Chapter 2: The mysterious Imp

From the last chapter Stolas and his family came to a strange town and after leaving his family to explore and meeting a mysterious imp telling him to leave the town it was too late as his family and fiancé became some sort of fat feathery pig like blobs and when he tried to flee he couldn't as the river became a ocean and he was disappearing as he tried to hide away.

The imp who tried to get him to leave started looking around for the Owlet, he can tell he didnt get a chance to leave this place in time after seeing several restaurant workers take away his family as he ran on all fours searching for the poor owlet till he saw him near a stone fence curled in a ball slowly disappearing as he was glad he managed to find the poor owlet as he ran over as Stolas looked up and saw the strange imp as he felt the imp touch him "you…" started Stolas "Shhh stay calm I am here to help you *Pulls out a berry from a pouch* I need you to eat this, if you dont eat something from this world or you will disappear" he said as Stolas panicked recalling what happened to his family "NO!" He yelled as he tried to push the imp away…but his arms just phased through as he gasped as the Imp gently rubbed his head and pressed the berry to Stolas closed lips "Its ok it won't turn you into a blob I promise" he said as Stolas eyes looked into the imps for deceit but saw none as he opened his beak to allow the berry to slip pass his lips.

"There you go now *Holds a hand up* see you are no longing disappearing feel" he said as Stolas obeyed and saw it was true as he smiled "There now come on *Gently takes Stolas hand to help the poor owlet up* come on I'll get you somewhere safe and sound" he said gently taking Stolas hand as Stolas got panic "Wait what happened to my dad and my family? What happened to them? They didnt really turn into blobs right?" Asked Stolas wanting to deny it but the strong look in the imps eyes showed the whole story as he wanted to tear up as his heart beat fast "I know you want to see them but you have to trust me I will help you…*tenses and presses his body into Stolas* get down and stay quiet" he whispered as Stolas obeyed as he peeked at a figure flying as if searching for something.

It was a half black/half dragon like creature with a tuff of spiky messy black hair and black eyes looking around for someone as it growled as it flew off and once it was gone the imp separated from the owlet "What was that creature?" Asked Stolas "That is Chazz Valatinos assistant, the owner of the bathhouse you saw, he is looking for you and its not safe here" said the imp as Stolas still holding onto the imps hand tried to stand up but his poor legs were paralyzed "Help help I cant get up my legs won't work!" He yelled scared as the imp felt sad for the poor owlet the shock caught up to him "Hang on *Kneels and holds a glowing gold aura over Stolas legs* by the power of the ring of wrath and pride undbind him" he said as Stolas legs felt untangled and lighter as he slowly got up "I…I can move" he said as he slowly breathed slowly as the imp took his hand "Hold tight and dont let go" he asked as Stolas squeezed the imps hands confused as in a wind flash the Imp took off as Stolas held tight to his arm as the two ran down a alleyway as the imp waved his free hand as it opened a door as the two ran through it as they ran through a meat locker as Stolas braced against the smell as they ran into a fridge area and then a area filled with blobs and pigs as Stolas wondered if his family were in the pens, he was mad at them but he didnt want to wish such a horrible fate on them.

Soon the two made it through a gate near the bridge to the bathhouse as there were many workers that looked like imps, sucububs, incubus and hellhounds and sinners dressed in kimonos and robes greeting many types of guests as they peeked as the Imp studied the owlet "Ok I placed a spell on you to keep you invisible to the customers and workers but you need to hold the breath while we cross the bridge" he said "Why?" Asked Stolas "Because the tiniest of breath will break the spell and that will cause a panic since no owl demons exist in the deep spirit world" said the imp "Deep spirit world?" Asked Stolas as he cluched the imps arm tighter as fear gripped him "I'm scared" he whispered as he felt the imp pat his head "Its ok I promise I will get you over the bridge just stay calm and it will be ok" he said as Stolas nodded but felt a bit of familiarity as the imp and owl started to cross the bridge as various workers were greeting the guests "Welcome Back! Great to see you per usual! Welcome! Welcome one and all!" They said as the imp used his free hand to wave at all the workers "Hay bitches I am back from my mission" he said with a fake smile. "Welcome back master Blaze!" Said the first worker as it looked like the spell was working and Stolas was invisible to the other workers 'but Blaze…that is the imps name…yet looking at him…' thought Stolas as he followed Blaze to the bridge "*Whispers* Ok now take a deep breath" he said as Stolas nodded and inhaled a deep breath "Okay now hold it…" said Blaze as Stolas used his free hand to clutch his nose to keep in his breath as the duo walked amongst the bridges leading to the bathhouse as Stolas did his hardest not to breath and reveal himself to the spirits of this world.

