Chapter 31: Matters
After finishing their lunch, Caleb and the group quickly made their way to the area where the mermaids and other aquatic liminals were performing. A large open circular tank with a huge mound of sand and watery depths surrounding the perimeter. There was a relatively large crowd of people but they managed to find decent enough seats near the upper-middle of the bleachers. They, specifically Caleb, recieved looks from other audience members ranging from curious to plain nasty seeing him with a group of Devils. Ein and Drei took their position with the latter surveying the surrounding crowd. Camilla took her place next to Caleb which immediately sparked a minidebate over who would take the spot next to him; embarrassing Caleb and testing Camilla's patience. Fortunately, Drei suggested it'd be best that Ein sit next to Caleb to guard him more effectively and quell their petty squabble. Then again, her making Caleb let Hana sit in his lap for a 'better view for a fellow shorty' felt more like a troll move only served to annoy the other Devil girls, especially Camilla, and make Caleb more nervous. At least Hana was happy.
The actual show was a spectacle to behold. It was essentially an aquatic liminal rendition of the broadway play 'Chicago'. As such, it wasn't open for children to view for...obvious reasons. The sets were quickly sculpted and deconstructed from sand by the Crab liminals during performance which was obscured by a generated cloud of bubble foam curtains. The lead, a blonde mermaid with bright yellow scales, and the other mermaids delivered every song with knockout vocals that enchanted everyone in the crowd. There was a Scylla that performed a lovely rendition of "When you're good to momma". However, performance that killed it in every possible way was the Shark girls and their rendition of 'Cell Block Tango' '. Every emotional inflection, provocative movement, and the vicious demeanor of the girls perfectly brought out the songs atmosphere of danger and seduction. Camilla, the devil girls, even Ein couldn't help getting pumped and try singing along. Though Caleb was quite happy to see the girls enjoying themselves, he would sometimes catch Scarlett staring inquisitively at him before quickly averting her gaze when he glanced her way. She must still be suspicious of him.
After the performance ended, they realized they needed to kill a little extra time before Hana and the rest had to board the bus back to I.A. facilities. Luckily, it just so happened that during the performance several...fish-headed people in black tuxedos (seriously, wtf Okoyado?) had been busy setting up souvenir and snack stands to gain revenue for their first performance debut. There were foods from mermaid and crab person (Yes, I know they're called Cancer) cultures and a ring toss game with small animal prizes like fish, turtles, and hermit crabs raised by merfolk. There were also trinkets like beautifully crafted glass vases and sea stone figurines.
"HA!", Hana exclaims tossing the last metallic ring on the bottle, "I did it!", she hops in place joyously.
"Wundervah!", "ALright Hana!", Heidi and Sylvia praised as the Blue devil blushes bashfully at their praise of her skill.
"Here you are little girl. Take care of this little one", said the Crab lady presenting a small tank with little turtle with blue markings on its head. Hana eagerly accepts.
"I will name him 'Rohan' and he shall be mine and he shall be my Rohan.", Hana spoke lovingly tapping the turtles shell creating a blue magic seal and having it recede into nothing along with the tank in her skirt pocket.
Across from them at another stand operated by a Mermaid with platinum colored scales, Camilla, Scarlett, and the other Devil girls were admiring the colored glass jars, cups, vases and small figurines of different aquatic liminals.
"Wow, these are so pretty!", Julia spoke with twinkling eyes holding a clear magenta stained vase. It's like they're made our of rainbow light."
"Huhu, not quite but close. They're refined from sea stones and hand polished by yours truly and her fellow glass workers. As you can see, we take our work very seriously.", the mermaid spoke proudly flaunting a figurine of herself.
"That's pretty obvious. I would feel like a sea princess wearing this.", Sharon says admiring the pearl necklace and other sea stone jewelry.
"I always thought of you more of a handmaiden.", Jocelyn playfully taunts.
"Then I'll be the most elegant handmaiden in all the land!", Sharon spoke in a mock renaissance tone putting on a sea stone tiara, "Let all basic, skinny bitches look upon my thighs and weep with envy!", she emphasizes posing showing off her luscious curves.
"Oh I'm weeping, just not with envy.", Jocelyn spoke before chuckling heartily then being joined by Camilla and the rest. Well, except for Scarlett, who was in deep thought. She couldn't stop thinking about what happened at the food court. The second she touched his hand...it as if something called out from deep inside her. What was that?
"Alright, I'm back!" Came the voice of Caleb snapping Scarlett from her thoughts. Camilla and the others turn to see Caleb carrying a bag full of snack containers as Ein stood beside him keeping a close eye on any suspicious personnel before stepping away from the group, "Thought you guys might like some post performance treats."
"Oh, gracias Señor.", Camilla spoke beaming an appreciative grin as the other devils turned to him with a smile. Scarlett purposely averts her eyes. Jocelyn and the others walk up .
"Thanks hun!", Jocelyn stated taking her tray followed by Sharon, Julia. They open them to see a varied assortment of sweet confectionery designed after sea creatures like starfish and clams.
"Eeeeeee so cute!", Sharon squeals happily before taking the little wooden scewer and popping the little cheesecake clam in her mouth the squealing louder, "Oooh, shoooo good."
Caleb stops at Camilla, "For you milady I have what the nice lady over there says is the girlfriend pack.", Caleb says pointing to the at stand operated by a Selkie before handing her a container decorated with coral pink hearts.
