Chapter Text
Maggie sat in the office while Blitzø, Moxxie and Millie were on a job. She decided to sit this one out. It wasn't anything new or different. She and Loona played on their phones for a bit. Maggie could see some art of Angel Dust. Wanting to get him off her mind, she quickly scrolled past it. She could see Loona opening the portal, and Millie stepped through. Suddenly she could hear Blitzø shouting in a panic.
"LOONA! CLOSE IT!" he shouted with no euphemisms, innuendos or swears.
That meant this was serious.
"Wait, no!" Millie reached for Moxxie before the portal closed.
"Moxxie?!" Maggie cried out reaching too.
Millie began to punch the wall where the portal was. Maggie fought tears, but she approached Millie.
"sh*t! sh*t! sh*t! sh*t!" Millie lamented as she fell to her knees and cried.
"You, uh…You okay, there?" Loona tried to comfort.
Maggie fought her own tears, "I…I'm sure they're okay. It's…it's Blitzø and Moxxie. Th-they won't go down without a fight."
I don't know what made Blitzø shout for Loona to close the portal. Whatever it was, it was serious. I didn't want to think Moxxie and Blitzø were in danger…but I can't shake this feeling. I can't lose Moxxie. No way…I already lost…
"What are you doing sittin' there?! The boys are in trouble!" Millie shouted, and she stood up determined, "Open it again!"
Loona shook her head firmly, "Blitzø was using a total of zero euphemisms, innuendos or swears. That means it was serious, which means I don't open it until—"
She was cut off by Millie grabbing her shirt and yanking her down to her level, "OPEN THE f*ckING PORTAL NOW!"
Loona proceeded to open the portal, but Millie stopped Maggie.
"Sweetie, this could be dangerous. I want you to stay here. We'll be back," she said.
"But-" Maggie argued, but she was cut off.
Millie shook her head, "You're not trained in combat, and I ain't lettin' anythin' happen to you too. Stay here, and don't worry. We'll bring em home."
Maggie reluctantly agreed, and she nodded her head. She watched as Loona transformed into her human disguise, and they left. Maggie began pacing.
sh*t, sh*t, sh*t, sh*t. How did this even happen? Were we not careful enough? How long have we been watched? What did they want with us? My head is spinning now. If anything happens to Moxxie, I'll freak the f*ck out. I already lost my only friend before all this. I can't bear the thought of losing Moxxie too.
Maggie paced for what felt like hours. They still weren't back. Were the girls captured too? Loona had the grimoire, so Maggie couldn't just open a portal herself. Maggie then stopped, and she looked at Blitzø's desk. Stolas' number was on a sticky note next to the phone.
I mean…this is an emergency, right? I can't get ahold of anyone else. Maybe the prince has a way to help?
Maggie slowly dialed the number, and she listened. After a couple rings, she heard it.
"Why hel—" Stolas began in a very seductive tone, but Maggie cut him off.
"B-before you say anything, your highness, it's not Blitzø," Maggie said quickly and nervously.
"Oh," Stolas sounded slightly disappointed, "then who am I speaking with?"
Maggie bit her lip, "This is his secretary."
"Oh, Maggie, right?"
"You know my name?" Maggie questioned.
"Oh, yes, Blitzy mentions the names of his employees sometimes, and I have a good memory," Stolas said proudly, "May I ask why you're calling?"
"Um…" Maggie bit her lip again, "I think Blitzø and the rest of them are in trouble—"
No sooner had Maggie finished uttering the word trouble, a gust of black and red wind flew past her. The wind cleared as Stolas took form before her. Maggie stared at Stolas as she hung up the phone.
"Where is he?" Stolas asked in anger, "Where is my Blitzy?"
"I think he and Moxxie were captured by the human government, sir," Maggie said nervously.
Stolas pinched the bridge of his beak, "Ugh, of course he was."
"I can't even open the portal to check on them. Millie and Loona went to try to rescue them, but they haven't come back, and I'm so worried."
Stolas could see the little imp start to cry a little bit. He didn't blame her. This company was like her family after all. She almost reminded him of Octavia when she'd cry about something. Stolas' face softened as he bent down to Maggie's level…well…about as good as he could. He put his hand on her shoulder.
"There, there, my dear," he consoled, "I'm sure they're okay. Luckily for you, I have a way we can check up on them without having to put you in harms way as I'm sure that is why you were left behind."
