From One Hell to Another

by shadowwriter329

When Ichigo's sister was kidnapped into Hell, he and his friends rushed in to save her. Now they find themselves in Hell again but not the same Hell they have seen before. Will they be able to keep their sanity as they work to try and find a way home? "Welcome to I.M.P. new interns!" Rated M because 'duh'

3. The Wonderful World of Loo-Loo Land!

Welcome crazy people of the internet. I hope your bags are packed because we're heading for Loo-loo Land!

(Gasp) Loo-Loo Land!?

Loo-loo Land!

SHUT THE FUCK UP!

Sorry Loona. (Clears throat) sorry I couldn't resist.

But yes we are heading for Hell's second favorite theme park that strangely resembles the first one. The gang will meet Stolas for the first time and how will he make a first impression? Hopefully, a better one than for Blitzo. With the reveal that things are not what they seem how will they handle the possibility of getting home now? Well, let's find out. So grab your apple hats, apply your officially Loo-loo Land approved sunscreen, and enjoy the chaos that only Hell can provide.

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Disclaimer: I do not own the works of Bleach nor Helluva Boss/Hazbin Hotel. This is merely a fan-made parody and for entertainment only

From one Hell to Another Chapter 3

~The Wonderful World of Loo-Loo Land!~

Inside the office of IMP, the mood was tense and uneasy with everyone able to feel it except for Blitzo who was in his office. The rest were in the main lobby of the office where Ichigo and Rukia finished explaining to the normal members of IMP about what they discovered during the mission they took a few days ago. It wasn't just the fact they are in a different Hell, they were in a different world or reality altogether. Yuzu and Orihime were somber as the others already explained it to them after they go home after the mission, both worried and afraid of what to do. Ichigo had decided they needed to tell the others as well since they were already living with Moxxie and Millie, but he also felt that Loona and Blitzo should know as well. The only reason Blitzo wasn't with them was because he was already in his office and told them not to disturb him.

Moxxie and Millie were stunned at the news before Millie got up and walked over to Yuzu and pulled the young girl into a hug to comfort her. Yuzu returned the hug as Millie stroked her hair. Loona was also stunned, her attention on them and not her phone. "I mean…are you sure?" she asked, not wanting to call them lairs but it wasn't something she thought was possible.

Rukia however gave her a serious look and nodded, "too many details are adding up to make us believe this. How we ended up in a completely different Hell than the one we traveled into, how I wasn't able to make contact with the Soul Society while I was in the living world, how normal humans were able to see both Ichigo and myself even without any spiritual energy and finally the fact after the woman died neither Ichigo nor I could find any sign of her spirit we would need to help pass on." Rukia crossed her arms and grimaced, "All signs are pointing to the fact we aren't in our world anymore. Worst we don't even know how to get back to our world either."

Loona grimaced at this news, not sure what she can say. Her usually sassy or snarky comments would only make things worse and she didn't want that. She glanced down at the book they use for their missions and thought of something. "There might be a chance, even a small one."

She looked up to see everyone was focusing their attention on her now. She held up the book to them and explained, "we normally use this to open unrestricted portals to earth but that's all we know. Maybe this book does have a way to get you guys back home." She then winced here, "except I don't know what spell it could be as I only know the portal spell to earth."

"It's.,. possible," Moxxie agreed slowly. "We don't know the full capabilities of the book. The only person that could give us an answer is Prince Stolas."

Loona rolled her eyes, "no duh dumbass. Just one problem; we can't just walk up to him and ask him for lessons on how to use this thing."

"Why not?" Orihime asked, tilting her head. "He's letting you use his book after all."

"Only because Blitzo is sleeping with him," Loona corrected her. "That's how we've been getting away with us using it. Even then it's risky since Stolas has much higher status and rank than any of us."

"There are ranks in Hell?" Ichigo asked, finding the concept to not make any sense at all.

Millie beamed and got an idea. She released Yuzu from her hug and ran to the conference room, returning a few minutes later with a large pad of paper and a stand. Once she set the stand up, she flipped the pad to a blank page, briefly revealing bad cartoonish drawings of the IMP team, (including them with the label 'new interns' over their picture) as she did so and clicked a pen. Turning towards them, Millie smiled at the fact she was teaching the group more about Hell but also helping take their mind off of the issue they are facing. "Now Hell has a hierarchy with demons of power at different levels and ranks. The higher the rank the fewer demons that are a part of it. The very top is Lucifer Morningstar himself, the king of Hell." She wrote Lucifer's name on top of the page.

"Okay that makes sense," Ichigo muttered as his friends paid closer attention.

Millie smiled at this before she went on with her lesson. "Lucifer rules all of Hell and has the most control over the Pride ring, which is the ring we're in. Directly under him is the Morning Family, his wife Lilith, and daughter Charlie."

"Again makes sense," Ichigo said as Millie wrote their names. "Kinda surprising to hear the devil is married and has a kid but not the weirdest thing I've heard."

"What's the princess like?" Orihime asked, raising her hand like she was in class.

Millie took a moment to figure out what to say, "I've only seen her on a special for the news but…how do I put this…?"

"Bubbly," Loona said in a bored tone. "I'm sure you would get along well with her."

Ichigo raised a brow, wondering if they were serious or not. Millie didn't elaborate and went on with her lesson. "Next below them, we have the Seven Deadly Sins, which are the seven demon princes in charge of each ring of Hell based on the seven deadly sins." She writes Seven Sins on the page as well as the sins themselves. "Lucifer doubles as the Sin of Pride but the other Sin rules each of the Rings in their own way. Then below them, we have Hell's Nobile Families including the Ars Goetia with Stolas as a prince of the family."

Ichigo gave a hum as he looked over what was written so far. Rukia seemed interested in this part since she is part of one of the noble families in the Soul Society even if through adoption technically. "So not counting the other noble families, Stolas has only like nine other demons that outrank him."

"I'm not sure how the other nobles are ranked compared to each other," Moxxie added, happy to add to his wife's lesson. "But basically, yes that is the case."

"And a lot more below him in rankings," Millie concluded as she wrote the new rank below Stolas's name. "Then we have what is called the Overlords."

"Overlord?" Rukia asked, never heard of this term before when it comes to nobility.

Moxxie was the one that answered her, "Overlords are sinners that either have a large amount of power, have a great control over other sinners or an industry. Or all three."

"No one really knows how a sinner can become an overlord," Millie told them. "But I think that Lucifer himself decided by facing sinners that are rumored to be powerful and kills them in combat. If they entertained him enough, he would bring them back and make them Overlords."

Loona hummed as she pictured the king of Hell standing over the damaged and broken remains of Overlords like Vox, Valentino, and even the Radio Demon Alastor. "I can believe that."

"And below them are the sinners," Millie continued. "Human souls that are sent to Hell forever."

"Sinners are ranked higher than natural demons born in Hell?" Ichigo asked, finding that to be strange.

Millie shrugged, "well there are plenty of sinners that are stronger than normal demons. I think all the overlords are all sinners at one point or another. Not to mention they are technically immortal."

"Technically?" Yuzu asked, speaking up for the first time during this lesson.

Moxxie nodded, "Unlike us and other hell-born demons, sinners don't die so easily. They can be maimed, crippled, and gain injuries that would kill any of us but will recover in time with perhaps some scars. The only way I know can truly kill any sinner is with a holy weapon."

"And those don't come by easy," Millie agreed. "They are hard to find, mostly through the black market. But while sinners are usually stronger than hell-borns, they are stuck to only the Pride Ring while others can freely travel between the rings. Anyway, after Sinners, we have hell-born demons, and then finally we have imps and hellhounds. And that's it; any questions?"

Yuzu and Orihime both raised their hands and Millie beamed before starting to answer what other questions they had such as the other rings of Hell, why sinners were only allowed in the pride ring and how hell-borns were different from sinners. Ichigo however was thinking over what he just learned, more importantly how the other members of IMP were basically the lowest ranking of demons. And yet despite all of this, Blitzo not only manages to start his own business but does it against all odds. It actually made Ichigo respect the imp slightly. Now if only he wasn't an asshole.

Speaking of which.

"M&M! Interns! Get In Here!" came Blitzo's loud voice from his office, even louder as he shouted into a megaphone. "We're Going To Loo-Loo Land!"

"Loo-loo land?" Ichigo asked only to see Moxxie's confused look as well.

Millie however gasped and turned towards the closed office door with her eyes sparkling. Moxxie walked over to Blitzo's office door and opened it. "Loo-loo land?" he asked, to hopefully clarify the confusion for everyone.

Millie however didn't wait as she jumped through the window of the door and asked excitedly. "Loo-loo land!?"

"Loo-loo land!" Blitzo confirmed loudly with equal excitement into his megaphone.

"Shut The FUCK up!" Loona screams, already getting a headache from all of this and it wasn't even noon yet.

Ichigo groaned as the whole exchange did nothing to answer the important question. "Okay, 'What' is a Loo-loo land?"