"Awww, I am special.", Camilla croons accepting his gift as Jocelyn and Sharon look on feeling a bit jealous. Scarlett scoffs turning her attention elsewhere before Caleb approaches her.
"Heya, would you like one too?", Caleb says offering a container to red haired Devil.
She grumbles refusing to look at him.
"No no it's cool. It's organically produced. No animal products. I know you're vegetarian right? It's a little more expensive than the rest but...eh...making healthy choices usually is.:, Caleb says Scarlett gives him look surprised he remembered such a small detail about her from so long ago and went through such effort because of it. She reluctantly reaches out and takes it.
"Fine, since you clearly don't want me to say no, thanks.", Scarlett replies. As she takes it, she accidentally brushes her fingers against Caleb's fingers. The feeling from earlier returns and she pauses as her body pulsates and her heart begins to flutter before turning to him locking her sharp red eye with his chocolate brown.
"Oh, s-sorry about that.", Caleb apologizes taking a step back from her much to her surprise and slight disappointment.
Scarlett turns away hiding her blush, "W-Whatever just be more careful! Idiot.", she stated before walking away from him.
'Yeah she definitely still doesn't like me.', Caleb thought running his neck.
"Hi everyone!", Hana called out to them rejoining to group along with Heidi and Sylvia.
"Oh hey! I have something for you guys as well.", Caleb says before going to hand them eat a container. Scarlett watches him while standing away from the group as he interacted with Hana and the rest.
"Ahh, niche ghut (so good), it is like eating a fluffy cloud made of an Angels anguish tears.", Heidi spoke happily enjoying the treat.
"Oookay, whatever floats your boat.", Caleb replied
"Thank you, Caleb-kun. Hehe, this reminds me when you did the same thing for us at the hotel.", Hana reminisces taking a bite of the mini cheesecake seahorses humming blissfully.
"Hey yeah! ~Guess it's just in his nature to treat girls to nice meals.~", Sharon spoke suggestively winking at him. Camilla glances at her from the side.
"I...don't know about that. Just doing what I think is fair.", Caleb answered with a shrug.
"Well, just we deeply appreciate you Caleb-kun. You're a very nice person.", Hana spoke looking up with sparkling, adoring eyes and a dark blue blush. The other Devil girl voice their agreement as Caleb sheepishly tries to telling it's not a big deal. Camilla softly grins at Hana. Suddenly, a thought occurs to Hana, "Oh! I haven't introduced you guys to Rohan yet!
"Who's Rohan?", Caleb inquires as turns her attention curious as well. Hana taps a blue magic seal making her turtle and small tank appear in her hands.
"This is Rohan!", she stated presenting the turtle. Camilla recoils her face immediately turning pale.
"Gahh! Put that disgusting thing away! Mi demonio, ¿cómo puedes tocarlo?(How can you even touch it?)", Camilla shrieked. Hana gives a puzzled look as Caleb snorts a laugh followed by Sharon and the rest.
Meanwhile, Ein continued to diligently observing every passerby that even came close to Caleb's group. She feels a gentle breeze caress her shoulder.
"See anything?", Ein inquires before Drei appears behind her in a flash.
"No weapons. Also I neutralized all possible security risks.", Drei says pointing to the people who currently in a fit over their phones being covered in a rubbery glue-like substance. Ein gives a skeptical look.
"Well, I guess either way, they shouldn't be taking photos of him without permission. I got things down here, continue watching from above.", Ein ordered.
"The best position right behind cowgirl.", Drei spoke before vanishing with a gentle breeze.
Ein went back to sentry duty observing all the surrounding patrons.
"Hey Ein?", Caleb says getting her attention.
"Oh. What is it Mr. Bizzell? Is something wrong?", Ein inquires.
"No no, I just wanted to give you this.", Caleb says handing her a container. She at then to him tempted to take it but quickly averts her eyes.
"I-I appreciate it sir but...I need to focus on your safety. Besides, I...really shouldn't.", Ein replied in a slightly shameful tone.
"Dieting still?", Caleb inquires
"Yes, and it's not going well.", Ein admits
"Whaddaya mean? You look great to me. Besides, these are sugar-free and organic. All that good stuff. Go ahead.", Caleb says to making Ein blush slightly at the sudden compliment.
"Oh, um, well if you insist. Thank you sir.", Ein graciously accepted with a slight bow.
"No prob.", Caleb taking out the last container. Ein watches curiously as he places it on top of one one of the cylindrical concrete structures. She grins immediately understanding what he was doing. The second he turns and walks away he feels a gentle breeze blows behind him. He turns and sees the container was and Ein nods to him. He rejoins Camilla hoping Hana didn't freak her out too much with her new pet.
...
The gang spent the rest of the time playing games at the stands and generally enjoying each others company. Camilla and Caleb had a little fun playing a couple merfolk games then sitting down feeding each other snacks from the container. Although Jocelyn and Sharon took any opportunity they could get to flirt with him forcing the Elder Devil to 'pacify' them. All in all, things were pretty chill.
Also, during that time Scarlett would observe him and Camilla together. Barely a few hours ago she thought of him as no different than any other worthless man. But now, it's like as if something awakened inside her. Something making her see him in a different light. What?
