Here you all go tell me what you all think and if anyone has any ideas please tell me, I will see if they fit in with what I have in mind.
My eyes open and all I the night sky. That along filled me with a sense of fear as I quickly set up. The night sky was just a painting on the ceiling of the room and fear quickly took hold of my heart as I looked around the room with grey walls with intricate patterns all over them, dimly lit with a faint green light coming from a few candles lit with a light green flame. But as quickly as the fear came it suddenly vanished as I wonder if this is not my room where was my room? I tried thinking back trying to remember anything about my old room but everything feels so far away like a dream fading out of memory.
My thoughts then shifted as I hear quiet footsteps outside the room. The sense of fear quickly returned as I quickly laid back down to pretend to be asleep. As soon as I manage to close my eyes and take a deep calming breath the door opened. Then the footsteps got closer to the bed. "Pisstt hey, human are you awake?" Asked a young feminine voice while I was poked by a small hand, undoubtedly belonging to a kid. So against my better judgment, I slightly open my left eye to see who's poking me.
To my surprise, I see a small owl-like child in a pink dress covered with white stars. The surprised me enough that I ardently opened both of my eyes causing her to, from the looks of it jump with excitement. She then quickly hopped up on the bed to get a better look at me. I nearly jumped under the covers but seeing that she seems friendly I stayed put.
She blinked "Hi I'm Octavia. What's your name?" She asked with her beak uplifted in what I assume is a friendly smile. I stared for what seemed to be an eternity before shaking myself out of my stupor.
"My name is Ekan," I shakily reply and as soon as I say my name it's hits me, wait did I ever have a last name? Something's wrong but I just can't seem to grasp what it is exactly. But that thought fled as Octavia quickly turned her head to the door as footsteps could be heard heading towards the door. With that Octavia, quickly hopped off the bed and slid under it. Barely a second later the doorknob opens revealing a tall owl in royal attire and who for some reason seems to have a familiar presence.
"Ahh you awake, excellent, now I'm sure you have many questions but you must look presentable before I hand you over to Stella. She's always been fascinated by you humans, I'm sure she will find you adorable." He said as he walked over to the bed and picked me up with ease.
As this is happening I find myself utterly speechless. I mean an owl man came into the room picked me up and is now taking me to the bathroom connected to this room. When we entered he set me in the groups in front of a huge bathtub while he started the water before running his hand underneath it to make sure it's warm. Watching this I finally found my words in this case. "Who are you, where am I, what's going on?" I managed to quietly speak out the questions running through my mind.
He looked at me a gave a light-hearted chuckle. "Oh you see my wife finds you tiny humans just adorable so for her birthday I thought why not find one and give it to her as a pet. Now that's where you come in dear boy." He said petting my head and with that said I felt a sense of confusion as I wonder what he meant by me being his wife's pet.
"AS for where you are well, you are in my mansion in Hell." He said calmly for someone supposedly in a realm of fire and brimstone. With that, my eyes shot open and I could barely stutter out a single word.
"Hhh...Hell?" I squeaked out in shock. To which he really just gave a nod. With that my mind just blank as he cheerfully confirmed what I just heard.
"Yes you see the Goetia family, my family are demon royalty and thus enjoy many privileges that a commoner can only dream of." He said haughtily waving his hand around and pointing to his chest. Well that will explain why this room isn't some nightmare torture chamber since royalty will most certainly have it better but still, I want to know what's going to happen to me exactly.
His demeanor calmed me just a bit as he did not seem aggressive or wish me harm but if he's making me his wife's pet, what does that mean exactly? "Uh-uh, mr..." I began as he never told me his name.
"Oh, where are my manners, Stolas, my name is Stolas." He tells me as he dips his hand in the water checking its warmth before nodding and pouring in a glass bottle of liquid in it he grabbed from a cabinet beside the sink. Once he poured the contents soapy bubbles started to form in the water.
"Uh, Stolas sir "What's going to happen to me as your wife's pet?" I asked wondering exactly what's going to happen to me sense I am still extremely fearful of what might await me since I don't know much about his wife. With that, he have a smile
"Oh don't worry she vary kind to her pets, trust me I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself though be prepared to be dragged around high society and flaunted in front of others. She can be a bit.." He shook his hand for a moment trying to find the precise words.
