Thanks, that does clear some things up. We’re just two big bundles of nerves that Lillian usually tries to keep in shape because of her job. She has to be fast and agile, and having to take a step back may be hard for her. She loves those big, high-stakes hits full of risk. Don’t worry. I’m going to make sure Lillian looks and feels her best. You can count on it.”

“I have to agree with you now that her work has been going topside. I know she loves her work, but she can’t be overdoing it. She can be quite stubborn at times, so if she insists on going topside. There are going to be some rules that are easier to hit, nothing too intense. When she’s not as fast as she used to be when the second trimester hits and her bump is showing for real.”

“It’d be best for Lillian to do office work. Lillian won’t be happy about that in the slightest. Try to bite your head off. Lillian will come to terms with it. As for her third trimester, that's when she’ll be close to giving birth. That's extra important because she takes it easy. It’s her choice, but going to work may not be the best idea. Now, what’s Belize's maternity leave policy? It better be a good one. Only the best for my baby girl and her kittens. Lillian will need time to rest and recover after kitting.”

“Got that all covered. Blizo is very understanding. I didn't want Lillian going on hits before I feared she might get hurt. Lillian can handle herself and with some convincing from Bel. As long as Lillian doesn’t do solo missions, I'm cool with it. Lillian will do the paperwork, and she’ll even have helped. Blizo has a great receptionist, and Lillian will be helping out. As for maternity leave, I haven't asked yet, but I’ll be sure to ask soon, okay? I want the best for Lillian as well, and she’s been getting plenty of rest.”

“Glad to hear you're on top of things. Now, if your whole soul deal thing isn’t worked out by the time the kittens are born, you’re more than welcome to stay with us. You’ll be well protected; Val and his associates won’t give you any trouble. Not if we can help it; we have all the best staff on hand. To help you care for your kittens. I would love to show you the estate. Even in Lillian’s old room, we can set up a nursery. We can get you all the best plushies. For them, blankets, the works, anything else you might need.”

“My plan is for us to get back to the hotel and get my soul under control in one month. Like I said before, I would like us to be back before Lillian hits her ten-week mark. That’s when her morning sickness will worsen far more than it is now, and she’ll be toilet-bound. Even if we don’t make that deadline.”

“I plan on getting my soul back before the kittens come. We miss our friends at the hotel. We want to be surrounded by them, and that way, they can help Lillian during her pregnancy as well. Your offer is tempting, we'll have to think about it. I would love to see your place, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First things first is telling Lillian about you, getting my soul back, becoming overlord, and making sure Lillian and our kittens are healthy.”

“Seems like you have a solid plan- yawn- I’m going to bed it’s getting late it’s 9:30. I’m wiped, so I’m going to bed, but it was fun talking to you, Angel. I do hope to do it again soon. It was fun chatting and getting to know you better, Angel. Now, Angel, don't let Lavender keep you up too late. You’ll want to be well-rested for work tomorrow. Nice outfit. By the way, that pig onesie is even cuter, not covered in vomit and dirt.”

“Thomas steps out of the room. Angel and Lavender are now alone, and Angel has so many questions about this person who spawned out of nowhere and seemed to know a lot about him and Lillian. She knew how they thought. Lavender the whole time Angel and Thomas were talking Lavender put his freshly cleaned pig onesie back on Angel. Without Angel noticing, Angel felt the warm embrace of soft cotton. Not feeling dirty and covered in plaster and dried blood. That’s when Lavender starts talking.”

Step, Step, Step

“Hey Angel, all cleaned up, you should be all healed up by morning like I said before. Your neck and arms will be fine like nothing happened. Just peel it off my special bandage and wrap it. You’ll be good to go, you'll be crazy sore as well, nothing I can help with there. Expect a nice long and hot shower should help with that.”

“Now, judging by the shocked look on your face, I bet you’re wondering. How I changed your clothes without you noticing. Well, you were so busy talking to Thomas. That you didn’t notice one of the staff brought in your outfit all cleaned up, still fresh and warm from the dryer. Seeing the state of your previous outfit, I thought I should change it for you.”

“You were so engrossed in your chat that I was able to change it without you noticing. Glad to see my spit is off your arm as well, and the swelling on your eye should go down by morning. Just keep that ice pack on it. If it leaves a bruise, it’ll be gone in a few days. Now, do you have any other questions for me?”

“Yes, that answers one of my questions, and thank you for doing that. You seem to know a lot about healing. You’re a good fighter, nice and versatile, just like Lillian did when she taught you all that stuff. You have a mean punch and are quick on your feet. I might want to spar with you again. I got a little beat up, sure, but you patched me nicely. This would be great training for when I take on Val.”

“I’m sorry I may have gone a little too far. I didn't mean to hurt you so badly-drip-drip-drip. F*cking hormones, guess we can’t escape them, we're connected after all.”

“Don’t cry. What are you talking about? This is confusing. How can you and Lillian be connected?”

Well, I’m Lillian’s more wild magic. All those spells she casts without her knowing, that’s all me. I used to just be a voice she couldn’t hear, and we were separated because of that blasted concealment charm. I was stuck in a comatose state. I could hear everything around me, but I couldn’t do shit. I just sat and watched. Observing Lillian and all that happened around her and when I was on your neck.”

“ When you took that necklace off of Lillian's neck, it was the best day ever because I was finally free. I could speak, and Lillian would hear me even at times when she wouldn’t listen to me. I tried to convince Lillian so many times to break the spell. I was so bored.”

“All cooped up, wanting so badly to be free. I wanted to just burst out and let out all the magic she was storing, I needed to let it out. I pointed out that you told us all about your past; it was only fair she told you about hers. But no, Lillian wouldn’t go for it too stubbornly for her own. Worried about what you might think of her for lying to you for so long. With us being of noble blood, Lillian was worried that you would think.”

“Lillian feared you would think that wouldn’t be enough for her and try to measure up to her. Finding out what happened to her because she loved you and didn’t want to trama dump on you. I mean, you had a hard life and an even harder afterlife. Lillian didn’t want to add to it. She had it rough. It's kind of why we connected with you. She had more than her share of trauma. Lillian felt like she could help you heal and you could help her do the same, and it’s been working.”

“I saw and witnessed everything you saw today. It was the day that Lillian could finally hear me, and she listened to me. How I got to open up about her past and share those memories. Was through her kittens because with kittens on the way. Would you want to hide who she truly was from her kittens? What lesson would she be teaching them about being true to yourself if she couldn’t show her true colors? So that’s how I convinced her to share those memories. So you’re welcome, and she looks, and so do I, two smoking hot, expecting queens because we look good.”

I even added one of my memories. I had to put Lillian into a deeper sleep for that to happen a bit. I used Lavender Mist so I could access the parts of her memories that are a bit fuzzy for Lillian. I remember it as clear as day because I saw it but couldn’t do a thing. My other half was sick, and I just sat there. I'm just so happy Bel was able to help us.”

“I used a little mist on Fizz as well because no one insults me or my magic. Gets away with it, so he missed out on a very good memory that’ll show him to go around insulting me. I even took you to wear Lillian and Nifty play. You deserve to know about them and how close they are. I had to put you to sleep for that to work. If you don’t remember much, I guess Lillian has protective measures. I thought for sure that she wouldn’t do this to us. But no certain parts even I can’t bypass.”

“At least you remember some details. I opened that portal to Sloth. As you know, I can’t have my other half dying on me, and I want to let you know if you took off the necklace sooner. I would’ve tried to talk her out of doing what she did. I may be wild. Even though I know what she did was a death wish, she would have gotten killed and taken me with her.”

“I even helped Ozzie and Bee with make up, but most of that was Lillian's, but that second half was all me. Inviting you, Stolas, and Fizz was no accident. I wanted them there to see that Blizo went through a hard time. I wanted to show how he came back stronger than ever. They deserved to know what happened after Ozzie’s. I sensed Lillian was tired from just summoning all those people who took it out of her. It took it out of me as well. We are both carrying kittens.”

“I kind of forgot about that, and such a big spell took a toll on us, but Lillian needed to sleep. Since she wasn’t at full power yet, using such a spell took a lot out of her. I could sense how tired she was and that she didn’t have the energy for another spell. While she slept in that bubble, I let everyone think Lillian was casting the spell.”

“When I was the one behind it because we both felt bad about how Bee was treating Ozzie. About what happened at the club, we had to make it right. Before they ruined their relationship with each other forever. We also needed to make a return trip.”

“She needed her strength, but even after sleeping, she still didn’t have the strength for a return trip. Eating that flower was not just to activate the memory. It was to help aid my spell, give her strength, and let her sleep. The bubble gave her sleep in peace and was of my doing. We had to make sure everyone got home safely, but she needed help. She had some strength but needed an extra push. So I helped everyone get home, of course. After that, we were both wiped and tired.”

“That return trip took it out of us, and the flower wasn’t setting well, so it came rushing up, and we puked it up. I guess it did sit well in our stomachs because I felt Lillian’s urge to hurl. I did because we're the same person. Then that puking fit was the last straw. We fell asleep for quite a bit, and that spell took it out of both of us. We just didn’t have the strength to stay awake any longer. Have to say the best nap ever during that time I tried to convince Lillian to share her past didn’t work.”

“She can be stubborn now at the cafe after showing you would do anything for her even if things got a little messy. I started to make some progress, but she still held strong. Not wanting to ruin the best relationship she ever had now, we drove over to Sloth. I finally convinced her to share such memories.”

“Thank god glad you liked them and tried to understand her pain because Lillian to maintain those memories she had to relive them. It wasn’t easy for her to have to relive all that trauma. Luckily, I had helped Lillian through it. After the first two, like I said, I showed that memory, but it was to give her some peace.”

She needed it after reliving all that, then after that, summoning you there and back from Lillian and Nifty’s dreamscape took it out of me, so I had to sleep as well. I used so much magic that I needed to sleep as well. I slowly got to see her change. It was wicked cool. With a slight change of the fur, it was my idea of a little piece of me in her. This is the form I have taken on. Do you like it?”

“Yes, so let me get this straight: you’re like Lillian’s thoughts and feelings. Like her conscience, you act as the voice of reason. You’re the same person, yet different. You feel what she feels because you feel Lillian’s pregnancy hormones. That carries over to you; it's also your person. You have magic, you can cast your magic, and Lillian casts spells. Yet Lillian gives comfort and helps her through the tough stuff.”

“Am I getting this right? It's more than a little confusing. How did you come to be sensient? I mean, if you were just a voice before, how did you come to choose this form? Were those breaks in between memories to comfort Lillian? How bad did she take the first one was a lot and how did you get her to share two moments of her past.”

“Well, Angel, I can’t tell you I may be a part of Lillian, but something stays between us. Now, if my other half wants to tell you, then she’s more than welcome to. I’m her thoughts, but I’m my person as well. We’re like friends, even if we’re technically the same person. It’s weird but at the same time cool.”

“I have you to thank for that, Angel, with you wearing that necklace. I experienced all your feelings and saw things from your point of view and experienced all your feelings and thoughts. It made me want to be alive more than ever. I wanted my name and my look.”

“With those memories, Lillian saw me in the form I wanted to be seen in. I wanted to be real. That was the form I wanted to be seen in, and I look amazing if I do say so myself. The main reason I decided to push through was because I felt your guilt. You wanted to tell Thomas everything, so I will help you and don’t worry, we're still connected.”

“Lillian isn’t half a person, she still has my magic and vice versa. My powers are just a tad limited when we’re apart. I can shapeshift and heal, but I can’t open portals or do memory magic like she can. I even have some powers of my own. I can do spying spells. Like a can with the memories but in the present time like all that time I spent just watching and waiting.”

“For some reason, I just sense that becoming known may be helpful. I just don’t know why I only come out in times of emergency, like Lillian might need my help with something. Who knows? Like some kind of third-eye type of deal, now you passed my little test earlier. Came with a few perks and some powers. It's the least I can do since you gave me life. It’s the least I can do. I mean, you were willing to risk everything for Lillian for us.”

“So I gave you some magic as a reward, mind you. It’s only a few basic things, nothing major, and I’ll have to help you control them. Do you want to know what powers you received? I just didn’t want to tell Thomas. It may freak him out, telling him all this is a lot to handle. Not just you having magic, but I think, and I’m not sure about this, but if I can feel Lillian’s pain, she can feel mine.”

“Hearing how he may use magic was a huge shock to Angel, and Angel was curious to know what powers he held. How Lavender gave him magic and Angel brought her to life was a lot to process. Did it just happen? Angel had lots of questions before. Now, Angel has lots more questions.”

“Okay, Lavender, if I am getting this right, I brought you to life. That's a lot to take in, and I have magic. How did you give me magic, and why did I get a huge confidence boost from fighting you? I don’t even think I can handle having magic and what powers did you give me.”

“Yes, this is a lot, but you can handle them, and they’re nothing big, just small things, I promise. As for how you got them, when I licked, and you breathed my smoke. You inhaled some of my magic, and if you passed my test, and you did, it would’ve stuck. If you didn’t, nothing would’ve. I just would be pretty disappointed in you.”

“I would've given you a lecture so hard, but you passed, so you did good. You deserved to be rewarded. You more than earned it, and it’s not like you’ll be alone. I can teach you and Lillian, and I can fill her in about all of this in the morning. So she can teach you, you’ll even have your signal. What it looks like is up to you. You have full creative control; it’s your magic. How do you want it represented? That way, you want to make it your own.”

“Okay, but you still didn’t answer my question. What powers did you give me? How will I know what my sigil should look like? I mean, it represents a piece of me. I only have one shot to get it right. Now, lessons may be off the table for a while. Bel wants Lillian not to do magic for a month. Since you’ve been stuck in a comatose state. For so long, when Lillian casts spells, it’s taking a lot of energy out of Lillian.”

“Surely you feel the strain, and that goes to you as no magic. I can't have our kittens put in jeopardy. That spell you did just now was cool and all, but surely you want what’s best for Lillian. You need your rest. Maybe we could talk more later; you look sleepy. That fight took it out of you.”

“Now, if Lillian’s sleepy, how come you’re awake and not sleeping as well since you’re the same person? How will you explain to everyone you’ll need a place to stay? I'm barely understanding all this, not sure how the others will take to all this. It's a lot.”

“Now, what happened the night of her magic was severed. The memory was wild. What happened that night? I know being sick can affect her magic. I have a feeling you may know a lot more than Ozzie. I have a feeling Ozzie wasn’t telling me the whole truth.”

“That blinding white light you saw was the concealment charm taking effect. You saw the form from the second memory, but that spell is a lot more complicated. Then, just a simple change of fur coloring and putting away magic. When that white light came, Lillian had done away with most of the magic. Her wild side, all that she used to love, that she used to love our souls, was being torn apart. I was slowly moving toward a portal that would soon become my prison.”

“That's horrible. I had no idea that you were in this crystal and that it was your prison that’s so wrong. You were trapped in this for ten years. I'm so happy you’re finally free. So what happened next? Did you do anything to stop it from happening? I had no idea Lillian was missing a part of herself that spell tore you from Lillian. That spell is a lot more complicated than it looked, okay, and I had no idea it came at such a cost.

“Well, Angel, Lillian didn’t know of the cost either; it was a spell she was in the middle of reading in a page spellbook or her meowing. When Chole said her mother wished to talk to her. We didn’t know that night that everything would change. Lillian didn’t get to the part about this spell that made you lose a part of yourself. How you conceal a part of yourself in that object of choosing.”

“Like it was still a part of you was still with you, but, at the same, you’re not connected. Just two parts to the same puzzle, only Lillian lacked my magic; she was still herself. Lillian, only the part where you need an object to store the magic utter a few simple words, and you become a whole person. Lillian didn’t think she would ever need to use it, just thought it was an interesting spell to dog ear and read for later.”

“That spell has such a big cost. Does Lillian know what happened? Now, please tell me you’re getting off-topic. Please tell me what happens next. I have to see where this story is going. You have my interest spiked.”

“Lillian doesn’t know, please don’t tell her; it’ll make her feel super guilty. Lillian did what was for at the time she was hurting, and that spell was able to help her heal even if it meant losing me in the process. Now, back to my story, Angel. That night, when she had the fever vision, it was me at one last desperate attempt to show her what was happening. How her family did care about her and was worried sick about her. I tried so hard. I didn’t want to be separated from her. Lillian was hurting too much to realize that by the time the vision ended.”

“I was stuck in a very lavishly decorated room of amber with a magic mirror. I could just watch helplessly in that crystal prison. Lillian changed everything about herself, not her personality. Her fur was different, and most of her powers were in me. Lillian only kept her shapeshifting and portal-opening powers. Her portals weren’t even paw print-shaped, just plain circles with different colors for each ring. That chain spell you have is basic magic.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll keep quiet. It doesn’t want Lillian to feel, but you should tell her at some point; she should know what happened to you. Now, all wasn’t lost; she still kept a small part of you. Those portals and shapeshifting spells kept small, simple spells. She didn’t want to completely forget her past.”

“I get it. Even the nicest of places to live can feel like a prison if you can’t leave. Like when I lived at the studio before the hotel. After a while, I was suffocating in that place. I felt like I could never break free. Charlie's hotel gave me an escape from his control. Even if it was just for a few short hours or days, it was bliss.”

“Yes, and that’s why I wanted to meet you. Me and Lillian. I know what it’s like to feel trapped. With no hope of escape, they just want to taste the sweet taste of freedom. Now I know Angel, but still, other than that, Lillian left most of her power in me, and what made matters worse was that Lillian was sick. She walked in the rain for hours.”

“I worked so hard on that spell; I used every last bit of my strength on that vision. Before I got sucked in that portal only to it got played off as a fever dream. That hurt because all my efforts were in vain; all that work was for nothing. Lillian thought her family still hated her and that they wanted nothing to do with her.”

“Hey, it can be so hard to give it your all at something only to have it fail, but what matters is you tried your best. To get Lillian to see that her family didn’t hate her. They were tricked. It's not your fault, Lillian thought. What showed her was a fever dream.”

“Angel, don’t you think I know that, but it still hurts. I watched her sick as a dog, shaking, coughing, and throwing up. For a whole week, she was bedridden. It was the worst way ever to spend a birthday. I wanted to help so badly but Lillian couldn’t hear me. No one could have had magic but it was useless inside that crystal. I couldn’t use it in the outside world; it was only good inside that prison.”

“Lavender, it can be hard seeing people you care about sick and hurt, but Lillian was in good hands then, just like she is now. Now I beg to differ, sure being sick on your birthday sucks but she was surrounded by people she cared about taking care of her. That’s what’s important and Lillian felt well cared that much was obvious even if I don’t know all the details.”

All that time you spent in that place, all that magic stored in you seeing all those events, I bet played a part in making you more human. Don’t give me all the credit now. How did you spend your time in the crystal?”

“Well Angel, I decorated to try and make it feel like home after the first month. When I realized I wasn’t going anywhere, I tried my best to make the best of it.”

“Glad to see you made the best of the situation you were in.”

“Thank you, Angel, and for your patience, I will tell you that some of your powers include healing spit and shape-shifting. When you face Val for real his hormones won’t affect you. His spit won’t do shit though if you were to face him. I know it’s not a lot but that’s because it’s your magic so I’m giving it room to grow and make it your own. Wouldn’t want you all to be lightheaded and dizzy when you face Val. Plus, the look on Val's face will be priceless.”

“Oh f*ck yes thank you so f*cking much and that would be priceless. This will make me face Val all the sweeter. As for making my magic my own I’m a bit clueless. I’m sure I’ll figure it out by the time Lillian and I become overlords. Now what I want to know is why the love potion affects her.”

“Don’t worry you’ll figure it out Angel Don’t rush it may take time to find the magic that suits you best. If you mind me saying this but protective and defensive magic. May suit you best to live up to that guardian angel name Lillian likes to call you so much. As for the love potion thing Lillian’s heightened sense of smell because of the pregnancy. Those potions smell like moth ass with strawberries but mostly moth f*cking ass.”

“Thank Lucifer I was so worried those potions would affect my sweet kitten. That’s such a huge relief. You have no idea, or maybe you do. Does this crystal still grant me access? To the human realm and all the other rings as well it’s been kind of nice. To just walk through a portal and find myself home. Not sure if I can brave the elevator with all those demons rushing to and from the other rings. Seems super overwhelming. Now why it is shaped seems a little random. How it just showed like that during her transformation.”