As they continued forward Stolas eyes caught on something strange standing on the bridge.

It looked humanoid dressed in a smooth white and golden cloak with a large A symbol embedded on the front and a strange long horned curved mask with odd golden eyes and a sharp tooth looked and a odd halo on top and golden wings folded on the back. The strange creature seemed to be a angel but yet no one was looking at him and yet he was looking at Stolas which confused him as he thought the spell was keeping him invisible. "Welcome! Welcome!" Said a angel cat named Marinette and a Fox yokai named Ayla (Both Miraculus) as they bowed and greeted the guests coming into the front "*Whispers* Ok were are almost there you are doing well" said Blaze as Stolas was glad as he was starting to see spots in his vision due to the lack of Oxygen. However with a start a yellow lightning imp named Kimmanari jumped up and called to Blue "Hay Master Blaze welcome back! We haven't seen you in ages" He yelled surprising Stolas causing him to gasp as he never seen a elemental imp which broke the spell that Kimmanari noticed "Wait a Owl demon?" He yelled alerting the other workers and customers as Blaze encased the imp in a bubble "Come on" he said using forward with Stolas pass the female workers kimmonios causing them to yelp in surprise as during that time the imp quickly opened a small door and pushed Stolas in to hide along with him unnoticed as he closed the door.

Poor Kimmanari continued to float around a bit until the spell wore off as he fell in the ground in confusion on what happened. Back with the red imp and owlet they rushed pass some windows of the building as several workers were running back and forth in a panic as some called out for Blaze yelling that the owl demon will cause problems especially if he is of the Ars goitia as the two hid in a bush nearby watching the panicking workers as it won't be long until the poor owlet will be founded "They know your here" said Blaze as Stolas looked down "I'm sorry I just never seen a yellow imp before and I took a breath" he said feeling guilty "I get it, elemental imps dont exist in your world *Gently puts a hand on Stolas* its ok you done well I should had expected Kimmanari to jump you, but listen now to what I have to say, you cannot stay here or they will get you and you will lose the chance to save your family, I'll cause a distraction so you can escape with your life intact" said Blaze as Stolas grabbed his arm not wanting the imp to leave.

"Please I dont want to be alone!" He said softly feeling that weird Dejavu feeling within as he felt Blaze pat his head "Strange enough…I feel the same but you must understand you dont have any choice if you want to save your family *Places Stolas hands into his lap* I am not telling you to leave without them even tough I can tell you are frustrated with them, but you must find a way to survive until you get them back, now listen this is what you must do" said Blaze as he felt Stolas squeeze his hands as he looked at the owl demon eyes looking down trodden "This is no dream, they really became pigs, I am not dreaming" he said "Dont worry but now listen carefully *Gently presses a claw to Stolas forehead as a vision of a gate appeared in his minds eye* listen carefully once everything is calm head through the back gate *Image changes to a set of stairs leading to a bottom door* go to the bottom of the stairs until you find the boiler room, that is where the fires are being stoked *The door opens revealing the boiler room* in that room is Husk the boiler man" said Blaze "Husk" said Stolas as Blaze removed his finger "Tell him that you want to work here, if he tries to refuse keep on insisting that you want a job unless you get a job her Stolas Valatino will turn you into a pig or something else worst" said Blaze "Who's Valatino?" "The guy in charge and a wicked moth sinner, and one last thing Husk is tricky and will try to turn you away and trick you to leave but no matter what just keep asking for work and yes understand the work will be hard especially for a little prince like you, but at least you can stay here and not even Valatino will not be able to touch you" said Blaze as Stolas nodded "I understand" he said as more workers kept rushing by the window panicking and calling for him "I better get going please be safe Stolas" said Blaze which surprised Stolas "Wait I never told you my name but how did you know mine?" Asked Stolas as Blaze smiled "I dont know but I felt like I have known you since you were younger *Stands up* Good luck and no matter what happens do not make a sound" he whispered as he opened the door and stepped through.

"Hold your horses I'm coming I'm coming" he said as a robot like sinner named Idia (MHA) ran up to him "master Valatino wants to see you" he said as Blaze waved "I'm on it I am on it" he said as he closed the door leaving Stolas alone as he quickly hugged his legs waiting for it all to calm down so he can stop his quest to meet Husk and get a job

Authors note: Looks like Stolas got some help from the mysterious Blaze but he is not out of the woods yet as the workers of the bathhouse are looking for him.

Next chapter Stolas manages to meet Husk and a imp that reminded him of Blaze named Barbie wire who helps him get to Valatinos office as the owlet sees more of the spirit world bathhouse around him.