Loona the Caretaker

Mayberry Returns

It was really good for Cody to be back into a human again. Granted, being a hellhound was rather... enjoyable for him (believe it or not), Cody was just glad to be back to normal.

One thing he would miss would be his super speed. But, didn't really want to hunt anything anyway.

Playing some Smash Bros on his Nintendo Switch again, Cody was still having fun on it and never got tired of it in any way.

A knock on the door was heard and Blitzo went to answer it to see who it was. He looked happy, but he quickly turned annoyed and irritated to see the Goetia prince himself, along with his Gothic daughter. "Oh, fuck me." Blitzo rolled his eyes. "What a fucking unpleasant surprise."

Stolas didn't look insulted whatsoever and had a cute smile on his owl-like face. "Wonderful it is to see you too, Blitzy." he said.

Poor Octavia just rolled her eyes and sighed while thininkg: "Someone fucking kill me now."

"What are you guys doing here anyway?"

"We wanted to see how Cody was doing and see if he was alright." Octavia said

"Because I," he pulled out a small purple bottle with red fluid before singing out "His cure for hellhound feve-e-er."

"Oh! that's good news, but-"

"Where is our boy anyway?" Stolas interrupted him before he and Octavia set foot inside Blitzo's place. The prince set foot in a haughty, regal manner, while Octavia on the other hand: walked in normally with her hands in her jacket pockets.

Octavia was not really like Stolas so much. She was more of a normal girl in the Goetia family. She smiled to see Cody's head from the couch and was taken by surprise to see him back to normal. "Cody?" she said

Stolas was rather equally surprised. "Hi Stolas, Octavia."

"Wait, you are a human again?" Stolas asked

"Yep. I guess I was a hellhound for only a day." Cody admitted.

"Really?" said Octavia. "That is something. My father and I created a serum to turn you back to normal, but... I guess that ship has sailed."

"Yes. I have worked my tailfeathers off all day trying to make this cure." Stolas remarked, showing Cody the bottle.

"This was supposed to turn me back to normal?"

"Of course."

"Oh. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to waste your time."

"No, no, no, you most certainly did not waste my time, my dear boy. I am the one to blame. I was a little too proud of myself and got carried away."

"Plus, our butler did most of the work while my dad just added some finishing touches." Octavia noted

"Well, I did some work, sweetie." Stolas said.

"Maybe I could get Hellhound fever again someday, and... maybe I might want to have it in case it happens again." Cody said

"A wonderful idea." said Stolas with a smile. "Quick thinking."

"Oh boy." Octavia sighed.

"So Blitzy, are you still going to take me to dinner tonight?"

Blitzo made a sigh and said: "Yes, Stolas, but I don't know how I am going to pay for all the food."

"I told you, silly. I will be paying for everything. I am rich after all."

"And you want me to be your bodyguard again, right?" the imp rolled his eyes.

"If you would like to." Stolas said plainly. "But you have already seen my special powers against Striker, right?"

"True. at least I won't have to protect you for one whole day."

"Splendid! wonderful!" Stolas replied. "I will arrange our own reservation. Just the two of us tonight."

"Yeah, yeah. But no perverted bird means tonight."

"Of course. you have my word as the prince of Hell." Little did Blitzo notice that: Stolas had his right fingers crossed behind his back.

"So Cody, are you sure you're feeling alright?" asked Octavia.

"Yep. I'm just fine." the boy smiled.

"Good." Octavia smiled back. "I'm rather glad you're back to normal."

"But we should have someone watch over you for the night while I am having a fancy dinner with Blitzo, Via."

Groaning, the princess said: "Dad. I told you, i don't need a babysitter anymore."

"I know, but's it not about how old you are. It's your high status that we both share. Besides, why don't you have a little fun with Loona, or Moxxie and Millie."

"Well, I suppose I could have a little fun with them."

"Oh! and Cody. besides, why don't you play those... video games or whatever they are called in the human world."

Octavia looked at the kid and smiled again. "I will have fun being with the child. That's for sure."

"You never played games before, Octavia?" asked Cody.

"Only a few times." she admitted flatly with a smirk. "but gaming isn't my forté."

"Well, I know a good place to have fun if needed." Loona said. "Wanna go to the arcade again?"

"That sounds fun!" Cody said.

"Well, I need to pick up some more cookie dough." said Blitzo. "Wanna come with, Loony? Cody?"

"Eh, why not?" said Loona. "I got nothing better to do, besides being with Cody that is."

"And I want to wake up a little more." the kid remarked.

"Fucking A! Oh! i mean... awesome." Blitzo caught hinself from swearing in front of the kid, making Loona facepalm in irritation.

"See what i have to live with every day?" Loona said to Octavia

"Nothing compared to who I live with every damn day." said the Goetia princess.

In the store, Cody was looking around at how a little scary it can be inside this place. Alas, he didn't really hage anything to worry about. This time, Moxxie and Millie were with the group of three.

"I don't understand why you brought them with you, Blitzo."

"Because i want them to be with me, silly girl."

"We're just trying to make sure Cody doesn't get hurt, Loona. Me and Millie are his friends too." said Moxxie

"Yeah, and what's not to like about that little bundle of joy?" Millie said. Staying with Moxxie, Millie, Loona and Blitzo made him more comfortable being here.

Looking around more, he saw the many scary fruits that he had seen in this place before.

"Here's the dough." said Blitzo, "Now we just get out of-"

"Blitzo?" said a female voice

"Where? he owes me money!" Blitzo looked around and he saw a familiar face. "Oh, Mayberry." he said with a smile. "What are you doing here, sweetheart?"

"Oh just buying some food to keep myself from getting hungry." said the female demon. She looked at Cody and said: "Oh, hello. What are you doing down here in a place like this? Hell is no place for a sweet child like you."

"Well, i'm not dead." Cody admitted

"It's a rather long story, Mayberry."

"I told you, Blitzo. Call me Moira."

"Right, sorry."