“Well, Angel, that was a bit of our doing. The bee shape is because Belzebub is enchanted to allow you to drink twice. As much before getting drunk and recovering from being hungover faster. It was a gift to help Lillian have a better birthday. If she decided to drink her sorrows away I wanted to make sure she would be safe.”

“Now I know Hell can be big and scary, the portals to any realm to truly experience all the wonders hell has to offer isn't a portal. Sometimes you have just seen them all in person. Lillian knows her way around and she can show you the ropes. The elevators are not so scary once you know what you’re doing and where you’re going.”

“No wonder she always beat me in our drinking contests. Then the next day acted like nothing happened, only a mild headache. She’s been holding out on me using magic. No wonder when I went out for drinks with Blizo and the crew I didn’t feel a buzz. Well damn, this cute charm packs a punch and you made it into a pretty necklace because Lillian hates wearing stuff on her hands/wrists.”

“Now of course I want to experience all hell has to offer but in my time just opening up a portal. Stepping into work is the best even if I scare everyone shitless sometimes. Saves so much time in the mornings and I don’t have to rush because I work just a portal away. Now I’ll try to get familiar with other means of travel as well. I just think this way is best for Lillian so she doesn’t over-exert herself.”

“Okay Angel, thanks for hearing me out. Now I need to vent. I know about the whole no magic thing for a mouth. It sucks ass. I’m not gonna lie or sugarcoat it. I don’t understand why I need Stolas to tutor us in magic. We work together just fine. Our magic isn’t rusty. It’s rather insulting to think that we need help.”

“If you help, I won’t be allowed to teach you my magic for a whole month. I guess we’re just too out of practice. No trust that I am capable enough to do the job. I can be sure that even though I’m Lillian’s voice of reason, Lillian tends to follow what her heart says. I feel myself wanting to do the same like my heart wanted to help you even if it meant breaking the rules.”

“Hey no one's doubting you or your teamwork or capabilities but no shame in needing extra help.”

“I guess Angel it’s just I’m just so f*cking tried I think all the rush from the fight is wearing off. I want to answer your questions. This is all still new to me, and I don’t have all the answers. I just saw the world flash before my eyes, and now I get to see it all, but I’m terrified that hell is huge. Don’t you think I’m worried about everyone? Will think about all of this but I’m being a burden so don’t worry about me I’ll be out of your hair soon. Maybe meeting you was a big mistake-drip-drip-drip.”

“Since You want nothing to do with me and all this is just too weird for me, so fine. I’ll just. Go Maybe give you your space to process all this-drip-drip-leave you alone. With the person I know you like because you want nothing to do with me-waaa-waaa-waaa.”

“Lavender eyes welled with tears and then went straight out balling because of hormones. Lavender was upset thinking that Angel wanted nothing to do with her. Seeing how upset Lavender was, Angel pulled Lavender close and held her in his arms. To dry her tears and pets and give her warmth.”

“Hey, it’s going. We’ll okay Lavender, we'll figure this out together and I love every part. Lillian world's a big place. We’ll figure it out, now one step at a time., Now do you like me petting? You Lillian like it. Pets I love hearing her purr. Can you purr? I think I’m starting to understand why you chose this form. You’re the way they are because Lillian always smells of lavender. You’re Lillian’s innermost thoughts. You know all that she's thinking but you’re your person now.”

“You have your thoughts and feelings. Your time with me made you want more than to just watch. I don’t blame you. Sitting by doing nothing and feeling helpless I can’t imagine what it must have been like for you. I’m sorry you had to go through so much. May I add you’re both very pretty and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

“It’ll be nice to have some help from someone Lillian trusts so much to help care for until we can go back to the hotel. Help me worry less because Lillian will be in good hands. Now you need your rest; you’re feeling tired, so giving into sleep, and resting those weary eyes and an aching body carrying kittens can’t be easy. So sleep, forget your troubles, and have sweet dreams. You’ve more than earned it.”

“Then with that Lavender in a mostly sleep-filled voice says this before drifting off to sleep.”

“Thanks, Angel I might just do that and this may be the last you see from me for a while. I feel so sleepy that I need to recharge that mouth of no magic. It may be a good idea.”

“I’ve done magic before but I feel like I could sleep for a mouth. All those spells took it out of me but if you need to feel free to call me and I’ll come out but only if it’s an emergency. I don’t wish to be disturbed and please deliver this for me Zzz”

“Just as Lavender drifted off to sleep in Angel’s arms Lavender turns into a mist and that mist goes into Lillian’s mouth. Angel’s arms no longer held a sleeping kitty but an orb of light that had a vast array of galaxy colors. It looked like it held the cosmos and something was inside it and Angel turned it over to find it was addressed to.”

“This little orb is for Stolas I guess when I see him tomorrow but what if it’s urgent? Lavender gave this to me to give to Stolas for a reason so if this is an emergency. How do I make sure he gets this tonight? Wait where I'm supposed to deliver you.”

“The orb of light in Angel’s hands suddenly lifted out of them and made its way to a closed window. Then the orb started banging itself against the window like it was trying to get out.”

Bang!, Bang!, Bang!

“About time I caught up to you stop and you’ll wake everyone up Lillian may be a deep sleeper. Even she won’t be able to ignore this if you keep it up you’ll wake Lillian. She needs all the rest she can get since she’s carrying triplets.”

“Lillian hates being woken up before she’s ready. I don’t want to deal with a very pissed-off hormonal queen. We or more specifically you work her up before she’s ready. Not to mention you’ll wake Chole, Mochi, and Nifty if you keep up you’ll wake up everyone in this whole house. Lillian and I are guests here.”

“I won’t have you waking them or anyone else up for the matter so cut it out. What do you want anyway? I have to deliver you to Stolas but it’s late so you’ll have to wait until morning. Settle down before you get us both into trouble. Lavender doesn't want to be bugged and I won’t call on her because I can’t handle an orb of light.”

“The orb doesn't listen to a word Angel said because this was a message for Stolas and it was self-delivering which is so cool but Angel didn’t know that and this message is super important. That feeling Lavender had earlier well Lillian may need extra help tomorrow. Lillian will be feeling awful because of the hellpie’s shots. Will be feeling extra sore because Lillian and Lavender are connected. That fight Angel and Lavender had will have Lillian feeling like she got hit by a truck full of rocks. Moving will be a problem as she may need someone to carry her.”

“Even the slightest step will hurt like hell and Lillian won’t want to move unless it was necessary. That mixed with all the pregnancy and how that mist may have given her that flu bug. From all those years ago Lavender wanted to make sure Stolas got the message. As we know Lillian when sick her magic goes all nutty. Lavender wanted to enlist Stolas' help for some reason as for why I don’t why. Maybe another magic user or Lillian could just use a friend. To help nurse her back to health until Angel or someone else showed up. Maybe this message contains a warning about how Lillian may look a little different.”

“Now that orb didn’t listen and to Angel’s dismay it kept banging harder against the window. Angel tried to keep his voice down but Angel was slowly losing his patience and trying hard to keep his voice down. So Angel wouldn’t wake anyone up. Lillian was his main concern being Lillian because she was starting to toss and turn Lillian was stirring from slumber. The noise was getting so loud that Lillian’s extra-sensitive hearing was starting to pick up on the noise. The window with all that banging against it was starting to crack little lines started showing up on the pink glass. If Angel didn’t do something soon. Lillian would wake up and Angel would have a broken window on his hands. What will our hero do? Let's find out.”

BANG!, BANG!, BANG!

“Okay I tried being nice and you’re rapidly testing paintice because Lillian is starting to wake up. I f*cking swear to god if you wake her up I’ll forget about delivering you. I’ll just smash you because you’re far more trouble than you're worth. If you keep banging against that window you smash it and I’ll have to deal with Lillian. Fixing a broken window I don’t want to deal with right now.”

“It’s 9:45. I want to open my gift from Ozzie and watch some brain rot on my phone. Text the gang to let them know Lillian is going to be okay. They must be worried about her. I promised to fill them in on her progress. It’s been a while. I just want to relax before I turn in for the night and go to work tomorrow. Today has been a lot. I'm beat so what’s it going to take for you to stop all that noise.”

“So I can have a little time for myself and get some sleep from the scare Lillian gave me earlier. To meet Thomas and fight Valentine. The rush of the fight is wearing off and I should rest up so my injuries can heal-yawn. Now what’s it going to take to get you to stop all that noise? Do you want me to open the window?”

“Angel said all this his voice starting to feel the events of the day and Angel as much as he loved Lillian and her friends. Angel hadn’t had a moment to himself all day. So Angel’s social batteries were running empty. Angel may be an outgoing person but he needed his alone time as well. Now at the mention of Angel saying that he would open the window the orb stopped banging against the window. As if it was waiting for Angel to open the window so the message could be delivered to Stolas.”

“Thank you for stopping Lillian is now back to a restful slumber so I’ll just open the window. If that’s what you want you better find Stolas and deliver yourself to him. Do I make myself clear I don’t want to let Lavender down so I don't get distracted.”

“With a creak of the window Angel opens it and the orb jets out of the window like a rocket. Into a red portal it had opened up, it was on its way to Stolas in the Pride ring to deliver the message it held inside of it.”

Creak, Swoosh

“Damn look at that thing go self-delivering or at least I hope Stolas finds it well. Now it’s been driving me nuts about what’s in those boxes from Ozzie and so beautifully wrapped. Purple wrapping paper with teal ribbon and so big Ozzie you’re spoiling us offering us a place to live now giving us presents. Now let’s find the one for me and rip it open to see how goodies you got us.”

“Angel walks over to his bed to find the box from Ozzie addressed to him on his bed. With no idea how it got there, Angel settles down on the bed about to open the box.”

Step, Step, Thump!

“Now that I’m all cozy, let's open this bad boy up and see what mysteries you hold. Wait! What's attached to the box? It's a card of sorts, this is all too much.”

This is when Angel finds a card attached to the box. Angel gently rips open the envelope and reads the card inside.”

Rip

“Now what do say”

Angel, here's a little something for you. I thought it might help you miss Lillian less when you're apart. I made Lillian one as well. These are one of a kind just like the two of you. Thought you might like them. It's something new. I'm trying out you’re like my guinea pigs. If you like them then maybe we can make this a new thing to sell. I've been wanting to do this for a while because I've been wanting to sell a new product. I have a feeling this may be it but they won’t look the same as these after the whole thing with the Fizzies. This won’t be like that these are fresh off the factory floor. These were made special just for you and Lillian enjoyed them as much as I enjoyed making them.

Yours Ozzie

“Ozzie that’s so sweet if I had to guess I bet Ozzie made us our personalized sex dolls. That’s just so nice of him and Lillian will have someone to cuddle. While I’m at work until she can have the real thing I can’t be easily replicated.”

“I just have to make sure it smells like me until Lillian can come back to work on Monday. At least Sunday everyone’s off so that’ll be fun to spend the whole day with Lillian. Those shots she got today should be wearing off by then like Bel said it’ll just be a little cold. If not I’ll take care of my kitten and our kittens at least I know she’ll be well taken care of while I’m at work. Tomorrow after work I’ll tell Lillian everything just like I promised Thomas. Now what does my Lillian doll look like? Did they capture my kitten's beauty?”

“Angel lifts open the lid of the box to find a very pretty cat-like doll made of soft cotton. It captured Lillian’s beauty perfectly with her beautiful blue eyes and nine tails. It even smelled like her because it was made with pieces of her real fur from shedding. It was black and white striped fur. I guess he had these made back before.”

“Lillian changed back to her true colors and before her wings came in but it was still soft and cuddly. The only downside with it being full size but Angel thought Ozzie. Was onto something these dolls were cool and who wouldn’t want a custom-made sex doll to cuddle? While their loved ones were out for long periods. Angel when he got a chance would let Ozzie know that this was a great idea. That Ozzie should move forward with this idea Angel would be sure to give Ozzie. A raving review about how f*cking awesome these dolls were.”

“That’s when Angel looked at the sleeping Nifty who somehow got under Lillian’s arms. Then nuzzled her face deep in Lillian’s fur and that’s when Angel got an idea. To help Nifty when she’s apart from Lillian because Nifty would be allowed to visit. She had to go back to the hotel in the morning. This doll would help Nifty with being apart from Lillian. For long periods because they wouldn’t be going back to the hotel or Pentagram City. Just yet Angel didn’t feel like he was ready to face Val yet but at least Angel had a boost.”

Val's main trick wouldn’t work on Angel so that gave him a big boost and Angel had magic as well. Even if he would need Stolas' help to control his newfound power or be active Angel would in time. Angel put the Lillian doll back in the box and closed the lid. Pulled out his phone which was missing a case because he still needed to get one. Before Angel started texting all his friends they exchanged numbers at different times. Angel got everyone’s from I.M.P. after he aced his interview. Fizz and the others while in the or other times I haven’t told you about yet. Angel started talking to himself.”

“You know what, I don't need this, I have the real thing. Nifty might like it and I should help her miss Lillian less. She looks kind of cute while she sleeps and someone needs to water all Lillian’s plants back at the hotel. Lillian would hate if all her plants died on her, This gift should help ease her into the idea that Nifty will have to go home back to the hotel. The others must be worried about her. Two people missing is stressing them out enough as it is without a third to worry about.”

“I just wish I could change the wrapping to make it more like my own, maybe a nice white box with pink silk ribbons. I just don’t know where I will find a box big enough to fit this doll.”

“That was when Angel’s hands felt tingly and a pastel pink smoke came out of them and wrapped itself around the box. Just as fast the smoke appeared it disappeared just as twice as fast. Leaving the box in Angel’s bed picture perfect to how he wanted it. A white box and pastel pink ridden wrapped around so intercity that it looks like a heart-shaped spider web. That wasn’t the only thing that changed the doll inside. It now matched how Lillian looked pastel pink with a big heart on the tails and wings.”

“Okay, what just happened was that my doing was that my magic I can make old news change them. That was cool I didn't even mean for that to happen now where’s my phone I know I had it around here somewhere.”

“Angel sets the box on the floor by the bed and then starts looking for his phone. When with a loud pop it shows up in his upper right hand with a stunning new phone case. A neon pink spider web and black background with a cute cat paw print phone charm in the shape of a heart. Angel loved this new phone case he had been looking for one earlier. He just loved it but it was a bit on the pricey side so he had to pass on it. Thinking that money could be used for the kittens. They had a nice nest egg saved up but three kittens were on the way. It wouldn’t be cheap to get all the supplies they needed.”

Pop!

“Okay this is weird I’m still getting used to this magic but do I have creation magic? I was looking earlier at this very phone case but passed on it because it was a bit on the high side when it came to cost. Now it’s in my hands and I love it’s a bit of me and the paw print charm is so cute.”

“It’s a little of me and Lillian now I best text M+M first they were pretty worried about Lillian. I can see how their date went and if Millie feels okay as well she has a bun in the oven as well.”

“Angel phone in his good hand pulls them up in a group chat and starts to text to see if they’re even awake at this hour.”

Hey, you are awake and want to talk though you may be worried about Lillian. She gave me a scare earlier when she passed out like that. 😌

Yes, please tell us if Lillian is going to be okay. We've been worried sick and it’s not good for us either. I can’t have Millie stressing right now; it's bad for her and the baby. 😅

Moxxie chill I can sense your stress from your texts. Lillian is fine and so are the kittens. I’ll spare you the details of basically small meals throughout the day. Full of iron and all that good nutrients.

She’ll have to cut back on the salt and sugar and pills to help with morning sickness. I’ll give you a more detailed report tomorrow and we don’t know the genders yet. We know how many we’ll be having but I want to see the look on everyone’s faces when I tell you at work.

Yes diet is very important and vitamins as well we still need to do that luckily we have an opponent tomorrow. To make sure everything is okay with Millie and the baby so much to do and so little time.

Yes, I feel you there and you only have one to worry about. So what happened at Ozzie’s did you two have fun?. Today for me had its fair share of surprises for me as well.

Angel I would love to hear about that but maybe tomorrow I hate to cut our chat short but Millie needs me.

Hey, I get it, not a problem. I’ll tell you everything tomorrow. I can’t wait. I have so much I want to tell you.

Thanks so much for understanding Angel.

“With Moxxie busy tending to Millie who just got a fresh round of morning sickness as they were about to go to bed after a fun-filled day of romance at Ozzie’s. Angel is about to text Stolas to see if he wants to talk. Give Stoals a report when Angel’s phone buzzes with a text from Stolas appearing on his screen.”

Buzz, Buzz

“Who could that be? Oh it's Stolas lets see what he wants.”

Hey, Angel how is Lillian she had a little fainting spell earlier went almost full power then passed out. Is she going to be okay? You must be so scared right now about Lillian’s health.

About the health of your kittens as well. How are you handling things didn’t you get a check-up as well. Now why do I feel like this huge burst of magic went off.

Stolas, Lillian, and our kittens are fine, nice and healthy a bit on the bigger side because they’re hybrids. Yes, it gave me the scare of my afterlife when she passed out on me but she’s been sleeping deeply for hours. Most peaceful I’ve seen her, Lillian seems. To find comfort and a sense of home here says it even smells like home.

It's good that she feels comfortable in Bel's home. You are doing anything to prevent this from happening again. I mean I’m sure you just want the best for her.

You want to hear all the boring details. I can't tell you the good stuff until I have you and the others are all at work tomorrow. Like how many we will be having and all that good stuff I wouldn’t want to bore you. Plus it’s getting late. I would want to keep you up too.

Please Angel I would love to hear all that I love about that kind of thing. I crave knowledge. I want to know more about how these little cuties are doing. Plus I have the whole weekend off.

So I can talk all you want. I'm more worried about keeping you up since you have to go in tomorrow. What you do is a lot riskier than what I do. You'll need to be well rested.

Stolas I’m fine I have lots of time to talk and don’t say I didn’t warn you.

I’m sure I won’t be bored. I want to know all the details like how far away she is. I know everything about Lillian’s six weeks. I want to hear what Bel had to say just to confirm it.

“ Lillian is six weeks along. Bel isn’t too happy with Lillian’s sodium and blood sugar levels. A little high for Bel’s liking not dangerously high or any just not to Bel’s liking.

Iron and calcium are super low so part of why she’s been extra sleepy and sluggish even for an expecting queen. With the added fact that Lillian wasn’t drinking enough water it’s a miracle she lasted this long before passing out.

Okay Angel what did Bel suggest you do to help surely she gave you some valuable information. To help our expecting queen we want everyone to be nice and healthy.

Bel was super helpful and gave us all kinds of tips like Lillian’s has cut back on the sugar and salt. I know she won’t take to it well. She's been craving sweets or anything with sugar as a vengeance. The only thing she’s able to stomach for more than a few minutes. Lucky they’re lots of other sweet things to satisfy that sweet of her and her cravings.

We finally got the pills she needed so that would help Lillian cope with her morning sickness. That and small meals throughout the day with meals full of iron and calcium leafy green scratchy foods and smoothies.

Food that’s easy to stomach and less rich may help Lillian keep some food in her stomach even just for a little while. Bel has a great herbal healer who works for her and made Lillian’s pills special just for her. You two should meet. He loves plants almost as much as you do.

Sounds like Lillian’s in great hands and look at you making new friends and if this person loves plants as me maybe. I should pay Sloth a visit next time I’m there so we can exchange plant growing tips.

Yeah feel free to do that Lillian and I are in Sloth as well Bel wants Lillian to stay overnight for observation. Now I’m going to be real for a moment. I love Lillian. I really do with all my heart. I found out today cat demons hide when they’re sick or hurting not wanting to cause worry but it only makes me worry for her.

I just want to know when she is hurting. I want to help her but I can’t do that if she won’t tell me to help her. Like I want her to wake in the dead of night if she feels sick so I can help her.

Even if it means I lose sleep over it Lillian is worth it she lets me help her during the day. At night it’s a different story like she doesn’t want to be a bother. I love how kind and sweet Lillian can be. If she’s hurting she needs to tell someone that someone is me. :(

Angel I this is hard but she does let you know when she’s hurting. Lillian just doesn’t like to be a bother. Lillian doesn't like feeling helpless and being treated like she’s not capable of taking care of herself. She can be vulnerable when you see her at her weakest. Lillian trusts you but she can be too selfless for her own good at times.

