Hardly believing what he was doing before. Cody was feeling embarrassed about what just happened, and rubbed the back of his head in embarrassment. "Did i almost get myself killed?" he thought to himself. "What exactly have I been through while I was sleeping?" he rubbed his eyes. "Loona," he said to her. "I've... actually been sleepwalking?"
"Yeah, you have." said the female hellhound.
"Oh my god." Cody said under his breath with his eyes open. Even more embarrassed than ever, he put his hands over his face, and said: "Was i possessed by something? Why was I sleepwalking in the first place? Did i almost die? I'll never sleep a-" before he can finish, he felt his lips gently touched by Loona's soft, gentle, furry right finger.
"It's alright, Cody. Luckily, these guys broke your fall... twice." she pointed to these three clumsy demons, who all meekly waved at Cody in a sheepish way.
"Wait," Cody said, "Haven't I seen you guys somewhere?"
"We've met many faces down here, kid." Said the leader of this trio. "You're not the only one to ask us that question."
"Yeah, it doesn't take long for own fans to recognize us and oue legacy." The curly-haired one added
"Certainly." Said the fat one. "Have you seen our show, buddy?"
"I... i think i have seen you guys before."
"Look, i hate to break this up, but Cody needs to get back to sleep." Said Loona. "So if you dumbasses don't mind, we really need to get back home." She looked at the three demons again.
"We're here!" Blitzo came running and panting to see what had happened next. Moxxie and Millie (in their bedwear), were also with Blitzo, looking panicked
"Where have you been?" Loona raised one eyebrow at her adopted father.
"Shit. Sorry i'm late, Loony. " the lead imp panted. "I was trying to wake Mox and Mils up."
"When Blitzo told us about how Cody is sleepwalking and getting himself in danger," said Moxxie, "me ahd Millie got out of bed as fast as we could to make sure he was ok and not hurt."
"Are you ok, hun?" Asked Millie to the human kid.
"Yeah, thanks to Loona, and these guys." Cody pointed
"Aw shucks." Said the fat demon. "It was nothing."
"Wait, where have i seen you before?" Said Moxxie.
"Yeah, you guys look familiar." Blitzo said.
"Once again, a lot of people have said that about us." Said the leader of the trio."
"Yeah, you three do look familiar." Millie said. "Have y'all been on TV before?"
"Many many times, madame." The curly-haired one smiled boldly
"Our career was the biggest success of our time when we were still alive." The mop-headed one pointed
"And from what we heard from our fans," said the fat one, "we left quite a legacy to many generations of performers. Nyuk nyuk nyuk nyuk nyuk."
"Wait a minute." Blitzo realized. "I've heard that laugh. Oh my Satan, you guys-"
"Look, it's two in the morning and i need to finish my fucking shuteye." Said Loona flatly. "So come on, Cody. Let's get you back to bed before anything else crazy happens tonight."
"Yeah, good idea, Loona." said Cody with a yawn. "I'm sorry I caused all of this trouble for you guys."
"Don't worry about it," Moxxie smiled. "We're just glad you're alright."
"Yeah, you saved me from a nightmare about... Chaz." Millie had a shiver of disgust go down her body just saying that name. "I don't wanna talk about it."
So everyone went back to what they were doing before and Cody immediately got himself back to sleep for the remainder of the night.
At last, when the morning came, the human bou got himself a decent breakfast at the table, and some apple juice on the side.
Sitting next to her adopted brother, Loona asked: "you feeling ok?"
"Yeah. I'm fine; Loona." Cody yawned again. "I wasn't sleepwalking again, was I?"
Letting out a amall chuckle, Loona said: "no, you stayed in bed this time."
"Whew, good."
"I can't believe it" Blitzo said in excitement. "I actually got to meet the Three Stooges last night. The Three Fucking Stooges!"
"Oh, that's where i've seen them before." Cody said. "But what are they doing down here in Hell?"
"Good question." said Loona.
After they were done with their breakfast and bathing, the three of them went to the I.M.P office as Loona decided to bring Cody to work today.
Moxxie, Millie, and Tex turned up eventually later on in the day and greeted Cody warmly as usual. "Cody, Moxxie and Millie told me that you were sleepwalking last night."
