Far above in the towering structure that overlooked all of the Lust Ring was the penthouse of none other than the lord of the very embodiment of the sin itself, Asmodeus. Being the Sin that oversees the passion that brings the very best from all bodily pleasures and the unions between lovers of any gender and all chosen equities Asmodeus had plenty to oversee that at times would overwhelm the great lord of the Lust Ring.
However, he had a partner to help him organize the schedules that would have consumed Asmodeus on a daily basis. For Thousands of years the Sin had ruled well over his domain. Well enough for any standard of Hell but it always consumed him day in and day out. Nearly never having a moments rest or peace of mind. His passions were all but dwindled until he met the cutest imp alive that changed him for the better. Inspired him to grow to new heights and his passions reignited stronger than ever, Fizzarolli.
The Imp who had all but lost everything over fifteen years ago in a horrible fire that burned out his horns. Severely burning his arms and legs to where the doctors had to amputate them to avoid letting the infection spread to the rest of his body. Asmodeus had taken great pity on the poor imp giving him new mechanical arms and legs that could stretch out far and allow him more elasticity and the ability to stretch and leap all over at great speed. It didn't take long for them to come together with, Fizz's ideas and advice helping the lord settle business and productions of his products easier to maintain but the two started out in a secret relationship.
Though the secret was poorly kept the two had acted like nothing more than being professional and anything between them was strictly just to appease each other and it was nothing more than that until the fateful day when the other great sin of the Greed ring, Mammon whom Fizzarolli worked for as his best clown and marketing figure and having made the crippled him believe in nothing more than perfection that had to above and beyond what he was capable of doing to the bring it was destroying him mentally and with a confidence boost and inspiration by two of those closest to Fizz he broke free from his cruel master's hardened influence and quit his role and more than that he and, Asmodeus had proclaimed their love and the true relationship they had to the public to not only to prove they no longer had nothing to hide but to show to all around never be afraid to stand up for what you love.
Since that very day Fizzarolli became something else still working with his partner both business and personal as each were more than happy to be out now as a true couple the imp became an advocate. To help those who have been through terrible trauma's like he did. The Pain and suffering of horrendous accidents. How others above them had exploited and abused them and to learn to move on past all the horrible atrocities they endured. But despite forsaking being a clown for a nasty boss, Fizzarolli continued being the true fun-loving self he always was. Putting on shows for others and making them cheer and laugh without all the added pressure coming from someone who only would abuse them and put too much pressure on them.
Asmodeus was very proud of his partner creating a program to help others deal with the same issues he went through and though sometimes a bad memory would come up he would be there to squeeze him until his little bones would crack letting him know the one who loves him is there for him and he will never lose him. It was all that Fizz ever needed to be cheered up and carry on with his newfound purpose and way of life with the best person who ever came into his life after a tragedy in his youth.
Today was a good day for the two of them. Business had been going so well that for now they were needed in the factory below and most of business settlements taken care of recently and with being informed by, King Lucifer himself over a developing situation concerning a child belonging to, Stolas who happened to be mortal instead of a Goetia to each of their great surprise but more than that the boy was in great need to control his emotional state and needed to develop the skills needed to contain an entity he possessed within.
It was a great concern for the two. A Mortal in hell? A Child no less! Quite the secret! Even for when they were trying to keep their own relationship a secret to begin with. Stolas had certainly topped what they were trying to do all those years ago. But all the same it was good of the King to give them a call. He had given great praise to the two for not only standing up for themselves and proclaiming their true independence and chosen relationship with no secret anymore, but he marveled the crippled imps therapeutic ways of helping others to learn skills to assist in living and coping. He was perfect to be the teacher for the little, Lucius that would soon be gracing their presence with him later in the day.
But with most of their schedule taken care of the two of them decided to take a nice nap. Not too often they get to have the chance to cuddle together and fall asleep in each other's arms when it wasn't time for bed. If anything, they would take any chance to have a moment with each other. Be it quicky's or a foreplay of some sort or simply just be in the arms of the other. It was all they could want, and it was the best they were living only until the blasted alarm on the on-the-clock on the wall cawed having been set for the middle of the day to prepare for the arrival of their special guest.
Fizzarolli woke up first but seen his lover beneath him having laid on top of him as he usually would saw he was still sleeping. There was only one way to wake him up. Stretching out his arms and legs over him he grabbed a blowhorn from under the bed. "Rise and Shine Ozzy!" He playfully shouted before blowing the air horn and the Sin woke up with startle putting his large pillows over his ears.
"Must you do this every time?" Groaned Asmodeus.