Tell me hopefully this will improve. I don't want her to feel like she has to hide anything from me or anyone for that matter. Now enough of that how was your date at Ozzie’s and hopefully you and Blizo had a fun date. I hope you got your fair share of treats at the cafe. Didn’t want to spoil your good time. I hope you two had fun. Sort of like a redo since last time was disastrous.

It was so romantic. The lights, the stage and the wine were some of the best we’ve ever had. Just me and my Blitzy soft love songs playing in the background with candles burning a lovely blue light. Champagne on ice and the richest of food. The best part was we had our own private room.

It was the best. Then Bee even invited us to party in Gluttony and we had a blast even if Blizo had way too much to drink. He even challenged Bee to her drinking game again this time he lost pretty badly to say the least. I’ll spare you the details but I had to make a pit stop and take him home Loona with him now.

Well glad to hear you two had fun some more than others Lillian will be back to work on Monday as well. Isn’t that great

Oh goody can’t wait to see her then and see you both on Monday best get going Via just come home from hanging with her friends. I missed her so much I haven’t seen her all day.

Okay Stolas goodnight oh and keep an eye out for anything weird you may be expecting a message just not by text or mail.

Goodnight to you too Angel and that’s a weird request. I’ll keep an eye out all four of them in the morning I promise

Thank you Stolas

“Angel pulls up one more name and that name was Ozzie, sure they knew where they were but Angel. Wanted to do a quick check in before Angel went to bed for the night. Let Ozzie know Lillian was okay, check in on Nug's to make sure he was well taken care of. Tell Ozzie his thanks for the gift and let him know to go through with the idea. It's a great one and I should move forward with it.”

Hey Ozzie, I know it’s late but I thought I should let you know Lillian and the kittens are okay.

“That’s when Ozzie texts back the text full of panic as Angel read it”

Angel that’s great to hear but I can’t talk for long because my Fizzy frog’s sick. I don’t know how it happened. He was fine all day. No fever, no chills, nothing but as soon as we got home.

He made a rush for the nearest toilet and puked, then I felt his forehead was far hotter than it should’ve been. It's even normal for imps to run hot. He’s sweating profusely and has a fever of 114. Has a nasty cough and runny nose and can't keep down even the blandest of foods.

Ozzie I’ll leave you to that don’t stress you have to stay strong for him okay it’s most likely some 24 hour bug. Maybe he ate something and it didn’t agree with him, maybe food poisoning. Worst case it’s the flu. It's cold and flu season after all and the weather is getting colder.

Angel! You’re not helping, only adding to my worry could you please stop trying to freak me out.

Sorry Ozzie Fizz is in good hands you’ll take great care of Fizz make sure he gets lots of rest and fluids it’s important to stay hydrated. Now should Lillian and I stay here in Sloth? Wouldn’t want either one of us sick, especially Lillian, she is super prone right now.

I’m sure you gave us more than enough clothes to last a week or two but if that’s the case I’m coming for Nug’s 🐖 I won’t leave him alone for a week. One night one thing but not a whole week f*ck no to that. 😡

You should be fine, just be sure to wear a mask and avoid our bedroom. It's a sick city. Best to keep our distance for a while. I don't want you catching this or Lillian for that matter. My place is huge and shouldn't be a problem. The only problem will be keeping Lillian from taking care of Fizz.

I know I can't have her getting sick but I'm sure it’s okay to return home. I’ll go back in the morning. Bel's letting me stay the night.

Yes I sure now I gotta go night Angel

“After that Angel looked at the time and saw it was 11:30 and he really needed to get to bed. It was way past Angel’s bed time to bed ages ago but lost track time. After putting his phone on the charger Angel settles under the covers and goes to sleep. That’s when Lillian, still sleeping, rolls off her bed and onto Angel, her body covering Angel’s face. Lillian’s body on his chest when Angel wakes up he’ll be in fear of his life finding himself unable to breathe.”

“Now we finally end our story here today. It was full of twists and turns like how we found out about Lillian’s past. How we found out how close Lillian Nifty is to meeting Lillian’s dad Thomas and Lillian’s other half Lavender. How Angel faced his inner demon Valentino and held his own in a fight. Plus we just got the added drama that Fizz is sick. Lavender may be behind it.”

“Lavender felt insulted when Fizz insulted her magic so maybe Fizz got the sickness Lillian got all those years ago. That and Stolas will be soon receiving a mysterious message. Now I bet you have you qustions and want to know what happens next. However it’s been a long day for me as well so I’m going to bed see you in the morning.”

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“Yawn what time is it anyway oh it’s 7:00 a.m. I’m wiped, that's what I get for staying up late. That's Angel’s fault; he kept me up with his late-night texting yesterday, which was full of so much drama. That was yesterday enough that let's focus on what today has to offer. Now I believe Stolas is sleeping deeply with Via sleeping in the room next door. After rubbing the sleep from his eyes, our message finally arrived at Stolas' flat. It made it to Stolas' bedroom when Stolas was suddenly awakened to a loud snapping sound.”

Snap!, Snap!, Snap!

“What’s all the noise about today’s my day off? I don't wanna get up just yet.”

“Stolas said this half asleep as he rose from the bed. After rubbing the sleep from his eyes finds our cosmic ball of light hovering by Stolas’ nightstand. Trying hard not to get eaten by the mini carnivorous plant that thinks this orb is a delicious snack. The orb was moving this way and that. To avoid getting eaten and couldn’t find a clear path to deliver itself to Stolas’. Stolas seeing this Stolas’ gives his plant a firm yet gentle scolding.”

“Cindy stop that instant that’s not food stop trying to eat it. You don’t know where it’s been. If you’re hungry, eat this.”

“Stolas’ reaches into his nightstand drawer pulls out three dried rats and puts them in the plant's mouth. It starts chewing happily and loudly.”

Chomp!, Chomp!, Chomp!

“That’s a very good girl who eats those yummy rats for Daddy. Now what are you doing in my home? This is important if you risk being eaten. Sorry about Cindy, anything small and fast-moving she sees as food. Now what do you have for me?”

“Once Stolas’ orb was in Stolas’ hands it turned into a beautiful black scroll with various glitters of slivers and purple to look like a night sky with dark purple lettering. Then Stolas starts to read the letter”

“A letter and a very nice one just by the paper and handwriting alone. Let’s see who wrote me a letter. I don't see a lot of them these days.”

Hey, Stolas

Lillian here in case you hadn’t guessed. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out. Bel has me on bed rest for the weekend given what happened yesterday. Angel’s at work, Bel and Ellie are on a date, and all the staff try to make me feel comfortable. It’s just I want a friend there and help me cope with all the boredom of having to be stuck in bed for two whole days. Maybe make a day of it and I may look a little different don’t panic, it's still me.

Your, Lillian

“That sounds like fun, nice to see Lillian after yesterday’s health scare. It would be nice to make sure she’s doing okay. I could bring over some of the baby stuff I bought. It was just too cute. I couldn't help but pick a few things like plushies for the nursery.

“Even if that last line was a little cryptic or weird I wonder why Lillian says such a thing. Oh well guess I’ll find out soon best to start getting ready since I’m already up. Shower, get dressed, make breakfast, and water my plants.”

Step, Step, Step

“With that Stolas steps out of his room with a change of clothes. To get ready for the day let’s leave him to that. Now the good stuff we’re in Sloth Angel wakes up, his whole body feels like it’s on fire and crazy sore. From the night before. Lavender wasn’t kidding about Angel feeling the effects of last night’s fight in the morning. To make matters worse Lillian’s body was lying on Angel’s chest and Lllian’s head covering Angel’s head. Needless to say, Lillian was blocking off all ways for air to get in or out.”

“Angel was now awake, his view was blocked by a weirdly sweaty and green thing. Angel was scared because this thing was cutting off his air supply. Angel couldn’t breathe. Through muffled screams trying to keep his cool to figure out. How to get himself out of this mess before he ran out of air and that moment was coming faster and faster. With each passing moment now luckily for you. I can make out Angel’s muffled screams, let's listen in shall.”

“Oh f*ck my whole body hurts it feels like someone injected needles of liquified hellfire in my veins. Lavender wasn’t kidding about being sore and stiff but I didn’t think it would be this bad. What is on me all I can tell is it’s green, very sweaty, damp, and possibly furry. It’s getting pretty hard to breathe under here and the more I stay under.”

“It’s just going to get hard-huff-huff to breathe. Okay, this is going to hurt like hell more than you’ve ever known but it’s either that or stay under this thing and suffocate. I have to summon all the strength I have and lift this thing off of me.”

“Angel lifts all six of his arms to lift the mystery object off of him using all his strength. That Angel had left in him because doing this lifting about all of his arms hurt like hell in a surprising turn of events. Angel managed to lift that object off of him with sheer strength and willpower It was no easy feat this object wasn’t easy to lift and was big and heavy.”

“Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow!, Ow!, Ow! Okay, this hurts so f*cking bad why does this have to hurt so f*cking bad? This, really, hurts-drip-drip-drip.”

“Angel said crying tears of pain my poor baby don’t worry the pain will pass I promise you.”

“Okay, I almost have this thing off of me. Why does it have to be so big and heavy? Chest on a f*cking stick it’s like I have a whole other person on me. It’s almost off of me. Just one final push should do it and I’ll be free.”

“Angel then managed to sit up, took even more effort but took a deep breath of fresh air. Sweet sweet air at last and it never tasted so good in his whole afterlife.”

Thump!

“Ow! Easy does it just sit up nice and slow it never felt so good to breathe in all my life. Sweet, sweet air oh man how good it feels to breathe I’m never taking that for granted ever again. Now let’s see what was on me that caused me so much trouble.”

“Angel looks down to see Lillian and sees Lillian’s head buried deep in Angel’s chest. Seeing Lillian didn’t bring Angel the joy he normally felt. Instant Angel just felt a sense of worry and heartbreak. Lillian’s fur was not pastel pink with a pink and black camo heart, it was a sickly pale pistachio green. The heart in her tail was not solid, it was drippy with a mix of a sickly color of pistachio green and emerald green. Her whole body was drenched in sweat. It soaked her fur and her hospital gown and the sheets of his bed.”

“Lillian was shaking like crazy with fever clinging on to Angel tightly to get some feeling of some sense of warmth. Angel's body heat but was finding none. Lillian may have been sleeping but it wasn’t a restful one. Angel having Lillian so close to him could feel Lillian’s body temp. Was way higher than normal without even having to feel her forehead.”

“Oh, gods! Lillian is my poor sweet sickly kitten. My sweet fluffy-faced angel. Bel said those helpies shots would make you feel sick. Chills, sweating, sore muscles, and a small fever. I just didn’t think it would be this bad that color green in your fur. Is that the color it turns when you’re sick and look at your heart? It's all drippy. This isn’t just cold, just look at you shaking like a leaf. Your fur is soaked in sweat and your gown is soaked. I can just tell you have a fever.”

“You’re radiating off so much body heat right now I don’t even need to take your temperature. To know you’re running a fever and a high one at that. You’re clinging so tight to me just trying so hard to retain even the slightest shiver of body heat. That was you on top of me. You may have almost suffocated me but you were just trying to get warm. I can’t blame you for that kitten. Even while you sleep it’s restless. I wish I could take care of you.”

“I have to go to work. Blizo won’t let me stay home for work a second day in a row. Plus with him being hungover he may not be in the best mood. I'm not going to make matters worse. We’ll have tons of work to catch up on since we were closed yesterday. I got lucky yesterday but I promise I’ll be home as soon as I can to take care of you.”

“You’re in good hands, lots of people will take care of you until I can get home. I know these shots aren’t going to harm our kittens but I’m worried about you Lillian. Just sweat out and puke out all those human realm nasties okay.”

“I don’t want to leave you like this. I don't want to go. I hate seeing you all sickly. I want to lounge in bed all day with you. Everything hurts even places I didn’t know I had are hurting. I don’t want you overheating. I'm sorry I know you're cold. I can’t have your face buried in my chest as much as it pains me.”

“I have something that should allow me to help keep you company. This should bring down that fever of yours you’re just lucky. I have some time before I have to go in to take care of you and a bit of magic is still getting the hang of it though.”

“Angel removes Lillian’s head from his fluffy tits to prevent her from overheating. Angel was now getting a closer look at Lillian’s face and her eyes were closed but her nose wasn't. A big line of snot was coming out of it. It left a giant snot puddle in his tits of sparkly pink snot. Like Lillian blew her nose in them more than once. Angel contemplated getting up because every step would feel like a few hundred feet. Then Angel remembered he had magic. Angel was about to summon an ice pack and the box with the sex doll of him for Lillian.”

“When Nifty walks up to the bed with a bucket of water and several rolled-up rags. That and a box bigger than her with Lillian's name on it. Seeing that this Angel is quite shaken he had no idea until that moment that Nifty was awake and he forgot that she was here. Mochi and Chole are gone as well. I guess we have a lot of earlier risers.”

“Oh Nifty thank you for getting that gave me quite the scare just now I forgot you were here until just now.”

“You’re welcome Angel, what’s wrong with my mama why is her fur all green?”

“Nifty looked up to Angel, her one big eye full of worry and concern and Angel needed to come up with something fast. Angel couldn’t tell Nifty Lillian was sick because she had to go back to the hotel that day. Before everyone woke up and noticed she was missing. If Angel said the truth Nifty would want to stay with her and take care of Lillian. That wasn’t an option she could visit. Like Bel had said Angel hated doing this without Lillian’s permission. Angel didn’t want to wake her. Lillian needed her rest now more than ever.”

“Angel bent down halfway to pick up a rolled rag and dunk it in the cold cool refreshing water. To put on Lillian's forehead to try and break Lillian’s fever. Angel, not wanting Nifty to see him hurting, tries hard to hide his pain. As Angel went down and back up again his face had a grimace of pain that Nifty saw. Angel after sitting up and putting the rag on Lillian's forehead Angel reaches for the box. Angel lets out a hiss of pain as he grabs it.”

“Hiss-That should help bring down your fever Lillian and what’s in this box should keep you company while I’m at work.”

“Angel, you’re hurt, did that evil butterfly hurt you let me at him. I can kill him, good for you. What’s on the face, neck, and hand? What's wrong with mama? Why is she green? What’s in those boxes for me? I love getting presents.”

“Nifty said as pointed out the lavender neck bandage and wrappings on his left hand and the now damp ice pack on his right eye. Angel takes off the neck bandage with ease and the same with the bandages. To find Lavender was right the wounds from last night's fight disappeared. Like nothing happened the bite marks and scratch marks on his left hand were gone by morning Lavender had said. Angel puts all those wrappings in the trash can beside his bed. Then slowly raises his right hand to remove the ice pack and bandage on his face. The swelling had gone down but a nasty giant purple bruise was covering half his face.”

“Easy Nifty no need to do that, that's rather nice of you though. I promise you no evil butterflies hurt me. I’m all better now anyway. I just got a little roughed up yesterday at work.”

“Angel finally comes up with a good reason for why Lillian looked different so Nifty would go back to the hotel and not worry about her.”

“Lillian is just fine, she's just trying a new look now I do have a present for you. You can’t have it unless you go back to the hotel everyone must be worried about you. We don’t want that, do we?”

“Nifty stamps her foot, turns around, sits down, and pouts because she doesn't want to go back but Angel might be able to convince her.”

Thump!

“No amount of presents can make me go back. I don't want my mama not again. I'll miss her too much. I don't want to not see her again.”

“Well Nifty I wouldn’t be forever you can visit us whenever you want. So what can it do? It's super pretty.”

“Nifty voice had a slightly curious tone to it as she slowly turned around interested.”

“Really? I can visit whenever I want and this clip Mama gave to me. I can open portals to many places. I did it all the time when she was too tired to do it herself. We even gave all the dead bad boy's bodies to the cannibals as treats. Now what's wrong with your face you have something all over it.”

“Angel said this trying to play it cool but it wasn’t working. I can see through it but it fools Nifty for now.”

“Oh wow! Nifty, there’s nothing on my face, my eyes are just different colors, it's normal. Now yes you can visit whenever you want within reason now. I just have to open this box. Then for no reason at all help me to the bathroom. Then get me a fresh change of clothes from one of those bags over there.”

“Okay Angel right away”

“Nifty said in a chipper voice as she went running through Angel’s bag. The one Angel gestured to fit the perfect outfit for Angel. Nifty is a cold-blooded killer but she also had a killer taste in fashion. With a big heart if you looked past all the crazy. While Nift does that, let's see what Angel is up to.”

”Angel opens the gift meant to find what he expected a sex doll that looked just like him. It had fur all over with an extra fluffy chest with a hidden zipper for a scent pad in it to spray with his perfume to make it smell like him. Then upon a closer inspection, Angel saw a cord coming out of the ass. One of the hands had three small buttons: a power button, one with a thermometer on it, and a clock.”

“Angel's smile grew wide. This was like an electric blanket in the shape of him and the best part was it was weighted because it had some heft to it. Angel is in love with the doll because it’s f*cking awesome and Ozzie could have given it at a better time. With Lillian being sick all this was perfect for her even. Angel takes the doll out of the box which took a massive amount of effort because it was weighed. Then Angel tosses the box for it on the floor then starts expressing his gratitude for this gift.”

Thump!

“Ow!, ow, ow, Okay this is so cool the plug is in a bad place but this is so f*cking awesome. It’s like an electric and weighted blanket combined all in a fun doll shape. It even smells like my perfume. Just have to plug it in and turn it on then we have the added challenge. Of getting this doll in Lillian’s arms and her out of my body, that's a first. I’ve ever had to say that the first time of everything I guess.”

“Angel said looking down at Lillian loving then bent down halfway looking for an open outlet to plug the doll in. It had a nice long cord as well so that’s good with Nifty busy. Angel didn’t try to hide he was in pain letting out small and quiet sounds of pain as he looked for an open outlet to plug it into.”

“Ow, ow, ow, Okay there has to be an open outlet around here somewhere. Ow! Now where could that blasted thing be because Of being in this position? ?s not Ow, Ow not comfortable and Ow hurts so f*cking much being like this. Finally, about time I found you.”

“With a click, Angel plugs the doll in and tries to figure out how this thing works. Angel brings himself up letting go of the plug and slowly brings himself back up onto the bed sitting back up Angel lets out sharp shrieks of pain. Angel was now looking at the three buttons on the upper left hand to try and figure out what each button did.”

Click

“Ow!, Ow, Ow!, Ow, Okay that hurt even more so going back up Ow!, Ow!, Ow!”

“Angel felt a sharp pain go down his spine as quickly as it came. Leaving Angel back to feeling still sore and stiff as a board but not as bad as it was before.”

“Okay that was weird and super painful now I believe it’s passed for now at least. Now if I’m getting this right this button with the power icon on it should turn this doll on.”

“With a button, Angel clicks it to turn the doll on.”

Click

“Okay, it’s on now I believe these next two control the temperature and how long it’s on. Let’s try this one to see what happens.”

“Angel clicks the button with the thermometer on it and a black screen shows up with various temps ranging from 1-6. One was a cool six being snuggled up by the fireplace with a nice fuzzy blanket. Seeing this Angel looks over the varying temps and tries to decide on one that would work best for Lillian. Keep her warm but not too warm.”

Click

“Lots of settings to choose from. Let's go with three warm spring breezes. It should be good.”

“Angel was right despite the wet rag on Lillian’s forehead which helped cool her down her fever a little. Angel could still feel her body heat was far above normal and Lillian was still shaking and sweating with a vengeance. Angel looks down at Lillian all eight of his eyes full of worry at the current state of Lillian it just broke him. Seeing her so sick was worse than when Val beat her to a bloody pulp. Worse than seeing her sick after walking for hours in the rain. Worse than every single time Lillian got morning sickness. Seeing her sick and shivering was worse than all those times combined then was tripled.”

“Lillian my poor sweet sick kitten that rag helped a little but it’s not doing you any favors. You look miserable like all the times I had to sweat Val’s poison out of me. Bel Better be right and you’ll be fine by Monday. If not, that's fine by me from the looks of your kitten. You’ll need at least a week, maybe more to take all the time you need.”

