At long last, we've come to the final chapter of this fanfic. Now like I said before, this isn't the last chapter of Momo's story as a whole. This is just the last chapter which is an original episode for season 1 of Helluva Boss with season 2 on the way. Since unfortunately due to complications, this means episode 8, which was supposed to be part two of the season 1 finale, is now just a filler episode and a bonus episode on top of that when it "eventually" releases. And I'm using quotations, because we don't know if it does or not. For all I know, it could end up being a lost episode. So, in accordance, this will be the episode 8 for this story. And then, once season 2 hits, Helluva Boss: Screaming for Vengeance will begin.
Chapter 11: Painkiller
For the first time ever, Blitzo was absent for today. The events from what happened at Ozzie's was too much for him after that. Even Moxxie was the first to take notice of this. Momo was filling out paperwork and Moxxie was helping out.
"As much as I hate Blitzo for once again finding us outside of work DURING OUR ANNIVERSARY, I hope he's okay. I would really hate myself if something were to happen to him," Moxxie admitted, "At least you wouldn't wish him dead," Momo responded, "Satan, no! I wouldn't dare!" the imp protested, "Now, now! I'm just agreeing with you," the yakuza oni assured. "By the way, how was the rest of your anniversary?" he asked, "Well minus that, we did fine. But I don't think we'll be allowed at Ozzie's now. But us spending time together was an anniversary present itself," Millie replied, stroking Moxxie's head, who purred
Momo sighed. He couldn't stop thinking about it all. But if there was one good thing to come out of what happened last night, it was the fact that for the first time he felt a bit complete. He and Verosika were officially a thing, "I'm really sorry that your anniversary at Ozzie's was a bust. I hope the rest went well," Momo apologized, "It did. The most important thing is that me and Millie are against the world. So, you could say Moxlie against the world," the imp noted, "Oh, like that movie that I saw the other day, Planet Terror?" Momo inquired. Moxxie shrugged, "We'll go with that. By the way, I never thought I would see you stand up to the Lust King like that,"
"Well, I've seen it enough from the in-laws in the Wrath Ring. The last thing I need is the same treatment from the king of lust," Momo put it bluntly. Moxxie smiled, "By the way, I've seen you with Verosika. So, are you two a couple now?" he asked, "Yep. In fact, we have a date planned in the ring of Envy," Momo announced. "No way! The Ring of Envy?!" Moxxie exclaimed, "Sensing something's wrong...," Momo muttered.
"You should feel lucky. From what I heard, the Envy Ring is like bikini central," Loona replied, walking in with a beer in hand. Momo was blushing mad now at the thought of seeing Verosika in a bikini, "Oh look at our pal. He's blushing," Millie teased, "Millie!" Momo scolded, "Just teasing. I mean when Blitzo first mentioned Verosika and us encountering her for the first time, I wondered what sex with her was like," Millie replied. Momo remembered that he snuck off to check the pop star out. So, he didn't hear that part, "Wait, really?" the oni asked.
"And you're also wondering why I mentioned bikini central...for the most part?" Loona asked, "Yeah? Why?" Momo quizzed, now curious. "The Envy Ring is like an aquatic paradise. Now I don't know for sure since we never have been there. Maybe except fatty and Millie here," Loona responded, earning Moxxie's hissy ire. Momo thought of this. It actually made sense. I mean in a place like that, it'd be normal to see folks wearing swimsuits. It'd be a requirement after all, "Plus in my defense, I would consider it an excuse to see the other rings," Momo admitted.
Draiman, Mau5, and Thom entered the lobby. He was packing gear for their next spree of murders. The heavy metal sinner looked around, "Hey guys? Where's Blitzo? He's usually here," he asked. "He decided not to show up today. So, we're pretty much in charge of operations til then," Momo answered. He left out the part of the incident at Ozzie's. He still was unsure what caused Draiman to flip out over Verosika, nor did he want to find out what he would do if he found out they were now in a relationship.
So, we're just gonna wait for our next pwnage without the boss? Boring!" Mau5 pouted, hopping around, "Hold your horses, Mau5," Thom replied before turning to Momo, "So that means the boss won't be joining us for the assassinations?" Thom asked, "For the time being, no he won't. We're just going to have to hold the fort til he decides to return," Momo instructed. Draiman began sharpening his sword, "So, how'd it go with Verosika?" he said, looking at the oni, "It went well, despite some things I won't go into. And before you start, Verosika didn't do anything to me. Want to make that clear," Momo answered.
"Very well," Draiman said begrudgingly. Momo was unsure why Draiman in the first place called Verosika a usurper. Momo decided to talk to the heavy metal sinner, "Draiman? Can I talk to you for a second? In Blitzo's office?" Momo asked. Draiman sighed and the two made their way to the office, "What do you have to talk about?" Draiman asked. Momo took a deep breath and exhaled, "On the phone, why did you call Verosika a usurper? Is there something between her and you her that made you hostile?"
Draiman looked at the oni samurai. He closed his eyes and pondered. He opened them again afterwards, "Before I even ran into her, me and my two imp boys before their souls were transferred into automaton dolls after a near fatal experience during an Extermination, were a heavy metal band at the time, scouring the entirety of the Pride Ring. For a time we were huge. Then, during a talent battle of music, she came out on top. Since then, I felt like we became the laughingstock and eventually retired. And now you see us as assassins...which I liked. It helps me get my frustration out on how I died," Draiman explained.
"I see...it ain't easy being number one around here. There's always gonna be someone who surpasses you in every way. That's kinda how it works in Hell sometimes," Momo clarified. It was thanks to this he saw at Ozzie's how due to status; Stolas was a big fish in a small pond. Mostly because while Stolas is a prince, Asmodeus was a king, "Maybe so, but I will never forgive that succubitch for that," Draiman growled, "And I don't expect you to. You live your unlife the way you see fit," Momo concurred. Then Draiman spoke up, "Also hold a minute, when I entered you had a blush on your face. Does that you and Verosika are official now?"
