Chapter 35

This is a fanfiction based on Helluva Boss, Hazbin Hotel, and the fanfiction Loona the Caretaker. All OC rights belong to their original creators and owners. The characters of Loona the Caretaker belong to MetalBrony823. Slade OC belongs to Blurey08. Zepar, Bael, Leo, and Francesco belong to Acker. Kyorichi, Fuko, Bloody Mary, and Kely OC belongs to ninjashin11, and the characters of Helluva Boss and Hazbin Hotel belong to VivziePop. I own nothing. This is pure fanfiction, just for fun.

Meanwhile, at a secure Grimm's safehouse on the surface

Moses was a tall, African-American, solid man with a clean bald head. He wore a black turtleneck shirt and jeans, with a gun resting in its shoulder holster. Moses's phone rang, and he picked up. The caller ID was Hector.

"Yeah?" Moses asked.

"Moses, do you know what you just did? You put me back on the grid. What the fuck, man?" Hector stated.

"Fight or not, you're not running and hiding from this. Not anymore. Since you're calling me, I take it Cody got the letter. Did you give him your contact?"

"Yeah, I did."

"Good," Moses said before hanging up.

From the shadowy corner, Husk sat quietly, stirring the ice in his drink. He was in his human form – his 'redemption' form. Husk looked very different than his sinner demon form. He was white with brown hair and a solid face. He wasn't big and buff, but his muscles were strong – his arms showed veins all over. He was wearing a white collared shirt and black slacks with suspenders.

"So, Cody's going to meet Gestas?" Husk questioned.

"Yes," Moses answered.

"Then what? How long are we going to keep hiding?"

"Until it's safe. Cody and I.M.P. know about the I.S.N.A. They attacked his brother, so now they'll retaliate. If we're lucky, he'll tell King Purson and inform the rest of the Goetia Kings to send knights after them. Either way, we need to be patient. How's Angel?"

Husk sipped his drink, "How do you think he's doing? He's fucking bored out of his goddamn mind, and so I am."

Moses squinted his eyes, "Oh, what's the matter? Having all the mind-blowing sex in the basement not entertaining you two enough?"

"Oh, eat shit, asshole! We're getting claustrophobic in here with a bad case of cabin fever. We know how dangerous it is, and we appreciate you guys helping us. We're just so fucking bored. I just thought it'd be okay to go back to the hotel after Valentino was axed," Husk said.

Then Angel Dust walked in. He was in his human form as well. Angel had soft blonde hair and gentle brown eyes with light freckles on his upper cheeks near his eyes. He was in his morning white bathrobe.

"You guys arguing again? I haven't sipped my coffee yet," Angel said.

"Husk was just informing me how you two are getting cabin fever here in the safehouse and how much you want to go back to the hotel," Moses explained.

"Look, we've been over why we can't go back, but is one visit really too much a risk?" Angel asked.

"I'm afraid so. Look, Cody and Loona are cleaning up Hell with the VVV. I.M.P. will handle the I.S.N.A. Once they're hit hard, then maybe it'll be safe enough for you two to see Charlie and Vaggie at the hotel," Moses explained.

Angel sat on Husk's lap and got comfortable as he wrapped his arms around his lover. Husk placed his glass on a stand nearby and hugged Angel back.

"I still get fucking goosebumps from seeing Valentino getting killed. For decades, I wished the impossible would happen . . . I just never thought it'd actually come true, especially not from a sweet kid like Cody," Angel Dust spoke.

"Yeah, I'm not too wild about that. The world's a cruel place, but bad shit happening to kids is the worst evil," Husk replied.

"You're telling me," a female spoke.

She stepped in. She was a half Imp, half succubus demon. She looked like an Imp demon but had all-black horns like a succubus demon. She wore a purple dress and had long black-grey hair. She was pretty with gentle eyes.

"I'm still amazed at all this," she said.

"Tilla, please. You've only been out of cryosleep for ten days. Your wounds may have healed, but your body is still adjusting. You should rest," Moses said.

"I should see my children. I've been in cryo for close to twenty years. My son, Blitzo, lives in Nightmare City, but where is my daughter, Barbie Wire?" Tilla asked.

"We don't know yet. We're still looking."

Then, another female demon walked in. She was an Imp demon with black horns with thin white stripes. She was shorter than Tilla but still tall. She had six white spots resembling freckles on her cheeks. She wore a blue dress with a navy blue breast piece with thin red stripes. Underneath was a frilly white blouse tied together at the waist with a large red bow. She had white elbow globes and a red flower in her hair.

She crossed her arms, "Is my son, Moxxie, living in Nightmare City too?"

"Yes, Rosita. He is with his wife – your daughter-in-law, Millie," Moses replied.

