Here's the next chapter everyone. I know I said that I was gonna update Sixth Titan Omni again, but eh, I sort of got bumped into a delay with it and this just happened to be finished so I decided to post up the second chapter for the heck of it and give you all something to read.
Why? Because I'm just that kind of guy.
Anyways, here's the thing to do now adays:p
Warning. This is not the kind of story really meant for kids, as it contains much cursing, violence and many other things that some aren't exactly appropriate for those of the much much younger age limit.
So you've been warned
Destiny's bar comes into view showing off the owner who was spinning on a barstool at highspeed for fun mainly because it was extremely bored. That was until it fell off landing hard on the floor.
" Ow... " A hand reaches up on the counter where Destiny tries to stand up but was having a hard time doing so since it was still dizzy.
" Whew...Whooooaaaa... ...Totally worth it."
Destiny shook it's head regaining it's senses before addressing the audience/readers waving out both hands. If it could be seen, Destiny would be smiling.
" Well, hello, hello, hello. " Destiny sits back on the stool next to the 50's tv waving to the audience/readers.
" I'm glad to see you all here again. And if you are, then that means you're all interested in seeing what happens next just as much as I am. "
With a quick snap of its fingers we see moments from the previous episode/chapter starting with Stolas eyeing the mansions new arrival before it shows the same demon now grown up
" Last time we get a brief introduction to our main focus of this story, the young avian demon Donner. Under some odd suspicious circumstances as a hatchling taken under the wings of Stolas Goeita, a high ranking noble in Hell itself. Makes you wonder why he took him in hmmm? "
We then see him working at the Goeita mansion before it swaps over showing the blood and carnage, he caused last time. " And in those last 17 years alone, the very same hatchling grew up to become a servant under the Goeita family itself, but also became a powerful demon as well. "
The tv retracts focusing on Destiny holding up a wooden pipe much similar to what Sherlock Homes would have wearing a hat and all, including a monocle on the right side of it's concealed face.
" But tell me? What is our, or your definition of a guardian? Something or someone that watches over you? A protector? Something that watches and helps maintain our wellbeing? " Destiny shrugged it's shoulders. " Beats me. Who knows, we never know what form they'll take. " Destiny points to itself with both fingers.
" Just as like myself I could be whatever you see me as. One day, old man, next day old woman, the day afterwards, little girl or boy. But even then, don't let appearances fool you. They all can be as fierce as any savage beast. Yet while at times they can fight our battles, even they have such limitations. Sometimes, they simply whisper from the heart, reminding that it's us. It's every single one of us who holds the power over the worlds we create and live in as well as making choices. " A question mark appears over Destiny who tapped the right side of it's head with an index finger.
" Confusing, isn't it? Moments like that make us stop and ask ourselves questions. " Destiny proceeded to clap both of it's hands. " Oh well. We can worry about that mumbo jumbo baloney later, because now, the story itself is already truly getting started. " Destiny does finger gun gestures as we zoom into the screen of the old tv.
Helluva Servant
Chapter/Episode 2
Guardian of Gloom
Our focus is on the Goeita manor which then zoomed into a single room.
It had quite a bit of star themed decor, even a diagram of the solar system hanging in the ceiling including some very expensive nice furniture.
Stepping into the room was a young adolescent female avian demon who slammed the door shut groaning in frustration. She was lanky and unkempt, with a coat of gray feathers. Her eyes are pink with bright white pupils with light purple eyeshadow to go with her long eyelashes. Below each of her eyes are two tear-like streak eyelashes. This was none other then the daughter of Stolas and his wife Stella, Octavia Goeita.
Naturally she had some traits from both of her parents. Such as her father's white mask-like face with her mother's eyes lacking the two extra set like her father with her hair feathers being shaggy. Her current clothing was just simple pajama's, a very large oversized black shirt with a single large pink star in the center.
Just only moments ago, she had a 'fun discussion' with her mother regarding a future suitor which for those that had no idea what that meant in laymen's terms a future husband. Since she was almost 18 that was evidently the age where most nobility discussed marriage and who to set there children up to gain more alliances and power from whatever household those two compatible souls were from.
However, Octavia was defiantly not one of them. It was bad enough with the shit going on with her parents, but now the possibility of being forced to marry someone just because she was supposed to? No, she would never in a million years give her mother nor anyone that satisfaction.
" If she thinks I'm gonna take that bastard back she's dead wrong... "
The young owl demon was referring to her mother's last attempt at trying to 'hook her up' with some other rich boy. The guy had the nerve to fake everything, from going out on a couple of dates the whole damn thing! Octavia was done with his ass and never wanted to see him again.
And this was about only four weeks ago too, right now all Octavia wanted to do was just try to have a peace of mind.
So, for the heck of it she decided to gaze through her telescope that was right near one of her windows.
As usual like every night and day the giant pentagram in over the Pride ring itself was still glowing ominously.
But like being Earths equivalent to the sun it died down allowing a few stars to be seen. They of course were very hard to find, however with enough luck you could find a star, even a constellation or two.
" Nothing really out tonight...Hmm?
While looking she noticed something in the distance, a faint light and a noise that grew louder? Just as the light was coming closer and closer!? Going straight towards her!? Naturally panicking she ducked down bracing for whatever was coming, but no crash came. Rather instead she heard the sound of wings flapping. Not the normal kind, but the very loud and distinct kind, almost like something that belonged to a giant monster.
Carefully standing back up Octavia looked out her window, and not long afterword's the same light came darting past her along with the sound of wings. Looking on with interest she watched as the light slowly descended down to the stairwell that led up to the door of the mansion. As it got closer to the ground, she was all the dust getting kicked up with the wind swirling around it, just as it the light's glow slowly dwindled down.
When the light completely out she was surprised to see that it was another avian demon a few inches shorter than she was, who also might've been the same age as her. Octavia noticed two distinct things about this demon, one he had two large wings bigger then any other she'd ever seen and the second thing, he was wearing the clothing of the Goieta's household servants.
Did he live here as well? Octavia was perplexed by this stranger's sudden appearance and continued to watch as the male avian walked up the stairs stretching out his arms and in the process his wings which folded themselves onto his back before topping it off with a yawn smacking his lips before he stopped confusing her a bit.
Then the unexpected happened, he looked up in her direction his green eyes locking with her pink eyes. Both stared at one another for a moment before the male avian continued forward and entered the mansion.
" Who the hell was that? "
A while later we see the employee lounge. A special room that was meant for the servants of the household would eat there breakfasts, lunch and of course dinner. Plus a few would also use this place as a hang out spot to socialize especially when there on break.
By now the vast majority of the household servants had already went to bed but for Stu and Lorretta it was a moment that they used to have some peace.
" Another long day... "
" Yep. " His sister agreed in a flat tone.
" When's payday? "
" In about two days. "
" Really? Cool. " The sound of a door opening was heard. " Hmm? " Stu turns around to see it was another imp, a male to be exact. He was a bit taller then Stu and his sister by four inches. Now while most imps were red skinned, he was mostly white, minus two large red dots over his eyes. Unlike his fellow employee's he was wearing a set of blue overalls and was wearing a light grey shirt. On his right hand was a bracelet bearing a blue rose with black vines around it. He also for some reason didn't have any horns at all.
This was Arnold the mansions groundskeeper and also Stolas's personal gardener who helped the owl demon maintain all the many plants in the mansion itself especially when he was out of town and couldn't care for them himself.
" Arnold? " Lorreta got his attention. " What are you still doing here? Shouldn't you be heading home by now? "
" Normally yeah. " He answered back sitting down. " But there's a bit of a problem. "
" What's that? " Stu questioned.
" Turns out my home has a bad case of a Bed Bug infestation. " He answered setting down a glass tray.
" Ew...really? " Stu winced at that. " Are they tenting it up? "
" Yeah, they are. And according to them, it'll take about roughly two weeks to clear and clean the entire house. "
" Does your wife know about it? " Loretta questioned as she passed by them going over to the refrigerator.
