Author's Note: And now time for our next exciting chapter in the story. The part where Xandar gets a demon disguise! Now, I will say, I am partly using the disguise Twiphase mentioned. I feel like, as well, it would make the most sense, considering Xandar was essentially adopted by Stolas. I think that this chapter will be considerably longer, since I am improving my writing. That's also why I don't put "Said," as often as I used to.

I've been practicing as well with setting the scene. I feel this practice was necessary to help the story feel more fleshed out. So with all that out of the way, let's begin!

Last time on Xandar's Helluva Adventures, Xandar and Stolas had a fun, yet highly emotional, bonding experience and Blitzo found something amazing. Now, Xandar gets a nice surprise and a certain someone plots a kidnapping.

Chapter Nineteen: Surprises Part 1

Xandar's P.O.V:

I stood with Stolas, gaining my composure to meet with Blitzo. I couldn't meet with him having red, puffy eyes from tears. Stolas still seemed troubled, though honestly, so was I. After all, we came to the startling realization that my mother may no longer be alive. I tried to save her, only to discover that it was most likely for naught.

After a moment of deep breaths, collecting my thoughts and sipping cold water to calm me down, I nodded to Stolas, who summoned a portal with a wave of his hand. I sighed as I walked through the portal not really caring what Blitzo wanted to surprise me with.

Right when I set foot into the office, Blitzo immediately ran up to me and gave me a hug. Since he was short, I only felt him hug my waist. "Xandar!" He sung, "have I got the best news for you!"

I forced a smile as he looked up at me. Good lord, he really is short. "What's the surprise?" I questioned curiously.

He had a grin practically stretching from ear to ear. Since he had Stolas' grimoire in his hand, I knew that it was...something at least. "Alright!" He began, a smile still plastered on his face. "You know how the demons in Hell want you dead, right?" He asked.

I scoffed. "It's not really anything new," I replied bitterly. And it was true, every demon is waiting for me and Stolas' deal to fall through so they can off me. I knew it wouldn't work, since I'll live through it, but it pissed me off to no end.

"Exactly!" Blitzo agreed. "So I did some digging and I found an answer to our problem!" He cheered. I raised an eyebrow. Seeing my expression, he grunted. "Ok fine," he said. "I found you a demon disguise."

My jaw dropped and Stolas had the same reaction. A demon disguise? This changes everything! "Wow!" I gasped in surprise. "That's amazing!" I praised. "Soooo," I began, "what disguise will it be?" I inquired.

"Oh, I don't know," Blitzo answered still grinning. "But, we're going to see if it works," he explained. "So what do ya say?" He asked. "Ready to have Hell's worst off your back?" He quizzes.

"And not suffer day in and day out?" I quizzed smiling now. "Hell yeah!" I cheered.

"Alright!" Blitzo shouted joyfully. "Loonie! Come and say the spell will ya?" He asked appointing Loona to say the spell. Not that I'm complaining.

"I'm only willingly doing this for Xandar," she replied with an eye roll. She then smiled warmly at me before speaking the incantation. In that moment I felt myself levitate. Then there was an intense burning inside me, like I was set on fire. It caused me to scream in agony.

After the burning stopped, I found myself back on solid earth. I turned to the others, but they were jaw dropped. "What?" I demanded. "Do I have something on my face?" I inquired. My eyes widened. "Oh God, please don't tell me it's bad!" I begged.

Blitzo was still jaw dropped. "Uhhhhhh," he trailed off. I growled and sprinted to the nearest mirror. I inspected myself and gasped in shock. Now I see why. I had piercing red eyes, dark clothing and slicked back hair. But that wasn't the surprising part, oh no. I was now an owl with horns.

"What?" I asked in shock. It was true, this was absolutely surprising. Why an owl of all things? Well, it made sense. I was adopted into The Ars Goetia family after all. But it still shocked me. "Why am I an owl?" I asked in surprise.

"It's how spells work," Stolas began, "sometimes it's completely random. Other times, it depends on the power of the spell," Stolas explained.

"Well..." I began before trailing off. "I guess this makes it easier to be apart of the family, right Stolas?" I inquired albeit in a joking manner.

"Yes," Stolas replied. "Do you like your demon disguise?" He asked me.

"Yeah!" I cheered. A thought popped into my head though. "How long do the effects of the spell work?" I asked. "I mean, when Loona transforms, it seems to be at will."

"That is correct," Stolas replied. "All you have to do, is think of the form and then you'll transform. Go on, give it a try," he suggested. I nod. I think of my human form, then I started to change. Thankfully it didn't hurt this time.

"Woah," I said after a minute of staring in the mirror. "This spell works wonders!" I praised.

"Annnnd you're welcome!" Blitzo stated puffing out his chest proudly. Moxxie rolled his eyes.

"I am the one who found the spell," Moxxie growls. Blitzo shoots Moxxie a glare. If his face turned red from anger, I couldn't tell due to him being naturally red.

"At least I thought of the human disguise!" Blitzo seethed. Moxxie rolled his eyes again and Millie gave him a pat on the back. I smiled. Yep, just another day.

ZZZ

Stolas and I walked back to my apartment. Due to the effects of the spell, he wanted me to take it easy. "Are you ok Xandar?" Stolas asks me with a look of sorrow.

I sigh. It hurt, learning my mother may not even be alive. It caused me great grief. But, I still considered myself lucky. I now had a father figure. "I'm alright. Thank you for everything, dad," I replied a warm smile on my face. Stolas turned to face me and I saw he had tears.

"You're welcome Xandar," he returned with a nod. I walk up to him and give him a hug, which he returns. "Remember Xandar," Stolas started, smile still on his face. "If you ever need me, please, don't hesitate to call me. Alright?" He finished.

"Of course," I answered with a smile. Stolas nods again before summoning a portal and walking through. Man, things might ACTUALLY be looking up!

ZZZ

Normal P.O.V:

Verosika looked to her fellow succubi, whom she was giving a mission. "Now sluts," she began with a malicious grin. "Xandar has a new demon form. BUT, I can feel what he transformed into. All you guys need to do, is find him and bring him to me."

The other succubi nodded before teleporting away. Verosika grinned evilly. "Xandar and I...are going to have a sexy time. I can't wait!" She purred.

Author's Note: Next time on Xandar's Helluva Adventures, Xandar now has a demon form, but that doesn't stop certain powerful demons from knowing his identity. Can Xandar protect himself from Verosika's lust? Find out next time!