"It's a theme park in the Greed Ring!" Millie said with glee as she got out of the broken window. "It's the best place!"

Ichigo nodded, happy for an answer but still had other questions, "Alright…why are we going there?"

"For a job intern," Blitzo explained as he walked out of his office. "I just got a call from Stolas. He's planning on taking his daughter to Loo-loo land and is paying us to be their bodyguards."

"Paying us with what?" Loona asked with narrow eyes. Her concern was legitim since Blitzo was sleeping with the demon for his magic book after all.

Blitzo seems to realize his daughter's train of thought and rolls his eyes. "Money, don't worry I checked." He clapped his hands and rubbed them eagerly. "So pack your stuff everyone and meet us in the van. After we meet up with the perverted bird and his baby bird we're heading straight for the Greed ring."

Moxxie glanced at the others, "All of us? It might be a tight fit, not counting Stolas."

Blitzo rolled his eyes once again, "then the short ones can sit on someone's lap. I don't care so get moving!"

"I'll pass," Loona said dully. "Even without the space issue, I'd rather not go near that shit show."

"Can we come?" Yuzu asked, getting excited. She can't remember the last time her family went to a theme park so she was kinda excited to see what this one was like.

"Of course," Blitzo agreed at once. "You can help keep the kid entertained while the others help keep them safe. We can even do shifts so you can have some fun too."

Millie squealed, "oh I can't wait to show you all Loo-loo land. You are going to have a blast." She pulled Yuzu into a hug, "We'll show you all the best rides or play one of the games!"

Yuzu and Orihime got even more excited while Rukia was starting to get curious about what a 'theme park' truly was. Blitzo rolled his eyes at their antics as he grabbed a set of keys from the desk and headed for the door, "pile into the van bitches, anyone who's not in it when I start it will be left behind."

He didn't have to wait as everyone besides Loona followed after him, Yuzu only stopping for a moment to ask if she wanted to get anything for the hellhound while they were there. Loona waved her off and assured her that she didn't need anything. As they exit the office Ichigo realized something. "You said this place is in the Greed ring. How do we go to a different ring in Hell?" he asked as they piled into the elevator.

Blitzo rolled his eyes as he pressed the button to close the door. "The elevator duh."

Ichigo blinked in confusion as he didn't expect this answer, causing him to ask as the doors closed, "the what?"

(Scene change)

Ichigo and the others stared at the large golden building with imps and other demons moving in and out in a hurry. While the ride was short and already rearranging themselves for when their clients joined them with Yuzu sitting on her brother's lap and Rukia in Orihime's, they all got out near the entrance while Blitzo gave them instructions from the driver seat. "Okay, I'm going to get the van into the storage garage so we can take it with us because I sure ain't the fuck walking there. Stolas should be inside, so go find him and wait for me. Also Ichigo," the teen stared at the imp as he wondered what he needed to tell him since he was using his actual name this time. "Since you're a pretty boy, I suggest that you be careful around Stolas. Don't listen to anything he says in case he wants to diddle your holes."

"What?" Ichigo asked, very confused by what he just heard.

Blitzo didn't bother clarifying as he took off around the corner. Ichigo resisted the urge to go after him and turned his attention back to the building. "When you said you used an elevator to go between the rings of Hell I thought you were joking."

"What did you think we used?" Millie asked him.

Ichigo shrugged, "I don't know; gates, portals, heck even trains but an elevator isn't what I expected."

Moxxie hummed as he tried to picture such methods but had a hard time with it. Rukia also studied the building, surprised by the structure that seem to be a completely different style from the other buildings in Hell or even what she saw in the Soul Society. "And any demon can come through here? Just like that?"

"Well all demons that are born in Hell," Moxxie clarified for them. "Sinners can't go beyond Pride Ring no matter how hard they tried."

"What's stopping them?" Ichigo asked, not seeing any security outside to stop sinners from just coming inside.

Millie however smiled and gestured towards one of the side streets. They watched down as a demon with a head and upper body like a bull was riding a motorcycle at breakneck speeds. But as he turned onto the street he jerked and seem to flatten on an invisible wall, the bike kept going before it lost control without its driver and crashed into a wall. The bull demon collapsed onto the ground where he groaned in pain and one of his horns broke off. The others watched as the invisible wall flashed a light red before showing no signs it was ever there. Millie chuckled and explained, "a barrier made by Lucifer himself. No sinner can get through by air, land, or even underground. Many of them tried but not even Overlords can bust their way through."

"Good to know," Ichigo said since that means at least that no sinner will bother them while on this trip. "And since we passed that barrier with no problems, we don't have to worry about it then?"

"None of you are sinners, and most of you are technically alive," Moxxie pointed out helpfully. "So we shouldn't have any problems from the elite…hopefully."

"Come on," Millie encouraged him as she led them into the station. "Let's find Stolas."

Inside the station still had the gold theme looking like it was newly built and in perfect condition, from the monitors showing when the elevators were leaving for which Ring and the times for the next stop for those rings. Ichigo will admit it was very impressive and looked fancier than any station he has seen before. He had a hard time believing that this place was in the middle of Hell with how fancy it was and what good condition it was in. his train of thought was broken when Millie beamed and called out, "there he is!"

Ichigo followed her gaze to see two demons that were quite different than the others but that might have been due to the feeling they gave off. The older one, no doubt Stolas, was an anthropomorphic owl demon. He is tall and slender, with white heart-shaped facial feathers and a small black beak. His eyes were red and had a second smaller pair above the first. Most of his body was covered in gray-blue feathers, which gradients to dark gray-blue on his head and long, plume-like tail. While he was giving off the air of a noble, he clearly wasn't dressed as one as he wore a plain white t-shirt with a red logo of some sort of apple with a face on it and red shorts, showing off long black skinny bird-like legs ending in clawed bird-like feet.

His daughter was much shorter with the same dark feathers and white feathers around her face like her father. She is wearing a pink glittery dress, a dark feather shawl around her shoulders, pink arm warmers with stars on them, black boots, and a black beanie hat with a pale tiara design on it. She also wore a pink choker around her neck.

As they moved closer Ichigo noticed that Stolas was taller than even Kenpachi but while he had a lanky build, Ichigo could tell he had some power behind him. The prince noticed them as they got closer and beamed, "ah, and here's our security for today." He then looked around as if trying to find someone, "where's Blitzy at? I was sure he would be with you."

"He's parking the van so we can take it to Loo-loo land," Ichigo explained, noticing the look of annoyance Stolas's daughter gave him at the mention of Blitzo.

Stolas seemed to blink and noticed the rest of them. "My, my; what have we here?"

Stolas's daughter also noticed them and looked confused, "I thought Sinners couldn't enter the station."

"They can't," Stolas confirmed as hummed in thought, "these four aren't sinners at all."

Yuzu took a moment to step forward and gave the demon a short bow, "greetings your majesty. My name is Yuzu Kurosaki, this is my big brother Ichigo and his friends Orihime and Rukia."

"Charmed young lady," Stolas greeted politely with a smile. "I am Stolas of the Ars Goetia and this is my daughter Octavia."

Octavia gave a small, confused wave which Orihime cheerfully returned. Stolas had a small smile at the fact his daughter seem to be at least getting along with them so far but eyed the four humans in front of him. Finally, he said "may I ask what are you four are exactly? I can't place my finger on it, but I know you aren't sinners. In fact, if I am not mistaken, most of you are living human souls."

"That's right your highness," Millie informed him. "Yuzu and Orihime are normal living humans that are trapped in Hell while Ichigo and Rukia are real Grim Reapers!"

Whatever Stolas was thinking of it clearly wasn't that as he looked at them surprised. "My word."

"Real Grim Reapers?" Octavia asked, studying the two in question.

"I'm technically a substitute Soul Reaper," Ichigo corrected with a shrug. "Basically, I'm a human with the powers of a Soul Reaper. Orihime has different powers of her own and my sister is just human."

Stolas hummed before he gave a short bow, "well greetings then my reaper friend, my thanks for being part of our security today." He then rubbed a finger under his chin. "May I ask how you came into working with Blitzy and his team?"

Ichigo glanced at his sister and sighed, "it's kinda a long story."

"Well, you can tell on the ride there," Blitzo said as he stepped into view. "Stupid storage garage. I swear they keep rising the prices for vans."

"I'll compensate you Blitzy," Stolas confirmed, grinning when the imp appeared. He didn't notice the annoyed look his daughter was giving him.

Blitzo eyed him suspiciously but then rolled his eyes, "okay whatever."

Then the intercom came to life as a loud female voice called out, [Elevator 666 leaving for Greed in five Minutes!]

"That's us," Blitzo said as he started ahead with Stolas next to him. "Come on team, let's get this over with."

Stolas followed close behind him while Millie and Moxxie walked with Orihime, Rukia, and Yuzu, the female imp talking to them about what to expect for Loo-loo land. Ichigo paused when he noticed Octavia was lagging behind, the young demon pinching the bridge of her eyes as if to try and hold off a headache. "You okay?" he asked.

