After a while of snuggling in the back of the van, the imp couple got out and went into the nightclub as a fun little date.
They held hands as they walked in. And Stolas felt such relief that not every being in hell was staring his way. He could just enjoy his time with his boyfriend in pure bliss.
The pair got on the dance floor and danced the night away while getting a tad bit drunk.
Stolas never had so much fun out and about in all his life. He'd never been able to be so carefree before in a public setting, surrounded by other beings.
After a couple hours or so, they both felt it was time to head back. As they walked out, Stolas held onto Blitz's arm affectionately. And a few imps stared Blitz's way with an odd glare.
Stolas quickly noticed as he sternly spoke, "Do we have a problem?" with an intimidating look.
The staring imps quickly looked away as the prince startled them a bit.
Once they finally made it outside, the two of them both busted out laughing from the encounter.
"They were absolutely terrified of you, hahaha!!" Blitz cackled.
Stolas laughed right along with him, "I didn't mean to come off THAT sternly, hehe!"
Blitz then affectionately nuzzled Stolas's forehead, "I love you, birdy."
"I love you too, Blitzy.~" the prince replied sweetly.
They then got in the van and headed back to the palace.
When they walked in, they ran into the young owlet, "WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU!?!?" she squawked at the sight of Blitz holding hands with a strange imp.
"Via, darling. It's me, Stolas." the royal imp spoke.
Octavia was in complete and utter shock as her jaw dropped, "DAD????? HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU AN IMP!?!?!?"
Blitz spoke up, "Phht! The spell book. How else?"
The princess glared towards the shorter imp, "Alright, WHY exactly are you an imp, dad?"
"I don't wish to be a royal anymore. . . I never have. I want to become just an ordinary imp." Stolas expressed.
Octavia's eyes widened, "S-So. . .you're leaving me then. . ."
"N-No, Starfire! It's not like that! I could NEVER leave you, darling." the prince tried to reassure as he stepped forward.
"And what about your duties?" Via asked.
"Well, you are my heir, dear. So they would be passed on to you." Stolas answered.
Octavia began to fume by the second, "SO YOU CAN GO FUCK YOUR LITTLE PLAY THING?! THAT'S WHAT YOU'RE ABANDONING YOUR ENRIRE LIFE FOR!?"
Stolas was taken aback by his daughter's rage, "V-Via, I have never wanted this life. I never wanted to BE a royal. The only good thing that came out of any of this was you, darling. I couldn't ever imagine a life without you in it. I never planned on leaving you. That thought never crossed my mind!"
The young owlet had years streaming down her cheeks, though at the same time, she appeared furious, "SO, YOU THOUGHT I'D JUST BE OKAY WITH ALL OF THIS!? DID YOU EVER ONCE THINK ABOUT MY FEELINGS!? ABOUT WHAT I WANT!?"
"What is it you exactly want, starfire?" Stolas asked calmly.
"I. . . I want you to go back to being my dad. Not this fucking imp I don't even know. . . You're an OWL, dad. And that's something that is not going to change, even by a mere spell. I need some time to myself. . . Goodnight." Octavia walked off as she cried.
Stolas's heart shattered as he slumped to his knees as tears trinkled down his own face.
Blitz knelt down by his side, "Stols, whatever you decide to do, I'll always be here, no matter what."
The prince smiled warmly as the pair shared a sweet nuzzle.
"I know what I must do. . ." the prince spoke as he stood up and headed straight to his studies.
After a short time, Stolas came back out and was back to his tall, slim, birdy floof self.
"There's my cottonball." Blitz said affectionately as he was slouched on the couch.
The prince warmly smiled as he snuggled up with his little imp, "I love you, Blitz."
"I love you too, birdy." Blitz replied as he placed a tender kiss his on the owl's head.
The next morning rolled around, and Stolas woke up to some thudding and an angsty imp cursing about.
"Blitzy? What ever are you doing, dear?" the prince asked as he watched his little imp hop and struggle about to quickly put his boots on.
"I-I'm running late! I should've left for work an hour ag- OH, SHIT!" he took a tumble before he could finish his sentence.
Stolas couldn't help but chuckle a bit as he stood up to help out his imp, "Darling, just take a breath before you hurt yourself again."
"Sorry, birdy. . . I just don't like being late!" Blitz replied as he put on his jacket.
"I know, dear. It's alright." the owl replied calmly before kissing the imp on the head, "Have a good day uhm, killing people, heh."
Blitz then quickly gave the prince a kiss to the cheek before rushing out the door, leaving the prince floofing about with happy little hoots.
The rest of the day, Stolas tended to his studies. He wanted to talk things over with Octavia, but he knew once she was ready, she would come to him. He didn't want to make matters worse and push her to talk.
Speaking of. The young owlet came and opened his door quietly, "Dad. . ."
"Yes, Starfire?" Stolas immediately stopped what he was doing and stood up.
Octavia sniffled a few times before speaking, "Y-You. . .- You promise you're n-not le-leaving me. . .?" her voice trembled to say.
Stolas's gaze softened as he rushed over to her side, "Via, darling. Look at me. . . I am never going to leave you. Not for anything in the world. You are what matters most to me, Starfire. And you always will."
Octavia then wrapped her arms around the tall owl, "I l-love you, dad. . ." she sobbed quietly.
"I love you too, Starfire." Stolas replied sweetly, "More than you know."
The rest of the day, Stolas finished his daily studies and tending to his plants. Then, he got a surprise call from Millie.
"Good afternoon, Millie, dear." Stolas said pleasantly as he answered.
"BLITZ WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT!" Millie cried out.
Stolas gasped a bit as his heart dropped, "I-Is he alright. . .?" he was almost afraid to ask.
Moxxie took over as the situation was too much for Millie to bear, "H-He's in one piece, your highness." Moxxie answered, "But he isn't in the best shape. He was unconscious when they found him and rushed him to the hospital. Millie, Loona, and I are on our way there now if you'd like to meet us there."
"Y-Yes. I'll be there as soon as I can." Stolas said before hanging up, "Via, darling! I-I'm going to step out for a little while." he hollered before stepping through a portal to the entrance of the hospital.
Stolas ran over to Moxxie, Millie, and Loona, who were in the waiting room, "PLEASE TELL ME HE'S ALRIGHT!" the owl cried.
Millie stood up, "He's alright, sweetie. Just a bit banged up. I'm sure he'd love to see you if he's awake now."
"Thank you, Millie, dear." Stolas sweetly smiled before heading to Blitz's room.
Once the prince reached the room, he took in a sharp breath before entering.
"Blitzy. . .? Are you awa-" the tall owl was immediately cut off by a shattering vase, nearly hitting him in the head.
"W-WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU!?!? GET OUTTA HERE, YA POMPOUS PIECE OF SHIT!! I CAN TELL BY YOUR CLOTHES YOU'RE SOME DAMN ROYAL FUCKER!!" Blitz snarled and shouted with a glare.
Stolas appeared deeply confused as he cautiously approached the raging imp, "B-Blitz, it's me, Stolas."
"I SAID GET OUT!!" Blitz shouted, "I don't even fucking know you!!"
Stolas then calmly sat by the imp's bedside as his eyes began to mist, "Blitz, please. . . I care very deeply for you. . ."
"Why the fuck would a royal pompous ass like you care 'bout an imp like me!?" Blitz spat as he looked away with a snarl.
"Blitz. . .I-" the owl was once again cut off.
"GET OOOOUT!!!!!" the imp shouted harshly.
He. . .- He truly doesn't remember me?
- End of part 19