'Hahhh, what's wrong with me? Why am I feeling like this?', Scarlett sighs sitting alone at a bench watching her friends and Caleb enjoying the rest of their time before the I.A. bus arrives. She looks at her phone seeing it should be here in ten minutes then puta it away. She folds her arms leaning with back against the planks closing her eyes in deep thought. Oh well, the bus from
"Hey.", came an unfamiliar voice she opens eyes and gives a dry look at the random tan guy standing in front of her wearing baggy jeans, a black tank, sunglasses, and a dumbass smile, "You lookin kinda lonely over here. Thought I'd come...keep sweethearts like you company.", he says plopping down beside her trying to look open and inviting
Scarlett scoffs dismissively, "I'm fine over here. Tell ya what, there's a pile of dogshit in street why don't you spew your crap to it?"
"Awww come on mama no need to be like that. I'm just tryin' to be friendly. You right though, you are fine over here like a bottle of red wine in the fall time.", He uttered huskily to her disgust.
Scarlett then notices not too far from them four other guys looking in her direction pointing and snickering. She digs her claws into the wood making it crack.
"You know, I heard alot a news lately about liminals like you.", the guys persisted as Scarlett recoils feeling his arm snakes itself behind her. She sees him gazing lecherously at her body, "Why don't you and me get outta here, grab a drink or something and uh... make some news of our own?"
"GET AWAY FROM ME!", Scarlett shouted knocking him back then gets and storm away angrily.
"Whoa what the fuck?! Hey, Hey?! Look if you worried about the dough, I got ya babe", the man says taking out a small roll of money before Scarlett form a red magic seal around his burning his hand and setting the money on fire, "GAHH! FUCK! You fuckin' bitch!"
Scarlett proceeds to storm off teeth clenched and fighting back her tears.
...
Caleb and Camilla were surrounded by the other devil girls enjoying one last chat before the bus arrives while Ein stood close by. Saddened at the idea of not seeing Camilla again for an indefinite amount of time, Caleb decided to share his Zoom ID so she could stay connected with them. They were delighted, especially Hana who was more experienced with it than the others.
"Alright, so just message us whenever you guys get a chance.", Caleb says
"Of course! I can't wait!", Hana stated cheerfully.
"Yeah, I'm still not that good with computer stuff. You sure we can't just have your number? Specifically, me?", Jocelyn spoke innocently.
"I'm sorry but that is too high a security.", Ein stated firmly.
"Welp, you heard the woman, that's a no.", Caleb replies, "Besides, you're not the only non-tech savvy person here. I'm still teaching this one how to use the internet.", Caleb teases gesturing to Camilla.
"Watch it Señor.", Camilla says shooting a warning glare at him.
Suddenly, Heidi notices Scarlett approaching, "Oh, here comes Scarlett-fraudline-", she stops seeing her very expression, "Oh no, something is wrong."
Caleb and the rest turn to see Scarlett approaches them looking very upset. Camilla walk up to her.
"Scarlett? Scarlett miha, what happened?!", Camilla says very concerned as she refused to look at her.
"It's nothing, I just want to leave.", Scarlett past her only to be stopped by Caleb.
"Sure doesn't seem like nothing! Come on tell us, we'll try to help you.", Caleb spoke assuringly.
"You get out of my way! JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!", Scarlett shouted at him angrily. Caleb notices the hurt in her face and the tears she was holding back.
"HEY!", came an angry man's voice causing Scarlett to flinch suddenly. Caleb, Camilla, and Ein turn to see five men approaching them with one clenching his hand. Camilla started piecing together what happened, "You think you can get away with this?! You fuckin' SLUT! HUH!?"
Upon hearing that word Jocelyn and Sylvia step up.
"The fuck you just call her prick?!", Jocelyn barked angrily flaring her wings a bit as the other Devil girls crowd beside each other doing the same to look more imposing.
Ein steps between the two groups, "Stop! What is the meaning of this?!"
"Who the hell are you?!", stated another slightly muscular tan guy in polo shorts and blue tank top.
"I'm Agent Zyklon of ICEP'S MON division. Now, I ask again, WHAT is the meaning of this?!", Ein spoke demanding an answer.
"Well, Ms. Agent, that red haired demon over there attacked my boy for no reason!", stated a bald headed darker skin guy in camo pants pointing accusedly at Scarlett. Scarlett glares at him as Jocelyn and the rest moved to her side protectively.
"No reason my ass! He was bothering me when I was alone then tried to PAY me to have sex with him! So I burned his hand along with his allowance!", Scarlett shouted back
"That's a lie and you owe every last cent back bitch!", the man shouted pointing his burned finger at her which led to the other Devils and the guys shouting back and forth. Pretty soon, other patrons and the shop owners stopped what they were doing to watch the scene.
"ENOUGH! ALL OF YOU!", Ein shouted stomping her foot creating a small shockwave that knocked everyone back slightly. She turns to Scarlett, "Ma'am, I cannot say your response is entirely without fault and will discuss more on that soon."
She then turns to the man with a serious glare and steps up to him, "As for you, sir, if what she says is true, keep in mind the merfolk do have hidden camera around this entire area. If it turns out you did attempt to solicit sex in broad daylight, well, let's just say that incinerated pocket change will be the LEAST of your worries. Do you understand?"
The man goes quiet swallowing hard with a frustrated look on his face. He says in a begrudging tone, "Yeah, I understand."
Suddenly, the I.A. bus pulls up audibly coming to a screeching hault. Ein backs up with a stern but cocky look.