Octavia blinked, surprised at being asked that but recovered. "I can already tell that this is going to be a long trip. Longer if dad starts flirting with that imp."

Ichigo shrugged, "I think it's a dad's job to embarrass their kids. I can list off plenty of examples with my old man."

"Does he also have affairs with others and cause a shouting match throughout the house?" Octavia asked, knowing she was projecting a little but couldn't help it.

This caused Ichigo to scoff, "if anything the old goat would willingly and violently castrate himself before he would even think of cheating on mom. He hasn't even considered dating even though she's been dead for nearly ten years."

Octavia actually winced here, not thinking her actions through, and hope she didn't open any wounds. "Sorry," she muttered. She knew if her mother found out she apologize to someone below her station (she wasn't sure where Ichigo or any other Grim reapers would stand in the rankings) but even she knew when she might have crossed a line.

To her surprise Ichigo just shrugged her off, "I've come to terms with it, for the first time in years actually. Plus, I found out my old man manage to avenge her even when I couldn't." He then got an annoyed look, "that doesn't mean he doesn't have his embarrassing moments. My sisters get it a bit more but at least he stopped doing his attack wake-up calls."

Octavia stopped, not sure she heard correctly. "His what?" she asked, moving again to catch up with him.

"He would wake me up with a loud cry and usually with a flying kick or a body slammed," Ichigo explained, not seeing the bewildered look Octavia gained. "He always called it training or whatever excuse he had. Honestly, I now have a habit of knowing when he was going for it in my sleep and knocking him away. He's stopped doing that recently but I hope he doesn't start again."

Octavia couldn't help but stare at Ichigo, wondering he if he was messing with her or not. Compared to that it makes even her most strict lessons with either parent pale in comparison. Say what you will about her parents but they took her lessons seriously, even her father, but never to that extent. Feeling it would be better to change the subject she finally asked, "So how did your group get into Hell if most of you are alive?"

Ichigo hummed wondering how to begin as they entered the station where they needed to be, "well for it started when some cloaked and designed figured appeared and attacked us."

(scene change)

"…when we got inside their home and got Yuzu down to rest up did we find out where we're still in Hell but a completely different one enterally."

After they entered the fancy golden lobby of the elevator, with sections and long seats that wouldn't be out of place on a train or bus beside the color and looking like gold, the remaining demon members of their group were interested in the story so he started over. While Millie and Moxxie already heard them tell this when they first met, they were still amazed by what they were told. Thankfully they did have anyone else bother them. Stolas seem to make sure they had a private area for the ride down and while they have gotten some looks, no one dared approach them. Stolas and Octavia were caught on every word as they talked of how they entered their world's Hell, the different guardians that sent shivers down Octavia's spine, and how they appeared in this Hell. "That is insane," Octavia finally said.

"Oh, I agree," Stolas added with a nod. "I doubt I would believe it if it wasn't for the fact you are in front of me. And even then it is because I can tell none of you have the feeling of Hell nor of the mortal realm. Still, this is the first I have ever heard of more than one Hell before."

"We have an idea of why that is," Rukia admitted, crossing her arms in her seat. "But it still leaves us in a troublesome situation."

Stolas rubbed his chin and glanced at Rukia, the only true soul reaper of the group as he learned since she wasn't a living soul like Ichigo. He will admit his curiosity was getting the better of him before he subtly summoned his power without the others noticing and used it to peek into her soul. A lesser-known ability several members of the Ars Goetia can do and while he wasn't a master he could at least use it to gain an idea of a person's power and more importantly a person's intent for the most part. But what he saw surprised him.

He no longer found himself in the Elevator but in a frozen wonderland filled with different trees covered in ice and snow while snow was falling from the night sky. He was almost in awe at the beautiful scenery before he noticed someone standing before him. It was a tall human-looking woman with white hair that seemed purer than the snow in an elegant bun while wearing a light blue kimono if he recalled correctly. In her hand was a brilliant blade that he was sure would cause many of his relatives to be envious and want it in their collection. The blade seemed to glow and reminded Stolas of ice while at the end of the pummel was a long white ribbon. Suddenly the chilly air plummeted to below-freezing temperature as the woman turned and glared her icy eyes at him. Stolas's feathers stood on end as the woman pointed the blade at him before he released his power and was once again in the elevator. He shuddered as while he really wasn't in the cold environment, the chill still remained. He glanced at Rukia and saw she didn't notice his actions. Still, Stolas now believed these reapers were more than meets the eye.

No one noticed this small interaction the prince did as Ichigo sighed, "It doesn't get any easier. But we're together and alive. We just need to find a way to get us back home."

Octavia thought for a moment before she glanced at her father, "what about dad grimoire? I know it can make portals to the mortal world and more. Surly it can get you guys back home even if he's lending it out for the moment."

Stolas chuckled nervously as he saw his daughter's pointed look, keying him in that she knows that he is allowing Blitzo to use it. The imp in question either didn't notice Stolas' discomfort or just ignored it. "That's why they are working for my company as interns. But so far they have done a decent job. Loonie's little helper has been helping around the office and our nurse patched us up from the last job after Moxxie fucked up."

"Happy to help boss!" Orihime said cheerfully.

Ichigo rolled his eyes but went on, "we did make a deal to use it but we hit a roadblock."

Stolas raised a brow at this, "what kind of roadblock?"

Before he could answer they felt the whole Elevator shudder and shake before it stopped. [Elevator 666 now arriving in the Ring of Greed]

"Alright, people!" Blitzo said as he got to his feet. "We still got a short drive so wait for me outside while I get the van."

The imp raced off to beat the other demons and imps heading for the exit while the other waited for the crowd to thin out. Stolas seemed disappointed at the fact Blitzo went off ahead but waited with the others, not seeing the look his daughter was giving him. Octavia held back a groan and desperately wanted a distraction. She glanced at the others and focused on Ichigo and Rukia, "So what are the abilities of a Soul Reaper?"

Rukia seemed surprised by the sudden interest, "you really wish to learn?"

The smaller owl demon shrugged, "I need a distraction from my dad's…antics."

Rukia gave a look of understanding and nodded, "well for starters with the expectation of Ichigo and other past substitutes, Soul Reapers are already dead and thus reside in the Soul Society, or our afterlife. We mostly deal with the souls of those that died to keep balance."

(Scene change)

Rukia continued the abridged lessons of a soul reaper's abilities during the drive to Loo-loo land. Thankfully it was a twenty-five-minute drive but the short time allowed them to see part of the ring while Rukia lectured to the others. While the wait for Blitzo was short, the first thing they noticed was the fact the sky was a light green color. It was so different than the red sky Ichigo had gotten used to he first thought it was in the living world before realizing the color and shading was wrong. Stolas took a moment to explain that each ring of Hell had their own set of features with their own climate and sky color, giving examples of the Pride Ring having a red sky while other rings had different colors like the Wrath Ring's orange sky and the Lust Ring has a blue sky. Ichigo was kinda impressed since the Soul Society's sky was the normal one like on Earth while his Hell didn't really have a sky and Hueco Muendo was nothing but a night sky with a crescent moon.

Blitzo arrived soon afterward and they piled in, Ichigo having his sister in his lap in the back while Orihime and Rukia shared a seat so Stolas and Octavia could sit in front of them comfortably while Moxxie and Millie shared the passage seat. As they drove away from the city limit, Ichigo noticed that Greed was filled with casinos, megastores, and factories which made sense to him now that he thought about it. One thing he noticed was that many of the billboards and advertisements all shared the same symbol which was the head of a jester with sharp teeth grinning while wearing a jester-like hat. Ichigo didn't know what it meant besides perhaps almost everything was owned by the same company, meaning it pretty much controlled the city. Again it made sense to Ichigo and hoped he didn't have to deal with any kind of jesters on this trip.

Thankfully they could see the large amusement part getting bigger before Blitzo slid into a parking spot. They all got out, Blitzo putting on sunglasses and seems to be attempting to seem professional as he opened the door to let Stolas and Octavia out first. As they got out, Octavia looked uncomfortable while Stolas placed a large theme apple hat over his head and smiled at her. The rest left the van and looked at Loo-loo land for the first time. It looked like a normal theme park with a high rollercoaster, ferias wheel, and high swing ride, all with an apple theme on the rides. The entrance was a wide open gate with two apples on top of the post though one was cracked and missing an eye while a sign over the top saying [Mommon's Loo Loo Land] only one of the O's was loose and barely hanging on. Next to the entrance was a cardboard cutout of some sort of jester with an arm arching over the gate as if it welcomed them. Two other signs on either side of the gate talked about it not being affiliated with a 'Lu-Lu world' and another arrow point to that sign while also saying [Legally, we have 2 say this]. Ichigo then noticed the way the gate with the cracked apples and damaged sign, as well a range of disrepair to several stands, stalls, and rides as they walk inside. "I know this is Hell but shouldn't the owners at least not make this place look like it could collapse any second."