Momo rubbed the back of his head, "Well...now I'm fucking caught red-handed," he said. Draiman softened his look momentarily, "So what's your next date then?" he asked, "Oh...well this the last time we do this since we don't want higher ups on our asses unless it does involve actual work, but using that loophole, the next date involves the ring of Envy. From what I understand from Loona since it's unknown if Mox and Mills even have been there, I'm willing to bet there's a sort of beach resort," As Momo spoke, his blush appeared again.
"Beach resort?" Draiman howled with laughter, "Wow! You lucky bastard! You must feel honored having a sexy pop star for a lover. And now you get to see her in a swimsuit! God, you're so lucky," he said. Momo was still blushing, but Draiman had his serious look again, "But in all seriousness, I may not forgive Verosika for usurping me in terms of music, but if there's one thing you should do...is to give her one hell of a time," Draiman advised, "I'm willing to bet she enjoys your company, so don't disappoint her,"
"You have my word," Momo bowed in respect. At this moment, a client sinner appeared at the doorway, "Uh...is this a bad time?" she asked, "Not at all. Unfortunately, our boss is not here, so we'll fill in. So... who's sorry ass are we sending to Makai?" Momo asked, his mask turning green with sadistic glee.
After work...
With the assassinations for today complete, Momo was at home, getting ready for his next big date. Earlier on lunch break, he received a text message from Verosika saying that he should have swimwear on hand for where they're going in the Envy Ring. It seemed to imply that it was a big date. Momo texted Moxxie and Millie to make sure they had their phones on them in case of an emergency. Same goes for Draiman. He looked into his closet and found his swimwear neatly folded. The swimwear in question were trunks, with art on it based on a Japanese painting of trees with sakura petals. So this is what goes for. His demon chest was shown but he used his kimono as his jacket like normal, wore swimtrunks, and sandals.
Mau5 and Thom were the ones to take Momo to the Envy Ring and used the loophole that it was work related. Momo was thankful for them, and the two cyber imps wished the oni a happy date. Momo looked around and saw it appeared to be like that of Florida in the human world. It looked to be one huge beach resort. He popped on his headphones and blasted Bloodstone as sung by Judas Priest in his eardrums. He had his scimitars on his hips like keychains as to make sure there were no ambushes.
He mouthed the lyrics and sat on a bench, awaiting Verosika's arrival. He looked around. He saw around him that some imps had features of aquatic marine animals. Some had gills, some had tentacles, some had fins. And some even had the appearance of sharks, eels, and angler fish. As for the appearances, true to Loona's words, the guest imps, hellhounds, and succubi had swimsuits of all varying shapes and sizes. Some were swimming, some were sunbathing, and some were doing a bit of both.
Momo suddenly felt two hands above his eyes. He was startled and he felt his left earphone removed from his ear, "Hiya, Momo. Did I keep you waiting? ~" the voice said. It sounded feminine and familiar. Momo knew immediately who it was: Verosika Mayday, "Not at all. Quite frankly I was a bit observant of the Envy Ring. It almost bears a resemblance to Florida," Momo theorized, "Yep. But wait till you see the surprise I have in store. Two of them," she said. The succubus removed her hands from his eyes and Momo turned to look at her...and he was pretty sure he was going to die and go to double Hell from blood loss to the nose upon seeing Verosika.
Verosika was wearing a very revealing swimsuit. The bikini top left her breasts exposed and the only thing covering her nipples were large clam shells. So in short, her bikini top was that of a pearl shell bikini top. Her bikini bottom was relatively the normal type, the sides having flowers. Momo was in awe at her appearance: Verosika's seductive smile as she had her arms on her head to show her sexiness to her new boyfriend, her long white hair with pink undertones, her voluptuous body, her beautiful wings, her heart-shaped tip on her tail, and a sexy belly, "Do you like what you see?" Verosika asked.
"Aaand...looks like I might be going to double Hell," Momo replied. He felt his nose bleed a bit from seeing Verosika. The succubus noted his chest looked cute. The minute he saw Momo blush and his nose bleeding a bit, she giggled and hugged him, pecking him on the forehead, "Wow! Makes me wonder if you've modeled for your album covers in your pop star career," he hypothesized, "Yep! You could say that. Even for music videos," the pop star stated. She rubbed his long hair and Momo felt relaxed. He cupped her cheek and the two gave a short and sweet passionate kiss.
I mean by the gods, she just looks so fucking beautiful, Momo thought. They pulled away after the short kiss, "So...what do we have planned?" Momo asked, "Well for starters, I rented a yacht for this date. Second, I know a swimming spot just for the two of us," Verosika added. Momo was too eager at this point, "Show me..."
And Verosika did just that. On a pier, there was a yacht and she used it to trek through the waters of Envy. Momo looked around at the ocean in front of them, "So...do you know who rules these parts of the ocean?" Momo asked, "Well we don't know if we ever see it, but it's the Leviathan," Verosika answered. The oni could feel the ocean breeze blow through his white hair. He took in the ocean breath. The trek lasted for fifteen minutes before finally they came into what looked like a jungle. And in the jungle was a huge saltwater lake. Momo looked around at the fauna and foliage around him. And at the top of it, there was a huge waterfall at the end. Verosika turned the engine of the yacht and set the anchors to prevent it from accidentally drifting to the falls.
Momo couldn't believe it. A saltwater lake on an island that leads to Envy's oceans. And a waterfall on top of that. Momo stared in awe at this. And it looked like it wasn't blood red that he pictured in Makai. Who knew the Makai aka Hell had something like this? True it's still a realm for punished sinners like himself, but it's all the more reason to view the beauty that lies within it. Momo felt Verosika's hand on his shoulder, "Well?" she said, "Well what?" Momo asked, a bit confused. He took his kimono off, now fully his chest was revealed.
Verosika grasped his hand and Momo grabbed on to hers. Then they jumped into the water below. They broke the surface and began gasping for air. Momo and Verosika held on to each other, their bodies close to each other as they floated in the water. Momo and Verosika's foreheads were near each other. They stroked each other's wet flowing hair. The oni cuddled her and the succubus relaxed into his arms. Verosika then floated on her back and then inhaled before submerging into the water. Momo took a deep breath and followed.