“Just focus on getting better. Can you do that for me, kitten? Then all day tomorrow or maybe even tonight after I get home from work. We can chill in bed and watch movies in our favorite pajamas. Like I promised yesterday but we didn’t get to it. You gave me quite the scare yesterday but if you’re feeling like eating. I can even pick up your favorite rocky rat from your favorite shop after work. I know Bel wants you to limit your sugar intake.”

“I won’t tell her if you won’t just because you’re on a strict diet doesn’t mean I can’t spoil you a little. Being pregnant and sick can't be a fun combo. You’ll pull through you always do I guess having angelic blood in you doesn’t stop you from getting sick does it? Maybe it’ll speed up the healing process I can’t stand seeing you like this. All weak and helpless but you’re so strong you’ll pull through I just know it.”

“Maybe the Lavender feeling she was sensing was this. I guess she had a feeling those shots might have made you feel sicker. Than we were led to believe maybe it was something else. Maybe you caught that flu bug from Fizz. We were pretty close to him yesterday. Weird how he was fine then suddenly he was running a fever and puking, and chills. Then again sometimes these things just happen. If there is a bug going around, best to be careful and take protective measures. Don’t want anyone to catch this Millie especially because she's super prone to germs like Lillian since she’s expecting like you.”

“I met your other half Lavender. She is fun and sweet just like you yet she’s different as well. You both helped me face my inner demon you should’ve seen me. I kicked ass even if I’m so sore from it and got my fair share of injuries. I even dealt some blows of my own. Maybe it’s better that you slept through the whole thing. It might have stressed you out. Lavender is a fierce fighter that she gets from your kitten. Roughed me up pretty well and gave me a test to see if I would do anything for you. Good news. I passed and I have magic now isn’t that cool.”

“Now enough of all that sappy talk back to the task at hand gets you a nice cozy friend. This thing is nice and warm for only being on level three. I don't want to leave you but I’ll be home as soon as I can. That's a promise. Plus maybe Stolas will show up to keep you company if he gets that message. Thomas can keep you company as well as a great doctor. He’s an even better dad than mine ever was. Thomas feels so bad about what happened that night he was tricked. Tricked by that wolf in sheep's clothing, Dutchess.”

“Thomas wants you back in his life and takes it from me whose family is separated by a whole realm. Don’t throw this chance away because of what happened in the past. I would give anything to see my ma and sister again. Your family is here and you should hear them out if not you, me, you do it for our kittens. They deserve to know their uncles and grandfathers. If you do this I’ll tell my dad and brother everything about us and our kittens. If you face your past I’ll face mine.”

“Look at me getting all sappy again now how long can I program this thing for you? I have to begrudgingly make the trip to the bathroom and soak in the tub for a good long while. If you haven’t noticed since I didn’t shower yesterday I smell pretty rank. To help with my aching well everything Lavender said might help with the soreness. Is this what you feel like Lillian because you weren’t kidding? It f*cking sucks to be sore and stiff all the time. Every step is a challenge. Better get this sorted out before I have to go to work. Can’t do my job if it hurts to walk.”

“While Angel said all this he was stroking Lillian’s wings that no longer had pink fur. It was the same sickly pastel green her fur now longer had that shine. It was still sweat-soaked but it was ruffled and messy, not flat and silky smooth as it usually was. Lillian’s wings were now ruffled in desperate need of pruning. Angel now hit the clock button and with a few clicks set it for six hours.”

Click, Click, Click

“Okay, six hours on level three should last her a good while until I get back or at least until Stolas shows up hopefully. Now time to pry you off of me this is going to pain me way more than you.”

“Angel slowly pries Lillian’s paws off his waist, Lillian, as this happened Lillian lets out a loud groan as this happens. On the verge of waking up, Angel tried to be careful to prevent this very thing from happening.”

“Okay easy, do it carefully, don’t want to wake Lillian up, she needs her sleep.”

“Ung!”

“Shit!, Shit!, Shit!, Lillian’s waking oh shit! Where’s the doll, where is it?”

“Angel keeping his cool” is a relative term. Then Angel slips the doll right under Lillian’s arms. Lillian starts to snuggle it, holding it close and burying her face deeply in the faux fur. Completely ignoring what Angel said about overheating.”

“Lillian’s leg intertwined around the doll's leg. Lillian was trying to soak up every ounce of body heat that the doll was giving off. Angel knew Lillinan needed a nice cold soak. It was the only thing that could even help subdue that fever of hers but Angel wouldn’t be able to carry Lillian. Angel slowly gets up off the bed, careful not to wake Lillian. As Angel slowly stands up trying to ease the soreness that had taken Angel’s body. It works but Angel is still crazy sore. Angel lets out a small hiss of pain as he stands up.”

Creak

“Hiss-That’s kind of cute she’s going to overheat. She may be feeling cold but when in reality she’s quite hot. However, after that close call, I better not risk waking her up again and she looks so content and happy. Snuggling that doll taking in its heat makes me a little jealous that it’s getting all the attention and love.”

“Hello Angel picked out that outfit for you just like you asked, do you like it?”

“Just then Nifty comes out in front of him like out of thin air holding a pair of wide-leg acid-washed jeans and a pale blue tye-dye tee shirt. With a classic swirl pattern. A gray hoodie is not the best choice of outfit. For getting messed up covered in blood dirt and grime. It was such a pretty outfit Nifty worked so hard on.”

“Put a lot of effort into it Angel didn’t hear to tell Nifty that it would most likely get stained in blood within a matter of hours. What Angel did have to say came out rather suddenly. Nifty scared the living shit out of Angel and forgot just how quiet Nifty could be. Popping up in the strangest of places without so much a single footstep or peep out of her.”

“Holy shit! Nifty you can’t keep popping up like that this is the second you did this it’s like you’re trying to scare me.”

“Angel had said his voice had a slight tease to it.”

“I love the outfit you picked out. It's very pretty and I can’t wait to try it on. You have great taste. I bet it’ll look even better once it’s on me. Do you mind just helping me walk to the bathroom?”

“Of course I even did you the favor of making you take a bath with a lovely rose-scented bubble bath with lots of bubbles. You just enjoy yourself and I’ll be out of your hair in no time.”

“Angel takes the clothes from Nifty and holds them in his hands. With Nifty’s help, Angel made his way to the bathroom. Angel, being so sore, walked in a way. That made him look like he was limping, putting more weight on one leg than the other. Altering the amount of Angel put on each leg. Nifty saw this and asked Angel what was wrong, her voice full of concern. For Angel’s health and well-being. Angel was hurting and was trying to hide it and may I say Nifty is sure very mature. That’s when Nifty calls Angel out on how he’s feeling.”

“Daddy you’re limping you’re hurt happened to you I swear give me the word. I’ll stab the person who did this to you. No one hurts you and gets away with it.”

“Angel hearing Nifty call him daddy causes him to do a double take because hearing Nifty call him daddy. Scared Angel more than having Nifty pop up in the most random of places.”

“Wow okay I didn’t know you saw me like that and I’m fine just a little sore that’s all that’s why I’m walking all funny.”

“Well, you’re dating my mamma so that makes you my daddy. If you’re still sore I can help you. You will do your job. I helped Mamma all the time with her when she was pregnant but before she knew it she was just feeling sick all the time. I killed all the bad boys and I made her proud.”

“She even let me take on a few solo missions while she slept or puked in a private place where no one could spot us. When she was feeling sore. I would lure our targets to a dark alley. Crying and saying I couldn’t find my momma. She would take the shot from the shadows. It was weird. It was always just the two of us, not that I minded it but I never got to meet her office friends.”

“We even got deer daddy a few things from this place called a grocery store. In exchange for letting me come with Mama on missions, she called them. Deer daddy would give Mama a piece of paper with words on it some I could make out some I couldn’t. Did you know the grocery store is full of all kinds of new foods I never heard of like lemons and chocolate? Now we’re here and need help getting into the tub.”

“Angel’s eyes go wide because Nifty just revealed even if it was by accident how Alsator let Nifty come with Lillian. To help her out with her work because Lillian went on hits while she was expecting she just didn’t do it alone. Lillian had Nifty’s help and this made it pretty clear that Blizo didn’t know about this. Angel had a pretty good idea of how Lillian pulled it off. Lillian went on solo missions and took Nifty with her but the details were still unclear to Angel.”

“All Angel knew was Lillian came to some kind of agreement with Alsator. Lillian knew better than to make a deal with an overlord or owe them any favors. Lillian used her connections to the human realm to pull it off. Lillian used Al’s love of cooking to let Nifty come along and help her with her work. After all the human realm had lots of tasty treats Hell couldn’t offer because fresh fruit was hard to come by. The meat was questionable, to say the least, and the good stuff wasn’t cheap.”

“So Lillian must have given Alsator a very good offer. Now the reason Nifty didn’t meet the others was because she wasn’t supposed to be going topside. So that’s all sorts of wrong and breaking so many laws on so many levels. Then the times Lillian needed rest or something else Nifty took over. That left Angel wondering did Lillian pay Nifty out of her paycheck. Since Nifty helped Lillian out of missions Lillian thought Nifty deserved to be paid for her work.”

“Nifty opens the bathroom door before Angel and answers. Angel soon finds himself soaking in a tub. His clothes were discarded on the floor. Angel’s whole body submerged except his head in a tub full of fizzy pink bubbles and warm water. On his sore body, it felt like bliss.”

Creak, Splash!

“Oh, Nifty this feels so good you’re a peach you know that. You know you need to get going, feel free to come back and visit though. You were to find us right? Now you can’t tell anyone where we’re from, just tell the others back at the hotel. Lillian and I are safe. I can't stress how important this is to no one and I mean no one. Knowing where we are, it can be like our little secret okay? I see you have already found your gift, don't open it until you're back at the hotel.”

“Angel said, looking down at Nifty, holding a white box with a pastel pink ribbon.”

“Daddy you're so silly I’m a girl not peach glad you’re enjoying yourself clothes on the toilet seat. Thank you for the pretty present. I can't wait to open it. Now you’re right I should get going. I have lots of cleaning to do that combined with all my usual duties. Don’t worry, this is the Sloth ring. I'll be sure to visit Mamma once all my chores are done.”

Rub, Rub, Rub

“Nifty rubs the crystal hair clip on her head and a portal opens up details as clear as day: the hotel lobby fireplace, the lobby couch, and armchairs. As Nifty walks through the portal. Al who was casually sipping tea in his Oh Deer mug flashing that signature of his smile yellow teeth full of menace and curiosity. His neck tilted at an unnatural angle, his eyes radio dials, radio staff in hand. His voice is full of static as he stops sipping his tea sets down his mug looks right at Angel and says,”

“Angel darling, where have you been, everyone's been so worried about you.”

“Then with that Nifty had fully submerged herself in the portal and it closed just as quickly as when it opened. Before Al could get any more words in edgewise. That portal was different from Lillian’s portal because you could see what was on the other side. I guess Lillian made it kid-friendly, to say the least. After that encounter with Al, it shocked Angel to his very core because Al saw him. Angel wasn’t sure if Al was toying with him. I didn’t settle his nerves the way Al had said his name.”

“How Al looked directly at Angel as he said that comment. With that look on his face, the one meant to strike fear in you and it worked. It caused Angel to shake with fear on the verge of having a panic attack. To calm himself down like Bel had shown him like coming up with reasons to try and make sense of what just happened. Let’s listen to Angel list those reasons.”

“Okay just breathe in-out this maybe I’m dreaming and this is just a nightmare. A nightmare that feels all too real there’s no way Alsator saw me. I bet I’ll wake up any moment and this will make a fun story to look back at and laugh at. Ha-ha, this is very very funny to make sure this is a dream only one way to find out.”

“Angel pitches himself to see if he feels anything and lets out a small yelp of pain.”

“Ow! Okay so I’m awake and not dreaming. There has to be another explanation for what I saw. Maybe I’m just seeing things, yes that must be it. I'm just seeing things as a trick of light. Everyone doesn't know where I’m hiding. I'm being ridiculous and paranoid.”

“Just settle down, close your eyes, and relax. What you saw was your eyes and ears playing tricks on me, that's all. That you’re just worried about Lillian causing you to see things that aren’t there. You have a little time before you have to go to work. Enjoy some time, you've more than earned this.”

“Angel closes his eyes letting the warm water and bubbles wash over him. That's when the little pink radio clicks all by itself. Then Angel hears Al’s voice again but tries to dismiss it because he was just hearing things again.”

Click

“Here’s a song for all the lovely couples out there who would do anything for their second half. Romance has always been a tricky subject for me, I never understood the point of it. Getting all mushy over someone but I hope this song finds you well Out for Love. Presented to you by Alsator the great and powerful radio demon and don’t you forget it.”

“You’re just hearing things that can’t be happening, maybe the radio was left on by mistake by the last person that was here. Even if that was so Al can’t reach you down here. Sloth is the seventh ring Al may be the most powerful overlord hell has ever seen. This is way too much even for him. So just tune it out, it'll go away, don't give him the time of day, it's just what he wants.”

“Angel's voice trembled as he spoke because this was getting a little too real and like Al was trying to contact him. This was scaring Angel because this was starting to look like something straight out of a horror movie. Cute star just chilling in the tub. Hearing and seeing things they thought weren’t just before they got killed. Angel still chose not to acknowledge All because that is what he wanted. Angel wasn’t about to indglue him. This is so playing out like a horror movie because Angel is trying to ignore very ominous signs. Except Angel won’t be the one killed or no one for that matter.”

“Just the song Out for Love fills the room.”

I see you're driven by your detestation
Your every step is stoked with animus
You need a different type of motivation
Or there's no way that you can handle this
I know you're thirstin' for vengeance
You're out for blood
But you'll only stand a chance if you're out for love
Out for love, love
Think of who you care about, protect 'em, and be
Out for love, love
You're gonna fight without gloves, as long as you're out for love
Fuel yourself with the fear of losing
That somebody who's your reason to live
Harnеss your heart, and you can't help choosin'
To fight with all you can give
I know you'rе thirstin' for vengeance
You're out for blood
But you'll only stand a chance if you're out for love
Out for love, love
Think of who you care about, protect 'em, and be
Out for love, love
You're gonna fight without gloves
And when that push comes to shove
Yeah, you just might rise above, as long as you're out for love

“Now that concludes our song and I hope to all of you listening out there that this finds you well. Now sadly this is my last song of the hour. My duties at the hotel beckon me but stay tuned for my next broadcast. This afternoon twelve o’clock sharp if I were you Angel I wouldn’t want you to miss this.”

“Just then the radio clicks off hearing those lyrics and how certain words or lines were uttered. Those words hearing them filled Angel with a huge sense of dread as he listened to these lyrics. They were hitting a little too close to home for Angel’s liking. Like how it described Lillian's relationship perfectly. How Angel would do anything for Lillian and how she would do the same.”

“Like how Angel was going to sign that contract Lavender had summoned. Angel was willing to risk everything to make sure Lillian, his kittens, and his friends. Angel would risk everything Angel had ever known to ensure his loved one's safety. Angel was looking out for Lillian, his love just like a good guardian angel should do.”

“The song wasn’t the only thing that scared him but that last sediment shook Angel to his core. Alsator called him in such a way that made Angel feel like Al was talking right to Angel. Like Al was calling him out like with Alstor having an extra sharp wit figured out. Even if Charlie and the others searched all of the Pride rings three times over. They wouldn’t find who they’re looking for because they weren’t in the Pride ring.”

“Angel at that moment knew he wasn’t hearing things. Angel still tried to make sense of this. Angel refused to believe that Al knew where he was. Angel and Lillian left in the dead of night and haven’t returned since sure Al had a massive following. People who had to do as he asked owned him favors or feared him enough. They couldn’t say no because they feared what would become of them if they did.”

“As Angel spoke this voice had a small twinge of fear and a somewhat chipper tone. Angel tried to hide behind a smile revealing not one but now two golden fangs. That was an added touch of Lavender's magic and Angel’s newfound magic powers.”

Click

“Okay, whoever’s doing this ha-ha very, very funny, good job. Now come out you little jokester this prank is very funny. It’s starting to creep me out big time good job props to you tricked me the prank king. How did you do it tape recording in the radio hologram with a pre pre-recorded message? Now you have your time to stop messing around and show yourself.”

“Just then Angel heard the clicking of footsteps and the tapping of a staff on the cold hard tile that sounded a lot like Alsator and his cane. That was rapidly approaching from the shadows. At that moment Angel knew he wasn’t alone but Angel was going to take a stand. Angel stood up in the tub fur dripping with water and soap. Clinging to his wet Angel's naked body making him look like a drowned rat.”

“Angel popped out his six sets of arms with two fully loaded Tommy guns but the safety was on. It was hard to get a good grip on them because his hands were wet and slippery with soap, Angel did manage to get a decent grip on the trigger. Despite how badly Angel’s hands were trembling with a vengeance. Angel was scared but just in case this wasn’t a foe but a friend. Angel wouldn’t let his paranoia get the better of him. Angel didn’t want to hurt anyone by accident.”

“This could just be Bel or someone else checking in on him. Angel just wanted to give off the illusion and possibly scare this person off. His words make him seem like he is bigger than he was. However, if this was Alsator words wouldn’t be enough to trick him he was too smart for that. Angel would have to put on quite the act to fool the all-powerful radio demon.”

“Luckily Angel could put on a show; it was what he excelled at. The only thing Angel couldn’t hide. No matter how hard he tried, there was a sheer amount of fear in his voice. Angel deep down was terrified that if Alsator was in person those footsteps belonged to him. Then what did he want because Angel couldn’t give All his soul? Even if he could, Al made it pretty clear Angel wouldn’t be useful to Al.”

“In his chess game unless you’re a pawn that is easily sacrificed without a second thought. Now let's let Angel play his toughest role yet. A big tough guy who no one would dare mess with. When in reality he was a scared little kitten that even the smallest sound sent them running. Let’s see our star put his acting chops to pull off this con. Does Angel still have it? He has been out of practice for a while.”

Pop!

Click, tap, click, tap

“Okay if this is a prank this is no longer funny this is taking things too far. I don’t know the f*ck who are what you are. I suggest you go back to where you came from. If you dare make any more sudden movements I will turn you and this place into Swiss cheese. Don’t think I’m kidding I’m heavily armed and I am packing blessed-tipped rifles and the bullets to match. So I will shoot you, don't you dare come a step closer unless it’s with your hands in the air.”

“Then slowly face me Al if that is you and this is your idea of some cruel sadistic joke. I highly suggest you reveal yourself now and no voodoo or any other tricks of yours. If you want to take it, we'll do it face-to-face. You want to talk to me well. I'm here, don't play your games with me. Now if you’re here and since I’m packing angelic steel you know firsthand how damaging it can be.”

“It can leave some rather lasting damage so I know you love playing these little games of yours. The radio tricks the portal into that song choice you know a lot more than you’re letting on. It’s in your best interests to show yourself now. So we can talk like civilized gentlemen. I’m sure someone disguised as yourself can appropriate that.”

“I have questions for you and I want answers from you as you do from me. Let’s cut out the middleman and make both our afterlives a little easier. Now what’s so important is that I have listened to your broadcast anyway. I have better things to do than deal with you and your bullshit.”

“Angel still held the guns in his hands but with each word that Angel spoke the fear left his voice and it was replaced but a sheer deterioration. A challenge in his voice even like he wanted Alsator to answer his call. That’s when with a swoosh Alastor appears from the shadows right in front of the tub. Wearing his signature red and black striped tailcoat complete with bowtie flashing that fake smile of his staff in hand His voice all full of static like it was filmed as he spoke.”

Swoosh

“Why hello Angel my old feminine fellow”

“This scares Angel so badly that Angel slipped in and fell in the tub causing water to splash everywhere all over the floor walls and Alsator’s suit. This causes Angel to loudly yell a series of curses because that’s how badly Alastor scared Angel popping up out of thin air like that and it didn’t help that Angel was already on edge. Angel had already gotten more than his fair share of jump scares. The day just started, the wasn't even half way over yet.”

Splash!

“What in the flying f*ck, f*ck, f*ck, f*ck why did you do that. I swear that if I wasn’t already dead you could've killed me scaring like that. I felt like my soul left my body. So you are proud of yourself for scaring me so badly you almost killed me.”