"Mammon is the Prince of the Greed Ring and only cares if it is making money," Octavia pointed out as she gestured to the ticket booth near the entrance. with a sign saying [Money Please] not even hiding what they were after. "He wouldn't waste money on repairs."

"That doesn't make me feel better," Ichigo admitted as they all entered the park after Stolas paid for them all.

Ichigo glanced at the others with Yuzu and Orihime looking on in amazement while Rukia looked on curiosity. Millie was beaming next to the girls while Moxxie adjusted a fanny pack he was using to carry supplies of some sort.

"Now remember, this is work and work only," Blitzo told Stolas sternly as the passed the open gate. "Me and my crew are not here to satisfy your perverted bird needs, alright?"

Octavia glanced around before she tried to talk to her father. "Hey...Dad...Do we have to-"

Blitzo however interrupted her. "Okay, yeah, hold on right there sweetie." He then turned to Stolas once again, "if you try fuckin' my little ass in that park, I swear to-"

"You are so cute when you are serious," Stolas said in an attempt of flirting as he ran a finger down the imp's face and flicked it off the end of his nose.

Octavia groaned as she saw this, "I'm literally gonna be sick."

Moxxie was in a small panic hearing this. "Oh, crumbs! I knew today would be a lot!" He started digging into his fanny pack while throwing out bottles of pills while asking, "What do you need? Antacids? Ibuprofen? Morphine?" This last one ended with him holding out several large hypodermic needles filled with a glowing green substance

Ichigo could only stare while Orihime was about to offer to use her powers when Octavia shot back, "That was figurative, old man."

Realizing his mistake Moxxie chuckled sheepishly. "Oh, right." He then dumped the needles into what he thought was a nearby bin, while muttering "But she said it was literal."

But because he wasn't looking Moxxie failed to realize what he thought was a bin was actually a baby carriage. The baby imp inside reaches out to touch the needles while giggling happily before Rukia quickly snatched them away. She didn't know what was inside those needles but knew it wasn't a good idea to let an infant touch them. As she dumped them into a bin, she noticed the baby was seconds away from crying. She started to panic and looked around before spotting a small stuffed toy that looked cat but with black and white imp horns and a pointed tail. After making sure no one was looking Rukia grabbed it and places it next to the baby. The child was mid-cry before it noticed the toy and started to giggle once more before hugging it. Rukia let out a sigh of relief before she quickly ran to catch up with the others.

Millie beamed as she took in the surroundings of the park. "Wow! I haven't been to this place since I was a tot!"

The others looked around before they saw a ride called the Core Roll, where the R on the sign fell from the post and crushed an imp underneath. This didn't make Ichigo feel better about the park while Millie added, "It hasn't changed a bit!" Millie then gasped and pulled her husband into a hug while pointing towards something. "Ohhh! Look! It's Big Woobly!"

They all looked to where she was pointed and saw it was some sort of animatronic dinosaur whose head was heavily damaged and deformed, the eyes on the lower side of its head, giving it a hideous monster look. The animatronic open its head/mouth to roar. Everyone just stared and even took a step back. Moxxie had trouble finding his words as he looked horrified, "That is... deeply upsetting."

"Oh, come on!" Millie said as she pulled Moxxie into a small hug. "It's fun! You've never been here?"

Moxxie shook his head, "no. Theme parks always disturbed me. Especially the mascots."

Moxxie shivered at this last word, not noticing someone was behind him.

"Well, hey there!"

Moxxie went wide-eyed and gave a shrillest scream as he saw the person behind him. It was clearly the park's mascot which was a round red apple with someone green spilled over the top, a top hat, and a face in the center with a wide grin which was missing a tooth. "I'm Loo-Loo!" the mascot 'greeted' to them. "Welcome to Loo-Loo Land! If y'all get hurt here, just try and sue us!"

Ichigo gave the mascot a deadpan look before noticing as if the universe was proving him right the head of Big Woobly fell off the body and landed on two tiny imps that were clearly children. Ichigo quickly ran over and pulled the head off the kids before throwing it at the animatronic. He went to check on the kids but sighed in relief since they were already running away. He turned his attention back to the others

Stolas gestured to the mascot for his daughter, "Look! Via! It's Loo-Loo!"

Octavia rolled her eyes at how her father was acting. She knew she would have been excited to see Loo-Loo during their trips to the park…when she was five. Now she felt nothing but annoyance and sustain with the mascot. Still, she could have some fun with this. "I have a question," she said aloud, addressing the fool in the apple costume.

"Well, ask away, little girlie!" 'Loo-Loo' declared before giving a fake 'A-hyuk' like laugh while one of his costumed eyes fell out and barely held on by a cord.

"Is it true this park is just a really shameless spin-off of Lucifer's far more popular Lu-Lu World?"

Ichigo whistled, impressed she called the guy and the park out like that. Even Blitzo was impressed, "damn, kid went right for the throat."

The mascot was clearly caught off guard as his finger dropped limply "Uh…No?"

"This place reeks of insecure corporate shame," Octavia said, glaring at the mascot.

Stolas chuckled nervously at the scene and started to lead his daughter away. "Why don't we go check out the rides?"

"That chick's creepy, huh?" the mascot muttered to the others.

Blitzo shrugged and said in an uninterested tone, "Eh, wait till her dad tries to diddle your holes."

"What's that mean?" asked the mascot, looking towards the remaining members of the team.

"Don't talk to me!" Moxxie ordered, pointing and poking at the stuffed face of the apple-themed worker. "I know you're a pervert under there!"

With that Moxxie grabbed his wife's hand and led her away, leaving the mascot to sigh and slumped forward in defeat, "yeah."

He then seemed to notice Orihime as she walked by with Yuzu to follow after Moxxie and Millie. He seemed to perk and lifted a hand towards her when he froze, seeing a shadow behind him. He slowly turned to see Ichigo glaring at him with one hand on the handle of his sword, just daring the man to do anything. Fearing for his life the mascot quickly called out in a hurry, "enjoy your stay!" before he ran out of sight as fast as he could.

Ichigo removed his hand before he quickly caught up with the others, seeing Moxxie catching his breath to control himself while Millie looked around in awe and pointing different rides and games out to the girls. Moxxie noticed how his wife was excitedly showing the others everything and asked, "You really like this place, huh?"

"I love this place!" Millie corrected with glee. "My parents would bring me and my siblings here when they could swing it. Money-wise."

"Yeeeah," Moxxie drew out as they noticed an imp worker rolling a literal wheel barrel full of money into a shop, "the prices so seem rather criminal."

They peeked through the window to see a display of novelty cups and apple plushies next to signs with big price tags next to them. Ichigo wasn't sure how Hell's currency, called Souls much to his amusement, translated into Yen but he had a feeling that none of the items for sale were cheap. Moxxie frowned at the sign, "I mean, that much for a novelty cup that you use one time?"

"Cause it's Loo-Loo Land!" Millie exclaimed excitedly as if that explained everything.

Blitzo walks up now carrying and wearing several Loo-Loo Land merchandise, including the same kind of novelty cup that is on display and a hat with attached can holders and straws. He took a loud slurp from his cup and jabbed at Moxxie, "Listen to your hoe, Mox."

Ichigo gained a deadpan look, happy that he knew that Stolas was paying them after they got back to Imp city. Otherwise, he would most likely cause a fight for the boss wasting the team's money so early on. Blitzo then took off his sunglasses and addressed the team, "why don't I take the first watch with short stack while you guys go have a little family fun?" here he winked at Millie while waving a hand towards Rukia to follow him.

Millie gave a loud squeal of joy before she lifted her husband above her head and wrapped her tail around the girls and took off. Ichigo took a moment to catch up while Millie was gushing at the idea she had, "Oooh! We got to try my favorite ride together!"

"Oh really?" Moxxie asked, not against the idea. "Which one?"

The answer was a large roller coaster dubbed 'The Lawsuit' which they saw had a section where a lone imp riding the cars take a sheer ninety-degree drop so fast it caught fire all while the imp was screaming. That is until the car and rider went through a tunnel at the bottom of the drop and out of sight. Ichigo could only blink at the crazy-looking ride while Yuzu and Orihime looked in awe. Moxxie could only gulp as his wife carry him and the others past the gate to the ride. "Oh crumbs."

(Scene change)

While the others went for the rides Stolas walked with his daughter through the park, looking at the games, stands, and other rides to see where they should try first. Rukia kept in pace with them, glancing around to see some of the stands with strange names on them. One where the player with try and shot targets in a game called 'Shoot the Soul' while other food stands had names like 'Funnel Cakes and Infinite Suffering' and 'Ice Cream Bugs'. She wasn't sure what they were selling but she noticed several imps buying and drinking whatever they had to offer. While she simply followed the two Goetia demons Blitzo was taking a…different approach with how he patrolled. He moved along the top of a few tents and stand with his rifle on the lookout for a target. Rukia raised a brow when he started to slide along the counter of one stand named 'Hot & Cold Drunks' not caring that he was knocking drinks over for the imps sitting at the stand, looking very annoyed at him.