" Yeah, she does. But she won't be back for another two weeks as well. So the timing will be fine. Plus, Prince Stolas was more then kind enough to let stay here till the job with my home is done. "
Stu raised an eyebrow in curiosity. " I know I've asked this a bunch of times now, but what the heck does your wife even do Arnold? "
" I don't believe I need to answer that one. "
Loretta entered the room holding a small tray full of food with a spoon in it. " Here one of you try this. "
Arnold takes it and tries it before regretting so as he exclaimed with a mouthful. " Oh sweet Lucifer!" Puts the spoon back and reaches for a napkin to quickly spit the contents out. " The hell was that!? " He asked taking another napkin to wipe the taste off of his tongue. " Last time I had anything like that was with my wife's first attempt at baking double chocolate cookies! "
" I thought so, it's Donners. " Loretta said. " It's gone bad. Although with Donner it probably didn't have far to go. "
" Seriously? You know he doesn't have a good record when it comes to cooking. Why'd you make me taste it then!? "
Loretta gave him a flat look. " I didn't make you, and you could've said no. "
Arnold was about to pass it back till Stu spoke up. " Hold on a minute, let me see that. " He takes it and gets a spoonful tasting the cream from the container while the other imps watched on a bit grossed out.
" You're right this is not good. " Despite that Stu kept eating it. " The under parts a little better though. "
Despite being afraid to ask Arnold asked anyways. " What is it? "
Stu shrugged his shoulders. " I don't know. It's got a crunch to it, I don't think that's on purpose either. What do you got in the tray? "
" Some left over lasagna. I grabbed it from the fridge and a few other things too. Want some? "
" I could eat. " Stu took a piece grabbing it with his hand going over to the counter. The door was opened again, and they all turned to see it was Donner who was wearing a set of light red pajamas.
" Hey, Donner. " Arnold greeted.
" Hi guys. "
" You hungry? I have some lasagna. "
The avian demon shrugged his shoulders in response. " Yeah sure, I could go for some. "
A clank was heard making everyone look to see Stu tossing the tray spoon into the sink adding it with the container licking his fingers holding a plate of that had a piece of warmed up lasagna sitting down at the table . " What else we got? "
Loretta face palmed at this. " You finished that? "
" Yep. " Stu casually replied back digging into his food.
Arnold meanwhile had a really grossed out expression staring at his fellow imp holding back the urge to vomit. " And now we wait... "
Loretta then planted her right fist into an open palm. " Oh yeah, that's right. I was also told to give you this to from Merida. " The female imp reaches into her pocket and passes Donner a telegram?
Everyone knew for sure now it was Merida because she always sent telegrams to the other servants in the household. Everyone mostly the newbies were always confused, by why she did this a lot. But evidently she was so used to it that everyone just went along with it figuring it was something she was more used to since she died in the early 1900's.
Donner then read it out loud:
" Donner STOP
Tomorrow the master of the household wishes to speak with you STOP
Something very important be sure not to forget STOP
Tomorrow you'll be excused from your usual work routine STOP "
" Whoa, I wonder what Sir Stolas wants. " Arnold pondered going into thought.
" This is sort of odd too. " Loretta chimed in. " He called you in today and now he called you in tomorrow? Something doesn't sit right with this. "
" He called you in today too? " Arnold turned to Donner who came up with his own warmed up piece. " What did he want? "
" Just only wanted me to take care of a job for him. That's all. The other thing no idea. "
" How come you get all the special jobs? " Stu complained with a mouthful. " I've been here longer then you have. I deserve respect! "
Arnold glanced over to him raising her left eyebrow. " Oh really? What about that incident last month? "
Flashback Arnold Pov.
We see Arnold who'd just exited out of the bathroom. While doing so he notices a whole bunch water was leaking from the upper stair way. " The hell? Did someone leave a bathtub running or something? "
" Hey Arnold check it out! " He looks up to see Stu standing on the stairs holding a hose letting water flow down the stairwell which explained where the water came from. He was wearing some swim trunks. " I made an indoor water slide! " He goes down the improvised slide without even thinking. " Yaaaay! Ow! OW! OW! "
He goes down but instantly there's grunts of pain while Arnold watched as his friend land right in front of him. His right arm was twisted backwards meaning that it was most likely broken. Stu then starts crying out in pain.
Arnold only gave Stu an unimpressed caring look walking away. " I'm not gonna call Merida, because you won't learn anything if I do. "
Flashback end.
" Ok, fair point. But come on, I got a lot of talent. Like singing. "
" I hate to burst your bubble, but you suck at that. " Loretta commented bitterly.
Flashback Loretta's Pov.
We see a bathroom come into view the sound of water running, steam was all around. Behind some glass we see the silhouette of Stu washing and singing in the shower.
" What you gon' do with all that junk? All that junk inside your trunk? "
As he does so Loretta enters the bathroom with an annoyed expression on her face carrying a large burlap sack.
" Get you love drunk off my hump, I'ma get, get, get, get you drunk. My hump, my hump. My hump, my hump, my hump. My hump, my hump, my hump. "
Taking a strap she causally unwraps it off of the sack before throwing something in the shower.
" My lovely lady h- "
*Hissss!*
" Aaaaaaahhhh! Cobra! Cobra in the shower! Cobra in the shower! "
While he was screaming Loretta meanwhile walked out of the bathroom with a satisfied smirk closing the door behind her.
Flashback end
" Well screw every single one of you then. " Stu huffed crossing his arms pouting like a child. But then a loud rumbling noise was heard and the imps eyes went wide as he put a hand on his stomach.
" To be continued... " Stu wheezed out before hauling ass most likely to the nearest bathroom he could find.
" So anyways... " Arnold changed the topic returning those focus to the main. " Donner this might be a something big. I mean, what else would it be? "
" Something that doesn't involve us in masters fling. " Loretta answered bitterly mainly because she had to wash the sheets of his bed a couple of times much to her chargrin.
" Eh, whatever it is. I'm sure it won't be anything major. " Donner said as he started eating his late night snack.
" Ohoho, dude you're in for it now. " Arnold chuckled already looking forward to finding out what it was.
The next day the pentagram in the sky began to glow even brighter starting off another day in Hell itself.
Naturally there was always something to wake up the residents
It took the form of a very ugly deformed human being with a few sirens on the side of it's head which echoes loudly through city.
This was a Squaller, Hell's equivalent to that of a rooster, which were usually found in the more densely populated city's such as the Pride Ring itself. Ironic too since the other rings with more a more country side like Wrath had its own hell roosters.
People both loved and despised these things a lot and it just so happened Donner was one of the many few who hated them.
A window opened up revealing the irritated avian demon glaring down at the squaller before he stuck out his right index finger firing a bolt of electricity blasting the nuisance off the wall while it walked out in pain. Sure it wasn't the sounds of yelling that'd come from Lady Stella chewing out her husband but even then this was another annoying thing to have to wake up to in the morning.
Donner yawned as he stretched his arms smacking his beak rubbing his eyes before closing the window. He checked the time on his clock. It was only 4:01 making him sigh wanting to get this over with and find out what his master wanted.
A while later now that everyone had got up and started work for the day we see Stolas in his office looking over some documents drinking a fresh cup of coffee and was wearing red robe rather then his noble clothing.
The main door to his office opened making him stop to see his daughter wearing her normal clothes. A black feathery shawl around her shoulders over a glittery pink dress with light yellow stars on it, a black beanie hat with a pale yellow tiara design on it on her head, a pink choker around her neck, black leggings and boots.
" Ah there you are Octavia. Come on, sit, sit. " He motions her to a chair and she does just that. " You wanted to see me dad? "
" Yes, I've been meaning to have this discussion with you for some time now. As you know now that as you're getting older and- "
" Is this another one of those arrange marriage talks? " Octavia asked in irritation and quickly her father waved out his hands.