"What can I say? There just too much fun!" Chuckled Fizzarolli in a croaky voice. One of the many injuries he endured in the terrible accident that happened so long ago. Like so many things he learned to cope with it.
Asmodeus only smiled grabbing his lover and pulled him back down on him and hugged him close following with a nuzzle and kiss before getting up. The Two were still dressed and got up from the bed. "Now then. About our guest that's coming?" Asmodeus inquired.
Fizzarolli grabbed a list off a table nearby and put a pair of 3d glasses to look over the list better. "Well according to the information given by his majesty the mortal is named, Lucius! Adopted son of Prince Stolas. Among a complicated history the kid's been well behaved. He is respectful. Hasn't caused any trouble through personal self and he's already met some of hells biggest celebs and big wigs. Other than that, quite the average kid. Raw and undiscovered talent which there was an incident in, King Lucifers home which led to an problem. All the reason he called us and wanted me to help teach the kid some new skills. It will help him grow and be at ease and more focused."
Asmodeus chuckled looking at his little lover putting his big hand around him coming up from behind and playfully twisted his tail. "And I can't think of anyone more capable at doing than you, darling!" Snickered Asmodeus lovingly pulling tail making it snap back getting the imp to giggle and he leapt up into the arms of the Sin lord and they kissed and laughed. They adored each other more than any of them could ever express. They both changed each other's lives for the better. They had their challenges in the past and many in the future to face but knowing they had each other through thick and thin there was no longer anything that could come between them. Be it propaganda. Lesser overlords attempting to seize power and assets or simply on trying to make the other feel as if they were never enough.
The Two laughed and twirled in their grand bedroom as they headed for the kitchen to make themselves a quick lunch. Other than the coming of Prince Stolas and the mortal child of his, Asmodeus had the rest of the day booked. He had a few meetings to attend. One would be very pleasant as he knew of his top succubus. Verosika Mayday! She was to report to him later on to talk about her recent concert. He had high praise for her. Though there was one particular meeting he would not looking forward to. An Overlord that has nearly reached as high a devotion as himself. However, his methods are far crueler. His ways wicked and conniving. Taking the very name of the sin itself and desecrating it in the name of power and privilege. He did even want to think of that name.
"Anyway, babe you have a…date tonight?" Teased Asmodeus eating a sandwich he made and one for his little, Fizz next to him twiddling his jester cap letting the hanging bells on both sides jingle.
Fizz only laugh stuffing half the sandwich into his mouth. "A Friends date, Ozzie!" Corrected the jester. "Me and Blitz are going out to town. Catch up on old times."
Asmodeus looked at him with concern. "Look babe. He's proven to me he's capable of looking out for you and I trust him. But are you sure I can't provide a few more guards?"
"Don't worry big daddy! If I know Blitz, which I do he won't let anything happen to me. He proved it twice now." Assured Fizzarolli.
Asmodeus smiled. It was true Blitz was once a very spited imp. Fizz's ex-best friend and turned life long enemy but now they were good friends again. It made the Lord of Lust quite happy to see his partner in all ways so happy. If Fizz is happy then so is he as they ate their lunch there was a ring coming from, Fizz's pocket.
Fizz pulled out his cell phone and answered it. "Yellow?" He croaked following a ribbit making, Asmodeus giggle. Fizz was his little frog, and he enjoyed reminding him every second of the day.
"Mr. Fizzarolli your guests have arrived. They will be up in a couple of minutes." One of the Secretaries informed making Fizz take too big of a bite on his sandwich and chocked dropping his phone.
Racing to the rescue Asmodeus raised his and came down on Fizz's back hitting him hard enough to spit out the sandwich that was caught in his throat.
"You alright, froggy?" He asked kneeling down taking his hand and rubbed Fizz's back as he coughed and swallowed what little remained in his throat.
"OZZY THEIR HERE EARLY!" Cried Fizzarolli looking around in panic. Their kitchen, not to mention the office and the bedroom and all the other parts of their penthouse wasn't entirely clear of all the toys and the statues that were for bodily pleasure and showcasing desirable positions to be in.
"WHAT?!" Gasped Asmodeus slapping the front of his face. How could he forget who was coming! Stolas is always the one who shows up to anything early if not on time at the latest. He was a courteous prince. A Valued trait by hells standards but right now this was bad. Certainly, he would have his boy's eyes covered as his servants in very appropriate attire given to how, Stola's boy was far from of the age where the general idea of certain things would be appealing but for now anything of the said topic should be avoided and their penthouse was far from being a place a child should come into.