“Why Angel dear didn’t you want to speak to me? Would you look at that you all wet oh well it’ll dry it’s just a little water.”

“Alsator said in an oddly calm manner as wiped the soap subs off his suit, grabbed a towel and started drying himself off. This sent Angel on high alert because Alastor hated it when anyone messed up his suit. Sir Pentious tore a little piece of it off of him. Alastor was ready to go beast mode and kill Pentious on the spot. What Angel did was way worse, soaking Al’s most likely dry clean-only suit. Yet Al stood there calm, cool and collected, drying himself off like nothing had happened. Angel in a flustered voice trying to regain his composure says,”

“Yes, I know that I just didn’t think you want to do it here of all places for f*ck’s sake. I thought you were uncomfortable with anything sexual you made that pretty clear. I’m not wearing anything and I’d rather not talk until I at least wear something to cover up. Now why try to find me? It's been two weeks since we disappeared. Why didn’t you try to find us sooner? What do you want with me? You must want something that sends you pretty obvious signals.”

“I want nothing from you, Angel, quite the opposite. I want to take you out to breakfast and treat you to one of my favorite places. It’s the least I can do given all that you and Lillian did for me that way we can properly talk. As for why I’m here, you and Lillian are patrons of my Hazbin Hotel.”

“I have to make sure that all the people are well cared for while inside and outside of the hotel. What kind of hotel administrator or host would I be for that matter if I didn’t ensure the safety of my favorite couple? You two caused quite the stir when you vanished and I know a thing or two about pulling a disappearing act. As for why I didn’t try to contact you.”

“I figured it would be best to do it when you were all alone. That’s been a bit of a challenge since you were always with someone. You and you seemed to be in places without radio. It was so tragic until now that is. I don’t understand why people prefer that picture box over a good old-fashioned radio. You hang around well-lit places impossible to shadow travel without shadows. It's like you were trying to avoid me.”

“This was the only place I could get you all by yourself. I didn’t expect you not to be decent. When I came in I thought you were in something even if the clothes you normally wear are a bit on the revealing side, to say the least.”

“Angel on guard his voice had an edge to it because with Alsator nothing was ever free. There was always a catch and Angel wasn’t buying what Al was selling. This breakfast was a way to get Angel to lower his guard and get him to agree to some kind of deal, unlike Val. Angel wouldn’t be tricked twice and be in debt to someone way worse than Val.”

“Yeah look even if I wanted to do that which I don’t. Let me make this very clear. The main reason is because I don’t trust you. Nothing is ever free with you there’s always a cost. The one thing I know you want isn’t mine anymore.”

“I wouldn’t be able to pay you and I don’t want to be indebted to you. I don't want to owe you any favors. That’s way worse than anything I can think of and I have a great thing going and I would have you around to f*ck things up for me.”

“Angel, is it so hard to believe that I want to do something nice for you?”

“Angel’s voice was guff and matter of factly as he said these next sentences”

“From you, yes, that is very hard to believe. How calm I drenched your suit. If I remember the last time something happened to your suit you wanted to kill that person. Now I drenched your most likely dry clean-only suit and you are not even the slightest bit fazed. Well, I’m not going to be tricked twice by an overlord. Especially one as sly, cunning, and manipulative as you are.”

“Even if I did want to do this let me repeat this I don’t trust you. Besides I have places to be, like I’m having coffee with some new work friends. Before we have to head to work, friends that I like and want to be with. Besides being seen in public with you of all people and in the Pride ring no less. Now you and I both have pretty different tastes and eating human flesh is the farthest thing from what I deem appetizing.”

“That reeks of a trap that leads me to some dark isolated place and bam! You turn me back to Val and claim whatever reward he has for my return. Well too bad I won’t go down without a fight. You can’t make me go back to Val and you can’t make us go back to the hotel. I made a promise to Lillian and I plan on keeping it.”

“Al takes off his monocle and starts polishing the ruby red lens with a red wine-colored handkerchief to remove any water spots. That may have gotten on them as he polishes. Al speaks in his signature calm, cool, collected, and monotone voice.”

“Angel I understand you have no reason to trust me but have a little faith in me. Now why would I want to turn you into Valentino? He and his associates are insufferable, especially Vox. I can’t stand that big, flat-faced, blowhard somehow getting onto my radio show. Luckily I put him in his proper place. Now if I wanted to turn you in, which I don’t.”

“I would’ve done so by now and why would I make the mistake of revealing myself to you? I much prefer to lurk in shadows and strike from afar. If I wanted to I could have you out cold and bound in rope in a matter of minutes. Plus having you back in Val's hands would make Val more than happy having you make him money with your talents. That would make Vox see Val happy and I can’t stand Vox. Turning you in wouldn’t do me any favors.”

“That would make Lillian upset if she lost you. I can’t have my only connections to the human realm upset with me. I can’t separate the happy little family. What kind of person do you take me to be? I may be willing to do anything to get what I want but I’m not completely heartless. Though you might want to talk, consider this my way, thanks.”

“Angel was confused, his voice even more on edge after hearing that happy family comment. With a twinge of anger in his voice it was small and subtle but it was there. Angel was beyond pissed how did Al find out about the kittens. Angel was scared but Angel didn’t dare say a word in case this was Al's trick to get him all worked up in a fit of rage.”

“To reveal information he wanted to know by saying small little comments. He knew something but he didn't, he just wanted the other person to slip up. Then like a cat stalking its prey, he would pounce. Then deliver the killing blow all while flashing that fake smile of his.”

“Thanks for what Alastor”

“Well, Angel ever since you and Lillian pulled that little disappearing act of yours viewership for my radio broadcast has doubled. While Vox and his little shows have gone down drastically ever since you disappeared nowhere to be found. So without you and Lillain pulling that little stunt of yours.”

“Then I wouldn’t have been able to regrow my following. So I should be thanking you for that really and I want to repay you for that. I’m nothing if not gracious so what do you say? I bet you have all kinds of questions for me as I do for you. Will you let me take out for a nice meal between friends just the two of us? Give us a chance to talk in a neutral private setting, no strings attached, you have my word.”

“Angel was still skeptical but All was wearing him down and he seemed genuine. Something in Angel told to trust Al and Angel did have questions for him. Chatting in a private space and a free meal would be a nice way to start the day before heading off to work. Angel’s voice comes off as uncertain as he speaks.”

“Okay Al, I’m not saying that I agree to this but say. I agreed to this. How would you ensure that I don’t get caught? Vox has eyes everywhere That I would show up to this place. That I won’t end up with a nasty headache and be tied up with no memory of how I got there.”

“Angel when you're with me you're under my protection and no one would dare to try and cross me. Or mess with you as long as you’re with me. However, if you’re worried about being recognized as nothing, a proper outfit can’t fix it. Angel darling I know my tastes aren’t for everyone this place caters to everyone’s tastes. They have all kinds of food for every sinner and demon alike to enjoy. They’ll surely have something you’ll enjoy, even indulge yourself a little.”

“Angel was still wary of Alsator but everyone was given the benefit of the doubt, even Alastor. If Charlie taught him anything all people had some sliver of good in them. While Angel wasn’t as trusting as Charlie. All seemed to want nothing in return from Angel. Since Angel without doing anything helped Al make a major power play against the Vees. This breakfast treat was simply his way of paying him back.”

“Alastor hated being in debt to people so he mostly just wanted to return the favor. They also seemed to have a common interest in Lillian. Angel wanted to know why All suddenly cared about Lillian's feelings and hurting them or her for that matter. That and many other questions lingered in Angel’s mind and this breakfast could provide him with those answers. As well as the added fact that Angel didn’t know where the kitchen was. Was in Bel’s house and he was planning on eating out for breakfast anyways.”

“Maybe getting coffee with M+M so that coffee thing wasn’t a complete lie. This way Angel could save some money because Al did say it was his treat. After a full report on how everyone at the hotel was doing, Angel decided to indulge Al. It would be very rude to turn down Al's very generous offer. Besides, all this talk of food made Angel’s stomach growl just now realizing just how hungry he was. If Al wanted answers Angel could tell him parts not having to tell Al the whole truth. So Angel figured to hell with this he would do it may even be fun.”

“Okay get out, I'll be out in half an hour. I need to get ready. It would be rude to turn you down since you did offer to pay. It’s clear we both want answers and this isn’t the place to do it. I still don’t trust you but we have one thing in common: we both care for Lillian. As for why you have taken interest in her is one of the many questions I do hope you’ll answer. Please note I still don’t trust you. Everyone, even you, deserves the benefit of the doubt so this is your only chance don’t blow it.”

“Of course, Angel is that what you’ll be wearing it’s rather plain for the place I’m taking us to is a classy establishment. Wouldn’t you want to wear something a little nicer? Than just a pair of jeans and a rather colorful tee shirt.”

“Alastor said while looking at the outfit laid on the toilet seat that Nifty picked out for him.”

“Well, Al I don’t have any formal dress or suits. Besides, Nifty picked out that outfit just for me and if I don’t wear it I’ll hurt her feelings. Anyway, I can’t wear anything too tight or resting. With my job, I have to be able to move freely. Can’t have anything that could limit my movement or slow me down in case I have to get away in a hurry.”

“Funny thing, I never thought I would hear those words coming out of your mouth Angel. Well, we can’t have that you should have at least one good outfit to wear whilst going out. I should leave you to get ready.”

“Al starts to walk out the door but before he does Al taps his staff twice before heading out and closing the door behind him.”

Tap, Tap

“Well I best leave you to get all dolled up Angel we both have to look our best so I’ll leave you to that.”

Step, Step, Step, Creak

“Angel is now all alone in the bathroom. At last, Angel stepped out of the tub. Angel then pulled the plug on the tub as the water started glugging down the drain in a swirling motion.”

Glug, Glug, Glug

“Best get ready can’t keep Alastor waiting first things first there has to be a blow dryer around here somewhere. It’s getting colder and air dying isn’t an option with that flu bug going around. I can't risk getting sick myself or anyone else for that matter.”

“I don’t want him to lecture me about not looking my best. It wouldn’t hurt to look my best today. It's special after all. It's a shame. I had to leave all my best dresses behind but Nifty has great taste. Al will just have to bite me because this outfit is cute and it’s not revealing in any way. This might be fun after all.”

“It would be nice since I haven’t been out to a nice place and gotten all dolled up in ages. Yesterday doesn’t count because it was cut short. It wasn't Lillian’s fault sometimes things just happen outside of our control. There’s the blow-dryer sneaky little cheek trying to hide from me.”

Flick, Woosh, Woosh, Woosh

“Angel turns on the hair dryer and starts drying his fur then once all of Angel’s fur is dry. Angel clicks off the hair dryer Angel’s fur is all puffed up so much so that he looks like a puffskein. From Lillian’s favorite movie, the Harry Slaughter saga. Puffskeins are cute fluffy cat creatures no bigger than the palm of your hand. They’re like kittens that never get any bigger; they're even smaller and fluffier than normal kittens. Where’s there’s one mostly more in hiding? They lure you in with their cuteness.”

“Then the packs of them swarm you from the shadows, ripping their victims to pieces with their sharp little teeth. Leaving their victim's bodies with vicious bite marks. The way they kill their victims is by biting them causing them to bleed out until they die. Then they pick the bodies clean leaving nothing behind by a bunch of bones in a big, thick pool of crimson-colored blood.”

“That’s why Lillian likes puffskeins so much they’re cute yet deadly just like Lillian. You don’t want to underestimate them just because they’re cute, they have claws and they’re not afraid to use them. Angel now started to brush out his fur with a hairbrush talking to himself as he did.”

Click, Poof

“Would look at that I look so ridiculous like one of those puffskeins from Lillian’s favorite movies, That she likes to talk about they’re her favorite creature. Now I best get started taming this fluffy mane.”

Brush, Brush, Brush

“Angel finally bushed out all the knots and snarls from his fur and finally got a good look at himself in the full-length mirror. Angel finally saw the giant purple bruise that covered the right half of Angel’s face. Along with all the not as bad as the one Angel’s face, it's still pretty bad. Minor but deep purple bruises scattered on his body on his chest, ribs, legs, and arms you name it were there. In the aftermath of last night's fight, this Angel is shocked to see how bad he looks. Angel hadn’t looked that bad since Val beat him at the studio. Angel lets out a small yet short gasp of expiration.”

“Holy shit I look bad no wonder I’m hurting so much I still feel a little stiff but that bath did help a lot. Even if I got the living crap scared out of me by Alsator. Now the make-up around here has to be something even if it’s nothing fancy.”

“I could just use concealer because I have to cover up this bruise on my face because damn it’s huge, taking up half my face. I look like that supervillain half-face. I would like to be able to do something fancier but I’ll take what I can get. If I go out in public like this it’ll raise questions and I’ll be heading back to Pentagram City. For the first time since that fateful night, you left and never looked back. You would still be keeping your promise to Lillian. I just have to avoid all the places Val would normally go shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Al may be mysterious but one thing is he always keeps his word. I’m going to have to trust him and trust myself. That I’m making the right call going back so soon is the right call. This is different from going to Imp City and that cafe because wherever I’m going people are going to recognize who I am. What’s worse, I may run into some of the people from the hotel as much as we miss them. I can’t go back permanently, not yet even though we want to. I don't feel ready yet and it doesn’t feel safe.”

“I just wish I could hide in plain sight and enjoy myself without the fear of getting caught. Being dragged back to that studio in chains and subjected to Val’s cruelty and torture. If he even lets me live after this stunt I pulled he’ll most likely kill me. This stunt has made me more trouble than I’m worth before I would’ve welcomed death with one of his bullets. Now however I have so much to lose and I just can’t take it. I don’t want to lose Lillian or our kittens and my friends for that matter. If by some miracle Val lets me live he’ll make me beg to spare my life.”

“I’ll have to be subjected to even more of his sick ideas of pleasure and forced lust. I bet he’ll even come up. With more sick and twisted ideas to torture me with I’ll have to put up with it. As much as love that Lavender made me so his smoke doesn't affect me, how can I know for sure that it works and I won’t feel that woozy feeling I know all too well? If Val finds out his pheromones and spit don’t work on me I’m as good as double dead. Drip-drip-drip”

“Angel’s face is streaked with hot wet tears as they drip onto the cold, wet pastel pastel-pink tile floor. As this happens his Angel’s magic especially his newfound shapeshifting takes over. As his tears hit the floor a shiny silvery mist starts to wrap around Angel’s body. When the magic happens Angel's body slowly changes.”

“Angel is completely oblivious to this as the mist does its magic. Angel’s face starts growing a shot yet sharp beak with eight solid neon pink eyes four on his face up and down side by side. Then the other four were in a single file row on his forehead. With a pastel pink short yet sharp beak. Angel started growing a beautiful set of tail feathers, a row of four beautiful white feathers with a pink heart outline in the middle with pink tips.”

“Just like the one that was just on his chest. This is to represent his extra arms that had to be shown somehow in this form. This magic was a lot like Lillian’s given Lavender gave Angel this magic. Even if they’re technically the same person. When you change shape when you shapeshift parts of your original form are carried over. Given how when Lillian shapeshifted she didn’t want to lose herself completely.”

“Like in her goetia form for example it’s truly something else. A sleek purple body with mostly purple feathers. With a nice white streak of white feathers down her middle. With an extra fluffy white brood of chest feathers. With a short sharp black beak and four drop-deep majestic royal purple eyes. With a beautiful set of nine purple tail feathers with white tips.”

“They swayed with her as she walked. In case you don’t see the original parts it can be hard to tell. Well, the nine tail feathers are an obvious one and the purple coloring. Is because her blue eyes and some geotia have red eyes so red plus blue makes purple. It’s also the color of royalty and Lillian looked so sleek and majestic in that form it would have Angel drooling.”

“Now I bet you want to know about Lillian’s other forms like her imp and human forms. I want to tell you but if I did we’d be here all day and Lillian isn’t the star of this story. Angel is so let's get back to him still crying as the silver mist clears. Revealing his newfound Goetia form that was the polar opposite of Lillian’s Goetia form. Now if Lillian wasn’t sick as a dog then they would be getting some action.”

“When the mist cleared Angel was still crying like I said. As Angel wipes the tears from his eyes and as Angel’s vision clears. Angel looked in the mirror and almost didn’t recognize himself. If not for the giant purple bruises on his body and face this gave Angel such a scare of his life. So much that Angel loudly blurts out.”

“Holy f*cking shit! I look like a mother f*cking goetia! I look so f*cking hot and just look at this tail now I can sturt my tail feathers. All the eyes are freaky. I mean I always had eight eyes but they weren’t so proficient. This is weird but at least I won’t be recognized. For the most part, my feathers are my fur colors but in the worst-case scenario. I’ll just be confused for myself from behind.”

“Just look at these hands I have sharp black talons and look at this cute little beak it’s just so cute. They’re so sharp I might cut myself. If I’m not even wearing pressing on nails for that matter and my feet are small, skinny and forked. This fluffy broad it’s huge and fluffy even more than my tits. My tail feathers even have my heart outline and four tail feathers for my extra arms.”

“It’s weird only having two arms and no signature hair swoosh. I kind of forgot I could shapeshift. I don't know how I did it but this will do nicely. It’s the best. I still feel like me. I just look different, like how my eyes are all one color in place of two.”

“With this new form which I hope is temporary, I’m not sure how to explain to Lillian how I got magic. Now I just have to cover up this bruise on my face and get dressed up and I’ll be good to go. Just hope Al still recognizes me and doesn’t try to kill me because I don’t look like myself. I can defend myself but picking a fight with Alsator is a death wish. About time, where have you been hiding?”

“Angel finds a small sparkly pink make-up pouch and zips it open and finds all his favorite brands in it. Pulls out a concealer that matches his complexion perfectly. Angel starts dabbing it on his face to hide the bruise on his face. Angel while he was working with Val always laid on a thick face of make-up. Most days however he just went without make-up. Lillian loved seeing Angel in all this natural beauty. Lillian helped Angel embrace his natural and inner beauty. Now Angel only wears it on special days and to cover up things like bruises from Val and love bites from Lillian.”

Zip, Dab, Dab, Dab

“ Now the Vee’s suck no doubt about that but Velvette makes killer make-up products. All my favorites are in here and this concealer has great coverage. Now just rub this in a“Sorry Nifty but I think I’ll wear this outfit not sure how it got here but it looks nice enough to satisfy Al’s guidelines. Not that I need his approval but this is a super nice outfit and just my size. It may even be nice enough for this restaurant. Let’s put this on and see how it looks on me.”

“Angel puts on the outfit and the pants by some miracle have a hole in the back for his tail feathers. It was like it was tailored and made for just Angel. Angel gave himself a quick once over on his outfit and saw just how good he looked.”

“Okay, okay this will work for sure I still got it now better head out I kept Al waiting long enough.”

Step, Step, Step, Creak

“Angel walks toward the door Angel opens it slightly to walk out to greet Al when he sees something that is so out of character for Alsator that Angel swears that he thought he was high or dreaming but Angel hadn’t had a touch of the hard liquor in mouths. Angel was off the drugs after Angel dated Lillian for the first month of their relationship. Other than Val’s poison that couldn’t be helped. However these two weeks Angel was truly clean.”

“Angel also had a big choice to make; he didn't want to tell anyone this, not yet. It left with a lot to think about because Bel offered that if Angel wanted to flush out all of the toxins. Like all the drugs, love potion, and Val’s hormones and spit out of his system. Then Bel could start him on a series of helpies shots like one once a month for five months. Normally these shots are only for the hellborn.”

“Given how Angel's base form was a tarantula it could work on him. However, this came with a catch given the amount of drugs in his system. If Angel were to take these shots Angel would experience serious withdrawal. Angel would be sick for once for five months because of the shots doing their job. Sweating out all the poison he had stuffed up in life and hell five shots because he overdosed when he was 25. So five shots for every five years for as long as he was alive.”

“Angel wanted to be clean for Lillian and everyone else he cared about. Angel wanted to be truly clean for her and their kittens before they arrived but Angel knew the effects of withdrawal. Angel couldn’t afford to be all achy having it come out from both ends. Seeing how badly these shots were affecting Lillian didn’t help Angel’s unease. Seeing Lillian all sick she took these shots before. Hell knows how bad it will affect Angel if he starts taking these shots.”

