Author's Note: What's this? A chapter that doesn't involve Loo Loo Land? Believe it or not, this is going to be one of those in between chapters, where a plot point comes up. There will be one of these in between the episode chapters. These chapters will also give point of views for other characters as well. For example, this chapter will not only have Xandar's point of view, and the regular point of view. But other characters thoughts and feelings as well. I'm also going to be adding more inner thoughts for most of the characters in all the chapters from this point on.

To Boss Teal and those wondering, Loona will be the only one in terms of a relationship. Octavia, due to the characters canon age will be more of a sibling figure. Stella will also have a part to play in terms of sexual nature. And to Reading Beta, there will be starts of sex scenes, but not explicit detail. Mostly the start and the thoughts and feelings of said characters. You won't be seeing the scene, but more or less, seeing the emotions during. With that being said, here we go!

Chapter Five: A Possible Promotion

Xandar's P.O.V:

I woke up in shock, and quickly Look around the room of my apartment. I hear the screaming continue and mentally facepalm. It was the damned alarm clock. I roll my eyes and push the off button. "I'm never going to get used to this..." I say quietly as I climb out of bed and get dressed.

I was provided an I.M.P uniform. The blood red shirt had the company logo, which featured Blitzo, Moxxie and Millie silhouetted above the words. The pants were blood red as well. The only thing not blood red, was my tennis shoes. They were blue with black laces.

I sighed. Even though I'd much rather wear my favorite blue t shirt with blue jeans, or even a blue and red plaid shirt with khakis, I had to keep up appearances for work. That meant, sadly for me, I had to wear blood red.

No Xandar! I mentally scream. You want to be on their good side...after all, a deals a deal. My head hurts again.

"Now Xandar," the pleasant voice says and I can vaguely see a red suit and black tie. "If you want my help. You MUST agree to this." I can't see the face still, but I can make out a seemingly unpleasant smirk.

I can see my hand stretch out for something.

The memory fades as soon as it appeared. I shake my head, and head out the door for work. I see the bus take off and I run up to the bus stop with my hand outstretched and shouting at them to stop. Of course they don't. Shit...

ZZZ

Blitzo's P.O.V:

I sit in my intentionally dark office with a frown. I look at the clock. "He's running late. Shit..." I say quietly. After that bullshit with the cannibal family, he's lucky I don't can his ass. Then again...I made an obligation to Stolas. Honestly, despite his annoying tendencies, Xandar isn't that bad. Still annoying, but not that bad. I won't fire him but. Damn I want to.

I look at the clock. It reads; "8:05 AM. Get the FUCK to work!" I chuckle at the phrase. Even though it's clever, I still truly enjoy it. I hear a pained moan alarm and concluded my coffee was ready.

Standing up and sighing, I make my way to the coffee pot and pour myself a cup. I check the clock. It now read; "8:16, you're LATE mother fucker!" I grunt in anger and take a sip of my coffee. Bitter, just the way I like it.

Before I can take the chance to sit down I hear the door swing open fast and strike the wall. I jump. From how it sounded, it wasn't enough of a swing to damage the door or the wall, but still enough to royally piss me off.

"I'm sorry I'm late!" I hear the panicked voice of Xandar.

"Why are you late?" Moxxie asks kindly.

"I missed the bus...then I forgot breakfast. And then I-" I slam open the door before he can finish his rant.

"Xandar! My office! NOW!" I roar. I hear heavy, loud footsteps. Before I can sit down, I hear Xandar enter the room.

"Yes sir?" He asks eagerly.

I sigh and roll my eyes before walking to the window. "Xandar. Do you know why I called you in here?" I demand in the form of a question.

"I'm late..." he whispers silently. I grunt and grab my face in annoyance. I turn to him and give him my best glare. The more scared the employees are, the better the performance.

"No shit Sherlock," I reply. I see the color drain from his face. Before he can say anything I raise my finger. "Now listen Xandar," I begin with a pointed edge to my voice. "I took a chance on you with that deal I made," I say. I grunt as Xandar zones out for a brief moment.

Ugh, he's so irritating when he does that. Why does he always do that? "And since I took a chance on you," I continue with a roll of my eyes. "I'm considering giving you a promotion," I explain. Xandar's face lights up.

"Really?" Xandar asks me, jaw dropped. "Thank you so mu-"

"I said considering, not that I'm giving you one. You still gotta work your way up anyway. And how can you do that?" I let the question hang.

"By not being late?" He states hopefully.

"Ugh. No!" I reply loudly earning another scared response. I pick up a toy horse and play with it in midair to calm me down. "By actually PARTICIPATING in our business!" I see his mortified look and grunt once again. What, was this the fifth time I grunted within the last five minutes?

"You don't have to like it. But you agreed to help us. So if you want our protection still, your gonna follow my rules! Got it!?" I shouted.

"Y-yes s-s-sir," he stuttered in response. I nodded with a satisfied smirk.

"Good," I replied. "Now get out." I say firmly and he practically runs out of the office, closing the door quickly on the way out. I roll my eyes. What a geek.

ZZZ

Xandar's P.O.V:

I closed the office door as fast as possible, my legs shaking with fear. Moxxie looks at me and has a concerned expression. "Xandar?" He begins causing me to yelp in fear. "Woah, woah! Hey now!" He says putting on a smile. "You don't need to be scared! We're good with you now, remember?" He asks probably trying to calm me down.

"Yeah..." I reply hoarsely. I'm still scared. Millie walks up now. I look at her with a sad expression.

"What's wrong Xandar?" She inquires with an equally concerned look.

"...he hates me..." I trail off. They both look at each other and sigh. "After I saved you guys...he still hates me..." I stop, let out a sob and run to my closet office closing the door behind me.

Author's Note: I'm terribly sorry for the wait on this. And yes, I know that this chapter was rushed, I had a bad case of writer's block. I promise the next chapter will be better! And for those wondering, "why did Blitzo go from a moment of respect to hating Xandar again? Honestly, I believe that for the events of Murder Family, Blitzo would still be hung up on the interrupted kill and subsequent capture/save. As well, Blitzo would realistically hate Xandar due to his shy nature (it is hell after all.) Plus, there needs to be more development to get Blitzo to like my character.

I admit Moxxie and Millie immediately being nice due to a rescue is cheesy, but if the story kept going with the characters hating Xandar, it would be a poor experience. That's about it for now, because next time? Xandar's taking a trip to Loo Loo Land!