The Blood Burger smelled as repulsive as ever, but it did have tasty food regardless. Cody and Loona found Tex, Crystal, and Serena together at a booth in the back, and They sat over to where they were.
"Hey guys." Said Crystal. "Glad you can make it here."
"We wouldn't have missed it for the better." Said Loona, sitting in a separate booth with the kid, behind the three hellhounds. "Anything new going on with you guys?"
"Nope. Same old stuff." Said Serena "You guys?"
"I think I got Stolas in trouble." Cody blurted. Crystal and Serena didn't exactly know what the boy meant. "But it wasn't my fault."
"No, of course not." Said Loona.
"What do you mean?" Asked Crystal.
"I didn't mean to anger Abdrealphus." Cody continued. "And he's going to have Stolas-"
"Don't worry about it." Loona said. "Just remember it wasn't your fault. Stolas can handle this." She looked at her friends and explained the whole situation to her three hellhound cohorts.
When she was done explaining it to them, the three were absolutely surprised to hear of the most recent news. "Jesus." Said Tex. "Abdrealphus is angry huh?"
"That must have been intense." Said Serena
"I'm really glad I wasn't there when it happened." Crystal added
"I know I'm big and strong and all," said Vortex, "but I think Abdrealphus would have just froze me if I tried to fight him. I may not know the guy, but he is unpredictable and literally cold-hearted from what I heard about him."
"What would be the point?" Said Loona. "Killing a Goetia can get you in gigantic trouble anyway. They are haughty, rich shitheads after all."
"Look, I just need to try and forget about it." Cody breathed. "Besides, Stella sounded like a mean lady."
"Heh, a mean lady would be an understatement." Said Loona. "If you ever want to get married one day, do not end up with a woman like her."
"I'll remember that." Cody said. "But I'm doing ok, I'm off from school for a week because of those demons shooting up the place."
"Ah yeah, Tex told us about that." Said Serena
"Chorts are a real pain the a- I mean neck." Crystal added. "I know, there's a kid present."
"I'm used to those cuss words." Cody said.
"Yeah, but you still really shouldn't be saying any of the seven cuss words." Said Tex. "Notice how there's a parallel with that. Seven deadly sins and seven bad words."
"Ok."
"Just don't worry and try to forget about the whole thing." Said Crystal.
"Yeah, Stolas can do something about this." Serena added
"But it's probably best to stay away from Abdrealphus." Said Loona. "People like him are unpredictable. He kinda has a playful side to him."
"What do you mean, Loona?" Asked Cody.
"He's been known to freeze some demons just for kicks sometimes."
A cold chill went down poor Cody's spine just thinking of the thought of Abdrealphus turning him into a human popsicle. "Why do I believe that. He almost tried to kill me when he thought I killed Stella."
"Yeah, we're glad you're alright." Said Tex. "I don't even care about the laws of the Goetia family of pompous shithe- I mean, family of pompous fools."
"Pfft. Those fancy, arrogant rich folk." Loona shrugged off. "They get all the fun on top where the lower class can't afford to have. The one percent are the worst kind of bunch."
"Someone like Elon Musk." Serena pointed. "He's richer than Bill gates now."
"Yeah he's got mo-ney." Tex said."
"He can probably afford at least ten airports or heliports." Said Crystal. "Wouldn't surprise me."
"But Tex, as much as I hate that snowy peacock, I don't want you to get executed by any Angry one of those rich folk."
"But when it comes to Cody," said Tex. "Or any of my friends, I will do anything to defend then."
Loona smiled. "You know, Eclipse is really lucky to have you as a girlfriend."
"Thanks, Loona."
"And you guys are lucky to have him work for I.M.P" said Serena.
"Yeah, he'll help you get the job done with his muscles."
"Ah, you're just saying that. And I'm glad I quit being Verosika's bouncer. Blitzo is giving me more money than she did."
"Cool." Said Cody.
"So how are you doing with those axes Fizzaroli gave you? Asked Serena
"I'm still having a hard time in using them. They're heavier than they look. The actors in movies who use these things make it look so easy for them."
"That's just Hollywood for you, unfortunately." Said Crystal. "Hollywood is full of fakers and liars."
"Liars?" Said Cody
"Yep, Hollywood is a place of broken hopes and dreams." Said Loona. "Trust me, many sinners down here have done evil things just to do something famous. Bu my you'll get the hang of using those babies. Practice makes perfect, Cody." She gently patted his head to encourage him to do his best."
"Yeah." Said Tex. "You'll grow up to be a strong man one day as long as you keep on training."