"Let me guess. I can't see him for the same reason she can't see her children?" Rosita asked.

"Yes, but also, because if Crimson finds out you're still alive, he'll come after you."

"So, why not kill him? Why not tell Cody and I.M.P.? Cody's killed Overlords, right? So, killing a crime boss should be easy."

"We don't want Cody to kill outside of self-defense or defense of his family and friends. We don't want him to murder. Plus, are you really okay if Moxxie kills his father?" Moses asked.

"Yes! No, I don't know. I just want him and his stupid mob gone! I want my Moxxie!" Rosita protested.

Tilla placed her hands on Rosita's shoulders, "Calm down. You will see him. I promise," Tilla kisses her cheek, "We will see our children again, my love."

Rosita calmed down and hugged Tilla back before she kissed her passionately on the lips.

"I gotta say, I didn't think love at first sight was really a thing, but it happened with you two," Husk said.

"Yeah, you two hit it off really quick. I bet you two love birds can't wait to bang each other after the physical therapies are done," Angel Dust winked.

The two demon females giggled.

"Honey, you have no idea," Tilla said, then turned to her lover while gently rubbing her hands and arms all over her, "I've been longing to show you how much I want to be close to you."

Rosita kissed Tilla's chest and neck, "I wanna taste what you taste like."

They walked out of the room while continuing to flirt with each other.

"I don't know how Blitzo and Moxxie are gonna react when they find out their moms are together," Husk said.

Angel Dust shrugged, "Eh, they'll get over it."

Meanwhile, back in Hell

Cody and Loona were summoned to King Purson in the morning. They arrived at his royal tent to join him with Duke Dantalion and General Braxton for breakfast. Cody and Loona were dressed in dark knight uniforms or the Free Demon Union Army (FDUA). They were very similar to US Army combat uniforms that officers wear, except they were in black and red camouflage colors with the Black Lion Knights insignia.

Being an officer and a knight had its privileges, like having better quarters and better food. Cody and Loona had waffles.

"Sir Cody, Dame Loona, do you know why I brought you here?" King Purson asked.

"No, my dark king," Loona answered.

"I've been hearing a lot of things. You two have been busy lately."

"You're not keeping secrets, are you?" Duke Dantalion asked.

"No, my dark lord. My brother was attacked," Cody answered before taking a bite.

"Is he okay?" King Purson questioned.

"Yes, he's okay."

"Attacked by who or what?" General Braxton asked.

"By the I.S.N.A.," Loona said after sipping some coffee.

"The what?"

"The I.S.N.A. The Investigators of Super Natural Activity."

"Sounds like a conspiracy nutcase group," Duke Dantalion said while cutting up his breakfast.

"Who are they, and what do they want?" King Purson questioned.

"They want me," Cody answered.

This caught their attention, as Cody explained.

"They want to cleanse this world of demons and those they deem impure. They have Templar beliefs and ideals. Their leader had a ring, but not just any ring. The ring of Jacques De Molay, the last grandmaster of the Knights Templars. They want me alive, and they're willing to pay $500,000," Cody explained.

King Purson stared at Cody and Loona while chewing his food.

"Is that right?" King Purson asked.

Cody and Loona nodded.

The king wiped his mouth, "Is this I.S.N.A. group something I need to be concerned about?"

"I think it's something everyone should be concerned with. We don't know everything about these assholes, but we know that they got numbers, guns, and resources. They attacked Cody's brother from where he lives in France. If they have all that, I'm willing to bet they got some big ass toys too. Either way, they're dangerous," Loona explained.

King Purson snapped his fingers, and a nearby servant Imp demon appeared.

"Connect me to Asmodeus," King Purson ordered.

The servant nodded and video-called Ozzie. It didn't take long for him to answer. He was wearing the sunglasses and had the cane that Cody gave him.

"King Purson! Duke Dantalion! And is that Sir Cody and Dame Loona I see? To what do I owe the pleasure?" Ozzie asked with a smile.

King Purson turned to Cody and Loona, "Tell him everything you told me."

Cody stood up with Loona, "My dark lord Asmodeus, we wish to inform you of a great danger on the surface. There is an organization called the I.S.N.A. The Investigators of Super Natural Activity. They are armed and extremely dangerous. They are hunting down demons and anyone they deem impure or have affiliations with me."

"And because your demons in the Lust ring have legal access to the mortal realm, we're telling you their lives are in danger if they go there. So, we need your help to get the word out that if they go to the surface, they could get killed by the I.S.N.A.," Loona explained.

Ozzie's eyes widened, "Oh! Oh my. Hmm. This sounds serious. This I.S.N.A., are they some kind of terrorist organization?"

"We believe so. We don't know everything about them, but we believe they're religiously driven," Cody answered.