" No, no, no. Nothing like that at all. This all has to do with your safety. "
She was a bit confused by this. " Safety? "
" Yes. Which is why after much careful thinking and consideration, I've decided to give you a personal bodyguard. "
" What?! " She expected this to be about something, but not something this extreme. " Are you joking, Dad?"
" My little Star fire trust me. It's for your own protection, I won't always be around to protect you. Even though I really want to, which is why you'll be placed under the watchful eye of one my most trusted servants. "
Even though he did have a good point Octavia wasn't very pleased to hear this. " I don't need a babysitter, Dad. Much less from some who don't want anything to do with me."
" I wouldn't be to sure about that...His loyalty is unquestionable. He might seem rather odd sometimes or among other things. But I assure you, you will be safe under his watch. "
" Ugh, seriously what makes him so special? " She questioned with an annoyed groan. " Besides the head maid, most of the servants are imps who couldn't stick a pig if they tried."
Stolas chuckled a bit at what his daughter said. " Oh but you might be surprised. You haven't met him yet Via. Come on, just at least meet him for yourself. "
Seeing no way to win the argument, she groaned in irritation wanting to get it over with. "Fine. Whatever."
" Wonderful. " Stolas turned over to another door on to the left. " You may come in now. " Much to her surprise it was the same avian demon she saw last night. Seeing him up close for the first time she got a better look then from the window and watched as he approached and stood next to her.
Upon seeing him she was now very much confused. Her father was putting this avian demon who was the same age as her and few inches shorter then herself like five inches shorter.
She looked at her father with a raised eyebrow trying to understand if he was being serious. " This? This is supposed to be my bodyguard? "
"Yes." The prince smiled. "Octavia, allow me to introduce you to Donner. He will be there for you from this moment on. Donner, my boy, why don't you introduce yourself."
Donner turned to Octavia and got on one knee. " It's a... pleasure to finally meet you in person milady. I look forward to serving faithfully under you. "
The young princess is utterly puzzled at this development. At first she assumed she was in trouble or something, but the moment her father brought forth this boy, who from looks alone is close to her age.
And on top of that his appearance alone reminds her of some of her relatives and others like them, barring the fangs sticking out from his beak. She was utterly confused. ' Where the hell did he come from? ' She wondered.
" I don't remember hearing you hiring anymore staff. " Octavia said turning to her father. " If I did, I would've heard about him. "
" His case is rather complicated... " Stolas anwsered waving his hand a bit continuing the introduction. " But all you need to know is that Donner has been faithfully serving this household for many years. It is true I have a handful of many I trust, however with that trust enemies have been made as well. He is more then capable enough of protecting you. "
Stolas turns his attention over to Donner. " I trust you have no objections Donner? "
" None sir. " Donner got up looking directly at him. " I only ask, what will happen to my regular work duties? "
" You'll perform them when you can and when you're not needed. I've already informed Merida of this. Every time my daughter goes out, you are to be with her at all times. Is that understood? "
Donner nodded his head. " Yes. "
" Wait a minute, don't I get a say in this? " The female owl demon asked but already knew it was a stupid question to ask.
" Via, this isn't up for discussion. " Stolas replies back in a firm yet gentle tone. " Now today you both should use this opportunity to get to know each other. Can you do that? " " Fine... " " Good. Also, today I would suggest that today you take the time getting acquainted with one another. Now, run along, I have business that needs attending too. "
The younger owl demon walks out of the study in a huff, slamming the door behind the pair of them.
Donner hummed noting her displeased attitude. As they walked through the halls there was a bit of silence. " ... " " ... " Donner figured that he'd might as well try to start a conversation breaking the silence. " So...? "
Stolas sighs sadly, "Don't worry, Donner. She just needs a moment to herself. She'll come around eventually." His face changed to a serious look. "But I stand by what I have said, no harm will come to my precious little star. Understand? "
" I do completely Stolas, I'm honestly surprised you've given me this responsibility, But no less I'll try. That's all I can do. "
"And I expect nothing less from you, dear boy." The prince smiled lightly. " You are dismissed."
Hours later we change the scenery to night time.
It was a quiet night in the library, tile floors were cleaned and waxed up. Not a spec of dust on the shelves.
And the only person sitting by one of the leather seats was Princess Octavia. One of the books she had on hand and music blaring into her earphones. Drowning out any noise that may come. Octavia needed a distraction. The discussion from earlier brought trouble for the girl. She'd think that reading about a demon tormenting mortals in they're dreams would help.
But no, the appearance of her new 'bodyguard' from before continued to bother her to no end.
' How come Dad never mentioned him before? ' She thought to herself. 'How come I've never seen him once? I've seen many of the staff working around the palace, but I never have ever noticed someone like him. What did dad even mean by his his case being complicated? What the hell is he hiding now?...Isn't there already enough going on at it is? '
While pondering though these thoughts a stray tear slipped from the bottom her left eye. She didn't realize it until now.
When she did notice it Octavia wiped it away and sighed getting up from the chair checking the time on her phone. " I'm just gonna go to bed. " She then proceeded to put the book in the shelf where it came from. As she was leaving Octavia saw the door open, when it did it was Donner who entered who paused looking a bit surprised to see her as this time.
" Oh...evening. " He nodded to her closing the door behind him.
"What are you doing here?" She asked, confused upon his entrance.
" Returning something I borrowed from here. " He answered back gesturing to the book stuffed under his arm.
She didn't hear much other than seeing the book he was pointing to. She took off her left ear bud turning off her music. " Sorry, what was that? "
" I said I was just returning something I borrowed from here. " Donner repeated what he did just said. " What about yourself? What brings you here? "
" Reading. " she said bluntly.
" Ok. " Donner took her response clearly as a sign saying she still wasn't in a mood to talk. " I'll see you later then Milady. Excuse me. "
He walked past her before taking a brief pause. " Look, I know you're not exactly to synched about this. But let's be frank, I don't know you very well and you don't exactly know a thing about me. "
" My, aren't you the clever one! " She pointed out sarcastically. She begins to back up from the thunder by a few steps.
" I'm not trying to start anything. I'm only just saying. "
" Well I don't want to hear anything out of you! " Octavia spat back and started heading to the door.
" Well could you at least give me a fair chance of at least trying to get to know you then? " Donner asked and hearing this question made her stop. " I mean, your father did suggest it. Maybe we should. "
She scoffed waving her head. " Why? Because it's your job? "
" No. I just figured; it would be a good thing. " Donner rubbed the back of his head nervously. " I'm not trying to do anything, I generally like to get know you. "
For a brief moment Octavia blushed her cheeks darkening a bit rotating her head around like an owl would. " Huh? " Seeing this Donner blinked a couple of times realizing the way he said it and waved out his hands.
" Oh crap, not like that though! I meant well...you get the idea! "
" No, I don't! Care to clarify that, buck tooth? "
" Eh...you know what never mind... " Donner said nervously showing his teeth in the process but closed it. However, he mentally cursed at himself because he knew his outside fangs were still showing while her head twisted back to the door reaching for the handle.
" So anyways...Is there anything in particular you really feel like doing? You, just something simple to get out of the palace? "
Just as she was about to turn and leave, the owl demon stopped at that sentence. "What do you mean?"
" Um...You know taking a bit of a break from here and go somewhere to just be yourself? Like an arcade, movie or the mall? Just something to use as an excuse to get a bit of relief? "
"I... I don't know..." The princess replied sounding a bit uncertain. " To be honest, I haven't been out of the palace for quite some time. Not since..." She looked down, stopping herself.