"BY THE RINGS! GO FROGGY GRAB AS MUCH AS YOU CAN AND PUT IN THE CLOSET AND ANYTHING YOU CAN COVER IT UP FAST!" Cried Asmodeus and Fizz nodded and stormed off. His arms and legs were stretching all over the entire penthouse. As ordered by his partner Fizz worked as fast as he possibly could stretching out grabbing every piece of material or architecture that he could lift and pull easily and was stuffing it all into their closet in the bedroom. It was a good thing it was so big and filled mostly with outfits and a few boxes with selective toys in them only meant for when any of them were feeling a great desire.
Asmodeus hurried to his office to clean up anything that a boy should not be seeing too. Thankfully he never kept too much in it and what he did have it fit in his file cabinets on his desk. The Nearby fireplace billowed a blue flame, and he gulped down the entire snack bowl that was filled with candy resembling parts of a body that was only meant to entice someone to snack on something just as sweet as the chosen person. To make it more appropriate he filled it up with miniature candies far more fitting for a mortal child to have and it would be a lot more fitting for the child.
He could hear Fizzarolli continue to zip around the rooms nearby. His little Froggy was always quick on his feet in all occasions. The Inventions he invested in were very well spent. The New upgrades he installed on them allowed him to stretch out further than before. They had many new additional features along with being water proof and flame retardant up to certain degree's.
The Looked at his watch and saw it was an hour before the time that was meant for Stola's to arrive. There must have been a reason why came a lot more early than he would. He recalled King Lucifer on the phone telling him he to reprimand Stolas for a great many things he did by bringing a mortal child to Hell. Stolas was far beyond a bad person. But a mistake or a few have to be answered for he could only hope that if he was punished it was light his favorite prince deserved that much.
Knowing what awaited behind the big doors it was best not to keep them waiting and headed over. As expected when he opened up the entry to his office there was, Stolas and a small mortal boy sitting next to him. What a delight to see. It had been an age since he seen a child let alone a mortal one.
"Stolas!" He greeted warmly. "Hey there, birdy babe!"
Stolas rose from the couch he sat on looking rather ruffled in his feathers holding his child's hand. He suffered the biggest reprimand since his divorce with, Stella. How his father talked down on him along with, Stella and her brother and even some other Goetia who found the divorce a disgrace to their sacred namesake. If anything, he knew he had that coming. It was to be expected. He knew he was violating many laws and taking very serious risks. It was not his child's fault. Far from it. Even he didn't consider that the power within him was far more serious than imagined. He should have told the truth, but he kept it and now he made a complete fool of himself in front of the King of hell of all people. But given the circumstance his child was in one more in need and Lucifer, despite his anger over the ordeal, was accepting of Stola's continuation to be the father to the child but from that point out he will keep the King informed of all activities. His child's well-being will be kept in check and further study on entity within him will be a priority among all else. This was a matter most serious and after telling him that he will have his child in training with, Fizzarolli, Prince Stolas had absolutely no say in it. King Lucifer made his decree, and Stolas could count his fortunes that all he got was a very heavy reprimand.
"Sire." Stolas bowed to him and Lucius bowed to the lord of the ring. Though he did wonder why did he have to wear a tied cloth over his face the moment they came into the ring and all the way through the factory below and only until they reached the couch in the tower after they got off the elevator did, Stolas finally take it off. Lucius did not wish to complain though he wondered why, Stolas looked rather sad, but he told him about where he was taking him for lessons and that's all he knew.
Asmodeus turned his look to the boy. "Well, hello there, little babe. Come here. Let me get better look at you!" Babbled Asmodeus in babylike voice. Lucius was nervous but he approached the enflamed rooster like being. He remembered him from the party at King Belial's. He didn't know how to feel about him as his size and look made him very nervous.
"Yes, your lordship?" Nervously, said Lucius but the Lord smiled warmly and petted the boys head.
"Aww your cute. Fret not, little one. Your safe here and we have been expecting you. Haven't we, Fizzy?" Asked Asmodeus and, Fizzarolli finally finished cleaning up the entire penthouse wiping some sweat off his brow.
"Yeah…hey kid! Good to meet you! Fizzarolli's the name and teaching is the game!" Cackled the jester cartwheeling around the boy showing off his playful self. A Small smile came on the boys lips, and they all were happy with, Stolas approaching, and the doors were shut behind him.
"I have to go handle some preparations. Are you sure you can look after him without exposing him to…" Stolas asked but was silenced by a gentle hand by Asmodeus on his shoulder. "Not to worry birdy babe. We will be just fine. I promise."
"We promise!" Grinned Fizz grabbing the boy turning him around to face his father figure and made a smile with his fingers on the boys mouth. Lucius giggled as these two certainly seem quite nice. He gave Stolas a happy look assuring the Prince but then the door behind them opened back up showing an incubus trying to squeeze inside with a box in his hands.
