Cody could hardly believe it. He had won the pig race with Chop just as happy as his rider was. For Slasher, he was covered in mud and he was seething in revenge after losing the race to a kid. Being escorted by a couple of guard demons working for Satan.
"How the fuck can this be?" Said Slasher. "The greatest bounty hunter and greatest pig racer in Hell, beaten by a little human boy?"
"Believe it, dude, because this is no dream." Loona smiled. "You just met your match."
"Just for cheating?"
"No. for trying to kill one of my daughters' friends." Satan walked up to the group. "Charlie was not happy that you tried to deal away with one of her own friends. For that, I guess some time in the lake of fire will make you suffer enough."
"Dad, you don't always have to throw people into the lake of fire." Charlie said
"Indeed, that kind of eternal punishment is getting old." Lilith said. "Maybe you should try something new, like moths growing inside of his skin or suffer acid rain."
While discussing the kind of punishment for Slasher to endeavor for almost getting Cody killed, Striker's own brother pulled out a pellet while the guards were distracted as they were watching their master decide a proper punishment for Slasher
Without warning, Slasher threw the pellet on the ground and a large cloud of smoke erupted from it, making everyone fought from the smoke and a little blind.
When the smoke cleared up, Slasher was gone. But, not before shouting out in the distance: "This isn't over yet! I will have your head as a trophy kid! I will be back!"
It would not be the last time Cody had seen Slasher. Yes, if that crocodilian demon would come back, then the others would be waiting for him. Hopefully, Jesus can help Cody, for there was not any demon that didn't fear the Lion of Judah.
"Should we go after him, your highness?" Said a demon guard.
"No, he's probably too far right now. But if he is ever seen again, subdue him and bring him to me." Satan replied. "I want to torture him personally."
Wacky Wally went up to the group and said: "well, I say, I say, I say, looks like we have our first human champion in this competition."
"Yeah, you can say that again." Joe said. "Ow! Arm's still healing." Then he looked at the human boy still on Vortex' shoulder. "Congratulations, Cody, you did a good job."
"Right you are!" Wally agreed. "For that, here is your prize!" He moved to the side and revealed a large trophy entitled: "Pig Race Champion" and a large amount of cash. "A beautiful golden first place trophy and a heeling fifty grand."
Another round of cheering was heard, and Cody's ears were assaulted with the sound of it. "Fifty grand, baby!" Blitzo said.
Cody took hold of the trophy, which was a little heavier than it looks. Good thing Loona was there to help him out with it. "You really showed great courage, Cody my boy." Stolas congratulated him before gently patting his head
"Yeah you did great." Octavia hugged him and gave him a kiss on the forehead, leaving black lipstick on it. The crowd went "oooh!" While others went "aww!" At the sight.
Yes, Cody had never felt so triumphant in his life. He bet his mom and dad would have been proud of him if they were there to see the event. Looking over at one of the demons, he saw Jesus sitting on the most upper part on the left bench, sitting on the right edge, smiling proudly of him. Cody smiled back and he felt himself being gently patted by Loona on the head.
The question in the boys' head now was: "what should he do with his prize fifty-thousand dollars? Not often a kid would win a large sum of money like that. He has heard of the famous term: "don't spend it all in one place" as well.
For now, he should probably keep hold of the money for now. Then he heard the people chanting his name for his victory, making him even more proud of himself.
It was the last day ok the ranch and Cody was sitting near a campfire, still feeling triumphant after winning the pig race. Chop went up to Cody, who somehow got out of his pen and wanted to interact with the kid some more.
Cody was happy that Chop was there with him, and the demon pig gave the kid a nice lick to his face. "We did it, Chop." The pig grunted in reply in a happy expression.
The boy then saw a nearby Apple from a tree and decided to give it to Chop as a present. Of course, the pig was happy to have been given a treat from the kid. "Well Cody, you did it." Said a voice. It was Loona, sitting next to him in front of the campfire. "How do you feel?"
"Like a champion?"
Loona chuckled. "You're a champion alright." Then she gave him a few gentle pats on the back. I'm proud of you... little brother." Those words made the human boy extremely happy.
"I wish Tommy and Celeste were here to see it."
"we got it on phone, Cody." Loona said. It was quite after, except with the sounds of the crackling flames and Chop making a few grunts every once in a while. "So do you know what you wanna do with the fifty grand?"
"I... don't know."
"Don't worry, it's still a big sum of money. Take all the time you need."
"Loona," called Blitzo. "I have your favorite dinner ready, sweetie pie!"
The female hellhound blushed and growled. "Shut up, Blitzo!" She called out to him angrily. "Satan, the sooner I get myself a motorcycle, the better."