"Excellent.", Ein turns to Camilla and the rest approaching and leads them to the bus while whispering something to Scarlett. Camilla glared at the men before Caleb takes her squeezing a bit.
"It's alright. They're not worth it, let's just go back to the car.", Caleb whispered to her. She glances at them before following him. The men behind them notice and begin snickering.
"Hey yo! Devil in the jean skirt!", hooted the burly dark skin man, "After you done with him, how bout I show you what a real man looks like?!", He emphasizes grabbing his crotch. Camilla tenses trying to ignore them as Caleb tried keeping her calm
"Maybe she got him under her spell. That Devil pussy good man?! You do her from behind or do them big ass wings get in way hahahahaha.", the polo shirt guys jeered as the other guys joined in laughing. Caleb clenched his teeth stifling his own irritation then noticing the agitated look on Camilla's face.
Just ahead of them, Ein was talking to Scarlett with the Devil girls as a line of other liminal students boarded the bus. Scarlett appeared to scoff at Ein indignant to her explanation. Hana then turns to Camilla and Caleb.
"U-Uh, Ms. EIN?!", Hana called out
Ein, Scarlett, and the others looks to see the guys harassing Caleb and Camilla now. Ein notices look on Camilla's face realizing she's almost at her breaking point.
"Move aside, just get on the bus! All of you!", Ein stated pushing past them and the other liminal I.A students.
"Watch this.", says one of the guys lighting up a cigarette then flicking it into Camilla's hair. She shrieks before swiping it out of her hair. She pants angrily stopping on it glaring murderously at the men mocking her.
"Tirarme mierda? ¿Eh? ARREGLARÉ TODOS TUS POLLOS Y LOS ABANDONARÁ TUS GARGANTAS QUE ERES INOLVIDOS, RESPIRE CERDOS(Throw shit at ME? Huh?! I'll TEAR OFF ALL YOUR COCKS AND THEM DOWN YOUR THROATS YOU WORTHLESS, BREATH WASTING PIGS)!", Camilla screams at them as Caleb grabs her arm holding her back.
She attempts to create a large black magic seal in her free hand pointing at them but Caleb steps in front of her throwing his arms up to block her.
" Move Señor!", she demanded.
"NO! Don't give them the satisfaction Camilla that's what they want! You'll just give'em grounds to say YOU attacked them!", Caleb reasoned.
"I do not care Señor! They deserve to die! ALL OF THEM!", Camilla stated.
"Oh, what was that? Come on, Señorita Satan say it again!", taunted one of the guys recording her on his phone. A couple other guys took out their phones too.
"Please listen Ms. Sartana! If you care about Mr. Bizzell then don't engage them.", Ein added as the other Devil came up to check on her as well each of them pleading for her to stop.
"Uh-Oh look at this getting more devils in on the action. Might have a orgy on our hands boys!", the man continues to taunts trying to rile them up. Caleb glares at him then turn back to Ein.
"Ein, just hurry get them to the bus! Camilla just go to the car I'm right behind you! GO to the CAR! Everything will be alright. I'm not going to leave you.", Caleb stated as Camilla began to calm down a bit. She looks at the men again then to Caleb seeing the assuring eyes she come to find sanctuary. She, along with Ein turn away from the men walking back to the bus while Caleb and Ein guided the from behind blocking them from them men.
"Look at this nigga here.", Said the dark skin guy ( so it's fine), "Act like he a Devil advocate or some shit.", he mocked as Caleb tried to ignore him turning away.
"Bruh yo mama must be real proud having a son who's the Devil's fuckboy!", the guy with the burned hand stated. Caleb stops in his tracks. Ein turns to him questioningly before flinching in shock seeing dark expression he was making along with a menacing purple glow in his eyes. He then turns around facing the men.
"Mr. Bizzell wait...", Ein stated as Camilla and the other devil girls turn to see what was happening.
"I'm sorry...I couldn't hear you. Say it again.", Caleb spoke in a low, threatening tone.
The man smiled wickedly, "I said your mom-"
*zoom* Caleb teleports in front of the man's face causing him to fall back on his butt dropping his phone. The other men back away in fear. Scarlett and the other devil girls look on in shock and astonishment.
"W-what the fu-", The man uttered before going silent seeing Caleb's menacing glowing purple eyes glaring down with killer intensity as a light purple aura enraptured Caleb's body. The other men look on uncertain of what he'll do.
"Apologize.", Caleb demanded to which the man remained speechless, "APOLOGIZE!"
"ALRIGHT! I'm sorry! I'm so sorry! H-H-H-Hey you, uh, S-Scarlette? I'm sorry! Ok?", the man apologized profusely. Scarlett merely glares at him wordlessly.
Caleb then looks to the other men expectantly as they throw their hands up.
"Bruh, I didn't mean NONE of that. She seem like a nice lady for real though."
"We're sorry man. We were just playing around man. H-He's the one started this shit anyways.", the polo shirt guy stated pointing to the burned hand guy who gives a look like 'wtf man?!'.
"Leave now, and don't talk to or even LOOK at any of them.", Caleb spoke in an eerlly calm tone. The guys did as instructed quickly running leaving the premises and their 'friend' to fend for himself. Caleb looks down at man's burned hand, "Consider that as a reminder that 'No' means 'Fuck off' "
As Caleb turned away facing a still stunned Ein, Camilla, and the other Devil girls, he didn't notice the man glaring at him then taking something out his switchblade.