"Hey boss I got the latest of Dil…AHH!" Fizzarolli didn't let the incubus finish that sentence and shut the door knocking the incubus back out with the box and, Stolas glared at the two.
"Really now? After you just promised!" Spat the Prince but Asmodeus only put up his hands in defense.
"A Minor inconvenience. I assure you. This won't happen again. Now get along now we all have something to attend now. Don't we?" Said Asmodeus and, Stolas nodded kneeling down to the boy.
"I will be back a couple of hours. Be good now, Lucius and do as they tell you." The Prince said and the boy nodded.
"I will." Nodded Lucius and both of them shared a quick hug before Stolas took his leave. Fizz then picked up the boy and put him on his left shoulder.
"I know exactly what we should do to begin. You know how to swim, kid?" He asked and the boy shook his head. He never been in anything deeper than a bathtub in his life.
Fizzarolli took the boy to the other side of the grand penthouse where there was a decent sized pool. Though that pool was strictly for only him and his partner it was the only place anywhere else other than the penthouse that did not do anything that would imply something that boy was far too young to know about.
Thankfully Fizz still had a few of his clothes from his youth with a pair of trunks that fit the boys size. Red and blue suited him and he too had a pair trunks on. Normally it would be something a lot smaller but for his new pupil he would not imply anything that wasn't supposed to be on his mind.
Fizz showed the boy many practice strokes and kicks in the pool and helped him into it. Lucius did the forms as he was supposed to while being held but the moment Fizz let go of him he went into a state of panic the moment he moved far from the shallow in. Fizz would stretch and bring him back. He was scared, which was understandable. To move from a place of safety to one that had risk was frightful but soon enough it became apparent that it wasn't just fear that was troubling him it was something else.
"Aw kid. Come let's take a break." Fizz swam to the side letting the hat drip around having kept it on through the lessons and helped the boy on the pools side. "Talk with me kid. What's wrong?"
Lucius put his hands over his wet face and sniffed. "I can't do it! I keep messing up! I get so scared! I'm trying but the moment I leave I don't know how to keep going the moment I realize I can't feel the bottom or your hands!"
Fizz turned his head down to him and smiled warmly. "Hey. Its alright, kid. It takes time and practice. You don't think going to the deep end was scary for me? Your wrong. In fact, with so much I have done would make any person soil themselves." He chuckled thinking back at the terrific feats he did when he was whole. "In fact, I was so afraid about everything around me I didn't think I would ever get anywhere. To tell you the truth everything is still frightening to me."
"Really? You're not joking?" Asked the boy surprised.
"I am a jester, kid. A Joker at times but this I would never joke about at all. I was scared I could never be enough. Frightened I could never outdo what I was supposed to get where I believed I had to. It took me a lot of practice. But more than that I had to gain courage to not only face the fears but to conquer them too." Explained Fizzarolli. "With all I been through I know there was one good reason I made it through it all."
"What was it, Fizzarolli?" Lucius inquired.
"I had those around me during the times when I was most scared. Each person I knew then and now gave me insight at what I was not seeing at first. They inspired me, kid. Made me believe in better things and that facing my own fears and self-doubts made me stronger than ever. Believe me when I say you are just like that too. From what I was told you were taken by Stolas. He came for you when you in need of someone the most. Asmodeus took me when I was at my lowest. He gave me a lot that not only helped me through my traumas but allowed me to rise above them." Fizzarolli explained putting a hand around the boy holding his shoulder. "You have someone who is looking out for you and many others too. You can be so much more and that's by practicing not for perfection but to give you the chance to be more than what you think. So how about it? Shall we get back in and you beat to the other side of the pool?"
Lucius looked at the pool with renowned confidence before looking at Fizz with a smile. "Your on!"
"In ya go!" Fizz picked him up and tossed him into the pool and hopped back in. Lucius rose up to the surface spitting out the water and laughed as the two began to splash each other taking a few minutes to have some fun before the lessons would begin again and soon a race to be had.
While Fizz carried on with Lucius at the pool Asmodeus was in his office talking with his number one succubus Verosika Mayday. She had arrived on schedule and the two for a little shared a fun tale or two from a time most glorious or amusing to them while Asmodeus wished to comment on her recent concert.
"I applaud, my dear!" Asmodeus beamed clapping his two hands together giving his favorite singer a happy smile. "Most wonderful performance at the Palace of, Prince Stolas. You certainly never fail to impress with your extraordinary talent! You continue to shine as the star you are. You never disappoint and you surprise me each time you take the stage no matter where it is!"