Looking more embarrassed than before, Cody replied: "yeah, i was. But it wasn't my fault."
"Don't beat yourself up." said Loona. "It was out of your control."
"Yeah, what matters is that; you're safe and sound and unscathed." Tex gently patted the boy's back with his left beefy hand. "Hope you had a good sleep at least."
Smirking, Cody admitted. "Yeah, i was dreaming i was in a world made entirely of cheeseburgers."
"That sounds yummy." said Millie. Suddenly, the elevator opened and revealed to be the same three demons from before. "Ah! It's them!" Millie squealed in joy. "The Three Stooges themselves! Welcome to the I.M.P headquarters."
Blitzo opened his office door hearing that, and said: "Fuck yeah! Welcome in, fellas." he shook hands with the Three Stooges one at a time.
"So, you guys really are them?" asked Cody
"Since the cat's out of the bag." said the leader. "Yes. We are the ones and only."
"I knew it!" said Blitzo.
"Name's Moe Howard."
"I'm Larry Fine."
"And I'm Curly Howard! Nyuk nyuk nyuk!"
"Wait, i'm a little confused." said Cody, scratching the top of his head with one finger. "Why are you all down here? Did you kill someone."
"No, no, of course not." said Larry
"We would never kill anyone." said Moe.
Curly then said: "Though some of us had trouble outside the spotlight. Gambling, drinking, partying so hard, you name it."
"Then why are you all down here?" asked Loona with one eyebrow raised. "If everyone loves you and you left such an impact and a legacy to the entertainment world, then why the fuck are you in Hell?" The three Stooges looked at one another with irritation.
"You really wanna know?" asked Moe
"Yes." said Cody and his friends.
"Because we're Jewish." all three of them bitterly replied in unison. The demons in front of them looked very surprised to hear that.
"What?" said Moxxie. "That's outrageous. I know that Jews get some hate, but come on, they doesn't mean they all deserve to be in Hell."
"We tried telling that to the people in Heaven." said Larry. "Granted, we didn't believe in Heaven at first, but they just turned us down because of our beliefs and religion."
"Yeah, Judaism runs in the whole family." said Curly with his arms crossed. "It's pure discrimination! Discrimination I tell ya!" he even did his signature head shaking gesture to show how mad he was when he was on TV. "The nerve of those pompous angels! We've done many good things, and I have helped many animals out of pure love for them."
"And I have been with these guys right to the very end." Larry pointed to himself
"And i love my whole family, and after Curly had to retire due to the strokes he kept getting, i always made sure that he would get all the help and treatment he needed to be as healthy and happy as possible. I am his big brother after all." Moe pointed.
"Well... sorry you guys didn't get to Heaven." said Cody.
"No, don't be sorry, kiddo." said Curly
"Yeah, it's not your fault." Moe said
"you're just a kid." Larry added
"So, what are you guys doing here in my building?" asked Blitzo
The Stooges were silent for a moment, and Moe finally said: "Well, we got fired from our previous job after not delivering those mattresses on time. So, we're looking for a new job."
"You guys want to be assassins?" asked Moxxie
"What? No! We're not killers." said Curly. "We never kill people, especially out of fun."
"We just wanna look for a normal job." said Larry.
"Like cleaning, office work or maintenance-wise." said the leader.
A big, gigantic, goofy smile came on Blitzo's face and said: "The Three Stooges, coming to work for me? That sounds... fucking awesome!" he bounced for joy. "Of course you guys are hired here. Welcome aboard to I.M.P!" he shook hands with them again.
"Are you sure, Blitzo?" asked Loona. "Sure they had funny moments and they are famous, but is it a good idea?"
"Of course. Have I ever been wrong to you?" asked her adopted father.
Loona gave him an unamused look and raised an eyebrow at him. "Do i really have to answer that for you?" she replied
"Look, we'll be the best employees ever and make everything brighter in this building." said Moe. "Right guys?"
"Right." his cohorts replied.
"Well, i'm not the boss, so... be my guest." said Loona. "Just don't touch my phone, and never... EVER wake me up while i'm napping. I bite when i'm angry."