As the group pass a couple more stands, in the shadows was a group of imps creeping up behind the booths having all kinds of items ready such as ropes, knives, and pitchforks. They were clearly up to no good but quickly scattered when Blitzo spotted them in their direction and aimed his weapons in their direction. Blitzo gave a small huff and lowered his weapon while Stolas bent backwards towards him. "You know, it's quite thrilling to see you on the job, Blitzy," he said while running a feathered finger down one of the imp's horns.

"Save it, bitch. I'm working," Blitzo said in an annoyed tone.

Octavia groaned "you both need to get a room."

"Hey, I am not a day hooker!" Blitzo countered in a slightly offended tone. This caused a nearby female imp carrying a baby that heard him and glared. Blitzo noticed and gave an annoyed huff, "What?! I just said I'm not one, prude!" before flipping her off as she leaves.

Rukia just shook her head at the group antics, before she noticed that a lasso fly through the air and was aimed to ensnare Octavia. Rukia used shunpo to appear in front of Octavia in a flash while having her zanpakuto drawn. She swiftly cut the loops of the rope and the main cord which dropped in a heap. Rukia held her weapon while glaring in the direction of the limp rope, sending the imps to scurry away as their plan failed.

Octavia could only blink at the fast reaction as she didn't even see the rope or Rukia move. "Whoa," she muttered, impressed. "That was that speed move you reapers can do right?"

"Shunpo," Rukia confirmed as she sheathed her zanpakuto. "And it's a technique all Soul Reapers can use though I am nowhere near one of the fastest users. My brother and Ichigo are much, much faster than I am."

Octavia gave a hum, wondering if Rukia didn't consider herself fast then how would Ichigo be compared. Her musing was broken when she heard her father call out to her. "Oh, look, Via!"

She looked at him to see that he was pointing to a large circus tent with advertisements for a certain attraction while a nearby demon mother was trying to pull her crying son into the tent.
"You used to cry such tears of joy at this show!" Stolas said excitedly, not seeing the look his daughter had.

"Oh no," Octavia whispered, her eyes shrinking in fear.

She then had PTSD-driven flashbacks of her younger self pushed in the crowd, closer to the front by the other kids as the main Jester-like robot entertained them. In reality, it drove Octavia into panic as the monster sparked and gave its creepy laugh.

"I hate that fucking clown," said not only Octavia but Blitzo who also looked at the tent with disdain.

Rukia could only blink at this, wondering what they were talking about. 'What the hell is a clown?' she thought in confusion.

Before she could ask them anything they all heard Stolas call out in an unconcerned voice, "Oh, Blitzy! I need my bodyguard, please."

They turned to see the demon being held by a group of small imps with his arms bound, another ready to tie another rope around him, an imp all but slammed a sack over his head and one was even taking his wallet. All the while Stolas didn't struggle as he was clearly waiting for Blitzo to save him. Blitzo rolled his eyes as one imp jumped up and attempted to stab Stolas with a pitchfork, only for Blitzo to pull his rifle up and headshot the imp while in midair. The dead imp collapsed in a heap while the other imps froze. Rukia took this moment to hold a hand towards the imps, "Hadō #33. Sōkatsui" she called out as the wave of blue flame discarded from her palm rushed the imps.

The flash of blue fire exploded and sent the imps flying, the rest running for their lives. Stolas was untouched by all of them, besides the bag still over his head having a black blood stain on it. Blitzo luckily manage to escape his shock from the display before he caught Stolas before he landed on the ground. "Come on," he told the others as he carried Stolas to the tent since that was where Stolas showed interest in going before. "Let's get this over with."

Rukia walked alongside Octavia who clearly looked like she didn't want to go into the tent. Trying to take her mind off of it and her dad's antics, Octavia glanced at Rukia and asked with a slightly teasing grin, "so was that spell necessary for rescuing dad, or did you want to show off?"

Rukia froze for a moment at the question and stammered, "I-I assure you I merely thought that using that would be the best course of action in freeing your father and forcing the kidnappers to retreat."

"Sure, it was," Octavia said before resigning herself to sit next to her father after Blitzo dropped him in one of the seats. Seeing as her father hasn't bothered to take the bag off, Octavia ripped it off his head, making him look confused. Rukia sat next to them to make sure they were still protected while Blitzo took a seat farther back.

Rukia was about to ask what this show was about when she heard a strange voice call out.

"He-he-he-he-hey, Implings! It's me!" she nearly jumped when a figure pushed open the curtain and jumped out on stage. "The Robotic Fizzarolli!"

Rukia stared at the strange figure, wearing a red tunic with dark blue sides, and glowing hearts on the edge of the shirt, very long arms with green frills on its wrists, a glowing green frill collar, black and white vertically striped pants with sharp pointed legs. Its eyes glowed green, as did the sharp-looking teeth while the head had two flappy appendages on its head that reminded Rukia of deflated imp horns with bells on the ends. It spoke again in a strange tone that seem to glitch and emit static. This confused Rukia to no end as this figure bowed as arrow signs appeared pointing at the figure. Rukia read that they said the lines of [Robot Property of Mammon], [Fizzarolli], and other signs to bring attention to him. Rukia was about to ask who that was and what a 'robot' was when this 'Robo Fizz' straightens up and goes off saying as more sparks appeared as it moved. "Shipped from Big Ozzie's factory to bring you a wonderful show celebrating Loo-Loo Land, spelled with 'O's, to avoid lawsuits!"

Rukia stared as Robo Fizz even held a sign to show the different spelling and a signed form which was probably the lawsuit he mentioned. Once more before Rukia could ask any question Robo Fizz turned and snapped his fingers with a spark while signaling "H-H-Hit it!"

Spotlight shines as other lights dim, giving an eerily effect on Robo Fizz as he started to sing. Behind him, the curtain opens fully to reveal a full stage with other animatronics in just as bad if not worst state as the one Millie pointed out before. a large neon sign saying FizzaRolli 'n Friends flickered above them.

"Loo-Loo Land, Loo-Loo Land!"

"Everybody sing along with the Loo-Loo band,"

"Ev'ry boy, ev'ry girl, ev'ry woman, ev'ry man loves Loo-Loo Land!"

As Robo Fizz sang he moved among the crowd and pointed to different members. Even pointing to Rukia, Octavia, and Stolas. However, Rukia felt he was too close and made a show of halfway unsheathing her zanpakuto in warning while Blitzo appeared and aimed his rifle at him. Robo Fizz got the message and jumped back into the stage.

"Loo-Loo Land, Loo-Loo Land!

"Everything is beautiful at Loo-Loo Land!"

"Ugly children holdin' hands in Loo-Loo Land!"

Robo Fizz grabs various imp children out of the audience as he sang this and wraps them up in a big hug, before jumping up and tossing them away, where they slammed into the bleachers. Rukia gapped at this and couldn't help but be even wearier about this Robo Fizz.

(Scene change)

Millie and Moxxie walked with the rest of the group past a row of games and stands, looking for anything that sticks out to them. While Orihime and Yuzu enjoyed the rollercoaster, Moxxie ended up getting sick and threw up while on the ride. Even worst his vomit ended up covering a family that was also riding. The family gave their group glares when they exit the ride, even as Moxxie threw up more into a trashcan. After he was done they helped cleaned him up and allowed the girls to go to the nearby 'Petting Zoo' which housed large and strange creatures including what Ichigo would describe as a dragon. He was on edge as his sister and his friend pet the dragon along the head and neck like it was an oversize calf, but it didn't act aggressive at all and seemed to enjoy the whole ordeal. After they were done the group decided to try and look at some games.

"Hello, hello!" called one of the vendors, drawing the groups' attention. "Step right up and win a thing!"

They saw it was a shooting game with several prizes which included some jester dolls, apple plushies, and a strange plushie that looked like a plump purple duck-like creature wearing overalls and imp horns. It even had a tag labeled 'Thing' with a question mark.

Millie squealed as she saw it. "Oh, look Moxxie! A Thing!"

"Oh, you like that thing?" Moxxie asked with a smile, knowing he could easily win it for her since it was a shooting game.

"Yeeeeesss!" Millie drew out exactly with wide eyes. "I don't really know what that thing is, but I want that thing!"

"Ahhh...finally," Moxxie said as he adjusted his bowtie. "some-'thing' I can handle."

Ichigo's lips twitched as he watched Moxxie place some money on the counter. He knew most carnie games were rigged and he didn't expect Hell to be any different but since he wanted to win a toy for his wife, Ichigo felt to just let him be.

"Okay…one game, puh-lease!" Moxxie asked, somewhat smugly.

The carnie imp rolls his eyes and uses his tail to hand Moxxie a pistol with a cork projectile in the muzzle. Moxxie looked at his wife as he effortlessly hits the target right in the bullseye, but the target didn't move. The girls clapped while Moxxie blew some of the black smoke from the gun. The carnie told him, "Ohh! Strike one, little man!"

This shocked the girls and Moxxie, who stared in disbelief at the carnie. "But I hit it."