Momo saw under the water that the succubus pop star was floating in the water. Verosika noticed the oni and smiled. She swam to him, bubbles streaming from her closed mouth and her breasts were bouncing from the swim. Momo smiled back as Verosika hugged him. She then began showing the yakuza the bottom. Momo gaped in surprise, spewing bubbles. Thanks to it being a saltwater lake, this meant coral could be here. Other fish, though hellish in appearance, acted like normal fish. Verosika held his arm and rested her head against his shoulder.
Momo felt the need for air. Verosika then responded by locking her lips onto his. The oni then felt a rush of air fly into his lungs. This made the yakuza close his eyes and kiss back. After Momo took the air, Verosika smiled and rubbed her hands against his. Momo never attempted to bubble talk before. But he wondered if he could so he tried it. Momo said I love you to Verosika, but due to them being underwater, it sounded gurgled and came out as, "Ib blobve youbl," The succubus giggled at this effort, both of their actions releasing air. It became apparent that they just wasted air and quickly swam up.
Breaking the surface, they gasped for air and coughed out water. After doing so for a few minutes, the couple hugged each other, allowing them to catch their breath. They rested until they could breathe easily, "Okay...never doing that again," Momo noted, "Note to self: never try to speak underwater. You'll get water in the lungs," he said to himself. Verosika giggled at the effort, "You goofball," she teased quietly. Momo rested his head on her chest. Verosika allowed it and hugged his head. The oni then noticed his head on her breasts, "Now now, I don't care how pervy it looks. Besides, you're only resting your head on my chest. I can allow that at least," the pop star whispered into his ear.
"Oh...good. The last thing I need is Blitzo on my ass," Momo muttered, "Not to mention oh wait, I forgot, I'm in Hell," he continued. He relaxed in Verosika's arms as she began petting his hair like a puppy or a kitten. This causes Momo to utter a purr, quite pleased with Verosika's love.
Momo and Verosika began laying and floating on their backs and swimming backwards gracefully. Their hands meet each other's as Momo saw the green skies of Envy. Momo then floats back up and views the falls. It mesmerized him. Verosika swam to him and wrapped her arm around the oni, "Beautiful, isn't it?" she asked, "Well, to be honest, I never thought something like this would be found in Hell," Momo admitted, "It's amazing when you look deeper. There are a lot of things you would never expect to find in Hell," the succubus said.
Momo smiled. He turned around and hugged her. The pop star hugged back, nuzzling her sweetheart, smiling sweetly at him. Her wet hand was stroking the oni's head. The two took a deep breath and then while holding each other, the two sank underneath the water, blowing bubbles from their closed mouths. Momo opened his eyes and squinted a bit. The happy couple floated under the water. Momo blushed and attempted to look away since her bikini body was making him blush, but Verosika, with a teasing smile, put her finger underneath his chin and had him reestablish eye contact.
Momo looked into her eyes, which charmed him. Sure, this sort of thing works only on humans, but the effect it had on him was that it showed she loved him. Momo then closed his eyes in comfort and puckered his lips, awaiting her sweet kiss. And the succubus gladly provided it. The two were now locked in a makeout session, heck as they were underwater, they sank to the bottom. The lake wasn't deep, but they had better surface later. As they made out, they shared air from their kiss. They swapped the air they were holding. Their tongues were meeting each other, almost something akin to a prom dance. Their arms began to roam as they made out. Their hands began to rub on each other's backs as the kissed in comfort
They then pulled away and Verosika took a step back. Verosika had a seductive smile on her face as air bubbles flowed from her mouth. Momo wondered as he watched what she was doing. Verosika began moving sexily around, spinning and waving her arms around as she blew bubbles, her breasts that were enveloped in the clam shell bikini bouncing all the while. Momo was in awe. Never in his life and unlife had he viewed something like this before. The succubus then got on her knees on the lakebed and waved around, her belly moving in such a beautiful way. Verosika smiled warmly at Momo, who's eyes were wide. Just seeing this made this moment for the oni intimate and tender.
Suddenly, their need for air became greater and they swam up. Unlike last dive, they didn't accidentally swallow water and gasped for air just fine. Momo and Verosika broke the surface, gulping for air and allowing themselves to breathe after that. They nuzzled each other as they began breathing, "Verosika...arigatou..." Momo whispered. Verosika relaxed in comfort as she relaxed in her arms, "You're welcome..." she whispered. They remained in each other's arms for a while...but then Verosika began splashing at him, "Oh, you're in for it now," Momo teased. He splashed back at her. The two broke out in laughter as they began splashing each other.
However, the two remained blissfully that in the trees, an imp figure was watching them. It eyed them with intent before retreating.
Meanwhile, back at the Pride Ring...
In a homebuilt hut that housed several ninja imps, samurai hellhounds, and kunoichi succubi, a snake sinner was sipping on tea that was provided and recommended by Stella. One ninja imp came in and bowed in respect, "Master. Yamato returns," he reports. The demon that appeared to be Yamato was a squid/octopus sinner dressed in a ninja garb. He had tentacles for arms, three on each side and his beak was on front. The master itself was a demon large enough to be a dinosaur in size. He had a samurai head and on the side of them were two snake heads on each side that hissed and for his arms he had four snakes for arms. He had a tail that had a spiked rattle like that of a rattle snake and the kabuto resembled a cobra head and he had dinosaur-like legs.
"Yamato, have you found the traitor?" the master boomed, "Yes Orochi-sama. Our imp scout has said that Momo Tengan has been sighted of the ring called Envy. I secretly have followed him without anyone noticing. He's currently with a succubus," Yamato reported, "Sssso...not only does he betray usssss, now he sells his virginity to a common whore?" Orochi hissed, each of the snake heads hissing at this notion. He then stood up, "From this moment onward, we shall carry out our revenge. Anyone who opposes me will be met with certain execution. And I shall make an example out of Tengan. Once he's out of the way, I believe we shall be the ones to terminate the Goetian prince ourselves. Meaning once we're done here, we won't be needing Stella's help. For I refuse to play second fiddle to a goddamn protestant whore," Orochi announced, his snakes on him hissing the loudest.