The chills and sweats didn’t help either Lillian was expecting and that heavily weighed on Angel. Lillian would need extra care, attention and love during all the hard bits throughout her pregnancy. Seeing Angel sick to his stomach would cause Lillian to worry and stress. Dote on him why she should be resting and not overexerting herself.”

“Lillian taking care of him when this was his choice and it would be over soon before the next round. Seeing the guilt and worry in Lillian's eyes. Would make Angel feel so bad and cause Angel’s heart to shatter into so many small pieces. That it may never heal for causing Lillian that much pain.”

“In other words Angel was torn back to the story at hand by four of Angel’s eyes. We peeked out the door trying to make sense of what he was seeing. Angel wasn’t dreaming and he wasn’t high so what he was seeing was happening. Angel talked in a whisper so Al couldn’t hear him.”

“Can this be I have to be seeing things there? Alastor the all-powerful radio demon is playing doctor. I am dreaming or is he taking care of Lillian. I know I’m not dreaming. I’m not high and haven't started anything one month into my relationship with Lillian.”

“He’s being so kind and gentle and kind with her. I've never seen this side of him before. The big bad radio demon is a big old softy at least with the people he cares about even if he doesn’t show it much.”

“Angel was in shock at seeing Al take care of Lillian while she was sick with a little magic-based flu bug. Alsator was doting on Lillian whipping the sweat off her brow. Taking her temperature and even changing her clothes, her sweat-stained hospital gown. Was replaced by a red lacy silk nightgown with Alastor's voodoo runes on them. At first, Angel was worried that Al did something to Lillian with those voodoo symbols.”

“On her seeing them glowing their neon green glow it scared Angel. For some reason though it seemed to be helping Lillian. She was no longer shaking with fever; it looked like Lillian. Was sleeping deeply and peacefully. Her fur was still all ruffed and messy but with a lot less sweating.”

“However her ears were perked up. Angel was too distracted by Al taking such good care of Lillian that Angel didn’t notice this little detail. Lillian was still cuddling that Angel doll, her close face buried in the doll's fluffy chest. Angel just stood there listening to Al dote on Lillian just speechless. Now I want to hear what’s happening so let’s listen in, shall we? Alsator in a gentle, calm, soothing, and melodic voice.”

“As Al stroked Lillian’s fur to smooth it out, Al pulled out the rectal thermometer to recheck Lillian's temperature to see if it had gone down. Alsator wasn’t thrilled in the slightest. About having to take Lillian’s temperature that way. However, Al wasn’t given a choice given how closely Lillian was cuddling that doll. Her face was buried deeply in that doll’s chest; nothing could tear Lillian from that doll's embrace. Lillian was soaking up all the heat it was giving off. So taking her temperature through mouth or in her ears wasn’t an option.”

“I never understood why you like sticking your face in Angel's chest hair. I mean of all the ways to suffocate yourself. Why would you do that to yourself? There's much better ways to go about doing that. I mean no matter how hard I tried to move you to take your temperature you refused to move your face from that doll.”

“I had to take your temperature the other way and that wasn’t fun for me in the slightest. That doll has a very uncanny appearance to him. I have no idea where you even got such a thing. Well, it’s making you happy and warm. Your temp is going down a little. 103 is better than 106, still a little high but at least it’s going down. Thanks to me, naturally my runes are doing their job, it's only temporary.”

“This should give you at least some relief for another hour before it wears off. Until someone can give you a proper shower because you smell rancid. I don’t want to do that and even if I did Angel is in the bathroom and taking his sweet time in there. He’s been in there for 15 minutes now.”

“Leaving you poor dear out here to suffer all alone my precious sweet little fawn. Angel does make up for it in other ways. Luckily I’m here to take care of you until we have to go on a little outing. Hopefully, by then someone can properly care for you princess and give you the royal treatment I know you deserve.”

Luckily I had a little trick up with that spell to cool you down on the verge of overheating with that doll giving off so much heat. Even got you out of that ghastly sweat-stained nightgown you were wearing earlier. This place doesn’t cater to your needs. You looked simply awful darling. Normally I love a good bit of torture but this crosses the line no flu bug should be the one to torment you that’s my job.”

“Alsator said with a slight tease in his voice and Lillian let out a soft purr at the word torture thinking of all the good torture. Plus all the other kinky shit Angel does to Lillian during their love-making sessions.”

“I only tease of course I wouldn’t want to hurt someone who could be a powerful ally. You have a lot of untapped potential and I was right, your demon form radiants with power. I wonder where you were keeping all that power. Hard to believe someone as strong as you is so easily taken down by a little flu bug. Now where is that sound coming from, like a motor from one of those blasted car engines? Soft yet loud at the same time, how peculiar.”

Purr

“Oh Lillian that’s you you’re purring you’re just full of surprises aren’t you and it’s a rather lovely sound.”

“Just then Lillian weakly opened her eyes, vision blurred and very much delirious with fever. As Lillian started talking to Alsator in her delirious state.”

“Daddy, why do you hate me so much that you would want to make me marry Elsa the ice prince of house snowflake? The malevolent snow queen told me you are the benevolent snow king. You wanted me to marry someone who had a heart as cold and cruel as the coldest blizzard amid the cruelest winter.”

“Then have the snow queen my mother cast a spell on me so I could bear his kids. Did you know the evil snow queen made me leave the Snowdrop palace and my sisters the Sugar Plum twins? It was either that or stay and marry the prince and lead a miserable life. I just want to know why you wanted that for me, don't you love me?”

“I’m your most precious little snowflake unlike anyone else. Why would you want me to suffer? That night my whole world shattered around me like I was skating on ice that was too thin. That is worse than death surrounded by a house full of people yet I would feel so alone. They don’t even look like me. No one in that house has my tails. I feel and look like a freak. Are they even my kin because they may be my family but I feel like the odd one out.”

“I felt like I was purged into the lake's icy waters. I felt like I was drowning in its icy depths. I just couldn't get my claws pawing at the water no matter how hard I swam. I just couldn’t break free from that icy prison. The very thought chills me down straight to my very bones. I never felt this cold in my life. Cough-choo-cough-choo”

“Lillian lets out a series of small yet cute coughs and sneezes. A long stream of pink sparkly snot dripped from Lillian’s flat little button nose. Lillian’s baby blue eyes were clouded with sleep and Lillian started getting the chills again. Lillian’s eyes were only half open as Lillian struggled to keep them and her face. Lillian’s fur was ruffled and huge purple bags under her eyes. Alastor plays along to try and get Lillian back to sleep and possibly get her to take some of that nasty tasting liquid cough syrup.”

“Well, Lillian, I just pulled you out. I saw a cat struggling to stay afloat in a freezing lake while I was out gathering firewood. No wonder you feel so cold you’re soaked from the lakes ice depts. I’m taking you back to my cabin. I have a nice warm fire going and lots of blankets and a warm meal. You’ll catch your death out here now any longer than you already have. I bet that sounds nice right now I bet those people aren’t worthy of you. If they dumped you in a lake and left you to die.”

“My name isn’t Lillian it’s Marie Lillian O’Malley. How do you know my name, kind sir? You call me Marie kind sir thank you for the way you saved my life and are giving me shelter-cough-achoo-achoo. My blood family did betray me but I found-cough-cough-achoo-achoo. Kind sir, I found a-cough-new two new families, my work family and my hotel family that have taken me in; they're all the family I’ll ever need.”

“Cough-cough-achoo-like my work family, we go up through a magic hole and kill all bad guys like the-achoo-evil blood drop that goes by Crimson. An even better example is the evil overgrown-cough Christmas tree that goes by Manny. Who used to torment-cough-the sweet clown Fizzarolli even made toys in his likeness-achoo.”

“His boyfriend, a giant rooster-choo-that goes choo by Asmodeus, his friends call him Ozzie. Ozzie hated making-cough-those dolls-cough-because people did all kinds of messed up stuff with those dolls-choo-choo-choo. However, Fizz as his friend's call him a clown's an imp with a face as white and pale as a ghost. With-cough-choo-cough- a cute red nose and this way-cough-cough-cough.”

“Wicked cool robo-choo-choo-limbs that stretch and move with-cough-him he’s a good performer. Both in and outside the-cough-choo-bedroom or that’s what Ozzie says anyway. Manny had this-choo-choo yearly clown pageant that Ozzie hated that his sweet little Fuzzy frog. Would get all worked up every time this pageant rolled around-cough-choo-choo-choo.”

“Fizz thought that doing this pageant was a way to prove his worth to Ozzie because Ozzie is a very big deal. However-cough-thanks to a fire toad with black spikes-choo-and a white-choo-spot-choo-on-choo-his right side of his-choo-face. Did you know he was a former-cough-clown turned-cough-assassin-cough-who now runs his own company-choo-I.M.P.”

“That goes by the name of Blizo but here’s the funny thing: the o is silent. Manage to convince him that Manny was a giant greasy d*ck sucker. That and a little h-h-h-choo-help from Ozzie who told him he loved Fizz flaws and all. That’s when he told Manny-cough- in a total-cough-cough-cough. An epic song and dance number and that Manny so made-choo. So mad that he went full demon, Ozzie did the same-cough.”

“That’s when all hell broke loose their secret was out they were-choo-choo-dating because-cough-they had been keeping it quiet before then. I swear-choo-I thought a fight-cough-choo-was going to break out. My money choo was so on Ozzie was so fired on love. An utter desire to protect the choo person he loved. That he would have whooped Mammon’s lardass into the ground. Cough-cough-cough-cough.”

“Lillian thought that the whole chat she was coughing and sneezing violently the whole time. Lillian’s voice was full of sleep, her throat was sore causing Lillian’s voice scratchy and staticky. The fact that her nose was so congested and full of snot affected her voice as well. Even though it hurt for Lillian to talk.”

“She kept going despite Al's valid concern for Lillian’s health. He tried to get her to stop Lillian from overdoing it. She needed her rest and she was pushing herself too hard. Al was so concerned for Lillian that he lost his grip on his staff/microphone.”

“The filter on Al’s voice 24-7 was no more; it was replaced by a voice that sounded human. This to Angel who was listening in on this whole thing. Was so shocked it left him even more than he already was. At hearing Al’s real voice Angel thought the voice Al used was his real voice. Not a filter he used daily that made Angel’s jaw drop.”

“Marie was it if you mind me asking I like Lillian better. You have a rather nasty cough and sneeze even if it’s kind of cute. You should save your voice, let me give you some medicine. To help with that and to help you sleep and with that fever too. Magic can only do so much, try to sleep okay you need your rest.”

“Sir, your voice sounds different. Are you coming down with something? You still didn’t tell me your name. I should be the one taking care-cough-of you saved my life. Besides- I don’t feel sleepy-choo- I have to tell you about the worst villain of all. In case I die because I feel like I’m dying. That w-e-say-achoo you can do something about it is super important-achoo-achoo-cough.”

“Who I am isn’t important, just think of me as someone who’s concerned with your health and well being. That news of yours can’t be that important to risk your own health. So rest your voice and let me give you medicine.”

“Please let me tell y-y-you-achoo I need to get this off my c-c-chest-achoo. From what I can make you see and sound. Like the person whom w-e-would-achoo take action you even look a lot like Alsator. You two would get along nicely and maybe even Alastor would help me out as long as the price was right.”

“Fine you stubborn cat since you won’t let this go until I say yes. Then you rest. That sounds more than fair, you're only getting worse. I’ll tell this Alastor fellow your regards.”

“Sniffle-Thank you now-cough-cough-the absolute worst villain is Valentine. She’s a big butterfly with big white wings. With-choo-choo-purple broken hearts aligning them with a lavender-cough-and white fluff on the trim. She has-cough-beady menacing-achoo-achoo-lavender colored eyes that hide-cough-behind these glasses-achoo-achoo-achoo.”

“With dark royal purple-cough-lenses and a-cough-achoo-gold trim the only good thing-achoo-about her is her sense of style. She’s rotten to the core, The worst part is she’s-cough-so mean to my-cough-Angel cake. Beating-achoo-him-achoo-to a bloody-cough-pulp-cough-over the smallest things. I just can’t stand my-cough-cough-cough boyfriend having to put up with that abuse. My Anthony is so sweet he’s my guardian angel-cough-achoo-achoo-cough.”

“Angel dust is his stage and why would-cough-cough-anyone think it would be a good idea. To name him after the very drug that killed him. Angel sounds much better because he’s-achoo-my guardian and he watches over me. I helped heal him after he got beat up so many times-achoo-I lost count. I just wish someone as nice as you could break my slutty little spider from the sweet nectar that butterfly has him in.”

“Could you please free from his garden of lies. His intricate web of deceit he tickled my angel into signing away his soul to him on that blasted-cough-contact. What makes our relationship extra special is Valentine-cough-cough-doesn't know we’re dating and none of our Happy hotel friends either . We have that stupid bug b-b-believing-achoo-we’re nothing more than friends with benefits.”

“We’ve been f*cking each other plenty but we do other things as well we talk and cuddle. He’s being so good to me he s-s-spoils-achoo me Angel is so sweet even before we started dating everyone but me saw a noxious-achoo-cough-flirt not seeing that he was-achoo-hurting his eyes were so full of heartbreak but no one bothered to see past how he was a star-cough-who had a very special set of talents sell his body for cash.”

“Not the kind, gentle, sweet-cough-tortured soul that I see. It was like he was hurting and they didn’t care at all. Well all but-cough-Husker a cat bird demon hybrid-cough-who lost his soul and overlord title. Over a game of poker to this super powerful demon of radio-achoo.”

“He saw though that-achoo-act it was comforting-achoo-achoo-to know someone else saw him for who he-cough-truly was. Did you know that Angel-cough-was so distraught-cough-over his feelings for me. Angel-cough-cough-cough-got drunk off his fluffy little peach-achoo-ass. It’s big, plump and very-achoo-juicy.”

“I just want to take-achoo-a big ol bite out of it and give it a squeeze-achoo. Then Angel planted a big juicy-cough-one right on Husker’s lips thinking he was me and Angel is a great kisser but don’t anyone this will be our little secret especially Angel he doesn’t know I so shhh keep this quiet. Achoo-achoo-achoo-cough”

“Then bury-achoo-my face in his-achoo-fluffy-achoo-tits have you seen the sheer size of them so big and I am losing my face in his fluffy-achoo-titties. Then I can blow-cough-them up like-cough-balloons and squeeze them until-achoo-they burst. He tastes soft-achoo-and-achoo-sweet like straw-achoo-berries picked fresh on a warm-achoo-summers day. In fact he’s right here, why don’t you say hello.”

“ Lillian said, gesturing to the doll. After hearing Lillian go into excruciating detail about her sex life. How she wanted to do Angel and just how sexy he looked. While Lillian was delirious with fever this caused Al to become speechless. Angel in the moment wished he something, anything would just get Lillian to stop talking because on the inside Angel was dying of embarrassment. Of all the people to find this stuff out Al was on the very bottom of that list. Luckily Lillian quickly changed the topic,”

“The biggest person-achoo-we’ve been-achoo-f*cking with was Valentine. I even made sure to give that stupid butterfly the beating of a lifetime. Showed her that karmas-cough-is a real-cough-bitch-cough-cough-cough and hers was a long time in that making.”

“Of course-achoo-achoo-achoo-ripping the wings straight off his body even if it was in Angel’s defence. It left me feeling-cough-super guilty-cough-I did something pretty stupid-achoo-or-achoo-brave-achoo-depending on how-achoo-you see-achoo-it-achoo. I took a magic-achoo-potion that affected my judge-cough-ment. I transformed into Angel-cough-and-cough-took his place-cough-cough-at the stu-achoo-dio.”

“It’s super fuzzy-cough-cough-after that and these past few-achoo-weeks the reason-achoo-I’ve been acting so-achoo-weird. Well guess what I’m pregnant six weeks along with Angel's-achoo the daddy isn’t that great. We’re having a litter of kitten-cough-achoo-triplets to be precise. I just have a feeling like I know what they’ll look-cough-cough-cough-like and their gender. You want to hear it. You know what I’ll tell you, I’m just too excited I have to tell someone.”

“Like how our firstborn will be a girl by the name of Bella which is Italian for beautiful. I want to include as much of Angel 's Italian heritage as possible. Did you know he was in the family business wink-wink. Now what I mean by that is that while Angel was alive he went by Anthony then was in the mob.”

“Bella will have a beautiful coat of white fur with small black hearts on her fur. With my nine tails and blue eyes but he’s the catch. She’ll have eight of them just like her daddy and her fur will change color with her mood just like her mama.”

“Our second born will be a boy. I wish to call him by the name of Anthony. Angel’s life name I would love for him. To be named after his dad even if he’s having doubts about that name but it’s such a nice name. Anthony will take after his dad. Four arms of pink and white fur with four pink colored eyes and four blue ones and he can summon an extra set of arms at will.”

“Our last kid would be another girl by the name of Molly. Angel's twin sister and his mother are up where the angel’s play. He misses them so much and wants to visit them so badly. His contract with Valentine keeps him here; he has a brother and dad here in hell. They don’t like him much and the feeling is shared. I bet our little Molly will have my nine tails and in places of arms. She’ll have six little perfect paws with pastel pink fur with the cutest little toe beans ever.”

“With the most beautiful pair of angel wings with snow white swan like feathers. She’ll be the most powerful of all her siblings and cause them to get into all kinds of t-t-trouble-achoo. Just like I did with my siblings she’ll take after me in more ways than one. Achoo-achoo-achoo-achoo thanks for listening to me. I must've been talking your ear off-cough-cough-cough. You're a good person, you know that saving me is a total stranger.”

“Lillian with all that talking was losing more and more of her voice so much. It got to the point where it was getting hard to understand what she was saying. It also didn’t help that Lillian’s sneezing and coughing fits were getting far more frequent and far worse. Lillian was hacking up flem and sneezing up a storm. Luckily Al always kept a handkerchief on hand and summoned many boxes of tissues.”

“The bed and floor were now covered in crinkled used tissues dripping with pink glittery snot. Now starting to form small piles on the bed and floor Lillian blew her nose so much. That her cute little pink flat kitten nose was rubbed red and raw. Yet snot was still dripping from her nose, eyes struggling to stay open now more than ever.”

“Lillian’s vision even more fogged up with sleep; it was getting harder for Lillian to see and stay awake. Now that Lillian had said her piece with a small quiet pop. A large glass bottle full of liquid cough syrup. With a spoon to go with it Al slowly poured the thick black liquid onto the spoon. Now for the part we’re about to see. If Al is successful in getting Lillian to take her medicine. Liquid medicine tastes just awful simple awful even if it’s good for you most things. That is good if you don’t taste good. I wish All the best of luck.”

Pop, Drip, Drip, Drip

“Okay Lillian you said your piece now opens up time for your medicine and then you must rest. That cough of yours is getting worse and your nose is running like a faucet. You went through three boxes of tissues and looked at your poor little nose. It's even pinker and rubbed red and raw. You want to sleep that much is obvious. You look exhausted, you can barely keep your eyes open.”

“You should try and get some like I said before this medicine right here. It doesn't taste that great. It’ll help bring down that fever, stop those chills and most importantly help you sleep. Now come on up so I can give this to you.”

“Lillian was feeling too sick and sore to give a f*ck about having to take medicine that tastes like ass. Everything hurt her throat and nose were on fire. Lillian was beyond tired. To make this even more weird when Lillian woke up after a good long nap. Lillian wouldn’t remember any of this, it would just be a big blur. Now Lillian weakly opens her mouth to allow Al to spoon feed her the medicine elderflower and blackberry flavor. After Lillian swallowed it she stuck out her tongue just a little. That it was a little pink blob because the medicine tastes bad. That Lillian weakly squeeks out,”

Gulp

“Yuck”

“I know it does taste great, how about a glass of water to wash out the taste you took it like a champ. Look at you sticking out your little pink tongue. It's kind of cute, like a little blimp.”

“Lillian weakly opens her mouth and Al summons an ice cold glass of water as he slowly pours it down her throat. The cool water soothes Lillian’s throat like a magic ice spell to slay the fire breathing dragon. That was living in her throat breathing its hot flames. Against the walls of her throat so that water was her knight in shining armor.”