The carnie just shrugged, "I don't know what to tell ya, buddy. The target, see? It didn't go down. So, yeah...no go, bro."

Moxxie growls in anger, and fishes another bill out of his pocket slamming it on the counter. He grabs the pistol while Yuzu and Orihime cheered him on. Moxxie fires another cork hitting the target dead-center, but the target still didn't go down. Moxxie slaps the pistol in disbelief "The Heaven's wrong with this thing?!"

"Oh man, a real shame, I tell ya. Whaa, whaa," mocked the carnie as he shook his hands near his eyes like he was crying.

"Uh Moxxie," Ichigo tried to warn him that he was being played but Moxxie hissed in anger and his eye twitched.

The imp slammed another bill onto the counter. "Another!" he demanded.

Ichigo sighed and decided to let it go since he can tell that Moxxie wasn't going to listen. He just hoped things were at least going smoothly for Rukia and Blitzo watching Stolas.

(scene change)

The song was still going as Stolas gleefully clapped to the music while Octavia had thrown her head back in dismay, banging her fist on the seat next to her wanting this to end already.

"-got to sing along with the Loo-Loo band! Ev'ry boy, ev'ry girl, ev'ry woman, ev'ry man loves Loo-Loo Land!"

The show ends with Robo Fizz sliding to the front of the stage as sparklers sprang up, the robot sparking and giving a peal of mechanical laughter.

Stolas clapped rapidly with joy while his daughter just covered her face with her hat. "Ooooh how delightful," Stolas compartmented not seeing an imp sneak up behind him with a large dagger ready to stab at the demon prince.

BANG!

The three jumped at the gunshot and turned to see the imp with half his head blown off drop dead in the seats. Blitzo noticed the attack and shot him with his rifle. The shot sent the crowd screaming and running in fear while Blitzo looked unbothered as he reloaded.

"Oh! My, what aim you have, Blitzy" Stolas muttered lustfully, giving the imp a cheeky little wave.

This was the last straw for Octavia. "Ugh! I can't do this anymore!"

Rukia jumped at the sudden shout as the younger demon got up and ran for the exit. Stolas stood up and tried to reach for her but she already was out of reach. "Wait! Octavia!" Stolas called after her as he ran to catch her.

Rukia was about to follow them when she heard Robo Fizz laugh and speak once more, seemingly addressing someone else. "Is that Blitzo my sensors spot up the-er-er-ere?"

Rukia turned to see Blitzo was moving to follow and was noticed by Robo Fizz. She was surprised that the robot addressed Blitzo by his name but added the O to it. "I guess the kiddies are still running away from you, huh?"

Rukia looked from Blitzo to Robo Fizz as Blitzo stopped and glared at the robot, grabbing the railing tightly. "The 'O' is silent now!"

"A-A-Aww! Just like your audience always was when you t-told your lazy jokes here!" the robot taunts as he dances, glitching and messing with the imp.

"You know each other?" Rukia asked.

Robo Fizz seemed to notice her for the first time. "A-a-aw you made a friend Blitzo. Does she know how much of a wa-wa-wash up you are?"

Blitzo took off his sunglasses and tossed them aside as he shouts to the bot, "bitch, I make more money killing people than you do being a cheap-ass Robo rip-off of an overrated sellout JESTER!"

Rukia stared, feeling slightly uncomfortable as that seemed a bit personal. Robo Fizz wasn't bothered by the insult. "O-o-o-o-o-oooh! Someone's salty!" he said as he waved a hand in front of his face. He then told him, "Real or not though, people lo-lo-love me! Does anybody love yo-o-o-o-u-u-u Blitzo?"

This last word was deeper and more demonic as Robo Fizz's grin became more menacing.

"No," Blitzo admitted simply. "But I'm really good with guns now." He held up his rifle and loaded a different magazine before aiming at the robot. "Dance Bitch!"

Blitzo fired on full auto while Robo Fizz laughed mechanically and cartwheeled away from the bullet fire. Blitzo kept firing while Robo Fizz spun so fast like a wheel and tore through the breachers and rushed Blitzo. Robo Fizz stopped spinning and moved around Blitzo, the imp trying to follow him. Suddenly Blitzo found his opponent wrapped around him like a snake, and he knew what was about to happen. "Oh fuck," he tried to say before he was tossed through the top of the tent, ripping a hole through as he shouts, "MMMMEEEE!"

Robo Fizz laughed and sparked before he heard Rukia call out from behind him, "Dance, Sode no Shirayuki!"

The robot turned to see Rukia with her zanpakuto released and pointed it right at him. Robo Fizz didn't look bothered as he sized her up, "O-o-o-o-ooh that's a pre-e-e-ety blade. I'll take it."

Rukia narrowed her eyes and stood ready before the tent started to rapidly catch fire with green flames. Rukia's eyes went wide as she watched the flame spread to the stage and catch the other animatronics caught fire. Even Robo Fizz caught fire but he seemed unbothered by it. Seeing that things were getting worst, she used shunpo to escape the tent and got back as the animatronics rolled out of the tent, some with their faces melting, popping, or burning away as the metal frames now showing. Robo Fizz stood in the entrance, glitching and on fire as he gave his mechanical laughter.

(scene change)

Ichigo shook his head as Moxxie had spent a lot of money on the game and was still unable to win. He tried to warn Moxxie a few times but the imp was determined. Now the carnie had a hand full of money from the many attempts Moxxie made. "Wow! Man, you're really starting to make this sad," the carnie imp mocked as he took one of the bills and rolled it into the shape of a blunt. "Y'know, if you suck, you suck!" he continued and to Ichigo's surprise then flicked his thumb which lit up like a liter. The imp brunt the end and treated it like a cigarette. "Guess you won't win your 'hotty' here a prize" he taunts once more to Moxxie, much to his anger.

"Let me try," Millie offered as she took the gun without paying and fired.

The cork flew between the targets and bounced off the backboard. The carnie imp smirked and stepped on a hidden lever, causing one of the targets to drop forward with a small 'ding'. Moxxie stared in disbelief while the girls gasps with glee at Millie 'winning'. "Look at that," the carnie said as he flicked the blunt off Moxxie's head. "Lucky shot, baby."

Moxxie growled in anger as he now realized he was conned. "Are you kidding me?!" he shouts before pointing at the carnie. "You-you-you charlatan!"

"What a surprise," Ichigo could help but mutter with heavy sarcasm. "A carnie game in Hell is nothing but a scam."

"Listen here runt," the carnie said sliding to glare in Ichigo's face. "Why don't you make yourself useful and fuck off? I'm working here."

Ichigo gained a tick mark and glared back, "I know this is Hell so if I kill you, will your boss even notice he has one less paycheck to worry about?"

Before a fight could break out something crashed through the fabric top and into the carnie. The crash made the group jump back before they checked in the now-wrecked stand to see Blitzo rubbing his head. "Blitzo!?" Ichigo cried in, stunned at what happened.

"Oh hey guys," the imp said as he started to sit up, glaring at something behind them. "You should probably go, uh, make sure Stolas is okay."

They turned to see that the park was now on fire with green flames, and they were spreading fast. A figure walked through the flames, partially on fire as part of its face burned away, revealing metal underneath and a glowing red eye. "Short stack and I got some unfinished business to take care of," Blitzo told them as he got up and drew his flintlock pistol.

Ichigo kept glancing from the imp to the robot before Millie gave him a slight push to follow the rest of them away. "C'mon, we got to find Stolas and Octavia. The Boss and Rukia have this."

After a moment he realized that they do need to make sure the others were okay and that this seemed personal to Blitzo. He was confident that they should be able to handle themselves and followed after the others. Blitzo aimed his pistol and fired a shot. Robo Fizz's top half spun rapidly and jerked back before it stopped, revealing that it caught the bullet in its sharp tooth mouth. Robo Fizz spat out the bullet like it was nothing, causing Blitzo to mutter, "oh, what a mouth." It took him a moment to realize what he just said.

Robo Fizz spun in a wheel and rolled right at Blitzo, causing the imp to jump away with a scream. The stand was blown away into pieces and the robot stood unaffected by everything. He took step towards him when he noticed a light from under him. He looked down in confusion as a large circle appeared under him, the light shining bright toward the sky like a pillar of light. He looked confused before he heard Rukia call out, "First Dance, Moon White!"

Realizing he was in danger, Robo Fizz jumped away as the pillar of light froze into solid ice. He managed to get mostly out of range but one of his feet and part of his leg was caught, now frozen in place and the robot stretched from the stuck limb and fell to the ground. Robo Fizz glanced back at the stuck leg before he pulled and pulled until it snapped off, causing him to tumble forward. He then noticed that Rukia was falling towards him with her sword ready to stab and he manage to jump away. He gave a mechanical laugh as he staggered with one limb broken as Rukia got into a stance before him. "O-o-o-oh, Ice Ice b-baby! You're go-o-oing to need to be better than t-t-t-th-that to catch m-m-me."