Donner noticed this but decided to drop it. " Maybe it could do you a little good. " Donner commented. " I mean, even those with questionable sanity need a break every once in a while...Even though most of them don't. "
She looks back at him. " I Guess. "
Now Donner knew he was getting somewhere and from the way she acted it sounded like this was something she could really use, especially with all the shit that's been transpiring lately revolving around his master/her father. " Well how about going tomorrow? Spend a little time there, goof around and just get away from all this? Give yourself a little 'you time'. Yeah that's it, give yourself a little 'you time'. "
For a moment the princess thought about it. On the one hand, she could stay and, hopefully, not have to hear any more arguments her mother starts or whatever gross things her father does with that imp. But on the other hand, she could stroll around town with a total stranger and worse case scenario run into some other jack off on the streets. To be honest she could care less about the latter. But the former she could get away from for a spell. "I guess... I'll consider it." The princess replied.
" Ok, great. " Donner said with a smile glad to know she was at least willing to give it a try. " Do you have any time in specific you want to leave? "
" Not really. " She shrugged. " Maybe... Noon? "
Donner nodded his head still keeping that same smile. " That'll work just fine. I'll tell Merida to give the driver a heads up for tomorrow, and I'll be sure to run that by your father. Alright, well goodnight milady. I'll see you tomorrow. " With that done Donner walked off humming some song that she didn't recognize before leaving the library with a few new thoughts in her mind.
The day after a bit of prepping up and with Stolas being excited to hear that his daughther was willing to at least try and have what he called a little 'bonding time'. We see a limo waiting for the traffic light to turn green before it finally did so.
Inside we see Octavia was on phone while Donner was simply humming the whole-time tapping fingers on his legs while occasionally whistling and also playing a bit of Angry Birds for some odd reason. Because the irony was that they were both birds themselves.
He had been doing that since they got into the limo. While mostly she was just waiting for them to arrive the young owl demon was trying to figure him out. But didn't have much luck, up till just half an hour ago she had just met an indivisible she'd never seen or even had no idea he even existed, at all.
So naturally she wondered why her father put him as her bodyguard. He didn't seem like much. She already knew that he was the same age as she was. Yet despite that, her old man seemed very adamant and had a lot of trust on Donner as if he's known him for years.
Seeing that there was nothing else to do she decided to satisfy her curiosity while keeping mind not to dig to deep either.
Pausing her music she turned over to Donner. " So, what's the deal? "
" Hmm? " He turns to her. " Sorry? "
" You. " She said pointing a claw at him. " What is your deal? I've lived in that mansion my entire life. I know all of the staff that works there, I know that some come, stay and eventually go. So how come I've never seen you before? "
" Well before I answer that question. " He holds up two claws. " Two hints. She's loud and mostly mad all the time. "
Octavia instantly knew he was talking about and didn't show any signs of being offended. " My mum? Why? "
" She's not very fond of me. "
" Again, why? "
He shrugged his shoulders. " Beats me. I don't know. It's been that way for years. "
" Years? " She was still confused. " You sound like you've been there for a long time. "
" Actually, that's because I have been there for a long time. "
Now Octavia was really baffled and more curious then ever. " How long exactly? "
" Since I was a hatchling. "
" What? Since you were a hatchling? " She wanted to make sure she was hearing this correctly. " You're telling me that you've lived in the mansion for seventeen years, the same as I have? You're not my secret long lost sibling are you? "
Donner just in the nick of time held back a laugh holding his gut with his other free arm. " I'm serious! Are you?! Or are you not?! "
" Heheh, no-no-nooooooo. I'm not related to you, you're master Stolas's only child. But wow, you took me by surprise, that was funny because that would usually add up. So, any other questions you'd like to ask? I don't mind answering them. "
" S are you a sinner or a Hellborn? "
" Hellborn, just like you. "
" If you were really raised in the mansion who raised you then? "
" Merida. "
" Wait, Merida raised you? " Now her curiosity was peaking even more. " The head-maid? The very same Merida who's looked after me and me knowing her since I was a hatchling? "
" Yeah. "
" Don't you have any parents at all? "
Pausing for a brief minute tapped the side of his head trying to think. " I do...probably...But, I don't know who they are. "
" You don't? "
" No... " Donner shook his head. " Never really pondered much about it. "
" Never? "
" I mean sometimes I ponder on the thought...But most of the time I just wave it off and just focus on the now. " As he said that the limo made a turn and Octavia couldn't help but be a bit more interested.
" So are you like the edgy type of bodyguard who's always serious? "
Donner rolls his eyes at that one. " Not all the time, mostly when it counts. Do I look someone who dresses up like someone from the Matrix? "
" No. But you have a vibe. " Octavia retorted back. " What do you even do? "
" Mostly the same house work as the rest of the servants. Oh yeah, I was also trained at a young age to kill and carry out various 'tasks' for the lord and the misses of the household. " He answered simply like it was no big deal in a not to casual tone.
" How often do you get one of those 'tasks'? "
" Eh...every once in a while. Last one I did was last night and about five days ago that involved me being undercover with some Greeks. "
" Greeks? " Octavia raised an eyebrow. " So like what? Fat, hairy philosophers in toga's or fat hairy grease balls in speedo's? "
Donner gave a flat look in response. " Oh yeah, that's right Greeks have always been gross and still are. But no, not that it was a frat house. "
" Seriously? " The owl demon had was finding this a bit hard to believe. "
" I'm not joking... " He kept the same flat look. " I hated every second of it, and when somebody decided to call me a Knob-Gobbler then it got personal. "
The female owl demon looked at Donner with another confused look. " What? What the hell does that even mean? Knob-gobbler? "
He diverts his eyes away. " It's a term from the urban dictionary meaning a person who performs fellatio. "
She shook her head trying to get the gross information and possible image forming in her head. " That's just gross. "
" I know and I appologize for even saying it millady. " They then felt the limousine stop taking a private parking spot for noble demons.
" Your highness we've arrived. " The driver called out before exiting out and opened the door for Octavia followed by Donner. Closing the door behind them Donner turned to the driver.
" I'll call you up when were done. "
" Eh, take your time, I got ways to pass it. " He said before taking a joint out of his pocket walking back to the driver's seat while lighting it. As they walked over to an immensouly large building called the Eternal Pride Mall, Octavia passed Donner her tiara.
" Hold onto this. "
" Huh? " Donner was confused. " Why? "
" Because I don't want to be bothered. "
Donner quickly caught on and put it in his coat making sure it was tucked in and wouldn't fall off. Sure, someone who could try and pick pocket him, but they wouldn't really get to far. They never did. " Ooh, ok. I understand where you're going at. " They then entered inside.
Like the malls of the human world, it too had a large selection of stores. Only difference was it was cesspool for violence and all sorts of unsavory demons were around, either giving off serial killer, cannibal or rapist vibes.
Donner followed Octavia's lead and there first stop was clothing store called Haunted Fashion. She went inside and noticed that Donner was right behind her. The owl demon turned around. " You know, you don't have to literally follow me everywhere I go. "
" Oh, I know milady. But technically I have too. But just to throw it out there, I'm gonna follow you into the bathroom or that sort of thing. " He clarified. " Plus, your not the only in the mood for getting new clothes. I need a new hoodie. " He glanced around a bit before spotting some.
" Now if you excuse me, I'm gonna go check them out and I won't be to far either. " He started walking but he paused looking over his shoulder. " Also please do yourself a favor and don't pull off the cliche running off thing. It'll save us both the trouble, milady. "
" Dully...noted. " Octavia replied back noticing one minute Donner shifts from being casual to serious in a split second. But shrugging it off she started looking through the various brands and designs the store had to offer picking up a few in the process. While doing so she glanced over to Donner who was peering through the selections. ' He doesn't really seem to bothered that I'm a demon of noble blood. Most others especially the sinners don't even give a rats ass. His mannerisms never stay the same either. Then again it probably has to do with all that stuff he told me about. ' She was reffering to the training to kill from a young age. She also meant what she said earlier too.
Donner had a very peculuar vibe about him, one that was very dangerous. While the other side felt just simply him being a teenager like she was.