Everyone began chanting, "Hail Orochi! Hail Orochi!" over and over. The yakuza crimelord raised his arms. Yamato handed Orochi what looked like a blessed katana with the tip of the blade coated in an angelic material. Orochi gripped the handle, "For tonight, the traitor...we shall...execute him! Sanbyakuryu Banzai!" Orochi shouted. The whole clan began to cheer.
And with that, they began to mobilize and execute the one who executed them. At the Ring station, an attendant and guard of the Ring of Envy saw the two yakuza lords, "Sorry, but no sinners allowed unless it involves work," said the imp attendant. Yamato stepped forward, "Oh, but I can assure you, this is indeed work," Yamato assured him. Orochi towered over the attendant, "I'm on official businesssss. And unless you want your blood to be sssplattered all over the wallsss, your gonna do exactly as I sssay!" he ordered. The imp cowered at his presence, "Uh...y-y-yessir. Um, what sort of business?" he sputtered.
Yamato waved his tentacle to clear the air, "We are here looking for a fugitive in the Ring of Envy. We wish to apprehend him at once. And once we do, we'll deal with him accordingly," Yamato explained, "Very well. Elevator 666 is departing for Envy in five minutes. Take your seats," the attendant replied. The clan entered in. On the other side, Mau5 was seen sneak waiting for the elevator into the Lust Ring. He heard the commotion and saw the two yakuza crimelords and decided to follow them, "Oh no! This are not good," Mau5 uttered.
Back in the Envy Ring...
Momo and Verosika had finished their swim and dried off. They parked the yacht in the pier to another part. It looked like an elevator to something, "So what's this second surprise you wanted to show me?" Momo asked, "Oh you'll find out soon enough," Verosika said. Momo still had his swimtrunks on and now his kimono jacket was back on along with sandals. Verosika had a dress on that looked elegant. It was a different version of her dress that was black and had the white letters of X and O on it.
They entered the elevator. The elevator itself had a clear view of the ocean. Once they entered, the elevator began it's descent downwards. It took about ten minutes but soon the elevator started acting like a train and then Momo squinted as something came into view. Amongst a triad of imps resembling mermaids, kelpies, harpies, krakens, and succubi that were also mermaids, as well as hellish sharks, whales, squid, mosasaurs, a city came into view: an underwater city. There were huge black monoliths surrounding the city itself. There were underwater domes, skyscrapers, underwater vehicles, and a stone sculpture of a demon that had a draconic head with a tentacle-like mustache.
Momo stared in awe at this, "Momo Tengan, welcome to the city of Rl'yeh, home of the demon from the deep, Cthulhu," Verosika announced, Momo was silent, "Cthulhu?" he asked, "Cthulhu is a Great Old One, one of a group of malignant demons from other parts of the world that reside in other worlds. Legend has it that he resides here in the Envy Ring. Though it's only a legend, so we don't know for sure," Verosika explained, shrugging her shoulders. The elevator then came to a stop and the couple came across a plaza.
Momo looked around, "Wow!" Momo exclaimed. He then felt his stomach growling. Momo rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment, "So, does this place have seafood? It just would feel naked if we didn't," Momo offered, "Oh, there are tons of them. But the most famous in the Envy Ring is Lovecraft's, made in honor of Cthulhu himself," the pop star replied. And true to her word, there it was. Lovecraft's. A seafood restaurant made in respect to the most influential cosmic horror author in all of time and space.
The couple entered the restaurant. They found themselves a table and awaited the waiter. They began talking back and forth about their jobs and stuff like that. For their appetizers, the ordered shrimp to share and for themselves, Momo ordered sushi and Verosika chose fish and rice with chopsticks with wine. Verosika promised Momo that this one time, she'll pay for the food. Several minutes later, the food arrived. First came the entree and then their entrees. Needless to say, it made the yakuza's mouth water.
They began to munch on their meals. Momo even offered a piece of sushi to Verosika, much to her delight. She even gave Momo a piece of fish too, which Momo happily munched on. Momo loved the taste of fish and rice melded together. But they were unaware that trouble was brewing. Yamato was using camouflage to spy on the couple. Several ninja imps awaited the command.
Inside the restaurant, Momo sensed something amiss, "Hang on, this is gonna be bad," he mumbled. Verosika was confused for a minute. The oni then brandished his scimitars like his claws as several shurikens came flying at him. He sliced them away, "Seikou wa koko de nani ga okotsu te iru no desu ka?" he shouted in Japanese. Suddenly, a smoke bomb went off, filling the room. Momo looked around as the smoke began obstructing their view. He then heard a shriek and then as the smoke cleared, Verosika had disappeared.
"Verosika? Verosika!" Momo shouted. He was suddenly slapped by a tentacle and sent across a table, causing several imps and hellhounds to run. Yamato appeared in front of him. He wrapped his tentacles around his waist and then smacked him to the ground. The cephalopod ninja then pinned him down, "Konnichiwa, uragirimono," Yamato hissed, "Traitor? What the fuck are you talking about? You just attacked me while I was on my date!" Momo protested, his mask changing to red, "Perhaps maybe you don't know me thanks to what I look like, but did you forget that master was the greatest," the squid demon responded, "Who's your master?" Momo was clueless...but once Yamato said that his face fell into shock, "No, no...it can't be! Yamato?!"
Yamato lifted Momo by the neck into the air, causing the yakuza to struggle, kicking his legs, "For your disloyalty to the lord, we will see to it you suffer before we extinguish your soul," Yamato replied before setting him down, "I know from what Orochi has told me, you now harbor loyalty towards those imps who helped you kill him and send him here. I've even had my imp ninjas spy on you disguised as many things as possible. And that imp creature has found you a good comrade for awhile. In spite of everything you've done with the Immediate Murder Professionals, eventually they will discard you like garbage. Even that Goetian prince and princess," Yamato lectured.
"No...Stolas would never do that. Neither would Octavia," Momo protested again, "Well, you think differently...to each his own. In my opinion, now as a cephalopod demon, I could inject venom into your bloodstream as I erase your soul with our blessed tipped katana. But we'll offer you a choice in exchange with your girlfriend's safety. Ditch the assassins and come back to our new clan. We can rule the entire depths of Hell. And I'll sweeten the deal too. I'll make you the biggest daimyo of the clan. Imagine and think of all the possibilities," Yamato monologued before he jumped out, "Think about it, samurai!" he shouted before disappearing.
