Zakk was playing another killer solo on his signature Bullseye Les Paul and Dario was joining in with him since he is the rhythm guitarist for Black Label Society after all. The tone of the guitar playing was harmonious and soothing to the ears, despite how loud it was. After they finished playing, they were met with another round of applause from the small group in front of them. "That was amazing." said Cody. "I didn't know you guys share playing solos."
"Just started too a few years ago." said Dario. "And, since you guys are cool, we want to present to you all with these." He and Zakk gave them all concert tickets and VIP passes to hang out with the band before the concert would go on.
Everyone looked quite amazed and flattered by this act of generosity by this kind metal band.
"Really?" said Loona.
"Fuck yeah." said Zakk. "You guys are all invited to a free concert from us and spend more time with us."
This day just kept getting better for Cody and his friends. "Zakk," said Tex, "Will you and the guys ever cease to be awesome?"
"Never." said John.
"We are all Black Label Brothers in Arms from now on." said Jeff.
"Thank you all so much." said Cody, looking at the ticket.
"Don't mention it, Cody." said Zakk, gently ruffing the kid's head.
"Is it the city near here?"
"Uh-huh. Hope to see you in three days." said Dario.
"Don't mind if we do." said Moxxie.
"Oh this is going to be a fucking blast!" Blitzo said.
"Well, sorry to cut this short you guys, but we gotta run to our destination." said Zakk. "It was nice meetin you all. Stay strong and kep it badass at all times." Before they left, The band members gave everyone a Black Label shirt as a souvenir and final act of kindness before departing. Yes, this was one of the best days of Cody's life, right next to being adopted by Loona.
In school, Cody didn't really feel safe anymore, and schools are supposed to be one of the safest places for children (As long as no shootings occur of course). But since Mr. Belmont still thinks that Cody is the Antichrist, the kid's feeling of solace was already fully gone thanks to that dilusional and arrogant preacher Belmont. If word got out about this and if everyone found out about him being the supposed Antichrist (Which he is not the Antichrist), then everyone he had ever loved and cared about on Earth might turn against him like he was the most hated and most despicable war criminal.
He had made so many friends here growing up, and he didn't want to lose all of his closest friends, family, and acquaintances just from one preacher spreading out his radical belief against him. Would he have to escape Earth if his own town found out that he lives in Hell now? Would he have to stay in Hell forever as a safety measure? On the upside, Loona, Moxxie, Millie, Blitzo, Vortex, and the rest of his demon friends to help back him up and protect him from any danger if something cataclystic like that would ever happen.
Miss Stacey was giving out a lecture to her class about volcanoes while Cody was thinking deep about this scenario. Little did the kid know that in one of the school bushes, Agent One and Two were spying on him from the distance through the class window, checking to see if he would do anything related to any Antichrist things while staring at the room with their binoculars and wearing tree hats on their heads like soldiers in camoflauge. "No suspicious activity from the kid." said Agent Two. "Looks like any other normal day in a classroom."
"Maybe." said Agent One. "But looks can be deceiving."
"So true," the female agent agreed.
"It can only be a matter of time before he does something like set the whole classroom, or even the whole school ablaze with his demonic powers." Agent One explained. "We have to be diligent and cautious at all times."
"Right." they both looked through their binoculors into the classroom through the window again, and Cody thought he saw one of the those bushes move like a ghost was controlling it, or it had a mind of its own. The two agents made a startled yelp and hid their faces in the bush, revealing only their tree hats. The kid decided that it was nothing and shrugged it off.
"Cody?" said Miss Stacey, noticing how the kid is a little distracted. "Are you alright? You look a little distracted."
"What? Sorry, Miss Stacey." Cody looked at her. "I guess i did get a little distracted. I was thinking about how awful it must have been for the people of Pompeii when Vesuvius erupted and destroyed the city." the kid lied.
"Ah. Yes. It was a horrible event for Pompeii and the neighboring ancient cities when Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD." Stacey smiled. "The eruption that day killed thousands, and probably up to sixteen-thousand people. Lots of victims have been turned into stone from the volcanic ash. There was even a skeleton that decayed under the volcanic ash called the ring lady when archaeologists discovered the city." she pulled out some pictures of the stone victims of Pompeii from the aftermath of the disaster that occurred that day. The kids looked surprised and shocked by the effects of being turned into stone.
It almost looked like Medusa had started a rampage across the ancient Roman city. Bruce was the only one that looked indifferent for... obvious reasons.
"But Cody, can you please pay attention? This is really important, honey."
"OK. Sorry. I'll pay attention."
"Excellent!" the teacher said in her happy demeanor before continuing her lecture.
The two agents popped their heads from the bush again to continue spying on the kid without him noticing.
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Loona the Caretaker
General FictionOn Immediate Murder Professionals, Loona the Hellhound takes in a poor boy named Cody, who lost his parents during a tragic house-fire and Loona suddenly grows to care for the boy. PS, I don't know why there is no Helluva Boss in the cartoon categor...