Decideing to put those thoughs on hold, she continued looking through the selection of clothes someone came up from behind her leaning next to her ear with a smug grin chuckling away. " Well, well, Look who it is. "
" Oh great...now this? " She muttered underneath her breath already recognizing the voice and who it belonged to. " Leave me alone Zane "
The one called Zane was a fellow avian demon one that resembled a Cassowary. Most of his feathers were black, the skin of his head and neck were bright blue with his eyes being light red. He also had red or orange waddles hanging from his chin. The top of his skull also had a tall helmet-like structure. Lastly he had very sharp dagger like talons His clothes of choice was a gothic dark blue Victorian Frock Coat Uniform Tailcoat Jacket with gold trims, black tipped sleeves and white pants.
" Aw, why the cold shoulder? " He asked in a mocking tone with Octavia turning around to glare at him.
" You know perfectly damn well. "
" Well, it is what it is. " He said not even bothered by the way she was speaking to him. " Can't we at least be friends? "
The whole innocent act was really starting to piss Octavia, she really wished she knew her father's trick to turn others to stone and was able to for this asshole. But she knew full well that she couldn't and just wanted to be away from him.
" No. No we can't. I want nothing to do with you at all. Now leave me alone. "
" Hmph, it must be really fitting. " Zane gained an evil smirk showing he was enjoying this. " Knowing that you're the heir to a major royal bloodline and yet you're just simply living up to your father's embarrassing tarnished legacy. I guess the peach didn't fall far from the tree did it? "
Before Octavia could speak up another voice beat her to it. " Is there a problem here? " They both turn to see it was Donner who giving Zane a hard glare.
" Heh, who is this? " Zane chuckled jabbing a thumb over to Donner. " Your new suitor? If so, then I feel sorry for you poor bastard in what you're getting yourself into. "
" Wrong. I'm Lady Octavia's bodyguard. "
Zane gave a mocking laugh at this raising an eyebrow making sure he heard right. " Her bodyguard? " He glanced over to the owl demon. " What, did your so-called father stick you with this pint-sized bird so he can continue sucking imp dick? Or so he could be on the receiving end? "
" You're words mean very little, Zane Obscurus. "
" So you know who I am. "
" I do and I don't care. " Donner said in a very blunt. " She already said that she doesn't want to be bothered. I'd highly suggest you leave now and so. "
" Or what? You gonna tell on me? "
" That depends, the fact that someone such as yourself has nothing else better to do aside from bothering her. I wager Sir Stolas would like to hear this, and I know your father wouldn't care much on the other hand. Must be nice, using your families influence and boosting your defintion of manhood thinking you're above everyone else. "
Zane snarled getting up into Donner's face. But despite this he showed no signs of flinching despite how tense things were while others continued shopping trying to ignore what was transpiring. " Who do you think you are? You have a lot of nerve talking to me like that. In fact what's say you come work for me instead and I'll pay three times the amount your so-called master is paying you. Even quadrupple it if you lick the dirt off of bootss "
" No thanks, my master has done more then enough for me. "
" Like what? "
" More then a punk like yourself would never understand. "
" Watch your tongue. You little bastard. "
Donner smirked knowing he hit a nail. " Are you seriously going to keep embarrassing yourself over someone like me? Am I really that much of a threat to your ego? Then again, most other demons like yourself always have ones to big, that they can't even register what transpires around them. "
Zane's eyes began to glow showing his anger was increasing and before he could do anything else Donner spoke up. " Alright, one last question you have kids? "
Naturally Zane was confused. " No? "
" Do you want any? "
" Wha- " Zane paused in realization as he looked down to see the barrel of Donner's vector aimed right at his crouch. " You wouldn't dare... "
Donner in response presses the barrel up against him keeping the same look. " Try me. "
Zane scoffed backing up pointing a finger at him. " I'll remember your face. " He said before walking off.
" Uh-Huh. " Donner wasn't intimidated putting his vector away. " Yeah whatever. So who the heck was that? "
" My ex. " Octaiva anwsered with venom in tone.
" X boyfriend? "
" X Suitor. " She anwsered.
Donner winched a bit. " Oof, you did yourself a favor letting that one go. I can tell already he was an asshole just with one look. That and he's spoiled bitch. No offense. "
" None taken. He had me fooled for six months too. "
Donner glanced over to her. " He cheat on you? Or other things? "
" Other things. " Octavia answered back bitterly not wanting to talk about it any further. " Also were you really going to shoot him in the junk? "
" Only if he was going to do something. I gave him a warning. "
" True. But um...thanks...I guess. "
" Anytime. Also milady, I have a question. "
" Ok...what? " Donner pulled out to two different hoodies each were a different color one was lavender with light green stripes and another was dark green with blue streaks.
" I can't seem to make up my mind on which of these hoodies to get. Which one? The lavender or the dark green? "
" Uh...the dark green? "
" Think so? Ok. " He went to put the other hoodie back leaving Octavia a little baffled. One minute Donner was acting like a normal teenager and then in only a split second he was like an entirely different person? Was this why her father put him as her bodyguard in the first place?
" So you almost done or you want to continue browsing around for a bit longer here? " Donner's questioned snapped the female owl demon out of her thoughts.
" I-I'd like to browse a little bit longer. "
" Ok. You want me to hold those for you? " He asked pointing to the clothes she was carrying so far.
" Sure... " She passed them to him and continued looking with him following. " So how exactly are you going to wear that hoodie? " Octavia questioned in curiosity. " I mean won't your wings get in the way? "
" Hmm? Of these? " Donner let them open up a bit and had them retract back. " That's easy I have them reworked so that I can wear it. I do that for all my shirts, jackets and suits. They might seem cool at first and they are, but when it comes to putting on clothes it can be a hassle. "
" I bet. "
" They are and they can also be hard to clean and maintain too. "
A small montage starts first by showing off the two of them looking through the various kinds of hats both normal and some straight up bizarre. Like one that resembled the upper jaws of an anime devil with googly eyes. One that he was wearing looking at himself in the mirror and catching Octavia snapping a photo finding it hilarious from her point of view.
Next we see the Octavia glancing through some phone cases while Donner was checking out a bunch of keychains pondering which one he should get.
We now see the two of them tilting their head sideways looking at a really weird piece of artwork that was seen through a piece of glass trying to figure out what it was.
After that were in another clothing store and Octavia was holding up a red lingerie bra holding it up to her chest and saw that it wouldn't fit and was annoyed by that. She turned around and saw that Donner was wearing a red shirt with the words 'Don't Ruin My Funky Flow' written in blue. Seeing that she laughed a bit while Donner in return pointed to what she was holding.
Octavia didn't realize she was still holding the bra and blushed in embarrassment quickly turning around to hide it while Donner gave a teasing smirk as a form of payback from the hat and now one of his new shirts.
About two and a half hours had went by and they went to a few other shops.
Naturally along the way they'd run into some sour apples but nothing to extreme where Donner had to intervene. Speaking of the said male avian, Octavia looked back to see Donner humming a bit carrying all her bags like it was big deal at all.
She stopped and turned around which surprised her fellow avian demon.
" Donner? "
" Yes milady? "
" Is there anywhere you want to go while we're here? "
" Huh? " He was generally surprised. " Oh, no you don't have to do that for me. We don't have to make a quick small detour for my sake. "
" No it's alright, I insist. "
" Actually... yeah. I have a spot. " Donner anwsered and Octavia coudl've sworn he saw droll coming from the edges of his beak.
...ovo...
We now see them in front of a bakery. This naturally peaked her interest.
" So what are you looking for...here? " The reason why she paused was because Donner was surrounded by sparkles and was drooling like crazy? Almost in a similar way when a shark gets a whiff of blood, he had that look in his eyes.
" Just anything that catchs my eye... "
" Um... " The female owl demon wasn't expecting to see this. " Your drooling... "
" Huh? " He looked at a nearby piece of glass and saw that his mouth was watering like Niagara Falls.