Gulg, Glug, Glug

“Easy doses, it can't have you drinking too fast you might throw up and you need to stay hydrated. It's super important to drink lots of fluids while you’re sick. That medicine should be kicking in at any moment. Until then how about I serenade you to sleep? I've been told I’ve an amazing singing voice. All you have to do is close those pretty eyes of yours and try to get some sleep while listening to me sing to you.”

“Lillian eyes that were growing heavier but the minute. Finally it started closing. All seeing this took that as a yes. Al grabbed his staff and the voice we all knew came back. With an added twist this time it was softer and more hypnotic, able to soothe even the most troubled of imsonitacts. As he started singing until Lillian fell into a deep peaceful slumber.”

“Okay to everyone listening we have a special selection of songs today. For anyone feeling under the weather today our first one takes you to the cosmos. It’s called "You Will Be Okay. I hope you enjoy it.”

It always seems more quiet in the dark
It always feels so stark
How silence grows under the moon
Constellations gone so soon
I used to think that I was bold
I used to think love would be fun
Now all the stories have been told
Except for one
As the stars start to align
I hope you take it as a sign that
You will be okay
Everything will be okay
And if the seven hells collapse
Although the day could be my last
You will be okay
When I'm gone, you'll be okay
And when creation goes to die

You can find me in the sky

Upon the last day

And you will be okay

“I hope this song finds you well and it may not feel like it but just like the song says you will be okay. Just remember to drink lots of fluids and get lots of rest. The next song is a personal favorite of mine. It goes out to someone very special and has a lot of people who miss her deeply. Wherever this person may be just now I’m sure they’re very well taken care of. The song of choice is soft kitty.”

“Al said that last part as he looked right at Lillian, his smile not the big toothy fake he was always wearing. A soft gentle one that seemed real, almost genuine took its place. Al’s eyes lovely looking at Lillian as he sang this next song.”
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur.
Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr.
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur.
Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr.
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur.
Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr.
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur.
Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr.
“As Alsator sang that song Lillian finally drifted off to sleep, her ears lay flat head resting on the doll's fluffy chest as Lillian purred softly and deeply. Alastor looking at Lillian summons a red cotton blanket with a radio with deer antlers sticking out of it. Then proceeds to slowly drape the blanket over Lillian. Angel was still in shock at seeing all this.”
“Angel was seeing a side of the all powerful radio demon that Angel bet he tried hard to let no one else see. That Al was secretly a big old softie, a giant marshmallow. To put it words and Angel wouldn’t let him live this down.”
“Purr, Purr, Purr, Purr”
“Look at that you're fast asleep and this concludes our show. I hope you enjoyed what I have presented today. Who am I kidding of course of you did. Look at how peacefully you look while sleeping.”
“Now Lillian can’t have you catching a chill here this should keep you warm without you overheating. It’s even nice and soft just how you like it for some strange reason. All I can do now is let you sleep now sweet dreams my little fawn.”
“Alastor kissed Lillian on the back of her head. Now that Alsator felt that Lillian was well taken care of his tone with a not very subtle annoyance in his tone. As he was wondering why Angel was taking so long there. With Lillian sleeping deeply because of the medicine. Alastor didn’t have to hide how annoyed he was at Angel for taking his sweet sweet time in that bathroom.”
Now where could Angel be? He's taking his sweet time there. Did he not see the perfectly dapper outfit I summoned for him? He better come soon. I have to be sure to get my broadcast out on time. I won’t have Vox that flat faced loud mouth taking my spot no thank you. If he somehow hacked into my radio tower I won’t have that happen again. Their reputation may be declining but they’re getting desperate and when that happens they’ll do anything to claw their way back to the top.”
Step, Step, Step
“That’s when Angel comes out strutting his stuff in his Goetia form. While only a slight limp because he was still sore. Wearing the outfit Al summoned for Angel as it turns out. That beautiful blood-red sweater with the silver glittery spider web on and black jeggings complete. With black and pink tennis shoes with a big pink heart shaped spider web on the toe. With three little hearts in row on the side with Angel’s killer make-up, that silver eyeshadow Angel looked good.”
“Of course Angel’s face and body were bright pink. Angel even felt hot and flushed. Now before they left they left Angel and had to tell Alastor a few things. First things first Angel wanted to be a little smug. Then with a huge smug smile on Angel's face as he spoke.”

“Hey Alastor who knew that big bad radio is secretly a big marshmallow on the inside. You were so sweet with Lillian taking care of her doting on her. If I’m being completely honest I didn’t think you had it in you and look at that she’s out like a light. Sleeping so soundly thanks for doing that there’s a flu bug going around and I guess my sweet kitten fell victim to it.”
“May I add simply love, your real voice gave me quite a shock at first. You didn’t peg me for someone who used a filter. You have quite the singing voice and despite acting like you don’t care for others. When you have a few people in that tar covered heart of yours that you’re sweet on. I didn’t think Lillian was on that list.”
“You saw all that I swear if you tell anyone about what you saw.”
“Before Alastor could finish his thought Angel interjects.”
“Relax All the fact you’re secretly a kind, gentle, soul with a heart of gold that cares for people is safe with me it was nice to see a new side of you. Who knew the all powerful radio demon the mere mention of your name sends fear down people's spines. It causes them to scatter like field mice.”
“Well I do and you better if this gets out I’ll be ruined and you’ll be the one to blame. My reputation will be ruined if people find out that I’m soft hearted. It's as good as dead. Shoot it, cut it up and make a nice stew out of it. I need people to fear and respect me.”
“Do I make myself clear Angel I may not want to upset Lillian. I like her but what you saw was something no one must ever know about. You should’ve kept your eyes to yourself. Don’t you dare think for a moment I won’t do anything to prevent this from getting out at all costs.”
“That when the walls of the room filled with voodoo symbols similar to the ones Lillian had on her earlier. That’s when Al starts flashing that signature of his smile yet again. Al’s yellow teeth are full of menace and curiosity. His neck tilted at an unnatural angle, his eyes now radio dials. Radio staff in hand. His voice is full of static as his neck twisted and turned at an unnatural angle. Al’s head upside down as he looked at Angel from that angle as he spoke to Angel. Angel freaked out as he was in that moment Angel knew he could talk Alastor down.”
“Al easy I meant what I said earlier I will keep this quiet and I know better than to cross you.”
“Everything soon turns back to normal Al in an almost too chipper voice flashing back to flashing that fake smile of his again.”
“Glad to hear that you’re smart to think that you don’t want to end up on my bad side.”
“Yes believe I know, I also know you’re a natural with women. You just seem to connect with them. Charlie and Nifty adore you Vaggie was a little hesitant at first but you wore her down. Lillian on the other hand tolerates you being around but never fully trusts you. You have some kind of deal between you two that involves Nifty and some highly sketchy stuff topside.”
“That I’m highly certain that her boss doesn’t know about. Now what Lillian does for living is legal but Lillian had help doing her job. These past weeks I want to know what Lillian had to give you to agree that letting Nifty go to the human realm is no small task, the human realm is a dangerous place from what I heard about it from Lillian.”

“All in good time and impressive of magic you got going on Angel I didn’t know you could shapeshift. Pretty decent and useful power, shocked I haven’t seen you use it before now.”
“If it wasn’t for the eyes. I wouldn’t have known it was you if not for the pink eyes pretty clever almost had me fooled. If you almost had me fooled then you’ll have no problem fooling everyone else. Since most aren’t as smart as me so let’s get going shall we get going.”
“Al was about to tap his staff to open a portal to the restaurant when Angel stopped him. Waving his hands wildly in a cross motion as Angel spoke wanting to make something very clear. About what Lillian said while she was out of it. Had to stay a secret especially the big three the kittens. How Lillian took Angel to the studio. Luckily she did go into what happened after that night and followed the next two weeks after that.”
“Even her family life was hidden in a lot of context but it didn’t take a genius to figure all that out. Al most likely figured it out that what Lillian wasn’t saying was that her words held some truth. That it wasn’t just fever induced nonsense Al was way too smart for that. Angel just hoped if Al meant he’d do anything for Lilian. That Al wouldn’t tell a single soul in any shape or form. What Lillian had said in case it got back to someone with loose lips. If word got back to the wrong people, those people being Val, Vox and Velvette.”
“Okay Al before we go I want to make one thing very clear so clear that it’s made of crystal. What Lillian said while she was delirious those words hold some truth. I’m pretty sure someone as smart as you figured that out. This is causing me to put some much trust in you more than I would like. However, given the circumstances I don’t see how I have much of a choice.”
“Since Lillian told you a lot of stuff I rather you not know but it’s too late for that now. You can’t tell a single soul this info in any way shape or form. Especially about our kittens I can’t have word getting to anyone or who knows what will happen to them. What will happen to Lillian for that matter so you and that big f*cking stupid ass smile of yours.”
“Better not breathe a word of this to anyone I mean it. I don’t want the wrong people finding out about the kittens. Or the fact that Lillian and I are dating and have been for a while now. So if you think you’re a person you don't want to cross. Then you haven't made me mad when someone or something.”
“Tries standing between Lillian and our unborn kittens and you’ll get to see first hand what happens. When you so much as lay a single finger on her. If I find out you told anyone then you’ll be facing my wrath all powerful radio demon or not. I will hunt you down, fight you and whoop your slimy tentacle ass into the ground and shove that staff of yours so far up your ass”
“That’ll you have to have it surgically removed I’ll you’ll be walking funny for a mouth. I would do anything to protect Lillian. I better not hear anything from anyone about any of this even a single word I’ll know it was you. I’ll make sure the safety of Lillian while she’s carrying our kittens is my top priority. I'll make sure she’ll be safe.”
“I highly suggest you use that big brain of yours and think this over very carefully. Before you spill any tea I don’t care what will happen if I cross you my love for Lillian. The family, our future, we're going to have. I will do anything for them.”
“I know I said this so many times you must be sick of hearing it but I don’t care I love her and I’ll love our kittens I don’t who knows it. So in case I’m going to say this one more time Alastor. Do I make myself clear!”
“Angel while saying all this white pink hearts set ablaze formed in all eight of Angel’s eyes. The rest of Angel body feathers and all were set ablaze in a white and pink blaze runes along the walls. They’re in the shape of a pink heart spider web with angel wings coming out of the heart. With Angel’s preferred name in the inner ring. Angel had found his symbol and it matched Angel perfectly.”
“While Angel was in this form this form looked a lot like Stolas form when Stolas went full power. Angel’s back was arched in a manor that looked terrifying. Like an alpha male giving off a warning that Angel would act on his words.”
“Seeing this Alsator in a calm, cool collected voice unfazed by all of this. Al’s voice had other tones in his voice as well such as pride and maybe even respect. As Al walked around tapping his staff quietly to admire Angel’s work and so far he was pretty impressive.”
Tap, Tap, Tap
“Have to say I'm a pretty impressed Angel, not just anyone has the audacity to speak to me like that and live to tell the tale. You’ve got a nice display of power going on here.”
“You’ve pulled power play and a display of dominance of sorts color impressed me. You’ve been holding out on me. I never knew you had so much power inside of you.”
Tap, Tap, Tap
“As for you and Lillian, your secrets are safe with me, not that she told me anything new for the most part. Some details were new and I rather forget plus I’ve come to respect her. That for me doesn’t come easy now to cool your fire. We both have lots of questions.”
“Let’s talk over tea and a lovely spread of treats, never one for sweets. You seem like you have a sweet tooth, am I right you. You have the makings of a great overlord Lillian as well what do you say.”
Tap, Tap, Tap!
“With a final loud pound of Al’s staff a big burst of sound erupted from it. Then a green and black portal that looked like it was composed of static. It looked unstable yet stable at the same time. Hearing those last words had Angel in so shocked that his final Geotia form. Caused Angel to cool down and return back to himself. The room was back to normal as well. No longer looking like a Geotia but back to normal the amount of magic. Angel wore out that form and put it to rest for a while. Angel saw that he was back to normal after hearing Al’s words.”
“As well as going full demon for the first time left Angel filled with confidence like he could do anything. Even though Angel went full power he didn’t feel any different. No more sore than he already was. Angel didn’t feel tired like all his energy was zapped out of him. Like Angel thought he should be feeling.”
“As Angel spoke his voice was full of disbelief with a touch of confusion and distrust. At the very high praise Al just gave him. Sure Angel wanted to be an overlord with Lillian but his side but hearing someone as powerful Alastor. Say it hit Angel so hard it knocked the air out of Angel’s lungs. This made Angel's dream and ambition seem even more real now more than ever.”
“Oh wow do you mean that or are you just saying that to be nice and butter me to get me to lower my guard and get me to trust you.”
“Angel darling, the only way to find out.”
“Okay but I still have one thing I’m back to my normal albeit f*cking awesome self. I know I have a high chance of getting noticed. I know you love that people know your name. If I want to lay low I can’t be recognized. My chances of someone noticing me are now higher than ever.”
“Angel where we’re going you’ll be among friends and these people can keep a secret. If anyone gives you trouble I’ll handle it don’t you worry your precious little head about that. Plus these people have a growing fondness for Lillian and my darling Nifty.”
“From what I’ve heard they brought the gifts and the best way to win their affection is through good ol hospitality. They’re like my people of sorts so be on your best behavior. They won’t single out friends of theirs. You'll be safe so come on stop fussing would I ever lead you astray.”
“Fine but I don’t trust the look of that portal if we end up f*ck knows where I’m pinning the blame is all on you do I make myself clear.”
“Of course now I assure you it’s perfectly safe. I've had the penalty of practice. Now it’s the portal or my go to shadow travel but shadow travel with other people has its risks to say the least. Now stop stalling. It's like you’re trying to come up with reasons to not go with me.”
“Okay I guess we get going”
Step, Step, Step
“With those steps Al and Angel walk through the portal and emerge on the side to find themselves in a beautiful garden. Full of beautiful blood-red roses the sweet smell of them filling the air like a sweet perfume. In the middle of the garden was a white wooden gazebo with a black shingle roof. With Roise sitting in the middle sipping tea and dantilty munching on a box of ladies fingers.”
“She was dipping two fondue fountains; one had a delicious dark chocolate. The other was crimson colored and thick just like blood because it was. That’s when Roise was wearing her ionic red corset dress with her big sun hat with all the feathers and skull pin. Rosie sees Al and Angel so happy to see them she drops the box she was holding. Then rushes up to them so she can greet them personally.”
“Roise was happy to see them both now while Al and Roise were best friends. Angel and Lillian had been missing for two weeks. People were worried for their safety and well being. Roise was so happy to see Angel was alive and doing just fine for himself. One question that was on her mind was where Lillian was. They seemed like they would be attached at the hip. That’s when Angel and Alsator were greeted by Roise. Rosie was flashing a big toothy blood stained grin.”
“As Roise spoke with a huge burst of energy and enthusiasm that could match Charlie's energy. Then gave them both a big tight bear hug and for someone so small and skinny she had huge amounts of strength in those arms Rosie was hugging them so tight Angel had a hard time finding air.”
“Oh my stars Angel is that you, Where everyone has been at the hotel has sick about you and Lillian. You just disappeared on them, Where you and Lillian have been hiding you two have caused quite the stir. Please tell me it's been ages since she and Nifty brought us tasty morsels. Fresh from the human realm she always saves the best pieces for me.”
“She's such a doll. Even cut it up and wrapped in paper for us everyone here loves her for that. She’s become quite popular around here. We just love to have tea or coffee with her. Red wine for her and blood for us on special occasions. She’s so smitten that you have stolen her heart and every time your name comes up. She turns redder than a glass of fresh poured blood. You treat her like the queen she is, she's the person that stole your heart.”
“Fun fact: did you know if you get a few glasses of wine in her. She'll just go about how you spoil how sweet you’re to her and some details I won’t bring up. E
nd keep it simple. I don't need a lot today. It's special. I don't want to overdo it. On the make-up just something to hide this bruise and maybe a little shimmer. Is this my silver eyeshadow come to Daddy I’m going to look so f*cking hot.”

Rub, Rub, Rub

“Angel rubbed in the concealer and started applying a light layer of silver eyeshadow to four of his eight eyes. Leaving them with a nice silver swoosh that combines perfectly with his neon pink eyes. Angel finished his makeup and looked in the mirror to admire his handy work.”

“Damn look at me I look good you can’t even tell there was a bruise. Now I best get dressed. I've already been here for ten minutes. Al must be getting impatient waiting on me. Now let’s get dressed and put on the simply lovely outfit Nifty picked out for me. Wait, what's this? It wasn't here before and it’s stunning.”

“Angel found his eyes warding from the outfit Nifty picked for him. To this red wine long-sleeve cardigan. With a giant silver and glitter spider web on the front. It looked like it was in size because the other than beak and tail feathers of Angel looked the same. With a nice pair of black stretchy jeggings to go with it was a simple yet comfortable outfit. Angel could wear it to work and if it got a little bloody. It would only make it look even better and Angel even hotter in that outfit.”
“Sorry Nifty but I think I’ll wear this outfit not sure how it got here but it looks nice enough to satisfy Al’s guidelines. Not that I need his approval but this is a super nice outfit and just my size. It may even be nice enough for this restaurant. Let’s put this on and see how it looks on me.”

“Angel puts on the outfit and the pants by some miracle have a hole in the back for his tail feathers. It was like it was tailored and made for just Angel. Angel gave himself a quick once over on his outfit and saw just how good he looked.”

“Okay, okay this will work for sure I still got it now better head out I kept Al waiting long enough.”

Step, Step, Step, Creak

“Angel walks toward the door Angel opens it slightly to walk out to greet Al when he sees something that is so out of character for Alsator that Angel swears that he thought he was high or dreaming but Angel hadn’t had a touch of the hard liquor in mouths. Angel was off the drugs after Angel dated Lillian for the first month of their relationship. Other than Val’s poison that couldn’t be helped. However these two weeks Angel was truly clean.”

“Angel also had a big choice to make; he didn't want to tell anyone this, not yet. It left with a lot to think about because Bel offered that if Angel wanted to flush out all of the toxins. Like all the drugs, love potion, and Val’s hormones and spit out of his system. Then Bel could start him on a series of helpies shots like one once a month for five months. Normally these shots are only for the hellborn.”

“Given how Angel's base form was a tarantula it could work on him. However, this came with a catch given the amount of drugs in his system. If Angel were to take these shots Angel would experience serious withdrawal. Angel would be sick for once for five months because of the shots doing their job. Sweating out all the poison he had stuffed up in life and hell five shots because he overdosed when he was 25. So five shots for every five years for as long as he was alive.”

“Angel wanted to be clean for Lillian and everyone else he cared about. Angel wanted to be truly clean for her and their kittens before they arrived but Angel knew the effects of withdrawal. Angel couldn’t afford to be all achy having it come out from both ends. Seeing how badly these shots were affecting Lillian didn’t help Angel’s unease. Seeing Lillian all sick she took these shots before. Hell knows how bad it will affect Angel if he starts taking these shots.”

The chills and sweats didn’t help either Lillian was expecting and that heavily weighed on Angel. Lillian would need extra care, attention and love during all the hard bits throughout her pregnancy. Seeing Angel sick to his stomach would cause Lillian to worry and stress. Dote on him why she should be resting and not overexerting herself.”

“Lillian taking care of him when this was his choice and it would be over soon before the next round. Seeing the guilt and worry in Lillian's eyes. Would make Angel feel so bad and cause Angel’s heart to shatter into so many small pieces. That it may never heal for causing Lillian that much pain.”

“In other words Angel was torn back to the story at hand by four of Angel’s eyes. We peeked out the door trying to make sense of what he was seeing. Angel wasn’t dreaming and he wasn’t high so what he was seeing was happening. Angel talked in a whisper so Al couldn’t hear him.”

“Can this be I have to be seeing things there? Alastor the all-powerful radio demon is playing doctor. I am dreaming or is he taking care of Lillian. I know I’m not dreaming. I’m not high and haven't started anything one month into my relationship with Lillian.”

“He’s being so kind and gentle and kind with her. I've never seen this side of him before. The big bad radio demon is a big old softy at least with the people he cares about even if he doesn’t show it much.”