Momo then got up. It took a few minutes to do so as he was gasping for air since he was grabbed by the neck. He coughed and gasped like a fish out of water. He then got up finally. He then sees Mau5 enter the restaurant, "Mau5?" Momo asked, "Oh. Hi!" Mau5 greeted, "Were you spying on me and Verosika?" Momo asked, his eyes narrowing as his mask turned blue, "What the fuck! No! I was on my to be collectors of woman until I saw these two and followed them." Mau5 defended. The oni rolled his eyes, "Of course...Well, I'm glad you're here at least," he commented, "We need to find where Verosika is at. Problem is, they may have covered their tracks really well," Momo sighed.
Wait, hold on a second, Momo thought. Then he remembered the time he, Loona, Millie, Draiman, Mau5, and Thom went to rescue Blitzo and Moxxie. They were found thanks to Loona's sense of smell that tracked where they were at, when they fought D.H.O.R.K.S.
"Mau5, I have an idea!" Momo declared. He took out his hellphone, "Mau5, send a call straight to Draiman and Thom at once. I'll contact Loona and have her get Moxxie, Millie, and Blitzo," Momo instructed, "Aye aye, captain!" the cyberimp complied.
Mau5 began dialing Draiman's phone number, "Hello?" Draiman's voice came in, "What's up, D-man! We have a problem! Come to Envy at once. There's a party and we're gonna kick some ass," Mau5 offered, "A party and we get to kick ass! Sure thing! I'll bring Thom with as well! Sit tight!" Draiman exclaimed before hanging up.
Momo dialed Loona's number. A few minutes later, she answered, "Hello I.M.P," she answered with a monotone voice that Momo knew so well, "Loona, we have a problem," Momo replied, "Well, can't you solve it yourself?" the hellhound asked, "No, you don't understand. Remember that first assassination I partook in with Blitzo, Moxxie, and Millie? Yeah...they're revenge hungry. Well okay, I killed the first one when I was alive and it was Orochi I had killed and sent here. I would've assumed overtime the Exterminations would've killed the traitors and usurpers of the yakuza name. But...I was wrong. Get Moxxie, Millie, and Blitzo here with you. We could use your sense of smell to track Verosika down," Momo instructed.
Loona gasped at this. Two people were now looking for revenge on the imps and oni, "I don't think Blitzo will like the idea of rescuing Verosika," Loona cautioned, "Then just bring Moxxie and Millie. We already have Draiman and Thom recruited. Meet us at Lovecraft's in the Envy Ring," Momo instructed, "On it," the hellhound answered.
Soon, a portal created from the grimoire appeared and Loona appeared with Moxxie and Millie while Draiman and Thom came along. Moxxie was carrying an assault rifle and Millie was carrying sickles. Thom now had a revolver pistol, "You might consider explaining what's happening?" Thom asked. Momo explained the situation to the group and filling Draiman about what's happened, "I see. So a bunch of yakuza wannbe scumbags took your date," Draiman guessed, "And now they want revenge on us...ugh, just great," Moxxie moaned, "Well, we'll just do what we normally do. Kick some ass!" Millie shrieked with excitement, "So...the usual kick ass diplomacy huh? Well, keep in mind, these are sinners like me and Draiman here," Momo warned, "So...we'll figure something out. For now, let's just worry about tracking the usurper down," Draiman notified.
"Right! Loona, if you please?" Moxxie asked. Loona rolled her eyes and sniffed the ground which smelled the trail, "It looks like she went this way! Come on." With that, they began following Loona as she followed the trail she sensed. After several minutes, they then came across another entrance. It would appear to be a way to the roof of the plaza building. Loona smelled the trail and it seems that it leads outside. They hoped it didn't lead underwater. They then entered a hall of some sort. Suddenly, they were ambushed by several imp ninjas, hellhound samurais, and kunoichi succubi. Mau5 was to first to oggle them as their breasts were bouncing, "Ooo la la! That is so hot!" the cyberimp said.
"Focus, Mau5!" Thom exclaimed. Momo took a deep breath and sighed before handing Loona his naginata, "Anata wa ima, toori no chishiki no tsuyo sa wo mokugeki shiyo yo to shi tei masu," Momo said before brandishing his scimitars and wielding them like claws.
(Thunderstruck - AC/DC)
Momo's face changed to green to signify his sadistic glee in torturing the imp ninjas and Orochi...again. Moxxie loaded his assault rifle, Millie scraped her sickles with a sadistic grin on her face, Loona growled animalistically, Draiman unsheathed his zweihander and changed it into a minigun, Thom and Mau5 twirled their revolvers, "Now...who wants to die first?" Momo taunted. There was a standoff for a few minutes. The groups didn't move for a few minutes.
A second passed...
Then another...
Suddenly, one ninja imp leaped at them but was shot by Thom. This caused the new recruits of Orochi's clan to begin the attack. Momo began sliding and slashing at the numerous samurai and ninjas. He impaled a samurai hellhound, jumped into the air, spun around, and then threw it to the ground, cracking it's neck before latching on the wall. He then leaped forward and then slashed a kunoichi to bits before taking out a tanegashima gun and then shot through several of the clan member. The oni twirled it and then sheathed it causing the clan members to collapse
Moxxie and Millie were seen fighting several of the corrupt ninja clans. Moxxie was gunning them down, but the bullets couldn't get through samurai armor. Luckily, Millie was there to help out as she used her sickles to pry the armor off, leaving the samurai hellhound vulnerable. Moxxie promptly gunned it down. Millie then leapt at a flying kunoichi succubus and stabbed into it, causing them to fall. Millie was on top of the kunoichi as she then jumped off and then drove her weapons into an imp ninja's mouth, tearing it off, causing it to painfully gurgle before succumbing to it's death.
Loona was using her karate moves with her claws and legs to fight off the clans. She then bit a hellhound's head and tossed it aside. She dodged several arrows from other samurai hellhounds and then grabbed onto one. She then kicked it into the group of them and then threw her naginata onto the group.
