Chapter 5
In the warehouse, Striker is waiting patiently for Stolas to show up to finish the job. He turns his head to see Blitz barely keeping his eyes open, still restrained to the metal support beam and gagged around his mouth. He smirks and walks towards Blitz with an evil smirk on his face. He gets down to one knee and uses his tail to coil around his neck, but not enough to put any pressure. Then his tail lets out a rattling sound. Blitz slowly wakes a bit with him feeling dizzy, and begins to get shivers on his spine to hear the rattling.
"It won't be long now, Blitz. I'm sure the prince will be here very soon," Striker says.
Blitz struggles in his restraints and tries to cry out through the cloth over his mouth. However, he's still weak and sick to put much force and coughs rapidly under the cloth.
"There's no use struggling, pretty soon you and your little prince won't be lasting long the minute he steps in the warehouse," Striker says.
Blitz is barely able to hear this and continues to struggle, despite his sickness getting work.
"Of course, the officer I have still stands. If you work along with me, you might be able to stay alive," Striker says.
Then Striker's tail slithers under Blitz's chin and rubs against it.
"After all, I still think it's embarrassing that you're wasting a lot of potential relying on a couple of weak little vermin, and working for a bunch of bitter sinners," Striker says.
Then places his hand on Blitz's cheek and says, "We might actually make a very good team, Blitz."
Blitz is stunned despite the condition he is in and Striker still has the offer for him. Blitz figures that if he does work for Striker, it will be easy for him to kill Stolas, and might be easy for him to kill the others, and the company he worked hard to make will be no more.
Before the one sided conversation can continue, the door opens, and begins to hear the sound of footsteps. Blitz tries to turn his head to see who it is, but is unable to. Striker however, smirks to see the tall figure wearing a cloak and wearing a familiar top hat. The one to stop in is assumed to be Stolas who has come, alone, without the others.
"Looks like it's time for a little huntin," Striker says, and brings out his angelic weapon.
Striker then stands up and walks towards the figure, relaxing his tails from Blitz's neck and chin. Blitz begins struggling the best he can to break out of his restraint, but isn't able to break free, and unable to cry out because of the cloth gagging his mouth.
Striker walks toward him and says, "I knew you would show up eventually. Of course, since I have your precious little plaything. However…" Then brings out his angelic gun, "I suggest you stay where you are and don't try anything funny business."
Then points his gun at the supposed owl demon prince. Stolas doesn't say a word and remains where he is, not moving an inch.
"Well then, have any last words," Striker questions with a smirk on his face.
"Just this, partner," A different voice speaks up.
Then hears a gun click, and turns to see Moxxie holding two guns and having them pointing at Striker.
"Well well, if it isn't the weak little Imp," Striker says.
Then turns to the supposed Striker, "Which means…"
The hat and cloak has been removed to reveal Loona and Millie, disguised as Stolas. Millie also brings out two sharp daggers.
"Should have figured you would try to rescue your clown of a boss," Striker says.
"You should have, you fuckin snake! Should have killed you when I had the chance," Millie says.
She then charges towards Striker, but the Striker dodges the attacks, and fights back. He brings out his own dagger for a counter attack. Loona quickly charges for her attack, but Striker is able to grab Millie by her arm and throws her at Loona. Striker then brings out his gun and tries to shoot Moxxie. Moxxie quickly moves out of the way and escapes the attack and hides behind some metal boxes close by. Then tries to shoot at Striker with his guns. The serpent Imp quickly dodge the attack as the girls are able to get back on their feet. Then Millie tries to stab Striker, but Striker uses his own daggers to repel the blows. Loona pounces on Striker, but then he kicks her on the nose. Loona is so furious that she tries to bite him. Striker also kicks her in the stomach.
While the fight is going on, Blitz still feels sick and dizzy, and unable to see much. However, he is barely able to hear Loona, Millie, and Moxxie fighting Striker. He is relieved that they come, but concerned about the danger, and wonders why Stolas isn't with them. Suddenly, he feels a familiar hand touching his face.
Then a soft and concerning voice, "Blitz."
Blitz slowly opens his eyes and despite having a blurry vision, he is relieved to see Stolas is in front of him.
"Don't worry Blitzy, you'll be okay," Stolas says.
He then unties the cloth behind his head and removes it from his face.
"Are you alright?" Stolas asks, and places both his claws on Blitz's cheeks.
Unable to say a word, Blitz slowly nods his head in reply.
"Oh good," Stolas says with a smile.
Blitz tries to speak up, "Stol… you need… leave… before he…"
"Do not worry, we need to get you out," Stolas says.
Stolas then begins to untie Blitz's ropes, starting with his wrists.
Meanwhile, Striker continues to fight off Millie and Loona who are fighting him with close combats. Moxxie then fires his gun from a distance, but Striker is able to dodge it. One almost hits Loona if she doesn't dodge.
She glares at Moxxie, "Watch it asshole!"