“Angel was in shock at seeing Al take care of Lillian while she was sick with a little magic-based flu bug. Alsator was doting on Lillian whipping the sweat off her brow. Taking her temperature and even changing her clothes, her sweat-stained hospital gown. Was replaced by a red lacy silk nightgown with Alastor's voodoo runes on them. At first, Angel was worried that Al did something to Lillian with those voodoo symbols.”

“On her seeing them glowing their neon green glow it scared Angel. For some reason though it seemed to be helping Lillian. She was no longer shaking with fever; it looked like Lillian. Was sleeping deeply and peacefully. Her fur was still all ruffed and messy but with a lot less sweating.”

“However her ears were perked up. Angel was too distracted by Al taking such good care of Lillian that Angel didn’t notice this little detail. Lillian was still cuddling that Angel doll, her close face buried in the doll's fluffy chest. Angel just stood there listening to Al dote on Lillian just speechless. Now I want to hear what’s happening so let’s listen in, shall we? Alsator in a gentle, calm, soothing, and melodic voice.”

“As Al stroked Lillian’s fur to smooth it out, Al pulled out the rectal thermometer to recheck Lillian's temperature to see if it had gone down. Alsator wasn’t thrilled in the slightest. About having to take Lillian’s temperature that way. However, Al wasn’t given a choice given how closely Lillian was cuddling that doll. Her face was buried deeply in that doll’s chest; nothing could tear Lillian from that doll's embrace. Lillian was soaking up all the heat it was giving off. So taking her temperature through mouth or in her ears wasn’t an option.”

“I never understood why you like sticking your face in Angel's chest hair. I mean of all the ways to suffocate yourself. Why would you do that to yourself? There's much better ways to go about doing that. I mean no matter how hard I tried to move you to take your temperature you refused to move your face from that doll.”

“I had to take your temperature the other way and that wasn’t fun for me in the slightest. That doll has a very uncanny appearance to him. I have no idea where you even got such a thing. Well, it’s making you happy and warm. Your temp is going down a little. 103 is better than 106, still a little high but at least it’s going down. Thanks to me, naturally my runes are doing their job, it's only temporary.”

“This should give you at least some relief for another hour before it wears off. Until someone can give you a proper shower because you smell rancid. I don’t want to do that and even if I did Angel is in the bathroom and taking his sweet time in there. He’s been in there for 15 minutes now.”

“Leaving you poor dear out here to suffer all alone my precious sweet little fawn. Angel does make up for it in other ways. Luckily I’m here to take care of you until we have to go on a little outing. Hopefully, by then someone can properly care for you princess and give you the royal treatment I know you deserve.”

Luckily I had a little trick up with that spell to cool you down on the verge of overheating with that doll giving off so much heat. Even got you out of that ghastly sweat-stained nightgown you were wearing earlier. This place doesn’t cater to your needs. You looked simply awful darling. Normally I love a good bit of torture but this crosses the line no flu bug should be the one to torment you that’s my job.”

“Alsator said with a slight tease in his voice and Lillian let out a soft purr at the word torture thinking of all the good torture. Plus all the other kinky shit Angel does to Lillian during their love-making sessions.”

“I only tease of course I wouldn’t want to hurt someone who could be a powerful ally. You have a lot of untapped potential and I was right, your demon form radiants with power. I wonder where you were keeping all that power. Hard to believe someone as strong as you is so easily taken down by a little flu bug. Now where is that sound coming from, like a motor from one of those blasted car engines? Soft yet loud at the same time, how peculiar.”

Purr

“Oh Lillian that’s you you’re purring you’re just full of surprises aren’t you and it’s a rather lovely sound.”

“Just then Lillian weakly opened her eyes, vision blurred and very much delirious with fever. As Lillian started talking to Alsator in her delirious state.”

“Daddy, why do you hate me so much that you would want to make me marry Elsa the ice prince of house snowflake? The malevolent snow queen told me you are the benevolent snow king. You wanted me to marry someone who had a heart as cold and cruel as the coldest blizzard amid the cruelest winter.”

“Then have the snow queen my mother cast a spell on me so I could bear his kids. Did you know the evil snow queen made me leave the Snowdrop palace and my sisters the Sugar Plum twins? It was either that or stay and marry the prince and lead a miserable life. I just want to know why you wanted that for me, don't you love me?”

“I’m your most precious little snowflake unlike anyone else. Why would you want me to suffer? That night my whole world shattered around me like I was skating on ice that was too thin. That is worse than death surrounded by a house full of people yet I would feel so alone. They don’t even look like me. No one in that house has my tails. I feel and look like a freak. Are they even my kin because they may be my family but I feel like the odd one out.”

“I felt like I was purged into the lake's icy waters. I felt like I was drowning in its icy depths. I just couldn't get my claws pawing at the water no matter how hard I swam. I just couldn’t break free from that icy prison. The very thought chills me down straight to my very bones. I never felt this cold in my life. Cough-choo-cough-choo”

“Lillian lets out a series of small yet cute coughs and sneezes. A long stream of pink sparkly snot dripped from Lillian’s flat little button nose. Lillian’s baby blue eyes were clouded with sleep and Lillian started getting the chills again. Lillian’s eyes were only half open as Lillian struggled to keep them and her face. Lillian’s fur was ruffled and huge purple bags under her eyes. Alastor plays along to try and get Lillian back to sleep and possibly get her to take some of that nasty tasting liquid cough syrup.”

“Well, Lillian, I just pulled you out. I saw a cat struggling to stay afloat in a freezing lake while I was out gathering firewood. No wonder you feel so cold you’re soaked from the lakes ice depts. I’m taking you back to my cabin. I have a nice warm fire going and lots of blankets and a warm meal. You’ll catch your death out here now any longer than you already have. I bet that sounds nice right now I bet those people aren’t worthy of you. If they dumped you in a lake and left you to die.”

“My name isn’t Lillian it’s Marie Lillian O’Malley. How do you know my name, kind sir? You call me Marie kind sir thank you for the way you saved my life and are giving me shelter-cough-achoo-achoo. My blood family did betray me but I found-cough-cough-achoo-achoo. Kind sir, I found a-cough-new two new families, my work family and my hotel family that have taken me in; they're all the family I’ll ever need.”

“Cough-cough-achoo-like my work family, we go up through a magic hole and kill all bad guys like the-achoo-evil blood drop that goes by Crimson. An even better example is the evil overgrown-cough Christmas tree that goes by Manny. Who used to torment-cough-the sweet clown Fizzarolli even made toys in his likeness-achoo.”

“His boyfriend, a giant rooster-choo-that goes choo by Asmodeus, his friends call him Ozzie. Ozzie hated making-cough-those dolls-cough-because people did all kinds of messed up stuff with those dolls-choo-choo-choo. However, Fizz as his friend's call him a clown's an imp with a face as white and pale as a ghost. With-cough-choo-cough- a cute red nose and this way-cough-cough-cough.”

“Wicked cool robo-choo-choo-limbs that stretch and move with-cough-him he’s a good performer. Both in and outside the-cough-choo-bedroom or that’s what Ozzie says anyway. Manny had this-choo-choo yearly clown pageant that Ozzie hated that his sweet little Fuzzy frog. Would get all worked up every time this pageant rolled around-cough-choo-choo-choo.”

“Fizz thought that doing this pageant was a way to prove his worth to Ozzie because Ozzie is a very big deal. However-cough-thanks to a fire toad with black spikes-choo-and a white-choo-spot-choo-on-choo-his right side of his-choo-face. Did you know he was a former-cough-clown turned-cough-assassin-cough-who now runs his own company-choo-I.M.P.”

“That goes by the name of Blizo but here’s the funny thing: the o is silent. Manage to convince him that Manny was a giant greasy d*ck sucker. That and a little h-h-h-choo-help from Ozzie who told him he loved Fizz flaws and all. That’s when he told Manny-cough- in a total-cough-cough-cough. An epic song and dance number and that Manny so made-choo. So mad that he went full demon, Ozzie did the same-cough.”

“That’s when all hell broke loose their secret was out they were-choo-choo-dating because-cough-they had been keeping it quiet before then. I swear-choo-I thought a fight-cough-choo-was going to break out. My money choo was so on Ozzie was so fired on love. An utter desire to protect the choo person he loved. That he would have whooped Mammon’s lardass into the ground. Cough-cough-cough-cough.”

“Lillian thought that the whole chat she was coughing and sneezing violently the whole time. Lillian’s voice was full of sleep, her throat was sore causing Lillian’s voice scratchy and staticky. The fact that her nose was so congested and full of snot affected her voice as well. Even though it hurt for Lillian to talk.”

“She kept going despite Al's valid concern for Lillian’s health. He tried to get her to stop Lillian from overdoing it. She needed her rest and she was pushing herself too hard. Al was so concerned for Lillian that he lost his grip on his staff/microphone.”

“The filter on Al’s voice 24-7 was no more; it was replaced by a voice that sounded human. This to Angel who was listening in on this whole thing. Was so shocked it left him even more than he already was. At hearing Al’s real voice Angel thought the voice Al used was his real voice. Not a filter he used daily that made Angel’s jaw drop.”

“Marie was it if you mind me asking I like Lillian better. You have a rather nasty cough and sneeze even if it’s kind of cute. You should save your voice, let me give you some medicine. To help with that and to help you sleep and with that fever too. Magic can only do so much, try to sleep okay you need your rest.”

“Sir, your voice sounds different. Are you coming down with something? You still didn’t tell me your name. I should be the one taking care-cough-of you saved my life. Besides- I don’t feel sleepy-choo- I have to tell you about the worst villain of all. In case I die because I feel like I’m dying. That w-e-say-achoo you can do something about it is super important-achoo-achoo-cough.”

“Who I am isn’t important, just think of me as someone who’s concerned with your health and well being. That news of yours can’t be that important to risk your own health. So rest your voice and let me give you medicine.”

“Please let me tell y-y-you-achoo I need to get this off my c-c-chest-achoo. From what I can make you see and sound. Like the person whom w-e-would-achoo take action you even look a lot like Alsator. You two would get along nicely and maybe even Alastor would help me out as long as the price was right.”

“Fine you stubborn cat since you won’t let this go until I say yes. Then you rest. That sounds more than fair, you're only getting worse. I’ll tell this Alastor fellow your regards.”

“Sniffle-Thank you now-cough-cough-the absolute worst villain is Valentine. She’s a big butterfly with big white wings. With-choo-choo-purple broken hearts aligning them with a lavender-cough-and white fluff on the trim. She has-cough-beady menacing-achoo-achoo-lavender colored eyes that hide-cough-behind these glasses-achoo-achoo-achoo.”

“With dark royal purple-cough-lenses and a-cough-achoo-gold trim the only good thing-achoo-about her is her sense of style. She’s rotten to the core, The worst part is she’s-cough-so mean to my-cough-Angel cake. Beating-achoo-him-achoo-to a bloody-cough-pulp-cough-over the smallest things. I just can’t stand my-cough-cough-cough boyfriend having to put up with that abuse. My Anthony is so sweet he’s my guardian angel-cough-achoo-achoo-cough.”

“Angel dust is his stage and why would-cough-cough-anyone think it would be a good idea. To name him after the very drug that killed him. Angel sounds much better because he’s-achoo-my guardian and he watches over me. I helped heal him after he got beat up so many times-achoo-I lost count. I just wish someone as nice as you could break my slutty little spider from the sweet nectar that butterfly has him in.”

“Could you please free from his garden of lies. His intricate web of deceit he tickled my angel into signing away his soul to him on that blasted-cough-contact. What makes our relationship extra special is Valentine-cough-cough-doesn't know we’re dating and none of our Happy hotel friends either . We have that stupid bug b-b-believing-achoo-we’re nothing more than friends with benefits.”

“We’ve been f*cking each other plenty but we do other things as well we talk and cuddle. He’s being so good to me he s-s-spoils-achoo me Angel is so sweet even before we started dating everyone but me saw a noxious-achoo-cough-flirt not seeing that he was-achoo-hurting his eyes were so full of heartbreak but no one bothered to see past how he was a star-cough-who had a very special set of talents sell his body for cash.”

“Not the kind, gentle, sweet-cough-tortured soul that I see. It was like he was hurting and they didn’t care at all. Well all but-cough-Husker a cat bird demon hybrid-cough-who lost his soul and overlord title. Over a game of poker to this super powerful demon of radio-achoo.”

“He saw though that-achoo-act it was comforting-achoo-achoo-to know someone else saw him for who he-cough-truly was. Did you know that Angel-cough-was so distraught-cough-over his feelings for me. Angel-cough-cough-cough-got drunk off his fluffy little peach-achoo-ass. It’s big, plump and very-achoo-juicy.”

“I just want to take-achoo-a big ol bite out of it and give it a squeeze-achoo. Then Angel planted a big juicy-cough-one right on Husker’s lips thinking he was me and Angel is a great kisser but don’t anyone this will be our little secret especially Angel he doesn’t know I so shhh keep this quiet. Achoo-achoo-achoo-cough”

“Then bury-achoo-my face in his-achoo-fluffy-achoo-tits have you seen the sheer size of them so big and I am losing my face in his fluffy-achoo-titties. Then I can blow-cough-them up like-cough-balloons and squeeze them until-achoo-they burst. He tastes soft-achoo-and-achoo-sweet like straw-achoo-berries picked fresh on a warm-achoo-summers day. In fact he’s right here, why don’t you say hello.”

“ Lillian said, gesturing to the doll. After hearing Lillian go into excruciating detail about her sex life. How she wanted to do Angel and just how sexy he looked. While Lillian was delirious with fever this caused Al to become speechless. Angel in the moment wished he something, anything would just get Lillian to stop talking because on the inside Angel was dying of embarrassment. Of all the people to find this stuff out Al was on the very bottom of that list. Luckily Lillian quickly changed the topic,”

“The biggest person-achoo-we’ve been-achoo-f*cking with was Valentine. I even made sure to give that stupid butterfly the beating of a lifetime. Showed her that karmas-cough-is a real-cough-bitch-cough-cough-cough and hers was a long time in that making.”

“Of course-achoo-achoo-achoo-ripping the wings straight off his body even if it was in Angel’s defence. It left me feeling-cough-super guilty-cough-I did something pretty stupid-achoo-or-achoo-brave-achoo-depending on how-achoo-you see-achoo-it-achoo. I took a magic-achoo-potion that affected my judge-cough-ment. I transformed into Angel-cough-and-cough-took his place-cough-cough-at the stu-achoo-dio.”

“It’s super fuzzy-cough-cough-after that and these past few-achoo-weeks the reason-achoo-I’ve been acting so-achoo-weird. Well guess what I’m pregnant six weeks along with Angel's-achoo the daddy isn’t that great. We’re having a litter of kitten-cough-achoo-triplets to be precise. I just have a feeling like I know what they’ll look-cough-cough-cough-like and their gender. You want to hear it. You know what I’ll tell you, I’m just too excited I have to tell someone.”

“Like how our firstborn will be a girl by the name of Bella which is Italian for beautiful. I want to include as much of Angel 's Italian heritage as possible. Did you know he was in the family business wink-wink. Now what I mean by that is that while Angel was alive he went by Anthony then was in the mob.”

“Bella will have a beautiful coat of white fur with small black hearts on her fur. With my nine tails and blue eyes but he’s the catch. She’ll have eight of them just like her daddy and her fur will change color with her mood just like her mama.”

“Our second born will be a boy. I wish to call him by the name of Anthony. Angel’s life name I would love for him. To be named after his dad even if he’s having doubts about that name but it’s such a nice name. Anthony will take after his dad. Four arms of pink and white fur with four pink colored eyes and four blue ones and he can summon an extra set of arms at will.”

“Our last kid would be another girl by the name of Molly. Angel's twin sister and his mother are up where the angel’s play. He misses them so much and wants to visit them so badly. His contract with Valentine keeps him here; he has a brother and dad here in hell. They don’t like him much and the feeling is shared. I bet our little Molly will have my nine tails and in places of arms. She’ll have six little perfect paws with pastel pink fur with the cutest little toe beans ever.”

“With the most beautiful pair of angel wings with snow white swan like feathers. She’ll be the most powerful of all her siblings and cause them to get into all kinds of t-t-trouble-achoo. Just like I did with my siblings she’ll take after me in more ways than one. Achoo-achoo-achoo-achoo thanks for listening to me. I must've been talking your ear off-cough-cough-cough. You're a good person, you know that saving me is a total stranger.”

“Lillian with all that talking was losing more and more of her voice so much. It got to the point where it was getting hard to understand what she was saying. It also didn’t help that Lillian’s sneezing and coughing fits were getting far more frequent and far worse. Lillian was hacking up flem and sneezing up a storm. Luckily Al always kept a handkerchief on hand and summoned many boxes of tissues.”

“The bed and floor were now covered in crinkled used tissues dripping with pink glittery snot. Now starting to form small piles on the bed and floor Lillian blew her nose so much. That her cute little pink flat kitten nose was rubbed red and raw. Yet snot was still dripping from her nose, eyes struggling to stay open now more than ever.”

“Lillian’s vision even more fogged up with sleep; it was getting harder for Lillian to see and stay awake. Now that Lillian had said her piece with a small quiet pop. A large glass bottle full of liquid cough syrup. With a spoon to go with it Al slowly poured the thick black liquid onto the spoon. Now for the part we’re about to see. If Al is successful in getting Lillian to take her medicine. Liquid medicine tastes just awful simple awful even if it’s good for you most things. That is good if you don’t taste good. I wish All the best of luck.”

Pop, Drip, Drip, Drip

“Okay Lillian you said your piece now opens up time for your medicine and then you must rest. That cough of yours is getting worse and your nose is running like a faucet. You went through three boxes of tissues and looked at your poor little nose. It's even pinker and rubbed red and raw. You want to sleep that much is obvious. You look exhausted, you can barely keep your eyes open.”

“You should try and get some like I said before this medicine right here. It doesn't taste that great. It’ll help bring down that fever, stop those chills and most importantly help you sleep. Now come on up so I can give this to you.”

“Lillian was feeling too sick and sore to give a f*ck about having to take medicine that tastes like ass. Everything hurt her throat and nose were on fire. Lillian was beyond tired. To make this even more weird when Lillian woke up after a good long nap. Lillian wouldn’t remember any of this, it would just be a big blur. Now Lillian weakly opens her mouth to allow Al to spoon feed her the medicine elderflower and blackberry flavor. After Lillian swallowed it she stuck out her tongue just a little. That it was a little pink blob because the medicine tastes bad. That Lillian weakly squeeks out,”

Gulp

“Yuck”

“I know it does taste great, how about a glass of water to wash out the taste you took it like a champ. Look at you sticking out your little pink tongue. It's kind of cute, like a little blimp.”

“Lillian weakly opens her mouth and Al summons an ice cold glass of water as he slowly pours it down her throat. The cool water soothes Lillian’s throat like a magic ice spell to slay the fire breathing dragon. That was living in her throat breathing its hot flames. Against the walls of her throat so that water was her knight in shining armor.”

Gulg, Glug, Glug

“Easy doses, it can't have you drinking too fast you might throw up and you need to stay hydrated. It's super important to drink lots of fluids while you’re sick. That medicine should be kicking in at any moment. Until then how about I serenade you to sleep? I've been told I’ve an amazing singing voice. All you have to do is close those pretty eyes of yours and try to get some sleep while listening to me sing to you.”

“Lillian eyes that were growing heavier but the minute. Finally it started closing. All seeing this took that as a yes. Al grabbed his staff and the voice we all knew came back. With an added twist this time it was softer and more hypnotic, able to soothe even the most troubled of imsonitacts. As he started singing until Lillian fell into a deep peaceful slumber.”

“Okay to everyone listening we have a special selection of songs today. For anyone feeling under the weather today our first one takes you to the cosmos. It’s called "You Will Be Okay. I hope you enjoy it.”

It always seems more quiet in the dark
It always feels so stark
How silence grows under the moon
Constellations gone so soon
I used to think that I was bold
I used to think love would be fun
Now all the stories have been told
Except for one
As the stars start to align
I hope you take it as a sign that
You will be okay
Everything will be okay
And if the seven hells collapse
Although the day could be my last
You will be okay
When I'm gone, you'll be okay
And when creation goes to die