Draiman was having the time of his life. This felt like a party to him as he used his zweihander to fuck up the ninjas, samurai, and kunoichi with his zweihander. He then stomped on an imp as he unfolded his wings that looked like an angel. The other clan members screamed in horror before running off, "Ah I see. The wings look like that of an angel. So, it's used as an intimidation display," Momo noted, "Yep! Pretty cool, huh? But back to the carnage!" Draiman shouted before mowing down the enemies with the mingun zweihander. Suddenly, the minigun barrels turned into a rocket port, "DIE!" Draiman screamed. He fired a rocket at the group of ninjas. It made impact and splattered their guts and blood all over the walls.
Thom and Mau5 were gunning down foe after foe after foe. Thom was using a mix of gunplay while Mau5 was using his brutality to pin and then gun the ninjas down. They even took turns using both revolvers.
Momo growled and then separated his limbs into six arms each, each one carrying a scimitar. He began slicing and tearing the clans a new one, "You're all getting thunderstruck!" Momo screeched. He then tore into a hellhound and tore it limb from limb. He saw a rocket and then grabbed onto it with his scimitars and then threw it back at the clan, exploding and then spilling their guts. He then teamed up with the cyberimps and gunned down the ninjas.
Soon, all the Orochi clan members were littered with corpses on the floor and each of them collapsed. Momo twirled his tanegashima and blew smoke from it, "Damn, that shit was dope..," Momo exclaimed. Millie screamed with excitement. One imp prepared to attack them but was promptly gunned down by another source. There was another imp who was there. The same imp had a sadistic grin, it was Blitzo.
"Blitzo?!" Momo exclaimed, "Now hold on, what are you doing here?" Moxxie asked. Blitzo sighed, "Next time, don't start the party without me," he said, "Uh, we did because it involved rescuing Verosika. But it seemed like you wanted nothing to do with her," Momo answered, "Oh yeah...well, I'll stand guard for any other clan members of who has her hostage. You go kick their ass. As a matter of fact,...Momo...she's your girlfriend...go save her. We'll stand guard," Blitzo recommended, "Uh...are you sure?" Momo asked. The group nodded in unison.
Momo sighed, "Sure guys...," the yakuza said, bowing to them in respect, "Godspeed, Momo Tengan," Draiman complimented, giving him a salute like a soldier. Momo saluted back before entering the door and going up the stairs. The stairs led to the outside on the tallest building. He heard the ocean waves go against the building walls. He was on the rooftop of the indoor plaza. There was a lightning storm which caused slight waves. The oni saw the two yakuza crime lords with a bound and gagged Verosika. Her mouth was taped shut. Momo then saw Yamato.
(Mephiles' Whisper - Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) )
"Ah...Momo Tengan...you've arrived just in time," Orochi's voice came out of the snake sinner's mouth. Momo knew immediately that this was Orochi, but now as a damned soul. Momo's mask turned red to signify rage, "Orochi...Orochi..." he seethed, with hints of venom, "Now, now. No need for the hostilitiessss. Remember the deal my cohort gave to you?" Orochi asked. Momo on the other hand was having none of it and attempted to free Verosika. But Yamato had his tentacles around her, "Uh uh uh, I wouldn't do that if I were you," Orochi reprimanded, taking out a katana with the front having blessed edges to it. The glow gave off a heavenly aura to it.
"One false move and your little girlfriend goes to double Hell," Yamato warned, "Now...the deal here. Ditch your assassin friendsss and come back to ussss, repledging your loyalty to usss yakuza like the old days. Do that and you can at least keep your whore girlfriend at least," Orochi offered, giving Momo a hand. Verosika moaned underneath the gag, but it was useless since her voice was muffled. Momo's mask changed back to blue to calm down, "Thanks for the offer, Orochi. But I must decline. As much as I hate to have to stand Blitzo's rowdiness and tomfoolery, it's my bond with him and the others that continues to let me have real comrades like before. I can't afford to ditch them," Momo said.
"Figured you'd sssay that. Then I'll sweeten the deal. Kill Stolasss or Blitzo and I'll let you take my place as daimyo of the previoussss Sanbyakuryu clan. And you'd have a succubus queen by your side and with you around, I could retire, and you continue my legacy," Orochi offered, "You would give me the title of daimyo. Is it for real?" Momo asked, "Certainly indeed," Orochi confirmed. Momo closed his eyes and then opened them, "Well...sorry old bastard, but I may regret what comes next...except not really," the oni responded.
Orochi and Yamato raised their eyebrows at what Momo said, "But I've made up my mind...I'm going to kill you again so that the ones going to double Hell is you two," Momo vowed. This caused the yakuza crime lord to rattle his tail and the snakes on him to hiss, "You would dare talk to me like that?!" Orochi yelled, "Think, Orochi! Think about it! You really think I would crawl back to you?" Momo asked, "But those yakuza clan memberssss disagreed with me," the snake sinner protested. Momo again was having none of it and his mask changed red again, to show his anger.
"DON'T PLAY THAT FUCKING VICTIM CARD ON ME, ASSHOLE! ME AND I.M.P SLAUGHTERED YOU FOR A GOOD REASON! YOU HAD TURNED YOUR BACK ON THE SANBYAKURYU CLAN, BROKEN YOUR VOW, BETRAYED US ALL, AND DIRTIED WHAT YAKUZA STAND FOR! AND YAMATO WAS IN ON THE WHOLE THING! YOU THINK I WOULD CHANGE SIDES BACK TO YOU AFTER DIRTYING WHAT YAKUZA ARE MEAN'T TO DO! I MAY NOT HAVE MUCH HONOR LEFT DUE TO ME STAYING IN THIS FORSAKEN AFTERLIFE FOR ETERNITY, BUT I STOOD FOR THE YAKUZA ARE MEAN'T TO DO! THE FATE MY PREVIOUS COMRADES SUFFERED THROUGH WERE THE LAST THINGS THEY DESERVED! AND NOW THAT YOU HAVE THE NERVE TO CRAWL BACK INTO MY UNLIFE...I'M GOING TO KILL YOU! AND THEN AFTER I'M DONE WITH YOU, I'LL MAKE SURE THE WARNING FOR FUTURE YAKUZA STICKS THIS TIME!" Momo ranted.