"Sorry!" Moxxie calls out.
Millie continues to fight Striker and each of them try to stab each other with their daggers. Just then, Striker grabs Millie by her tail, swings her around a bit, and throws her at Loona, causing both girls to fall once more, and this time, rather hard. Striker then turns his head to see where his hostage is, as well as a certain Goetia Prince.
He evilly smirks and says, "So that's their game, huh."
He then brings out his angelic weapon and plans to finish Stolas and Blitz and sneak up on them from behind.
Meanwhile Stolas is still working on free Blitz from his restraints on his wrists. Once Blitz's wrists are free, he is able to hug Stolas, much to his surprise.
He softly says, "Than-thank you…"
"We'll worry about the thank you after finishing untying your restraints," Stolas says.
Blitz slowly nods his head in reply, and Stolas begins to work on untie the ropes on Blitz's ankles. Blitz can't help but show a smile in relief that Stolas is here. He then looks behind and becomes shocked.
He weakly says, "St-Stolas…"
Before Stolas can reply, he feels something pressed against the back of his head, and Striker's voice, "I stay where you are if I were you, blueblood."
Stolas stops what he's doing and places his arms around Blitz in concern.
"It's a damn shame. I was thinking of having the boss man kept alive if he agrees to work with me, but it appears I'll have to kill the both of you," Striker says, his finger on the trigger.
Before Striker can fire his gun, Moxxie is able to fire his gun at Striker's hand, knocking the gun off his hand. The gun then slides on the ground and towards the wall. Striker angrily turns to see Moxxie holding his guns and out of the hiding place. Millie and Loona also surround him as well. Seeing that there's no way of escaping this, he brings out two round balls and throws them on the ground. Then smoke explodes all over the area. The group coughs as Millie and Moxxie stay close and Stolas holds Blitz in his arms.
"Maybe y'all get me next time around!" Striker's voice says.
With that, the smoke clears to see that Striker is no longer in the warehouse, but his gun has been left behind.
Moxxie picks up the gun, "That was too close."
"Indeed," Stolas says, and picks up Blitz in his arms, "I think it's best we get Blitz back home to get some rest."
Everyone agrees with the idea.
Sometime later, Blitz groans and opens his eyes to see Stolas along with Millie, Moxxie, and Loona watching over him.
"Stol… guys… wha-what happened? Where's…" Blitz asks, tired and groggy.
"Striker manages to escape, but I don't think he'll try the same stunt anytime soon. Seeing how aggressive Stolas actually is, despite being a prince," Loona says.
"Yeah. Stolas actually came through and saved our asses," Millie says.
"But where did…" Blitz softly asks.
"We don't know. He's probably left the city by now, and it will be difficult to find him at this point," Moxxie says.
Stolas then places his hand on Blitz's cheek and slowly rubs it, "How are you feeling?"
"I still feel awful. My throat hurts, I've been dizzy throughout this whole mess, and… I just don't feel like myself right now," Blitz says, tired and groans in pain.
"You just focus on getting some rest. We'll uh, let you rest," Moxxie says.
"Goodnight, Blitz," Millie says, leaving the room.
Loona follows after them, but notices Stolas is not leaving behind. Not really giving a care nor she might have luck convincing Stolas of leaving, she leaves the room and closes the door. Once knowing they're alone, Stolas then removes his cloak, hat, and his tunic and places it on the chair close by. Then lays down on the bed next to Blitz.
Blitz seems to notice Stolas is lying next to him, "Stolas…"
"Yes, Blitzy?" Stolas questions.
"What are… What are you doing? I… I don't want to get you sick or feel like…" Blitz says, and begins coughing.
Before he can continue, Stolas places his black claw behind Blitz's head and has him leaning on his chest, and rubs the back of his head.
"There there Blitzy, I don't mind it at all. I wanted to help you get better," Stolas says.
"Stolas…" Blitz softly replies.
He then gently places his other black claw hand and rubs Blitz's chin. Blitz lets out a sigh in reply, and feels relaxed.
"There Blitzy, relax, you're okay now," Stolas says.
Blitz sighs in relaxation and says, "Thank you, Stolas."
"You're welcome, Blitzy," Stolas says.
He then unbuttons Blitz's pajama shirt and has it removed and it falls to the floor. Then Stolas lays down on the bed with Blitz laying on his chest, and has the covers over them both. Stolas reaches his black claws on to Blitz's back and gently strokes his back. Blitz sighs feeling relaxed and at ease.
Blitz then softly asks, "Stolas…"
"Hmm… yes, Blitzy?" Stolas akss.
Then Blitz says, "Please stay tonight."
"Yes Blitzy, of course I will stay," Stolas says.
"Thank you…" Blitz says before he falls asleep.
Stolas chuckles and says, "Of course, my little Imp."
Soon, Stolas falls asleep with Blitz resting on his feathery chest and spends the rest of the night with Blitz. The two continue to sleep peacefully.