"Never mind trust me I'm sure you will find your days here pleasant and...Octavia?" I said as he looked over my head so I turned around the find said owl demoness trying to sneak out the room with her hand on the door. Now being caught she gave a sheepish look and waved. Stolas stood up to his full height making him one intimidating figure.
"Now Octavia I told you not to come in here and wake him. And most importantly you are supposed to be downstairs distracting your mother." He said as a father talking to a young child who just got her hand caught in the preverbal cookie jar.
"But daddy he was already awake and mommy's guests were arriving so she's busy talking." She replied trying to sound as innocent as possible. With that, her father gave out a sigh before looking at me as I gave a nod conferring that she did not wake me.
"Alright, Octavia but I still want you to keep an eye on your mother as I put the finishing touches on her gift." He said as his daughter quickly opened the door and left the room shutting the door behind her. Stolas gave a pleasant chuckle at his daughter's antics but then looked down back at me.
"Alright you just hop into the tub and I will be right back with your new clothing and some shampoo." He said as he left the bathroom shutting the door behind him. With that, I remove my clothes and climb into the bath. Once I slid into the warm water that sets just over my shoulders.
I feel myself relax as the bubble bath is quite southing and smells of watermelon. There is also a red washcloth and several bars of soap and other bath-related items. After scrubbing up I heard a knock on the door.
"Ekan I have the shampoo and some clothes," he said as he opened the door and walked in holding a hanger with a black shirt and pants covered with white moons. He hung them up a hook on the door before handing me a purple glass bottle.
"Thank you," I said and he smiled and gave a nod while walking back to the door.
"I will be setting right outside as you finish getting cleaned up. Call me if you need anything." He said shutting the door behind him.
With that, I quickly shampoo my hair with the grape-smelling substance and after about ten or so minutes I finished my bath and figured it was time to get dressed and prepare for whatever is awaiting me. So with that, I hop out of the tub, dry off, and put on the clothes Stolas has given me. Once properly dressed I walk out of the bathroom and found Stolas sitting on the bed reading a book.
As soon as he saw me he closed his book and stood up. "Excellent you look presentable." He said as he walked over and began inspecting me.
I gave a sky nod at the energetic demon just before he picked me up. "Alright, I think it's about time to present you to Stella." With that, he adjusted his cape to cover me up making me a little nevus but I thought it best to just remain silent.
Though I can't see where he was taking me I can still hear and boy does this feel like a walk. Once he opened the door and walked down several corridors and two flights of stairs did I began to hear voices. They sounded feminine though I can't tell how many there are. As Stolas continues to keep me concealed I once again feel my courage failing me as I feard what sight I'm about to see.
"Ah, there is my husband now. Whatever could be under his cape?" Asked a woman who I am now certain is the wife of Stolas as we walked closer and closer.
"Ah Stella and company, what I have under my cape is my gift to you," said Stolas as I waited with beaded brath for him to reveal me.
Out of several seconds of quietly muttering amongst her friends most of which I couldn't make out but I did understand when one yelled out.
"JUST OPEN IT STELLA!" Yelled out what I assume to be one of her girlfriends.
"Alright, alright let us see what my generous husband has bought me." She said in a regal manner and once those words were said the cape is pulled back faster than I could blink.
The first thing that hit me was the smell of fresh air with a slight sulfury scent and light but with a reddish hue. The sounds I can hear at my reveal are sudden gasps. I quickly turned my head to find three bird demons similar to Stolas expert their feathers were a different color seated at a round table. The woman on the left has brown feathers with dark makeup. The woman in the center has white feathers and pink makeup on her beak. The one on the right actually seems to not have feathers with a darker shade of makeup like the one on the far left. Their reaction ranged from statements ranging from "Is that a?" Said the one on the left.
"My word I've not seen one in person in ages." Said the female on the far right both of whom are looking at me with wide eyes. Then the woman who I'm now sure is Stolases wife spoke.