Verosika brushed some of her hair out of her face blushing over her lords comments. She could get all the comments from those that attend her concerts but that was to be expected at times but a comment from someone like her high lord of the very ring she is from that was praise that was not given out so easily.
"Thank you, my lord. I am happy to know your praise is given." She bowed graciously to him and Asmodeus nodded.
"Yes, now then. Where do you expect your next concert to be in the mortal realm hmm?" He asked.
"I recently did a bit at a spring break party. I think I may hit states. It is wintertime and I think there will be plenty that so cold will be dying to be warmed up in more ways than just to beat chill." Implied the succubus and her lord giggled as he knew all too well what she meant.
"Very well, my sweet. Do take care when you go up there. They maybe mortals but they can still be troublesome when ones guard is down." Warned the Lord.
"Do I look to be one in a cradle? I can handle myself!" Verosika replied sharply with her hands on her hips striking a hard pose making the Lord of lust laugh. He gave her the due credit. She not only was beautiful one the most delicious succubus that has ever come from the ring in centuries, but she could certainly handle herself that much was all too clear but then he looked down on the list he had earlier with, Fizz and sighed.
Verosika took notice. "My lord is something wrong?"
"Perhaps. Unfortunately, I have to go to a conference soon that is hosted by Valentino." Replied the Lord gloomily.
Verosika groaned in disgust. Everyone in the Lust ring knows about Valentino. Such a discerptible being! Lowly moth man part of a group that holds great influence and power across the city. Holding a multitude of standing among the overlords in Pentagram City it's a question whether or not they will take over or someone will bring them down as they are despised by so many yet with such a domineering presence it even gave many overlords a fraction of fear to stay clear of their business.
"Oh no." Grumbled Verosika.
"Oh, yes. Not looking forward to it either, my dear." Replied Asmodeus. "You may leave. Do have a good time up there. I have to leave soon."
"Of course. Farewell, my lord." Verosika activated her crystal and opened up a portal to the mortal realm and stepped in disappearing from the office and, Asmodeus stood up going to the elevator he had to head to the conference to get it over with. But as he heard laughing coming from down the hall and getting closer he could tell his little Fizzy had taught, Stola's boy a good deal and they had fun doing it. Sad that he has to leave without saying goodbye, but duty calls even if that means he has to see someone he utterly despised. The Moth was far too much even for him. He gave those in the Lust ring a bad name.
Having raced across the pool to his hearts content Lucius may not have won a single race but he swam like a fish and did freak or panic when he went into the deep end and faced one fear and got over it thanks to the words of, Fizzarolli giving him both confidence and inspiration.
They had both dried off and got their clothes back on and went to the elevator when they realized it was just around the time for, Stolas to come back and pick him up.
"Thank you so much, Fizzarolli. I had fun! And now I can swim thanks to you!" Smiled the both and, Fizz grinned at him holding close giving him a playful noogie.
"Hey! Anytime kid! Once you come again we'll do more things." Smiled the Jester. Lucius was the very first mortal he ever met. Say what anyone could think of mortals. Its most likely true but for, Lucius certainly a great change of pace than what he was used to seeing but it warmed his heart that he was helping a kid through a tough time. It's the least he could do. But as they reached the elevator it dinged and exiting out of it was, Blitz and Stolas.
"Hey Fizz!" Greeted Blitz.
"Hey Blitz!" Grinned the Jester there was a time when he hated to see the one he despised but since they both made up for the great misunderstanding that separated them long ago they were trying to rekindle that lost friendship.
"Ready to tear town apart?" Fizz asked with a glee.
Blitz shot Stolas a nasty look. "Yeah…otherwise I will tearing this bird apart for what he made me do!"
"Come now, Blitzy it wasn't that terrible!" Retorted Stolas with a smile but, Lucius came up to him and he took the boys hand.
"How was he?" Stolas asked looking at Fizzarolli.
"He was good company, and I don't think you will have to worry about him drowning anymore." Laughed the jester. Stolas smiled and nodded and gave the boy a pleased look. Bowing to the two he took his son into the elevator and presented the cloth to him again. Lucius sighed not understanding why he had to do this, but he tied it across his eyes.
"Are we going home now?" The Boy asked.
"No. I have reserved a place for us at a very exclusive restaurant in the Gluttony Ring. I think you deserve a reward for behaving and taking your lessons, my dearest Lucius. And with that gurgling stomach I think you worked up an appetite." Giggled the Prince using his fingers to tickle the boys belly though his shirt making him laugh. He had to admit he was rather hungry and wondered what this restaurant was going to be like? Hopefully when they leave this place he could at least see where they were really going this time without that blasted cloth over his eyes.