Rukia didn't seem bothered by the boast as she lightly stabs into the ground. "Next Dance," she said as she got into her stance, the points where she stabbed had flickering white energy flowing from them, or was it ice? Robo Fizz tilted his head in confusion before Rukia finished her technique. "White Ripple!"

Rukia thrust her zanpakuto forward and from the tip came a swirling avalanche of ice and snow, rushing towards Robo Fizz with the intent of crushing and burying him. Fizz had a brief 'Oh Shit!' look on his face before he used one of his arms to pull him away and barely missed the attack. The move kept moving, crushing a few more stands, and knocking down one of the caged walls of the petting zoo, allowing several of the beast to get loose including the dragon that the girls were petting before.

Rukia had a small frown seeing the robot avoid her attack when she noticed Blitzo now standing next to her. His jaw had dropped as he gapped at her attack. After a moment he shook his head clear before he waved at the ice and shouted, "What the FUCK was that!? Since when could you do that shit!?"

"I always could have," Rukia answered simply, not seeing the issue. "I just never needed to use it since I started working for you."

Blitzo had a look of disbelief on his face but pushed the issue for later as he wanted the clown dead first. Though he couldn't help but wonder if Rukia could do this, what kind of crazy shit can his other interns do.

(Scene change)

After the group left the fight, they decided to split up with the imp going to find Stolas while Ichigo, Yuzu, and Orihime tried to find Octavia. They ran further from the fighting and fire, Ichigo glancing to see a tower of ice to show Rukia was into the fight too. He felt better that he seemed to be okay and fighting but also knew he couldn't go back without making sure the others were okay. "There she is!" Yuzu called out, getting him to turn and follow where she was pointing.

Sure enough, Octavia was running into a 'fun house' where the entrance was an oversize (and frankly ugly in Ichigo's opinion) pale head with a white hat, red eyes, and an open mouth to act as the entrance. Seeing their charge heading inside, Ichigo shouts out to her, "Octavia!"

"Just leave me alone!" she shouts as she went out of sight.

Ichigo growled in annoyance as they entered the fun out, where they paused looking around for her. The neon color lighting made the room light up in a strange fashion with eyes everywhere, spinning spike pillars and swinging balls with jester faces on them.

Seeing the end of her tail feathers as she ran down one path, made them follow right after her. While Ichigo knew he could easily catch the teenage demon, that would leave the others behind and he wouldn't have that while others were after them. they ended up in an open area where several riding cars that were shaped like apples moved slowly. Octavia could be seen sitting in one of these cars, her arms around her knees and head down as if crying. Ichigo grimaced as he didn't know how to handle that while his sister and Yuzu moved towards her. He stood back, letting them do what they felt was right while he kept them safe. He heard a gunshot inside the funhouse near the way they came from, and he kept a hand on his zanpakuto just in case.

Octavia cried into her knee when she heard someone sit next to her. She glanced up to see Yuzu and Orihime sitting in the car and looked at her, clearly worried. "Oh, hey guys," she said, sitting up and trying to wipe her eyes.

"Do you need to talk Octavia?" Yuzu asked, knowing that she wasn't okay and didn't bother asking.

"What's the point?" she muttered with a shake of her head. "This whole trip has been nothing but a sham. All dad wants to do is flirt with your boss."

"I don't think that was his intention," Yuzu tried to console. "If he just wanted to flirt with the boss, he would have done it at the office."

Orihime nodded, "He thought you would love coming here since you did as a child so he hired us to protect you guys, so you don't have to worry and just have fun. He clearly cares about you."

"What do you know?" Octavia asked, knowing it was rude, but she was too upset to care. "I'm sure he just wants to run away with that dickhead and leave me behind."

Orihime smiled sadly, not upset with her words but instead had her own wisdom to give. "I know because my parents abandoned me and my brother when we were young."

This caused Octavia to pause and turn towards the older human girl, seeing her have a sad smile. Orihime didn't seem bothered as she went on, "I don't remember why but after that my older brother was the one to take care of me. I know he cares very much, even after the accident that took his life. We fought that day and I said some things I regret. But I learned that he was always watching over me, seeing as the last gift he gave me was something I now wear every day." She said this as she gently ran a hand through her hair near her hairpins. Seeing Octavia's stunned look, Orihime went on, "Ichigo and Rukia helped me tell my brother the words I should have said that day. So I know when family cares about each other, and your father isn't any different."

Octavia looked down, still unsure about what to think. Yuzu reached out and placed a hand on her girl's shoulder. "Talk of him, be honest with how you feel. He'll listen to you, I'm sure of it."

Off to the side, all Ichigo could do was watch, not too close to listen to a private conversation. He knew his sister and friend would help her and it might be working from what he could see. Hearing footsteps behind him, Ichigo glanced to see if there was trouble but it was Stolas that appeared, looking worried. "Octavia," he whispered, seeing his daughter in distraught.

"It's okay," Ichigo told him. "We got her back."

Stolas sighed and took off the hat before dropping it to the floor. "She was so upset when she ran off, and I don't even know what is wrong."

Ichigo was quiet for a moment, seeing his sister place a hand on Octavia's shoulder. "Personally, I think you two need to sit down and have a serious talk."

Stolas looked uncomfortable at this, "I-I don't know what to even say."

"Then just listen."

Stolas stared at the teen while Ichigo shared a glance, "a few times when I just needed to talk my dad would sit down and listen. Sometimes he would give advice and sometimes he doesn't. but more often than not, just listening is enough. It's just something a dad needs to do. And here I think you just need to listen to each other."

Stolas thought about it, wondering if that is something fathers do. His father never did anything like that and he hasn't heard anything like that from his siblings. But then again Stolas wouldn't say that his father would be considered a role model for being a father. He always made sure he had time for Octavia and gave her a lot more care than he had growing up. Realizing that Ichigo was right, Stolas took a deep breath to try and calm his nerves. "Thank you, Ichigo," he told him as he stepped towards his daughter. "I can see that your father raised a good son and daughter."

Ichigo was taken aback but had a small smile as he watched the demon get in range of his daughter.

"Octavia..." the girl in question looked up to see her father standing by the slow-moving car. Orihime and Yuzu realized that the pair needed a moment by themselves and left them be. Yuzu offered a small shoulder squeeze and followed after the older girl. Stolas slid into the seat next to his daughter but didn't move closer. After a moment Stolas said to try and break the silence and get his daughter to talk to him, "I take it you are…not having fun."

Octavia barely manages to hold off a scoff, "I didn't even want to come here."

Stolas winced here, "I'm sorry, sweetie. I-I thought you loved it here."

Octavia gave a sniff, "when I was a kid, and my parents didn't hate each other. And my dad didn't flirt with some weird red dickhead the entire time"

Again this made Stolas wince, "I'm sorry, Via. I'm sorry for…everything… happening right now. I know it's…a lot. I, uh-I should have listened." He sighed, "like a father should."

Octavia gave a glance before turning away, "I just want to go home…but home doesn't even feel like home anymore. You ruined it."

Stolas began to panic, "you need to understand…your mother and I…I just…I felt…She's always been…I haven't been…We-We weren't in…I'm sorry, I-I don't have the words."

Stolas places his face on his hands, frustrated at how difficult he is being. How can he tell his daughter that his marriage to her mother was arranged for the sole purpose of birthing her? How he took his wife's abuse, taunts, and insults to keep the family whole and give her a normal life? How the only times he has ever been happy before being reunited with Blitzo was the times he spent with his daughter. No, he mentally decided, he won't subject his daughter to that when she is already distraught.

Octavia looked at her father, seeing how much he was struggling right now. Taking the advice the others shared with her, she finally asked the question she feared the answer to. "Are you gonna run off with him? And leave me behind? Go away where…I can't find you?"

If anything would shock Stolas out of his mental frustration, it was this. "What?" he asked turning towards her before he panics. "No! No, no, never. I'd never do that, never." he reached over and pulled his daughter into a hug, once she didn't fight and leaned into him. "I'm sorry I made you feel that way. No matter what happens I'll always be here for you." He whipped the remaining tears from her eyes before he lifts her up princess-style and got out of the car. "I think it's time to leave this place. You were right, you are too old for it, anyway."

He carried his daughter out and towards the exit, passing Ichigo as he kept watch so no one would ruin their moment together. He followed them at a short distance when a small imp dropped down from his hiding spot and flipped open a switchblade.

Stolas noticed him and was about to curse the imp for daring to try and interrupt his moment with his daughter when he noticed Ichigo was already on it. the imp froze when he saw the blade even bigger than his whole body stopped right by his neck. He nervously glanced over his shoulder to see Ichigo scowling at him while holding his Zanpakuto at the ready. "Buddy, just don't."

The imp gulped in fear before he jumped back into the hole he was hiding in and scampered away. Stolas gave Ichigo a nod in thanks as they exited the attraction. The demon kept walking as he ignored everything else around them. Ichigo however couldn't help but gapped at the sight.