Ozzie groaned a growl, "Ugh! Religious zealots. I fucking hate those fanatical motherfuckers. What do these guys look like?"

"Their public insignia is a planet with a big question mark inside a spyglass. To the public's eyes, they're a conspiracy group hunting down supernatural activity like aliens and Bigfoot," Cody answered.

"Is something going to be done about them?"

"Yes. I.M.P. is growing with assassins, and they already have scouts investigating known locations of the I.S.N.A. They're going to see how many there are, what heat they're packing, and how many guys are needed before they attack," Loona replied.

"Which is the other thing we wanted to ask of you, my dark king. Even though I.M.P. is growing, they may not have enough killers. May I request that your lordship loan some of your knights to attack the I.S.N.A.?" Cody asked.

General Braxton stood up, "My dark king, I'm sorry, but I must object. We need those two and every able soldier for this war, especially with our next mission, Operation Spearpoint."

Ozzie glanced back and forth at everyone, "I see you guys are busy. I will take my leave to arrange a public announcement about the dangers of the I.S.N.A. and suspend all travel to the mortal realm until further notice. Thank you for informing me. Keep me posted."

"Will do," Duke Dantalion said before ending the video call.

King Purson turned to Cody and Loona, "I'm afraid I must agree with the general. We won a great victory but have yet to win the war. I need my best warriors, and there's never too many."

Cody looked down with a sigh, and Loona groaned while rubbing her eyes.

"However, this is not something that can be ignored. I'll talk to the other Goetia kings and see if they can loan some warriors. Maybe one or two of the militia groups can also help," King Purson stated.

"But sire, which Goetia will help with this terrorist problem. King Paimon is battling the Snake Lord demons with Prince Sitri and Prince Gaap south at the River Styx. The other Goetia kings and queens are mobilizing for the home defense while resupplying and aiding the war effort. Who can possibly spare an army to fight a terrorist organization in the mortal realm?" General Braxton questioned.

"King Bael's knights have not entered this war, nor has his nephew Leo, and both have expressed great hatred of both the VVV Legion and religious zealots. Perhaps they can be of some use," Duke Dantalion proposed.

"Leo? The son of Duke Zepar? Isn't he a prodigy at fencing?" General Braxton asked.

"He is, indeed. Legend is he fought head-to-head with an archangel."

That caught Cody and Loona's attention.

"An archangel? Which one?" Cody asked.

King Purson groaned in disgust, "Ugh, Duke Zepar. That fat, overweight bastard. How the mighty have fallen. Is he still alive?"

"Yes, my dark king, but I think we're getting a little off-topic. Shall we ask King Bael for assistance? I have a feeling Leo, and maybe even his half-brother Francesco, would be willing to help," Duke Dantalion insisted.

"Alright, alright, I'll talk to him. Although, knowing Bael and Leo, they're probably going to want to meet Sir Cody and Dame Loona," King Purson stated.

"Us? Sire?" Loona asked.

"Yep, I'll arrange a meeting, but first, you two must be briefed on Operation Spearpoint. We're taking another city, but this one is more heavily guarded."

After breakfast, Cody and Loona were dismissed. As they walked, Cody stopped Cody and hugged her. Loona was a little confused as she hugged him back.

"Cody? You okay?" Loona asked.

"Yeah, I just wanted to say I love you," Cody said.

"I love you too—" Loona grabbed Cody by his shoulders to look him in the eye, "Don't you say that like we're gonna die. We're not going to die, Cody."

"Yeah, I know. I just felt like telling you. I know the timing is a little random, but I like telling you how much you mean to me, Loona."

Loona raised an eyebrow at that. She knew what kind of situation they were in, so any moment could be their last. So, telling your family and friends that you love them wasn't a bad idea. However, Cody and Loona weren't strangers when it came to expressing their love for each other.

"Yeah, well, I love you too, kiddo. Still, we're not dying. Not on my watch," Loona said, hugging her boy and rustling his hair.

As she turned around, Cody grabbed her tail and hugged it close to her like a plush toy. Loona turned around to see him looking at her with puppy dog eyes.

"What are you doing?" Loona asked with a smile.

"Hugging your tail," Cody answered.

"Why?"

"Because."

"Because why?"

"Because-because."

Loona placed her hands on her hips and leaned forward, "Can I have my tail back, mister?"

"Nope," Cody replied.

"Why not?"

"Because."

"Oh? So, it's like that, huh?" Well, maybe," Loona said as she wrapped her arms around Cody and squeezed him a hug, "I'll just squeeze the life out of you. What do you say to that?"

Cody answered, "I'd say (blows raspberry) that and (blows another raspberry)."

Loona chuckled a laugh.