"Look out Caleb-kun!", Hana stated breaking Ein out of her trance.
"Fuckin freak!", he yelled preparing to stab Caleb in the back. Ein rush to deflect it with he blade. At that second Caleb instinctively turned putting him arm back to defend himself
A surge of purple aura expands from his hand creating a glowing barrier that stuns the man and Ein before repelling them back ten feet with the guy landing hard on his groaning at the pain. Camilla, Scarlett and the other Devil girls are left speechless as Ein regains her bearings equally surprised.
The purple aura fades from Caleb's body and his eyes return to normal. He then stumbles back feeling dizzy. Camilla catches him.
"Señor?!", She says in a concerned tone slinging his arm around her shoulder to support him.
"We gotcha.", Sharon spoke supporting his other side.
"Haaahhh, I'm fine you guys. I just...got a little dizzy that's all.", Caleb assured proving it by standing on his but shaking off a headache.
Further away, the man tried getting to his feet to try making a run for only to be tripped up again as gentle breeze blew around him. His legs and arms were quickly bound together by rainbow colored ropes.
"Wha-What the fuck?", He utters before Drei appears then jams her folded up empty container in his mouth muffling his voice. She then takes out his phone deleting the video before slicing the phone in half with her scythes and tossing them at his head.
"WHAT WAS THAT?!", Jocelyn stated getting up close with sparkling eyes of admiration. The other Devil girls crowd him as well with expectant. Ein approaches from the side wanting an answer as well.
"I...I don't know! Honest! It's the first time that-well, the teleporting isn't THAT new but the glowing barrier just...happened.", Caleb stated.
"That was so cool! You were covered in a purple aura! A deep purple!", Hana stated enthusiastically. Caleb rub his neck slightly before looking to Scarlett then Camilla.
"A-Anyway, are you both alright?", Caleb inquires
"I am fine, gracias Señor.", Camilla replies.
Scarlett looks away, "Y-Yeah..."
*HONK HONK HONK*
The bus driver blows the horn impatiently signalling it was time to leave.
"Whoa! We have to go, the bus is about to leave!", Julia stated.
"Ohhhh, shit! You girls need go now! Hurry!", Caleb urged.
"But I still have more questions!", Hana stated.
"We'll talk tomorrow on Zoom! Now go!", Caleb replies to which she nods accepting before rushing to board the bus with the others.
"Well what about THAT asshole?!", Scarlett pointed in his location before noticing he was gone, "Wait, where did-?!"
"Don't worry, we'll take care of him.", Drei says getting her attention dragging the struggling man by his bound legs like a ragdoll.
"Sis, what are doing with him?", Ein inquires.
"Taking him back to his friends.", Drei replies rounding the corner.
Ein and Scarlett then notice the other Devil girls along with the other passengers on bus pointing and laughing with their windows down and some of them with their phones out. Ein, Scarlett, Caleb and Camilla walk around the corner surprised to see the other men all stuck together hand to leg to butt like a piece of living modern art. They were each gagged muffling different crap. All their phones were broken and their pants were down.
Caleb and Camilla burst out into laughter as well with Scarlett lightly chuckling as well.
"Sis, what is this?!", Ein inquires incredulously.
"I call it...'Life of the Douche'!", Drei stated in a grandiose tone before Ein groans facepalming.
"Hahhh oh, Scarlett, hurry or ju will miss your bus!", Camilla informs as Scarlett realizes the bus was still waiting.
"R-Right!", Scarlett turns to run before looking back at her then to Caleb, "Um...thanks for...you know.", she says in a less agitated tone with a slight rosy cheeks.
"It was nothing really. Hell, Drei got to do the fun part.", Caleb replies smiling at her.
"Please don't encourage her sir.", Ein pleads knocking a couple guys loose.
Scarlett then boards the bus with the other Devil girls. Hana and the rest hang wave to goodbye as Caleb and Camilla waves back. As they pull off, Scarlett leans back in her seat the pulls out the container of snacks from her bag Caleb gave her earlier. She feels her heart flutter and body react the more she thought of him and, strangely, she was starting not to hate it. She knew she had to explore it further.
...
Caleb and Camilla stayed behind to answer questions when police showed up to apprehend the men that were harassing them. Ein and Drei gave their statement as well along with the statements from patrons and shop owners who witness the events. The guy who harassed Scarlett was arrested and charged with attempted murder on Caleb. The other four men were released with stern warnings; after the adhesive wore off.
When that was done, Camilla and Caleb decides to call it a day and go home with the Zyklons tailing them the entire way. On the way home, Camilla wanted to listen to more of Caleb's music to which he was happy to oblige. He decided to treat her to a little 'Despacito' which she seemed to instantly fall in love with.
Eventually, they arrive home and pull into the driveway before proceeding to exit the car. Ein and Drei appear behind them. Caleb then notices the Monoeye agent lady's car still parked on the curb. He takes out his keys but before he could unlock it, the door suddenly flies.
"HEEYYYY! The prodigal son returns!", Zwei enthusiastically welcomed with open arms blocking the doorway.
"Uh, hey Zwei. Can ya move? I would like come inside now.", Caleb replied
"Geez Boss buy a girl dinner first, HA! Got'em.", Zwei stated laughing out loud.
"Just move!", Ein demanded.
"Alright, alright.", Zwei spoke nonchalantly as Camilla, Caleb and her sisters make their way inside. Ein looks around suspiciously.
