Loona the Caretaker

Conflicts, Conflicts, Conflicts!

Cody was absolutely stunned about seeing that his own best friend was the son of his now most hated enemy. Does that mean he and Tylers' friendship is permanently over? Does it mean Tyler is helping his thumper of a father against his possibly now former-best friend? All of this thinking was making his head hurt. Was there anyone on Earth he can trust anymore?

No. No. he had known Tyler for a long time and he knew that he would never try to hurt or betray Cody like this.

Knowing each other since kindergarten, Cody and Tyler were like brothers. Like an inseparable pair of boys who would always stand up together against the whole evil world. Before coming back down here to Hell, Cody remembered the look of worry and remorse on Tyler's face. Yet again, he was shocked at the fact that his best friend was adopted by a demon. Would he listen to his pompous, pious, pretentious preacher of a father? Or would he at least listen to Cody and understand that Hell is (mostly) incorrect about what Christians, Jews, Islams, or other religions say about it? Perhaps Loona and the gang can kill Belmont and his friends or followers, since the demons are far more powerful than humans. Cody was starting to imagine Loona ripping off Belmont's arms off without ease since Hellhounds have brute strength that would make Dwayne Johnson, or Hulk Hogan be put to shame.

Looking out the window and listening to the usual ambience (with the usual cars honking or usual random bickering outside of the apartment complex, it seemed pretty normal down here in Hell. Taking in another deep breath, Cody wondered if he should do some more Yoga with Loona and Tilla.

Coming in his room, Loona gently patted the kid's shoulder. "Kiddo?"

"Yeah?" asked the kid.

"You ok?"

"I can't believe that Mr. Belmont is Tyler's dad." Cody looked at her. "Of all people? Why couldn't his dad have been a professional football player, or a wrestler, or an MMA fighter? But it sounded like he is unhappy with his dad being like that."

"I guess he isn't your friend anymore."

"Why not?"

"Because his self-righteous dad is corrupting him against you." Loona pointed. "I mean, those kind of people will do anything to 'spread the word of God', whether people want to believe in him or not. Those people won't rest until everyone in the world is converted."

"I know. I wish you would at least make him leave me alone. Scaring him didn't work."

"Heh, he is scared alright." Loona chuckled. "But he is demented and completely misguided about you."

Cody let out a sigh. "True, he doesn't know how to make friends. But i need to help Tyler, and save him from his dad."

"wait a minute, wait a minute," said Loona. "I know he is your best friends, but; demon code prohibits us from interfering with human affairs like that."

"But you saved me from the fire when my mom and dad died." Cody pointed. "Doesn't that count as meddling?"

"Right..." Loona said. "But I couldn't leave you to die in there. I heard you crying for help and I needed to save you." she took a breath. "Normally, I would just leave some poor sap to die, but... you're a kid, and... you reminded me of myself when I had no parents and... when Blitzo adopted me." she sounded a little bitter about the last part she said. "But it doesn't mean I am grateful for him taking me here in the first place."

"He cares about you, Loona."

"I know." Loona had her eyes closed. "But I would still love to met my own parents, wherever they are."

"Look, maybe... maybe you can find them one day." said Cody. "They might be happy to see you."

"Heh. Maybe I could do that, but... for now, you're all the family I need." she hugged him close to her, making the boy touched to be given affection like this. Nothing was better than being embraced by his foster sister. "If it makes you happy, we can take a look at what Belmont is even planning and see what is going on."