" Whoa. " Donner quickly took a small piece of cloth from his left pocket to wipe his mouth blushing a bit in embarrassment as he returns the cloth to his pocket. " Thanks for telling me. "
" I take it that you have a major sweet tooth? "
He chuckled a bit knowing it was already obvious. " Guilty as charged. I just can't help it, sweets always get me excited...it's always been a bad habit. But dammit it...its just so good. " He gasped going up to the glass looking at a display.
" Oooooh...Dark chocolate lava cakes with white chocolate? Yes please...Oh, maybe maybe one of those too? "
' I guess everyone has there own thing. ' Octavia said to herself mentally watching as her bodyguard looking through all that the place had to offer.
The two of them arrived at the food court with the bags showing the fruits of their shopping beneath them. Inside one of those bags were a few boxes of good Donner had bought from that bakery and there was quite a bit in there too.
Octavia's choice of eating were two slices of pizza while Donner on the otherhand was eating some chili fries. Watching as he pulled out a red bottle from his coat making her raise an eyebrow.
" Hot sauce?
" Mmmhmm. " Donner replies as he put the sauce bottle back into his coat.
" You're putting on chili fries and you just carry that bottle everywhere you go? "
He sat still with a brief pause. "...yes. "
Octavia chuckled at that answer continuing to eat what she had." So, you've been living at my home for most of your life. How did you manage that? "
" Well, as I've said earlier Merida looked after me, she helped me get in the groove of things and in terms of the rest of my life growing up, your dad hired tutors to help me get an education. "
" Really? "
" Hmhm. So, I've been really curious about something. What's that private school of yours like? "
" Suffocating at most times. "
" Oh yeah? That bad? "
" Donner you have no idea... " Octavia anwnsered shaking her head sighing a bit. " The teacher's there are pieces of shit including the other students. "
" I believe you... " Donner said as he popped a fry in his mouth. " I ain't trying to pry to much in your personal life, but from the way that guy was talking to you earlier I'm guessing you have to put up with a lot bull shit there too huh? "
" Unfortunately... "
" Does your father know about this? "
" Even if I did, it wouldn't make much of a difference...Same goes for my mum... "
" I'm sure your father would care to know... Don't you have any friends? "
" No. "
" Why not? "
She crumpled the napkin beneath her hand. " I'm not really much a people person and since that whole thing with dad sleeping with that imp... I got a lot on my shoulders. "
" I'm sorry to hear that... "
" It's alright...I'm used to it... "
" Even so, there's always a limit to how much we can take... " Donner said as he gobbled up a bit more of his fries.
" That is true...Donner? Do you know how come my dad took you in? "
Donner paused at eating and began to think a bit on that. " I don't know. "
" Aren't you in the least bit curious to know why? "
" Sometimes...I've always thought of asking Merida about it. But, never really got to it. "
" What about asking dad? "
" I thought about that too. But...eh..." Donner shrugged his shoulders. " I don't know the whole topic was never really in my setting. "
" You know, in all honesty hanging out and talking with somebody else my age and one that isn't a noble is kind of refreshing for a change. "
He glanced up up at her. " Really? "
" Yeah. It is actually. " She anwsered finishing off the last of her food. " I think were about done. I'm ready to head home. "
" Ok. "
As they got up from their seats and while Donner was grabbing the bags an overweight pig demon carrying an open mug bumped into Octavia. " Hey! " She complained as soda got splashed into her favorite shirt but the demon kept going till Donner spoke up.
" Hey you " He got his attention getting him to turn around. " Apologize to the lady. "
" Pff, don't get your feathers all rifled up. " The pig demon scoffed. " Plus why don't you check your skank KFC? "
" Excuse me?! " Octavia took offense to that while Donner glared at the pork chop.
He passed Octavia his food. " Hold my chili fries. " Taken by surprise she did just that and watched as Donner gave the pig an electrified purple nurple. Like a car batter he was getting fried squealing like crazy as he flailed around like crazy his skeleton seen flashing through his body a couple of times till Donner let go stepping aside to let the swine fall onto the floor.
" Now day your sorry. "
" Piss off! "
Donner wasn't amused and stomped onto the pigs back inflicting more pain and making him squeal. " You want to continue this game porky? "
" Ok, ok! I'm sorry! " The pig demon cried out as Donner stepped off and lifted up his head grabbing him by whatever hair remained on his bald head.
" Say it so all these nice people can hear you. "
" I'm sorry! " Instantly Donner got a round of applause from some of the other demons nearby while others just scoffed at what he just did as Donner grabbed back his fries and started scarfing them down.
" So is that going to be a normal thing? "
" Hmm? " Donner replied back with a mouthful only to realize that he did gulping it down. " No I did it because you were having fun. And you didn't need someone else to ruin it for you. Right now this is you taking a bit breather from everything else. By the way do you want to rinse that off before we go? "
The female owl demon looked at her dress for a brief moment making her call. " No, that's alright. I'll have this washed when I get back home. "
" Alright. " Donner took the anwser
...ovo...
Minutes later they came out but when they did Donner frowned. Octavia noticed this, she was about to ask what was wrong and only groaned seeing what he was looking at.
" What do you want now Zane!? "
The said cassowary demon stood right before them in the distance standing his ground as they approached him.
" What else does it look like? Right here and now I'm challenging you to a Demon Duel preferably the way those of noble blood lines settle it." Zane replied glaring over to Donner. " You're damn miscreant had the nerve to insult and threaten me. Let's see what that Imp loving father see's in him "
Donner dropped the bags to the ground not liking where this was going. " Do you really not know the meaning of no? "
" As a matter of fact, I do, you irritating little pest. " Zane retorted back before smirking. " And if I were you, I'd watch my head. "
Donner didn't have time question the foolish lord's statement when large footsteps came in marching. The moment he turned around...
*Bong!*
Something large and metallic smashed against the left side of his face, sending Donner rolling across the courtyard until finally crashing head first into one of the pillars while Octavia called out to him. " Donner! " The said avian demon groans as he stands up rubbing his head. He then looked to the one who hit him.
It was a large purple skinned demon standing over at least eight feet tall, bearing large tusks from the both sides of it's cheek bones along with a beard hanging from it's chin. It's only clothing consisted of a ragged set of brown pants and a little bit of light leather brown armor covering his chest. The demon's weapon of choice was a large war hammer with a spike on the other side.
" The fuck kind of cheap shot was that?
Zane continues to smirk on in satisfaction. " Oh, where are my manners? Half-pint, meet Mongo, a hellborn demon from the Wrath Ring. He'll be your opponent. "
" You like the small one or something? " Donner asked as he got back up.
" No. I'm the big one. You're the small one. " Mongo replied back planting the middle of his hammer into his other free hand.
" Leave us alone Zane! " Octavia yelled out. " How many times do I have to say it!? Just fuck off already! "
" I could care less about you think dear princess. " Zane sneered in response. " I'm not taking no for an answer. The terms are simple, the fight is over till either one submits or is dead. If you're new friend is still alive, I'll take him for myself. On other hand if he wins and is still alive, I swear on my families name to leave you alone from now on. "
" Were not doing it just- " She felt a hand on her shoulder and looked over to see it was Donner who nodded his head showing he was willing to do it. Even though Octavia was going to protest, she knew that with how Zane was he wouldn't let them leave and now all she could do was put it in the hands of her new bodyguard.
She only sighed giving Zane the answer he wanted to hear. " Alright...I accept your terms. "
" Ah...Good. " Zane said in a pleased tone walking off while Octavia grabbed the bags and walked over to join him leaving both of their servants facing each other. Nearby other demons saw this and quickly ran off instantly knowing what was going to happen. They didn't want to risk dying and getting caught in the crossfire of the fight while a small majority had just a small amount of balls to stay and watch what will happen.
" You know we don't have to do this. " Donner said hoping Mongo would hopefully see reason.