"Chief's back!", Lyca stated lunging at Caleb wrapping him in a hug which he instinctively catches so she doesn't knock him to the floor. Good thing his reflexes have adapted to Lyca's sudden display affection. Her tail wags excitedly as she nuzzles his chest before pushing off to look up with those soft amber eyes. Camilla takes a seat on the couch relaxing herself. Drei joins her picking up the tv remote.
"Welcome back! All of you!", Mirabelle stated exiting the kitchen cleaning a cup with a towel.
"It feels like you guys have been gone for days!", Lyca stated.
"It's been like...9 hours. Mayyyybe we should shout get you a clock besides the lunar cycles.", Caleb jokes pinching her cheeks.
Lyca playfully pushes his hands away, "Come on, you know what I mean Chief."
Caleb pets her head, "I hope you and Moon pie enjoy y'all selves today."
"Yes, but this house always feels less like home when you're gone." , Mirabelle says in a whimsical tone.
"Wowww put THAT on a hallmark card.", Caleb teased making her giggle.
"Uhhh, Zwei? Where's Agent Monika?", Ein inquired slightly uneasy.
"Oh yeah, almost forgot about her! Thought SHE would let us in.", Caleb stated in realization as he and Ein narrow their eyes at Zwei.
"Oh, she's...around.", Zwei says
Suddenly, Agent Monika the Monoeye appears from the hallway. Caleb, Camilla, and Ein eyes widen in surprise seeing she was now wearing one of Caleb's aprons and nothing else. Her demeanor was that of a woman who had part of her spirit broken.
"Ok, 'Mistress' Zwei, your bath is-", the woman spoke in a defeated tone before noticing Caleb standing there with a dumbfounded expression. She face turns bright red in embarassment, "AHHH W-W-W-W-WHAT ARE DOING BACK SO-w-wait?! What time IS it anyway?! Uh, please listen sir I can expain!"
"Actually, YOUR not the one who needs to explain!", Ein stated gripping Zwei's head like a vicegrip.
"Owowowowow hey HEY come on! It's just a little hazing!", Zwei defended herself wincing from the pain, "Gah, come on sis it's good for building her character!"
"What KIND of 'character' are you trying to turn her into?!", Ein stated pointing at the woman's attire making the Monoeye cover herself even more wanting to vanish.
Mirabelle teleports next to Caleb and whispers into his ear, "Yeahhh, Zwei was still upset after you left. I tried to comfort her so she'd ease off the poor girl. You don't want to know what her first outfit choice was."
"Noted.", Caleb says then turning to the Monoeye, "Alright you! Change back to your work clothes! Your off the clock."
"Ehh?! B-But what about-", Monika uttered.
"It's fine! I, or ANY of us, lookin at you Zwei, will tell anyone about this. You did a great job today. You can keep the apron as a bonus, wear it, burn it, I don't care.", Caleb stated as Zwei pouts crossing her arms.
Monika's eye widens becoming watery as she smiles widely at him, "Oh thank you Mister!", she tries to lunge arms outstretched before Caleb blocks her by arm thrusting her face away at arms reach.
"No! None of that! Shame on you! Now go change and leave!", Caleb stated. The Monoeye apologize then walked backwards into the hallway to retrieve her clothes.
"Hmm, seems a new Thot Slayer has awakened.", Drei says touching her chin.
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After saying goodbye to Agent Monika, Caleb and the girls began relax in the living room talking about their day. Mirabelle and Lyca didn't really have much to talk about. Aside from watching a really interesting movie they found on Netflix that Zwei told them about called 'Monsters Inc' which they greatly enjoyed. Next, Caleb and Camilla told them about their date together along with showing them pictures Caleb took on his phone of all the marine life there; especially the one with Camilla playing with the otters. They talked about meeting Hana, Scarlett, and the rest of the Devil girls and mentioning how Camilla told them about the Multispousal marriage plan. Mirabelle and Lyca were shocked and worried but Camilla assured them her Amigas would not tell a single soul. They accepted deciding to trust the trust she has in them. Lastly, they talked about the guys who harassed them today along with Caleb intimidating them and unlocking a new ability to create barriers similar to Mirabelle's. Understandably, the girls, espescially Mirabelle were shocked by this revelation. Caleb tried replicating what he did but was unable to make the purple aura project the way it did. Eventually, they decided to leave it alone for now but Mirabelle pensively observed Caleb
A couple hours pass and, after a quick movie, it was time to turn in for the night. Mirabelle and Camilla decided to have a bath together and the Zyklons did their usual rounds before eventually deciding to turn in for the night as well.
"Yawwwn, good night everyone.", Lyca yawns sluggishly walking to her room.
"Night Lycs, night Boss.", Zwei says with a wave following Drei out the front door.
"See ya tomorrow.", Caleb says finishing straightening up the living room.
Caleb maneuvers past the furniture brushing off any crumbs from the cushions.
"Mr. Bizzell?", Ein says getting his attention.
"Sup?", Caleb says turning to the wind weasel.
"Sir...I...I need to apologize.", Ein spoke candidly.
"For what?", Caleb raises an eyebrow.