Nearly everything was on fire with many rides broken into pieces. He saw Orihime near Rukia as the two got out of the way of one collapsing stand. But what was most shocking of all was the fact Blitzo and his sister were riding the dragon from the petting zoo like it was a horse. They were riding it, chasing the robotic jester figure he saw before. The dragon managed to catch the jester in its jaws before tossing it into the air. The robot gave a short glitching scream before the dragon caught it in his jaws once more and swallowed it. Up top Blitzo and Yuzu cheered in victory, Blitzo being the loudest "Fuck yea!"

"Yuzu!" Ichigo shouts, getting their attention. The two got the dragon to lower down and his sister slid off. "Are you alright? Why are you on that thing?"

"She just became my new favorite intern!" Blitzo 'explained' as jumped down. "You should have seen her kid, climbing on that dragon to doing Hell a great service by helping me kill that fucking rip-off."

Ichigo glanced at her sister who looked embarrassed but nodded showing that it was in fact her idea. He turned to glare back at Blitzo, firmly blaming him for everything. After a moment Ichigo sighed and led his sister away, "come on Yuzu, Stolas and Octavia are leaving so we better follow them."

She nodded, spotting them up near the gate, and ran to catch up. Seeing that Rukia and Orihime were not far behind, Ichigo didn't even glance back at the still-celebrating Blitzo, who was joined by Millie and Moxxie. None of them noticed the glowing and shaking air tanks uses for balloons as the boss of IMP did his jig.

Ichigo caught up to everyone at the gate to see Stolas apparently asked his daughter where she wanted to go instead. Her answer seemed to surprise him. "Oh, can we go to Stylish Occult? They sell weird taxidermy there."

"Hmm…okaaay," Stolas drew out, a confused look on his face for the whole thing.

Octavia giggled at the look, "thanks, dad. You're okay somethings."

Stolas looked happy to hear this, "thank you, Via. Thank you." He then noticed the others, "oh good you are all here. So it seems we have a slight change of plans. I hope you don't mind accompanying us on a shopping trip."

"We would love to join you," Orihime said cheerfully while Yuzu nodded. "It sounds like fun."

Ichigo shrugged, "as far as I am concerned until you are done with your father-daughter bonding day, we're still on bodyguard duty."

"Splendid," the prince said before he noticed they were short a few members of their group. "Uhh, where are the others?" he asked, making sure not to bring too much attention to Blitzo now that he was on better terms with his daughter.

Suddenly, as if the universe felt the need to answer, an explosion went off behind them inside the park, followed by a series of screamed and finally three familiar figures slammed into the ground in front of them. The imp members of the team were dirty, covered in soot, and injured from their sudden turn of events but were still alive. Moxxie manage to lift his head up and told his boss in a daze, "way to ruin another good thing, sir!"

"Worth it!" Blitzo answered with glee, lifting a shaking finger as he barely held his head up. "That slutty toy clown Had! It! Comin'!"

Then he collapsed in a heap while Orihime quickly used her power to start healing them, Rukia quickly scaring a small critter that was sniffing too close at Millie for her liking. The two owl demons stared as Orihime worked, surprise to see how she was healing them so far. "Oh my," Stolas said as he watched. "That is a remarkable ability."

"I have never seen healing like this," Octavia admitted as she watched. "Even their clothes are repairing themselves."

"Indeed," Stolas confirmed for her. "This is more than simple healing. I would guess time dilation, but it doesn't have the same feel to it."

"Orihime is good at what she does," Ichigo stated simply. "She'd healed worst injuries."

He barely noticed Yuzu's concerned look but made it a point not to look her way.

Stolas gave a hum but as the team was being healed he decided to file that away for later.

(scene change)

Twenty minutes later the group was in the large store in the Pride Ring that Octavia was interested in. It wasn't busy and the workers gave them their space but still in range to offer help if asked, mostly once they realize there were serving Stolas and his group. Stolas decided to forgo the Elevator this time and created a portal of them and the van to go right to the city where the shop was located. When asked why he didn't do this before and instead go the normal method, he admitted that while he can create portals between the different rings, it was taxing to make one that could sustain their whole group for multiple trips, (especially without his grimoire) and he wanted to spend most of his energy at Loo-loo land with his daughter. But since he felt like he messed up the trip so much he felt the effort was worth the shortcut even if he was slightly tired from it.

Speaking of being tired, since there wasn't a need for everyone in the store at the same time, Blitzo, Millie and Moxxie were waiting in the van, resting from their whole ordeal. Blitzo expected Stolas to have him come with but allowed the group to rest and he wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. Stolas stood off to the side mostly happily watching his daughter move through the displays, racks, and items; talking to Orihime, Yuzu, and Rukia about what she knows and what they might be interested in. Ichigo stood next to him, simply watching them, though answering any questions or giving their opinions about items where they were asking about. Overall, Stolas couldn't help but smile as he watch his daughter talk happily to the other girls and show off items she found interesting. He may have little to no knowledge about these curious items but she seemed happy with them and that was all that mattered. Having a quiet moment, the owl demon addressed the orange hair teen, "I really do owe you my thanks to you and your friends Ichigo, and my gratitude."

Ichigo just shrugged, "you just asked to watch you two, don't worry about it."

"Oh yes that too," Stolas agreed, realizing he also had a point. "But I meant beyond being our protection." Seeing the raised brow he gave him, Stolas went on. "You and your friends helped repair the rift that was beginning to appear with my daughter. It is something that I can't ignore and wish to repay this debt."

"Don't worry about it," Ichigo denied, not wanting to make it a big deal.

Stolas however shook his head, "I must insist, if not as a prince of the Ars Goetia but as a father."

Ichigo didn't respond this time, though look slightly uncomfortable. Stolas rubbed his chin as he thought back to part of the discussions made during their ride to Loo-loo Land. "You were looking at using my grimoire to find a way home, correct?"

Ichigo blinked at the question, surprised by it but nodded all the same. "That was the plan but making a portal like Blitzo and the others do for their job isn't enough. We just hit a roadblock and have to figure out how to get around it."

Stolas hummed in thought before he perked up as he got a perfect idea. "Then I have the perfect solution."

"Wha?" Ichigo asked, confused.

Stolas beamed, "I wish to repay you for your good deeds to my family, and you need to figure out how to get home with my grimoire. The clear answer here is that I will personally give you and your friends lessons on how to use my grimoire."

Ichigo stared, bewildered. "You…you're serious."

Stolas nodded, "I am indeed. My grimoire does more than open portals to the mortal realm. It can bend the realms and even space itself. So, I will give personal lessons for my grimoire to not only repay my debt but to aid you in getting home. No strings attached."

For a moment neither one spoke. Ichigo was stunned but a little unsure. While he believed that Stolas was being genuine with his offer, he also knew of stories that warn you about making deals with demons. Finally, he said, "alright, we can do that."

Stolas beams, not at all offended that Ichigo was cautious with his offer. He was a high-ranking demon after all. "Excellent. Now it won't be until next week at the latest, I think. Our family members could use the time to rest up and relax after today."

"Ichi-nii!"

Ichigo turned to his sister as she came up holding a taxidermy. "Check this out. What do you think?"

He blinked and examined the taxidermy and his first thought was it looked like someone took parts of a bunch of random animals and glued them together with none of them even close to matching. It had a head of a goat, but the horns were replaced with an antler and the other a bumpy spiral horn. The body was long and covered in fur while having the arms a paw and a clawed bird leg while the legs were a hove and some sort of lizard leg. The tail was long and scaley while two wings were on its back one leathery and the other feathered. It was in some sort of silly pose while Yuzu held it up while smiling expectingly at her brother. He then had a teasing smirk, "honestly it reminded me of Goat-chin…only not as ugly."

Yuzu's smile turned into an angry pout. "Ichi-nii, that's mean."

Ichigo just laughed and rubbed his sister's head. Stolas could help but chuckle at the siblings bonding before his curiosity got the better of him. He already got a glimpse of Rukia's protentional so why not Ichigo who felt to be much stronger? Making sure the siblings' attention wasn't on him, he focused his power on Ichigo. At first, he saw nothing but a black, empty void. Then…he felt it.

His feather's stood on end as he felt such a dark malice and bloodlust so fierce that it was almost suffocating. Then his vision was filled with a white mask with red markings, revealing sharp teeth and a pair of sharp horns pointing forward. Behind that mask had two dark, evil-looking yellow eyes, glaring right back at him, and a growl was heard.

Stolas found himself back in the shop, none of the group even noticing the shift in Stolas' body language. He blinked and properly controlled himself as he realized he was just inches away from his demonic fight-or-flight instincts. He shook his head to center himself and glanced back at Ichigo, intrigued by what he just saw. 'What in the name of Hell was that?'

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Well…that's enough excitement for one day I think. The whole gang got some crazy adventure, got some fun character moments, and overall was just a blast to do. Stolas and Octavia meet the new members of Hell and I think they made a good impression on them. This won't be the last time the groups interact, and I think this laid a decent foundation for future chapters. Next chapter will be Stolas' first lesson with his Grimoire and a few surprises that come with it. What will they uncover? Well…that would be spoilers, wouldn't it?

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