Loona the Caretaker

Hell is Not So Bad

Cody was trying to get comfortable on his new bed that Loona had given him since she brought him here. Of course, it was never official if Loona adopted him or not. Nah, it was probably just a way to help him and give him shelter until he gets back on his feet. Deep down, without really admitting it, Loona was growing to like the child a good deal, and Blitz was rather the same. After watching a little bit of TV, Loona came in with an iced drink. "Here you go, buddy. Nice root beer on the house."

"Thanks Loona." said Cody with his innocent smile. "But i'm not going to become a demon here, will I?"

"Pfft. No. That will not happen to you. Besides, that only happens to bad people after they die, and you are still alive and still an innocent kid. But you'll be fine, Cody. Trust me."

"I do. I wish I can tell Tommy I'm okay, but he's probably busy with his training and firing his machine gun at bad guys."

"Heh. Maybe. But Blitz here has the book if you ever wanna come back to the human world." Loona sat next to him. "So your dad really got you into rock and metal?"

"Yeah! Those bands are awesome! I wish my friends would like them as much as I do."

"Heh. I know. Kids today, but you're not one of those kids Cody. I can tell. You ever been to a concert before?"

"Three."

"Oh? What bands?"

"Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and... Overkill." Cody said. "My dad even got me a backstage pass to meet the bands in person. They were really nice to me."

Loona looked rather surprised to hear that and remarked: "Wow. Sounds like you are one lucky boy." she gently gave him a pat on the back.

"I concur with Loona completely." said Blitz. "I mean, having seen those amazing bands? Your dad must have been something, Cody. Let me say this, sounds like your parents raised you well if you listen to those bands. That's the kind of stuff kids should listen to. Not the sh- I mean, ugly pop garbage."

"And I wish they wouldn't listen to Barney either." Cody said

"Ugh! That's even worse!" said Blitz in contempt. "I just wish I can pump up my shotgun and blast him here where he belongs! Gah! Barney, why was he even created in the first place?!"

Loona looked annoyed at his adopted parent's anger, and said: "Oh don't be such a drama king, Blitz."

"Fine, fine. At least he is not being aired anymore. So thank Satan for that! And, FYI, I am not a drama king! Stolas has that title since he always wants my body!"

Cody raised his right eyebrow and asked: "Who's Stolas?"

"He's the prince of Hell." said Loona. "He and his family are filthy, stinking rich. He's one of the company's best clients, and regulars."

"Both in hiring to kill whoever the target is, or to fuck me silly!"

"Blitz!" Loona said again.

"Sorry, Cody. I don't mean to lose my temper, but that Stolas can drive. me. CRAZY!" he took a deep breath. "But, Loona is also correct: he is one of our best clients and he pays us good money... mostly. Besides, I had to sleep with him so we can have access to the living world."

"Oh. Is he evil?"

"Well, I wouldn't say evil. But come on, we're in Hell." said Loona. "What can you expect."

"True. As long as you guys don't try to eat me or gouge my eyes out, put them back, and gouge them again. Or even stick a hot stick up my butt." Cody admitted. What he said made Loona spit out her juice.