(Hang'em All - Carpenter Brut)
Orochi and Yamato were in shock. They had never expected Momo to actually turn it down, never mind yell at them. This caused Orochi to laugh, "Isss that your final offer...fine...I'll just make you kneel. But sssince I still have a bit of honor left, I won't use my holy weapon from the start. We settle this like ssssamurai," Orochi said, tossing his holy katana aside. He then brought out two katanas. Momo brandished his scimitars. They got into a fighter stance and waited for the move to be made. Momo then screeched and then crawled on fours.
They began crossing blades with each other, Momo's blades against Orochi's katanas. They clashed for several minutes before Orochi delivered a tail to Momo's stomach, sending him back. The clash of thunder and lightning filled the sky as the two Japanese warriors crossed blades with one another. Orochi even slashed at Momo's stomach several times before kicking him away. Momo spit blood from his mouth before charging again. The snake slashed with his katanas, but Momo slashed underneath, got on his back, and stabbed with his scimitars, causing the sinned daimyo to scream in pain.
Momo continuously stabbed his back several times. Orochi was beginning to shake him off. He used his tail to wrap around the oni's waist and then slam him down to the ground. The snake attempted to step on the yakuza, but he got out of the way just in time, earning him a scratch on the leg. Momo screeched and they clashed blades again. This time with Momo using his scimitars, since they were upgraded with chains, to swing slash at the snake sinner. He even stabbed him with them, pulling him towards him, and then wrestling him to the ground. The oni attempted to stab him, but Orochi slithered away before that could happen.
Momo unsheathed his scimitars and then sheathed his katana. He then summoned two dopplegangers and each of them backflipped onto Orochi, confusing him. The oni put his katana in his mouth and steam spewed from his mouth. He was beginning to heat up the sword. He then grinded it and then slashed the katana out of Orochi's hand, slicing it in half.
Orochi stumbled. One of the snake heads looked at Yamato as if signaling something. Yamato gulped. Momo then proceeded to attack Orochi again, but then stopped upon seeing Yamato sharpen his suction cups on his tentacles as if he was ready to stab them onto Verosika. This gave Orochi the advantage and slashed at Momo, sending him down. Momo was cut and bleeding as he stood up, "Hey, what'ssss the matter?" Orochi taunted. Momo charged again but was stopped again when Yamato threatened Verosika again. Orochi then used his snake arms to bite into Momo's chest and then pin him down, dropping the sword which implanted next to Yamato.
Orochi towered over the now fallen yakuza oni, "Well, well, well. It lookssss like I'm the only one standing now," Orochi bragged, "So much for honor! You just had Yamato threaten her life in case I attacked! You have no honor!" Momo hissed. This caused Orochi to begin pounding Momo multiple times until he picked the oni up in the air and then punched him with his snake heads so hard that the masks that was on his face broke, sending him to the ground. Verosika screamed under the gag in horror.
Orochi slithered to Momo who now face down and maskless now. Momo tried to get up, but the false daimyo pinned him down, "Fool! You have no right to be angry at me and tell me who hasss no honor when you betrayed ussss yourself! I will slay you to make an example to those who defy me. And don't worry, these snake fangs are only made to tear, not venomize," Orochi said. Verosika narrowed her eyes in anger. She couldn't believe Yamato and Orochi cheated just to achieve victory. Such honorless fuckstains! Verosika struggled against her binds. She began to change into a demonic form to break out of her binds.
(Hunter's Moon - Ghost)
"I mean look at everyone's favorite yakuza now, you weak, pathetic curr!" Orochi boasted, sinking his snake fangs into his body. Momo screamed in agony, "You have been a thorn on my side since the day you killed Yamato alive and me unalive, Tengan! Now I'm going to do the same to you! And don't worry, I'll take good care of the succubussss.
Suddenly, a sword was thrust onto Yamato's back, forcing the snake demon to hiss in pain. Momo, who had a typical devil face except as an oni and now with a Gasglow grin, saw what happened. Verosika, in a demon form, turned back into her normal form. She was the one who broke out and stabbed the snake, "Damnable bitch!" Orochi shrieked. Verosika held on and gritted her teeth. She then tossed the holy katana that she held by the handle as to not cut herself. It implanted next to Momo.
Yamato saw this and attempted to reach out for the katana, unaware it was the holy one. Too late. Momo grabbed it and then slashed at the squid demon's tentacles. To Yamato, he felt a burning sensation from the wound, "Gah! This is nothing! I'll just regenerate my tentacles and take the katana from your hands," Yamato attempted to regenerate. But thanks to having been with a holy weapon, it didn't happen, "What? What's going on? Why can't I regrow my tentacles?!" Yamato shouted before trying to cover his now dismembered arms with his other, screaming in agony as the holy sensation was unbearable.
Verosika was now pinned by the false daimyo, "You little wench! I was hoping to spare you, but now you too have will feel my rage!" Orochi howled. Verosika shut her eyes, awaiting the end, "Orochi!" Momo's voice was heard. Orochi then turned around...and was met by a new searing pain. He looked down and to his horror...he had been stabbed by his very own weapon. Momo's face, though no longer wearing a mask, was growling in anger as he twisted the blade around, causing the snake demon to scream in agony. Orochi released Verosika and then clutched his bleeding stomach in pain. But Momo was not letting the false yakuza off that easily.
In a rage, the oni cut off all the snake heads on the yakuza, each one earning a scream of pain from the false daimyo himself. He was now on his knees as Momo raised his sword, "Ni shige jigoku de mai ta mono wo karitoru!" Momo screamed before finally, with one more slash, he beheaded Orochi, finally extinguishing his soul for good. The headless snake collapsed.
Yamato now had a new look on his face: fear. He attempted to run, but Momo, with a chained scimitar, stabbed and drew the squid devil back to him before using his tanegashima to shoot the ninja's face off. Yamato could only scream in muffled agony, "Shi'ne," Momo uttered before slicing the squid demon in half. Now both demons could burn in double hell forever together.