So Tex was the one to buy them food and waited for at least ten minutes. Finally, they got their food and drinks, not hesitating to dig in their lunch. Of course, Cody couldn't eat blood, so his burger was regular. "If I do get fat, is there a way I can just get rid of it?"
"Well there is a surgical procedure." Said Serena. "It's called a liposuction. It sucks all the fat from inside the body through a tube."
"But you won't get fat." Loona said. "You're a kid, Cody. You don't have to worry about yourself. Besides, you don't eat this stuff every day."
"I know."
Suddenly, the atmosphere became so cold in an instant, and everyone began shivering (except for the hellhounds and Mammalian demons since they had fur to keep warm.) Cody was especially shivering from how cold it was. It was like he transported from Hell to Mt Kilimanjaro, or from Hell to Antarctica. He quickly clutched his hands at his arms as he was getting cold from this unexplained weather. He was shaking from the freezing weather and wished he had a coat on
"Brr, what is that?" he said. Then a large figure appeared outside of the restaurant window, and he recognized it as this demon was walking in a graceful manner. Cody recognized the fur coat he was wearing and how he looked like Stolas. He set foot inside the restaurant, and everyone gasped to see that it was none other than: Andrealphus himself. The Goetia marquis looked around at his surroundings with slight disgust since he had a rather low opinion on "peasants". Then he noticed an imp family with a couple and three children. An eldest daughter, a middle son, and a youngest son, who was only one and a half.
Without warning, he raised his left hans and froze all of those demons at once, scaring everyone. "Ah." he took a deep inhale. "I love the smell of frozen imps in the morning." then he looked at Cody. "Ah, Cody my boy. How quaint to see you again." then he walked over to him. Deep down, Cody wished his had his axes to at least try and take him on (even if that attempt would be rather fruitless). Loona, and the other hellhounds looked defensive, and began growling at the Goetia marquis to show how intimidating they are to the peacock demon.
"Stay away from him, you frozen he-cunt!" said Loona growling.
"Oh my!" said Andrealphus in mock-offense. "Such language. Look, I am not here to hurt Cody. I just want to talk to him."
"You're not going to freeze me, are you? Cody looked a little afraid.
"No, of course not." he knelt on his knees, and said: "I wanted to come here to apologize for almost freezing you yesterday. I... didn't know what came over me. Stella was my sister after all. And her demise was a really big shock for me, and the other Goetia family members. So, I know very well who's fault it is."
"Please, don't kill Stolas, your highness." said Cody
"Oh, i'm just a marquis." said he. "I am not really a prince or a king like many others. Just call me Andrealphus."
"Stolas was just helping me out. I didn't want Stella or Striker to kill me."
"I perfectly understand." said Andrealphus. "But the Goetia law is the Goetia law."
"Well fuck you, and fuck your laws!" Loona barked
Andrealphus glared at her and said: "Watch it, or you will end up like that lot over there."
The female hellhound ultimately kept her cool and took a breath.
"So listen Cody. I will get back at Stolas somehow. It could happen today, tomorrow, or next week, or even next month. But we will have to wait and see. Again, i deeply apologize for losing my cool at you yesterday. I hope you understand."
"I do understand, i guess."
"Excellent. Here, have a bottle of ice cold orange juice." he kindly gave him the cold beverage to the young child. "Do enjoy it. But, i think i might have found a perfect way of payback by Stolas." he had a sneaky look on his face. "But do not worry. You are only a child."
"What are you going to do with him?"
"You'll see." said Andrealphus. "Au revoir, mes amis." Then he strode away in a regal manner and as soon as he left, the atmosphere was at normal temperature again.
"I won't worry." said Cody. "It's not my fault, so I will not think about it so much."
Loona smiled, and said: "At a boy Cody." then they continued eating their yummy food and as soon as they finished, they got refills on their drinks before exiting out. Suddenly, Loona got a call on her phone, and groaned at who it is. "What do you want, Blitzo?"
"Loona, Stolas just called me and there is going to be a hearing of him tomorrow." Blitzo replied
"A hearing?"
"Uh-huh. He's going to have us attend."
"Ah shit." Loona cursed. "OK, thanks for letting me know."
"Bye."
"What did he say, Loona?"
"Cody, don't be afraid or anything, but there's going to be a hearing or a trial of Stolas about the whole Stella thing tomorrow."
"A hearing?" said Cody.
"Yes, but it's nothing to worry about." said Loona. "So you wanna go see a movie?"
"Sure." Cody smiled "And maybe the zoo."
"Totally." Crystal said
"Yeah, that sounds fun." said Serena. "Anything to get out of the house."