"You got me a.." She slowly started as she stared at me with her red eyes. Once she said that Stolas let out a chuck before taking another few steps towards her while turning me around to face her. He then stretched out his arms practically handing me off to her. Once he did this I saw Stella's eyes light up and she reached for me, taking me into her arms. I must say for some reason her touch relaxed me, made my nervousness fade away. She checks me out, rubs my hair as her friends stand up and start crowding around me saying things such as.
"Oh Stella isn't this precious, I haven't been this close to a human child in centuries." said the one with brown feathers, and the other one pinched my cheek.
"Yes MY human is just adorable," said Stell as she kept her regal tone, yet failed to hide her surprise and mirth from her voice. She then gave me a tight hug.
"What's your name little one?" She asked me as I'm almost smothered from all the attention I'm getting.
"Ekan" I manage to get out for one of the bird ladies is still pinching my left cheek.
"Ekan, what a nice name. I've always wanted a pet human. Your kind is just so fascinating and an innocent soul is so hard to come by down here." She said stroking my hair as the other two women stepped back and took their seats as an imp wealing in a cart with fancy cups of tea and pastries out here in this beautiful yet strange garden.
The next thing I noticed is Octavia running out from inside the manor but stopped once she saw me sitting on her mother's lap. "Ahh, I missed it." She said with an angry grunt and the child stomping of the foot. But then she ran toward me and her mom.
Octavia grabbed the sleeve of her mother's white dress. "Mommy, can I show Ekan around the house?" She asked excitedly about the idea of showing me around I guess. But Stella just patted her daughter on the head.
"Maby later Via but for now please set down and have some tea." She said and Octavia seemed a little disappointed but walked up to a small red creature who handed her a cup. I was curious about what is about to happen next when Stella seemed to read my mind.
"Ah with my new pet here we might need some extra tea." She then clapped her hands and another small red sharply dressed creature ran up to her.
"Bring an extra pot of tea and delectables." She commanded and the imp quickly disappeared from my angle of viewing. I quickly looked at Stolas who walked up to the table and took a seat beside Octave to seat to his right beside me and Stella. Then I looked to the other two demons setting at the table as trays of food and tea is placed in front of each of us. Well, two in front of Stella but I guess one of them is for me. Anyway, one of stell's friends, the one with the brown feathers staring at me.
"So Ekan I'm must ask how are things going on back on earth? Honestly, I have been out of the loop for some time, anything at all will be interesting." She asked and I figure it's best to say I have no real memory of my life before today.
"I don't really know, I can't remember anything before today," I say looking around at everyone at the table. With that said the bird demon shrugged
"Oh well, that's understandable given your situation. " She said not really seeming to care that much about it. Then Stolas spoke up which didn't surprise me.
That is because I have erased his name and thus removing his vary existence from the human world. Consequently, this also removes his memories of the human world." He explained and to be honest I have no idea how to feel about that. But the others at the table didn't seem bothered by it. In fact, the whole conversation seems to have escaped Octavia since she is munching on some fanger sandwich. Knowing that also makes me wonder where I learned stuff about tea parties. As I was lost in thought it was Stella's voice that pulled me out.
"Do you like sugar in your tea Ekan?" She asked and well I would honest like some.
"Yes, please," I said as politely as I could.
"Of course let mommy put some sugar in your tea." She said in a tone one would expect an ower to their pet. This received different reactions from the others attending the gathering.
"Awwww" Came from stells girlfriend while Stolas quickly but a cloth to wipe his mouth. Octavia just giggled most likely finding the situation funny.
Anyway, I took a sip of my tea once Stella put a sugar cube in it. It was nice, sweet and not too hot. Then she placed a small plate in front of me next to her own and place some pasties and a tea sandwich on both of them.
The conversation to be honest seemed to be above me as the adults talked while I and Octavia seemed to just enjoy the food and drink. I did manage to catch something about hell's political hierarchy and marriage between royalty but other than that I failed to understand what the conversation is about exactly.
After eating Stella placed me off her lap. "Oh Via why don't you and Ekan go play a little before the rest of the guests show up for this evening's festivities." With those words, Octavia lept from her chair and grabbed me by my right arm. I flowed her to the door with no small amount of anticipation, after all, it's not every day you get to freely walk about the house of a dark lord.