" I know, but it is yourself you ought to be worried about. " Mongo said as he let his hammer slide down and started to drag it as they began to circle one another both continuing to eye each other watching their respective opponents, waiting for the first move to be made.
Mongo started things off by gripping his hammer and began to spin around approaching Donner who before swinging it down. Donner quickly jumped back and narrowly avoided Mongo thrusting the upper part of the hammer forward.
Donner reached into his coat pulling out his Vector firing off a few rounds at Mongo, but each bullet didn't really seem to do much. Instead, he wasn't fazed at all. Donner hummed with interest as he continued firing his weapon.
Annoyed by this Mongo threw his weapon forward towards Donner who merely stepped aside letting it fly by and embed itself into the nearby wall causing him to drop his gun. Mongo charged forward bashing his shoulder into Donner who merely stopped the momentum with his wings.
As Mongo went for a punch Donner put out both hands and caught it, before giving out a jolt causing the larger demon to retract his hand before Donner kicked him in the mid-section making him step back. Donner proceeded to dish out an electrified right hook, while Mongo tried to kick him, only the avian demon stopped it with his own.
He then followed it up by coating his right foot with electricity sweeping Mongo off his feet rolling across the ground. Flying up a bit, Donner retracted his left foot preparing for a kick, spinning forward like a wheel going back to the ground as it made contact with Mongo's face sending him flying right into the wall.
When he did, his head got stuck and he tried to pry himself out. " Paybacks a bitch ain't it!? " Donner questioned as he watched Mongo continue to struggle." That's for the cheap shot from earlier! "
The large demon seemingly stopped struggling. He glared, dangerously at the small avian. "Wasn't even trying yet." With a hefty grunt he pulls once more. Soon the wall begins to crack more with each ounce of effort, until finally he was free.
Crossing his fists together, he punched the ground below them, triggering a shockwave. Cracking parts of the ground in the process. Donner jumped up from the impact, avoiding it. But what he did not expect was a large chunk of concrete to be thrown at him. Barely dodging the throw, he was even more surprised to see Mongo jumping towards the thunderbird, taking him back down towards the crater he created.
Dazed, Donner tried to move, collect his thoughts. However, the giant demon would not let him, holding his oversized hand down on his face.
"You were saying?" Mongo growled.
Donner only gruntedback in response gripping the larger demon's arm and delivered a massive voltage of electricity making Mongo scream out in pain letting him go. Donner seized this chance and jumped delivering a double kick that he used to propel himself back.
While doing so his fists started to radiate with electricity before he slammed both fists onto the ground, sending a stream of electricity through the ground and towards Mongo. who put up both his arms managing to block the attack.
However, the force of it sent him skidding back with his feet digging through the concrete bringing him back to the wall. When it was done, Mongo's forearms were emitting steam, and with a grunt he grabbed his hammer taking it out of the wall while Donner took his hatchet lightly twirling it in his hand.
"You know, that one actually tickled. Is that all you have, runt?" He chuckled. The pair would slowly walk towards each other. Donner cracking his neck, calmly marching towards the bodyguard with hatchet in hand.
Mongo stomping towards the bird, arms still smoking as he drags the war hammer on the ground, breaking with each step. Soon enough, they charged forward. Mongo kicking up stone and dust as he finally raises the blunt object to take a swing Donner.
Fortunately, the young avian demon saw it and ducked under the swing, sliding between his legs as he slashed at the giant's right hip.
Mongo grunted from the pain and would continue to feel more as Donner jumped onto his back swinging his hatchet hitting his larger oponent repeatedly. It hurt, yes, but not as much as the damned axe trying to burrow into his head, with Donner riding behind him. Trying to take him out. Growing frustrated, Mongo caught the hatchet behind him and proceed to drop down on his back. Hoping to crush his smaller opponent.
He almost did, however Donner dug his claws into Mongo's back and flapped his wings creating a gust of wind strong enough to stop the larger demon attempt before flying up, only for Mongo to grab his right talon and slammed him to the ground.
Mongo then went to slam his right fist down only for Donner to stop roll out of the way and fired off a small stream hitting the larger demon in the eye making him howl in pain stepping back a bit.
Seizing this moment Donner leapt forward giving him a series of back-to-back left and right hooks. Roaring out in frustration Mongo gave him an right overhead stunning Donner for a bit before he kicked the avian demon away making him roll across the ground.
The massive demon blinked testing his right eye, rubbing it a few times. Fortunately, there was no damage. Mongo would pick up his weapon once more rushing in on the recovering teen. Rather than just hitting him, the large demon would stop mid step,and threw the hammer again.
Donner barely caught site of it and ducked. But still disoriented, he didn't catch site of Mongo grabbing him by the throat and would proceed to wail on his torso. Donner chocked through those hits, but it didn't end there as the big man slammed him on the floor hard. The beating still didn't end there as the demon stood above him and continued to kick the boy. Stomping on him with his hove, like a government mule
Despite the constant beating Donner was going through he managed to grab his hatchet that was nearby and embedded it into Mongo's leg making him grunt in pain before Donner jumped raising up his weapon and slammed it into his chest before jumping back to get some space.
Mongo then grabbed his hammer and swung it sideways while Donner intercepted it with his hatchet coating it in electricity.
When the two weapons made contact with one another they bounced off one another from the force of impacts. Meanwhile from the sidelines, both noble demons watched as the demon duel unfolded before them. Octavia being naturally concerned for her newest servant while Zane looked a bit irritated.
"What's the matter with you, you imbecile?!" The nobleman berated watching as Donner took a swing slashing Mongo across the chest. "Is it truly that difficult to kill something that's only good for a mere lightbulb?!"
The giant turned to look at his employer with a glare. " Shut up! I'm busy! " Mongo growled. He turned back, but the distraction cost him. As the avian threw a gust of wind he was prepared for, knocking Mongo down.
Donner didn't waist any time and jumped bringing his hatchet down only for Mongo to block it with the body of his own weapon before punching his opponent in the face. Even with that Donner kept going strong flew up into the air charging electricity through his personal weapon raining down an electrical storm at Mongo who jumped to the side avoiding the attack and jumped up towards Donner thrusting his hammer upwards knocking Donner's hatchet out of his claws falling back to the ground.
Meanwhile Mongo swung his large hammer downwards only for Donner to simply fly downwards avoiding the attack. He came up from behind Mongo and grabbed his waist using the larger demons size and weight against him to flip his opponent upside down. Donner proceeded to spin him around keeping his hold on Mongo before tossing him to the ground making another crater made upon impact.
From the sidelines Zane was groaning in frustration while Octavia continued to watch on in awe. She figured Donner could fight, but not to this extreme.
' He was able to do this all along? Is this why dad assigned him to me? ' The owl princess wondered. " What are waiting for you stupid bastard!? " Zane hollered. " Hurry up and kill him! " The beating, the lightning and his running his mouth. Even with all the pains and aches growing more unbearable, Mongo didn't care about that he was pissed.
He tried to remain calm, but now Zane had to run his mouth again after warning him to stop. Grabbing some of the gravel in his palm he would slowly begin to stand once more. Steam was escaping his nostrils as he managed to get up on one leg, then the next. He proceeded to pick up his hammer once more, grasping it tighter than before.
" I said..." He breathed, before suddenly charging at him " SHUT UP! "
Donner only glared daggers at his opponent standing his ground, tightening his hatchet waiting for Mongo to make the next move.
The large demon that planted the spike end of his hammer into the ground pulling out a large chunk of concrete and flung it over to Donner who in return threw his hatchet forward which also coated in electricity breaking through the incoming rubble embedding itself into Mongo's chest making him stumble back.
The young avian demon flew forward and took the hatchet out while Mongo went for a right punch only for the fist to get itself heavily damaged when it rammed into the blade of Donner's weapon.
Donner's right hand became coated in electricity in which he used to knock Mongo back even further.