"Really?" Maggie asked, "You can do that?"
Stolas got a little red in the face, "Please, don't tell Blitzy, but I like to keep an eye on him from time to time."
Maggie nodded, wiping her tears, "Your secret is safe with me, your highness."
"You can call me Stolas, my dear. There's no need to be so formal," Stolas said softly, "That is if you'd like to."
Maggie sniffled, "I don't know. Maybe."
Stolas let out a little hoot of a giggle which Maggie found adorable, "Well, now, let's check up on our friends, shall we?"
Maggie nodded, and Stolas conjured up a bubble. The bubble displayed the gang fighting the government agents. Luckily, the imps and Loona were kicking ass.
"Oh my," Stolas said as Blitzø gave some water to Millie, "I believe they are doing just fine. We just have to wait for them to run out of humans to kill."
Or weapons to use…
Maggie made some popcorn as she and Stolas watched the rest of the fight. However, Maggie's fear was realized when she saw Blitzø launch his final weapon. She watched as the lights were dimmed, flashing red. Many different kinds of security doors sealed them in. There was only one hope.
"Quick! The book!" Moxxie yelled to Loona.
"Shhhit! I can't…I can't read the spell in this light!" Loona panicked, "I can't see dick!"
Maggie watched as the imps began to worry. Stolas stepped forward.
"Well, now, it seems our friends need a little help. Don't worry, dear, and enjoy the show," Stolas said as he disappeared, but his voice echoed in sing song, "Be careful, though, my dear. The first three rows are a splaaaaaaash zone."
"What do you mean—" Maggie cut herself off, and she looked at the bubble, "Show?"
What show? I could see as Stolas went all horror movie mode on the humans. I don't think I ever saw Stolas like that. I could see Blitzø staring in awe at him. The two remaining humans shook as Stolas took his regular form, and he approached Blitzø.
"Stolas? Wha-…A- Wh-" Blitzø stuttered, unable to find words, "How did you know that we needed help?"
"I have my ways, darling," Stolas said, "Are you alright?"
Blitzø rolled his eyes, "Ugh, I'm fine, Stolas."
"Mm. Good," Stolas said softly, caressing his head, but he then pulled his head forward roughly, "How the f*ck…did you get caught by humans?! Are you little creatures not being careful up here?!"
Maggie was just relieved they were safe. She tuned out most of the rest of the conversation until Stolas called the agents kooks.
"Kooks," Stolas giggled adorably, "such a silly word."
Maggie couldn't help but giggle. Before today, she'd never really seen much of Stolas being a goofball like this. She hadn't really seen him much at all other than Loo Loo Land and the Havest Moon Festival. However, she was focused on other things both occasions. Maggie ran up to Moxxie, and they hugged each other.
"I was so worried," Maggie cried, "I can't lose my only family!"
Moxxie hugged her, "It's okay, Mags. I'm fine. Really."
Maggie just hugged Moxxie, and Millie hugged both of them. The trio ignored Blitzø and Stolas making out, and they headed back to their apartment. Moxxie could see Maggie had been crying, and he wrapped an arm around her.
"You okay, Mags?" Moxxie asked.
"I…thought I was going to lose you…all of you," Maggie grabbed her skirt, "You're the only family I've got."
Moxxie took her hand, "I'm not going anywhere, sis. The universe is gonna have to try harder than that to tear us apart."
Moxxie began to sing her lullaby from when they were implings:
Look at you, so small
But look at me, I'm small too
We may be little specs in this big world
But we can make a difference
Think you're insignificant
But that couldn't be more untrue
United together
A couple weirdos
That's us
Together we'll conquer
All our foes
Maggie joined in:
Cuz you and I
Are a pair of shy
Little freaks
Me and you
Are set of two
Little freaks
I get you and you get me
Who cares if the rest of the world misunderstands
We don't have to meet anyone's demands
I promise I'll stand by you
Even if it's the universe against us two
Shy little freaks
Maggie started to fall asleep laying on Moxxie's lap. He smiled warmly petting her back.
There's nothing that will come between us two
Shy little freaks
Moxxie kissed her forehead and he settled on the couch. Millie lay with him, and the trio of imps fell asleep.
I don't know what went on at that facility, but I do know this. As long as I have my friends and family, I'll never be alone.