It was at this moment, only five members of I.M.P appeared and saw that Momo had finished his battle with the false yakuza. Momo implanted the holy katana onto the ground and uttered a screech of victory as lightning flashed across the sky and rain began to pour, causing the waves to crash a bit. Draiman whistled, "That was brutal," he commented.
Momo then looked at his hands. Their blood was on his hands. He had slaughtered the two false yakuzas who dirtied the yakuza name. Though he felt no honor return. He had a sense of bloodlust on him now. He saw Verosika approach. The oni was hesitant on her seeing him for the bloodthirsty monster he was and looked away. But she actually hugged him, "You feeling okay, Momo-kun?" the succubus asked, "Fine...I never felt better," Momo said...but his voice was breaking, "Never...felt..." Momo then hugged her back, closing his eyes in sorrow as tears streamed from his eyes. Verosika hugged him tight. Momo opened his tear-filled eyes, "I'm sorry...," Momo uttered, "No need to be sorry. I saved your skin and you saved mine. It makes us pretty even," Verosika cooed. Her voice had a calming effect on the oni, "And I must say, your face without the mask looks...handsome," she continued, flicking her tongue. Momo used his free hand to play a song on his hellphone to fit the mood.
(Africa - Toto)
Momo and Verosika looked into each other's eyes. The rain and the thunder, with the sounds of the ocean waves crashing onto the shore of the roof, was really setting the mood. Despite the rain, in Momo's eyes, Verosika looked elegant. They then did an elegant slow dance. The succubus popstar even used her hand to wipe the tears from the oni's eyes. Momo stroked the succubus' long hair. Moxxie and Millie smiled at this sight. Mau5 and Thom acted like they might cry if they weren't cyber imps.
":'-( This is all too beautiful," Mau5 cried.
Momo felt her comfort wash on him like the rain falling on them. Moxxie and Millie felt like the mood was getting to them too and did a slow dance. Now two devils from hell, hopelessly in love, were having their own slow dance with the song playing in the background. Momo cupped the pop star's cheek and he kissed her. Verosika kissed back as they continued twirling around. Moxxie and Millie did the same with each other, earning them a gentle kiss from each other. It felt symbolic. Two of the imps who were assassins, one being a thespian and one a cowgirl, and the other two, a heavy metal yakuza oni and a succubus popstar, linked together heart to heart.
Momo and Verosika pulled away for air momentarily, "Fuck...I don't have a good love one-liner there, so here's how the Japanese say I love you in our native language...aishiteru wa," Momo uttered, "I love you too...," Verosika reciprocated. They looked at each other again. In the accompany of a lightning flash across the sky, the two kissed again. They stroked each other. Momo stroking Verosika's hair and cheek, and the succubus stroking his chest and head. A wave splashed over them as they kissed, but they showed no care of how wet they were as they continued their makeout. To them, even in Hell, it felt like even Satan could bless the rains down in the depths of Hell.
They didn't care what life would throw at them. They would go at them head on. Momo and Verosika pulled away and looked into each other's eyes. They giggled at seeing each other wet from the rain and the wave that splashed all over them.
The next day...
Momo and Blitzo were having iced coffee in Blitzo's office. It was nice to see Blitzo back. But the imp assassin seemed quiet, "Sensei?" Momo asked. Blitzo suddenly grabbed Momo by the collar of his shirt. He tried to look like he was going to kill, but his face softened, "Do you...truly love her?" he asked, "Yes...I do," Momo answered. Blitzo released him. The imp had a look of hurt in his eyes, "I want you to do me a favor," he whimpered, "Please...don't make the same mistake I did...make her happy...spend all the time you can with her...," Blitzo continued.
Momo hugged his friend. The imp took the hug, "Because I swear if she's heartbroken again, I will send you to double hell myself. You hear me?" Blitzo warned, "I hear you," Momo answered. It was then that a client sinner came into the office. He stood there, as it looked awkward seeing the two like this, "Um...is this a bad time. Because I have a head who's waiting to roll," he said.
Blitzo then beamed when he heard this, "I heard heads rolling! So, who are we killing and why?!" Blitzo crowed. Momo smiled, seeing the old Blitzo pop up, wanting wanton murder.
Momo was a bit conflicted. He may have finally killed Orochi and Yamato for real this time, but it felt like it was under bloodlust. He began to be afraid of what would happen. He didn't want to hurt his friends nor Verosika. But he felt that time being spent in Hell was finally beginning to have a toll on him and there was only a fraction of honor left.
The oni yakuza sighed. He never thought he would be without the mask he wore now. But at last, he felt he didn't need it. Besides, Verosika kinda saw how hot he looked with his face.
(Africa - Toto resumes)
Right as Momo was about to enter the human world for their next kill, he saw the door was slightly cracked and Verosika entering her office. She caught a glimpse of Momo looking. She gave him a warm smile and blew a kiss to him. The yakuza smiled back before entering the portal to complete the task.
No matter the place, rings, or anywhere else in Hell, Momo loved Verosika...with all his unliving heart. He'll find a way to quell the bloodlust within somehow. Perhaps with the succubus pop star on his side, maybe Satan had answers. Who knows...but one thing is for certain.
Even in Hell...
Life...will find a way...
Japanese translations uttered by Momo...
Arigatou - thank you
Seikou wa koko de nani ga okotsu te iru no desu ka? - What the fuck is going on here?!
Anata wa ima, toori no chishiki no tsuyo sa wo mokugeki shiyo yo to shi tei masu - You are now about to witness the strength of street knowledge.
Ni shige jigoku de mai ta mono wo karitoru! - Reap what you sow in double hell!
Shi'ne - Die.
Aishteru wa - I love you
And here's one uttered by Yamato...
Konnichiwa, uragirimono - Hello, traitor
A/N: At last,...this fanfic is finally done! And wouldn't you know it, this is my first multi-chapter fanfic I have ever finished. But don't be mistaken. Momo's story to quell his bloodlust has only just begun.
And yes, Verosika belly dancing underwater is an in-universe reference to Shantae, who Cristina Vee also voices.
Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it...now here's to season 2 of Helluva Boss coming in two days! And once the episode is finished, I'll begin using the episodes for the next Helluva Boss fanfic, Helluva Boss: Screaming for Vengeance.
Til next time, keep on headbanging!