This fight had now reached it's climax Donner threw it hitting Mongo in the shoulder making him stumble back. Quickly the avian demon took it out and thrusted it into the middle of his chest. Donner took it out and flew up into the air and gathered electricity into his weapon before flying downwards.
Then in one swift motion zipping right by Mongo and with the enhanced power increase Donner the big bastards head making the body thud to the ground while the head rolled over to Zane's feet while Octavia was flabbergasted along with the other demons that watched the fight transpire.
Zane on the other hand was at a loss for words. He didn't blink, he didn't move, he didn't so much throw a fit. For once in his life, he was stunned silent. That would stop once he looked up at the Goeita's servant standing triumphant over Mongo's lifeless corpse.
His anger would return, not caring for the consequences. He closed his fists and began to march toward the tired avian. It didn't matter to the Lord who that boy was. He humiliated him, embarrassed him and, most recently, murdered his own servant. To hell with the Goetias and to hell with that god-damned runt.
However before he could do anything Donner raised up his wings and they began to radiate electricity. Much like how a predator would intimidate any potential threat, this was exactly what was happening.
" I would advise you not to do something foolish. " Donner warned. " The demon duel is over. You'd be best not to embarrass yourself nor your families name any further then you already have. "
Glaring daggers at the boy before him, teeth grating against each other. The moment he mentioned his family's reputation, he was this close to doing something opposite of what Donner stated. So with that he relaxed his fists, still not opening up. His glare affiliated on him still. He would walk pass Donner, bumping his shoulder roughly.
He didn't turn to look at him, knowing he would make a mistake doing so. " Don't think this is over. " The young noble seethed. " Doesn't matter how skilled you are. Someday you battle someone else stronger than you and when that happens... I will savor your death for eternity! That is my promise! " He then left, swallowing what little pride he had left and left the premises, never to look back.
Donner only shook his head at what Zane said sighing as he put his weapon away. " Whatever. "
He then walked over back to Octavia proceeding to pick up the bags that he set down earlier breathing heavily.
" Alright, let's go. Moment, we do get back, gotta tell your dad what happened to save us both the headache. " As they were going, from behind the cannibals came rushing out and started feasting on Mongo's corpse.
Octavia had already called up the limo and turned to her bodyguard. " You ok? "
" Yeah, I'm alright. " Donner replied only to close his mouth humming at something. Twirling his tongue inside he got something. Opening up his mouth he found one of his bloodied fangs. " Son of a bitch. " He spat it out. " Hate it when that happens. "
" You're lucky that you're still alive though. "
" Well, when you put it like that millady then I guess it ain't so bad then. "
" That wasn't the first time you got into a fight isn't it? "
" No. Not the last time either. There's always another one that comes around. " He glances over to her. " I am sorry you had to see that though. "
" No, it's fine. I'm sorry I had you do that. "
" Even so, it's my responsibility to protect you now. For what it's worth, I hope now you at least will have some faith in my abilties to do so. "
As the limo pulled Octavia glanced over to Donner. Seemingly at first she thought he'd be one of those stuck up demons that despised noble demons, however she thought wrong. He was actually more different, just like her father said, while he might've been what he said he was, the female owl demon had now started to place a little trust in her new servant. " Donner? "
" Hmm? "
" ...When were alone you can call me by name...I'd actually prefer it if you did instead of Milady. "
Donner at first wwas surprised to hear this reuqest but no less he simply smiled as the limo parked itself right in front of them. " As you wish, Octacvia. "
He opened up the door allowing the owl demon to enter and closed the door behind him tapping on the roof letting the driver know that they were good to go and drove off.
" Say while were at it, how's about say we exchange contact information? " Donner suggested bringing out a hellphone of his own that surprisingly didn't get damaged at all during the fight.
" Sure. " Octavia happily oblidged doing just that.
" Good to hear, because I was supposed to do so, but I didn't want it coming out making me sound like an ass. "
" That's alright. "
" Oh yeah, also here you go. " Donner passed the owl demon back her tiara which surprisngly wasn't damaged either.
" How did this-? "
" I have my ways. " Donner quickly anwsered with a smirk before digging into his bag pulling out a bit of chocolate he bought from earlier slowly taking a bite out of it.
Instantly his eyes became stars showing how much he enjoyed it. " Yummy~ " He paused bringing out another piece passing it over to Octavia. " Want some? "
The owl demon only shrugged her shoulders accepting the offer. " Sure. " She took a quick taste of it and hummed a bit admitting to herself that it was actually pretty good.
While driving off and watching Donner start to eat a little bit more of his sweets Octavia oddly enough actually enjoyed the day. Putting in her ear buds she turned on her phone which had a new case and choose the song to play.
(Now playing in the background Bohemian Rhapsody. Queen)
Aside from the sudden demon duel Octavia surprisingly has a good day. One that she hadn't had in a long while.
It was weird too, because she had only just met Donner yesterday and now she got to know him a little better.
Not only was he honest, straight forward and a fighter from what she saw. But for some strange reason too she oddly found his personality to be really refreshing.
Again she hadn't had anything like that in a while. When things went down south even more, it was when everyone at her school found out what her dad did cheating on her mum with an imp.
That whole rumor spread like wild fire. Whatever friends she had, they all left and the only person she could talk to was her dad.
But in all honesty, trying to talk to him and how she's been feeling, it was hard. She didn't know what to say to him and she was generally afraid inside on what he'd say.
On the other hand though, Octavia was very sure that she gained something that she needed and lacked, a friend.
We zoom away and we see Destiny giving a small applause.
" First impressions always seem to count don't they? I just love it when friendships begin to sprout. " It commented sighing in content resting its head underneath its arm.
" This just goes to show that things happen for a reason and somehow along the line good things can come and sadly have to go. Which is why you appreciate them when it comes. "
Destiny stands up from its stool. " Now Donner's story has officially began. Becoming the bodyguard to the heiress of the Goeita family itself. Now that's a big step right there. " Destiny glances over to the side sighing a bit in sadness.
" That's it for right now everyone. I hope to see you all again. " He waves at the audience/readers.
" Ta-ta. "
To be continued
So? What did you all think? Anyone got any ideas that you'd like throw out there for a possible chapter idea?
Also here's a list of voice actors for the characters so far.
Donner: Derrick Snow (Fire Force Shinra;)
Merida: Michelle Ruff (A lot of you have heard her voice in a lot of games and anime)
Lorreta:Grey DeLisle-Griffin (Mandy from the Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy)
Stu: Dana Snyder. (Voice of Master Shake;)
Arnold: Xander Mobus. (Persona 5's Protagonist Ren Amamyia)
Bruns Punubra 'the bat demon from the previous chapter' : Johnny Walsh. (You've heard him in countless anime's)
For anyone who has voice actor andactress suggestions for other characters that appear please speak up if you want to.
Now replying back to reviewers
DJ-Zombie: Sure, I don't mind. Because I too have idea's for Hellhounds as well. If you want to talk about it, just P.M me and we'll see where it'll take us.
The saiyan boy: Thank you.
Guest#1: It'd be a bit to early to go for that route, hopefully it will though.
dragon rose 11: I hope that you'll enjoy reading this story as it progresses.
Fanfiction reader0307: Hope I don't disappoint;)
kamenrider50q: Sorry, but not really interested.
Guest#2: Yep, and to answer your question, Donner is based off the mythological thunderbird itself which fits very well considering his abilities with electricity. He's strong now, but later on as this progresses it'll become greater because in that world, you have to be strong otherwise you wouldn't be able to make it through.
Marbled Gold: Happy to hear your liking this one my friend and hope you liked this chapter as well.
King of 2211: I believe that it'll be interesting and I'm sure Stella will try (like any good it'll do of course:)
Silverstudent: I hope so as well, especially them doing the preview.
Gamelover41592: We'll see how this'll go. Hopefully in a good way.
Israelsanchez2021: Here's you're answer