"I failed to properly protect you. If I had been a better bodyguard things wouldn't have gotten out of control! I shouldn't have left you and Ms. Sartana alone to deal with those men. I was just barely able to stop Ms. Sartana from attacking them! And worst of all, you could have been killed by that man's knife had it not been for you awakening that new ability! You might as well have protected yourself and I simply got in the way! I'm so sorry! I'm a poor excuse for an agent!", Ein stated clenching her fists in frustration as she berated herself.
"Hey, come on now, I think you're overreacting. You did a great job today. I wasn't the only one who needed you ya know. Hana and the others were in just as much danger. Plus, Drei was there as well to pick up slack as well.", Caleb assured only for Ein to turn away.
"But that's the problem. It seems whenever that I'm the only of my sisters who done the least for you as a bodyguard! Drei was there with you when the Angel attacked. She protected you and healed you after we injured you during the full moon! She even helped you come to terms with your feeling for Ms. Sartana and Kessler! Even Zwei, as impetuous as she is, has done her job more effectively than I have. While I struggled against that Baphomet, Fantina, she was easily able to subdue her. Then there's I, who hasn't done anything substantial! I'm a failure!", Ein stated her entire body trembling as she struggled to hold back her tears. Suddenly, she feels a hand rest on top her head before seeing Caleb standing right in front of her with a serious look, "S-Sir?"
"Hey, what did I say earlier about the 'sir' stuff? Call me 'Caleb' ", he says proceeding to pet and stroke her soft, rounded ears making her sigh in comfort
"Hahhh, Si-I mean, Caleb, what are you doing?", Ein inquires sheepishly as he massaged her ear to her reluctant delight.
"Calming you down so we can talk without you yammering about dumb stuff.", Caleb answered much to her confusion, "Now listen, you are NOT a failure! You are a wonderful agent. It doesn't matter what your sisters have done that you haven't and vice versa. You three have your own way of doing things that I've come to know so far. Each one of you has been incredibly helpful to me as more than just bodyguards. So don't sell yourself short like that when you've been a much bigger help than you realize."
"B-But I...I could do so much more than-", Ein uttered before Caleb interrupts.
"You ALREADY do so much. You keeping me along with Moon pie and the rest safe, always being that vigilant eye against any possible threats, being one of the most effective planners and organizers I ever seen, and always shielding innocent people from harm. You are a wonderful person AND bodyguard Ein. You are anything BUT a failure!"
Ein goes silent staring at him with a slight blush before a small grin crosses her cheeks, "T-Thank you. I needed that."
Caleb smiles back patting her head, "Anytime. Also, keep up the great work and I'll keep trying to be someone worth guarding."
"Of course you are si-Caleb! You're a very kind and patient person. It's no wonder your homestays, even the other Devil girls from earlier, adore you so much. A-Any girl would be lucky to be with you", Ein affirms blushing awkwardly at what she said.
"Heh, I'm glad you think so. I don't really see it.", Caleb admitted, "Anyway, it's getting late. You and your sisters get some rest now you hear? I'll see y'all tomorrow."
"Of course!", Ein utters touching her fingers together thoughtfully, "One more thing, c-could you...perhaps do that again? You know...pat my head?"
"I...I don't see why not?", Caleb says before reaching up petting the top of her head. She grins contently as he massaged her ears and side of her head making her croon sweety. Her tail stands erect as she begins to make tiny delighted weasel sounds.
"Hahhhh, papa", Ein sighs before her eyes shot open in realization and Caleb gives a surprised look. She then pulls back blushing in heavily in embarassment, "I-I meant...Caleb...no that sounds worse! I mean, I didn't mean it like that! T-That just...it was-"
"It's fine! It's fine, Ein. Really, don't stress it too much. Things just...slip out.", Caleb replies diffusing the tension.
"I didn't mean that si'-Caleb. It just...I-I think...I better go. Have a good night!", Ein says turning out hiding het redeemed face. She closed the door begins her and Caleb arms the security system.
"Hahhh, Jesus Christ, how many girls with a daddy complex am I gonna come across in my life?", Caleb sighed before turning to head to his room. Unbeknownst to him, a set of tiny ears poked out from behind the chair. It was Drei, who had been quietly observing the whole scene.
"More than you think.", Drei quietly answered with a faint smirk before going over to the front door, entering the code, then quietly exiting making sure to rearm the system.
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As Caleb approaches his bedroom, he is then stopped by Camilla.
"Oh, Señor?"
Caleb turns to her, "Hm? What's up?"
"I...I would...for tonight...I would like for us to sleep together in my room.", Camilla spoke before noticing Caleb's skeptical look and hastily corrects herself, "Oh, by "sleep" I don't mean that. I just want us to share the same bed tonight."
"Uhhh...I don't know about this...", Caleb says in an uncertain tone as Camilla gives a worried look.
"It's ok Dear.", Mirabelle says getting his attention, "She came to me earlier and explained. I...I'm fine with it."
Camilla gives her a thankful smile.
"Soooo, you guys just got together and decided that I would spend the night in another's bed without saying a word to me about how I feel?", Caleb says in a skeptical tone. Mirabelle and Camilla awkward looks of realization.
"O-oh? Well...when you put like that...", Mirabelle uttered softly.
"Sounds inconsiderate doesn't it?", Caleb finishes her sentence before noticing their shameful expressions, "Guys, look, I'm not mad or anything. I'd just like to be in the loop about what you girls want to do with me. Don't just decide for yourselves that I'm going to do something."
"Does that mean my do not want to sleep together?", Camilla inquires.
"I...didn't say 'no' but...", Caleb stops seeing the longing expression on Camilla's face then looking to Mirabelle who nods forcing a supportive grin, "Sigh, alright, just for tonight Camilla."
Camilla smiles widely, "Gracias! Gracias Señor!"
"Just...let me change into some pajamas.", Caleb says
"Of course! ~I will be in mi habitacion(my room) getting ready as well~ ", Camilla gives a flirtatious wink happily swaying off to her room. When the door closes, Caleb turns to Mirabelle.
"You...sure you're ok with this?", Caleb inquires
"Y-Yes Dear, of course. Listen, I'm fine with this, I know nothing will happen that you don't want. I want you two to bond as well.", Mirabelle confirms to him not wanting him to worry to much about her.
"Well, if you say so, I trust you.", Caleb accepts before cupping the side of her face, "I love you.", he spoke before gently planting a kiss on her lips to which she happily returns it.
"I love you too Dear.", Mirabelle spoke in a sweet tone.
"Sleep well...or, at least relax for awhile.", Caleb said knowing her species didn't require much sleep to begin with.
"I will.", She nods as he enters his room to change. She stands there for a moment trying to ignore the pang of doubt in the back of her mind before receding back into her room.
Minutes later, Caleb emerges from his room in his black and red checker pattern pajama bottoms and plain red t-shirt and carrying a pillow. He approaches Camilla's door, takes a deep breath to mentally prepare himself, and knocks.
"Come in, Señor!", came Camilla's voice.
Caleb opens to door seeing her room in it's usual neat state save for the nighttime atmosphere giving a more haunting but inviting atmosphere.
"~Over here Señor.~", Camilla spoke in a sultry tone. Caleb turns his attention to her canopy queen size bed with red silk curtains and immediately feels his heartrate increase seeing the black silhouette of Camilla curvaceous body as she lie in bed. She visibly beckons him with her finger, "~It's not polite to keep a woman waiting~"
Caleb gulps feeling wiping his palms on his sides, "Y-Yeah...sorry."
He walks over to the side of the bed where he could tell she was facing towards the door. He pulls the silk curtain aside. His eyes widen dumbstruck at the breathtaking sight of Camilla lying on her side wearing her pajamas consisting of red lace panties along with matching bra and silk stomach veil and black knee length socks. Caleb heartrate skyrockets and mouth goes dry as he's takes in ever little detail from her thick, juicy latina thighs, plump I-Cup breasts barely contained in their red prison to her bewitching, seductive red eyes and shiny, flowing brown hair. Her wings were draped limply around her back and her tail swayed about. Camilla's plump, full lips contort into her trademark devilish grin at his reaction.
"~Huhu, are ju going to join me or stand there all night?~", she teased.
Caleb snaps out of his trance realizing what her was doing and blushes, "S-sorry. I'll just uhh...bed."
He utters inciting a giggle out of her which only slightly put him at ease. He lies down on his back purposely keeping his eyes focused on the ceiling and a few inches of distance between them. Camilla notices and closes the distance. She then playfully traces Caleb's chest making him shudder slightly.
"Relax Señor.", Camilla spoke.
"That's easier said than done. This is all still new to me.", Caleb says still avoiding eye contact. He then feels her soft hand caress his cheek.
"Señor, look at me.", Camilla requests to which he reluctantly complies. Immediately, he feels his heart skip a few beats seeing her demonic but warm and loving upturned eyes couple with her incredibly adorable features, "Ju do not have to be nervous. I trust ju. I know the kind of man ju are and that makes me happy to share a bed together."
Caleb eyes widen, "...Yeah, I'm not opposed to enjoying your company too."
Camilla smiles happily at him.
Suddenly, Camilla moves closer allowing her breasts to push into his arm as Caleb trembles again before feeling her head rest against his shoulder then drapes her arm across his chest. She adjusts herself as to not let her horns press uncomfortably into him. Caleb settles himself down giving himself a chance to admire how beautiful she was. He reaches up and gingerly pets her head even stroking her horns making her sigh happily
"Hahhh Senor? I had so much fun today.", Camilla utters softly, "I'm *yawn* so happy I met ju.", she spoke becoming drowsy her eyelids becoming heavy.
"Me too Camilla. Me too.", Caleb whispers comfortingly.
"Buenas noches mi amor(Good night, my love)", she murmurs. A minute later could hear her softly snoring. Caleb couldn't help smiling thinking she couldn't get any cuter.
Suddenly, he feels her tail instinctively slinks around his legs possessively. Caleb gulps feeling her soft thigh brush against his. She shifts slightly as Caleb notices her bra coming dangerously close to spilling out with every heave of her chest.
'This is gonna be a long night.', Caleb thought tiredly.
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Sup Fam! I'm still here! Sorry, if I've been gone for so long. I have been busy with work, getting ready for class this fall, and helping my mom. Well, things with mom aren't much better. The type of cancer she has is malignant and...treatment will only delay the inevitable. She was given one year like my father but he made to three without treatment and she's STILL in high spirits! I'm currently in the process of getting her a new place to live and I'm determined to work my hardest for her. Pray for me. Pray for her. And I'll do the same for all of you.
Anyway, I decided to break this chapter into three parts. Part 3 will be out soon. If you have suggestions PM me and what not. Writing these storied is pretty cathartic for me now, especially in these times.
That's about it. Remember to Fav, follow, and comment. As always, Peace Fam!